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The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12
Death Of Morris Welsh.

narly yesterday morning Morris Walsh
e eli-know variety performer at tn.
GTua!ue' dled OF pneumonia at the Sisters
c n sad Ma AFTER an illness OF ten DAYS. De.
f Pb;se was IS years Of age, a native q
tr,,a eapn'a, and Morris Welsh was his
marr name. About five years aeo he was
now '' co. TO Lola Seton, the actress who is
conn,a p.aying an engagement here. The
aeo to aaseo In Butte about five months
Com;oua accePt the engagement at the
ously4 W ann nav played there continu-
man, and had a host Of fr;en s9a' haa
~ hn "a out OF the profession. The ion ouon III, IN
t th.s place from Petit's undertak;na rao WI.
'n's afternoon at 2 O'Clock waxing room
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12
The Butte Orchestra Concart

Beginning tomorrow evening, the Butte
orchestra will give a series of concerts at
henshaw Hall, which certainly must prove
very attractive feature. The gentlemen
ol 1ne orchestra are all musicians OF repute,
; %" at' ,ne y nave oeen hard at work practic'
lug Ior tne past three months under the
conductorship OF Prof. Volk, the talented
vlo!lnlst. The concerts are not a mona.
making scheme. but are intended to furnish
q legitimate and proper place of resort on
sunday evenings for those who do not
care to attend church and who will not
a11end the variety shows. The music viii
os nrst-ciass, and cannot fail to he an.
preclated by those who attend. ne
audience. ''"' " large
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12
SCROFULA

can only be cured by a thorough puridcs
ton Of the blood. If this is neglected,
the disease perpetuates its faint through
generation after generation. Among Its
earlier symptomatic developments are
Eczema, Cutaneous Eruptions, tn.
mors, Boiis, Carbuncles, ErysipelaA
Purulent Ulcers, Nervous and Ply
steal Collapse, etc. If allowed to con.
tinue, Rheumatism, Scrofulous Ca
tarrh, Kidney and Liver Diseases,
Tubercular Consumption, and var-
Gus other dangerous or fatal maladies, as
Drodnced nv Il.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

they have great statesmen in New Hamp-
shire. Last winter they adopted a law
compelling, under heavy penalties, the
butterine and oleomargarine manufacture
ers to give their product a pink color. The
law is being enforced, the courts holding
that as the manufacturers OF bogus butter
color their wares, they might as well
make it pink as yellow. and that the peo-
pie are entitled to such protection against
the fraud. The sellers OF oleomargarine in
Butte evidently do not buy in New Hanp-
shira
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

THIS is an opinion by the New York Sun:
1.-The Republicans will search the Senate in
vain for a presiding officer whose health
gives better promise Of a longer life than
President Cleveland seems likely to enjoy"
1t is to be hoped that the Suns predictions
may be verified,
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

AN ENGLISH lady, secretary of the anti
vivisection league, writes to M. Pasteur
that she has escaped hydrophobia five or
six times, by ca~uterisation OF the wound,
and offers to submit herself to be bitten
by any anin1al in Mr.. Pasteur's labratory
to prove that she can ward of the
malady.. The strong faith Of the young
lady should've put to the test.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

SENATOR DoLPH, Of Oregon, has already
introduced a new land law bill, which seems
to be very sweeping in it's character. The
very brief and unsatisfactory condemnation
of the bill which the wires have brought us,
published elsewhere, does not indicate that
Montana.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

The action of the Commissioners in es-
tablishing electric lights between Butte and
Walkerville and between Butte and South
Butte gives universal satisfaction. The
Commissioners have done no public act re-
Gently that has given such unqualified sat
iofo ction
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12
TuAr was an amusing sight which pI

THAT was an amusing sight which pre-
scented itself at the corner OF Main and
Granite streets, last evening. A party OF
street exhorters, working in the interest OF
some local religious revival, by their speak
ing and singing. collected quite a number OF
people. The crowd consisted OF all classes
OF our people, and here and there were WIS.,
ible the sensational and glaring banners OF
the Arion and the Comique. The carriers
OF these banners took advantage OF the re-
lieious gathering to advertise the at
fractions OF the Vaudevilles. 1t was a sight
and a gathering that one can find only in a
live Western mining camp.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

WE understand that the members OF the
Grand Army resident in Butte will soon
organize a corps OF the Sons OF Veterans,
an auxiliary organization composed OF the
sons of ex-soldiers of the Union. The
object of the Order is to instill into the
minds OF the young a love OF country and
OF the flag,
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

The sudden and unexpected death of
William H. Vanderbilt, Americas richest
citizen, will cause a severe shock to the
commercial world. He has been in en-.
feebled health for some time and it is be-
ieved had virtually withdrawn from the
stock market and had his affairs in shape
for dissolution. However, no man pos
s~essing such vast interests can be called
from the earth without causing serious
complications.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12
Touching the extortionate freight rate on

Touching the extortionate freight rate On
salt. in which we are SO deeply interested,
and which Messrs. Kimball and Shelby
come here to inquire into, the Walkerville
News of tomorrow will have the following
to say editorially:
It would seem that a reduction in the freight
of milling salt by the Utah & Northern is not yet
an accomplished fact. The railroad authorities
appear 10th to reduce their revenue in this par
ticular, and the mining companies are equally
determined to submit to what they consider an
extortion no longer. It is threatened, and we
speak advisedly when we say that it is no idle
threat, to suspend mining and milling opera
tons after January LIST, unless a satisfactory
arrangement is made with the railroad company
in the matter of a salt tariff. Already the Lex
ington Company has reduced its working force
almost one-half; the Alice Company are prepar-
ing to make a sweeping reduction in the list of
its employees, and so with the Moulton and all
other mines in this vicinity. The reason given is
the enormous expense of working the ore, prin-
cipally entailed by the excessive cost of milling
salts. The mining people are satisfied that with
a competing railroad the rates must be lowered
materially, and knowing the ore they have in
sight will keep, intend to suspend operations
until they can work it to their advantage. This
stoppage of work in the mines will throw about
1000 men out Of employment on this side of the
hill alone; it will cause a complete stagnation
In all kinds of business and will greatly retard
the growth of the camp. Three months Of idle
ness in the mines means the ruination Of many
now doing a prosperous business. This is the
outlook at present, and it is earnestly hoped that
Messrs. Kimball and Shelby will 1ndorse the
sentiments of Assistant General Superintendent
Dickinson in this matter, and conclude to report
in favor ola reduction In the freight rates on
milling salts. It seems poor policy on the part'of
the company, for a temporary gain, to efectually
force on absolute suspension Of the very indus
try from which they derive so much revenue.
This expresses the sentiment of the com
munity. The mill managers have definitely
determined no longer to exhaust the mines,
without some prospect Of decent returns.
We trust that Messrs. Kimball and Shelby
will stay long enough in the camp to thor
oughly fami]iarize themselves with the sub
ject to the end that they may be able to act
inte]ligently in the premises.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

Nh. BALDw1N's majority is mot SO large as
we could wish it, but there is one consola-
ton about it, not a solitary sure thing
m an, thief, thug or bunco man voted for
him. He owes his election very largely to
the respectable element OF the Republican
party, who voted for him almost without
execution.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

Mr.. McHATToN, who has been acting City
Attorney since the sad death OF H B.Smith,
is a young man Of promise. He has filled
the office most acceptably and to the en-
tire satisfaction OF the Mayor and Alder
men. He has, in the discharge OF his du-
ties, shown superior talents and enhanced
his reputation as a lawyer and a skilful
business man. He will be heard from in
the future.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12
GENERAL MANAGER KIMBALL

GENERAL MANAGER KIMBALL, OF the
Union Pacific Railway Company, and
party, left for the East, yesterday. Mr..
Kimball has thoroughly investigated the
sail. question and studied it's bearings upon
the future Prosperity ofthe camp. He came
to no decision while here, but undoubtedly
will make a decision soon after his return
to Omaha. He can make no change in the
rate vithout; the assent Of the Northern
Pacific Railroad, which has not yet been
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

The MINER will hereafter have q daily
news letter from Helena, having established
a regular agency in that city. All the news
will be given in these letters, without lear
or favor. There will be no suppression to
please any clique or class. People who
want all the news Of the Territory should
subscribe for THE MINER.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

The ignorant druggist, who doesn't
know quinine from morphia, has got his
work in ON the human family in Indiana.
He has poisoned a whole household. "Mur-
der as a Fine Art" should be discussed at
the next druggists convention.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

IT looks as though Congress intended to
look into the right Of Austria-Ilungary to
refuse to receive Mr.. Kelly as our Minister
resident at Vienna. This is right. If Aus
tria has snubbed this country we should
know it, to the end that we may sever d.
plomatic relations with that power. We
would lose nothing by such a course and
would save Il not inconsiderable sum of
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12
Description.

OF the gold coinage. $40. O48. 500 were in
Double Eagles; $2,246,890 in Eagles;
$2.545. 900 in Hall Eagles; $3.50 in So
gold pieces; Sc, 1892 so in Quarter Eagles,
and 1871 in dollars.
The profits OF the Government from coin
ing silver are greater than most peoplehave
any idea Of. The s%eignorage on the coinage
Of silver dollars during the fiscal year was
81. 1855, 278.8l, and on subsidiary silver
coined at Philadelphia $%1O,197.61-a to-
tai for the year of $4.3e5.476.45 OF this
amount, the sum OF $67,554.71 was paid
for expenses incurred in the distribution of
the coin, ($63,O64.25 being paid the express
companies, and $4,354.56 for bags,
bagging. etc., and $135.9O for tele-
graphing.
The Director of the Mint. after carefully
revising, from the most authentic sources,
estimates Of the coin circulation in the
United States, it appears that the amount
of coin in the country on LIST July, 1885,
a some $500, 600, 900, of which $780,
900, 600 consisted of gold coin, and $685.
100000 Of silver coin.
~
The estimated value of silver and gold in
this Territory last year was 80, 900
gold and 1000, 900 in silver, making a
total of $9,17O.OOO.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

The New York Board of Trade yesterday
took a hand at giving silver a black eye.
It is beginning to look as though silver
hadn't a solitary friend. If the silver pro-
ducers will not organize to protect their
own interests it cannot be expected that
any one else will champion their cause.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

The opera season is a very successful
one. The company, the costumes, the
Suggesting, the orchestra, indeed, every
thing connected with the production, are
all that can be desired. The operas are
being produced in excellent style and the
audiences are delighted.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

The surplus emu OF the country
should be put into ships OF wal and coast
defenses. Fifty millions thus expended an
nually for four or five years would revive
every dropping interest in tho country and
put us in position to make American citi-
zenship respected the world over.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

IT IS reported from Baltimore that Rev.
Aschenfelter tried 1.-THE kiss OF the Lord"on
the pretty girls OF his congregation of that
city. The kiss OF Judas would be prefera-
BILE to these clerical tendernesses.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

The demise OF Captain Jesse Archer, OF
Florida, is announced, in consequence OF a
hand.to-mouth% encounter for a wager with
a quart OF whisky. Captain Archer was an
old sea.dog. and his death demonstrates
anew that there is always more or less
danger, to somebody, in betting on the
tankaee of a tar.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

"ScHooL WHISPERS is the title of a new
monthly publication that has made it's ap-
pearance in Butte. It is published and
edited by A. c. Newill, OF the Butte High
School. 1t will be devoted to the interests
OF the public schools. Success to it.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

If all the Republicans who declined to
vote "the rings" ticket are "traitors,"
then this meek OF the woods" is full of
them. The alleged TRAITORS" seemed to be
in quite robust health, last evening.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

The escape OF the three prisoners from
the county Jail appears to be the result OF
the most culpabIe negligence. There APP
pear to be no excuses for the escape and
the matter should be officially investigated.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

HERE we are III midwinter and yet the
reports come that the cholera scourge has
become epidemic in Brittany. The Presi-
dents reference to the necessity OF prompt
action az aNation against the introduction
of this terrible disease into this country.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

The great West is deeply interested in
ANYTHING that will improve our great water
ways. Water transportation is infinitely
cheaper and better than any other. The
MINER trusts that the Territory will be
represented in the Kansas City Convention.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

The Commissioners OF Missoula county
have awarded their county printing to an
Eastern firm. They could, undoubtedly,
have the work done as cheaply and as well
IN the Territory. TaE MINER is ready to
duplicate any prices that any outside
house may give, acting in good faith.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

The New YEAR MINER will reach every
portion of the civilized world. This is as
sured by the orders which we have already
received. It will be an invaluable adver-
Using medium.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

The men who are breaking away from
Mr.. Parnell are not true friends OF Ireland.
The cause of Ireland and OF the Irish can
best be served by united action.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

THEY have lively campaigns outside OF
Montana. Mr.. Callan has called Mr.. Par
nell "a deliberate liar, slanderer and cow
ard" The Inter Mountain should employ
Mr.. Callan as political editor.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

SINCE the civil war Richmond, Virginia,
has had no paper worthy the name OF
newspaper. The Wing has just been sold
and a reform is promised.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

PRINCE ALEXANDER has declined King
Milan's offers OF peace. Alexander is evil
IDENTIFY reaching after that bauble, a crown.
His ambition may prove his ruin.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

The verdict of a Reading, Pennsylvania,
Jury, in a breach OF promise case, shows
that the value of a Pennsylvania girl as
steady company is about 81 a week. This
ia dirt CHEAP.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

The English election returns are about
as complicated as those OF America usually
are. The Indications are that the Tories
and Parnellites, united, will hold the con-
troll of Parliament.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

OUR Helena correspondence is attracting
considerable attention. It will improve
az our correspondent becomes more famil-
lar with his field of labor.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

FREQUENTLY it is rum-monia, instead OF
pneumonia. No single cause is SO pro-
ductive OF pneumonia in high climates as
the excessive use Of liquor. Shut her down.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

NEW YORK, December 1O.-Afew davs aoo
an unknown man vas taken in an nncon'
sclous condition to Bellevue Hosn;ta1
where he died the next day. The bodv was
removed to the morgue, where yesterday +
Wall street broke. "~"A' q
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

Mint; lex mas been a change in the Branch
con adart Joining with Fred. hnmss o ~ tss
to R,,tt Of the place. Mr.. Hart hss ~ o .ne
onebiv TOT San Francisco and = thnr'
S1sa'y familiar with the busin.s. - eoor'
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

JUDGING from the length and force OF his
recent letter, we should say that the Hon.
Samuel J. Tilden is in very robust health.
He may yet write an inaugural address.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

We desire to repeat the prediction, that
no man who places himself upon record as
opposed to silver will ever be President of
the United States.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

MEADERvlI.LE and the entire camp are to
be congratulated ON the narrow escape of
the Montana Colusa mine from a serions
contiagration, yesterday.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

If the comets could 60 a-starring the
country would be flooded with new stellar
attractions. The discovery OF new comets
has been SO great this season.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

The MINERS new year number is now in
the hands OF the printers. It will be one OF
the most interesting books on Montana
ever issued.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

The Grand Army boys had Il delightful
time, last evening, at their ball. 1t was
one of the most enjoyable affairs ever given
in the CITY.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

The sulphur fumes were something fright
full last night. A fortune awaits the man
who will invent a process by which these
fumes may be consumed.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

DOUBLING THoMAsEs still shake their
heads, but The MINER continues to grow.
It is quite prosperous and appears regu-
larly every day OF the year., for Butte, He
lena and the whole Territory.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

If it had been a clear and pleasant day,
Mr.. Baldwin's majority would have beer
greater. T%hirty-nine will, however, doom
a cold, stormy day.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

LoaAN's book will probably sell so that
it will leave it's author in comfortable cir
cumstances. Without reference to politics,
the old 'boys in blue" will all hope go.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

The biggest bunco joint in the city is a
snide jewelry shop on Main street, near
Broadway. The place deserves the atten.
ton OF the police.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

HEAVY ENGINES and heavlly-laden cars
are straining the light rails on the Utah
and Northern. The cold weather is telling
on them.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

EVERY s%ure-thing ma voted and worked
Hamilton. How does our great relig-
ious contemporary explain this fact?
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

The MINER and the Helena Independent
are the only two papers that published the
Presidents Message without mutilation.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

The MINERS New Year number viii have
a wider circulation than any other publ
cation on Montana ever issued.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

The Inter Mountain was badly scooped,
yesterday. Indeed, it appears to nave
been an exceedingly frigid day for our even
ing contemporary.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

IHE opera season is SO successful that it
should suggest the idea OF making it a per-
manent feature OF the camp.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

A sPE of The MINERS New Year
number will be issued in a few days. This
special edition will not be issued until New
Years day.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

Nor a more pleasant place to spend an
evening can be found in Montana than the
Butte Grand Opera House.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

IT was a Democratic victory, that OF yes
terday, but it was achieved by the people,
irrespective OF party bias. It WAS a vic
tory for reform in municipal affairs.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

THE Christmas tree is on the way and
the little folk are dreaming of Santa Claus.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

1T is a noticeable fact that since the cleo
trio lights have come into use to light the
;ity there have been no holds-up.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

The police seem to have awakened to
the fact that bunco men have been working
the town. Seems to have been an after
election arousal.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12
KINGS EVIL

Was the name formerly given to scrofula
because of q superstition that it could be
cured by a kings touch. The world .
wiser now, and knows that
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

The Mormons are beginning to show
some regard for public opinion. They are
wincing under the lash Of public sentiment
and there is some hope in this.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

TO-DAY and Monday mark the limit for
the payment of city taxes. After Monday
the penalty will be added. Pay up.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12
Herr Strasslnan Deo5

IHE bunco men all opposed Mr.. Baldwin
This is greatly to the credit of the success.
full candidate.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

MAY there be no holes in the bottoms Of
the Christmas stockings OF any readers. of
The MINER.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

Do not be deceived into buying a cheap
oroide watch at a snide auction show for a
genuine article. Steer clear Of snide jew.
elry shops.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-12-12

N in the Helena Independent are
once more talked OF. A number of persons
are named as probable