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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

The Division Of Mining Statistics and
Technology OF the United States Geological
Survey has just issued a circular on the
manufacture OF coke in the United States
for 1885. The total production OF the
year was 5,lO6, 696 short tons, distributed
by states rs follows:
Alabama, 3O1, $50; Colorado, 131, $50;
Georgia, 1869; Illinois, 1O,35O; Indiana,
0; Indian Territory, 1854; Kansas, 5000;
Kentucky, 2,7O4; Montana, It's; New
Mexico, II, $40; Ohio, 39,416; Pennsyl-
vania, 1891 ,SO5; Tennessee, 218, 842;
Utah, 0; Virginia, 49,139; Washington,
81; West Virginia, 26O,571.
In the rank OF coke producing States,
Pennsylvania still stands drst, with Ala
bama second, West Virginia third, Ten
nessee fourth, and Colorado fifth. These
five States hold the same rank as in 1884.
TIL largest coke producing locality in the
country is the Conne!lsville region OF Penn
%sylvania, in which was made 3,O96, O12 OF
the 5,1O6, 696 tons, or 6O.6 per cent. OF
the coke produced in the United States in
1885. The second largest producing dis
trict is what is called the Irwin-Latrobe.
which lies along the Pennsylvania railroad,
from Larimer to Blairsville, and is, in part,
the northerly extension OF the Connells-
vile coking field. Pennsylvania still
produces nearly so per cent. OF the coke OF
the country. There are 233 establishments
engaged in the manufacture OF coke, EN-
ploying 2O,116 ovens, to which 432 are
POW being added. The industry consumed
il 1886 S,O71,126 short tons OF coal, pro.
dueing s, 1O6, 696 short tons of coke, val
ued at $7.629,11s at the ovens, or $1.49
per on. Subtract $1.49 from the cost of
coke delivered in Butte, and you have the
profit OF the railway companies. The in
dustry is a large and important one and
has a great influence upon the industrial
prosperity Of the country. By another
year Montana will take ito place away up
in the column OF coke-producers.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

The Railway Age says: "There is no loss
without some gain. While the railways are
hauling some passengers across the CONT
nent for next to nothing, Mr.. Pullman and
his porters are raking in the profits of an
enormously increased business at tull rates,
and inwardly saying, Let the war 60 on"
The present charges Of the Pullman Com
pany out in this direction are an outrage
and should be materially curtailed by the
next Legislature.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

SUNDAY next will be observed by the
churches with unusual ceremonies. The
chancels will be handsomely decorated,
the music will be of a high order and the
children will sing stirring carols. It is the
anniversary OF our Lords resurrection
from the dead and one OF the three great
festivals of the Christian year the other
two being Christmas and Whitsuntide.
The churches OF Butte. notably the Epis-
copal and Catholic, will observe the feast
with much enthusiasm.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24
COnnubial Felicity.

At a late hour last night G. F. Power
and wife, of South Butte, engaged in a
scrimmage in the saloon conducted by the
husband, which for a time was very lively.
The glass front OF the saloon was smashed,
and the large crowd which collected found
it q difficult undertaking to separate the
belligeyents. The husband beat his wife's
head with a crutch, which is his constant
companion, and she attempted, but was
unable, to overpower him with her fists.
There were no Oil GERS to be secured, and
the spectators were rather reluctantly COM
PEELED to interfere. DR.. Murray dressed the
woman's injuries, which are painful, but
not very serious.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24


ON the third page OF TaE MINER this
morning we publish the testimony, or al It
may be more properly called, the statement
OF Grand Master Powderly, Of the Knights
OF Labor, as given before the special com.
mittee of the House of Representatives
appointed 10 inquireint the existing labor
troubles. OF all the men in the country
to-day the witness is the man most com
petent to speak for the laboring men. A
gentleman Of intelligence and honesty, he
has for years been q leader OF his class aid
has devoted all his time and ability to the
solution of the vexed question thai has
now assumed such gigantic proportions.
Fortunately Mr.. Powderlyj a conservative
man. He knows and says, that with the
immense number Of men who are congre-
gated together in the or Ter, it would be
virtually impossible to prevent some OF the
hot-heads from wrong doing, but he states
with equal positiveness and decision that
such conduct is foreign to the principles
and teachings of the order. It's laws, as
briefly explained by him, show that the
Knights were instituted for a high and
holy purpose, and at it's inception neither
strikes nor boycotts were thought of az
weapons to be used by it as a body. The
gentleman is frank enough to own
that both systems are dangerous in
the hands of ignorant men, and
that there should be q veto power
some where against their abuse. His fur
ther opinion is that the law of the order
can be improved in regard to these most
pertinent points and that it should bedone
as soon as possible. With a caution char.
acteristic OF the man, he not being fully pre-
pared, declined to give his views upon the
subject OF what National legis~lation1would
be safe and necessary in the premises, but
he did agree to evolve a plan and submitssit
to the committee at a later date. That
his practical mind will discover some prac-
tical plan to aid the legislators in
their task there can be no doubt.
The question is a delicate one
in all it's bearings, and in reaching conclu-
Congress will have to avoid the en-
of organ .zed capital on the
one side and the unreasonable demands OF
on the other side. It will have to
strike a happy mean between the two.
Just what shape legislation will take, it is
hard to prophecy, but that an earnest
effort will be made to do something before
the adjournment is certain. It is needed
and needed at once. The present troubles
to what an extent the public can be
nconvenienced and affairs upset by these
To provide a remedy may re-
luire that a point be stretched, Unnecessary,
md the people at large will be perfectly |
if Congress shall in the
of it's power go a little beyond
What may be called a strict construction
Il the constitution. In the meantime it is
afe to say that Mr.. Powderly and his as
will do all in their power to aid
and the great corporations in
at a conclusion that will in some
have the desired effect of preventing
recurrence OF the present uncalled for
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

The present week is observed in the
Catholic and other churches claiming Apos-
tolic origin as Holy Week. During it an
absolute fast is observed by the faithful,
aud the remaining three days are observed
with especial rigor. To-day appears upon
the church calendar as Maundy Thursday,
and has been marked from an early age of
the church by acts OF humility, in imita-
ton OF that OF Christ in washing the feet of
his disciples on the eve OF his passion. 1t
is in consequence OF an associated act Of
charity, the distribution of food in baskets,
or maunds, that the day has com to be
distinguished among English speaking
nations as Maundy Thursday. In Rome,
however. and throughout Catholic Europe
generally, the day is known as Holy Thurs
day. In Rome the ceremonies OF Holy
Thursday are on a grand scale, becoming
the forerunGer OF Good Friday.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24


PRESIDENT McCosH OF Princeton College
has given, through the Mail and Express,
his opinion OF the Irish situation. He is
doubtful about the success of Gladstone's
bill, but believes that some such measure
must eventually pass. He says: my
feelings, l confess, are with the Presbyte-
rians OF Ulster, SO intelligent and patriotic.
The resolutions which their general assem-
bly, lately passed were of a manly charac-
ter. The speeches lately made by my old
pupil, Mr.. Thomas Sinclair, were OF a
statesma like order. There is a risk, l
admit, Of the rights of Protestants being
trampled O. and the energies of the most
enterprising and industrious people in Ire
land being crippled, greatl to the detr :
ment OF the whole country. There is i'm
minent danger of the most useful %institu-
tions in Ireland, the national system OF ed
u~cation, with it's university, it's colleges and
it's admirable schools being assailed. I was
identified with these and defended them all
the time ! was in Ireland, and l cannot con-
template the possibility of their being de-
stroyed without a feeling of horror and
shame. If deprived of these the educa-
ton OF the young and the enlightenment of
the people would go backward. All this l
admit, all this I fear. But Ireland cannot
continue in its present state. A change of
some kind must come. 1t may come in a
more formidable shape than that projected
by Mr.. Gladstone, and without the re-
straints and safeguards which he has pro-
pounded After discussing the evils
OF the Irish land system, DR.. Nc
Gosh says: ut seems to me that
in these circumstances the Protesta nts of
Ireland, especially my Presbyterian friends,
should accept the situation and fight the
battle on the new ground which they are
constrained to occupy. In doing SO they
will have the approval OF the world, cor
tainly OF the American p. ople. England
and Scotland will be committed, and be
bound to defend them bv all the powers
which Great Britain still reserves to her
SELF. I believe the Presbyterian Church is
placed in Ireland for a great purpose, and
that she may be able to propagate the
pure Bible truth more effectively under the
new system. when the prejudices of the
Catholics are subdued, than under the old,
when they were all armed against them"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

THE steady increase in the circulation OF
The SUNDAY MINER is the best evidence
that the public appreciate the efforts to
make it second to no paper as a medium OF
literary and general intelligence. Last
Sunday g large edition fell far short OF the
demand. News. dealers should file their
orders early to-day.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

THE Democratic City Convention will
meet at the Court House at noon to-day.
Its sole duty will be to place in nomina-
ton a ticket to be elected by the Demo.
Gratis at the coming municipal election.
The Convention is composed Of some OF the
leading citizens and taxpayers of the city
and they are not men who wear any mans
collar. They represent only themselves
and will work solely in the interest of the
Democrats party. The very strongest
ticket possible will be named and-it will
be elected.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

A CORRESPONDENT writing from Center
vile thinks that the liquor mems appeal to
the workingmen must be Il joke. He says
that the workingman isn't SO much afraid
OF ''the tarantula in the grass as OF the
tarantula in the glass.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

Hon. W. F. SANDERS, the Republican
war horse OF Montana, and one OF the
leading members of the Montana bar, is in
the city. a guess at the St. Nicholas. He
was kept busy shaking hands all day yes
terday. but hopes to get down to business
to-day. Col. Sanders has a hostof friends
here who are always glad to see him.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

THE Republican primaries were somewhat
OF u disappointment to the Republican
bosses. The plain fact is that the Bosses
were outwitted at their own game. The OPP
position simply had better memories than
the Bosses. Even the Chairman who intro
duced the rules in the last city Convention
seemed to have forgotten their existence.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

The Dillon Tribune hits a nail squarely
upon the head in the following: ''The
motto of the Dutch Socialists of Chicago is
We will take what we need But they
don't. What they need is soap and water,
but they take lager beer and raw whisky
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24
Another Railroad DESIGNED.

COLUMBUS. o., April 23.-President Green,
Of the Columbus, Hooking Valley & Toledo
Railway say in his report that arrange
ments have been made betweenthe Chicago
u Atlantic, Kanawha & Ohio, and Ches-
apeake & Ohio for a through line from
Chicago to New York.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

The bill to make Alaska a penal colony
will probably fail. It should fail. America
needs no penal colony and Alaska offers
sufficient attraction to the adventurous to
ella aaes
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

MONTANA CoMMANDERY, No. 3, Knights
Templar, will on tomorrow, being Easter
Sunday, attend divine services in a body
at the Episcopal Church, as is the time
honored custom of this Christian Knight
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24
THIRD AVENUE N

New YORK, April 22.-Matters are quiet
at the offices of the Third Avenue Surface
railroad this morning. Cars began running
at 7:45 and 500 police were on hand. The
strikers talk with great bitterness against
the company, and declare trouble. The
outlook is serious.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND has seen fit t(
send to the Congress OF the United States
a special message relative to the great labor
troubles that are now SO widespread in thu
country. Like all the other state docu
ments that have emanated from the pen o.
Mr.. Cleveland since his incumbency of the
office of Chief Executive, the labor message
is a manly straightforward document.
Its vigorous English and sententious sen.
fences are peculiarly his own. In it
there are no evasions or equivocations.
He treats a practical matter from
a practical standpoint. To him
there is a medium which Congress
in it's wisdom should solve, yet sharing the
responsibility with that body he offers for
it's consideration his views and maps out
a plan which he thinks would be produc-
tive of much good. That the present aai-
tation has succeeded in securing the notice
OF the Executive OF the Nation is a point
in favor OF the workingmen; still, with the
courage and blunt honesty OF the man Mr..
Cleveland does not hesitate to say
that the men who, claiming to be
laborers, "sow the seeds of violence
and discomfort should neither be
encouraged nor conciliated." These be
brave words and coming from such a source
will have double effect. The great masses
OF the people Of the United States believe
that l., Dor should protect itself in all legiti-
mate ways, but they do not, and will not
consent that for a fancied wrong the work
ingman should impose upon his fellow citi-
zen. The suggestion Of the President that
the existing Labor Bureau should be in
creased to three men, and that they shall
have power to arbitrate all matters be-
tween employer and employee, is a
lair and reasonable one. Such a
commission clothed with authority from
the great Government OF the United States,
while it could not nave q legal right to
settle any differences, would have a moral
force that neither side to a controversy
all the message is timely and well chosen.
Mr.. Cleveland and every other good citizen
knows that the strikes are too frequent and
too widespread, and unless an authoritative
body can be created to remedy the evil there
will be no cessation. Knowing this, his
recommendations should receive the hearty
support of both sides to the controversy.
Such a body as he suggests would be re-
moved from the influences of either side OF
a quarrel, and in their s%emi-judicial capa-
city could readily do justice to both. We
hail the proposition with delight, and in
the interest OF peace, harmony and good
government hope that it will receive speedy
and favorable consideration at the hands
OF Congress, and meet the hearty and cor
liza approval OF the two classes in whose
interest it was conceived.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

TIE political pot is going to be a very
calm one. The Democrats will have a walk
over.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

IT 10 now said that F. j. v. Skin, q we'll
known Colorado newspaper man. wrote
Judge Symes' silver speech. It possesses
al the subtlety 80 characteristic of Fred.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

The world will be the better for the lives
Of such men as Powderly. The country
will think the better of the Knights OF
Labor for evidence he gave on Tuesday
before the Congressional Committee.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

To-MoRRow's MINER will be a double
number, - usual. 1t will be an exceed
rngly interesting edition.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

TIE successful ticket at the Republican
primaries il now known az THE Deer Lodge
Ticket" Doc. Gleason was it's engineer.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

The Spiritual meeting in the Opera House
on Sunday evening will be a great treat.
A splendid performance il promised, and
there will be q full house.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

TIE convention of to-day will tender the
denomination for mayor to H. L. Frank
by reclamation, and we sincerely trust that
he may see his way clear to %acceptit.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

The Inter Mountain seems to think that
sharp practice prevailed in the Republi-
can primaries. Chairman Pinkham and
Doc Gleason should look into this matter.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

SUNDAYS MINER has double tho circula-
ton OF any two daily papers in tho Terri
tory combined. Advertisers should bear
in mind this fact.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

DESPITE Mr.. Pinkham's ~unfavorable
opinion OF the members OF the press, we
salute him. We rather admire a man who
carries brain and gall into politics.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

trouble with her third or fourth husband,
declares that she will never marry again.
This will be painful news to the divorce
LAWYERS.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

Our esteemed contemporary, Mr.. Read,
OF the Inter Mountain, will soon be home.
According to the New Orleans Times-Demo-
crat he returns as ''Col." Read.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

A NEW lesson in politics-"Make sure
that you understand your rules, then 60
ahead"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

MUCH harm is done in this world by jump
ing at conclusions.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

MONTANA should have an ArbOr day.
This is a pointer for the Governor.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

IT now turns out that Clara Bellies re-
ported death was an April fool joke. A
ghastly hoax, to draw it mildly.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

Incorporated in 1868 for % years by the Legis.
lature for Educational and Charitable purposes
with a capital of 81 LOCO. OOO-:o which n reserve
fund of over $3.50, 900 has since been added.
By an overwhelming popular vote its franchise
was made a part OF the present State Constitution
adopted December ., A.. D., 1879.
The Only Lottery ever voted on and ell
dorsed by tie people of any State.
1t never Scales OF postDOnes,
Its Grand Single Number Drawings take place
monthly, and the Extraordinary Drawings regu.
larly every three months instead overwhelmingly
as heretofore, beginning March, 1886.
Il splendid opportunity to rin
Fortune.
Fifth Grand Drawing, Glass +. in the Academ!
of Music, New Orleans,
Tuesday,. May IL. I-i%6
l42nd Monthly Ora wing
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

SNEAK thieves abound in the city. The
police are after them.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

The manager Of the Inter Mountain didn'
know that his resolutions were loaded.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

LAWRENCE BARRETT, the well known ira
gedian, has had an interview with Presi-
dent Cleveland, which he relates as follows
to the Augusta, Georgia, Chronicle: II
spent a day with him a short time ago
when l was in Washington, and really he
presents a pathetic picture-a strong man
fighting alone great battle to which he is
pie lged; ridiculed by his enemies and
doubted by his friends. He feels his posi-
ton keenly. He said to me: 1 have made
mistakes; l zee them, many of them, and
could kick myself when I think about
them. but I am only human, and am as
liable to err as other men. But l get no
generous sympathy and honest patriotic
counsel. All I hear is pickering and strife
and faultfinding among scheming politi-
clans, who have no aim but to get them.
selves and friends in office. But for the
occasional wave OF popular Endorsement
that breaks it's way over the reef Of office
seekers and politicians that hedge me about
and comes to me like a season of refreshing
and a cry Of God-speed fresh from the peo-
pie, l should break down hea,tsick and
discouraged" There is no doubt TINT the
President is occupying a most trying posi-
He is doing nobly and in the end
will win the encomiums of the whole
country.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

ALEalrIMArE strike-striking a good lead.
Mills New Northwest.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

CHAIRMAN MANTLE will hereafter paste
his party rules in his hat.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

The Republican party of Butte ia split
wide-open.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24
8g=CAPITAL PRIZE &75, 600. ia
Tickets only IS. Shares in Proportion.
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Louisiana State Lottery Co..

I'VE do hereby certify that we supervise
the arrang anents for all the Monthly and
Quarterly Drawings ofThe Louisiana State
Lottery Company, and in person manage
andc0ntrol the Drawings themselves, and
that the same are conducted with honesty,
fairness, and in good faith toward all par
ties. and we authorize the Company to use
this certificate. with Eac-similes of our sig
natures attach"d in it's advertisements"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

THE ticket that will be named to-day
will be elected on May 8.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

THIS is the last day for registration. The
register closes tonight.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

The Inter Mountain is unanimously il
favor of Alderman Pinkham for Mayor.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

The good politician never foreets the
rules OF his own making.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

REMEMBER the great register Of the city
closes tonight.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24
Commissioners.

We the undersigned Banks and Bankers
will pay all Prizes drawn in the Louisiana
State Lotteries which may be presented at
our counters.
j. II. OGLESBY, Pres. Louisiana NATL Blk.
j. W. kiLBRETH, Pres, State Natl Bank.
A.. BALDWIN,, Pres. Ne Orleans Natl Blk
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

The motto OF the Republican Bosses
mo Irish need apply"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24
SERVICE.

The double quartette is composed af the
following ladies and gentlemen: Sopranos,
Misses Emma j. Howell and Esther Petit
bone; altos, Mrs. R. H. Paxson and Miss
Morrier; tenors, Messrs. Ford and Ander-
son; BASES. Messrs. Osborne and Hamb.
lin. Organist, Mrs. John Hamblin. The
music will undoubtedly be the finest ever
rendered by a choir in Butte.