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The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1881-08-23
THE PRESID

The latest advices from Washington CON-
corning the Presidents condition are far
from inspiring a hope of his ultimate recov-
cry. On the contrary, they indicate the
presence of very grave danger. Viewing his
situation from the standpoint of a layman,
We would not be surprised to hear of his
death at any Moment. 1t is just forty-eight
DAYS ago since lie was shot, and ii we look
back over the reports which have COME from
the physicians since that occurrence. We
must see that their expressed views as to the
certa My of his recovery could not have pro-
ceeded from a true or just appreciation of the
gravity of his case. 1t is quite possible that
while they may have comprehended the full
measure of his danger, an amiable desire to
say pleasant and encouraging thirgs touching
the condition of their patient has prompted
them to drop many remarks that were calcu-
lated to mislead the public as to his actual
situation. The public have been informed
that he was getting along splendidly; that
his appetite was good; that he was daily
gaining strength; that he could sign his name
in a clear, bold hand, and that in a short
time he would be removed to another and
a healthier locality. The hopes of the nation
have been fed upon these llattering reports.
They have been accepted as certain indica-
tons of his speedy recovery, and for this rea-
son the latest news from the Executive Man
sion causes a feeling of diStrlst of the Presi-
dents physicians to take possession OF the
public mind, and a demald, here and there,
is being made that a change of, OF at least an
addition to his medical advisers be made.
The public may be wrong, but in view Of the
present condition of the President, it shoaid
be parioned for mlnifestng u:h a desire.
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AN UNINv1TING PROSPECT.

The news which appears elsewhere in this
issue of the MINER in regard to the with
drawal of the force of graders OH the surveyed
line of the U. & N. railway between Butte
and Silver Bow is not as cheerful reading as
we would like to present to our readers. 1t
must be conceded that the action ofthe com.
pany in Withdrawing its graders is based up
on sound business principles. 1t had, through
its attorney, made a proposition to The claim
ants of the mining ground over which the
line was surveyed, to submit the question OK
damages to arbilrament. This proposition
was refused we understand, by every claim
ant except one. This refusal forced the COM
pany either to pay such exorbitant prices for
the land as The claimants saw fit to ask or to
abandon the line to Butte altogether.
1t chose the latter alternative. 1t
cared not to experiment nv fore
ing its right Of way over mineral
grounds. Rather than encroach upon such
lands bearing only a speculative value, with
out first ascertaining that value through The
agreement of the parties Interested, the COM
pauy has adopted what it considers the wiser
plan and abandoned work upon the line. 1t
may be that our citizens can be accommodated
with a station at Silver Bow quite as we'll as
they can by the road running to the city. But
we think not. The same reasons that could
be given why the road should stop at Silver
Bow is a valid one why the terminus should
remain at Melrose or Dillon. II, as some
contend, it would be better for 3 lite if the
road approached nc nearer to it THAI
Silver Bow, would it not be much
better tor the city if the terminus
had remained at Dillon? We may be
better prepared to answer this question when
we have lost the road than we are now:f for lose
it We will if the parties who claim the ground
referred to maintain their present attitu de
towards tue railroad company. Somebody is
making a terrible mistake. Let it be rectiiied
before it be too late, or the prospect tor the
roai here will yet be still less uninViting.
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MORE GOLD

1t is stated that the United stat IS treasury
officials are SO confident that Il flow of Eu-
ropean gold will soon set in to the Unitel
States that they have heguuto make room fol
It's reception. This is being done by clearing
out the vaults of the New York assay offices
of bullion Or&and and sending it to the mint
at Philadelphia. A correspondent Of the
Chicago Inter Ocean thus states the prepara-
tons being made and the grounds upon which
the influx OF gold is based. Over $1,000, 200
ofhullion have been ordered taken from the
vaults of the assay offices in New York to the
mint at Philadelphia. This bullion consists
chiefly of foreign coin that was assayeu and
melted up into bars, and there is still some
$40. 900 600 Of it at the assay office and about
the same quantity at The mint, 50 that it was
needed for the purposes Of COMA re. The
chief reason for its removal was to give room
for the next Influx from Great Britain, which
must soon begin. Foreign exchange is now
quoted at 81 So, aud when it goes a half low
er the gold will come, according to the opin-
ion Of he treasury people, who lOoK upon
this as a certain indication.
The coinage of gold, which was suspended
during July at Philadelphia, will be resumed
again this month, and about thee millions
of eagles and half-eagles will be struck of.
The reason that no gold was coined in July
was that owing to the delay in the annual
settling up that work did not begin in time to
accomplish more than the issue of the silver
dollar prescribed by law
Treasury officials say that the shortage in
the wheat crop will make no difference in the
balance of trade, which is fixed in ouI favor
for the present so firmly as to be independent
OF any single cause. The exports of pork,
provisions, cheese, live stock, petroleum and
cotton will overbalance the loss in wheat. 1t
is not believed that the net loss on wheat will
be anything, because, owing to the condition
of the European crops, if the United States
! produced as much this year as last, the price
must be lower. The last reports received in
dictate that the yield in Russia will be very
large, in England fair, and short in France.
! Gold is, therefore, expected in a few weeks.
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LATE DISPATCHES.
The President.

Executive MANSION, Aug. 20, 1l:05 p. m.
The President has taken nourishment
through the mouth several times to-day and
swallowed ten ounces OF kouMiss and four
ounces Of milk cruel without indications of
gastric disturbances. 1t has not been thought
prudent up to tAe present time to give him
any other Kind Of liquid, food but juice of
beetstrak is being prepared and will be tried
soon, and if it be retained aud assimulated
beef juice will heuceforth he given every day.
An enemata vas administered to the patient
this morning consisting Of three and onr-baIt
ounces Of beef extract with the yolk of ali
egg,
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A REIGN OF TERM
The Alarming Increase Of
Disease and the Sympta
Which Precede it.
Leading to Scientific Investigates
Attempt to Check its Increal
The Wonderful Properties Of
ine-de-India," and How
Properly Use it.
Facts Of Importance for All, Ri
New DiscOV cry.

The mortality statistics of this c0u1
that a great proportion of deaths q
Heart Disease. But aside from Tie
which attends it, the inconvenienHI
fering, which even the first stages b1
it necessary to take prompt measu'
lief. Undoubtedly the creates.
of modern times for curing disea%
Heart is "Sedatine.de lndia,' VIII
CompliShing such wonderful resus
Ia ..nG 50 much attention. This!
el ssasses ingredients specially
tor all the numerous troubles OF
I re combination is the result OF
careful experiment, and it can be
serted that when taken in time it VI
every aSe Do you ever have N
oppressed feeling in side and breast
Action, Throbbing, Jumping, Flute
mnntary Stopping. Slow circulatN
Blood? These are al. symptoms
Disease. Those who are suffering
never tried it should do so at once;
have ever tried it do need to h
DO 50 again. If your Druggist has
send one dollar and fifty cents to Of
aud it will be mailed to you. So
LObdcll Chemical Co., st. LOUIS, y
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Protection Against Cow Boys.

CITY OF MENICo, Aug. l0.-The official
journal publishes a communication exchanged
between the governors OF Sonora and Arizona
relative to the trouble apprehended by the
invasion of COW boys in Sonora. The COM
munica' ion shows that grea harmony exists
on the subject between the two governors,
who, with the u. s. Marshal at Tucson, will
endeavor to prevent their invasion and pro-
tecL the lives and property of the inhabitants
of both countries.
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The President Better.

EXECUTIVE MANSION, Aug 20.-Just be-
fore the morning dressing occurred DR.. Bliss
came into Private Secretary Browns room.
He said in reply to inquiries concerning the
President thai he had passed a comfortable
n ieht. He slept from half all hour to an hour
at time, and for the last twelve hours had
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Everything Favorable.

WASHlNGToN, Aug. 20.-In response to an
inquiry DIR. Boynton said that al 11:15 a. IN.
the President continued to improve slowly
and everything is favorable. 1t is worthy of
notice that the condit ion OF the patient this
morning as shown by the $50 bulletin was
better so far as pulse, temperature and res
piratlon are concerned than they have been
for eleven days.
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The Bottom of the Wound Reached.

WASHINGTON, Aug 30, 1890 p. m.-Thc
President continues to do we'll. He is taking
liquid food by the mouth in increased guam
lily and with relish. His pulse is pow 1OI;
Temperature, 9S.4; respiration IS. At the
morning dressing the wound was dong we'll,
and the pus discharged was Of a healthy
CT aracler, After the operation OF August Sth
the flexible tube used to wash Out the wound
"a each dressing readily follows the track Of
the hall to a depth of 81 or tOur inches. At
the dressing, however. a small quantity Of
healthy puS, came, as was believed, from the
part OF the track beyond this point. either
spontaneously, Or after Il genie pressure over
The anterior surface OF the right lilac region,
but this deeper part OF the wound was not
reached by tie tube until yesterday morning,
when The separation of IA small slough per.
nttted it to pass unresi5ted d wnward and
forward for IA distance ofl2a inches from the
external surface OF the last incisiom. This
facilitated the drainage and cleaning Of the
deeper parts of the wound, but has not been
followed by any increased quantity Of pus
discharge.
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shown considerable improvement.
the awakening hour, about II O,
enemata was administered, and A
o'clock the patient took two ounces
cruel, after which he rested quietly
doctors arose. The feeling of reass
rapidly increasing.
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NERVOUS DEBILITY, Vita.
l'%r0stratiOn from OvcrwOrk or II
is radically and promptly cured by
Vitalic Pills" They renew the viz
and are ii positive cure for SpeF
Impotenc.y. Sexual Debility. etc.
dollar and fifty cents per box, Sc
by the sole agents, Lobdell Cheml
Louis, No. Jnly1-dS
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The Latest.

EXECUTIVE MANSION, August a
m.--Nothing has occurred in the P
chamber since last night to indicate
terial change in his condition. At
all is quiet and the President is res
and quietly.
(Slgned) BLISS,
BARNR,
WooDw
kEYBuI
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Blaine to Lowell,

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20, 2 p. m.
ports indicate the Presidents condl
the same az yesterday. CertainI,
and III very marked gain.
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The Legal tender mine, located at Clancy
IA miles south from Helena, is soon to be
worked again, this time with ample machin-
cry to keep the water out of the mine, and,
properly dress the ore product for reduc-
ton.
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List OF

Remaining in The Butte postofice
tised Aug. 10Th
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1881-11-19
HOW TO JUDGE A HORSE,

The weak points of horse can be better dis
covered while he is standing than while moving
If he is sound, he viii stand firmly and squarely
on his limbs, without moving any of them, the
feet planted fat upon the ground, with legs
plumb and naturally poised. If one foot is
thrown forward with the toe pointing to the
ground and the heel raised, or if the foot is lifted
from the ground and the weight taken from it,
disease may be suspected, OF at least tenderness
which is precursor Of disease. If the horse
stands with his feet spread apart, or straddles
with the hind legs there is weakness Of the loins
and the kidneys are disordered Heavy pulling
bends the knees Blush mlky-cast eyes in
horses, indicate moon blindness or something
else. had tempered horse keeps his ears
thrown back. 4 kicking horse is apt to have
SCARED legs stumbling horse has blemished
knees. When the skin is rough and harsh, and
does not move easily and smoothly to the touch,
the horse is heavy eater and his digestion is
bad. Never buy horse whose respiratory Or
gans are at all impaired. Place your ear at the
side of the heart, and if Wheeling sound is
heard, it is an indication of trouble-let him 90.
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CLEANING BRASS,

The Government recipe for cleaning brass used
in the Arsenals is said to be as follows: Make
mixture of one part common nitric acid and one
half part sulphuric acid in stone jar; then place
ready pail of fresh water and a box of saw-dust.
Dip the articles to be cleaned in the acid then
remove them into the water, after which rub them
with sawdust. This Immediately changes them
TO brilliant color If the brass is greasy it must
be first dipped in strong solution of potash and
soda in warm water; this cuts the grease so that
the acid has the power to act. The Manufacturer
says that rusted steel can be cleaned by washing
with a solution Of half an ounce of cyanide of po-
tassium in two ounces of water, and then brush
ing with paste composed of half an ounce of
cyanide of potassium, half an ounce of CASTLE
soap, an ounce of whiting and sufficient water to
make the paste
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THE CANINE CURSE,

Observing men are of the opinion that an or
binary dog-and he is always hungry-will eat
and destroy in twelve month, the equivalent of
that which, if given to a well-bred pig, would
make him weigh at the expiration of that time,
800 pounds, gross; $4,000 such pigs would ag-
gregate 95,s0O,00O pounds Of pork, now worth at
the home shipping station, more than So, 100000;
requiring to transport them, more than $50 cars,
carrying fifteen tons each, or train more than
sixteen miles long. This would represent nearly
81 900, more than the entire amount paid in
the State in 1880, for school, township, and State
taxes combined; it would build 9,400 school
houses and churches, worth $500 each, or would
pay the average wages of 1900 school teachers,
twice the number now employed. a condition
OF affairs, of which the above is but a poor out
line, is at the bottom of what is each year becom-
ing greater and more irrepressible conflict be-
tween the wool growers and the savage brutes
that keep in jeopardy, destroy the flocks that,
protected, would enlarge and increase to the
tent of producing the wool for which we now
send so many millions across the seas. If the
dogs are maintained as a luxury, they are lux
ury we cannot afford, and should give way to
something less expensive, and less productive of
loss and misery.
The rearing of better classes of sheep, always
indicates high state of civilization, where intel
ligence, comfort and competence abound, and no
more unfailing sign of ignorance, squalor, and
poverty, can be manifested than the presence of
varied and increasing assortment of flea bitten
ours, unclean, and of low degree. 1t should not
be difficult to choose between raising sheep and
growing dogs.-Hon. +. d. Coburn, in american
Agriculturist.
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THE FARMER
NY IT q FESsENDEN,

n L. IL
o was the pioneer agricultural editor as wen ae
reuost agricultural poet, Of New England. heiss
o ers. number of an agricultural puollcta'loh IN
,st 1922 AID he published this poem IN august
let moneyed blockheads roll III wealth.
Let proud fools strut in state,
NV hands, my homestead, and my health
place me above the great
Inever fawn nor fib nor felgn,
To please old Mammon's fry;
But independence still maintain
On all beneath the sky.
Thus CinCinnatus, at his plow,
With more true glory shone
Then Cesar, with his laurell'd brow,
His palace and his throne
Tumult, perplexity and care
Are bold ambitions lot;
But those intruders never dare
Disturb my peaceful cot.
Blest with bare competence, find
What monarchs never can,
Health and tranquility of mind,
Heavens choicest gifts to man.
The toll with which till the ground
For exercise is meet,
Is mere amusement which is crowned
With slumber sound and sweet.
But those who toll i'll pleasures rounds
Sweet slumber soon destroy
Soon find on dissipations grounds
grave for every joy.
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Rural Topics.
CONDUCTED BY WILLIAM SAUNDERS,
WASHINGTON, d. c.

TCorrespondence is solicited TO this column. Commu-
ncations addressed to the Rural Department of THE
NATIONAL TRIBUNE 6l5 Fifteenth street Washington,
ID. c., will be Appreciated
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THE WHEAT CROP OF BRITAIN.-An English
writer remarks, that according to the returns of
Registrar General the population of the United
Kingdom was litile below 35,0O0,000 June 80,
1881. Making due allowance for the natural in
crease, the mean population to be fed during the
year commencing September /, 1881, and ending
August 81, 1892, viii be 35 100000. Estimating
the consumption at 81 bushels of wheat per head,
the quantity required to feed the population will
be little under 25,G00,O00 quarters. The area
under wheat in the United Kingdom was, during
the past harvest year, slightly under 100000
acres. An average deduction will place the
wheat crop of the country at about 100000
quarters. and deducting from this the amount
required for seed, the quantity of home produced
wheat left available for consumption would be
only about 100000 quarters, and we should
thus have to depend upon foreign supplies for
nearly 100000 quarters
,ra .ga1-- ~ decreasing area under
Hueat aod e rag.a5E Esas4ag pgnulation it is
Fsoas.ie shaJ 9a- So year are past, the
-rIf pggs a1 8 go urnish more
Eaa.. -a-s5a..a ri the tots. .rnoa required.
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Property taken blythe afrnyin States
not in Instruction.
REFERENCES,
GEORGE E. LEMON.

As this may reach the hands of some persons unac
of the testimonials in possession copies Of let
tiers from several gentlemen of Political and Military
distinction, and widely known throughout the United
States:
BELvIDERE, Ill, October a. 1875
take great pleasure in recommending Captain GEORGE
E. LEMON, of Washington d. c., to all persons who
may have claims to settle other business to prosecute
before the Departments at Washington. know him to
be thoroughly qualified, well acquainted with the Jaws
and with Department rules in all matters growing out
termasters Offices have had occasion to employ him
for friends of mine also in the soliciting of Patents and
have found him very active, wenformed and success
full. As gallant officer during the war, and an hon
orabe and successful practitioner, recommend him
strongly to all who may need his services
Fourth Congressional District, Illinois
Late Major General, U. 8. Vola
CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK
WASHINGTON, D. c., January II, 1879.
Captain GEORGE E LEMON, attorney and agent for tbs
ourb able 81 AND % e,eeenp az man Of bu
ness of high character, and entirely responsible BE-
heve that the interests of all having claims requiring
adjustment cannot be conided to safer hands:
JNo. A. ]. CREsWELL
WE ROACH
Secretary.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
WASHINGTON, D. c., March 1875.
E, LEMON of this city cheerfully commend him as
gentleman of integrity and worth and well qualified Ia
against the Government His experience in that lins
give him superior a ID n sSs .cur Nc
Fifteenth DiStric! of Ohio
JAS. d. STRAWBRIDGE, NJ c.
Thirteenth District Of Pennsylvania.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATION
WASHINGTON, d. c., Aarch 1, 1878.
We, the undersigned having acquaintance with
Captain GEORGE Z. LEMON for the past few years. and
knowledge of the Systematic manner in which he
ducts his extensive business and of his reliability fair
and honorable dealings connected Herewith cheerfully
commend him to claimants generally
A. v. RICE, Chairman,
Committee on Inpalid Pensions, House Reps
+.
Second District of Ark
w. p. LYNDE, NJ. c.,
Fourth District of Wis
r. W. TOWNSHEND NJ. c.,
Nineteenth District of ~
90 ANY person desiring information as to my stand
ing and responsibility will request, be furnished with
satisfactory reference in his vicinity Congressiona
District
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BEER MAKING IN NEW YORK.

The Commissioner of internal Revenue has had
the question Of materials which enter into the
manufacture OF beer in New York examined by
some of his agents there The main point of in
quiry was directed toward ascertaining whether
the brewers were in the habit Of reporting ON the
regular forms the materials, other than the malt
and hops, which they used. The detailed report
of one agent shows that many brewers claimed
that they used nothing but malt and hops, but
still he ascertaned that some used sugar, some
corn-meal, and some rice in addition One brew
cry showed the nse in month Of II 1870 bushels
of matt, no hops, and 3046 bushels Of other ma
terials. On inquiry, it appeared that the latter
item was all corn-rneal. At one brewery. where
the returns TO the collector showed the use of
malt and hops only, investigation revealed the fact
that for every ninety-six bushels of malt there
were used 500 pounds Of coraline, although the
latter was not entered either on the returns of
material received material used Another
large brewery, which reported hops and malt as
used, really manufactured their beer in the fol-
lowing proportions Malt, 1880 bushels; corn,
26,300 pounds; glucose $500 pounds. Another
establishment n.ed malt, hops, c0rn-meal. and
rice, the proportion OF malt and meal being fifty
bushels OF corn meal to $50 bushels of malt The
last brewery examined haG Just abandoned the
use of glucose. The practice had been to use 900
pounds of glucose to every los bushels of malt
Have horse Of your own, and then you can
borrow one.
The lawyer and the money lender will cover
the poor fellow with their wings and then peck
at him with their bills till there's nothing left
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IF wounded injured, have contracted any disease
however slight the disability, apply at Thousands
entitled.
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PATEN rs,
GEORGE E. LEMON, Atty at Law,
. ~ IINONy HlL
WASHINGTON, D. C.

Send sketch or model for Preliminary Exarninasoc
and Opinion as to Paentability for which No Charge
i made II reported patentable charge for services
Uniess Successful Send for Pamphe, of Instrue&ons
ESTABLISHED ~ 1865
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Heirs.

Widows minor children dependent mothers, father
and minor brothers and sisters In the order named,
entitled.