The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1884-06-11
OUR DEER LODGE LErTER,
A Pluvial Dispensation - The
Three "Sams'-Republlcans
on Blalne's Nomination.
Tne FOurth-Courr Busineas-An
Unfortunate Drummer
Pereonal-Etc., Etc.


ing crops. Let it come down, is the
voice of the average farmer.
The work of the Territorial Demo.
cratic Central Committee, the pro
ceedings. of which appeared in your
columns last Wednesday, I believe,
gives general satisfaction. Possibly
u few old Democrats can be found
who would have preferred to have
the delegates selected by q regular
convention, but in this instance it Is
better the way it is. Joe Bush is en-
tirely satisfied with "Sam Word,
Sam Hauser and Sam Tiiden," and
so is everybody hereabouts. "The
old ticket" is the universal cry from
this quarter, and kind Providence
permitting, 1t will "get there"
Your correspondent took occasion
to interview q few of the leading Re-
publicans here on the nomination of
Blaine. Hon. o. B O'Bannan was
of the opinion that Samuel }. Tilden
now had q walk.over if nominated.
Conrad K0h1s says the German ele-
ment will not support the "Plumed
Knight" Howard Zenor considers
it "a mistake" Charley Beilenberg
says: ''Now let US have a change of
administration" Postmaster Stack
pole exclaims: ut will do" Warden
Creel said: "Boys, 90 up to the PEN
with this package of powder and
burn it in honor Of the event. It was
burnt. The roar of cannon
bursting forth so suddenly and
reverberating through the surround
ing hills and canyons, had the effect
of bringing the left wing Of Prices
army to the front, who with hair
standing on end and nostrils ex-
tended, desired to know "what the
devil is the matter anyway" Being
told they ''smole smile" and re-
paired to Van Gundy's to cool off.
And here endeth the first chapter.
Tbs people of Deer Lodge are
aroused over the Fourth of July cele-
bration, and a grand time is antici-
pated. Judge Galbraith will deliver
the grafton; w. F. Shanly reads the
Declaration and Elder Galenwood
will officiate as chaplain. Every
preparation Is beihg made to make
this the grandest event that ever took
place IN the county. The programme
of races is extended, and will be one
of the chief features of the occasion.
The races will be continued on the
5th. Sam Scott is chairman of the
on races, which, of course,
insures complete arrangements and
"lOts of fun.'
COURT BUSINESS.
The lower courts of this county
have had business before them this
week. Under Sheriff McTague
brought q man back from Butte
charged with selling liquors without
q license. He was fined $50 and
which was promptly put
up. Another "teller" was fined $40
and costs tor peddling bitters and
liniment without a license. He took
his bitters like little man, and
bathing his wounded feelings in the
ointment of his profession folded his
and like the Arab,
quietly stole away. James
r. Mcclellan was tried before Jus.
tice Smith at Garrison upon the
charge of being capper for Il monte
game. He was bound over IN the
sum Of $1,000 to answer before the
grand jury. In default of bonds he
wins sentto Jail. It is said there is
band of these "larks' at Garrison and
the people are determined to break it
up. One of them Is "all broken up."
Henry Milot is building the bon
ton saloon at Garrison. He will be
able to givea house-warming in about
. week.
Mr.. J. E. Dickey, an old resident of
Deer Lodge, is removing his drug
store to Walkerville. Our loss viii
be the gain of Silver Bow county, for
be will make an acquisition that
should feel proud of.
George Tucker, an old freighter, is
transferring his goods with teams
and by the way, George is SO infat-
nated with Butte and Walkerville he
Is Liable to remove to your midst. He,
also, will make you q valuable citl-
zen.
Dick Dickinson, of Anaconda, was
n the valley city this week. Dick
1as many friends here who always
lid him welcome.
The field is full of candidates aud
lines will soon be lively in the polit-
cal world. The trouble is, I fear
here will not be Offices enough to g0
Iround.
The board of county commission
rs was in session this week, all the
being present. In the mat
er IF building the court house, and
,aying for the same as work pro-
was not concurred in, and I
uppose that project will lie dormant |
Until money enough in the treasury |
las been accumulated with which to
'uild it. Mr.. Vineyard resigned his
,osition on the board with view of
resident of Butte. He is
n excellent citizen, and the people
# this county can Ill afford to lose |
uch good men. He takes with him