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The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1884-02-06
UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS,

UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS.
James NJ. ArnOux Ee,;loh
Isaac K. Alden Helena
Joseph J. Williams -... Helena
TheOphilus Mutfiy .............. ...... Virginia City
WIN. L. Btrcher. san RiVtr
GEORGE r. COWAn. ......... .RauefSblrH
John Potter ........ Hamilton
Orville b. Banno -. .-..........Dee Lodge
Frank H. Woody. ............-.... .MissOuia
A. II. McFherSou. ... kozeinaa
TERRITORIAL OFFICERS.
Auditor. ..,......J Joseph T. Woolman .......... Helena
Treasurer ..........D. W. Helena
Warden Of renitent'y, W. ". Botkin, Deer Lodge
Sup. Public Schools, Cornelius Hedges. Helena
Supreme court Reporter, G. Hedges. .,.-..., Helena
Clerk Supreme Court aud e~x-OliiciO LIZ"
Librarian. Isaac K. iieirua
Librarian Territorial Miscellaneous Ii
brary -...~Miss Lon Guthrie ,.......,....E rio
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1884-02-06

Drummer, and Lum DuQWOOQte, anQ
! Hugh Kennedy, who used to keep q
stable on Montana street and others
whose names I can't just now recall
to mind"
R.-"How are these men doing?"
T.-"They have all got ground md
they think good ground. Their
claims run from five acres to twenty
acres each, but there are many more
ofthe former size than of the latter"
R.-"D.d you e anyone mining
over there?"
T.-"But very few. All are
getting ready for spring work,
but still there is some little
mining being done. While l was
at Murraysville, Lum Dunwoodie
told Mike and l to 60 down to his
claim, and bring up some dirt, and
he would pan it out for us. We took
three pans and brought up the dirt
and Dunwoodie panned it out" and
here is tie gold,' said Tommy, I'M
rolling a paper and showing two OF
three dollars in fine looking dust.
He took this out of the three pans
of dirt. This nugget showing a
piece of gold worth two or three
dollars, ''came from the Widows's
claim, you've all heard so much about.
The mau who OWLS this claim and
took out this piece has sold over
$1,000 worth of nuggets"
R.-"What Is dust selling at
there?"
T.-'.Eighteen dollars an ounce.
There IL considerable Of It in cir
culati0n."
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1884-02-06

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The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1884-02-06

Delegate to Congress
HON. MARTIN MAGINNls, nsaxs..
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-04
Ex-senator Bruce Heals n Breach.
Especial TELEGRAM In the GIobe

WASHINGTON, Dec. Sit is not generally
known that ex-senator Bruce recently per-
formed an act which had the effect of restor-
ing cordial relations between himself and rel
atiyes, after an arrangement of some years.
The matter of naming commissioner TO
look after the exhibits aud interests Of the
color,d people at the New Orleans exposition
was turned over to Mr. Bruce as the leading
representative of the race, and the appoint
ment was a subject of much thought with
him. Mr.. Bruce's immediate relatives live
in Brunswick, Mo-, and are people of in
telligence and position there When he first
left home, he went to Kansas and taught
school for some time. Afterward he moved
to Mississippi aud Immediately stepped into
prominence there. He was elected sheriff
of one of the Mississippi counties
where Republicans held the power.
Subsequently, having some ready money, he
made lucky hit in buying up the claims of
members OF the legislature. The states
finances were in deDlorable condition, and
there was doubt in many minds whether
these claims would ever be worth anything
Mr.. Bruce purchased them, however with
faith in the future, and cleared about S25, 900
uy the speculation. His rise in Mississippi
was rapid, until finally it eliminated in his
election to the senate.
In the midst of his busy and eventfu
career ia the state of his adoption he found
time to get married Years had elapsed
since he left Brunswick, and without intend
ing any slight he neglected to send the home
folks invitations to the wedding. The fam
lily felt the omission and they promptly ''cut''
the senator and his bride. For long time
only formal communications were ex-
changed. When Mr.. Bruce found himself
with the worlds fair commission on his
hands, he cast about for the proper
person to bestow it upon, and a lucky thought
suggested the name of his brother. Though
less distinguished than the ex-senator, Mr.
Bruce, of Missouri, is man of native abil-
ity and good education. The appointment
is recognized as a good one and nobody can
find any fault with the ex-senator for the
manner in which he has ''made peace'
with his family.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-04

lSpeClA Telegram 70 tue GlODe.l
WASHINGTON, Dec. Sin regard TO the
prospect Of a deadlock on the Illinois seua-
torship, Representative Springer holds az
opinion which is at variance with that ex-
pressed 10y some Of the Republican members.
II has been stated that in the event Of a tie
and no election by the legislature,
the governor can appoint. This,
Mr.. Springer says, is = mistake. The
law as he understands 1t, is that If the va
cancy occurs while the legislature Is not in
session the governor may appoint a senator
In this case the vacancy will occur after the
4th Of March, but the legislature will be In
session until subsequent date. The va
csncy will, therefore, have occurred while
the legislature is in session, and this will bar
the governor from filling the place after the
legislature adiourus. Back in the sos
Indiana was represented by single
senator for four years on account of one OF
these deadlOcks. AT another time there
was an empty chair in the senate for two
years. The Trumbul law was passed to meet
emergencies, but even that does not cover a
case such as may occur in Illinois, where
tue NdCduCl may OCCuI Win tue leSiSiaturc
in session, and deadlock may prevent an
election. Thus Mr.. Springer views the stu
alton.
There has been told a story to the effect
that a Republican state senator in Illinois
stood ready to desert his party aud vote for
VIM. r. Morrison, if the Democrats nomi-
mated him. This has been asserted with
considerable positiveness. On being run
down the story is found to resolve itself into
this form. There was a Republican senator
in the Illinois Legislature who is warmly
devoted to Mr.. Morrison's interests,
and who, Mr.. Morrison believes,
would be willing to make sacrifice Of party
fealty to show his friendship. When the
prospects OF tie became apparent, the
thoughts of Mr.. Morrison and some Of his
friends turned to this man, He is from ON
Of the senatorial districts in Mr.. Morrison
locality, and It was suggested that
the deadlock might be broken by
him. 1t looked a highly probable
solution of the difficulty. Unfortuu ately,
however, little inquiry determined the fact
that this senator had just completed his term
Of service, and will not be in the legislature
Of the coming winter. Since this discovery
there hasn't been so much talk about Mr.
Morrison IS ability to corral a vote on the Re-
publican side in the Illinois general as
sembly.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-04
THE PREsrDENr71L ELECTION.

In a quiet, orderly and legal manner, with
out noise and excitement, Grover Cleveland
and Thomas A. Hendricks were on yester-
day elected respectively President and Vice
President of the United States. All the
noise and excitement of the campaign, all
the labor of election day was
merely a preliminary formula and not
until the electoral colleges in the
respective states met on yesterday was a
President and Vice President elected.
There was no legal obligation requiring
certain electors TO vote for Cleveland and
certain other ones TO vote for Blaine. It
was moral obligation entirely, and it speaks
well for human nature, and for our system
of self government that the trust reposed
in the electors has never, in
single instance, been betrayed.
Even at the time of the fraudulent count in
1876, when any single elector could have
changed the result, and given the Presidency
to the man who was rightly elected, there
was no one base enough TO repudiate his
moral obligation.
The electoral ballots cast yesterday foot up
for Cleveland and Hendricks PIG and for
Blaine and Logan ISL.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-04
The Washington Lightning Rod.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-Many people have
followed the line of the towering Washington
monument up into the skies and puzzled
over the problem of guarding against light.
ming strokes. The solution is made plain By
block of aluminium, which arrived to-day.
and the explanation of its use is
furnished. This block of pyramidal form,
will be the extreme apex of the monument.
1t serves the purpose of the top cap to the
column, and it is expected to fulfil the mis-
sion of an electrical conductor. To its bot
tom part is attached heavy copper bolt OF
cord, which is at once divided into four parts,
one of these being carried to either of the
four heavy columns supporting the elevator.
These, in turn, are connected with the
well near the the base of the monument, thus
making complete and ample connection
between its summit and the earth, and FORM
ing one of the best lightning rods that can
be constructed. similar connection be-
tween the temporary top of the column and
earth has always been maintained, thus pro-
teeting the workmen as well as the structure
itself from the effects Of any electrical dis
turbance.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-04
terms. They wanted better houses and more
mules, and we're sharper in bargains than
usual. That wasn't much like people who
expected to be made slaves in few months
oleveland's visit to New York.

icpeCl4 Iele4raIn 70 the Clone
ALBANY, Dec. Gov. Cleveland viii
visit New York tomorrow for the first time
since his election to the office Of president OF
the United States. His last visit to the me-
Topofs was on the Saturday prior to election
oay' when be received the memorable business
mems parade. The governor win remain
but few hours in New York. and his pres
enee there is due ITO a promise made to the
trustees OF the actors fund of New York
sIa'e 'hat' II engagements did not prevent
II would give him great pleasure to con-
tribute 70 the success of tue worthy charity
by attending the benefit performance at
the Academy of Music on Dec. 4. The time
having arrived and no engagements pre.
venting, Gov. Cleveland makes good hi.
promise. The party which will accompany
the president-elect consist of his sister. Miss
Cleveland, Private Secretary Lamont
aud Mrs. Lamont, Hon. and Mrs.
Blocker Banks, Hon. and Mrs.
Erastus Corning, Miss Van Vecken.
and Col. VIM. r. Cassidy, of the governors
staff. The train, which will be special one.
will leave here before IL O'Clock, and will ar
rive at the Forty-second street depot at 2 D.
m. The governor upon his arrival will be
met by Mayor EIson and a committee of the
actors fund. Carriages will be in waiting
and the party viii be at once
driven down Fourth avenue to the Academy
Of Music. The party will occupy the prosce-
MUM box at the right of the stage. At the
conclusion of the performance the party will
be driven back to the Grand Central depot
and return Immediately to the capital. arriv-
ing here about 10 p. m
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-04

vember election In comparing the returns OF
the two elections. investigating irregularities
and posting himself on the situation. One
Of the most startling developments in the
matter is the fact that about 700 names an
pear on the October poll books in the city of
Toledo that cannot be found on the poll in
November neither can the mel themselves
be found. They are not at the place they
swore they lived when they voted, nor can their
names DC found in any directory. This is
certainly a remarkable state Of affairs. Mr..
Hurd also received a remarkable letter from
a man in Fargo, Oak. The man said that
be, with TWENTY-FIVE others, arrived in Toledo
three days before the October election from
Pennsylvania, and stopped at the Empire
house, and that when election came they
nearly all voted in several different precincts
in the city. Mr.. Hurd accounts for the
strange letter by sayiugit is probable that
the man is Catholic, and was advised by
priest to make a complete confession
of the fraud he had com mitted. The princi-
pal error outside of Lucas county is in Erie,
where a clerical error in favor Of Romeis of
ninety votes was found"
Another thing" continued Finlay,
''about those 700 votes. Hurd said he at
first supposed the burden OF proof would be
upon him to show that they did not cast
their votes for him (Hurd), bat that, to the
contrary, it was the duty of Romeis to show
that they dbl not vote for him.
''Mr. Hurd will advise about the matter
with his friends in Washingtonl' suggested
your correspondent.
yes; he will acquaint himself with the
mode Of procedure and precedents estab-
lished in contests heretofore made, advise
with Congressman Mckinley and others, and
probably the committee on elections"
'What do You think of the probabilities of
the RESULT"
''Wel, the one fact that 700 votes were
found on the October poll books not shown
in November certainly shows great irregular
tiles, and anoth thing in his favor is, his
case will be trie in the house of his friends
While, OF cours they will not seat him with
out he has good case, this fact is in his
favor"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-04
Cheap Rates 10 New OrIeans.

To show how much the cost of travelling
has been reduced in eight years, it may be
stated that the rates for the round trip from
81. Paul to the centennial at Philadelphia
were S56.25 in 1876, and the time limited
was thirty days. The special rates this year
from St. Paul to the New Orleans exposition,
the same being about 1900 miles, or the
same distance as to Philadelphia are $50 35,
and the time limited to forty-hve DAYS. Other
special rates are made for tickets limited to
twenty days for $3.50. Among the numer-
Gus excursions offered to New Orleans for
teachers and those who desire 10 accompany
them, the must interesting and attractive
one will be the one via Chicago.
Cincinnati and Chattanooga See no.
tice in another column.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-04
Seen From indianapolis.
Especial Telegram to the Globe.


INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. Sit is generally be-
lieyed that Maj. Calkins viii receive the
complimentary vote in the Republican legis-
lature for United States senator. Gov Por-
ter's is the only other name frequently men
toned, and it is understood he
does not crave the empty honor,
but looks forward to more
substantial endorsement in 1856 Since
Major Calkins has taken up his residence In
Indianapolis a scheme has developed for
making him the congressional nominee two
years hence in this district. He would make
a successful candidate.
A Democratic politician is authority for the
statement that already McDonald's friends
have had several consultations, and, while
nothing definite has been determined,
several are strongly advising him to keep
out of the cabinet and "go for the whole
hog" four years hence. They argue that
Mr.. Hendricks is not in the favor of the
eastern politicians, aud that when thev come
to look west for presidential timber Mr.. Nc
DOnald's chances will be found much better
than any other who can now be named in
this relation. As one of them expressed IT,:
'Mr. Hendricks went east the other day,
and he found it so cold he had to put on two
coats" and from his homely phrase they de-
duce that he Is at the end of
his string politically. Mr.. Hendricks
has one appointment at his disposal,
the position of senate restaurant keeper.
Sim Coy, chairman of the Democratic county
committee and proprietor of a saloon with a
free lunch attachment, is an applicant for
the place, and threatens to make Mr.. Hen
bricks life burden until the momentous
matter is settled.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-04
The Re-enslavement Bugaboo.
TSpecial TELEGRAM tn the Globe

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-Senators George,
Morgan, Pugh, Williams and two or three
others from the south. we're exchanging OBJ
servations TO-DAY in regard to the reports of
an impression among the negroes that they
are to be enslaved again, as one of the re-
suits Of the election.of Democratic president.
Senator Williams remarked that several had
come to him and asked him If there was
any danger, but he hardly thought they did
so from any fear that such thing was go
ing TO happen. He thought the negroes gen.
orally were too intelligent to be imposed upon
by such baseless impression. Senators
Pugh aud George said they didn't believe
there was any scare among them.
''After Ceveland's election" continued
Mr.. Pugh, 81 went up to one
of my plantations in part of
Mississippi, where the population is nearly
all black, and found that the negro tenants
were more exaeting that ever in making
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-04
The Graud Jury and the Chicago Election
Frauds

CHICAGO, Dec. 3.-The federal grand Jury
to-day visited the Office of the county clerk
and personally examined the vault from
which it is charged the envelope containing
the ballots cast in the Second precinct of the
Eighteenth ward was distracted and 200
forged tickets put in place of like number
cast at the polls. Judge Blodgett also issued
an order for the production of the ballots a
second time before the grand jury and they
will be examiner this afternoon to determine
Whist bearing the recent testimony given as
10 the printing Of forged tickets has on the
ease.
The daily Nelos will say tomorrow that
during the examination of the alleged forged
ballots by the United States grand jury to-
day, Falls, who engraved the fac smile OF
the head of the bogus Republican ticket, and
Wright, of Hanscom & Co., who set mp and
printed the body of the ticket, were called in
ana shown the tickets which were supposed
to be fraudulent; that Falls iden-
titled the head as that engraved
by him by certain accidental slips of
the engraving tool, aud that Wright identi-
fed the whole ticket as that printed by him
on the night of November 81. or seventeen
days after the election. At this time the
original ballots were In the custody of County
Clerk Ryan. 1. has already been reported
that Wright yesterday testified before the
grand jury that the bogus ballots were deliv-
cred on the evening OF November 81 TO J. c.
Maekin, secretary Of the Democratic county
committee
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-04

The Secretary of War in his late report ex-
hibts that there were during the past wear.
more than thirteen thousand trials by court
martial of enlisted men, or, rather more
than every other man, as the number of en-
listed men is less than twenty-five thousand.
was on trial for some sort of violation of
military law. In addition, the court martials
OF commissioned officers amounted TO two
thousand, two hundred and eighty, about
the same per cent as among enlisted men.
The Secretary merely gives the cold facts and
makes no comment or recommendation. OF
course the public will draw its conclusion.
and one that is not likely to be compliment
tary to the army, rank and file, and it will
not be surprising if feature of the conclu
sion is that $40, 0OO, 900 is rather high price
to pay for so much insubordination among
''our noble defenders" If in the pursuits of
peace the same per cent of persons became
liable to arraignment for unlawful conduct
trere would be startled world, and a call
for reformatory agencies rather more potent
than either the standing army or the Saliva
ton Army.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-04
ReOrganizing the Car Company.

At the meeting Of the Saltwater Car COM
pany held in Boston on November 25th there
were 100 creditors present, and nearly two
million dollars OF the stock represented. It
was decided to reorganize the old company
by giving each creditor the amount Of his
claim in preferred stock Of the new COM
pany.
The old stockholders are TO exchange their
preferred stock for common stock in the
new company. The common stock in the
old company appears to be wiped out, no
provision being made for it. The new COM
pany will abandon the manufacture Of cars
but continue the other business.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-04
CANNED FOOD.

II is startling to know that danger turks in
the use of canned food, from the imperfcc-
ton Of the material used in the manufacture
of cans. A corroding process supercedes,
injecting poisonous element into the food.
To such an enormous extent has the food
and fruit canned trade grown, aud so wide
spread is the use of canned preparations,
that it is important as well as painful to know
that absolute safety 10 consumers has not vet
been reached. The London Times is respon-
sible for the following statement:
"A Real Sanitary Improvement--The employ
ment OF steel in the manu- actuTe OF tin plate is
rapidly increasing, owing 10 the cheap rate al
which steel can now be produced, and il is likely
TO lead TO excellent results IN a direction which
not contemplated. The American canned
and timed meat trade has long been aware Of the
dangers 10 health that frequently incurred
by those who use this clsss OF provisions, and is
beginning TO insist that the tins should be made
Of steel instead of iron as heretofore, II is con
sidered probable that many timed foods. and es-
pecially fish, which were formerly tainted, as IL
WAS thought, from defective soldering, are really
made injurious to the consumer through the use
OF faulty irons in the cars. The can production
has Nv assumed such gigantic proportions that
the employment of mild steel in this direction
will necessary be on a large scale ALSO
The New York Sanitary Engineer takes
issue with the Times and says:
The facts are that low-grade steel has been
used for some time in the manufacture Of tin
plate, but there is by no means universal agree
ment that il is superior 10 iron fer the purpose
Its use is dictated by economical rather than
sanitary motives, and whether low grade steel or
iron is used in the manufacture OF tin-plate for
canning purposes is a question of little or no
sanitary importance.
Where then is the safety Cannot some
absolutely safe, non-corroding material be
found for the manufacture of cans. or must
canned substances be driven from the mar
ker, or human life and health put in jeop-
ardy.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-04
SPECIAL Telegram to tho Globe.

Especial Telegram 70 tho Globe.
CHICAGO, Dec. 81. s. Ferbeck, manager
OF the Minnesota Type Foundry company,
is spending few days in Chicago
j. NJ. Curtis and ID. P Van Horne, Living
ston, and Chas. II. Potts, Dakota, are among
the arrivals at the Sherman.
Chas- c. French aud wife, St. Paul. and
Mrs. A. E. Murray, Eau Claire, are guests at
the Palmer.
w. B. Stuewart and wife, Faribault, are
stopping al the fremont.
AT the fremont: Leslie Wilson and wife,
Eau Claire; John Paul, La Crosse; Davis,
Butte City; J. O'Keef, Duluth, aud r. B.
Thompson, Minneapolis.
j. c. Spooner, Hudson, is registered at the
Grand Pacific.
A. A. CFandall, Rochester, is among the
arrivals at the Grand Pacific.
B. B. Eaton, d. NJ. Babc0ek and Fred
Smith and wife, are at the Grand Pacific.