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The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07
Discussing the silver question the Chicago

DlscUssING the silver question the Chicago
Tribune says: Opinions caught up at
random from merchants, farmers and
mechanics may display many confused and
contradictory notions, but it remains true
that in any matter vitality affecting their
welfare the instincts OF the people are inn
measurably superior as a practical guide to
the speculations OF doctrinaires or the the
cries OF professional money-changers. This
truth, so often demonstrated in the history
OF this country, deserves to rank as an
axiom in American politics." The Tribune
is a staunch friend to silver and it has, by
inviting contributions from the masses,
discovered that they are almost a unit in
iavOr OF the silver coin.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

The above table shows that silver has but
once before been as low within fifty years.,
and that once was during 1876 and caused
at that time by demonstration on the Con-
tinent. The present decline here is caused
by the expected cessation OF coinage. which
is not likely to be realized.
The Warner compromise measure will
probably not receive serious consideration,
as some OF it's provisions are generally re-
garded as unconstitutional. 1t is argued,
for instance, and with much force, that
the government has no more right to pur-
chase bullion to store uncoined, and then
predicate notes upon it, than it would have
to buy and store wheat, corn or any other
product for the same purpose.
The prices OF silver for the closing week
OF September were as follows:
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

In nearly every public place, in saloons,
gambling houses and some of the variety
theaters, may be seen nightly lads ranging
in age ron 10 to 16, who are not prepar-
ing themselves for a fair start IN the world.
These boys should be at their homes or in
some other place where there is a purer
moral atmosphere. 1t should be the duty
OF some one to look after these boys. They
are on the downward course and it is the
duty OF the community to protect itself by
protecting these lads from themselves.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

Mr.. RAuNHElM's letter in to-day's MINER
calls attention to a subject that should re-
ceive the serious consideration of the
owners of copper mines. The duty on
copper ores does not seem to protect do
lnestic ores, because of a senseless and
dangerous system OF rebates. The figures
presented by u correspondent and which
were derived from official sources are not at
all encouraging and really indicate that the
Government is paying a premium on I'M
ported ores.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

Ey-CoNGREssMAN KMLINGER, OF Pennsyl-
wanna, is a practical politician. He "S'rF"@
his time" in all excellent school aiit,
though a Republican, is sufficiently honest
to express his views freely. In a recent
interview he said: "Ies, 7 know a little
about politics. have served my time. l
was in Congress under Buchanan, Lincoln
and Garfield. l know how things are
worked at Washington. The Government
clerks are barnacles and intend to stick,
even if they haveto tern Democrats. They
will never resign. They don't care any
thing about civil service reform; it is the
Office they are after. Country people know
nothing about the beautiful abstract
theories of civil service reform that the
city papers preach. 1t is beyond their
comprehension at present. think it will
be a generation before the rural districts
will desire to run the Government on that
programme. My constituents are Republic
can, but none OF them believe in long ten
ure OF Office. They will not submit to it,
either. If the Democrats are in, they say,
Why let them be responsible for the
Government and run it. That is the gen.
eral view OF my constituents. Personally
| favor civil service reform and think in
years to come ii may be practicable. AT
present it is uot.h
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

The proposition made at a meeting ~
the members OF the Irish National L,eaa,a
at New York, on Monday, to send fytv ~.
the most prominent Irish-American citi1
zens to Ireland to assist at the b,,st;n.s -:
the election OF Home Rule Nember, :"
nameh' is an 1ll-considered one. As Mr.
sullivan well says, Ireland never suffers fon
oratory, it is money she and her bra vasao
need' Inc money that would be reouiraa
to carry out a project such as tbaton+Eaoa
atthe New York meeting would bp ~of;ne..
more asslstanc to Mr.. Parnell thar on :,
broad-chested orators in America Vle
scheme should be abandoned Inc
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

The silver men have little to hope for
from the Government representative on
the continent making a special inquiry into
the silver question. The special commits
sioner is Mr.. Manton Marble, Of New York.
He was formerly owner OF the World and
his intimate relations with men on Wall
street scarcely mark him as the mar for SO
delicate a mission. He has already inter-
viewed the German, Austrian, Italian and
French Commissioners OF Finance and is
now in England. His report will largely in
auence the President in his recommends
tons to Congress.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

BARRING it's abominable politics, the Uni
cago Tribune is by all odds che best ne"s-
~ ner in the West. 1t is marked by apih'y'
and devotion to prlncip'e SUI
dom seen in a newspaper anywhere. us
department is very conipie.o ""' 49,
ers the entire country. There II ho'"''s
about the Tribune. 1t Is souho
an the silver issue. as it is on ill ques-
tions peculiarly affecting the great "esu-
For this reason alone, il no Others eS'soeo'
ii should have the preference over AL QUIET
Chicago napers among western people.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

The course pursued by the Administration
dc es not meet with the full approval of the
politicians, but it pleases the commercial
world and all thoughtful people who admire
honesty and purity and ability in public
affairs. The Administration is steadily
growing upon the country and it will hold
a very firm place in the confidence and
esteem OF the people before 1888. Though
t has been in power but a few months it
will be disappointment to US lifts influence
will not be apparent in the returns OF the
elections this fall.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

THE New York Republicans have been
very careless and not at all enterprising.
They didn't have a line denunciatory of
the secession plank in the Dakota Con-
%stitution, nor did they 6ewa1l the ruin of
American industries and the decay of our
business because OF the wicked Democracy.
1t is true that business began to revive at
a most inOpportune time, but that would
ordinarily not make any difference to a
Republican platform builder. The New
York Republicans lack enterprise this
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

EARLY during the present month the
great explosion at He'll Gate will take
place. More than 800, 900 pounds OF high
explosives will be used in four miles of tun-
neling and it is hoped to remove 275,O0o
cubic yards, OF rock. The great work; if
successfully consunlmated, will remove a
serious obstruction to shipping and vastly
improve the natural channel to New York
harbor. The greatest interest has been
taken by engineers in the work and the re-
suit OF the explosion will be awaited with
anxiety.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

Mr. LEE w. FOSTER, who was appointed
postmaster at Anaconda, on Saturday,
has declined the honor, which he did not
seek, Mr.. Foster is not eligible to the po-
s,tion being a resident of Silver Bow
county, and not OF Deer Lodge. But for the
bar of non-residencs, the appointment
would have been an excellent one,
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

The death rate OF Denver-l.39 pefthou-
sand jnhabitants-is probably the smallest
OF any city of it's size in the United states.
This is due to the city's excellent system OF
underground sewerage and the genera
enforcement OF wise sanitary precautions
The typhoid epidesnics Of 1879 and 1851
aroused the people Of the city to the neees'
sity OF looking after sanitation. 1hus
good flowed from the terrible scourge-
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

THE President seems to haye regarded
the assay Office as a non-political one, and
has filled it with a gentleman from a less
important Office who is specially fitted by
education and experience 10 discharge the
duties. The incumbent OF this Office should
have a thorough technical education and
the new appointee appearto beso equipped.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

THAT the College OF Montana is growing
in favor with the people OF the Territory
gives us genuine pleasure. 1t is an excellent
institution, ably conducted and deserving
of the strongest support on the part OF the
oeop!e OF the Territory. Deer Lodge is a
delightfully."- located town, with a salubrious
climate, excellent water and good society.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

THE coiored men OF Virginia have set the
example of rising in revolt against the die
tation OF the Republican party They nave
issued their declaration Of independence
and a right excellent ring it has. 1t is the
death-knell OF the Republican party and
the end OF the bloody shirt.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

A is on loot to create a new
State out Of Southern Ca liiornia, to include
the seven Southern counties. The move
ment has gone forth from Los Angeles, and
the excuse is found in the fact that the
State Board OF Equalization has increased
the assessment Of Los Angeles county alone
by $4,000, 600. Los Angeles would, of
course, be the capital Of the new State.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

The rail mill of the Colorado Coal and
Iron Company, after being idle many
months, has again resumed operations on
Il 1,OOO-ton steel rail- contract from the
Denver & Rio Grande Railway Company.
These works are the only extensive ones
west OF St. Louis, and are in fact expert
mental, Until the fatal advent in Colorado
Of Mr.. Lo7ejoy, as President OF the Denver
& Rio Grande Railway, the works were
-
quite prosperous, but his idiotic manage.
ment brought them to the verge OF bank
rnptcy and they have been under a
cloud since.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

The artesian stratum has been found at
Miles City, at 81 depth Of 1872 feet. The
well was sunk for the Inter Ocean Hotel.
At the depth given the flow is Q gallons
per day, without piping. The discovery
is one of great Importance and should be
an incentive for some one in Butte to sink
a well here.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

IT is q noticeable fact that the South is
not largely represented among those who
are seeking positions at Washington. The
people Of the South seem to be moved by
only one purpose, to build up the material
resources OF their section. They Go not
seem to have time to bother aboutpolitics.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

BUTTE is not only the liveliest and most
prosperous mining camp on earth, but 1t
is the most orderly. Breaches OF the peace
are very rare and the general conduct OF
the people as orderly and peaceful as one
would find in any agricultural region OF like
POPULATION.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

IT is estimated that the corn crop OF the
country will reach nearly 1000, 600 ,O0O
bushels. Corn will be a cheaper fuel in
Kansas and Nebraska this year tnan coal
or wood. Indeed, it looks as though it
would be a drug in the market.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

How unhappy must be the man who is
built upon SO narrow-gauge a principle
thai he cannot find happiness in the pros
purity OF his fellows. The mar whose life Is
a burden to him because OF envy should cut
his existence short. Such a man is a real
curse to humanity; he casts a chill over all
with whom he comesin contact. There are
such creatures in this bright world.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

NOBODY is deceived by the bloody SHIRT
issue. It is raised simply to distract at
tention from the real issue, or to cover the
want of an issue, as in Ohio. No one Is
more disgusted with the identification OF
the subject tina the colored people them
selves. in whose interest it was raised
originally.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

PARENTS should take a lively. interest in
the schools. 1t is not only their right, but
their duty, to visit the schools and see per-
sonally the methods employed by the
teachers. Interest in the schools by par
cnts is the best incentive to the true and
conscientious teacher.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

THE Butte Grand will be opened on Mon
day next, when John A. Stevens will appear
with his excellent company. He will give
"Pa sion's Slave" unknown" "Second
Love-" Convict 1904" and "Enoch Ar
den." He will be followed on the 10th by
the Grismer-Davies combination, SO that
we have two weeks OF legitimate drama
ahead.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

IT is generally admitted that a temporary
SUSPENSION Of the coinage OF silver would be
wise.-Chicago Telegram.
Why would it be wise? Who admits that
it would be wise? No one out this way
and no one anywhere who has looked into
she merits of silver as a circulating medium.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

The Knights Of Labor come back at Cen
eral Manager Galloway in a very vigorous
manner, but do not appear to be II bit
more determined than he was. There may
be the most friendly feeling between the
Union Pacific management and its en-
ployes, but one wouldn't think so to Judge
from the tenor of the letters which are
passing between them.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

Our church directory will indicate where
the churches are located and the hours at
which services will be held: the location OF
the variety theaters is ascertained by the
presence OF brass bands.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

THE authorities still continue a force OF
men on duty in Chinatown. Cranks and
chronic kickers may object TO this, but it
is a wise precaution, worthy OF conmenda-
ton. In Butte the lives and property Of
all are equally respected.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

The improvement in the theatrical bust
ness is an indication OF the revival Of bust
ness generally throughout the country.
The Democratic Government is not fulfill
ing the prophecies made by Mr.. Blaine and
his satellites.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

DESPITE the cart-wheel silver dollars
which are said to be c~logging the industries
OF the country, trade is reviving, and the
commercial outlook all over the country
has not been SO good for two or three
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

THE telegraph informs the world hat the
Sultan has once again taken a firm
stand" We hear this so often that it is
becoming monotonous, and then the old
fellow always has to be propped up by
some other power to keep him from falling.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

THE honorable disposition OF those con-
nccted with the prize ring was shown new
by the conduct OF those who attended the
Donnelly-Berry fight at Pittsburg yester-
day. Pepper proved more effective on
Berry than DOnnelly's fists.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

DUBLIN's broken bank, the Munster, has
resumed business, under new management.
The old officials have not yet been dis
covered, but an anxious community is
looking for them.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

The irrepressible book agent drops into
poetry in reply to the lawyers whom he
posters. His cheek and flow OF language
mark him as specially fitted for the bust
ness which he is pursuing.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

THE MINER has offered d standing re-
ward for the apprehension OF the coward
who on Monday night fired a bullet at Its
composing room, or for information that
NAV lead to his arrest and conviction.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

THERE is trouble among the brokers in
New York and the "bear'' operators seem
to be worsted. The firm OF William Heath
& Co., long in existence and ~favorably
known, was the first to 60.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

WITH one-half OF the Bishops and priests
in exile, many in Jail and others renouncing
the faith, the Mormon hierarchy is in a
great stress at present. What will the out
,on,o bao
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

The outlook for the camp never was
better than it is at present. Butte will be a
very prosperous camp next year. The out
put will be very large and there will be at
least 10000 people here.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

The Treasury Department purchased last
week, 100000 ounces; deposits OF fine
silver at the New York assay office, 1O7,-
900 ounces; imports for the week at New
York, $119, 200; exports for the week from
New York, 5000, TAO.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07
JAMES HOTEL.

European Plan, Cor. Main and Frr
Street. Rates $500 per day. No Eza
charge for meals in Restaurant. Shortn
der House. Sample Rooms. The patron
age OF the travelling public solicited.
J. d. KEEFE.
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e BREWERY,

Lager Beer, Porter and Ale. BotaA
and Key Beer furnished at the shortst
notice. Orders by mail promptly attsna
to Office, Main street, Blue Front.
ROBT. FENNER, Proprrta
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

FIVE or six brass bands, crowded side
walks and the shrill voices of the street
fakirs give Butte a lively appearance these
pleasant Fall evenings.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

BUTTE is a sight worth seeing on Satur-
day nights. The streets are alive with
people and Main street strongly reminds
one OF Chestnut street, Leadville, in 1879
and $50.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

The fund for the Grant memorial at New
York is growing slowly, but growing surely.
1t has now reached the sum OF $50 5000,
about onc-twelfth OF the amount required.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07
a BEER HhLL.

Front Street. The iavorite resort Il
Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars, Aes an
Bottled Beer.
WILLIAM SUFFER-, Proprietor
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SSELH e ECvGEH,

Silver Bow Brewery Depot. WAofsaE
Dealers in Wines, Liquors and t1san'
Beer by the Keg or Case. Bottled PoEta
q Speciality. Pool Table in adjunct.
MAIN STREET.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

PEACE reigns in Montreal, and the Ameri-
IAN ~absconders are once more happy.
Montreal would be very lonesome now
without it's American colony.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

News comes from Macedonia that the
Skuptochina has been holding secret
sessions. Something terrible must be i'm
pending when the ~Skuptochina gets to-
gether, whatever it may be.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

The President has been making additions
to the civil service rules, and revoking
others. The President is giving this sub
ject his serious attention.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07
GROCKEr & KING,

Dealers in Tobacco and Cigars, tEl'
Nuts and Confectionery, Il General Lln'U
Stationery and Periodicals.
MAIN STREET.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

MONTANA cattle are IN great demand In
the Chicago market and bring higher prices
than any others, as the the Geographic
market report daily shows.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

Roscoe CoNKLNG never was more popu-
lar nor more courted by prominent people
than he is now. Brains will win their way
in this world, after all. Position is
pothipU
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

THERE will not be n contest over the
Speakership. Mr.. Carlisle has made so ex-
cellent a reputation that he will have no
OpDOsitiOn,
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

The Apaches are once more numbering
the whites in Arizona. Annihilation is the
only policy to pursue toward these crea-
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ID 3. BsRRAM.

Blacksmith and Whcelwright. Nse9-r r
and Carriage Work, Horse shoelns anu %4
Smithing Work; a speciality Of fAe l"
Work.
FRONT STREET. BELOW MAIN
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BUTTE has just cause for pride for the
manly stand that the authorities have
taken in the crusade aginst the Chinese.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07
I'd SALCSM,

Front Street. Finest Wines, L ,r.si
and Cigars. Pool Tables attached N''
Drinks a Speciality.
]. J. GRANT. Proprietor
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THE SEMI WEEKLY MINER
BUTTE, OCTOBER Z, 1886.

DAKOTA has rescinded her secession reso-
luton. 1t should never have been offered
nor adODted.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-10-07

The change in the Assay office at Helena
has come at last. The position has gone
to an Eastern man.
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w, c. HAyNEs'

Livery, Sale and Feed nts - mas.
Teams and Saddle Horses to SILL wv
fastidious.
n. T. COR. FIRST AND DAN
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GROVER CLEVELAND seems to have more
influence with the Administration than any
one else. The fact is very patent to the
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2 MPsRE MEAT MARKE''


First Street. Wholesale anu a M
Dealers in all Kinds Of Fresh Meat -"
by Mail given prompt attention.
WILSON o.
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aARRET, JACgY &
KRAMER

Harness. Saddles and SadGlery Harl.
Stock Saddles d Speciality.
MAIN STREET
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&CHMiDT & GAMER,

Importers and Jobbers OF Fine VIM.
Liquors and ,igars. Depot OF the Cent+
NAL Brewery and Montana BottEng a
Headquarters for Eastern Bottled Berr
JNO. PETRITZ, Manage.
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THE Chinese have been ordered to leave
Cheyenne. The order seems to extend all
along the line.