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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

SOMETHING ABOUT QUAKES.

Regarding earthquakes, Felix L. Oswald
says, in the November North American Re-
view, that the Spanish Americans "have
learned to diagnose the first symptoms of
a dangerous quake. In nineteen out OF
twenty cases the degree OF that danger is
indicated by the scale OF the vibrations,
the increasing or decreasing violence of the
successive shocks. In the former case the
first conclusion, or series OF conclusions
is a warning OF worse things to come: in
the latter a rule, with few exceptions, en-
courages tho hope that Selemos has lone
his worst for that day, and probably for
that month. For the same rule holds good
for a protracted series OF tremors. If a
period OF earthquakes begins with a day OF
destructive shocks, followed by a week of
feeble reverberations, the omen gives prom
Use OF peace, and Virgins prediction of a
very characteristic period of hat sort be-
ing but the prelude OF n far more ruinous
upheaval would have made few dupes in
any part OF Spanish America. The pro-
gress of geology has encouraged the hope
that its revelations will yet enable us to
predict earthquakes with as much certainty
as our psychologists have already learned
to predict atmospheric disturbances"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06
ABOUT CLOTHES.

In view OF the ardor dampening effect OF
the recent election in this county upon the
average Democrat he will find it an easy
step from the contemplation OF the uncer-
tainty OF politics to a discussion of clothes.
AS the subject is not a deep one we can
commend the following which appears in
the st. Paul Globe to the consideration of
those who are ready TO abandon the specu-
lative for the practical in life:
with the approach Of winter and the
revival OF the usual gayety which accom-
panies. cooler weather, there occurs a re-
vival in Those Eastern circles where ques-
tons OF fashion are paramount to politics
or craftsmanship OF the annual agitation
with reference to the wearing OF gayer even
ing clothes by men. Certain enthusiasts
assert that there is no reason why the
sterner sex should not share the privilege
OF the fair sex in ~arraying themselves
III purple and fine linen, or OF
surprising, ii they SO desired, the most
brilliant courtiers OF the gorgeous circle of
Louis XIV. In short the g~allants of the
East, to whom the fit Of a coat is OF more
moment than the fate OF a nation, Jealous
OF the Queen OF Sheba-like brilliancy with
which fashion in modern days adorns the
~gentler sex, have decided to make one more
vigorous attempt to secnre for themselves
the same right to shine Respondent in silks,
~satins, laces and ~rufiies.
To be sure, there is a large party of con.
servatism and common sense, which de-
clares i'll favor CT the conventional though
somber black OF our fathers as the proper
attire for men, and as the entire West al.
lies itself to this party, the advocates of
effeminacy in masculine apparel are very
sure to be overcome. But if the Eastern
Anglo-maniacs and gilded youths. who find
the tying OF a necktie a supreme mental ef-
Tort, really want to win the hearty cooper
alton OF the sturdy West, they will set
about d~evisilg some scheme for supplying
the deficiency OF brains which evidently ex-
lists in their midst. When a set of men de.
liberately and earnestly desire to habit
them selves like a peacock they must be
very near the asylum indeed.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06
A Superb TrOusscaa.

Paris American Register: A superb from
seau, for a Spanish grsndee, soddaughterJ
Queen Isabella, has just been Terminated nv
La Maison Roger, and sent off to Blhos
where the extreme yet simple elegance Of
most OF the dresses will excite the envy ami
admiration OF all those who have the rood
fortune to feast their eyes on these Parjsiar
hefs-d'Guvre. The whole troussear would
DC too long to describe, but the two s.ou;-
nent toilets are the bridal dress and An
exquisite ball orgala reception toilet. The
first Is OF magnificent plain white iaiIs
made princesse shape, With suuaretrsi,
turned back with revers, over a deliciousv
vaporous piisse OF crepe lisse, ornaments
with tiny loops and bows OF white satin
ruban peeping forth here and there. The
front is ornamented Nth a handsome
drapery OF pearl embroidered tulle in Dam.
piles. The front OF the bodice is equallyde.
GRATED, and attached here and there with
butterfly bows. A boquet Of orange bios.
SONS. tied with very narrow satin strings,
is placed at the left side of the neck, and
continues down the bodice, mingled with
small sprays OF white lilac and leaves, and.
finished gu the left hip with a fusee of satin
Law SlCChtS ltdtH tic tlUU "
finished with narrow reyers and bows, the
upper part being covered in pearl tule to
correspond. A plain net vail, with border
of Vaienciennes, and high standing SPRAY
OF orange blossoms and lilacs for the hak
completes this magnificent bridal dress
The second toilet is of a delicate primes
tint, the low waist and train OF yelOus
epingle; the whole Of the front Of the petit
coat draped in gold embroidered Whit
crepe de Chine, ornamented also with
golden grelots. A drapery forming bertha
outlines the round decolletage, with en-.
broidery matching the skirt, and grPlos
stimulating fringe, and is secured on the
front with a couple of Marshall Mel roses
foliage, and an emerald green bird. Not.
ing more delicate or ideal than this dress
could be seen, and to quote IL hackHeyA
expression, it is "a poem in itself
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06
RUSSIAN DIPLOMACY,

Alexander didn't travel over Europe and
America a few years ago when his father
was alive without picking up a point or
two. He saw great countries and a great
many people, and wen vent home a wiser
man. Among other things he learned was
diplomacy, and he is now using his knowl-
edge with effect in his dealings with his
neighbors. His man9uvers in regard to
Varna is a case in point. and means prob
ably the occupation Of that place; and
once in possession, Russia will never 90
out.
In this case the Car may be said to have
borrowed q hint from the time honored
procedure OF the British authorities. He
has, however, left out the missionary.
John Bull always begins his process OF
taking possession with Il missionary. His
missionary is followed by merchants who
sell rum and brass buttons. Some day a
native, tipsy viii the merchants rum,
kills the merchant. An army is sent to
punish the savases, and holds the country,
which thencefnrward has the honor OF be-
longing % the British Empire. Russia on
this occasion begins with the merchants.
They are insulted by the people, and the
Consul calls for help. Gunboats with
troops are sent. Troops, it is said, will
not be landed usless there is a necessity, of
course, and Russia will then be in posses
sion OF Earna, the most important stra-
getic point on the western coast of the |
Black Sea. Narna was the base Of opera
tiOns for the allied fleets in onarafiops |
against Sebastcpol. 1t is rather more
than half way from Odessa to Constanti-
nople, and is only 16O miles from the Sui
tan's capital. Russia's plan Of operations
seems to be well considered ii this is, as
seems likely to be, the first step in her
|
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06
PRAISE.

Mr.. w. A. Clark is in receipt of the follow.
ing telegram from Delegate Toole which
explains itself:
torial Central Committee, Butte, Montana:
l congratulate you upon the splendid
victory OF the invincible Democracy OF
Montana. Your admirable management
| OF the campaign is the subject of universal
praise. To. each individual Democrat and
the laboring classes, regardless of past
political predictions, who contributed to
our magnificent triumph, l make, through
you, this acknowledgment of my personal
appreciation of their loyalty to principle,
and the confidence they nave again reposed
IN me. My majority will probably reach
5000. j, x. TooIE.
This very neatly worded acknowledge
ment OF Mr.. Clark's mastery management
OF the late campaign is buJ a Just recogni-
ton OF his invaluable services and a de-
served tribute of praise FOR the effective
manner in which he rendered them. The
pressing calls which Mr.. Clark received for
his presence elsewhere compelled his absence
from his home county most of the time
ana he was forced to ~relegate The con-
duct OF the campaign here to
other hands. We disciaim any intention
to belittie the earnest efforts OF the gentle
men who labored SO necessarily and in
dustriously to advance the interests OF the
Democratic ticket in this county when we
assert the belief that if Mr.. Clark could
been spared elsewhere and devoted
more time to Silver Bow county the result
have been quite different. But his
management OF the campaign was SO fault. |
less and the victory achieved under it so |
that the true Democracy OF Silver
county cheerfully join with their
brethren throughout the Territory in &C.
cording to Mr.. Clark that need OF praise
he has SO Justly earned.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06
4 PLEA FOR CATTLE.

The Rocky Mountain News in speaking OF
the threatened depression in the cattle
market consequent upon the presence OF
pleuro pneumonia in the east pertinently
reminds cattla owners that the things
that are influencing the beef and cattle
market are not without considers BILE later
est to all this Western country. Tie trade
is pretty well demoralizel. Tfrec-ycar-old
beef steers are selling in Chicago at prices
which net their owners less than what the
animals cost when tley were vcarlings.
Coupled with these low prices is the fact
that the long existing disputes among the
eastern roads regarding rates for shipping
cattle have resulted in an advance which
costs every range shipper from S1.25 to
$1.5O per head. These are rather unpleas-
ant facts.
Another still more unpleasant is tn
plcuro pneumonia in Chicago. DR.. Salmon
reports that the disease has been there
over two years, and the fact has been hid
den. DR.. Salmon bas the confidence of the
cattle owners, and they believe him, and
no one will be surprised to learn at any
AIN NAV NiS ulCC1oC Ia appeared III duE
portion OF the West.
There is a general agreement that some
thing should be lone to improve the con-
dition, but there is not any general agree
ment about hat that something should
be. There is n growing sentiment that an
united organization OF the rarge cattle
men is needed about now; and, dis a conse-
quenc several OF the local cattle a~ssocia-
lions in Montana and elsewhere are Joining
the International Range Cattle Associa-
ton. They begin to appreciate the truth
OF the maxim that In union there is
strength" and that if anything is accom-.
plished to better the situation, it must be
through united action. 1t is not often that
such an organization as the Range Asso.
citation is needed; it is something like the
use for a revolver, as stated by the Texan
lit amt often you need one, but when
you do, you need it blanked badly" Every
one will agree that there should be uniform
ity in the efforts to protect the ranges from
cattle diseases, and q good many will be-
lieve that, il an united effort had been
made to settle the freight dispute, it would
not have been settled by raising the rate.
The probable result is that the Range AS
ISOLATION will be galvanized into lie. and
do som good to the cattle industry. There
is work for it to do.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06
THE LABOR VOTE.

Although it is what is termed an off year
IN politics in the several States that
held elections last Tuesday, the vote was
very he'vy. This is accounted for by the
fact that the labor organizations through.
out the Union whose members have hereto
fore o but little interest in politics, and
who generally staid away from the polls
unless brought out by an unusually excit-
ing campaign, took an active part in the
elections this year. They made their
power felt with telling force in many locali-
ties, and were a powerful factor in deter
mining results in several States.
For the first time in their history they
contested for the Mayoralty OF New York
City, running Henry George as their ca1,di-
date. Their vote OF sixty odd Thousand
indicates their strength, and that they not
only hold the balance of power, but are be-
coming formidable opponents OF the two
great political parties in that city. 1t was
not only in New York they were felt, but
their strength was asserted elsewhere with
surprising results. Ii Carlisle is defeated it
is due to the labor organizations in his dis.
~ II Soot IHtlt NDtcS Stlltly 1Or
Thoebe, his opponent, a wood artist and
furniture maker.
Ia the election last Tuesday in this Ter |
ritory they added no little to the avail |
anche Of votes which buried Col. Sanders
so deep that his most ardent friends des- |
pair OF his political resurrection. They
have o measured their strength and
like a sleeping young giant, aroused and
OF his power, they will seek a
field in which to do battle and aspire
greater achievements. The labor vote
will be arrayed against ~monopolics and
corporate power, and though strong and
constantly increasing in numbers it can
accomplish no decisive results alone, but
United with the Democratic ~party-thc
enemy OF centralized .power-it
compel a recognition OF the rights OF
he labor clement aud work IA revolution
n the present status OF the workingman.
The labor vote will eventually find it's
ill the Democratic party.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06
A DEADLY DUEL AVERTED.
The Tact Of N Young Editor Saves q
JOker's Life

A young man in a country town answered
an advertisement ior a wife published in a
New York daily. says the Philadelphia Call.
A reply promptly came. and the adver'
tiser proved to be a wealthy druggist, a
Cuban by birth, and earnest in his inten-
tions. Letters were rapidly exchanged and
the correspondence increased in tenderness.
Photographs were exchanged, the young
man sending that OF the prettiest girl in the
town. Next came from New York, by ex-
press, a handsome set of jewelry, worth at
least SIS. The pretended lady exhibited
the letters and the jewelry, and the matter
became the town talk; but with the talk
came a day of retribution.
One morning the young man walked into
the editors office looking very woe-begone.
do you know that l am in al awful
tight placer" he said with justiia BILE synp-
toms of alarm. THAT Cuban is coming to
town on Wednesday,! Why I'll be pointed
out to him the minute he steps off
the train. don't want to run away and l
don't want to be killed. You know how
frey these Cubans are"
The young editor smiled, debated a min
ute and then said: For five dollars I'll
get you out OF this scrape."
Give dollars! I'll give you twenty-five"
The editor wrote as follows: ut is with
great sorrow that We record the sudden
death yesterday morning OF our talented
young contributor, Miss Jennie Jardine, Of
Willow Crook Farm, ETC." The names
looked real and were the ones the young
mar had used.
"Well, what then?!' he asked.
I'll tell you, said the editor, The regular
edition OF the paper has been printed; the
forms are still on press; III have this set
up, remove a local item OF the same size,
put this in place OF it and print one copy.
Get your sister to mark it and mail it at
once to the honest fellow whom you have
been deceiving."
1t was so managed and accomplished les
The broken-hearted lover never
visited the place; he wrote a touching let
ter of coincidence to the pretended sister,
and the incident was forgotten.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06
RETROSPECTIVE.

While the Democrats OF nearly every
other county in the Territory are rejoicing
over the splendid victory they obtained
last Tuesday, and each is sending greet
ings to the other, for their noble achieve
ments, the true Democracy-we mean the
Democracy OF action, not OF lip service-of
Silver Bow County are compelled, in their
defeat, to extract what consolation they
may from the consciousness that they did
allin Their power to avert the disaster which
has bcfallen them. This rather humilia-
ting confessioni is not written in a fault-tind-
ing spirit-although fault may be found
and Justly placed-but as the simple state
ment OF a fact.
The causes which led to the defeat OF the
Democratic ticket in this county do not
exist in any other locality in the Territory,
nor are they generally understood on
the outside. And it is well enough
in looking back oyer the lost field to refer
briefly to them. Butte and vicinity con-
tain nearly 5000 voters. or this number
1000 may be regarded politically as an
unknown q~uality-that is, without a fixed
political faith. Another 1000, while not
having made politics a study, and maynot
be able to explain satisfactorily the differ
ence between the two great political par
ties, are nevertheless doub!e-distilled, dyed
in.the-wool Republicans at the ballot-box.
The rest are principally Democrats, with a
slight seasoning of Republicans.
The larger portion Of all these voters are
in the employ OF the several mining COM
panies OF this district, and many OF them
with their families are depend
ent upon their employers for their
daily bread. At the late cleo
ton every one OF these large employers
the exception Of two or three threw
their influence for Sanders and the Repub-
ticket. The most superficial thinker
easily surmise the result. Men were
nerded like sheep and guarded to the polls
they voted solidly the tickets which
we're placed in their hands. In n or two
Instances the voters ticket was taken out
of his hands, looked over by an officer of a
company, torn mp in the presence OF spec
5ators. and a Republican ticket placed in
he hands OF the voter, which he uncom-
olainingly cast rather than lose his situa-
ion at the mine. This %bulldozing or ter
voters was carried on to an
extent heretofore unknown in the history
Of elections in Silver Bow. The result is
znown.
While Col. Sanders was not the choice Of
hundreds OF men who voted for him he re-
their suffrages at the dictation Of
company bosses. In one precinct in the
which cast $50 votes only so
straight Democratic vctes found their way
n the ballot box. Again a system OF col
,nization was carried on for sometime pre-
.eding the election and naturalization pa
oers issued to Republican converts by the
And thus it happens that Silver
Bow county stands almost alone with Il
ew votes to the credit of Col. Sanders.
And while Democrats accept the situation
hey no less deprecate the methods en-
to rob men OF their right as free
citizens OF America.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06
4 Political BANQUET.

The Helena Independent gives the follow
ing account of a political banquet which
was held there on Thursday evening, in
yesterdays issue: Last evening Col.
B~roadwater gave d dinner at his residence
to the executive members of the Territorial
and County Democratic Committees and
a few other prominent political and per-
sonal friends were present. The list OF
guests comprised w. A. Clark, Hugh
McQuaid and Col. Hundley, OF the Terri
torial committee; James Sullivan and A.
j. Davidson, Of the county committee;
Gov. Hauser, Delegate Toole, Major
Maginnis, Secretary Webb and sc. Ashby.
1t is needless to say that it was a royal
entertainment. In the intervals of discuss
ing the menu the conversation doubtless
turned upon "reminiscences Of the past
political campaign and of the many others
in which these redoubtable veterans of
the Democratic cause had marched in solid
phalanX to victory.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06
Police Court.

The following cases were tried before
Judge Mediation yesterday:
City VS.. James Sweeney for being drunk
was fined 81 and costs, in default of which
he went to the cooler.
City vs. John Johnson for being
drunk and sleeping on the sidewalk; fined
81 and costs, in default he was sent to the
Jail.
Territory vs. Jerry Driscoll who drew a
razor on John Doe was fined $25 and costs,
and sent the county Jail.
Territory vs. Thomas Conlon, for stealing
a pair OF overshoes and pawning them for
six bits, was found guilty and sent to the
county Jail for thirty days; he also had to
pay costs.
A joint complaint is made against Pat
Gallagher and Thomas Conlon, for bur-
glary, breaking into Ducie's saloon. They
pleaded not guilty, and trial is set for Mon
dsya 1 p. m. Their bail is fixed at $500,
in default OF which they went in Jail.
Territory VS.. Matt Smith, assault and
battery on James Baxter; also a similar
complaint against Baxter for assaulting
Smith. Both pleaded not guilty, and will be
tried at Z O'Clock this evening.
The Jew Kid is under arrest for smoking
opium in one of the opium joints. The
Kid will rave his trial tonight.
Territory vs.. Daniel, who provoked an
assault and battery from Mike O'Mara,
was found guilty and fined 500 and costs,
but the execution was suspended on con-
dition that he leave town to-day.
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tory m by Rev. K. M. Stevenson.
D~edicatory prayer by Rev. John Reid OF

tory sermon by Rev. Il. NJ. Stevenson.
Dedicatory prayer by Rev. JOHN Reid OF
Great Falls.
Sunday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock-Com.
munion service conducted by Rev. E.. j.
Greneveld, professor in the College of Mon
tana, Deer Lodge, and assisted by Rev.
George M. Fisher of Missoula.
Sunday night at Z o'clock-Personal
Conservation, sermon by Rev. T. V. Moore
of Helena.
Monday night a Z o'clock-Summary re-
port on the work of the Presbyte rian
church at large by Rev. D. j. Mcmillan,
D. D., president of the College OF Montana.
Tuesday night at acknowledgements,
by Rev. T. j. Lamont, of Anaconda.
Wednesday night at Z o'clock-Chil-
dren's meeting. conducted by Rev. C. T.
Armstrong, OF Miles City, DR.. D. j. MeMil-
Ian and others.
All Presbyterians are urged and every
body else is most cordially invited to be
present and aid in making the services a
success. In order that those living at a
distance may be accommodated on the
Sabbath da-, the ladies are requested to
bring their baskets filled with good things.
and place them in charge Of the committee
very early Sunday morning, SO p lublic
lunch nav be served.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06
Meeting Of the Keystone Cluh

Last evening the keystone Club m..
the Court House. A large mimi
Penrsylvanians we're present. en- L,"
President, was in the chair. linda "'IA''
p%incott, from the Committee on ppo!LIp
nent Organization, made a partial rsuaHs
After some discussion it was de.idodi p ,%
the club should be known a. the KeSst hsl
Club of Silver Bow county. 'as
PERMANENT OFFICERS.
The following officers were then o,,...
for the club: ~a
President, Mr.. C. b. jerks.
First Vice President, NJ. W. A. C7a,l
Second Vice President. Mr., l. r:n
ards. A~A
Treasurer, Mr.. H. C. Kessler.
Secretary, Mr.. w. /. Lippincott.
Corresponding Secretary, Mr.. COIN.
The following was adopted in re,a ri J..
membership: !"
That membership be extended to ~
those persons who were born in penrs @I
vania or had acquired citizenship in .b..
State and all persons who claimed resides,
in that State.
Tue Secretary was instructed to b,r,
dodgers printed and distributed potiirir.
the members and those DIES ring to io;n Is
attend the next meeting, which it was Il.
cided to hold next Wednesday evening =,
the office OF Justice Lippincott at IA
A full attendance is then requested.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-11-06

1t is said Secretary Manning cannot and
will not play fgurehead. He insists upon
taking his old seat at his desk, with his
old cares and burdens. Advices from
Washington intimate that Mr.. Manning's
he lth will permit him to perform ali OF the
important duties Of the office. The unprec-
edented amount OF routine clerical work
which he formerly imposed upon himself
should certainly be surrendered to subordi-
nate hands.