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The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-08-29
How "Spoopendyke" Reported an
Agricultural Meeting.

It is an old story but good enough
to bear repeating:
About the first newspaper work
Stanly Huntley, the "Spoopendvke'
of the Brooklyn Eagle, did, was on
the New York Tribune, when Greedy
was its editor. His maiden assign
ment was to report 4 convention of
eminent agriculturists. 1t struck the
newly fedged reporter that the dele
gates did not know what they were
talking about, and, he alluded to
them frequently in the course of his
report as a parcel Of old women and
idiots, who hadn't the remotest idea
Of practical agriculture. AS he sat
at his desk rounding out his report
and finging in a few adjectives indi-
catiye of his disappreval OF the pro-
ceedings Ofthe day and the men who
participated, ne noticed a mar at the
other end ofthe Don shooting copy
through a tube into the composing
DOM. WheE he was done. the man
who was feeding the tune was out of
his seat. and the innocent Huntley
fired his own matter to the foreman
without submitting it to the man at
the tube, who, IS he af,erward learn
ed, was the city editor. The next
day he was summoned before Horace
Greeley, VINO opened out on him
with a stream OF profanity that made
Huntley's hair stand Oh end. 1t was
evident that the great editor was not
pleased with the new mans effort,
and the lackless author got A dress
ing down he eve furgot. Al the
first break in the torrent of invec-
tives that flowed from the good mans
lips, Huntley ventured to ask if his
report was not correct. and if the first
duty of a reporter was not to state
facts.
Eyes, of course, hut you could have
stated the facts without calling it q
"convention Of old idiots,' and then
followed more language in italic.
bat were they not a set of BANKED
old idiots?" timidly Inquired the
of the great EDITORS wrath.
Eyes, I suppose they were," he
despairingly exclaimed, thoroughly
exhausted, and realizing the poverty
of language in dealing with such a |
subject; "but blankety, blank, blank
your fool soul, I was one of 'em my
self. I was president of the meet
Washington Republican.
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A patent has been applied for on
the process of treating new whisky
with electricity and converting it
into 20-year-old bourbon. We've
had some of the whisky in Butte and
it knocks a nan cold; we call it
chain lightning.
T. Edwards, who was injured last
week by falling off the north bound
U. & N. train in Cache valley, was
hurt worse than at first supposed.
At the hospital it was found that be-
side the bruises on his head, two ribs
were broken neal the junction with
the spinal column.
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THE PRIZE FIGHT.
A Hard-Fou9ht Battle Results
In q Victory for Waite.

Earlysyesterday afternoon it be-
came noised about the streets that the
prize fight between Jack Waite and
Billy Lynn for 500 a side was about
to come off in the vicinity of Wood
vile, Jefferson county, which had
been selected as the spot through fear
of interference by the officials of Sill
yer Bow county. By three o'clock
the Park road was lined with every
description of vehicle, and at four
o'clock, Wien the principals in the
encounter had selected a retired spot
about two miles beyond Woodville,
before they had completed the work
of stretching q rope around the "a
foot ring, they found themselves sur
rounded by a large delegation from
Butte, which was largely augmented
by a crowd of woodchoppers from
Woodville and the Park. At Ais p.
N. Lynn SHE'D his castor into the
ring, which was Immediately fol-
lowed by Waite's. Both men stepped
into the ring, and at Alt p. m. they
advanced to the center and shook
hands. Neither of the men
had trained tor the en-
counter, and neither were
in good condition, but both were
known to be game men and evident
ly both were determined to win the
battle. There was but little differ
ence in weight and although Lynn
appeared the lighter of the two he
found many hackers at the start.
The first round was devoted princi-
pally to sparring and was a long one,
lasting n hour and fifteen minutes,
and terminating in the first knock
down and first blood in favor of
Waite. Fourteen rounds were
fought with but ten seconds between
the rounds. Nest of the time
was occupied in sparring, but
at times the fighting was
spirited particularly after
the sixth.reund, when Waite seemed
inclined to force the fighting, and re-
peatedly fought Lynn to his corner,
where the Colorado boy would end
the round by going through the ropes
under one of Waite's powerful blows.
In the l4th round Lynn laid down
without a blow, upon which a foul
was claimed in Jacks favor. which
was allowed, and Waite was declared
winner of the fight and money. The
light lasted two hours and thirty
eight minutes, and although neither
the men were severely punished,
t was considered a fine exhibition
If scientific skill and a closely con-
ested battle. Lynn was game to the
asst, but was evidently overmatched,
md saved himself from punishment
" his peculiar tactics Of going down
,efOre he was hnrt.
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SheriH'S sale.

Alexander J. Leggat, plaintiff, against Jere-
miah Roach, Alice Roach. Lee W. Foster, Al
bert Kleiuschmi.t and Inter Mountain Pub. Co.,
defendants.
To be sold at Sheriffs Sale, on the 18th day of
Sept, A. D. 1889, at , o'clock p. H., at the front
door of the Court House, in the City of Butte,
the following described real property situate
in Silver Bow county, Montana Territory, to-wit:
All the right, title, and interest of de eudants,
jeremiah and Alice Roach. in and to lots mum
Der ten and eleven in block number twenty-six
in Butte City, according to the official plat and
survey thereof, together with all Buildings and
improvements thereon, and the undivided one
half I2) interest Of and to the "W Id Bill quartz
lode mining claim, said claim being d scribed
by the official survey the' eof for pateut from the
United States as lot No. IS in T.. ), ". K. s, W. of
the principal meridian, the same being situate
in Sunni Valley Mining District, County and
| erritory aforesaid, and containing an area of
II. 70,l0OacreS.
Dated this 2lst day of August, A.. D.. 1897.
GEORGE W. IRWIN. H.,
Sheriff of Silver Bow County, NJ. T.
By H.. {. BoDLEY, Under sheriff.
KNOWLES & FoHBIs, Plaintiffs Attorneys.
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Pearson, the escaped murderer OF
HALEY, is believed to have taken his
route along the foothills for Montana
and three Idaho officers, well armed
and mounted, are on his trail.
At last the monument to mark the
Big Hole battle ground is on its way
to its destination. It was loaded On
three stout wagons last week and
started from Dillon for Gibbons bat
tie field. The hauling costs $500.
Commissioner Zeehandelaar, at
Amsterdam, Holland, is doing a good
work for the mining interests of
Montana, Idaho and Utah. He had
in a recent number of the London
Money Market six wide columns de-
voted to Montana and her mineral
resources, which is to be translated
into Dutch, French and German.
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CONDITIONS.

IN all races three horses are to enter and
three to go, unless otherwise specified, and no
horses will be allowed to enter for any of the
follOWlng races that have not some merit or
reputation for speed.
All entries for running and trotting races
must be made with the Secretary in sealed en-
VeiopeS enclosing an entrance fee of ten per
cent. of the total amount of the purse before 5
O'Clock p. II. of Sept. the 18th,
In all OF the following races the first horse
that passes TIE WINNING post shall receive sew
enty per cent, the second horse 70 per cent. and
the third horse 10 per cent. OF the stake or purse
for which he is running or trotting.
All running horses are required to carry the
following weights: In class stake and purses
two year oids, los pounds: three year olds, 10
pounds. In all-aged stakes and purses-two
year olds-s5 pounds: theee year olds, 107
pounds: four year Odds Ill pounds: five year
olds, III pounds. Three pounds allowed mares
and geldIngs.
The Association reserves the right to alter
amend or postpone any or all of these races
should they tor cau>e deem it expedient so to
Horsemen will be required to have their hor-
ses ready and be promptly on hand at the time
The Association have determined to insist up
on this point, and parties disregarding it will be
liable to fine or suspension.
PROGRAMME.
At p. M: Race l; trottlng purse $500; min
ute class; mile heats.
At 3 p: N: race 2; running. Mining Mems
Purse Of 500, Mile Heats Winner of mile heats
in Helena to carry 5 pounds extra.
At p. m, race 3; running; purse $3.50, with
SlOO added by the Daily inter Mountain. For 3
year ODDS: l mile dash winner of the Derby in
Helena to carry ! pounds extra. At least four
entries will be required in this race.
SECOND DAY.
Al p. m. Race 4 running purse 5000; for ?
year Olds "a mile dash; winner of Pioneer at
Helena to carry I pounds extra.
At p. III. Races. Grand Free for All TrOt.
Citizens Purse $500. Mile heats; 8 in 5.
At4p P. m. Race 6; running; purse $500. "a;
nile dash,
THIRD DAY.
At 2 p. m. Race Z; trotting; purse $3.50; $50
class mile heats s in 5.
At 3 p. m. Race 8; running. Saloon and Ho-
eel Purse 500. Dash of 2 miles. Winner of 2
nile dash at Helena to carry 5 pounds extra.
At4p m. Race 9, running; purse 500; "a
nile heats.
Ladies admitted to grounds free. Band of |
Iusic in attendance.
Parties desiring stable room will do well to |
communicate with the Secretary at once. Ad- |
LEE MANTLE. Sec'y.
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Notice to CO-Owner.

To Walter Jones: You are hereby notified
that the undersigned has in accordance with
the provisions of section 2,324, revised statutes
OF the United States, performed the labor and
made the necessary Improvements of the value
Of 500 in representing for the year 1882 the
Burner quartz lode mining claim, situated in
Summit Valley Mining District, Silver Bow
county, Mo tana.
A. d you are hereby notified that unless you
contribute or cause to be contributed your por-
ton amounting to ,25, together with interest
and costs within 90 days from date hereof,
all your right, title, interests and claim, to the
above mentioned quartz lode claim will become
the property of the undersigned co-owner, who
has made the required e%xpenditurs S.
S. H. CARMAN.
Butte, NJ. T., August 14th, 1888.
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Order to CNuSe

In tho Probate Court in and for Silver Bow
County. Montana Territory. In the matter of
the estate of Atwell Mowry. Thomas c.. Porle;
the administrator of the estate of Atwell Mowry,
deceased, having filed his petition herein play
ing for an order of sale of the real estate Of said
decedent for the purposes therein set forth. 1t
is thel efore ordered by the judge of said court,
int dhaatsaaaidP persons o. interested hafc:a a. IN NJ, the estate OF said
OH Saturday, the Sth day of September, 1883, at
10 o'clock in the forenoon Of said day, at the
court room of said probate court, at the City of
cause why an order should not be granted to the
said administrator to sell so much Of the real
estate of the said deceased as shall be necessary.
Dated this 9th day Of August, A. D. 1888.
811s-w9t X. C. KNOX. Probate Judge
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Notice to Creditors.

Estate of John J. Hammer, deceased. Notice
istrator Of the estate of John J. Hammer. de-
ceased, to The creditors of and all persons hay
ing claims against the said deceased, to exhibit
them with the necessary vouchers. within four
months after the first publication OF this notice,
to the said administrator at Pierse's Station, in
the county of Silver Bow.
Dated this 6tn day of August. 1888.
ALLEN PIERSE,
Administrator of the estate of John J. Ham,
deceased, S-S,s-w9t
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Order to SHOW Cause.

In the Probate Court, in and for Silver Bow
County, Montana Territory. In the matter ofthe
estate of James Haslam. ThomasC C. Porter, the
administrator of the estate of James Haslam,
deceased, having filed his petition herein pray,
said decedent for the purposes therein set forth,
it is therefore ordered by the Judge Of said
court, that all persons interested in the estate
of said deceased appear before the said probate
court on Saturday, the Sth day of September,
1883, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day, at
the court room of said probate court, at the City
of Butte, in the county of Silver Bow, to show
cause why an order should not be granted to the
said administrator to sell so much of the real
estate of the said deceased as shall be necessary.
Dated this 9th day of August, \. D., 1883.
S-11-s-W9t K {. KNOX, Probate Judge.
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O2..!e,. tn !Shou Cnuse.

In the probate court, in and for Silver Bow
County, Montana Territory. In the matter of
as c. Porter, the administrator of the estate
Of John c. Streicher, deceased, nav.
ing filed his petition herein PRAYING for an or
der of sale OF the real estate of said decedent
for the purposes therein set forth. 1t is there
fore ordered by the Judge of said court, that all
persons interested in the estate of said deceased
appear before the said probate court o n Satur-
day, the Sth day of September, 1883, at 10 o'clock
said probate Court, at the city of Butte, in the
county of Silver Bow, to show cause why an or
der should not be granted to the said admins
traitor to sell SO much of the real es ate of said
deceased as shall be Necessary.
Dated this 9th day of August. A. D. 1883.
S-11-S-w-9t K. c: KNOX, Probate Judge.
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$1,000 Reward.

strayed or stolen, from the undersigned. on
July 9th one bald-face chestnut sorrel horse,
branded D on the left shoulder. Is a PAGER,
had a rope on neck when he left. The above
reward will be given for his delivery at the
town Of Anaconda, or s. for information that
will lead to his recovery. FRANK AUSTIN.
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St3uyed or Stolen.

From the undersigned on or about tx mi Idle
of June, 1855; one bay mare, bridle braid on left
thigh, white feet and star in forehead. A re-
ward of 10 will be paid for the delivery Of the
ANIMAL to William Thou pson. of this lily, or s.
for information that will lead to her recovery.
BUTTE, Aug. 4, 1888. JOHN c. ORRIES.
S-4-s-W-tf
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ArHoUsEs For RENT AND MILK FOR SALE
Mrs Mary Anna Hanson's opposite Joel A. Ma
se's, East Park street 14apswa
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90 A week made at HON by the indus
VIZ trious. Best business now before
the public. Capital not needed. We will
start you. Men, women, bows and girls
wanted everywhere to work for US. Now is
the time. You can work in spare time or
give you whole time to the business. No
other business will pay you nearly as well.
No one a fail to make enormous pay by
engaging at once. Costly outfit and terms
tree. Money made fast, easily and honorably
Address True & Co., Augusta, Maine,
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- Our Spring and Summer
q s; 6 8; :; 8; :: ! ); :: :: ;: ~ !: !: q; q: J; 4
~ trations. Contains quota
lions, descriptions and illustrations of
nearly all articles in general use, from
Adam and Eve to Sitting Bull and Mrs.
Langtry. 1t costs us 25 cents fer every
copy we mail-nearly $780, 900 per annum
Itmakes our hair red to think of it. We
should have the cost of production. The
book is full of brains. Send for it, and
enclose 25 cents-anything or nothing
Let us hear from you. Respectfully,
WARD e CO..
022 & 2S9 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Ill.
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who do not improve their opportunities re-
main in poverty. We offer a great chance
to make money. We want many men.
women, boys and girls to work for us right
work for us properle from the first start,
The business will pay more thar ten t es
ordinary wages. Expensive outfit furnis d
free. No one who engages fails to make
time to the work., or only your spare mo.
ments. Full Information and all that is
needed sent free. address Stinson 4 Co..
Portland, Maine. 3-T7:sWIy.
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The Great English Rempdn

eyre si,,stto for S%srro 5asl m
Why E~xhausied
Weak tl,s, Seminal
,orraa cal .Los sP, yss.
HOOD, lrnpo,anncnn'
io T1h,asis' P;osts..
Self Sci se ihn effects Of
i n1'' f q ,11use, youth d.
ses loiiies and es.
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For Sale.

Ranch IN Divide Creek. Enquire on til
premises. H. FORNEA.
~ swift
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st. Mary's Academy.
Salt Lake City, Utah.
Conducted by the
Sisters Of the Holy Cross

The course OF study is thorough, embracing all
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The Musical and Art Departments, conducted
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non-catholic pupils.
Terms for board and tuition moderate,
ment.
Classes to be resumed Monday, September 3,
> For catalogues address as above. S-l-s.w-cm.
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"AP People are always on the
lookout for chances to in.
crease their earnings and in
- time become wealthy; hose
The Benton weekly record. [volume] (Benton, Mont.) 1880-1885, 1883-03-31
The Canadian Pacific Road.

The main line of the Canadian Pacific
railway will be 2,400 miles in length. The
British Government gave the company
$25, ,000, 900 in money, and %, ZOO, 900 acres
OF land, which is claimed to be worth an
average of IS an acre. It is said that this
grant of land will more than build and
equip the road, leaving the company their
entire capital stock and several million acres
of land as net profit before the first train
is run. The surplus will be used in build
ing branch lines and establishing steam
boat lines from Montreal to Europe on the
east, and from Port Moody to Australia
ana the Asatic parts on the west. The
companys property will be exempt from
taxation forever. The theory is advanced
that company acquiring its property so
cheaply will become regulator of the
other transcontinental railways, and force
them to treat the people fairly. The
builders of the road, however. may retire
and leave company Ito operate it, who
have been persuaded to pay for the prop
erty about all it is worth. Human sell
fishness does not seem to admit of a ia
vored company dividing up good thing
with the public
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Damala's Retirement.

M Damala, Sarah Bernhardt's husband
has written the following letter to the
Gaulois: ''My dear NJ. Meyer: Several
journals have circulated the rumor that |
and Nine. Damala are about to separate.
This is not true, and yet there is something
true which accounts for this false news.
The fact is, l am finally going to leave the
theatre to resume my old profession of a
soldier. France, which treats my wife as
a spoiled child, will, hope, have room for
me under the shadow of her flag. Being
passionately fond Of the stage, | deceived
myself as to the possibility Of at once tax
ing place not too unworthy of that which
my wife occupies in the first rank. But
notWiths the indulgence with
which was received, / must be more Sc
we're towards myself than the press and the
public have been. Reason and honor call
upon me to take a manly resolution, and
therefore / renonunce my dream of being
an actor and resume the career of arms.
This very day enlist in the foreign legion
and solicit the favor ofletters of grand nat
uralization. | hope the motives for this
determinatioa will-be anderstood, and
shall be greatly obliged to you to make il
known to all whom it may interest. Ac-
cept, Joseph Damala. 1t seems that N
Damala was once a sub-lieutenant in the
Greek army"
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The Remains of a Megatherium.

Surprises from Wyoming Territory are
not at an end. Not only is the country
prolific in mineral wealth, but fossil re-
mains are being discovered in abundance.
A mining expert who has been in the
Sweetwater country for three years has
lust arrived in Kansas City, bringing with
him portions of the skeleton of megath-
erium found in sand-bed in the valley of
that river. The portion brought with him
is one of the vertebrR, measuring twenty
two inches in diameter. The gentleman
himself is we'll known for credibility, and
reports the following facts in regard to the
find The discovery was made while the
party were prospecting for new road to
| the miens. 1t lay in sandy pocket of
what is known in that country as "bad
lands,'' volcanic formation. The posi-
ton of the skeleton indicated that It had
turned on its side to die, and when found
part Of the head7sand shoulder was above
ground. The whole framesw exhumed
and kept entire with the exception of the
vertebra, brought away for exhibition,
and measurements were made of the skel-
eton left Oh the ground. The leg meas
ured thirteen feet eight inches in length,
and twenty inches in diameter at the small
lest point. The jaw is eleven feet long.
The skeleton had never been disturbed in
any way, and its size indieatedIits weight
at about thirty tons. The exact location
of the sfnd'' has been kept a profound
secret. As it is the largest specimen YET
found of the extinct animal, the Smithso-
nian Institute has made an effort to Sc
cure it, but with correspondence with per-
sons in the East would lead to the belief
that the latter will get the prize. A short
distance from the same spot the same pros
pector found, after blasting in shale rock
specimens of SHARKS teeth, crayfish, bats
frogs, and vegetable fossil remains. The
4 gentlemen had these with them, as cor
roboration of his story of the richness Of
the SWeetWater country.