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The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1884-07-16
The Active Committeeman,
fPlttsburg Chronicle telegraph

[Plttsburg Chronicle-Telegraph.]
The active active committeeman is
the head and front OF all manner of
public entertainments. Others are
associated in arranging details, but
he really does the work and glories
in it. The press and labor are bread,
meat and wine to him. He rel ,ices
in all the hustle as porpise in the
incoming tide, or a stormy petIel in
the loud sounding winds. He loves
to see his name on badges and in the
public prints. He is an oracle with
the women, and he inspires children
with profound awe for his ability for
cOntrivance He is not an offensive
egotist, by any means. On the con-
trary, he is approachable, cheerful,
incessant, omnipreseut and benevo-
lentiy genial. 1t is passport TO his
everlasting esteem to make inquiry
about the work he has on hand.
1t would repay one to follow him
to his own home and see how little
time he takes even for meals, so ut
terly has he surrendered himself to
the concert, dedication. picnic, ball,
parade or W hatever it is that be is
charged with as active committee
man. He never reproaches his asso-
ciates for their lsZiness or incompe-
tency. He naturally takes the whole
business into his own hands, runs it
and is ripe for other affairs. He
would engage to manage the universe
if he had an offer. The active conf
mitteeman is none of your book men.
He can drive a nail or hang a cur
tain. He is q pedestrian and an ora
tor. He likes little flattery, but he
is not greedy for it. He is, in short,
a most useful member of society, as
much so as an express wagon or
messenger boy, and all lazy folks
ought to, and usually do, hold him
in affectionate regard.
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Time to Sell.

An Indiana farmer who was "holding
on" to 300 bushels of corn to secure q
better price came rushing into his
house, one evening, after call at
neighbors, and gasped out:
"Joseph-John- William, we've got
to load three wagons with corn before
We go to bed tonight"
why. father, what's happened?"
"What's happened? Why, Jim Sheets
he takes Chicago paper, and he was
just reading to me as how schooner
loaded with $4,000 bushels of corn has
gone to the bottnm of Lake Michigan!'
land what of it ?"
"Why, you three idiots, corn will
Jump 80 cents bushel before mid
night, and we must be in indianapolis
before noon! The time has arrove to
sell every ear we've got and scrape in
all the empty cobs we kin find kicking
around" Street Ne,us.
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ExDertS on Blood Stains.

Referring to some recent expert te.-
timonv as to blood stains the Micro
scope says: Human blood cannot be
told from dogs blood, except under
favorable conditions, and not Invariably
then" Mr.. Woodward, of Washing
ton, says: "The average of all the
measurements of human blood l have
made is rather larger than the average
of all the measurements Of dogs blood.
But it is not rare to find specimen OF
dogs blood in which the corpuscles
range so large that their average size Is
larger than that of many samples OF
human blood" When it is remember
ed that the measurements OF human
blood by so-called high authorities vary
from 1-3O5O to 1-4G30 of an inch, expert
testimony on the subject takes on Sc
rious aspect, and iuries should receive
it with great caution.
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After the COnventio,,

CHICAGO, July 12.-There were
very few evidences this morning OF
the Democratic Convention. Dele.
gates very generally have taken their
departure. The CLUB and headquar-
ter's banners have been furled, and
the hotel corridors have resumed
their wonted appearance. On the
streets still are to be seen more than
the usual number of white hats, a
number of which are surmounted
with small feather of a rooster, the
wearing Of which has come to be a
sort Of rage among Democrats.
Members of the national committee
and other leaders of the party, who
are still in the city, express conf.
dence as to the strength OF the ticket.
Delegates generally express great
satisfaction at the treatment they
received at the hands of the local
committees in providing for their
comfort.
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albany, July 1l.-At a serenado
tonight Of Governor Cleveland hv
tne young mems democratic club and
tne JacksOnians and citizens If
Albany, Governor Cleveland in re-.
sponse to their address. said: .Fellow
cl;;tzens: We cannot but be gratified
ltn this kindly greeting. find that
l am 1ast reaching the point where I
snail count the people of Albany, not
merely as fellow citizens, but as fel-
low t0wnsmen, and neighbors. On
tnls occasion I am, of course. aware
thaC you pay no compliment to me as
a citizen, and present no personal
tribute: but that you have co me to
demonstrate your loyalty and deyo-
lion TO cause, in which you are
heartily enlisted. The American peo-
PIE are about to exercise the highest
attribute of their power and right
OF sovereignlty. They are about to
call In review before them their pub.
nc servants and the representatives
OF politics, and demand of them an
account OF their stewardship. Parties
may be long in power and may be-
come so arrogant and careless of the
interest of the people as to grow
needless of their responsibilities to
their masters; but the time comes, as
certainly as death, when the people
weigh them in the balance. The is
sues to be adjudicated by the nation
al great assiZe are made up and are
about to be submitted. We believe
the people are not receiving at the
hands OF the party, which for nearly
"a years has directed the affairs of the
nation, the benefit to which they are
entitled of pure, just and economical
rules; and we must believe that the
ascendency of genuine democratic
principles will ensure better govern
ment and greater happiness and pros
perity to all the people. To reach the
sober thought of the nation and
dlslOdge an enemy entrenched
is an enterprise always hon.
orable, and with firm reliance
upon the intelligence and patriotism
OF the American people, now dedl-
cate myself to the task. Behind the
spoils and patronage, it involves a
struggle, which if we underestimate
1t, we invite defeat. Lam profound
ly Impressed with the responsibility
of the part assigned me in the con-
test. My heart, l know. is in the |
cause. and l pledge that no effort |
shall be wanting to secure the victory
which l believe is within achieve
ment to the democratic hosts. Let !
us then enter the campaign. now fair
ly opened, each one appreciating we'll
the part he has to perform; and ready |
with solid front to do battle for bet
ter government.
After the speech, the crowd passed
through, shaking the governor by
the hand. One thousand congratula-
tory kilograms were received from
prominent men, among whom were
rhos F. Bayard, Governor Hoadly,
General Mcclellan, Richard B. Hub
bard and a number of independent
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MlSCELLANEOUS.

NEW YORK, July l2.-Bank state
ments show loans decrease of
50, 7OO, 900; specie increase, 81, 76O, 900;
deposits Increase. So, PAS, 600; reserve
increase, 1850, 600. The banks hold
$23, 1861 600 In excess of legal requires
ments.
QUEBEC, July ia judgment
was reached in the Emo case to day,
denying the application for the
prisoners extraditiOn.
WEST MANCHESTER Ont, July H.
Beaches -four mills, Chambers car
risge works. Alexander's grocery
ana several dwellings were burned
by the explosion of q barrel of coal
oil to. day. Loss, 500, 600.
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| to chronicle still more extensive addition to
his already large storero0m in the erection of q
brick annex 2Ox4O feet in size, which will be
| made freproof by the most approved modern
methods. The cellar, which Is crammed with
goods, will be 2OxllO feet in size when the new
annex is completed.
The chances for fight between John Murphy
and Jack Waite are not very encouraging.
Waite, for some reason, wants to allow Murphy
only five days in which to train. Murphy says
1t is impossible for him to get in condition in
that space of time. Murphys challenge is still
open, and he offers to fight any middle weight
In Montana for $3.50 side, in one month from
signing articles, either London prize ring or
Queensbury rules, with hard gloves. He has
$50 deposited at this Office, and is waiting for it
to be covered. He prefers to fight Waite if he
can ge. months training.
Night BE- fore last Phil Dean was caught walk
ing off from Mrs. Gordons boarding house with
some blankets belonging to Mrs. Gordon. When
questioned about it he said he was only going
to use them that night and return them next
morning. The honorable Court thought that
If Mrs. Gordon was In the habit Of lending
blankets to all who desired to take them to
other houses to use, she was not on the high
road to fortune He decided that Mrs. G.
should take her blankets back, and Mr.. Dean
shou Id be furnished with blankets for the mex
thirty days by the city.
From Mr.. J..J. Feely it is learned that" some
person or persons have been making it some-
what interesting for owners of cattle up on the
divide, this summer. Mr.. Feely has lost several
head of calves. and last week Mr.. Fornea found
the hind feet of one of his herd in the creek
close to his house where they had been thrown
by the thieves. Search in the surrounding
mountains resulted in the finding of the re-
mainder Of the animal hung up in the willows
near cabin. Complaint was made, and the
occupants of the cabin were arrested and taken
to Melrose where our informant says. one of the
quilted, and the other one managed to escape
from custody and skipped out.
This morning about II o'clock the team of 8.
NJ. Anderson took fright at some boys playing
with stream of water from the hydrant at the
corner of Washington and Granite streets and
ran away, going down the hill. The driver.
George Berry. was unable to check the horses,
but held to them until they reached the corner
of Park and Washington, where in turning the
corner the wagon upset, throwing the driver out
and hurting one of his legs. David Ogan,
boy about twelve years old, who was in the
wagon when 1t started got out behind and re-
ceived no harm. The wagon was badly broken;
the top, body, wheels, axles and pole all sus-
tanned injuries. The vegetables, fruits, butter
and eggs, with which the wagon was loaded,
were scattered along the street in sundry
places.
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A ''Eam ward ~
IN. Y. Times.l

The late Sam Ward, by the way,
was the inventor of many curious
things to eat and drink, but most of
them more curious than practicable.
Nevertheless, the drink that bears
his name will probably survive until
the millennium prayed for by Neal
Dow shall arrive. The gifted Ward
directed that the plum p head
waiter" spoken of by Tennyson, t
pare skillfully lemon, taxing of
the thick rind in one unbroken spiral
slip. This was put into a shallow
glass. like q lining, the vessel being
of the variety known to the world as
a ''cocktail glass" The aromatic
lining of the glass was then filled
with finely cracked Ire, and the
whole was deity deluged with
chartreuse or curacao, preferbly the
former. Long after men have for
gotten the inventor of this seductive
tlpple, his name will be on the lips of
clubmen and other syparites, who
will say, Make me Sam Ward,
please"
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White Hall Flotsam.

Ladies' wraps again to-day"
"Why not?" For there are at least two
substantial and polite reasons why
we have thrown so mncn force. and
expended so much newspaper amuni-
tion on these wraps, ana why we
shall continue to do so as long as
there shall be wrap in sight, and
the reasons are.these:
FIRST. These are Summer Wraps,
and should be sold, there
fore, during their particular
season, and before it shall
have become so far advanced
that you would not feel in
clined to buy even at greatly
reduced prices. make hay
while the sun Shines" ap-
plies with particular force to
successful merchandising,
and even though but half
crop can be gathered, for
half loaf is better than no
bread at all.
SECOND. We are selling these wraps
at one-half value and there
fore, every one we sell is an
advertisement. You buy one
and you tell some friend
where you bought it. and
the extremely low price you
paid, and thus we are indi-
rectly but forcibly benefited.
We don't lose sight of such
indirect paths, for they all
lead to success.
There is q tide in the affairs of our
business during every season, which
if tax en- at its flood, leads to
MONEY
ID your pockets. It is flood tide
now with us in
WRAPS! WRAPS!
DRESSES! DRESSES!
PARASOLS!
and there's flotsam from eastern
wrecks floating about White Hall,
consisting conspicuously of clothing
that's worth picking up at the prices
asked.
Very respectfully,
SANDS & BOYCE.
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INDIANAPOLIS, July l2.-Ex-Sena-
tor Hendricks arrived at an early
hour this morning and was received
with grand salute. He remained
at his residence during the morning,
where he was the recipient Of many
congratulations from friends and
neighbors. A large numoer Of con-
gratulatory kilograms were also
received. Mr.. Hendricks declines
to answer positively whether he will
accept or decline the nomination,
saying it would not be proper for
him to discuss the matter until he is
formally notified. It IS the general
impression that be will accept. A
ratification meeting will be held this
evening at which Governor Hen
bricks is expected to speak.
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New YORK, July l2.-Wm. Hal.
stead, John X. Myers, !. Elword
Bently. composing the firm of Hal
stead, Haines & Co., importers and
johbers OF dry goods, filed an assign
ment to-doy for the benefit of their
creditors, to Lewis May, with pre-
ferred debts amounting to $417, 900;
among the preferred creditors are the
following: Estate of John X. Myer,
$1O2 900; Central National Bank, $40
ON. Ninth National Bank, $1,000.
First National Bank of Toms River,
N. j., $40 600. HI G.. Bennett & Co.,
$75, 600. Drexel, Morgan & Co.. $32.- :
OGO. and Employees of the firm.
81, sis.
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charity. When told that it was not
safe for q business man to deplete his
capital by such large benefaetions, he
replied that he could not afford not
to give. He regarded his gifts as $50
many hostages to the Lord" and ex-
pressed the belief that his ventures"
were "blessed" in proportion to his
gifts.
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Gossip About Butler,

NEW YORK, July 12.-John F.
Henry, president of The national anti
monopoly organization. said to day:
Il have not heard from Butler since
Cleveland was nominated. but from
what he said to me before going to
Chicago, / am confident he will not
support Cleveland. He cannot do it.
He has formally accepted the nomi-
nation of the anti-monOpolists, and he
telegraphed me from Chicago on
Thursday, saying he would never con-
sent to the nomination of monopo-
list.
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FOREIGN.

LONDON, July 12.-Tbe Daily
Nesus says: Americas foreign re-
lations will be safer in Cleveland's
hands than in those of Blaine. The
latter represents the American Jing0
party, which like the same party
here, make up in audacity and volu-
bility for the lack of numbers.
AS President, Cleveland would cult
vate quiet abroad and peace at home.
If elected he will be chosen on the
ground that he will more worthily
represent the probity. good sense and
moderation of tie American people
than Blaine.
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If man will only start with fixed
and honorable purpose in life, and
strictly and rersistently attempt to
carry it out to the best of his ability,
uudismayed by failure or delay, the
time may be long in coming, but come
it will, when that purpose will be
achieved.
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The Cholera ScOurge.

MABsEILLEs, july 12.-There were
thirty deaths from cholera last even>
ing and eighteen between 9 O'Clock
and noon to-day. The panic is ex-
treme. Railroad stations were
crowded early this morning with
frightened fugitives who fought for
tickets which agents could not fur
nish fast enough.
TOULON, July 12.-There were no
less than seventeen deaths from
cnolera last evening.
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lust Like the Father Of il Family

Mrs. D.-WLat wonderful jumper
the puma is.
Nj. D.-What have you found nows
Mrs. D.--Here is an item which says
that puma in the Blue Mountains re-
Gently jumped forty feet
Mr.. D.-Poor fellow. [ can sympa-
thiZe with him.
Mrs. D.-How you talk!
Mr.. D.-Most likely the luckless
animal was searching for paregoric in
the dark and stepped on a tack
PhilddelVhia CAL.
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A NAN should be careful never to tell
tales of himself to his disadvantage.
People may be amused and laugh at the
time, but they will be remembered ana
brought up against him upon some sub
seouent occasion. n.-JOhxSOn.
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The situation i'm China.

LONDON, July l2.-The Shanghai
correspondent of the Times says Sir
Robert Hart Chinese customs in
spector, is trying to negotiate with
Patent-tre, the French minister.
The foreign counsel seems blind to
the dangers IF q war of rebellion.
Prince Chun trusts to bOasting and
and to officials who conceal the
defenceless condition of the coast.
Ignorance, treason and treachery
render the situation critical. The
British officers have left the Chinese
fleet.
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HIS ventures" Were blessed.
[Chicago Times. !

IChcdR0 1ImeS.
George J. Seney, the broken stock
spe culator, gave during the past ten
years more than 81, ,OOO, 900 to benevo-
lent and educational institute rs.
and he, early in his Wall street
career, set aside s per cent of his pro-
fits in stock operations to be spent in
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A Physician on the staff.
lEXchange1

lExchange]
A curious device of journalistic en-
terprise has been hit upon by the
Bonapartist Petit Caporal. which in
forms Its readers that, in order to
prove the interest it takes in their
welfare, it will place at their disposal
on and after June l. two eminent
physicians of the faculty of Paris.
These doctors will be attached to the
staff OF the newspaper, and will give
gratulttOus consultations to the sub
scribers and their wives.
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MINING REPORTS.

That the basis of Butte's prosperity rests solely
upon her mining interests is prima facie fact,
and that no other matter could so greatly in
interest the public, .as reliable information OF
the status Of the mines, conveyed through the
medium of the daily press is equally evident.
The value of such information, however, is de.
pendent entirely upon its reliability. It has be
come practice much too common for alleged
mining reporters to fill their columns with ab'
surd screeds and inferential statements, gath
cred from unauthorized sources or worse, from
as to the true condition Of the property. too in
doIent to explore the workings of the mine, or
too ignorant of the subject to form an opinion
If they did, the senseless vapOrings Of the re-
porter has more than once worked serious in
jury to the credit of meritorious properties. The
great mining interests of Butte are too impor-
tant to be treated lightly bv the reporter and it
will be the policy of the MINER in the future as
it has been in the past, to employ expert re-
postes who will visit the levels, slopes and
drifts of the various properties and from time
to time, furnish its readers with a statement
facts regarding the condition of each. In view
of the extraordinary changes which are taking
place In the condition of many Summit Valley
properties, both with reference to development
and the extent of exposed ore bodies, and in
or er to prevent the effect of unreliable pnbli-
cations, whether from design, ignorance or in
efficiency, the thorough examination and publ
cation of mining reports based upon facts, by
the Daily MINER has become more important
n w than ever before and we propose to inaugu.
rate system Of inspection and reports which
will In the course of the next few weeks pre-
sent an array Of facts and figures regarding the
various properties of the district which could
not be obtained from any other source Of infor-
nation.
uNEGSITENs,
The LiQuidator Is one Of the many properties
which has developed from prospect to great
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The Notifying CommAsSoe-1~"'''.'
Meeting.

Meeting.
Chicago. July 1.-The committee
to notify the candidates Of their nom %
-ination this evening aPpointed a s! s1O-
comm,ttee, with Col. VIM; F: Villas
~ chairman, to draft an address ana e
adionrned a to meet in New York on
the 28th inst. .o+;,r in
,onvsnt;on hall tonight, at winch
Gan Franz Siegel was the prlnclpat
.ar ueni The county democrats OF
sRenAY Te~ York burned large amount OF
New S ,arks I tonight, and other organl..
cations went about VIII anad;nn T"us The
music. cheering and sereaaainsd ,aeatss sdraped p
Tammany Hall delegates end lsfe Hdef for
their badges in mourning anu i0A' ."
New York this evening
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MIRRORS with push frames are now
hung fiat against the wall. Some ID
the newest are embroidered in gay
bunchesto tof flowers. net painted.
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The LQuidator Is one Of the many properties
which has developed from prospect to great
Smyrna times., 1884-06-18
Opening of Mails.

Going North $50 and 1910 A. NJ, and 4OOP.M.
Going Gouth, 1910 A. NJ, and TBS P. NJ.
Smyrna times., 1884-06-18
BUSINESS LOCALS

From the North, 1l.50 A. NJ, and 8S5 NJ.
From the South, 7.35 and 1l.5O A. NJ.
Smyrna times., 1884-06-18
GARITEE, MASTEA & ALLEN,
THE NEWEST
New Things.

Raw Silk, Felt, and other Material
for Curtains, ,Draperies, ,FurnitureCover-
ings, &c.
Cornices, Poles, Loups and Fasten-
ings for Lambrequins, Curtains, &c.
Also Heavy Fringes for same. Up
holsterers Nails, &c.
An elegant line Of Dress Cloths of
newest styles, for Spring and Summer
wear. Also the newest styles of cheap
Dress Ginghams and Plaids
The finest stock of Parasols ever
shown in my store, about May lst.
The neatest and best and cheapest
Carpets | have ever had. Shown in
the Dry Goods Store and in the large
Room over the Grocery Store.
Druggets, Rugs, Mats, Ottomans, and
a line of new Chinese Mattings.
Window Shades, with either Com
mon or Spring Fixtures, with LOups
or Fringe, either plain or dadoed.
Also the Shading by the yard, and the
Fixtures, Pulls, &C.. separately. Ma
terial for Lace Curtains.
Some choice styles of Summer Silks
for Ladies. Misses and Children.
Window Cleaners, Carpet Sweepers,
Flower Seeds, Patent Port Folio for
Business Papers, sundry other Novel
ties, &c.
Warren's entire Wheat" Patent
Flour. Look out for Circulars.