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The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-28

UNHAPPY marriages are not SO common
as Grabbed old maids and crusty old bach
elors would have the world believe. Some
times it happens though that connubial
bliss does not follow when a man and wo-
man take each other for better or for
worse; because occasionally the latter pre-
walls. Love making and match making are
two separate and distinct things. The first
springs from the innermost recesses of ii, e
heart, while the latter is a mere sentiment
atty or exped,ency. True love should b.
the only foundation upon which to base a
compact SO permanent and enduring as
marriage was designed to be. Sentimental
marriages are less defenceless thar any
others, and doubtless cause the most mis-
cry and painful o The woman,
however, in such marriages, is always the
dupe, and hence the greatest sufferer. The
case OF Victoria Morisini is perhaps the
most serious one OF this character happen
ing in modern times. She, as is well known,
was the petted daughter of one of the rich
est bankers in New York city, and conse-
quently was raised in the lap of luxury,
and surrounded by all the refinement that
wealth and society are capable OF
producing. In a giddy moment this
delicate young lady, influenced by some
inexplicable sentimentality, welded Ernest
Schelling, her fathers coachman. The mere
fact OF a coachman is, Of itself, no disgrace,
but the young damsel made such a parade
Of her ill-considered act as to attract the
attention OF the people all over the land.
II Schelling had been actuated by pure love,
instead OF expediency, and his bride had
sincerely requited that love, no harm would
have resulted from the connection between
them. But he was actuated by a sinister
motive and she by a desire for notoriety.
The sequel shows the folly Of their indiscre-
ton, for the groom is sking out a miserable
existence by working, when he car get it to
do, as q sub-street-car conductor. This
enables him to make from four to six dol
lars per week, while the bride, poor thing.
is compelled to appear on the varietysta
or, a. it is reported, take supernumerary
parts in the opera, and make herself at
t~ractive by wearing short clothes. This
teaches a sad lesson, n which it would be
well for all the sentimental misses to profit
by, rf.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-28
A LEAF OF HISTORY,
How the Term 3 ~ Notice Originated
in the Territory.

Sometimes we make history where we
least intend. One OF Dibbin's songs says:
There's a bright little angel that sits IN alof,
10 watch over poor Jack as he sails"
But II there is any such guardian spirit
watching over editors as they sail in, he
must neglect his journalistic duty some.
times while drumming the golden harp or
shaking out his pinions after the editor is
out.
Anyhow We have a little story to tell,
Along In the summer OF 1873 there was or.
canned In Deer Lodge a Ladies croquet
club. 1t was a select party OF consenial
spirits, and concluding to give it a name,
they determined upon one represented by
the INITIALS CA. U. P. The badges were so
printed, and the club was so known: and
remarkable as it may appear, the mem.
bers kept sacredly to themselves the signi6-
cation OF the mystic letters. One day Miss
Nannle Is. Kelley, in passing our office,
tapped on the window and said: .sNon't
you put a notice in the paper that / want
tne u. A. U. rs to be sure and meet on
the croquet ground in front of our house
at ~ O'Clock Saturday." yes" ..Will
you, now, sure enough?" yes "Ali
right; good day Good day" We there
upon wrote: "3-7-77. The G. A. U. P,'s
are requested to meet Saturday at loan
al the usual place-B. K" And it an.
peared in the New North West of Anansp+
10th. august
10 lind the sequel to this, refer to page
SO OF the History Of Montana. where the
ABOVE notice is solemnly set forth as BART
OF the history OF the Vigilantes of Montana
7 subsequently transpired that the e. A.
y; Club meant the 60 As You Please;
CIub. The notice was intended to attract
attehtlon, and it did; but we are willing to
stand up II cross our breast and dec1s re-
honest mum it was never contemplated
= H, sno"1d play a part in the history OF the
9ecret Tribunal OF Montana.-INew North
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-28
FATAL FALL
Two Hundred Feet Down n Shaft
Horribly M&nyied.

Yesterday afternoon DR.. Whitford, IT.,
the coroner was summoned over to the
Union Consolidated mine 80. !, to hold an
inquest upon a MAJ who had fallen down
the shaft and been instantly killed. Inc
unfortunate MAI proved to be DENNIS Me-
Carthy. who was employed as the carlllaH
on the surface. 4 bucket ii dirt had been
emptied into the car, and Mccarthy was
working at the hook on tie end Of 1t
cable. when he either stepped into %tneshal'
or slipped and fell, going down to the DOT,
tom. After making an examination nl tEs
remains DR.. WhitfOrl found that hoth I's'
were broken below the knees, III, back "@s
broken, as also was his neck and all oil INT
ribs on the left side, and the man was
mashed almost into Il pulp. Evidently n'
had fallen the two hundred feet and StLu'h
on his feet, and had been instantly hlIleti
Deceased was about 80 years OF age aI' '
unmarried. He had been employed al te
mine about four months, aud was all III ~
dustrious, sober and careful workman; i
will be buried this afternoon at 2 co'n
from Hibernian Hall. Walkerv1lle, un"s.
the auspices of the Ancient Order OF HUE
mans. Of which he was a member
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-28
The noble red man was made an example

The noble red man was made an example
of yesterday morning at Battleford.
N. W. T. Eight of these much-petted spec
linens Of humanity gave a final exhibition
OF dexterity in their boosted war dance, as
they dangled between the happy hunting
grounds and terra firma. Their sleek, pale
faced sy%mpathizers will doubtless denounce
the act OF the authorities as atrocious, be-
cause seven OF these innocent martyrs only
massacred, in cold blood and without any
provocation, ten whites at Frog Lake.
That's all they did. Among their defense
less victims were two priests, whose only
offense consisted in trying to persuade the
bloodthirsty assassins to desist in their
murderous work. Several women were car
ried away by the cowardly redskins, and
doubtless were compelled to undergo the
traditional outrages their noble captors
are distinguished for. Only two souls es-
capped from the Inflated settlement.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-28

YESTERDAY was appropriately observed
in this city. The day was all that could be
wished for; scarcely a cloud was seen to mar
the beauty OF the blue vaulted heavens and
the sun, the glorious monarch of the day,
shone forth in all his splendor, and the at
mosphere was fresh and balmy. These all
contributed to impress one with the hal
lowed influences II the day. Most OF the
business houses were closed early, and the
gamblers We'd with others in showing their
thankfulness for the Nations blessings by
suspending business throughout the day.
The churches were we'll attended, and the
streets were crowded with the young and
old, men and women, and a glance at their
countenances was sufficient to show that
their hearts throbbed with gratitude for
the rich blessings enjoyed by them. Had
it not been for the sorrow caused by the
sudden death OF Vice. President Hendricks
the festivities Of the day would have been
more generally enjoyed than ever before in
the Rocky Mountain region.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-28
SEMI. WEEKLY MINER.
BUTTE. NOVEMBER 20, 1885.
THINGS are coming very nicely for Butte

THINGS are coming very nicely for Butte
just now, and probably no place on the
American continent had more cause to
give thanks yesterday. The recent events
that are favorable to Butte are so
numerous that we cannot enumerate them
all, but a few OF the leading ones suggest
themselves as follows:
The Union Pacific Railway Company will
reduce the rate on salt to a figure that will
enable our mills to continue operations
and our silver mines to operate at profit.
The Secretary of the Interior has re-
scinded the absurd rulings OF Land Com
missioner Sparks in reference to the cutting
OF timber by miners and mining companies
upon the public domain, a measure that
threatened the greatest disasters to the
mining industry OF Montana.
The announcement comes from london
that so soon as the Anaconda contract be-
came known to the trade, the price OF cop
per advanced from f38, the lowest point
ever reached, to f44, at which it was quoted
yesterday.
In addition, our mines are multiplying in
numbers, the old ones are daily looking
better, the weather is delightful and Butte
is prosperous. Things seem ito he coming
orr way."
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-28

Brief Occurrences in the NeiGibofho'o
Yesterday.

Conductor West train to ulrFlSo" "',
very light yesterday morning.. "A
Mrs. Sunderland OF the Ozark 'it",I s
her guests to elegant Thanksgiving n''
John H. Maroney has been SET up u !
brakeman to conductor on the oPf1nSN"
run.
Billy Adamson, foreman OF the snors,
who attended the ball. returned home y"
terday.
Conductor Flanders brought IN WEN im.
eight passengers from the soH'n
yesterday. ...non.
Cha. s. Smith, rtmasterh nst y. fr
ic OF the U. & n. is up from Eagle NUN
a few days, load.
Mr.. Merkey was busily ensnsr' u, e. Ne.
ing two car loads OF ham iortaP'''
Cune yesterday. ,,,r, nv
Thos. Laird, the man who was III He
some falling freight, is getting an 7"
will be out in a few days. Va 30
Engineer Charley Hoyt OF Engine Nt o., re.
has taken a lay off and expects soon
turn to the lower end OF the Fo"'', > is
At the Utah and Northern yata ann tons
nov a pile OF coal containing ~" 30 feet
stacked up. 1t is 800 feet long
wide and 10 feet high. rra,k
The engagement is annonneS" Mss Mi Sulle
Conan, of South Butte, an" ,;are will
Steers, OF Eagle Rock. The ''i''''
take place Christmas day vent out
The boys who headed by HslIfS to return
to the Pipestone and eApeeae" returned
laden with bear and deer han 'cL rabbits
They brought with them two '"' ,s.terday
1t was noticeable at the SHOPS Judging
that water was in demand ""Stei good.
beverage is to be attributed 1t to 't tIf to say.
or other causes the boys deel'n'' have III
A number of the railroad boys nySeer House
ranged to give a ball at the II f'l Yrs. Cusi *.
tonight, Tor the benefit .ha s o' and t1s
The lady will furnish t .hn attend will DIV"
boys promise that all who"
n ~1oooop% %imn
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-28

The sudden death of Vice President Hen.
bricks may give rise to unexpected political
complications. The Constitution provides
as follows:
And be it further enacted, that in case of re.
moval, death, resignation or inability, both Of
the President and Vice-President of the United
States, the President of the Senate pro tempore,
and, In case there shall be no President of the
Senate, then the Speaker of the House of Repre-
sentatives, for the time being, shall act as Presi.
dent of the United States, until the disability be
removed, or a Pres ident shall be elected.
There appears to be nc President Of the
Senate, the latter body having failed to
elect such an officer previous to the ad.
journment. Immediately upon the as
sembling ofCongress the Senate will elect a
President and the choice will almost Ger.
tainly fall on Senator Edmunds, of Yer.
mont. II so elected, he will serve as acting
Vice-President during his term of Office,
but if the President should die he would
succeed only for the period between the va
cancy and the time necessary to elect a
President.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-28

The New York Engineering and Mining
Journal, which has never been particularly
friendly to Butte, has the following in refer.
ence to the salt rate: 1.-The Montana re.
duction works have long been taxed
enormously by the railroad, which charges
$50 IL ton freight On salt from Ogden to
Butte, 44O miles; and considering that
copper matte il carried from Butte
to New York, about 5000 miles, at
from SIS to $50 a ton, this out
rageous charge is all the more objectiona-
ble. After many vain protests. the mill
owners have combined and have notified
the railroad that, unless the freight on salt
il reduced $40 u ton. they will close their
works January LIST. 1t is to be hoped that
the railroad will promptly come to, terms.
1t now sells coal from it's Wyoming mines,
mnch farther away than Salt Lake. at from
s. to 50 ton, and in offering SO freight Tor
40 miles haul, the mill men were extreme
ly liberal. ...bout hall that 10 the figure the
railroad hust lace before very long"
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-28
WHO Is HEP

The Inter Mountain OF last evening has
the following vicious attack on some "antl'
ring" member OF the Republican party:
"probably one of the most d~espicable crea-
tures on earth is the disappointed poll
tician, who, after exhausting every effort
known to cunning and ingenuity to secure
q. nomination for office and finding himself
defeated, Immediately resorts to every spe
cies of abuse of his more fortunate rival,
and then, to make his infamy deeper ana
more damnable, acts in the capacity OF a
spy and informer, furnishing ammunition
to the enemy with which to fire upon his
marty associates. Such a perfidious wretch,
when known, should be singled out and
branded with the mark OF political infamy.
Under no circumstances should he ever be
trusted or recognized by those whom ne
has betrayed" This is very vicious, ard
the "perfidious wretch must feel crushed.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-28

IT will give the mining men and all resi-
dents OF the camp great pleasure to learn
that the Secretary of the Interior has set
aside the rules recently promulgated by
Commissioner Sparks relative to the cut
ting OF timber upon the public domain. In
our Geographic columns will be found a full
report of the Secretary's action in the
premises. This piece OF news is most well
come to the people OF Montana. This de-
clsion alone should be an incentive for
thanksgiving to-day in Butte.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-28
AN ANCIENT COIN.

Judge A. H. Barrett, OF this city, has re-
ceived a very interesting memento from his
friend, Robert Morris, of Kentucky, the
poet laureate OF Masonry in America. 1t
is in the shape of a bronze coin, struck at
Rome about 800 B. C. On the diverse side
. the head of the god Apollo, in re-
lief, and on the reverse the prow OF a vessel,
with the word "Roma" in raised capital
letters. The relic is a very interesting one
and is highly priced by Judge Barrett, not
alone for it's intrinsic value, but for the u.s.
sociations that cluster around it and the
friend from whom he received it. Mr.. Nor
ris found the coin in Rome.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-28

WE ure informed that there has been
some groundless talk in regard 10 the in
surance OF the ate H. B. Smith in the Ancient
Order United Workmen. 1t has been al
legged that the insurance would not be paid
because the insured had committed suicide.
There is no reason for saying any such
thing. The insurance OF the Ancient Order
u Workmen is an insurance that ~insures.
1t is paid under any and all conditions
fraud excepted-and is as sale as human
affairs can be made so. Mr.. Smiths pol
icy will b., paid, in due time. Thu insur-
ance given by this order is not only the
best and safest, but the cheapest in the
world.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-28
A NATIONAL

Just upon the eve of the day set apart
for National Thanksgiving and praise, the
whole country was startled by the sudden
| and unlocked for announcement OF the de-
cease OF Hon. Thomas A. Hendricks, Vice
! President oil the United States, which oc
Cured at his own home, in Indianapolis,
Indiana, at 5 o'clock Wednesday afternoon,
OF paralysis Of the brain (apoplexy).
No man in America has occupied a more
prominent position before the people, ior
the last quarter of a century, than the sub
ject of this biographical sketch. Mr.. Hend.
ricks was born in the State OF Ohio, in
1919, and was at the time of his death in
the 9th year OF his age.
Removing at an early age to the adjoin-
ing State of Indiana, he loon acquired, by
reason OF his superior natural abilities and
/ learning, a prominence in the Hoosier
State. A Democrat by education and
training, his voice was early heard in the
councils OF that party. Though a promi-
nent and uncompromising Democrat, and
falsely charged with being a sympathizer
with the South in the secession movement.
yet history proves him to have been
throughout that trying ordeal a firm un-
finching and incorporating supporter OF
the Union. So we'll known were his Union
sentiments. that, although opposed
politically to the party in power, his coun-
sci was not only eagerly sought by Presi-
dent Lincoln, but he was n OF his conf
Dental friends. He was elected United
States Senator from Indiana, and served
his State and the country with honor, dis
tinction and marked ability, from 1868 to
1869. In 1872, after one Of the most hot
ly contested political battles in Indiana, he
was t~riumphantly elected Governor, and
served in that office until 1876.
He a honored with the electoral votes
of five States for President in 1872, in con.
OF the decease OF Horace Greeley
the vote being counted. His name
has been upon more than one occasion
prominently mentioned by the Democracy
as their candidate for the Presidency. In
1875 he received the nomination for
Vice-P President, along with Samuel J.
Tilden for the Presidency, and, with
him. was elected, but counted out.
He wal strongly supported by the Demo
rats in the West for President last year, !
but gave way for Hon. Grover Cleveland
with whom Mr.. Hendricks a for the Vice
Presidency, and was elected, and inaugu-
rated on the fourth day OF March last.
Vice President Hendricks, like all other
truly great public men, shone to the most
advantage in private recluse in the midst OF
his family circle. He was loved and id
mired by all who knew him personally. OF
him it may be truly said that he was a
kind husband, an indulgent father and a
true friend. His death will be sincerely Ia |
mented all over the land, and his memory
cherished for all time by those who admire
craftsmanship and love pure, unselfsh pa
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-28

The store windows already display a
magnificent array OF holiday goods. A few
weeks more will suffice to make the stores
on Main, Park and Brondwa9 sights worth
seeing. A stranger remarked yesterday
that no mining amp could hold a candle
to Butte for fine stores. When all the holi.
day consignments OF fancy and serviceable
goods are received, our business thorough
fares will he more attractive thar the ave-
nues in the most extensive and well-man-
aged Eastern fairs.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-28

The merry face OF THE MINER will send
forth it's beaming rays of cheerfulness and
light into the households of all it's fortunate
subscribers as usual this morning. It's
well-edited columns, it's ably prepared and
carefully selected local news, together with
it's abundance of interesting Geographic
matter, have rendered it's morning visits a
necessity in every family. This is why The
MINER corps foregoes all relaxation and
works holidays as well as upon otherdays.
Its largely increasing circulation shows
that the people appreciate our untiring in
dustry to please them.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-28

ARE Singing matches evidences Of al adj
vanced civilization, or are they not rather
relics OF barbarism? Brute courage is not
calculated to improve the physical condi-
ton OF man, for it's example, when resorted
to by human beings, cannot fail to exert a
d%emoralizing influence wherever tolerated.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-28
SAYS the Helena Herald: "How v

SAYS the Helena Herald: "How various
and manifold are the applications OF the
word lady A recent exchange speaks OF
q lady who was employed in a hotel to
make up beds and sweep out" And why
not, pray? The true Specification OF the
word is the female head OF a family, the
most honorable position any woman can
hold. Its derivative Specification is the
mailer or carer of bread. Whynot ofbeds?
The woman employed in a lowly capacity
about an hotel may be ga ladye true,'
while she who lives in elegance and idleness
and is accustomed to lounge in "the back
parlor" may be anything but ia lady," a
title which she wears without dispute.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-28
WHAT CONGRESS WILL DO.

The near approach of the first session OF
the Forty Ninth Congress necessarily e1-
cites considerable interest in the legislation
which will CONF up before it. The first
step will be an effort to curtail the powers
Of the Committee on Appropriations, by
transferring the major portion of it's work
to other committees. This will be an
attempt to lessen the popularity and
weaken the influence OF Hon. s. j.
Rrandall, whose efforts as Chairman ofthat
committee have saved the Government
millions of dollars. Among other import
ant matters will be a bill to reform che
tariff, a bill to regulate Interstate COM
merce, bills to declare the forfeiture OF un-
earned land grants, a bill to establish q
postal telegraph, besides, possibly, a bill to
modify the civil service laws. Should the
Senate ratify the Nicaragua treaty, the
House will have to inaugurate a meas
ure providing means to carry out
the scheme. Bills for the promotion
OF trade with South and Central Amer
lea will probably be introduced by
friends oil the late commission. A bill to
repeal the Bland Act must be expected from
the representatives Of the Eastern banking
interests. A bill for the amendment OF the
Chinese Exclusion Act. An attempt will be
made to induce the Senate to look favor.
ably upon the Foster treaty with Spain.
The disabilities under which ~German-Amer.
leans now labor when they return to their
mother country may possibly form the
subject Of bills or resolutions. Many other
important bills will be considered. It is to
be hoped that the Chinese Restriction Act
will be so amended as to effectually prevent
the smuggling Of Mongolians into this coun-
try. II this is done the country will soon
be relieved OF this race OF heathens, because
Christian men and women are now eagerly
seeking employment in their places.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-28
News from N,w nr,oo.

"A letter was received Yesterday bv p.
MINER from John Bread, ..MontanD ~ IaE
missioner to the New OrIerns'Exposiht; COM
which ne says that 'thc prosyects slon, in
Tor a successful Exposition after regood
thirty days. The oldest iniahita,nt first
dict hne open weather this wits pre-
those who prefer sunshine and and
blossoms to snow storms and :olahse
VIII 40 well to come down here abont N an
day times. The railroad and loc"i holi'
portation facilities are excellent S Trans,
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-28
He Got Gagged.

Yesterday evening a colored y
gave the name Of Cooper, and wh' VINO
somewhat intoxicated, amused "No was
going around among the Sheets ''ei Sy
southern portion Of the city, and n aa ;ne
INTO the houses Of the residents tbera y
one or two instances Tightening the lad; Ill
and children in the building. FinauvvEF s s
became so bold that a couple Of ]gentIayna ne
captured him and brought him ttlneA
and tnrned him over to the cTtv W p sG%i !
and he will be interviewed by Judge Frsna5
to-day. 's'ca