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The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-12-22
THE HOLIDAY TRADE.
Some Out-of-the-way Places
Where Elegant Articles
tor Presents may
be Found.

Minglina with the thropg of happy
faced Christmas purchasers the
MINER reporter yesterday made an
other round among the emporiums of
trade, finding everywhere the
same crowd OF interested pur-
chasers and the same bevy
of busy clerks which were met
with on the day before. Leaving the
dry goods palaces. the fancy goods,
bazaars. the jewelry establishments
and clothing marts Of Upper Main
street, he wended his way to the
BUTTE HARDWARE COMPANY's
mammoth store. The association of
iron bars, grindstones, stoves and
tinware with Christmas and holiday
goods may be a little violent, but you
would be surprised to see the variety
of beautiful and serviceable articles ut
the Butte Hardware store, which are
suitable for Christmas presents, Ar
tistically decorated tea and dinner
china sets, shaving cases with fine
raz"rs, pocket knives, silver and
plated ware, butter knives, the best
steel and silver plated carvers and
forks, are some of the very appropri-
ate goods shown for the holiday
trade. Across the street to
W. PINKHAM's
another out of the way sort of q place
to purchase Christmas goods is found,
but Pinkham recently had q big art
and bric-a-brac sale, and although
the goods went off like hot cakes, he
still has on hand a multitude of ar
ticles suitable for presents. Among
them are handsome oil paintings,
chromos, and hobby horses, chill
drens' chairs, clocks, jewelry,
plated ware, parlor ornam nts and
ornamental lamps. We don't gen.
orally 60 to a grocery to buy holiday
good, but at
J. D.. THOMAS
West Park street grocery, in addition
to q fine stock of staple and fancy
groceries, embracing all the trim
mings you will want for your Christ
mas turkey dinner, you will find
the turkey itself, or if you prefer a
fine fat goose he has them also. In
the way of gift goods he has some
very pretty Japanese tea mats, pipes.
cigars, smokers materials, pocket
knives, candies and confectionery,
etc., etc.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-12-22
II BONANZA KINGS.
Reaching Out for New Fields to
Conquer, and Operating
on q Gigantic
Scale.

News: Within a few days the FL
mancial and Mining News has re-
corded the operations of Messrs.
Haggin & Tevis, the mine managers,
in the North lat Butte.-ED.]. where
they have acquired an immense
mine of copper and silver, on
which they are erecting probably the
largest reduction plant in the United
States. They are confident that they
possess a most valuable mining prop
erty, and are preparing to work it on
a scale commensurate with its value
and extent. Their reduction works
cost over 81, SOC, 900, and will be as
complete as science c~ansuggest. And
only on Saturday last we recorded
the purchase by Messrs. Food and
Mackay, two of the bonanza firm, of
a group of mines in southwestern
Arizona at a cost of $4,000 Singu-
larly enough these mines, like those
purchased by Haggin & Tevis, are
silver and copper bearing, though
over one thousand miles apart, and
as we are informed present the same
characteristics. This group of mines
was purchased after careful examina-
ton by experts, and reduction works
ample in power and capacity, will
forthwith be placed upon them.
This purchase is remarkable from the
fact that the bonanza people have
heretofore confined their operations
to the Comstock, while now they are
reaching out new fields to conquer.
Senator Fair does not seem to be a
perty to the purchase. It seems as if
he had cut loose from new business
connection with his former associates.
While Pacific Coast mine operators
are extending their operations over
the country. New York managers
have turned their attention, perhaps
attracted by the enchantment that
distance lends to the view, to the
South American gravel beds and
quartz lodes. These have been ex-
ported and examined by cold-ncsed
engineers and practica: miners, and
pronounced good. The result is that
hardly a steamer leaves New York
for the north South American ports
that does not carry machinery, pip
ing or supplies of some sort for the
new mining camps of Colombia.
Within q short time the American
system of hydraulic mining, with
monitors in full play, will be aston
ishing the sleepy inhabitants who
have been satisfied to make wages by
the antediluvian system of ''batteal-
ing" That system supplied all their
wants of life, so rich is the gravel
and placers. Unless the experts are
far out of their reckoning, and the
results of FIVE hundred or more sam
pies are deceitful the production OF
these gravel mines will be enormous,
and create a sensation in mining cir
cles unequalled since the discovery OF
gold IN California. What with the
new Haggin & Hearst mines, the
new Arizona purchase Of the Segre-
gated bonanza firm, and the assu-
RANGES of the Colombian gravel
mines, the year 1884 ought to be a re-
markable one in the history of our
mining industries.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-12-22

Owing to q blunder OF the press
man. yesterdays edition OF the
MINER was nearly one hundred
short which will account for a num-
her of subscribers whose names hap
ron tn be ut the bottom OF the ISL
missing their paper.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-12-22
The New York Copper Market

N. Y. Engineering and Mining
Journal, Dec. Is: Business is very
quiet, transactions being on a limited
scale, with Lake at 145@l5c., conf
mon outside brands, 14@l4fc., and
the best of this class 143@14fc. Con-
sumption appears to be fairly good
but we are approaching the end OF
the year, a time when manufacturers
do not care to increase their supply
of raw material. London is again
lower, Chill Bars being cabled e57 los,
and Best Selected G65. In suite OF
this decline, there are some inquiries
at hand from abroad.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-12-22
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The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-12-22

Novelties in piano and table covers
at r. L. Bonner Il COS
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-12-22
AN EASY

Is it an easy business??'
UEasy? 1t is about the hardest d
most ~precariOus work on earth. You
are liable to be discharged any Satur'
day night without a moments "a'n-
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-12-22

Treasurer.--Jos. A. Hyde.
Secretary.-Pat Talent.
The National tribune., 1883-09-13
How to Mend Broken Artificial Limbs.

To the Editor NATIONAL TRIBUNE:
i notice in a late number of your paper that
veteran now in Liege Belgium, asks for in
formation as to an elastic cement for broken
artificial limbs. The following, which is very
simple, may be useful TO him: Common glue,
mixed with Venice turpentine, is rendered
thereby very elastic, without losing any of its
cohesive qualities. If Venice turpentine can
not be obtained, use common turpentine,
mixed with good rosin by means of gentle
heat, taking care to avoid ignition.
w. B. B.,
PROVIDENCE, R. I. Co. G, LIST R l. D. NJ
The National tribune., 1883-09-13
Domestic Cookery.
A PEW sAYORY FRIES.

\ The art Of irving if wen understood, leads
|tc delightful table dishes. AS too often prac-
khced the results are a sOggy abOninatiOn that
pre- disgrace to any civilized table. The es-
sentias 70 a good fry are l. sweet, fresh pork;
! ~ olive eli; 81 good, firm butter. Americans
very generally use the former. although olive
il Is superior for oysters or outlets as il gives
beautiful light brown, without burning The
objection 20 butter is that il scorches quickly,
aud 50 Is not good unless il is to finish OF some
thing that has been first cooked. The perfec-
ton Of frying Is 70 use the dFippings Of fresh
pork, mixing It quite hot before the article TO
be cooked is dropped in. Keep steady fire, so
that your meat does not " draw water" and 50
get soft and iabbv. Observe these precautions
and the results viii be al your fancy dreams
Of
Tried Clicsc1--If very young fry raw; IF older
par boil ia small quantity cf water Have your
drlppinEs hot dip the chicken IN -four and Law in
your trying pan. Turn when Drowned crisp Take
your Chicken lrotn the pln and make gravy by
mixing some milk and flour smoothly in O cup
Acd lump u butter 20 the drippings stir in the
paste and turn on boiling wafer stirring slowly
nniti tlc night consistency. Cook long enough for
tho brown particles 10 color The gravy rich brown
y yor Ike tlegrayy poured over the ciiclzenand
u Is realty the better way--lay the brown pieces
back in the gravy and stew uHtl thoroughly soft
ened-
Fried Icat.-Veal Is excellent prepared as above
out should always be parboiled, as il viii other
IN egg halter and then IN bread crumbs ti,e
gravy served IN separate dish
Fried Oysters. S.-Nothing is more delicious If care
iuiy Tried ~ follows; Beat two three eggs in a
DOW, aud have ready dish OF rolled cracker
suited Wipe yo5r oysters thoroughly dry with a
cloth. Have plenty Of hot lard, or oil in a frying
pan never butter dip your oysters first into the
cracker crSlIlb then into the epg and then hack
agam INTO i!le cracker. Fry a light brown take
lroin ine Esn and lay on sheets OF paper or cloth
% absorb the grease. Serve hot without DELAY as
they grow soft Oyster are fine fried in a wire
basket dipped into hot lard Smells are delicious
fried ia the sais8e way.
Fired ttSa--tlail must be fried In plenty OF hot
lard or dTsppsngs 20 be tiRe and sweet Wash vour
fish hour before cooking, rub with salt dip ia
-four or coEnmeal and fry thoroughly. Fish need
longer cooking than oysters.
how TO COOK VEGETABLE
Cabbage and turnips are easy vegetables TO
serve, the latter always boiled and well salted
An excellent way 10 prepare nice dish Of cab
The National tribune., 1883-09-13
"a Dreu Of Jay in Every Words

Dr. R " PIERCE. Buffalo. N. Y: Three
months ago was broken out with large ulcers
and sores on my body, limbs and face. / pro-
cured your Golden Medical Discovery" and
"Purgative Pellets" and have taken SIX bot
ties, and to-day am in good health. all thoss
ugly ulcers having healed and left my skin in
a natural, healthy condition thought at ons
time that could not be eured- Although I
can but poorly express my gratitude to yous
yet there is drop of joy in every word writa
Yours, truly, JAMES 0. BELEIss
Pennington, N. u
discovery sold by druggists.
The National tribune., 1883-09-13
The Portals of the Head

the lips, allow the escape of foul breath when
the teeth are coated with Impurities or falling
into decay through neglect. If you would not
well nigh nauseate your friends and inspire
strangers with disgust, rid your mouth of such
Augean odors by purifying your teeth with
SoZoDoNT, which, if they are not past re-
demption, will revive their pristine whiteness,
and re-enforce the shakisr members of the
dental family.
The National tribune., 1883-09-13

Weak lungs splitting of blood, consumption,
and kindred affections, cured without physi-
clan. Address for treatise with two stamps,
WoRLD's DIsPENsARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION,
Buffalo, N. Y.
The National tribune., 1883-09-13
SOME SAD STORIES
Of Starvation and Death In Southern
Prison Pens.
To the Editor NATIoyAL, TR1BUyE:

AS / was an inmate Of both Florence and
Andersonville, as well as Milen and Savannah
prisons, permit me to say that in my opinion
Florence was really the worst place of the two.
COmrade r. P. Black talks of having fresh beef
at Florence. but | never saw any there myself.
My daily rations consisted simply of three
tablespoonfuls of corn or sorghum, and what
they said was cotton-seed meal,-what it really
was l do not know,-and half s=sweet potato
could not have stood it, had it not been that
while at Millen prison | traded of an old
pocket-bOok with a young rebel soldier for an
old AK, with which cut wood for the prisoners
at Florence, receiving for ration of wood a
teaspoonful of meal. But for this | should not
have lived to tell the story. The red-headed
lieutenant of Florence prison, whose cruelty
Comrade Black describes, was the most inhu-
man wretch ever saw / have seen him take
to the creek, in the month of January, prisoners
who were in dying condition and order them
washed, and / have seen him hang men up by
the thumbs, as Comrads Black states. Captain
Wirz was an angel by the side of him.
JUSTICE HALL,
Sergeant, Co. A, 5th Iowa Cav
f.
The National tribune., 1883-09-13
FLORENCE, KAN.
HELD as A HOSTAGE.

To the Editor NATIONAL TRIBUNE:
I was one of the thirteen who were bush
whacked by Captain McNeal, near Moorfeld,
w. Va. We were taken to HarriS0nburg. Va,
stripped stark naked, and every seam in our
clothing searched for money. We were then
removed TO StauntoD, where we were searched
again, and then TO Richmond, where we were
searched third time, while a dozen rebels
stood around and made fun of us. declaring
thai we were nothing but a lot of wild beasts.
We were driven into Libby prison like hogs,
and / was one of thirty-ive there who were
held as hostages for the safety of AIcNeafs,
wife, vino was then confined in Wheeling CIV.
Va jail on the charge of being spy. McNeal
himself used to visit us in the prison and de-
clare that he would hang every one of US; that
all put together were not worth as much as
his wife. We remained three months in Libby
as hostages. and were then sent to Belle Isle,
where we half froze TO death the first night
January, 1864. Some of your readers will re-
member that hight. The river frOze over, and
we got no ratious although that was little loss.
l remember once that we caught a dog and ate
him. Those were lucky who got a piece. /
remember on one occasion seeing poor fellow
trying to boil or cook stone. Said I George.
what are you doing2" II am making soup"
he replied. The poor fellow was crazy, Of
course, Yet, Senator Beck would brand US all
as frauds. S. ANK,
Co. G, 18th Pa Cav.
The National tribune., 1883-09-13
RED HEADED BARRETT.
To the Editor NATIONAL TRIBUNE:

l have been reader of your valuable paper
for number of years, and expect to remain
one as long as | liveand The NATIONAL TRIB-
UNE is published and advocates the soldiers
interest. In reply to R. P. Blacks account of
Florence prison, will say that |, for one am left
yet, and would like to know how many of our
boys are living to-day that had to cross that
bridge in Florence prison every Sunday to be
counted. have seen that red-headed Barrett,
with club IN hand, strike a number of cur boys,
telling them TO the ground, because they could
not walk faster. The writer of this IS enc who
lodged his "licks" on two occasions while
trying TO help his comrades along the best way
he could, being proud to carry the sick 1t IS
true we could have escaped our sufferings for
awhile by simply taking the oath of allegiance,
but we were made of sterner stuff than that,
and preferred to suffer and die true 70 the old
flag. Some few did take the oath and went cut,
but were returned in a short time, because the
rebs said the Yanks could not be trusted as SOL
diers. | served four years in the army, and
two weeks prior to the time was captured
May ), 1864 | weighed loo pounds. After
received my furlough, in March, 1866, tipped
the beam at eighty-f0ur pounds The most Of
us contracted disease IN Andersonville, and on
being removed TO Florence, where We stayed
all winter. were so exposed to the cold wind
and rain that human nature could not stand it !;
hence, the fearful mortality. 1t makes me feel
sad when / think of the boys who gave their
lives and limbs for the liberty we now enjoy.
Comrades, Lee US ever remember them, and
bear in mind that we are getting old. and viii
soon have to cross that bridge which separates
us from them who have gone before, and where
We will need no pension. We are preparing to
organize g. A. R. Post here and as soon as we
get equipped We will take up subscription
for THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, as no boy IN blue
ought to be without it.
GEORGE BANNER,
Co. A, 18th Ind. Vols, Army of the Potomac.
PERkINSVILLE, IND.
The National tribune., 1883-09-13
THK RLoRRNCR FIENp.
To the Editor NATIONAL Tribune:

TO The Editor NATIONAL TRIBUNE:
In your issue of August %, notice 8 COM
munication from Comrade r. p. Black, COM
pany f. One Hundred and Third p. v. w.,
concerning Lieutenant Barrets-styled the
" Florence Fiend." The title is appropriate.
If Wirz was a monster, Barrett was a demon
incarnate. If it were not for trespassing on
your time and space, / could give you accounts
of cruelties practieed upon prisoners on Belle
lsie under the authority of Lieutenant Bos-
sue, tabout whom nothing has been written,
which would curdle the blood in ones VEINS
The reason that so little is said about the cru
elites at this place, is because there are very
few left to tell the tale. l harbor no mall
ice against the brave Johnny who barred his
breast to storm of death, but against these
demons iDearnate. nay wrath has never cooled
While / take pride in being law abiding citi-
The National tribune., 1883-09-13
PRISON LIFE AT RICHMOND.
70 the Editor NATIONAL TRIBUNE:

/ was member of the Twenty-first Illinois
volunteers, and at the battle of Chickamauga,
in company with about one-third of my regi-
ment fell into the hands of the rebels. After
the battle we were packed in ears like cattle
and taken to Atlanta, where we were confined
in the st0ckade and stripped of everything that
we had except our shirts, pants and shoes
From Atlanta we were taken to Richmond and
thrust into Castle Thunder, where we were
again searched for any loose change that we
might have about us. Some of the boys man
aged TO keep theirmoney by secreting it in the
hem of their pants After we had been in
Castle Thunder for a few weeks. we were re-
moved to large tobacco factory callef the
Royster House. This house had three floors,
and 500 prisoners were confined on each floor
Our rations consisted of a small piece of light
bread and piece of what we called mule"
bread, issued at 9 O'Clock every morning. One
of my mess sold his watch, worth so, to the
guard for. some bread-15 lOaves-and every
member of our mess agreed TO pay certain
amount to him for their share if he should live
to get back TO Gods country. After the war I
married and moved out here to Kansas to
make home for myself and I had not been
here long before came acrcss the eomrade who
sold his watch. and my wife raised and sold
enough chickens to pay OFF the debt which |
owed him. We were almost starved in this
prison, and / was so much reduced that /
could scarcely walk, but one of the rebel ser
geants had me sent to the hospital, and I was
lucky enough to be one of some 250 ex-prisOn-
ers who were exchanged from this hospital.
On our way down the James River that night
several of the boys died on the boat. just as it
began to get light we saw the old fag-the
stars and stripes-heating from the boat that
was waiting for US, and, oh I! how the boys did
cheer! When we had been transferred TO the
exchange steamer we found hearty meal
waiting for us, and doubtless we would have
killed ourselves eating if we had been allowed
to eat as much as we pleased. We were landed
at Camp Parole, Annapolis, and after 1 had
been there about week or so and was able TO
move around, I got on the scales and found
weighed 125 pounds. My weight when cap
tured was 19o pounds. So you see / lost sew
enty pounds, although was only three months
q prisoner.
1 should like to hear from some of the COM
rades of my old regiment.
T. P. SAYRE,
Co r. Dist I'll V T.
The National tribune., 1883-09-13

zen, do not believe one OF them could live IN
the same county with myself They do well
to hide away, for / have yet to find the pris-
oner who has forgiven them.
Yours, in F., G. and l.,
j. 4. SwEETY,
Late Serg't, Co. 1. 10th 0. ". T.
WEIR KAY
The National tribune., 1883-09-13
NOT HARD TO UNDERSTAND.

The best thing that can be said for the form
of Relief Corps work is that it is 80 well under
stood beforehand. Every comrade who has
assisted in the organization of Post can ex-
plain at once the course TO bo pursued in organ
izing VIII not our generous comrades come
TO the assistance of the ladies in this good work
Their advice and experience is invaluable
The objection has been made that Relief
Corps work is too elaborate in form for small
societies, but so far as that goes the same OBJ
lection might be made to the Grand Army. The
advantage of the work is that it is so plainly
outlined that no organization Of intelligent
women can fail to follow it easily and pleas
antly. It's thorough system is . chief recon-
incubation.
The National tribune., 1883-09-13

The addresses of the President and Secretary of
the Woman's National Relief Corps are:
President, Mrs. e. FLORENCE BARKER, Maiden,
Mass
Pice-P President, Mrs. s. E. FULLER, East Boston,
Mass.
Applications for charters for Subordinate Corps,
and information concerning Relief Corps cor, tcI
be furnished on application to the editor Loyal
HOMGi's Work, NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
Letters requiring anSteer mast Invariably be
accompanied By the necessary return postagel
The National tribune., 1883-09-13
MINNIE'S LETTER.
ROUND LAKE, JACKSON Co., MINI,
5I1otrS+ 81 ISSS

To the Editor NATIONAL TRIBUNE:
have wanted 70 write to you for so long. but
have only taken courage by seeing the letter from
Bessie Brickel. the little girl who wrote TO you.
have two hrothers-one older, one younger than
myself Ny eldest brother IS sixteen and my
youngest three; 1 eleven. My papa, whose
name Is j. N Dodge soldier three
years. he lost one Of his eyes while serving
Uncle Sam. for which he receives a small pension.
He was in ever and ever many ard-fought bat
ties He Is deeply interested in your valuable
paper and never takes up any other until that Is
read through. do like the young folks story.
IL is always so interesting As this is my first at
tempt, do hope you won't throw it into the waste
basket. With the hope and trust that our soldiers
paper may flourish forever, remain,
Your friend,
MINNIE DODGE
The National tribune., 1883-09-13
coRxEr PLAYING FOR GIRLS.

CHICAGO, September 4, 1888.
To the Editor NATIONAL TRIBUNE:
Concerning eornet playing, which have seen
discussed IL TIE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, / would say
that it Is more and more taken up by girls. IL is
pretty accomplishment. and strengthens the lungs
want TO tell you that We have in city young
glri eleven years of age named Ida B. Clark, who
reaches below and q above on her cornet. Can
anybody beat this? A MUSICIAN.
The National tribune., 1883-09-13
woman's National Relief COrps.
INSTRUCTIONS AS TO ORGANIZING NEW AUX
uIARIEs-MRs FULLER's WELCOME HOME
ALL ALONG THE LINE.


HOW TO FORM A SUBORDINATE CORPS.
Comrades of the g. A. R. viii bear in mind
that the organization and government of Re
lief Corps corresponds in every particular to
that of the Grand Army. Posts desiring TO
form such Auxiliaries wiz therefore observe
the following:
First. Secure the names of not less than ten
responsible ladies who viii agree to assist in
the formation Of an Auxiliary. and who shall
constitute the charter members. To assure the
harmony and success Of such an undertaking,
it should have the formal sanction of the Post.
Second. Forward application for charter,
when the necessary blanks viii be furnished,
with copy Of the Constitution and Bylaws
governing Relief Corps.
Third. When the charter has been properly
filled and duly signed by the charter members
aud Endorsed by the Commander of the Post,
il should be returned with an inclosure of So
as charter fee Arrangements will then be
made for the completion of the organization,
ineluding the muster-in, the conferring of
countersi gn, pass word. &c.