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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-22
CHR1srnAs PRESENTS.

When one goes up and down the streets
OF Butte, and in the great business houses,
which line them he lie struck with the evil
dences OF the rare taste and skill displayed
upon every hand in providing Christmas
gifts for all. Each stands out q perfect pic
ture in itself and attracts the eye as much
by it's exquisite workmanship as by the
novelty OF it's design. And each will tell q
little story OF friendship OF love when
placed in the hands OF the donee. And
now as to what We shall chose as q Christ
mas present. The Salt Lake Herald an
swers this question 80 pointedly and so
we'll that we give it entire: when selecting
articles for Christmas presents, 1t will be
better il people do not permit she utilita-
rian idea to determine. A present should
mean something more than the intrinsic
value of the article given. 1t should convey
q story OF thoughtiulness, OF consideration,
of respect and friendship, and tell of an ef-
fort on the part OF the donor to please.
Besides, it should indicate asel8sh affection
for the ont to whom it is conveyed. The
article, therefore, ought to be selected with
the view to conveying to the mind OF there.
cipient. that his or her especial pleasure
dictated the selection OF the gift.
The father who tries to make q pair OF
boots in which his boy stands in need an
swer the purpose Of q Christmas present,
blinds himself to his wi reason, and de-
priyes himself and his boy Of the keenest
feature of giving at this present-making
season. The wife will think more OF a set
of cheap earrings or some other inexpen'
sive tricket intended for her own pleasure,
than she will of a gown or more necessary
article of apparel that costs treble the
price of the trinket; for the simple reason
hat one onvey to her mind the idea OF q
selfish, affectionate thoughtfulness on tho
part of the husband, while the other tells
only of a duty. What would a friend
think if you were to send him a ten-dollar
note on Christmas day, with the compli.
ments of the season? Hewould think you
intended to insult him, and he would prob
ably tell you SO in q curt note returning
the money. Whereas, if you gave him
some article selected with special reference
to his tastes and pleasures, and which cost
more than q dollar, he would prize it
We would not, by any means, be under
stood as d~iscouraging the unitarian idea
ia present-making; but would not permitt
to subordinate the prettiest sentiment
there is in Christmas giving. There are
three hundred and sixty-four days when
utility can assert itself and be appropri-
ate, but there is only n day when Christ
mas gifts can be conferred"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-22
Talents Triumph.

Since the creation the Hottest minds have
ever turned to nature for inspiration, ano
| the artists who have attained the highest
| pinnacle of human perfection and whose
works still live rs mute monuments to
their genius, are those who took her az
their model, and ~endeavored, as humble
imitators to follow as faithfully as possible
! the handiwork of God. To reproduce by
art the choicest gems in nature is an am.
bition worthy the best efforts of the most
| talented; and although the priceless treas.
ures in the Italian galleries display a degree
| of genius almost superhuman, yet as com.
pared with the original they are miserable
failures. 1t has remained for a Butte bust.
ness house to combine the two into n per.
feet whole. They have robbed nature oil
| her richest treasures, transplanted them in
their show windows, and then employed
| the hand OF art to add to the beauty OF the
! picture.
The display which We witnessed last
evening in Sands e. Boyce's show windows
and which will be on exhibition during the
holidays is the acme OF artistic and scien.
tifc scenic effect. The largest
and central window is an
ideal Western mountain scene.
In the foreground is a typical miners log
cabin, through the open door OF which car
be seen his good wife, singing softly to the
accompaniment of her s~pinning-wbeel, and
p~ausing ever and n o to peer a%nxlously
out upon the hillside toward the spot
where her husbands prospect" is located.
Behind the cabin is a little stretch OF
meadow, it's surface Cos I'd with velvety
grass, dotted here and there with fragrant
wild flowers and ending in a range of gently
sloping foothills which gradually grow into
majestic mountains. On the right hand
arise pre%cipitously huge granite cliffs which
climb higher and higher, and form a taggad
peak which seems as though striving to
pierce the azure vault of heaven.
From it's side and almost at it's summit
gushes out a torrent OF living, sparkling
water. which dashes down it's rocky side,
leaping in silvery cascades from %precipice
to precipice and finally forming the laugh
ing, dancing, babbling brook which winds
it's way like a silver band over the moss
covered slope in front of the cabin.
The north window is arranged as a cosy
little parlor, SO tempting and inviting in
it's appearance as to cause the heart OF the
lonely bachelor to ache with envy. A
Christmas tree isin one corne OF the room,
and taking from it the presents for her
little ones who are clustered around her,
stands the wife and mother.
The south corner window presents d
barn-yard scene. A d%iminutive Shetland
pony is placidly consuming his oats from a
little manger as though entirely satisfied
with his surroundings, and upon the GRIM
son satin blanket which covers him is in
scribed the legend, 'Closing out sale mems
goods at cost"
As a Christmas exhibit it stands without
a parallel, and words are too empty, too
meaningless to even family paint its celes-
tial splendor. 1t must be seen to be appre-
ciated.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-22
Why He Killed Himself.

Men sdestroy themselves from various
motives, and usually very inadequate ones;
but it may be- doubted if any one ever
found a more fimsy pretext for launching
himself into eternity than the late Mr..
Heron, of Manchester, England, who the
the other day took a dose of strychnine
because his wife never gave him a birthday
present. "If it had only been a penny CT
,ar," he wrote to his inattentive spouse,
II should have priced it. l nave struggled
to find something or ether or your birth
day, but you always pleaded poverty" !
suppose the jury who considered this too
sensitive gentleman insane founded their
opinion on his extraordinary preference
OF a penny cigar to dose of s%trychnine.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-22
Sn0bs and tho Dentist.

A curious little story is told illustrative
of the snobbishness of London society and
of the real kindness OF heart in the family
Of the Prince of Wales. There is in Lon
don an American dentist who ia very skill
full in his profession, and among other
people has attended the Princess of Wales.
He was invited to one OF the annual gar
den parties at Marlborough House, and
met there nearly fifty of his patients.
They cnt him to q man. Soon after he
found himself lace to face with the Prince
and Princess, and they at once CAV him
the most cordial reception, and shook him
warmly by the hand. At once every one
OF the fifty patients pressed up to the
lucky dentist and shook hands with equal
warmth.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-22

The Philadelphia Press, which has al
ways been a stout defender OF the knights
of Labor, fears that the organization has
overgrown itself ard is falling into decay.
1t adds: 1.-THE natural reluctance of men to
be at the beck and bidding of others no
wiser than they, and who have not usually
as much at stake, makes Knights insubor-
dinate and dissatisfied, and is threatening
to shatter the moth and incohesive
structure which Mr.. Powderly and his
associates have been at SO much labor to
build up."
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-22
he is right.

The Inter Mountain has materially quail
flied it's former statements concerning the
health Of the city, and now mildly insinu-
ates that there have been a few cases OF
%scarlatina in the city during the past
month or two. II it continue in the same
direction it will get down to bottom facts
after awhile.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-22

If the transatlantic steamship lines con-
tinue to cut passenger rates, a chrome, a
free pass over the continent of Europe,
and champagne luncheons to stecrage pas
sengers are among the expected things
which may happen. 1t is now about as
cheap to take a trip to Europe and back
from New York as it is to stay at home.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-22

and last evssisg II ragged in the name Of
. pbyaiG.en wfes although recognized a.
standh in The as ,trank Of theproiession,
hasnoi FY&etseS..a the city over q year
and be ise e&lI. t be conversant With the
normal health Of the place during the dill.
ierent seasons. DR.. Hough has practiced
many years in Butte and as q physician
he has no superior in the west. His dec
laratfoh will be accepted by all who know
him. The prescriptions file in the several
drug stores in the city bear testimony to
the trutLfulness OF his assertion.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-22
Race ut Pavilion for 415.

Last evening a very interesting one mile
race took place at the Pavilion. The con.
~testants were Hugh Wright and Newman
Goldering. Wright gave Goldering half a
lap the start. Both got a very good start,
GolderiDg leading until the tenth lay when
Wright easily passed him and kept the lead
to the finish beating Goldering five laps.
Time, 4 minutes IS seconds.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-22
The Stabbing Case.

The case OF Ursa Collins was heard be-
fore Police Judge Mediation yesterday
and narrowed down to assault and bat.
terry. The court took testimony and time
% consider, baiiiDg the accused in 5000,
till this morning at 10 O'Clock when the
decision will be reDd. red.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-22

DR.. Hough's reply to the inquiry Of
Mayor Frank concerning the health OF the
city should certainly have set at rest fur
ther controversy or even questioning upon
the subject. The Inter Mountain, how
ever, with hat recklessness which has
characterized it's present editorial man.
agement, is still harping upon the matter,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-22

1t turns out that "Bill Jones. the Aven-
ger" who figured as a sort Of nine days
wonder for trying to. shoot Guiteau in the
prison van on it's way from the court DON
at Washington is a very cheap sort of a fel-
low. His wife says that he has been beating
her for years, and she prays to be avenged
on the AYenger..
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-22

Mountain. The alleged libelous language il
. compliment couched in scriptural Ian
onace compared with that used the evening
before its appearance by Piatt in the Inter
Mountain d~eDunciatory OF Colonel Searles,
and yet the latter with true Christian iorti-
tude takes his medinino without kicking or
whining.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-22

The six New England States, with one ex-
Observation-Disclosures hitherto been
looked upon as reliably Republican in every
Presidential election for many years. Re-
cent events have shown conclusively that
with proper management one'half, at least,
of the whole number may be carried by the
Democratic party in 1888.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-22

England's position in Egypt is declared
by the British Cabinet to be that OF a trus-
tee holding the country for the European
powers. There have been cases before, we
believe, where the trustees got about all
there was worth getting out OF the estate.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-22

With characteristic cheek the Republican
managers are claiming as Republican
achievements the Democratic act to regu-
late the electoral count and the Reagan
Interstate Commerce Bill. Our Republican
brethren have a wonderful capacity for
claiming whatever of Democratic legisla
ton that proves popular.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-22

The fact that Gen. Miles has had the ter.
ritory under him enlarged and that he is
given the supervision OF the entire Mexican
border, may be regarded as an endorse
ment of his Apache campaign. The public
will 40 consider it,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-22

John Sherman's Ohio hackers wish it to
be understood that the Senator's strength
as q Presidential candidate does not lie in
any other mans weakness. OF course not.
The trouble has been thus far that his weak
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-22

Sunset Cox passes rapidly and gracefully
from the role of diplomat at an Oriental
court to his familiar part of champion Of
popular rights and privileges. He insists
that no monopoly railroad franchise shall
be granted through Yellowstone Park and
he is right.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-22
Curtis Gained.

Hon. John s. Curtis was presented with
an elegant gold headed cane of massive
and elaborate workmanship by San Fran
cisco friends. The cane arrived in Butte yes.
terday and all who have seen it pronounce
it q most beautiful gift. It was the finest
San Francisco could furnish and the Colonel
| appreciates it fully.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-22

The unparalleled growth OF the bogus
butter industry is made strikingly apparent
when it is understood that the exports of
genuine butter have fallen from 40, OOO,-
900 pounds in 1880 to over 81, 5000
pounds in 1885, while the exports Of imi-
tation butter during the same period in
creased from 10000, 900 to 100000
pounds. 1t is high time this fraud was
compelled to navigate under it's true colors.
Stock Journal.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-22
CHRISTMAS NIGHT r

Couture & Leford will give another OF
their select and enjoyable socials at Rem.
shaw Hall Christmas evening, December
25th. All members of the Weekly Social
Club and their friends are respectfully in
vited to attend. Admission, 81. N. B.
Remember also the dancing matinee Christ.
mas afternoon, from l till 5 O'Clock.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-22

Gladstone bides his time, and refuses to
let Misrepresentation or clamor draw him
away from his much needed rest. Friends
OF progress have faith that when the deci.
sive moment comes he w%ill.not be found
wanting.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-22

The Indian Commission is doing some
good work in ~persuading Indians to take
lands in severalty and making allotments
of lands to them. There is q large and
inviting field in M~ontanaf for just such work.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-22

The Inter Mountains articles on the
city's health are making its readers sick.
That bilious institution is bound to have
somebody sick, even il it has to give it's
subscribers ipecac from it's columns.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-22

Henry George will issue a paper in New
York city the 9Th Of next month to be
called the Standard. 1t will be devoted to
the spreading of the principles OF the PRO
g~ressive Democratic party"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-22

It is said that Mrs. Cleveland has agreed
to %inaugurate in Washington city the prac.
tice OF ladies removing their hats while in a
theater. Would there were a Mrs. Cleve-
land in every city which has a theatre.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-22

The Senate will pass the Electoral Count
bill as it came from the House. The bill
will prevent the stealing Of the Presidency
OF these United States by the Hayes Of the
country.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-22

McQuade will have seven years in Sing
Sing prison to ruminate over the harsh
ness OF a cold, unieel;ng world.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-22

luton Congress will adjourn to-day. to
meet again the fourth of January next.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-22
LOST !!
SIS Reward.

The above Reward will be paid for the
delivery Of a dapple gray horse. brande
Is on left thigh, weighs about 1000 pounds
to Casey & Brophey, Butte, NJ. 7.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-22
PASTURAGE.

Three miles south Of railroad depot on
Pipestone road. $50 acres, wire fenced, fine
grazing. plenty OF water, moderate charges.
Postofice box AL.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-22
POSTOFFICE TIME TABLE.

WY can live at home, and make more
money at work for us, than at anything
else in this world. Capital not needed
you are started free. Both sexes; all ages. Any
one can do the work. Large earnings sure from
first start. Costly outfit ond terms free. Better
not delay. Costs you nothing to send us yOui
address and find ont: If you are wise you will 90
so at once. H. HALEETT e. Co., Portland, Maine
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-22

When a man chooses to fight his battles
with fire he should not complaini if heshould
be scorched with his weapons.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-22

In prize ring parlance the Campbell con-
test was a draw, neither being knocked
out, but both badly punished.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-22

Michael Davitt thinks the odds are 55 to
1 that Ireland will come out winner in the
coming struggle with England.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-22

Will % 30 o1sconeoiate a1Cer sixty days.
The "Model' restaurant is no more. It
has ''gone glimmering" like the dream of a
Tilted girl but its place is to be supplied by
one Of the finest saloons in Butte, under
the MANAGEMENT of Messrs. Murphy e.
bowling. These gentlemen are au fait in
this line OF business and will be ready to re-
ceive their friends about New Years day.
Mr.. Burgess, of the Pacific Express Com
pany Office. has the thanks of The MINER
man for repeated courtesies. The
are to be congratulated on having a man to
represent them here who, while he is constant
and watchful Of their interest, does not
as too many men would, forget the amenit
les and decencies that make up and mark
the gentleman.
Miss Annie Hart, who was married Sun-
day morning to Mr.. Henry Williams, and
who, by the way, is one of the most artistic
piano players in the west, will receive her
many friends as soon as she becomes set
tied in the home her husband is preparing
Tor her. At present she is engaged as leader
OF the orchestra in Gilroy's musical conser.
vatory on West Park street.
"Joe' Fischer, the king OF restaurant
men, has q Chinese laundryman who has
washed for the extensive establishment for
q year. Last evening the lanndrvman
walked into the dining room and presented
Fischer with two elegant silk handler.
and red-and two beautiful
stuffed parrots-purple and green-swinp-
ing in loops made OF oriental tree bows. 4
unique and pretty gift.
Paul Davis will open the Clarendon
saloon at noon to-day and will be pleased
to see all his friends. He will give a splen.
did lunch and guarantees as elegant LIQUORS
OF all sorts as are in Butte. The Clarendon
is newly fitted out with magnificent furni-
ture and fixines. To.day's opening will be
starter, Gne grand opening will be on
day when the Clarendon viii
excel itself. VIII
Mr.. Danie Searles waived examination
Yesterday and gave bonds for his appear
OF libeling G. X. Piatt, of the Inter
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-23

in with that abundant charity the poor so
often extend to the poor, and kept HIM fed
and clothed out of his own small resources.
He's good comp'ny, Bi ISL the old man
used to say, by way of explaining his ex-
travagant benevolence; she keeps the fire
a-goin' when I'm round to my work so IS It
the vittles don't freeze, and it's good an
warm when get hum nights; then he beats
all to sing. leastways what ne can sing;
yo'd ought to hear him roarin' out bout the
Windham frogs, now tell ye."
Parson Huntington's. very heart was
touched by the eager joy of all these poor
creatures, though. it only showed in the
look, the alertness of step, the lit eye and
trerlulous voice, for, like all their race,
gracious and grateful words were denied
by their reticence and avoided by their
homely pride. As these highway guests
took their places about the table and the
parson asked long and elaborate blessing
Julia's eyes filled with tears; for the first
time in her young life she understood the
mercy and grace of the Master who made
pc 'erty His own that He might feed and
bless the poor, and companioned with sin
ners to save and comfort them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-23

to no fewer than three young ladies at once
care you about ready, Lucy!" the young
man called, presently, without even adj
vancing step toward her.
II must teach you lesson, my fine young
gentleman Lucy muttered to herself.
''There are some things you've got to learn
yet. And l might as well teach you few
of them right now" And she went on de-
iberately perfecting great many incom-
prehensible details in the business of attir-
ing herself for an excursion through a wide
strip of brown-leaved black-jacks and
across some dun-colored meadows to her
fathers home, where the popular ''sur-
prise' Christmas dinner was to be laid
within an hour.
81 shall stay here, and go in the wagon"
was Lucy's somewhat paradoxical state
ment, made very innocently and with her
chin held up so that her hat-ribbons could
be tied in graceful bow.
Why, how does that come?" asks the
young man with suddenly developed in
terest, and walking toward her, while his
large brown eyes fixed themselves upon
her slightly averted face, with a look of
perplexity not unmixed with tinge of
amusement.
g I think I'll go along with father and
mo her, so they won't suspect any thing,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-12-23

bands meditations; for her own ran in the
same direction.
my dear,' mildly demonstrated Cephas,
Il don't think he meant veal; it was but a
figure of speech Joseph is something ir-
reverent by nature, and hath an easy way
of quoting Scripture that is unseemly. He
called himself the prodigal son but too
truly, fear / mistrust he has fed upon
husks in that evil city"
"Ohp' said his wife, with relieved air;
shut after all, my dear, what shall we have
for dinner!'
II will take Julia and the pony this after
noon and ride over 10 the Carter farm !;
perhaps we may find some help there.''
$50 do; so do, Cephas. Mrs. Carter has
squashes into January. May be we might
have one for pies''
So Julia and her father, defended as well
as was IN their power against the bitter
weather, wedged themselves into the rude
sleigh and trotted away over the crisp
snow of the half broken roads to the
Carter farm.
Just in time, you be- just in the nick
on tip shouted the hearty farmer, coming
out at the sound of the bells. Il was speakin'