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Wichita eagle., 1886-09-24
The Jewish Colony at Ninciand.

There are in tho United States some ten
colonies of Russian, Polish and Hungarian
Israelites, most Cf whom have come here
within the last five years. One of these, in
the suburbs of Nincland, n. j., has an in
terestirg history. At first it was feared that
the tract of land chosen was mere waste,
but in the course OF a few years, by constant
ard incesSant labor and perseverance,, it has
been made productive, so that more than
sixty families are maintained on the yield
ings of the ground, such as potatoes, corn,
berries, etc, which bring very fair price in
the market. Mr.. Michael Hellprin, the dis
tinguished cyclopRdist and lingust of New
York, has superint2nded the colonization
work fer several years, and is untiring il his
efforts for the well-being Of the different
settlements That gentleman, III company
with the Rev. $ Morals of this city, has Just
returned from visit to Alliance, which is
the name given to the Nineland colony.
They are greatly satisfied with the state Of
affairs there, and fully believe that the in
habitants intend remaining permanently as
tillers of the soil.
Among the people there Were found many
cultured persons and q number of those who
had fled from Russia by reason of their COM
plicity in Nihilistic plots. Some of these told
their story and pictured graphically tho
designs of their fellow conspirators and the
thrilling escapes they themselves made when
the plots were made known to the authorities.
One man, who was compelled to leave his
whole family in Russia in order to cross the
frontier before fresh discoveries had been
made, gave an interesting narrative OF his
career and showed likeNesses of several noted
Nihilists, with whom he claimed to have been
in league All the colonists are now well
settled, and they, as q rule, are fully satisfied
with their present lot. They live In neat
houses, built Of wood, which are sold to them
at a small cost The entire colony occupies
from 200 to l 500 acres of ground, and tale
climate is salubrious and healthy.-Phila-
.5alpbia Press
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-24
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THE STAR.

Beside the eternal sea one night slept;
But soft airs famed Elc. from my dreamland
broke,
While angry storm winds down the black west
swept,
And while nights clouds yet fingered awoke.
Afar, through infinite skies divinely clear,
The star of morning trembled purely bright
AS though thought, feeling warmed her silvery
sphere,
And throbbed within her living heart of light,
With mellow radiance, pale, yet beautiful
She touched the summit of the dipping mast.
The swelling sails above tho ships dark hull,
The scudding mists that DER the gray sea passed;
And still the changing, yet unehanging sea
Throbbed with vast pulses toward the star OF
morn,
And strove to soothe his moan to melody,
Lest she, fair orb should set in fear and scorn.
Young birds began to twitter in the nest;
Thin grasses whispered, dreaming of the sun;
From high polished cliff sea guls, at rest,
With grave-eyed wonder watched the shining
As though they deemed her some TRANSPORTED
bird.
A tender flower awakening at my feet
Sighed in breath more clear than spoken word,
Hail blessed life Hail, starry sister SWEET
Ineffable love filed all the extent of space.
flushed grew that deep roar by the rocking bar,
And wh,. the dim veil rose from Natures face
heard voice that issued from the star
And said: Behold. / am the star that shone
"O'er great Taygetus, DER Sinai's height.
On Moses, Dante: the firebTand thrown
By Gods own hand at the dark brow Of night.
Lo, am She, whom men believe no more,
And yet / live, and yet my life shall be-
When earth lies shattered, human destiny Ger
We nations. am ardent Poesy!
Up We who sleen! Faith. Virtue Courage wake!
Mount, thinkers, santinels, each untrodden
height.
Behold be comes, for whom path break.
The angel Liberty, the giant Light.
Victor HUGO.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-24
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Wichita eagle., 1886-09-24
Wanted Generous Measure.

A parsimonious individual went into q drug
store the other day to have prescription put
up BE sure that you give me generous
measure" said he to the druggist, fearful lest
be might not get his moneys worth Said
the druggist: IL sheuld give you enc six
tserth Of grain more than this prescription
calls for YOU would be dead in five minutes
oftsr taking tho dosen-BoSton Globe
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-24
More Confidence.

Moore-What queer fellow Fibber Is! 81,
just told me that hs never told the truth.
Simmons-Did he really tell you thatf
"He did, Tor g fact"
AWeu, then have moro confidence II hi:
veracify than l had before. .'-Dstroit Free
Presa
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-12
A VALUABLE WORK.

Under the direction OF THE MINER a book
descriptive of Western Montana, it's wealth,
resources and prospects is now in prepare
ton and will be published about June l.
The work will be exhaustive in the treat
ment OF the resources and present condition
Of Jefferson, Madison. B~eaverhead, Deer
Lodge, Missoula and Silver Bow counties.
Special writer's peculiarly fitted for the work
will be engaged in zach county
to do the historical and descrip-
tive work. The book will be illus
trated and will be on the general plan
Of The MINER New Year number, but more
complete and thorough in every detail. It
will be just such q work as the stranger will
need to guide him in seeking a location and
a home. Three thousand copies of the work
will be gratuitously distributed among adj
vertisers and arrangements have been made
with the American News Company to handle
it IN all the railroads leading out OF Chicago,
and with local news agents throughout the
West. The editor OF THE MINER will edit
the work and supe, intend it's publication,
while ". D. Stafford and w. P. Schussler
will direct the canvassing and soliciting,
both of whom we commend to the people
the West Side whom they may visit We
will be pleased to receive points and matter
of local OF general inrer"st for this work.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-12

Virginia alone produced manganiferous
iron ores, estimated at 3,237 tons, at an
average value of $685. per ton and a total
value of $17,3
Montana stands alone as q producer of
argentiferous manganese ~(silver) ores. The
Territory produced 4,263 tons, valued at
$4,000, or SO per ton of 2,240 pounds.
In the foregoing table, under the head of
manganese ores, are included those ores
that contain the equivalent of 70 per cent.
of binoxide, or 44.25 per cent, OF metallic
manganese. This is the standard OF man.
ganese required by the English chemical
works. All ore containing less than this
are in this report regarded as ~manganifer-
Gus iron ores, though some of them ap-
preaching the standard are used in the
manufacture of ferro, and all are used for
their manganese. The argentiierous man.
ganese ores are only used for their contents
of silver; the manganese, however, serving
a useful purpose as a f1ux.
The production Of spiegel and ferro-man-
ganese in the United States in 1885 was
80, 955 long tons, as compared with 3d.
262 ton in 1884. Assuming 40 per ce t.
as the dividing line between
spiegel and ferro-manganese, and chat all
the ferro-manganese made in the United !
States was made at the Edgar Thompson
Steel Works, the production Of spiegel in
1884 would be 23,737 tons, and of fei no
1918 tons.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-12

MATHEWS & WEBB's metal circular under
date Of May 5 has thefollowing in reference
to the condition OF the copper market:
Cooper has ruled very steady at New
York even through some symptoms of a
decline. Lake has been held at $11.5O by
all the companies. but dealers appear
anxious to see lower rates and have offered
sparingly at $11.45 and $11.4O. Mean
while the outside brands have been pressed
for sale and Baltimore, Parrot and Oxford
have been sold down to $1,000. and some
parcels are rumored to ha We found a market
a. the single figure 9 and a high frac-
tiol. 1t is stated that the Parrot
Company are now making over 100000
pounds per month, and that the low figure
at which they are selling are forcing large
manufacturers into the effort to use it in-
stead of Lake. There is no question but
that the %tyrannous rule OF the monopolist
Lake MES is we'll nigh atits close and
ended mainly by three causes: the lack of q
strong ruling head in the Lake combina-
ton, the increase in the number of outside
brands, and the rapidly increasing domes-
tic production. The English markets have
been extremely steady at f41 7s. 3d., with
Best Selected at f46. Public rumor states
that the Mountain View property at Butte.
Montana, has been sold to English capital
lists for q 81, 900 ,o00."
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-12

r- e.,e-al Assemblies of the Knights oil
Labor win hold a special session ut elese-
land, May Is, for the purpose Of ma1'ns
needed changes in the laws OF tne ofuei,
It il sincerely to be wished thai Droao
and liberal minded delegates will composS
the meeting and that it's PROCEEDINGS VIII
be productive of much good Tor AL con
cerned. Mr.. Powderly has briefly but larry
stated the necessity for certain changes ana
while it is not essential that his individual
opinions should rule in the order it Is only
just to him to say that they are the result
OF his experience and careful study and are
entitled to due respect. In an interesting
article on the labor question published IN
The North american Review, for May Mr..
Powderly among other things says;
"Workmen are not, as q rule, educated
men. When the strike does come, while
they feel that they have been wronaed, yet
they are lacking in the command OF Ian
euage necessary to state their case properly
to the world and hence set forth their claims
in such a way as to arouse prejudices or
create false impressions. The other side
having the advantage of education, either
personally or by right of purchase, can and
does mold public opinion in a great many
cases."
81 have no fears because OF the present
apparently disturbed condition OF the labor
world; on the contrary, the signs are very
hopeful. Wendell Phillips once said: Never
look for an age when the. people can be
quiet and safe. At such times d%espotism,
like q shrouded mist, steals over the mirror
OF freedom"
"Labor-saving machinery, instead OF
making a slave of man, must become his
servant. How will the ~workingman WELD
his power? Organized labor says the power
will be wisely handled. but we must have
the cooperation of the vast middle classes.
The employer and the employed must no
longer stand apart. The bitterness must be
torn down. The ~workingman and his EN-
ployer must meet face to face; they must
discuss every detail in the management OF
the concerns they are jointly operating.
No sacrifice of principle on the one hand or
of manhood on the other need attend such
q transaction. In the management OF
great and small concerns each grievance.
each trouble or difference, whether in re-
lation to dicipline or wages, should be
talked over in a conciliatory spirit and ar
bitratd. Joint Boards or arbitration
should be formed between manufacturers
and workmen all over the country. Each
party should devote considerable time to
the perfecting OF the plans best suited to
their interests or surroundings, for rules
governing one case or locality might not
work well in another.
Having. after careful elaboration, agreed
upon the rules, each p 'rty should sign the
of agreement, binding itself to
abide by them until changed by the con-
sent of 9th. Agreements OF this kind
will be tie means Of settling differences as
arise, and with their inauguration
lockouts and boycots will not be
upon SO readily, aud, if ever called
into play, then only as the very last resort"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-12

ONE OF the funny incidents OF the recent
Anarchist strike. is the publication in Herr
Most's paper, the Freiheit, the "Inter-
national organ OF the German-speaking
Anarchists. is a black list containing the
names of four members of the order who
have chosen to try and be decent, supple
menting the list is the following nnounce
ment: "Under this head will be published
the names OF those who have been guilty
OF espionage, d~enunciation, treachery or
other crimes against the International
Labor Union. All brothers are warned
against having communication either in
person or by letter with those in the sub
Joined list. Details of the misdeeds ofthose
named can be obtained by addressing the
Confidential Committee" The only COM
ment necessary upon this is that it is a
clear ease "of the devil calling the pot
black"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-12
THE EIGHT.HOUR MOVEMENT.

The agitation in favor of eight hours as
the standard Of q days labor has been
~conservatively and intellisently conducted
until it became a part Of the present labor
crusade about Chicago. The arguments in
favor Of the change from ten hours to eight
are overwhelming, and in time will prevail.
The number Of hours constituting
a days work, has within the last
thirty years been reduced from four
teen to ten, to the benefit of
the working classes and without detriment
to employers. But these changes have
been gradually made, mainly through on
c~essions by employers, who from one cause
or another found it expedient and per-
chance profitable to make a fairer day of
labor. None Of these changes were brought
about or the instant, upon arbitrary de-
mands. Such a change as is now demanded
by the workingmen of the country involves
more than would appear at first blush.
Tbe one great factor in the cost
of a product is the labor r. quired
to produce it. All present estimates
of cost Of work ere based upoa the price Of
labor per day of ten hours each. A reduc-
ton OF two hour a day mean to the en-
ployer an increase OF One fifth of his original
estimates as to labor. In large works,
where thousands OF men are employed, this
would mean, in these days of small mar
gins, absolute ruin. Taken, for instance, q
case where a man has contracted for the
construction of a railroad; he employs
five thousand men, from whom, in his es-
innate, he expects $4,000 hours per day; a
reduction of the hours of labor from ten
to eight would mean to him a loss of 1O,-
600 hours per day, or, at q rate OF wages OF
81 per day, a daily loss of 5 1000. There is
no such margin in railroad building nova
days and such a loss would mean ruin to
any contractor in the country.
The immediate application of the eight
hour system in Butte would be equally
disastrous to u principal industries.
The margin Of profit on copper, in the bit
ter competition with the Lake region,
where labor is cheap, is SO small that an
of one-ffth in the cost of labor
would wipe out all profit and leave a bal
ancs on the wrong side OF the ledger.
The substitution of eight hours for ten
as a days labor will eventually be made.
But it will come gradually, and not on a
jump-at the word of command. It would
be impossible for employers to grant
such a demand without facing bankruptcy,
and it would be unwise for workingmen to
demand it.
OF course, in all establishments where
is done by the piece, or by the hour
upon percentage the system may be in
at once, but where the wage is
based upon a days labor OF ten hours the
must be ~gradual-so that no hard
hip may fall upon any one.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-12

The Mormons in Salt Lake, true to their
cunning instinct , made a great show OF
welcome to Mr.. West, the newly-appointed
Governor of that Territory, upon his re.
cent arrival in the city. It is needless to
say the reception was a sham and a mock
cry. In their hearts they despise him a.
they do every other Gentle, especially
those designated to rule over them and en-
force the laws. This fact will become ap-
parent to Governor West before he pro-
ceeds far in his official term, that is, pro-
viding he attempts to carry out his duty
not truckle to the Saints. If he does
the latter he will be as much abused and
as was his fearless predecessor,
Eli H. Murray.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-12

LEAD has been steadily held at previous
prices at all points under a fair distribution.
At st. Louis about 1000 tons have been
sold for May and June $4.55 and $3.50.
At Chicago about 600 IONS were sold at
$4.6O and at New York the trade has been
limited to 400 tons, all domestic, at $4.7O.
The total imports at New York thus far
this year are given by the custom house at
1900 tons. The English market, in
sympathy possibly with our do
mestic market has receded to f13, and
Soft Spanish is now offered at $4.S5, duty
paid, New York. The strikes at New York
and Chicago, actual and impending, among
both painters and plumbers, has almost
paralyzed ira e, and two or three factories
have reduced their working force by half,
and Others have done so in a less propor-
ton. Domestic production does not ma.
terially increase and we are still permitted
to hope for liberal prices throughout the
year, even though the highest point may
have been touched.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-12

MANAGER MAGuIRE's dramatic COMPANY
will open at the Grand Opera House, to.
night, in BARLEY C%ampbell's great play oil
THE Bankers Daughter" The pla , ia an
exceptionally strong one-one OF the
greatest OF he Union ~equare's grand sue.
cesses. The company that Mr.. Mcguire
brings to Butte is an exceptionally strong
one, comprising some of the best and most
prominent members of the profession.
There are no more clever peo-
pie in the profession than E.. ].
Buckley, Theodore Hamilton, Louie
Lord, Nellie Donald and Belle DOUGLAS.
Mr.. Mcguire, finding it impossible to cater
the amusement-loving people of Mon.
tana through the medium OF travelin,
combinations, he determined to or9s nize a
company OF his own, with the result stated.
he has spared nothing to secure first-claas
performers and it now remains for our
people to show their appreciation oil his
enterprise by ~patronizing him most liber.
ally. The MINER hopes to see the Grand
Opera House crowded nightly during the
week.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-12

GEN. B. F. BUTLER, whose accounts al
Treasurer OF the National Home for Disa-
bled Volunteers created something of a
scandal Immediately after his retirement
from that office, has written q letter to
Congress asking al investigation. Thus far
no action has been taken by the BODY but
Mr.. Butler shonld by all means be accom-
modated. If he was honest in the matter
he is entitled to vindication, if tn. reverse
the people should know it. The public do
not object to the large sums appropriated
to maintain these institutions, but they do
object to their conversion by Gen. Butler
or any other man.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-12

KATE Nc R OF Philadelphia, Penn.
sylvania, a well dressed young woman,
cl srged her husband with assault and ex-
hi,ited, in proof Of her allegation, a pair
of black eyes. The testimony discl sed
the fact that during five years OF welded
life, the pair Of black eyes exhibited to the
court were the fourteenth. The husband
had an excuse as usual, but the court
thought it strange that in 80 short period
OF married life there should have been so
many repetiti" n of the black eye business.
It is true that after each quarrel the hus-
band forgave the wife, but it is equally true
that the forgiveness was always sealed with
q pair Of black eyes. The story reminds
one Of the man who sent q note to his
partner saying that his resignation would
be accepted.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-12

The statement of the Denver mint for
the calendar year 1885 has just been com
pleted, and according to the Denver News
is 10 follows: Silver leads, as usual, the
total output being put down at $15,427,-
973, OF which $14.813,891 was handled by
the shelters, $597,5O3 was shipped out of
the State in the form Of ores, and $16,579
was purchased by the mint in combination
with gold. Thetotal gold product amouted
to 81, 669, 500, Of which the smeltels and
refineries handled 81, ,565, the mint
purchased 81: 875, 1913, there was shipped
out of the State in the form OF ores $46,-
521 and the manufacturers purchased
$4,000. The total production OF both
gold and silver amouted to $2O,O97.S 72.
In connection with gold and silver mining
the output Of lead amounted to 81, 1884,
600, Of copper to $2O5, 936. The grand
total OF gold, silver, lead and copper
reached the large aggregate Of $24, 432, sos.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-12
In the Senate yesterday tine Committee

In the Senate yesterday the Committee
on Foreign Relations were instructed to
inquire into the alleged seizure of the Amer.
lean fishing sloop David J.. Adams in
Canadian waters. According to reports
the sloop was simply in port purchasing
bait when the seizure was made. II this
be true, the Government should know it
n should make immediate demand of
the Canadian authorities for such repera-
ton as the case requires. That the fishing
treaty needs a thorough overhauling is un-
doubted, but until that is done the Gov
eminent should guard zealously all the
rights of it's citizens.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-12

IN a recent lecture Mr.. W. C. Roberts
Austen. chemist of the British Mint. re-
marked upon the wonderful effects often
produced upon metals by minute quaint
ties OF impurities. Slight impurities in
metallic copper would render ocean tele.
graphy impossible. When purified.
tin loses its well-known s:cry" or
noise made when bent. A trace
OF arsenic increases the fuiditv q,
lead so that it will roll itself into
small shot in sliding down an inclined blame.
Standard gold melts at about 1850 deerees.
but it a fifth Of one per cent. of silica he
added it will soften in a candle-fame. A
trace OF lead added to gold forms an ALLOW
much dreaded at the mint, the breaking
OF the gold being reduced from
twenty tons to five. Some metals have a
remarkable power Of taking up gases.
palladium being capable OF absorbing GOD
times its volume of hydrogen, and giving
it out again when heated. A remarkahla
late discovery is hat an alloy of rhodium
and lead will absorb nitrogen and owen
and when heated gives them OIL with exn,o.
sive violence.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-12

IT cannot be urged against the Chinese
that they are extravagant in placing a
commercial value upon their own lives.
For the twenty or thirty Mongolians who
were murdered at Rock Springs the
Chinese Government asks for an indemnity
of only $4,000, and this sum also in
cludes the value of considerable property de-
stroyed. For the unfortunate blunder
which cost Captain Crawford his life, the
United States Government has been asked
to claim 100000 indemnity from the
Mexican Government. It looks us il some
schedule of prices would have to be estab-
lished by international treaty, whereby the
money equivalent of any race, color or &C.
cupatiOn shall be fixed.