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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06
PATH OF AN ANCIENT CYCLONE.
Tracing the Course of q Storm Which DC
CURED Over 800 Years Ago.

Tracing the Course of q Storm Which Oc-
Cured Over o Years Ago.
Mr.. John 7. Campbell; Of Rockville, Ind,
has succeeded in the very original work of
tracing the course OF a cyclone which must
have passed over that portion OF the coun.
try more than 800 years ago. The course
OF the storm waa traced by means of>what
he calls tree gra 7es"-that is, the little
mounds which tree makes when it is up
rooted and allowed to decay upon the spot
upon which it fell. The earth thus turned
up by the roots, with the decayed root it.
self, will generally form quite a large
mound, which is often taken for an Indian
grave, hence 'tree graves" The date of
this storm in question, as communicated
by Mr.. Campbell to the American Natural.
list, was marking by noting the age OF an
oak which had grown Oh the top OF one OF
the stree graves"
It's course was fund by inquiring where
other tree graves had existed or had been
observed in the past, and was traced in q
belt about 1000 feet wide for fifteen miles.
Where the "tree graves are numerous, as
in the path OF Mr.. Campbelrs cyclone, they
are supposed to mark the place where a
fierce battle has occurred. In the wild
forests these marks are, though more than
300 years old, as well preserved and as dis
tinct in outline as many made by trees
that have fallen recently. But if the land
is cleared and cultivated, they disappear
in q very few years under the action OF the
pillow and of exposure to frost and rains.
The preservation OF the little mounds in
the woods, which under the continuance OF
the conditions might last for 5000 or TO-
600 years, is due to the thin coating OF for
est leaves that lie upon them. Says Mr..
Campbell: 1.-THE leaves act as shingles in
shedding the rains, SO that they are not
washed or worn down by the falling rain
or melting snow. The frost does not pene-
trate through a good coating OF leaves,
and therefore they are not expanded and
spread out by freezing and thawing. l can
see a great difference between the mounds
in the wild forest and those on lane that
has been set to grass and pastured q few
years. The tramping Of stock, and the
frequent expansions from freezing, which
the grass does not prevent, flatten them
p%erceptibly. The grass, however, does pre-
serve them against rain washings. "-Scien-
tifc American.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

There are not sufficiently additional re.
turns in to enable us to name all the sue.
cessful candidates. The Democrats have
elected Judge Irvine, and probably Booth,
Clerk and Recorder, and McQueeney and
Young, Commissioners. They lost the
Sheriff by a few votes. The Republicans
claim the Assessor, Treasurer and Superin-
tent OF Common Schools. Toole gets a
majority in the county, but the figures are
not yet obtainable, Walkerville precinct
not yet being counted.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

During the heat and the dust of the cam
pa'gn the fact that Bartholdi's Statue Of
Liberty, presented to America by the
French government, has been put in place
on Bedloe's Island. with grand and impress
slve ceremonies. was well nigh overlooked,
1t was a marked event in the history of the
nation and has given rise to many fine sen.
tlments expressed concerning our relations
with France. The Mail and Express in an
article under the above caption voices
public sentiment in tho matter so faithfully
that W. give it entire:
lis it idle to cultivate good will and kind.
ly regard between nations? 10 tho feeling
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

Says the Pioneer Press: 1.-THE ATTORNEYS
Tor the Chicago anarchists are trying to get
a rehearing for their bloody clients on the
ground that Wharton somewhere SAYS
that the person who advises q crime in
general terms is not necessarily an acces.
sorry thereto. 1t would be interesting to
know what Wharton has to do with this
case, or why he should be lugged in as over
whelming authority. Judge Gary's ruling
in that matter will doubtless hold, and it
ought to. Wharton's views cannot nullify
Illinois statutes"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06
no ORDER

There is one man in the Union who hae
found time amid the strife and contention,
excitement and turmoil preceding a general
election to devote time to studying
weather signs. and with such satisfactory
results to himself that he now advertises
he is able to furnish weather to order. His
name is Million, and he halls from Newark,
New Jersey. Herecently sent a PROSPECTUS
to the New York Star, setting forth his
marvellous weatherly qualities and offering,
Tor a consideration, to foretell the state OF
the weather on any given day, weeks,
months or years in advance" Amany other
things he agrees that if he makes a mistake
he will return three times the amount ex.
pended Tor his opinion; in other words he
offers to bet three to one that he can do
what he proposes.
This remarkable proposition leads that
journal to the conclusion that in view of
the fact that the pleasure of so many pic.
MICS, balls, weddings, funerals, parades,
journeys, jaunts and races has been marred
by inclement weather, that a man who will
bet you three to one that he can find you a
clear picture for any proposed event is little
short of a godsend.
This successor OF the immortal humbup
Virgins has already formulated O. general
scheme OF weather from which we quote the
following: There will be no Indian summer
this TALL. A fee is required for Thanksgiv-
ing day weather, but he says Santa Claus
will come in a sleigh, and heavy SHOWS will
continue to January 1. Skipping then to
July 4, fireworks and ice cream yenders
will be pleased to know that the nations
birthday will be clear, thermometer IS de-
srees.
by testing these general representations
the public may arrive at some estimate of
the special bargains which Mr.. Million
offers. As he says himself: This general
report can do no harm and will helm a
great many persons. do this for the pub.
lie in the best possible manner and I will
improve every year and expect everybody !
will be satisfied and happy with a special
report"
This is indeed kind OF Mr.. Million. There
Is nothing small about this latter day
weather maker. He deals out happiness
with a lavish hand and stands ready to /
throw in extra gushes Of joy for a slight
fee. Verify Million is q treasure. For ever
since the heavy Virgins failure there has
been grea: depression in the weather
prophet business, and the world has been
longing and waiting for a reaction. It is
true the government bureau at WASHINGTON
is allowed to continue it's professional guess
work because it has lived so long in the
skies that it were cruel to order it down to
employment; but the amateurs
who figured on sunbeams, rain drops and
fakes: and gave their calculations to
the public, seem to have reformed their |
ways and lapsed into the barometric mix
but we have a Million and All anx;ons
world Is relieved and a p1esent want SUD-
piled.
Now, then, ladies and gentlemen, step I'M
and save your disappointments, your
and your good clothes by ordering
your weather in advance, before the price
up. A slight reduction in fees will he (
made to candidates for Salt River and extra
good weather guaranteed for the trip.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06
Filed for Record.

The following deeds aud instruments were
filed in the Clerk and Recorders office yes
terday.
William Buck and wife to Gates and
Files, half interest in Belcher and May
Flower quartz claims, Moose creek district;
$50.
!. D. Thomas and Others to w. NJ. La
mont, lot on the surface of Destroying
Angel quartz claim; $?5.
Joseph r. Silver and wife to Sarah r.
Richardson, lot On surface of Silver Joe
lode; 81.
James w. Forbis to Jane Pace, lot 5,
block 10, Noyes & Upton's addition to
Butte; $500.
Hattie 3. and William Buck to Thomas
e. Files, half interest in Sunset quartz
claim; $500.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06
The New York Telegram saws: wedding

The New York Telegramsays: Wedding
fashions vary slightly from year to year,
perhaps because the event is necessarily
such a hackneyed and monotonous one
that fashion changes its DEGREES as often as
it conveniently IAN. This autumn we'd
dings are to be as far as possibly strictly
family affairs, bridesmaids to be limited to
relations, large receptions unknown and
wedding breakfasts, which include only
relations and very neal friends, take the
place of a big collation., with a band Of
music to improve the appetite and assist
digestiOn.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

Eastern exchanges antedating the eIce
ton, filled with wise predictions concernin,
the outcome OF the contest in their several
states, and localities sandwiched between
charges and counter charges against candi
dates are as e%nlivening as a patent of
flee report. There are several hundred o!
them on hand in this Office which will be
disposed OF below cost. Candidates fol-
lunatic asylums are invited to inspect our
stock,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06
The Inter Mountain, in it's last issue be.

The Inter Mountain, in it's last issue be-
fore election had to get down into it's
natural element, the slums, and throw mud
at The MINER. 1t appears it cannot en-
Joy good health without befouling itself
occasionally with the dirt OF it's own crea.
ton. If we were disposed toplay the grand
hurting act We would ''hurl" it's base, CON
temptible and cowardly lie Gin it's teeth"
But the game isn't worth the effort. The
Chinese loving, silver hating, corporation
toadying, subsidy endorsing and advocate
OF Timberline oppressors is about az low
down as it can get the land and there we
will leRvs it.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

The campaign just closed has DEVELOPED
the fact that the best remedy for insomnia
is one of Brother B. Platt Carpenters tariff
speeches. We knew this before election, but
believing that the discovery would be re.
garded as a campaign lie, we withheld the
information until now. Price 10 cents Der
thousand. Cork tight, keep in a cool place
and shake before using.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

Some people will 60 to a show if the very
earth is dancing a jig under their feet. The
other day Barnum took in $4,000 in
Charleston, South Carolina. which reminds
US of the story of Nero and burning Rome.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

We understand Col. Sanders took up con-
siderable OF his time in his Opera House
speech Monday night In burning up" The
MINER and it's editor. The Colouel evil
IDENTIFY has been reading The MINER during
the campaign which reminds us there is an
old saying about certain persons who have
poor opinion OF the law when they feel
the halter draw, or words to that effect.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

Miss Cle"eland's Literary Life in Chicago
was a short, but not a merry one. She
seems to have been imposed upon by a
humbug, and very properly w~ithdraws.
We are glad to hear that the health, as
well as the opportunity for valuable liter.
airy work continues at her dismissal.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

ACanadian d~efaulter has sought refuge
on this side of the line. The new reel.
proclty treaty works like a charm. But
where will those Sunday School superin.
endents 60 who form the American colony
at Montreal should the old habit to mon.
key with somebody clse's money overtake
fhemc
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

A query for the Inter- Mountain to
answer: II Mr.. Sullivan has promised to
appoint a Frenchman, a German, a Cor.
nishman, and an Irishman under sheriff
how can he"give them all the lash after the
election as he did before" if "honest John
Lloyd will be the next sheriff OF Silver Bow
COunty?"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

Washington Post: Atlanta, Georgia, en-
joys total Prohibition just now; yet there
were twenty-five arrests for drunkenness
on Saturday and Sunday by a Prohibition
Mayor and police. This is a little worse
showing than last year.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

Aud now the expressions, "Wepoint with
PRIDE" and "vicw with ALARM" are ripe
and ready to pick. 1.-THE news of his
defeat fell on his ear with a dull, sickening
thud," also hangs low and can be readily
reached and applied in cases of emer.
ppncv-
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06
Peeps at Paradise.

When Eve cried, Adam called her his vel
Ter rib un.-Whitehall Times.
Someone says they had the fall early in
Eden. 1t certainly did not come before
Eve.-Boston Budget.
Men prate about the extravaganza OF
modern ONE and seem to entirely forget
that Mother Eve was in full dress all the
time.-Cleveland Sun.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

The MINER is in receipt OF the annual re-
port OF the Commissioner of the General
Land Office for the year 1886, with com.
pliments OF William A. j. Sparks, Commits.
sioner. The report Is an exhaustive one
and gives evidence of great care in it's prep.
aration. The subject matter of the report
will be referred to in the near future.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

Colonel Sanders attention is called to
the fact that many a man who thinks he is
going to set the world afire finds to his sor-
row that somebody has turned the hose on
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

1t is an accommodating election that
gives both parties a chance to fly their
eagles.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

About all the silver dollars in the city
were corraled yesterday forenoon by GER
tain w%ell-known parties. The use to which
they were applied will be noticed in due
time.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

How much Of the $50, 900 of Northern
Pacific money which was thrown in the
canvass was used in Silver Bow County
yesterday to defeat Mr.. Toole2
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

According to onr esteemed evening con.
temporary the Democrats were employed
all day yesterday in buying their own
votes, no Republican votes being for sale.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

What became OF all the "short weight"
dishonest" standard silver dollars that
were gathered up by certain Republicans
Tuesday morning?
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

The election prophets and those who are
always ready to say, II told you SOFA are
warned that a large invoice OF chestnut
bells" has just been received in the city.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

If The MINER said anything during the
campaign which caused a moments pain to
anyone it is truly sorry for it and is will
ing to be forgiven.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

st. Louis Republican: The Federal Gov
eminent in it's present form had been in ex-
istence 81 years. z months and Fl days be-
fore it was declared a crime against it to
make q Democratic speech.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

1t is said that $40, 900 of railroad money
was used in Butte by the Republican bosses
last Tuesday.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

Mr.. ". A. Clark, as Chairman OF the Ter
ritorial Central Committee, madeit uncom-
fortably warm for Isaac Dennis McCutch-
con. He proved the right man in the right
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

Notwithstanding the whole power OF the
N. P. in the Territory was directed against
Mr.. Toole we believe he is elected by a
handsome majority.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

Going to bed with the shouts of victory
ringing in ones ears and awakening uuder
the shadow of defeat is not an experience
calculated to sweeten a mans temper.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

Lewis and Clarke county is again the
banner county OF Democracy in the Terri
tory.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

Toole's victory is a Charleston Earth
quake to the Republican party in Mon.
tana.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

According to republican reasoning, the
people Of Montana have, by e%lecting Mr..
Toole, endorsed the administration OF
Cleveland, Manning, Sparks and ali.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

Added to the pride OF victory Mr.. Toole
has the consciousness of having conducted
a clean campaign.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

1t is intimated that not more than half
of the Sedgwick scandal has yet been told.
Very well, let the rest be kept on ice until
the weather gets colder.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

There was music in the air from sunrise
till sunset yesterday. The bands played
splendidly.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

Prof. and Mrs. j. L.. Sullivan are re
united. Cards and flowers were omitted.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

From the appearance OF the heavens
Butte is about to be measured for a brand
new suit of mud.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

Sanders blue-eyed boy can now cut his
pole, and. Sparks will have a rest.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

It is hoped that all the bitterness which
the campaign engendered was deposited
with the ballots yesterday.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

The voice OF the people is still heard il
the election of Toole.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

Demands made upon the mint for nickels
are now, it is reported, $4,000 ahead OF
the supply.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

How much did the Republican bosses pay
for votes last Tuesday?
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

Westward the star of empire and Demo-
cratic majorities take their way.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06
THE GAME OF ..INDIANn

A New and Popular Sport With the Your.
People of St. Joseph.
Last night, as the. moon rose over the
Eastern hills and flooded the valley with its
soft, silvery light, a Herald reporter Left
Danford's lake house with the results Of an
afternoons shooting-cue duck and -
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

Let's see! What counties did Sanders
carry.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

The "bloody shirt" is laid away, and the
hatchet is buried.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

Blessed is he who runneth not for office
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

The "war horse" is stabbed,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

"Old Sparks" is a pretty good fellow
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

Is Montana a Republican Territory?
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06
c.pr ). E. LARABlE
CLARK & LARABIt'
BANKERS,
Butte CITY. MOH1A"

Do q General Banking Business: Draw avid.
on ali princips.l cities OF the "o'" aud
suy Gold Dust, Gold Bars, Silver Du''''
County Warrants
COZ
Carefully and Promptly Attended 10
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

Sanders was sacrificed for Lloyd.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06
Toole made a gallant fight.

1t was a holly contested campaign.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

vote.
Had the act been passed before it would
have shut out Sanders 81, O0O, 600 subsidy
scheme and all his contemplated schemes
which fortunately did not mature.
The speaker then briefly referred to the
timber rules Inc regulations OF Commits
sioner Sparks, and stated that only one
corporation in the Territory was affected
by them. The people, the mines, the mill
men and ranchmen cut all the wood they
need without let or hindrance from any
one. Mr.. Toole stated that it was one
Michael J. HALEY, a Republican, appointed
by Arthur, who made exaggerated reports
to Mr.. Sparks concerning timber depreda-
tions in Montana and Idaho that caused
the Land Commissioner to issue the rules
and regulations OF which so much
complaint is made. He then repeated
Sanders pitiiul and oft-told tale about his
(Sanders') little blue-eyed boy who was
wandering disconsolately around the
country With a flag in one hand and a
Ratchet in the other, wanting a pole but
afraid to cut n OH account Of the fine i'm
posed, for such al act, by Sparks timber
rules.
Sanders friends and relatives not being
able to gobble up land under the Desert
Land Act without complying with the law
also excited the ire of the Northern Pacific
attorney against the administration. The
arguments made upon this point by Mr..
Sanders was not, however, worthy OF con-
s%ideration.
Mr.. Toole referred to his bill to tax the
lands of the Northern Pacific Railroad
Company. Under 5000, 600 acres OF those
lands are now taxed, and another peal q
much larger amount will be subject to taxa
ton. But it is to theinterest OF the railroad
company to prevent further survey OF it's
lands us they would be taxed. 1t is also to
the interest of the railroad company that
the Northern Indian reservation be not
thrown open to settlement, as it wished no
competition in the sale of it's own lands.
The company also desired the repeal OF
the present land laws that it might have
a monopoly of the public lands in Mon
tana. It has 20, 900, 900 acres upsurveyed
and unsold, and it wants to get Il big price
for them, and make the peoplep pay roundly
for their homes.
MI. Toole then read q list Of the bills
which he had Introduced in Congress fof
the benefit at the psopls Of Montana, and
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-11-13
MULE Of TEXAS.
AFTER BYRON.


Mule of Texas, ere we part.
Tell me why YOU will not start,
Or if really you must balk,
Pray excuse my wicked talk.
Hear my vow before / go:
I'll be even with you, though.
By thy long tail unconflned,
Wooed by every passing wind,
BY those heels, so wondrous swift,
Which can men DER tree tops LIT,
By those ears that drop so low,
I'll be even with you, though.
By those ribs long to basic,
BY the show of durn bad taste
By thy melancholy bray,
That alarms folks miles away,
By thy stern resolve TO whoa,
IN be even with you, though.
Mule of Texas, l am gone,
Think of me, sweet. when alone,
For / fly to get club,
Then your blamed old back I'll druo;
If cannot make thee go.
III be even with you, though
-Estelline Bell.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-11-13

All objections to said assessment must be mad
Board at least one day prior TO said meeting.
Official:
r L. GoRpAS, Clerk Board OF Public works.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-11-13
EIanneIs. EIanneIS,

At great reduction; So cent red flannel
for % cents, 40 cent red flannel for 80 cents
per yard, 54-inch red flannel. worth 81. %,
for 80 cents per yard, at McLain's, 3S4
WabaSha street.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-11-13
Confirmation Of A3SnGl for Change Of Grad Oh Fairfield ATu
OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.
CITY OF ST. PAUL, MINI, November 10, 1S


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Minnes
Board
Novemb AID to said in
siiBo
flied or damaged land he am dagain he mt
uon Ito Vests Paul.