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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-23

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Mar. 23.-Cattc.-fals
demand; prime 614a6a. pond 512"6; nefiuln
4@aa5A common 4e412 sheep active prize
51ba5a.; good 4s.a5k4 medium 4l4a ~; com,
mon 3iRa4 Lambs 4a7. Hogs active; 'ae'
ranged from 6 II to 4.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-23

posed the President would attend the church
of Rev. Mr.. Bartlett, who is an old acquaint-
ance, personal friend of his brother, aud
of the democratic faith, while the partisan
radicslism of DR.. Sunderland is the only
thing for which he is noted.
A member of Congress to whom was sent
free pass on one of the horse car lines in
this city, has returned it to the company,
with the request that it be given to some
poor man, as he, the member referred to,
receives such large salary that he can
we'll afford to pay his fare.
1t is confidently stated by the friends of
ex-senator Mcdonald that the Russian mis-
sion was offered him, and that the only no.
tice he took of the offer was to laugh at and
decline it on the instant.
The Senate met at 10 o'clock to-day, but
in ten minutes went into executive session,
and adjourned about one. The impression
seems to be that the session will not be pro-
longed beyond Wednesday.
The Presidents nominations are like those
he made as Governor of New York-entirely
unexpected, and in direct opposition to the
direction of the most pressure. So marked
Is this popularity that it is said it was
adopted for the especial purpose of restrain.
ing the impetuosity of the officeseekers, and
that it has been 80 effective that the class
referred to have almost entirely disappear
ed, believing that those who have the most
signatures to their applications stand the
least chance of success.
The findings in the court-msrtial in the trial
Of Gen. Hazen have been received by Col. Leiber,
Acting Judge Advocate General, and copy has
been sent to the Secretary of War. It is generally
surmised that Gen. Hazen has been acquitted.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-25

SPEAKING OF it's recent interview with our
delegate to Congress, published already in
The MlSER,) the National Republican, of
Washington, says: 1--WE publish to-day
an interesting interview with Hon. J. K.
Toole. delegate to Congress from Montana.
Mr.. Toole, having been identified since boy
hood with all the material interests ofthat
Territory, is undoubtedly qualified in an
eminent degree to represent the best inter-
ests of Montana, and to voice the senti-
ments OF his constituency on all those SUBJ
jects that vitality affect their welfare. The
National Republican feels a deep and abid-
ing interest in all things that pertain to
Montana and other prosperous Territories
that are soon destined to be admitted to
full participation in all the rights Of sover-
eign States, and it is with pleasure that we
present to her and to the country a brief
outline of her promising future, as well as
an account OF the short stewardship of her
able and accomplished representative"
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-25
In an interview in New York ex

In an interview in New York ex-senator
Hill, OF Colorado, probably the foremost
thinker of the age on bi-metalism, said:
III we do not maintain the price of silver
and use it as q currency, there will be a
large contraction in the volume OF money
and a very disastrous falling off in prices
generally. The production OF gold is de-
creasing, owing to it's great use in the fine
arts. We are now drawing largely upon
the gold money Of the world to obtain a
sufficient quantity for manufacturers. l
believe that when the silver question comes
up in Congress a majority will be found in
favor of continuing the coinage. They will
see the danger OF bringing about any
change. 1t is true that silver is rather
bulky as a circulating medium, but until
we can substitute something for it l think
it is to the best interest of the country to
maintain it. My conviction is that if I've is
withdrawn in a short time we will be
driven to the use Of an irredeemable paper
currency. When times are hard and
prices low the great mass of people believe
the cause of depression is a scarcity OF
money, and to a great extent their belief ia
well founded. It must be borne in mind
that the few people who are benefited by
a contracted currency have very little in
fuence when it comes to making the laws.
It is true that silver bullion is now depre-
ciated, but only twelve years ago it was 8
per cent over gold, and it would not be sur
prising if in a few years the relation of the
two metals are reversed again. The pro-
duction of silver is declining, but twill not
depreciate unless forced to by hostile Legis-
latiOn."
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-25

The result of an interview with Mr.. Dick
inson, the General Superintendent OF the
Union Pacific Railway Company, by a MI
NER representative, will be found in our
local columns. We are quite confident that
Mr.. Dickinson's report will be all that our
people could possibly wish. He has seen
the camp and u people and is pleased.
He has learned that two new mills, aggre-
eating IS stamps, would now be in opera
ton but for the extortionate rate or salt.
Mr.. Dickinson is q conscientious, earnest,
far-seeing gentleman. He appreciates that
Butte has a great future, and he does not
propose to injure our prospects or to pre-
JUDGE the people OF this section against the
Union Pacific,
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-25

The revelations in regard to the PERM
cious substitutes for butter, which are be-
ing foisted on the people for the product OF
the dairy, which were made recently at the
butter-makers' convention, are very inter-
esting to the public. The country, in spite
Of it's progress in other matters, is behind
all others in the execution OF laws designed
to punish people who put on the market
deleterious authorizations OF food. There
can be little doubt Of the fact that these
impostures bear their part in increasing
the death rate, and there is a great need
for more stringent laws, and more perfect
means Of putting them into execution,
against the adulteration OF articles ofdaily
consumption as food. Particularly is
this the case in regard to butter, and
there should be some devised for the
punishment OF those grocers who impose
upon their customers by supplying them
with soft soap, axle grease and other filthy
compounds under the pretense that they
are delivering ''dairy" or creamery ''but-
ter" Montana has upon it's statute books
such a law, but in the absence of a Commits
sioner specially charged with it's enforce
ment it is q dead letter. Thousands OF
pounds of butterine and oleomargarine are
weekly sold in Butte for genuine butter.
This 10 a species Of fraud that should be
punished by the laws.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-25

S-1xrY-rHREE theological students OF he
Ohio Wesleyan University, at Delaware,
Ohio, attended a presentation Of 'Richard
Ill" by Frederick Warde, at the City Opera
House, on October 26, thus breaking a
college rule which says they must not
under any circumstances attend a theatre
cal performance or opera while at the Uni
versity. The faculty heard of it and at
once took action, and their decision was
read in chapel by President Payne. The
verdict read as follows: "These members
are to be expelled unless you come to my
office within the next twenty-four hours
and make a sincere apology to the faculty
for the fearful way in which you have trod-
den on the rule by which this great insti-
tuition is sustained, and that you will not
mention a word in regard to the action
which the faculty have taken, or in any
way speak an ill word about the University
for such action that will in any way injure
the reputation of the school," This school
is too narrow and illiberal for this age.
The young men preparing for the ministry
will not be injured by witnessing a good
performance of Richard ILL., On the
contrary, they will be benefited intellectu-
ally. The elocution Of the stage will never
be lost on the congregations which they in
the future may be called upon to serve.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-25

A SPECIAL election for City ATTORNEY hay.
ing been ordered by the Council, presents
an opportunity for the people to carry ont
a much needed reform in the system Of
criminal prosecutions for alleged violations
OF city ordinances. This can be accom-.
pllshed by voting for the candidate who
will pledge himself to accept no fees depend
en5 upon conviction. Fees for such serv;-
ces should be paid by the city, for legal ser.
vices IN all cases whether there are convic-
tions OF acquittals. Besides this thew
should vote only for a lawyer having the
AFFINITY and experience in municipal law. so
.nae ehe city laws may beputi in legal shane.
announcer precaution should be exercised and
una. IS TO select a conscientious gentleman
'or the position, one who will ask the Coun-
~ 10 pass a resolution requiring city orders
10 De delivered to those entitled to them
signed only by the Clerk, but not to be nav.
abe until signed by the Mayor. The a tter
o,I'eer only to afix his signature to them
wnen presented by the person to whose or.
~;n lucy nave been made payable. This
win prevent fraud upon the treasnrv ana
"e'p make the City Clerk honest.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-25

The Deer Lodge New North Vest, in
speaking of one OF President Cleveland's re-
cent appointments has the following to say:
1.-The President on Monday ~reappointed
Peter Roman as Indian Agent at the Flat
head Agency, Montana. We believe, all
things considered, Mr.. Roman is the best
Indian Agent that has ever been in Mon
tana and we heartily congratulate him on
his appointment. The Indians respect him
and regard him as their friend, and although
some OF his wards have made trouble while
of the reservation, it has generally been
when they were supplied with whisky by
white men, and Agent Roman has ever used
his best endeavorst to prevent outlawry and
bring the perpetrators to punishment. We
do not believe any other appointment would
dive such general satisfaction in Western
Montana, where the agency is located"
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-25
SUNNY SMILES

II the mugwump is not BIZ,
ne IS lorsotten'-New Orleans i p he think,
Never become a Prohibitiaea yuue.
a because it is arih1leionist vor.
fights the black bottle who The man why
in the end.-Puck ID beaten NV wv
The army OF Greece has been
late1y. AS the army is mostly Increased
can De q to with a lead on paper i
small cost'-Philadelphia CAN py"ell ~ataysrTv
A wag remarks that a cont
no buttons on it.. When it cnuo u paint han
for IL coat OF paint, however , tI to PAWN
some buttln' against it 'srels usual,
Chicago people who take tbn; s'' '%azetts,
restaurant must instinctiyeIv meals at
the suggestive Advertisement snudder at
paper: Wanted Women for a morning
Chicago Telegram. "r p%oddingsS
1t is cruel to keep on nr,i,n
Cleveland to get married 3 ~rftsIdent
man a rest from the biz hattI 1--we the Old
four before asking him +, f,co o. eighty.
centract.-FaH River HeraJJ d sui bigger
That part OF T~ennyson, paw
speaks OF something AZ being r'slA which
in vastness, lost in silence, dr,,% '"saa.owea
depths oil Il meaningless uust ,';"So In The
to be a whack at the Muswum ,aoT c}ahea
Journal. A'p'-coarer
You have to call for s,l..,.
stlckor IN Sweden when you want a
Usually it is daylight before match.
through and you don't need o you st
Swedes are very economical na,, luz Inc
merviM journal. l"'pe'-Soa,
A medical journal declares tbo4
tism is caused by wearing overcno. lNeIma.
Is hint Tor the young man who ho "' htre
garment with ID cruel uncle. Have JisI'As
tism and let it stay in soak.-pblaanmsIlraa'
Call. "NaaepAa
1t is evident that the bold bprs,ou
got into a Boston mans channL% "l1
other evening and woke him m 10 ~ TIE
what size pants he wore were had na "sn AMl
out of town. Any real Bostonian IRON
have sale trousers.-SomervLIe ,Jour ro1G
At a recent wedding in Florida tboh,s.
maids carried orange horghs bear;n "'i T.
instead OF flowers. This %siyDj6ads . ,a,
they, too, needed squeezing. We intend I' a.
convey the idea that the orann4s n"s1 %
squeezing.-Yonkers STATESMAN. '''0"
Come in and see me- is a social ,b,,
in frequent use, but it never sounds r.'s
sweetly any other time as it docs wis., q"
enunciated at the front gate at $40 "ma
just after prayer meeting is over. For,h~-'
it means business Chicago Telegram
He had applied for a situation a. d.
assistant in charge OF a cemetery. "H. al
you had any experienced" was asked hin,
Yes, sir, was the prompt reply; u u n4,
to work for a MAJ who was buried in ~.
graveyard when he died. Howell (iti,a"
SO FAR, so GOOD.
Gay Corydon no longer Phyllis court.
In scented lane or oliaceuus wood.
He to the pleasant parlDr now resorts
And there arriving says, $50 Tar, 50 GOOD
Boston Colripr
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-25

TIE Hon. Joe. L.. Bailey, of Denver, who
accompanies Assistant General Superin-
tendent Dickinson, OF the Union Pacific
Railway, to Butte, is one OF the foremost
citizens of the Queen City of the Plains and
one of its retired business men. He was q
pioneer in the West and has held many po-
%sitions OF honor and OF trust in Colorado.
For many years he gave literally OF his
means and much Of his valuable time to
building up a fire department for Denver,
and the present almost perfect fire system
OF that city is more largely due to his labors
than to those OF any other person. He is a
liberal, progressive, broad-gauge man and
we ore therefore not surprised to learn
that he is delighted with Butte and with
what he has seen OF Montana. Mr.. Bailey
will remain here for some days and will
look closely into the resources OF the camp.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-25

SrRAws seem to be useful, for it is said
they not only show which way the wind
blows, but that a single one may break a
camel's back. Being OF SO much weight and
Importance, it is indeed strange that the
Union Pacific Railroad Company should
disregard them; for the fact is staring every
one in the face in this great min rel basin
that their persisting to '4aintain high
freights on salt, trifing as it may seem to
them, may and will close up all the mines
and smelters in and around Butte, produc-
ing silver. Their unwillingness to yield
this little point is doing much to divert
business from them to their great rival.
Can they afford to drive away ten per cent.
OF their whole business? Straws point to
the Northern route for ingress and egress to
this camp. Their refusal to accommodate
the miners here may prove q straw too
much for their little narrow guage road to
stand up under. The broad guage from
the North will possibly be managed or
broader principles.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-25

that is a new form of temperance effort
that comes to US from Canada, where the
entire adult population OF a village as
sembled in a church and pledged themselves
to abstain from the use of alcoholic bever.
ages for one year. If these solemn pledges
of an entire village are adhered to, Ste.
Martha will be a very lonesome place for
the saloon-keepers. That village musthave
become conscience-stricken or be in deadly
fear of the smallpox.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-25

The Inter Mountain has 10 veered
around to a point where it is actually OPP
posed to a special session OF the Legisla-
ture. 1t has now "boxed the compass" up
on this subject. The MINER, on the contra
~, is urgently in favor OF a special session,
il only to give us a lien law that will protect
the workingmen OF the Territory and an
other law to enable District Attorneys to
engage and pay for such assistance as the
District Judges may deem necessary.
These are bills of a general character. The
needs OF Butte, in the way Of legislation,
are SO great and SO urgent that we would
not be true to the interests OF the people
did we not favor a special session, yet we
recognize that the Governor could not con-
vene a special session simply to help Butte
out OF her troubles.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-25

On this bright Sabbath morning, when
the mind of man should be turned to God,
we would call the attention OF the Union
Pacific Railway officials to the fact that
they are extorting from this camp $40
on every ton of salt shipped into this
Territory. In consequence Of this extor-
ton, upwards OF 200 men were thrown out
of employment at the mills in this city yes
terday. If continued after January 1,
every mill in this camp will be shut down.
Will the Union Pacific management step in
and avert this calamity, or will they kill
the goose that is laying them golden eggs?
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-25

II the Associated Press has wired us a
fair report Of Kate Fields lecture on 1.-The
Moral and Political Sins OF Utah." then
the effort is in the nature Of a ~disappoint-
ment. 1t utterly lacks originality, not a
new thing is advanced and it is less inter
esting than the regulation Mormon edi~
torial of the Salt Lake Tribune. 1t will,
however, answer one purpose: it will cause
lukewarm and disinterested people OF the
East to think of and to study the Mormon
question.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-25

THE Democratic City Central Committee
consists of James H. Lynch, John McCor-
mick, +. E. w. Patten, p. ]. Brophy, and
J.. Ross Clark from at-large. The Republi-
can City Committee consists OF Messrs.
French and Nichols OF the First Ward,
Messrs. Roberts and F.. G. Letter for the
Second Ward, Messrs. Pinkham and Page
for the Third Ward and Messrs. Richards
and Logan for the Fourth Ward. Upon
these gentlemen will devolve the duty to
nominate for their respective parties can
dates for the office of City Attorney.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-25

The Comptroller of the Currency says
that in some States and Territories Ma
tional Bank stock is taxed a higher rate
"than that assessed upon other moneyed
capital funds OF individual citizens OF such
States" This, he Gays, is in direct conflict
with the law of { ongress. Does this affect
Montana?
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-25

APRoPos the Court House scandal at the
capital the Helena Independent says it
''would like to see q thorough investigation
made by the Grand Jury upon the Court
House scheme; what kind OF a looking
man the Helena correspondent Of the Butte
MINER is, and where he gets his informa-
ton" Don't be in a hurry; you'll become
acquainted with him in due season, in all
probability,
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-25

The Philadelphia Press seems to have
some knowledge of the Western man and
his capabilities Intellectually: "The Wes-
tern man, portly, clear skinned and keen
eyed, may never have read a page Of
Browning, and would not give a bushel Of
wheat for all Emerson's primal truths, but
he can give you promptly a reason for the
faith that is in him on evolution, or the
scientific development Of soil, or railroads,
or OF races, in words as direct and strong
as bullets. The whole mental growth OF
the Middle and Western States since the
wal has been coarser, perhaps, and less
scholarly than that of New England, but
more pithy and more masculine. 1t is bet
ter suited to grapple with the present oc'
casion and wrest it to it's will"
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-25

The Helena Independent says the defects
of the law under which Silver Bow County
is laboring are felt in nearly all the other
counties, and favors an extra session to
pass such laws as the growing wants of the
Territory demand. The Herald, on the
other hand, opposes the converting OF a
special session. A course that would, we
should Judge, make the Herald very popu-
lar with the hotels and business men OF
Helena generally.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-25

ing concerning The MINER: 1.-THE MINER,
published at Butte, is entitled to the honor
and distinction OF being the first newspaper
in Montana to publish q paper every day in
the week, and one which is, in the strict sense
OF the word, q newspaper in every respect.
only is it ably edited, but ito typogra-
ply is superior. Success IL certain to a
which displays such enterprise"
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-25

The Servians, who a few days ago were
SO eager for war, are now flying for their
lives before that valorous and enthusiastic
young warrior, Prince Alexander. These
Servians remind one OF that famous French
army, that marched up the hill and then
marched down again." Prince Alexander
ID earning his CROWN.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-25
A. E. NIcKENs. ESQ, a cOlored gentleman

A. E. N1cKENs, Esq, a colored gentleman
of education and extensive experience, is
in Butte, and will probably deliver one or
more lectures during his sojourn. He for
merly lived in Denver, where he contributed
largely to the press and enjoyed the dis
t~inction of being one OF the most active
and energetic Democratic politicians. Mr..
Nickens stumped the State Of New Jersey
for Samuel J. Tilden, in 1875, and last
year was on the stump for GroverC leve-
land. He is a pleasant, fluent speaker and
anything he may have to say will be worth
listening to.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-25

The Union Pacific Railway Company in
sisted upon the payment Of half rates upon
Montana's additional exhibit to New Or
leans. The specimens weighed only 5000
pounds, but the company could we'll have
carried them free ofcharge. 1t is such small
things that prejudice people against cor
noraf iOna-
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-25

cattle men-in the South: OF course-have
not complied with the orders OF the Presi-
dent to remove the fences illegally erected
ON the public domain. He reports the
names OF forty different violators OF the
law, which will be referred to the President.
He will, no doubt, take vigorous measures
to enforce the laws and his proclamation.
The cattle men OF Texas, New Mexico,
Arizona and Colorado are rich and power
full, but not sufficiently so to defy the laws
of Congress and the authority of the Gov
ovp,ropf
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-25

The Helena Independent says that "Hel-
ena will lay Butte in the shade as a mining
town before another year." We trust that
Helena's iondest hopes may be realized,
but the Independent should bear in mind
that it isn't talk that makes a mining
camp; it is the shipment of bullion that
fo1ka-