The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1882-04-21
BUTTE AND VICINITY,
Correspondence Ne,o North West

| Correspondence Neao NORTH Vest.
There is slight falling off in the arrival of
pilgrims, and 1t would be well If the de-
crease were to continue for a month or two
The Butte labor market Is over stocked
first-class miners stand better show of
getting employment than any other class inst
at present, but 1t is not really advisable for
them TO come. Within the last two months
four mining Companies have reduced their
working force, the last one being the Bell.
1t is estimated that out of the number of
| newcomers ut least three-ffths are without
means, have ne trade, and as a consequence
not only have to depend upon their DAYS
labor for their maintenance, but are in need
| ofimmediate employment
L heard well informed ge ntleman MAX
the statement Friday night that there are
two thousand men at work in the timber cut-
ting weed for the use of the mining and
smelling companies and for domestic pur
poses for the trade in this district. Choir pers
get from s1.50 to s2,00 per cord, and find
ready purchasers for all the wood they can
pile up, An estimate was made Mt the COM
mencement OF the year in which 1t appears
that the average monthly consumption of
wood for all purposes was about six thousand
cords, but from the number of men empIovad
in the woods, teams employed in hauling and
other facts in connection with the full busi-
ness, ! think the estimate low one II IL
mere than twelve miles from Butte to the
point where the wood is obtained, and while
the distance will continue to increase, there
Il an abundance of timber to last for wears.
making due allowance for the increase Of
consumption over the already enormous
amount consumed daily. Wood for domestic
purposes readily sells for $40 per cord. The
mining companies either purchase teams
and employ choppers, or contract for their
full.suppiy at q less rate.
The criminal calendar for the next term of
the District Court win be lighter bv three
cases than 1T would have been had propsr
vigilance been exercised in the guarding of
prisoners In the county Jail the two horse
thieves, Earle and Tuckerman. traced tn
Missouia county, arrested and brought back.
and John Mahan, indicted for arson
having bid adieu to Summit Valleys
scenes and vicissitudes. Their man
ner OF escape was simple and has
been published. 1t may seem iucradihla
thae men ihcarcerated in prison for crimes
such as grand larceny and arson should be no
more closely guarded than these were. and
that they should simply bore their wav
TO freedom with an augur kindly furnished
Tor the express purpose A man who should
know, states that at the time of the delivery
the 1aiier was helplessly Intoxicated. Ii
seems the higher officials of the county have
been unfortunate in the employment Of no
hcemen, jailers and other helners
Al. Grove was murdered short time s;pca
In o cold-blooded and unprovoked manner
Lediigham, his assassin, was arrested a.
once ous ms captor for some unexplainabIe
reason permitted his escape No reward
was ever onered for his return 1t Ii within
the bounds OF belief that the 500 offered for
1he return OF the three who recently escaped
Wii not create much enthusiasm among men
who might otherwise attempt their capture.
The political pot Is simmering in a gentle
manner. Both parties have elected delegates
to the convention which meets n . "a Javs
after which work win beo;n IN aornns,
!. on = oaf'ls or William 0wsley will be-
'he democratic candidate for Mayor. The
: on the Republican side Ii in
uuuo'. Inc Democratic rule has not been
al ehae could be asked and Ii il believed the
voters are DESTROYS Of experimenting in the
way q change. You may publish this par
sgraph II It reaches you before the election
wnicn occurs next month. In writing TO
Deer Lodge my correspondence is marked
"ric ogden.D)
Inc approach of spring Is heraldsd by the
ADVENT o. the town-lot jumper. One gentle
man whose property has been seized In this
manner has notified the would. be owner with
proclivities that unless within
snort time the buildings he has caused to be-
srected are renewed, Hugh Kirkendalrs
4 outfit win be brought into requi-
l''on and ne win do the moving at his own
expense.
pu'se mas prospects Of a busy season and
lumber g important changes are announced
Y 1a.e Place, the result Of which you shall
y advised Of lafer. q nrprn
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