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The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1881-11-22
SARTOR

The MINER las not stood forth as the
champion of any man-whatever may De
said to the contrary by our evening conten-
porary but objects seriously to the perver-
sion or misstatement of facts which should be
familiar to a school boy. When an tempt
IS made to thrust from the drama Of life,
with an idle breath, a brilliant writer ana a
most happy feusletontst, The MINER will al
ways interpose a protest, on principle. The
writer in the Inter Mountain is unfortunately
too deficient in his literary and historical
knowledge to assume the tripod of hypercrlt-
icism. His article of last evening is ALI apol-
oey for itself, as well as for its predecessor.
Ii asserts nc fact, but rather covers vague as
%sertions with wagner explanations. We beg
leave to remind our esteemed contempory
that Appleton's Encyclopedia is not a COM
ple1e guide to the pleasant fields OF
contemporary French literature. If he
perssvere in his large drafts on
its contents he will continue TO find him
self-as he does now-in tue unfortunate
uredicament of the young man who had only
read as far as C in his encyclopedias, and was
constantly well posted on China, but utterly
ignorant of Japan. For all we know the beg
CARS of last century may be begging in Paris
to-day, and if they are they will surely find a
liberal patron in NJ. de Cassagnsc. There
are people who live to be a hundred years
old, and they are some who become fossilized
before attaining mans allotted period. But
let us answer our cotemporary's question. He
says, after speaking of the elder Cassagnac,
.'But what has his son Paul given the world
in the way of permanent literature that de-
serves such high flown encomium?' To
which we reply that we decline to hire out
as an encyclopedia, not even as a substitute
for appleton. De Cassagnac is we'll known
to the readers and admirers Of Gautier, De
Musset and Murser. He needs no introduc-
ton and no encolnium.
One word more. When writing English
we write Latin Quarter, and when writing
French we write Quarter Latin. n. B. This
can positively not be found in Appleton. We
have. however, a choice col ection of works of
the wicked cotemporary writer's of France, to
the perusal of which our neighbor is welcome.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1881-11-22
From the AIctic Ocean,

WASHINGTON. Nov. 19.-Lieut. Berry. of
the Arctic relief ship Rogers, in a letter 10 the
Secretary of the Navy, dated September u,
writes that he crossed and re-crossed the
l98th meridian in IS deg. north latitude, and
with the horizon and sky to the north clear
he did act sight land. 1t is reported by the
captain of a whaling bark as situated in ITS
degrees, west longitude, aud extending far
north Of 73 deg, north lati' ude, as the eye
could reach. The Lieutenant adds: 81
lave found The Northern ice of such
a nature that it would not be DOS
sible to pass its outer edge consisting in
places of heavy packs, and in other of unbro-
ke" fields, miles In extent. | purpose to pro-
coed tiom here to the coast of Siberia and
f'llow to The west looking then FOR tidincs of
the missing Jeanette and for a suitable hlr-
Dor to winter in and from which to send out
sledge parties and be in a pcsitson 10 succor
any one who may be able to reach that coast.
La the event of failing Ia find a suitable llar-
Dor will leave the party with dogs, sledges
and provisions for one year aud make a
search, Int will write the result in St. Law
renee Bay and send parties from there also
in the spring. l will proceed'to Plover Bay,
fill up with coal and continue the search.
Since Wrangle Land has proven to be an
island OF no small. extent with 10 other land
near it, l deem it useless to winter there as
recommended by the Jannette relief board
under false superstition that he landed far
to the northward. While exploring Wrangsl
Island he found a cairp formed b. Captain
Hooper of the U. 5. steamer Corwin.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1881-11-22
BETTER MAIL FACILITIES.

A late telegram states that . meeting was
held recently at Cheyenne to agitate the ques-
ton of increased mail facilities for the Pa
ciEc Coast, and that Governor Hoyt presented
resolutions reciting the fact that the Terri
tories of Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Utah
aud Washington, and the States of Oregon,
Nevada and California, containing over l.
5OO,O 900 people, have but one mail per day
east and west; that the States and Territories
named and tho public press thereof BE re-
Quested to take such interest in the further
ance or the design as to nduce Congress in
the premises as they may deem tit. The
meeting suggested that public meetings and
petitions to Congress backed by an earnest
effort of the press of the Pacific Coast would
probably be more desirable methods Of &C
cemplishing the end proposed; that the press
of the Coast be appealed to for its aid and en-
couragement in furtherance of the object. A
series Of meetings will be held on the Pacific
Coast. Two malls per day are wanted.
This is a move in the right direction. Th
Government mail service was never intended
to be self supporting. The inventors of the
postage stamp intended it simply as 4 certif-
cate, and not as a source of revenue. The
fact that any given mail route does not pay
its W expenses is by no means any argu,
ment in favor of disseminating service along
that route. The people Of Montana read
more, and take more interest in the current
events of the nations history than they get
credit for. The many intelligent persons
who reside between Butte and New Chicago
have a right to a daily mail, and are bitterly
opposed to the permanent change from daily
to trl-weekly mail service contemplated by
the recent order OF the Post Office Depart
tment. Let them come at once to the front
and demaud that their rights be respected. A
petition should DO Immediately addressed to
the Department OH this subject.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1881-11-22
SUNDAY READING

Justice is the bread of nations. Y
always furnishing for it.
1t is a barren kind of criticism WH'
You what a thing is moi.
The virtue of prosperity is temper
virtue of adversely is foititude.
To correct an evil which alrea"
is not so wise as to foresee and pTe'e
Clergymen consider this world on
diligence in which they eau lra''
other.
livery man must work at somethD
moment he stops working for hun'
devil employs him.
To indulge a CONSCIOUSNESS oil gov
the way to lose it.
Everything without tells the u
that he is nothing; everything '"
suades him that he is everything.
He who seeks popularity in art G
door on his own genius, as he mu
paint for other minds and not fer Oh
There is q great difference betwee
ality and race. Nationality is the !
political independence. Race is tie
Of physical analogy.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1881-11-22

The New York Tribune don't like Gotham.
In a recent issue it said: .We observe that
George G. Gorha M is . candidate for Assist
ant Secretary of the Treasury. We feel au-
therized to announce that he is also a candi-
date for anything he can GET" Mr.. Gorham
is the Republican caucus nominee for Secre-
taIy of the Senate, and something must be
lone with him. He can't be elected Secreta-
ry. hence he must be provide for elsewhere
and however distastetul he may be to Repub-
licans of the Tribune stripe the exigencies OF
the present situation demand that he shall
not be cast aside. 1t is bitter medicine, but
the half breed Tribune will be forced to swal-
low il.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1881-11-22
Street Distinctions,

The case of the city a gainst d. A. McMil-
Ian AMI John C!autoil for obstructing the
street around their Park street blacksmith
shop, was tried yesterday afternoon in the Po-
lice Court before Judge Wilcox and a Jury.
The case against Mcmillan was abandoned.
Mr.. Clanton was re resented by Mr..
w. o. Speer, and was triumphantly
acquitted. Without any a~llusion to this par
ticular case, there is no doubt that the nuni-
cipal ordinance against obstructing the
streets and sidewalk 8 should be enforced to
the letter. Every business man should con-
slider the comfort Of his neighbors, as well as
his own convenience, before encumbering t he
adjacent street and sidewalk with his goods.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1881-11-22

CHICAGO, Nov. 16.-The friends and rela-
tlVes OF Miss Ellen Kessener, whose dead body
was found near the railroad track at Ensle-
wood last night, scout the idea of foul play
and side with the police that it was either q
case OF death by accident or of suicide, CON
mltted by her while temporarily insane.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1881-11-22

Although the ~Repudiato rs with the aid of
their Republican allies and Northern msiey
secured a temporary victory in Virginia, the
coalition in Mississippi formed Of GreenbacE-
ers-Independents and Republicans met with
an overwhelming defeat at the hands Of the
Democrats in that State.
The weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1878-1881, 1881-11-22

Our condition never satisfies US: the pres
ent 10 always the worst. Though Jupiter
should grant his request TO each, we should
continue to im%portune him.
Morris tribune., 1881-11-17
School Matters.

The winter term of village school began
last Monday with a large attendance in all
classes, the roll showing over 90 scholars
present. The primary class is again un-
der the very efficient management eff Miss
Morris, who continues her successful tu-
telage much to the satisfaction of the par
ents and to the delight of her pupils. The
intermediate department will be con-
Quoted by Miss Spooner, of New York, a
sister Of Mr.. L. G. Spooncr, who comes
endorsed rs a most thorough aud compe-
tent instructor. For the present and un
til Miss Spooner's arrival, Miss Ida Steb-
bins, one of the more advanced high
school scholars, will be in charge of the
class. Prof. Randall is doing double duty
just now, having charge of the grammar
and high school classes, but as the state
high school board have granted the ap.
plication for aid, made under the act to
encourage higher education, it is probable
a fourth teacher will be necessary. The
law gives about 800 to each high school.
but requires II compliance with certain
regulations before the money Gun DO oh.
tanned. We see by the city dailies that
Morris is included IN the list of high
schools, to which certificates have been
granted, ard hence presume the necessary
changes will be madc. The object Of Tie
law Is in reality to aid scholars in the
high schoolsof this state to prepare foren
tering the universities and colleges. as i,
designates that certain branches shall be
taught. The studios extend over period
OF three years and q regular course is thus
! prescribed. Among the studies for the
Morris tribune., 1881-11-17
Heddina BELLY


On Thursday evening last the residence
Of Mr.. and Mrs L. w. R0hne was the
scene OF quiet but nevertheless impor.
tant event, the suspicious occasion being
the marriage Of their only son, Chas. w.
Rohne, one of our popular and enterpris-
ing young business men, and Miss Lizzie
E. Summers. one of Minneapolis most
charming and accomplished daughters.
The interesting ceremony was performed
in the presence of y few immediate rela-
tives and intimate friends, and was con-
Quoted by Rev. A. j. Brock, pastor of the
Methodist Episcopal church OF this place,
Mr.. and Mrs. Rohne will take up perma-
nent residence among US, and in wishing
them "health, peace and competence, we
take occasion to extend to the happy and
beautiful bride cordial welcome to her
new home In our midst.
On the afternoon of the same day. Mr..
c. w. Gaffney and Miss Celia Marion,
both young and well known residents Of
our village, were also united in the holy
bond of matrimony, the ceremony being
performed at the Church of the Assump-
ton, Rev. Father Watry officiating.
"Chris. is one of our most popular young
men and in joining in the universal con.
CALCULATIONS extended to him and his hap
py young bride, we do SO heartily and
trust that a long, pleasant and prosperous
life is before them
Morris tribune., 1881-11-17
Il Pleasant Erening

On Thursday evening last largo and
appreciatiYe audience assembled at Bris-
bine's hall, the occasion being the appear
ance of Miss Mary Calhoun Dixon, who
gave, for the second entertainment of the
series, dramatic recital OF the enter
tainment we may say it was delightful
treat, the entire programme as executed
and rendered by Miss Dixon giving I'M
bounded satisfaction While each of the
several selections were carefully and cred.
itably presented, yet, 'tThc new Church
Organ, "Old man in the Model Church"
and FLOW Ruby Played. were deserving
of special mention for the artistic correct
ness and truthfulness of rendition. The
last selection was the gem of the evening,
The piece of itself is rich in its rough sim
plicity Of wording and uncouth yet won.
derfully realistic descriptive powers, and
Miss Dixon's presentation of it gave full
evidence of her versatility as an artist, and
testified to natural powers of correct inter.
probation which bespeak true talent and
ability of a high order. 1t is the earnest
wish of many that this talented lady may
again visit our city, indeed, the generous
reception given was SO fully appreciated
by Miss Dixon that she will endeavor,
when again in Minnesota, to arrange for q
date in Morris, to whose citizens she pays
a high compliment by saying: ''thatitsrep.
Iutation among professional artists is that
of possessing most intelligent and Guilt
waited people, and yet she was even agree
ably disappointed in her audience. which
she declared was equal in all respects to
! those found in the more cultivated circles
! of city society only
Morris tribune., 1881-11-17
g 6 Canrn,,t;on

On saturday morning last number of
our leading workers in tie village Sabbath
Schools met together and perfected ar
engagements for holding district Sunday
School convention, at the Congregational
church, in Morris, on Wednesday and
Thursday, December 2e, and 20. 1881. The
meeting was called to order by Mr. Mason,
of Alexandria, prominent and Jealous
worker in that noble cause which wields
''the greatest of all good influences in the
destiny of mankind" and after few re-
marks concerning the purposes and aims
in view, On motion Rev A. J. Brock was
chosen chairman and A. E. Randall secre-
tary. The pastors Of the several churches
together with the Sunday School superin-
tendents were appointed as a committee
upon entertainment; Messrs. Hudson, Ma
son, Whitley and Randall, as commit
tee on programme, and Rev. J. L. Fonda
as corresponding secretary. Further par
ticulars concerning the proposed conven-
ton will be given as soon as all arrange.
nents are completed.
Morris tribune., 1881-11-17
IN FERMENTATION

The next entertainment, after Mr.. Nc
Ciary's lecture, will be on the dramatic or
der, and furnished by home talent. The
following pieces have been cast aud arc
now in active preparation, viz: "a pretty
piece of Business" and "Cut off with a
Shilling" They are both very amusing
farces and together will make pleasant
and enjoyable entertainment. Another
play Or two will be selected and parts as
signed very soon, so that ample time may
be given for preparation, it being the in.
tention to give two or three dramatic en-
tertainments during the series
Morris tribune., 1881-11-17
Minor M:sRuOS.

Albert Rrisbine had the misfortune to
fall down stairway the other day and in
SO doing wrenched the muscles and cords
of his arm quite severely, thus placing him
on the retired list for few days. 1t came
within an ace of being a serious disloca-
ton, as it is AL. will carry his arm in a
sling for some time to come.
Little Levi Torpey met with serious
and painful accident Tuesday by being
thrown from sleigh box. In falling his
leg caught between the bolster stake and
the box, wrenching and bruising the knee
quite badly and rendering him senseless
for time. Luckily however ne perma-
nent injury was done and the little fellow
will be up and about in day or two.
Morris tribune., 1881-11-17
NOTlCE.

If you want to buy Guns Tbreech and
nluzzle loadingl and Muskets, Hardware,
Crockery, Glassware, Furniture of all
kinds, wool Mattresses, Spring Beds, Plat
form Spring wagons, Buggies, Bird Cages,
Pocket or Table Cutlery, and in fact, If
you want to buy any thing in these lines,
you want to go to Penrces, on west sideo
II. 4. track, as he will give yon the best
in town, without bantering. He
also keeps in stock, a full line Of Collins,
Shrouds and Coffin trimmings. 8
Morris tribune., 1881-11-17

Mr.. james Carr, of Minneapolis, has
opened custom tailoring establishment
in Morris and has found a location on Fifth
street in the building adjoining the photo
graph gallery. Mr.. Carr desires share
of the public patronage and is satisfied to
let his work speak for itself, feeling conf.
dent that he can give satisfaction.
On Friday evening right smart" snow
fall visited this section and for a few hours
it looked real business like and not wholly
unnatural. 1t didn't last long however as
the little warmth left in this region was
frightening in its effect, and it withered
and wasted away like unto stick of candy
in q youngsters mouth, and left about as
equally sticky surroundings.
We sat down yesterday to write about
the weather, but after examining our
stock of adjectives found that there were
none on hand that would do justice to the
subject. Why didn't We borrow? Well
proper adjectives that would fill the hill
haven't been manufactured yet, and wont
be until some one meaner than the mean
est man yet discovered takes the matter in
hand.
AS many of our citizens are anxious that
n competent teacher of instrumental music
should open class in this village, we
would say to all such, that if the names of
scholars are left at this Office, it is proba
BILE that the services of competent in
structoress can be procured The lady IL
question has signiied her willingness to
come here if class of ten or fifteen names
can be procured at the start.
A large amount of wheat was marketed
Tuesday and the streets presented an ap.
pearance of unusual activity. Business in
all its branches was quite brisk and our
merchants report very satisfactory trade.
Collection continue fair considering the
low prices of produce, and on inquiry we
learn that this important part of the bust.
ness transactions Of the village are much
more satisfactory than for many years
past.
Some.of the boys are sore from laughing
and others are sore for having innocentiy
been the cause Of all the sport. The cause
of so much boisterous merriment during
the first of the week was all on account of
a lot of FREELY" cigars which got into
circulation. They We're as innocent and
guileess specimens of the weed as one
would want to see, and yet they proved
genuine heather chinee to the unsuspect
ing mortals who pulled away at them. A
little powder chamber in the centre of the
cigar becoming ignited by the time it was
partly smoked away, made the fire fly in
earnest, and more than one victim was
badly sold by having been treated to one
of these frauds by some wag of a friend.
| Union Services.
There will be union thanksgiving ser
vice On Thursday, November "a, at the
NJ E. Church, al 1890 o'clock A.. NJ, and
in the evening praise and thanksgiving
service at the Congregational church at 7
o'clock. All invited.
Morris tribune., 1881-11-17
Pel,StO1at.

Col. G. w. Cunningham, pension and
bounty claim agent of long practical ex-
perience, has located in Morris, where he
proposes to remain for sometime to come,
and will make speciality of collecting all
claims of ex.soldiers or sailors against
the government. Those who have served
in the army and navy and who are en-
titled to pensions, arrears OF increase. or
who have any other claim, will find it to
their advantage to consult with the
Colonel, who may be found at his office
two doors north of the bank.
Morris tribune., 1881-11-17
Btesi,sess for Morris.


Experienced masons assert that the last
kiln of brick manufactured here is not
only first class article, but cit can't be
beat" The perseverance and commcnda
BILE grit of the proprietors cannot be too
highly praised. They pushed on in the
face Of repeated and expensive failures
Kept ahead despite the discouraging re-
marks that success was practically impos-
sible and failure inevitable. The expert.
menting was attended with great expense,
but the final result opens up al opportuni,
ty for rapidly repaying any outlay, as there
ID vast territory to be supplied, indeed a
yard of ten times the capacity could find
all and more than it could do. AS an in.
stance of the demand for brick one ST.
Paul firm has offered to contract for u
million, another for five hundred thousand.
To Messrs. Kenner s. Moore, and especial
ly to Mr.. r.. G. Moore, the citizens of Nor
ris are largely indebted for the now UNI
questioned success of an enterprise which
is of vast import to the solid and substan-
tial growth of the village. revolutionizing
us it will the entire character Of the BUSH
ness structures, and also contributing in
other.ways to the general advancement of
our business interests. That the manu-
facture of the brick will be pushed so as to
equal the full limits of the demand, is
fully guaranteed by the past enterprising
efforts of the managers.
Morris tribune., 1881-11-17
RGiirOnd Progress.

IeNdFOho Progress.
Mr. w. DcGraff furnishes tue Sank Cen
tire Herald with an account of the progress
of construction and othor work along the
line Of the Little Falls & Dakota railroad.
We condensc the following:
The grade from Sank Centre to Glen
wood is completed with the exception of
about two miles and quarter. There is
little more than a mile of easy work al
lake Amelia which is to be deferred until
spring, and about the same distance be-
tween lake Amelia and Glenwood of COM
parativcly heavy work which is being
pushed, and with favorable weather will
be completed this month. All the line
west of Glenwood, with the exception of
about nine miles, is under contract, and a
large share of the work thereon finished.
The surveyors are in the woods east of
this village, near Little Falls. They have
completed the preliminary survey to Little
Falls, and on Monday started back over
the line to make the final location, and in,
side of two weeks the road will be full of
men, and unless the winter proves unusu
ally severe the entire work to Little Falls
will be finished before spring. The iron
bridge at Little Falls will be completed
this winter. The contractors are at work
Oh it, and it will be ready to lay the track
over early in the spring. The iron has
been purchased and as soon as the weather
will permit next season the track layers
will commence. and the iron will go down
without any delay. The ties will all be
gotten out this winter, and before the first
of July Little Falls & Dakota trains will be
running to this point and beyond.
Since our last issue the construction
crews on both lines have, owing to winter
closing in, abandoned the work until
spring, and so matters will rest on this end
of the line until Jack Frost loosens his
grip. East of US the work will progress in
the timber, and by May it is expected to
have the tracklayers commence their work
which will be pushed forward with all
possible despatch
Morris tribune., 1881-11-17
FARM FOR SALE.

100 acres of splendid hind. miles fros
Morris, house and other improvements, the
upland and meadow is in such proportion
as to make it very desirable farm, and
is pleasant location. $500 cash, balanc
on time. A good bargain.
w. w Griswold,
Raal Esfnfa rant
Morris tribune., 1881-11-17
For Sale.

On reasonable terms. 800 acres of land
in town of Morris 200 acres under cult.
walton, with good house and good well
of water. Call on WATSON & LEONARD.
Morris tribune., 1881-11-17

Lots IL and 10, in block A, or bank block.
Two of the best vacant business lots in
Morris. Enquire of S. SELLECK,
o. Saltwater Mimi