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The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

SENATOR BEcK's great speech will be
found upon the third page OF to-day's
MINER. 1t has caused a profound sensa-
ton the country over and carried conster-
nation into the camp Of the gold bugs. 1t
has knocked the National Bank coterie in
the East into a heap and they have not
yet fully recovered their breath. Every
subscriber of The MINER will be interested
in the speech.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

ACCORDING to reports, Delegate Caine OF
Utah, was an interested listener to the de-
bate on the Edmunds anti-Mormon bill in
the Senate, and upon the passage Of the
measure he grimly remarked, "Well, Iguess
Utah is a part OF the United States now"
He was right, and the Government will see
to it that the laws are obeyed there as they
are in the other sections o fthe country.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

F., The January number OF the North
American Review contains a brilliant and
bitter attack upon Secretary of State Bay
ard. The article ia signed arthur Rich
mond," a gentleman absolutely unknown
to fame. but many of the knowing ones in
the East attribute the authorship to no
less a parsonage thar William Henry Hurl-
burt. 1t has attracted considerable atten-
ton in political circles.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

BY a recent decision OF the Supreme
Court of the State. that convictions on
information" instead OF by indictment"
were null: the Colorado Penitentiary has
been relieved of about half of it's inmates.
The time must soon come when Legisla-
lures must know more law or Judges less
if justice is to lave any show at all.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

AN AMBITIOUS lady by the name OF Kelley,
has petitioned Congress to be made poet
laureate OF the Nation, with d salary that
will permit her to live in proper style. Just
what the style would cost the lady does not
suggest, but it is certain she could manage
to spend any sun that might be appropri-
ated. BY all means let us have a laureate.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

SINCE the reassembling OF Congress the
silver men, both in and out Of the National
Legislature, have entered upon a deter.
mined and aggressive fight for their rights.
A headquarters has been opened at the
Capital from which all of informa-
ton and data is being disseminated. For
the first time in the history of the contest
al organized effort is being made to en-.
tighten the people upon the all-i,nportant
topic. The battle is not yet won but the
silver forces hold the vantage ground.
Montana should help in the work,
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16
A Magnificent Number.

From the Fort Benton River Press.
The holiday special edition of THE BUTTE
MINER came to hand by the last mail, and
we must say it is Il magnificent number
a credit to the great mining camp and to
Montana. 1t is a book ten by fourteen
inches i'll size, OF seventy. five pages, and
containing about all the information there
IS to be had abou Montana. The mechan-
ical work is neatly executed, and altogether
the HOLIDAY MINER is a publication OF
which it's publishers may well feel proud.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16
An Odious Comparison,

From the Missoula Times.
Some of the newspaper ANNALS issued
this year ma pass on the scorce Of nov-
city, certainly not on that of attractive
ness and extent and variety of informa-
ton. The Inter Mountain annual has an
almanac attachment, consisting princi-
pally of cheap, obsolete wood cuts, and
not comparing in merit with Hostel
ter's. 1t mentions Relknap and Hellgate
as two OF the principalt towns OF thiscounty.
The Butte MINER and Dillon Tribune got
out line numbers.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

THE leading committees Of the House OF
Representatives, have divided into SUBJ
committees, apportioned their labors, and
are now ready for work. They proclaim
that if much needed legislation is not ac-
complished during the present session it
will not be their fault.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

QUITE n mining excitement has sprung up
about five miles south OF the city. Several
very promising prospects have been made
and a number of claims taken up. The ore
contains silver and gold. The silver aver
ages 80 ounces and SIT in gold. These
assays were made from specimens near the
surface. The following, among othe1
locations were made yesterday, May Bios.
som, Hoodoo, kaloma and Edith Borie.
The latter adjoins the Sultan, bonded for
$12 900. Other locations have been made
in the same neighborhood, to wit: Killed.
hive, Fairfield, Hattie r., Jerry Murphy Jr,
Sadie, Oceanic and others.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

CHINESE testimony is shown to be more
unreliable every day. One Of these Cel"s
tial witnesses was recently placed upon the
stand at Austin. Texas. The Cninaman
had for his counsel Mayor Kirkland aud
for his interpreter James Radford. Whet
asked if he believed in God the Chinaman
replied: "Me knowee God; he heapee good
nance; Mr.. Kirlickland, he God; Mr.. Jim
Ladford. ne God; Mclean nance no foolet-
Chinaman ON God-not much" Mayor
Kirkland, enthused with his newIy-ac-
quired divinity, made an eloquent appeal
and won the Chinaman's cause.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

The MINER is in receipt Of a handsome
calendar from the well.known advertising
agency of N. W. Aver & Son, Philadelphia,
1t is a great convenience to every counting
room, and may be had OF the publishers
for rs cents per COPY,
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

THE friends of the postal telegraph have
already introduced several bills in the pres
ent Congress for it's establishment. As the
measure involves SO radical a change it is
hardly possible that any definite action
can be secured either at this or the next
session but it will surely come in good time,
The people need it and will have it sooner
or later.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

The MINER offers no apologies for giving
up SO much space, this morning, to the
magnificent speech OF Senator Beck upon
the silver issue. 1t is a great speech and
should be generally read, not only by the
mint operators and capitalists, but BY
every workingman in the world, The fight
against silver il a fight against the
masses Of the people.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

For frozen i%mpudence commend us to the
Minneapolis Horticultural Society. Sew.
eral days ago, while the thermometer in
that city was 200 below zero, this body
met and devoted the entire session to a
discussion of how to grow strawberries.
Next summer they will tell us what they
know of the icicle crop.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

TIE Knights of Labor contemplate estab-
fishing a laundry in the city. We do not
believe that it will pay, or that it will drive
the heathens out. The only way to make
Roadway against the Chinese is to educate
a more healtbful public senti rent.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

WONDERS will never cease; for it is not
long since the country was startled with
the reported birth of q baby elephant.
Now this is outdone bv the birth OF a
camel on a steamboat in the Ohio River
near Cincinnati the other day.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

The last O copies Of The MINERS New
Year number came from the bindery last
evening, and those who still wish copies
should cali and get them at once. The en-
tire edition will probably be closed out to-
day.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

THE determination Of the city officials
the city limits shall be enforced is a move
in the right direction. rhe ordinance is in
the interest and for the welfare OF the en-
tire population, audit must not be allowed
to become a dead letter.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

EVERY w%orkingman should read Senator
Beck's speech, published in full in yester-
days MINER. It will open their eyes to
the intense interest they Individually have
in the continued coinage OF silver.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

DENVER merchants are in high glee. Her
Clearing House reports for the week end.
ing January 8 show the gross bank ex.
changes for the week were 3,746, 1928
This is surely Il good showing for the
Queen City of the Plains. and places her
fifteenth in the list OF the Clearing Houses
OF the United States. A good showing,
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

ONE OF Denver's popu\ ar clergymen
amused himself last Sunday by preaching
a sermon on tramps. Naturally, as BELTS
his holy calling, the reverend gentleman
the sentimental and Christian side OF
the story and in the nam found lots OF
excuses for the wanderers, and was prolific
in his advice to his hearers how to take
them in and treat them to all the good
things of this life. The sermon was very
pretty but it was evidently a clear case Of
'do as I say, not as 1 do"
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

MAaEE, who attempted to blackmail the
Prince of Wales, has been sentenced to
seven years penal servitude. The next
time he will probably seek smaller game
thar the heir apparent.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

THE policemen of Butte are not sufficient
ly expert with the revolver to 60 shooting
about the streets. They end niger the lives
of innocent citizens, and scare the wits out
of women and children.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

The silver men must not become over
%sanguine. They sre fighting an unscrupu-
lous and dangerous enemy. who will not
stop short OF any corrupt means to carry
their selfish point.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

A LOT OF religious enthusiasts are fasting
in Palmyra. Wisconsin, to insure sanctifi-
cation. Unfortunately there are a number
Of persons in other parts of the country
who are fasting for d very different reason.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

The January number of the West Shore
is a great issue. 1t is q work of art, illus.
trating Portland in an excellent
The Vest Shore deserves we'll from the PEG.
pie of the Northwest.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

The gold bugs OF Wall street have run
against a snag in Congress, az much to
their disgust as to their surprise. The East
will find that the South and West have
some rights, and that they propose to
maintain them,
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

TIE New Year opens up in a wrathful
manner. Fire and flood have already
played sad havoc with property and have
not been sparing of human life.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT BooHER has
abandoned his scheme Of opening a private
school in Butte. 1t is well so. The entire
community should lend it's assistance to
the u~pbuilding Of the public schools.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

Ex-CoNGREssMAN BELFoRD, of Colorado,
teleg, apis from Washington that the fight
for silver will be begun in the House within
a few days. Mr.. Mills, Of Texas, will open
the ball, and he will do it we'll.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16
PREPARED BY
DR.. &c. Ayer& Co., Lowell, Mass.


From the New York World.
Montana also wants to be admitted into
he Union. but we do not observe a great
amount of Republican anxiety on her ac-
account, Montana is Democratic.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

NEITHER the cold weather nor the silver
agitation seem to affect the mines of Butte.
They are being still worked day and night
for all that they are worth.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

TEE city is crowded with men who live of
the earnings OF women who prostitute their
persons to base uses. Is there no way OF
getting rid OF these creatures?
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16
All That Was a. ima for II.

From the Bozeman Chronicle.
The BUTTE MINER ANNUAL is all that it's
publishers have claimed for it and con-
tains much that will aid in the develop
ment of the Territory.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

No officer of the law is justified in shoot
ing even a thief. for q trivial cause. A hui
mar life, even the life of a bad man, is
worth more than q box of cigars.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

The total United States product has in
creased from about 40, OOO, 900 pounds in
1875 to 145, 600, 900 pounds In 1885, and
whereas the Lake Superior product ranged
from 80 to 95 per cent. OF the United
States production from 1870 to 1880, dur
ing the past five years it has gradually de-
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

TIE "old-timers' in Montana die as
hard as they nave in the rest OF the Terri
tories. 1t is new blood, however, that is
developing the country.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

TIE Herald. at Helena, has no use for
Democratic appointees. Does it see pap
passing away from it's columns?
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

A CHANGE in the Judiciary means a change
in the Clerkship. This is where the shoe
pinches with some people.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16
warren LELAND,
whom everybody knows - the successful
MANAGER of the
Largest Hotel Enterprises

Of America, says that while a passenger from
New York on board a ship going around Cape
Horn, in the early days of emigration to Cal
ifornia, he learned that one of the officers OF
the vessel had cured himself, during the voy.
ACE. of an obstinate disease by the use Of
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

IT is a matter of sincere congratulation
that the people of Butte have turned out
so generously to patronize the sterling Nor
rison Dramatic Company. It must also be
mentioned that the company are well
worthy of the patronage.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

LEWIS MORRISON and his company are
scoring a great success in Butte. 1t is a
strong and evenly-balanced company and
gives an excellent and enjoyable perform
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

MONTANA should join hands with the sis
ter Territories in the fight for silver. Our
people nave been too apathetic in this
matter.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

THE water question is causing some COM
motion in Butte. This Is a bad season OF
the year to agitate this subject.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

The friends of silver in Congress are to
the front in great shape. They are evil
IDENTIFY tired OF making a defensive fight.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

MANY oil the license taxes imposed in
Montana are relics of a black past. These
taxes should be repealed.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

TIE taxes are coming in at a lively rate
and Treasurer Kessler and his force is kept
busy handling the cash.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

TIE murder cases and alleged murder
cases are keeping Deer Lodge in a stew.
Those who are not killed manage to get
bonds.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

VANCE, OF North Carolina, rather viciously
exposed the gold-bugs on TUESDAY,. The
silver men will not fail for want of nerve.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

THERE are too many shooting men, or
Observation-Disclosures in the camp. They
could well be spared.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

In HIS speech on the silver question Sena'
tor Vance told some wholesome truths,
and he told them straight from the shoul.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

THE gold-bugs evidently counted without
their host. The truth is mighty and will
prevail. The silver men have truth on
their side.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

THE 'beautiful' covers the earth and the
merry jingle of the sleigh bell is heard in
every direction.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

TEE yigor Of the fight that the silver men
are making in the Senate is rather aston
fishing the gold-bugs.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

SSEAK.THlEvEs seem to be holding high
carnival in Butte just now. Their depre.
dations, however, are more ANNOYING than
costly.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

CArrLE upon the ranges in Colorado are
suffering severely in consequence OF the in
tense cold and heavy SHOWS
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16
ErrnsA1 vigilance is the price OF silver

We wonder what Secretary Manning
thinks OF silver now.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16
4 SEM[.WEEKLY MINER
BUTTE, JANUARY 16, 1886.

JupoE POLLARD should pay no atten-
ton to the petty attaks Of the Republican
press.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

The outrageous tax on mercantile trav-
elers is a disgrace to Montana. 1t mould
be repealed.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

THERE is trouble brewing in the Repub-
lican ranks of Silver Bow county. The file
is kicking against the bosses. T.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

The cause of silver coinage is the eau e of
the poor people OF the country.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

THERE is too much reckless shooting in
Butte, even by the policemen.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16
WINTER has come at last.

The fight in favor Of silver goes bravely
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16
Do !. copst.bles charge excessive fees7

THE charge that ~constables charge illegal
and extortionate fees should be investi-
watAd.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16
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We have Mr. LEIANT's PERMISSION to invite
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Mr.. LELAND's extensive knowledge OF the
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The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

The MINERS holiday edition has had a
more extensive circulation than any publ,
cation ever issued in Montana.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-08-09
Suicide Of Lieut.. Mcclellan.

Lieut.. Edward p. McClelland, u.
S. Navy, who committed suicide in
Brooklyn, Thursday, by shooting
himself, as mentioned in the CAPITAL,
was a native of Maine. He entered
the Naval Academy on Sept. "a,
1868, and was graduated in 1867
He received a promotion to ensign in
1868, and two years later to master.
He was commissioned a lieutenant in
1871, and was attached to the Yantic,
of the North Atlantic squadron. He
was afterwards connected with the
torpedo service and the Juniata and
training ship Minnesota, and recently
with tie Galena.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-08-09

Mr.. Chris. Spengler. proprietor Of
the Capital House, corner of East
street and State House Circle, is held
for the action of the grand jury under
two charges of selling liquor TO minors,
the alleged sales occurring on the 18Th
and 26th of July. Similar charges
against the barkeeper. Quo Brown,
were not sustained, ard he was dis
charged from custody. Spengler fur
nisbed bail for bis appearance at
court. This is the irst arrest under
the restored license law.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-08-09
The DeKalb Procession.

Adj General Howard, Chief Mar
shall on the occasion of the unwilling
of the DeKalb statue on the 10th, re-
quests that all military organizations,
societies, masons, orders &c, intend
ing to take part to report to him i'm
mediately by letter stating strength,
mode of transportation and proposed
time of arrival. The procession will
be formed at 10 O'Clock. Tie follow
ing are appointed assistant marshals:
DR.. j. M. Worthington, DR.. w G.
Tuck, F. II. Stockett, Jr., Robert
Moss. w. NJ. Abbott, Weems Ridout,
J. M. Munroe, Edgar Hutton, San.l.
Jones, r. w. Tate, JAS. T. Briscoe,
Jr., John Lindenborn.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-08-09

0AAt~AA@et& $50 @<~AA~~@s @N&>~&&NAAA&%~1~e
But one week remains before the
ceremony Of unwilling the De Kalb
Statue, and we have not beeO advised
that any definite action has been
taken BY our citizens to give the
slightest eclat to the occasion. APP
peals have been made to our city
council to take some pronounced
action, so that ample time would be
allowed our citizens to prepare for the
occasion. We are anxious to do every
thug in our power to maintain our
good name as citizens of Maryland.
and without concert of action we will
be placed ia the position OF "the poor
boy at frolic.n We need time for
preparation and without preparation
the whole thing so far as our citizens
are concerned will be q disgrace to
Us from which We may never re-
cover. b. w.
We would inform our correspon-
dent that the city council will hold a
special session tonight for the pur-
pose, we understand, of mapping out
a program for our action on the 10th. !
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-08-09
HARDER Notes.

The work of lifting and replacing
the chains and anchors in the waters
of the Naval Academy, is still going
on and involves a good deal of labor.
Some of these anchors and chains
have not seen daylight for twenty
Eve years or more. and are now beiog
lifted in order that the mud digger
can have a clear read 10 which to
work.
Work on the county bridge don't
seem to be progressing very rapidly.
The steamer Gov. Hamilton. Capt.
Turner, left here to-day for Wicomico
county.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-08-09

The crack Austrian military band,
after being fred by the Bay Ridge
Company, obtained al engagement
at Curtis Bay. After playing ct
this resort for couple OF weeks Mr..
Heating, the manager here, told these
horn-tooters that their services would
be dispensed with They are now
blowing their horns at one Otto's
beer saloon, up in the West End
somewhere, for money considera-
ton with the beer thrown in.