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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-25

While running as messenger for Wells
Fargo & Co.. between Helena and Corinne
-5OO-milc run by Concord stage and six
horse stock, we went down one week and
back the next, carrying down a great
amount of gold dust-often three or four
hundred pounds.
It always seemed that the heavier the
treasure aboard the thicker the road
agents became, and it got so dangerous to
ship treasure from Helena to Corinne that
the Wells, Fargo Company concluded to
raise the percentage for carrying the treas,
ure and put on more messengers and
guards. From Pleasant Valley to Sand
Hole station, in the night, two OF US mes
sengers had to ride horseback, riding in
advance. behind or at the sides OF the
coach, as the case might be. for the better
security to the coach, and during the day
we rode on the coach, getting to Blackjack,
at Portneuf canon, by night; take supper
there and saddle up for the ride during the
night. Mike Toby was generally my COM
panion and good one he was.
On one occasion remember after theex-
ira guards had been taken Oh, and was
making the run alone to Pleasant Valley
with $4,000 in dust and brick, where
CQCr0 WOulu Uc Uwo uCoSVukOk0 w ~
through the Dry Creek Lava Bed country
with me, during the run at night (these two
men were supposed, during the time they
were not running with the coach, to be
looking out for road agents and keeping
the lay of the land). Ten days previous
to this trip one big Nick" a shot gun
messenger had thrown up his habds and
given up Sc 200 (and got his dividend),
and the other man who was to accompany
me was Frank Orr, q brockly faced thief;
and these men were appointed through the
kindness of the division agent, he thinking
they would fight.
had no confidence in the men and never
did have, as had once arrested Big Nick
for making bogus gold dust at Helena, but
he broke Jail and got out.
was always in the habit OF riding out
side the coach with the driver. They were
no pa ssengers on the coach; they were gen.
eraily afraid to travel with the treasure
coach.
At Pleasant Valley l thought l would
take aa inside seat, and told Frank Orr
to ride outside with the driver and Big
Nick with me, got inside to ride They
kicked and growled and said that always
rode outside and asked what was the
matter with me. told them I had been
riding outside two days and nights and my
eyes hurt me, and thought l would ride
inside because the wind was blowing so
hard Frank said: '"There's plenty of room
and will ride inside. too" l ordered him
to ride outside or stay behind. He asked
me if wanted him to stay back and told
him to ride outside or do so.
The first run of twelve miles, to Jimmy g
station, at the mouth OF Beaver canon, we
went ali right, but while we were changing
horses Orr and Nick we're whispering aside
near the stables, which was an unusual
thug for messengers to do, and watched
them more closely. The fresh team was
hooked on and all aboard in f. 90
positions rs before. 1t w"-
from this station to Ii
about all the hold
done, and befor@
driy~
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-25

lican pluranty
shrinks this year to $4,000 Oh .ess,
Ohio's 32, 900 Republican plurality in 1884
is now less than half these figures.
1t is not at all surprising that a study of
! these figures discourages the Republicans
and elates the Democrats. This was the
year of all years, if the teachings OF history
| were to he relied upon, when the opposi-
ton party should have been expected to
sweep the country, and corralevery doubt
| full State. Instead OF that the Democrats
have not only held their own, but have
made important inroads upon the enemy,
and have made such stir in Massachu-
setts, Minnesota, Nebraska and Colorado
as has not been known before in genera
tion. With good management the Demo-
Gratis two years hence will be able to repea t
the Democratic achievment OF 1852, when
the Wings were virtually swept from the
face OF the earth. Does not the record
point to this conclusion?
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-25
CHRISTMAS HAS COME.

All the preliminary planning. considering
and arranging having, it is presumed, been
successfully managed, the grand transfor-
nation Christmas scene broke to the view
Of all the little ones, and many OF the
larger ones, this morning in Butte and the
rest of the civilized world. AMI now the
fun is inaugurated, While the fairy palaces
OF beauty-the stores-are open on every
hand, and still display beautiful grottos
hung with tempting wares, gardens oi
Jewels. fairer than those which charmed
Aladdin, each household has reminders oi
the day and each child is dancing and leap
ing around with Joy, Christmas sights and
sounds are in the air, Joyousness and
happiness prevail. Let all enter into the
spirit of the day. Christmas comes but
once year.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-25
TENURE OF OFFICE LAW.

The Senate has just repealed a law which
for twenty years has been blot upon our
statute hooks, It was passed by Congress
to prevent Andy johnson from making
appointments distasteful to q Republican
Senate. It was intended to be put in his
mouth as bride to hold him level. But
johnson kicked over the traces, and for an
alleged disregard OF its provisions the
House presented articles OF impeachment
against him. They were drawn ur an' IN
troduced by Ashley, Of Ohio. who
afterwards appointed Governor OF t
Territory, but who, finding the Democracy
too strong and the altitude too elevated
for his nerves, resigned the office in disgust.
William NJ. Evarts, now one OF the
United States Senators from New York, de-
Tended Johnson and maintained the un-
constitutionality of the law. It's consti-
tutionality was also doubted by other
sound Republican lawyers. 1t took away
from the President his prerogative as an
appointing power and removals from office
could not be made without the consent OF
the Senate. The more objectionable Tea
lures OF the bill were done away with dur
ing Grants first term.
The bill for the repeal OF the law was in
troduced last winter and gave rise to ami
mated discussions in which Edmunds OF
Vermont and Hoar of Massachusetts,
both Republicans--were leaders in the de-
bates and opposed to each other. Ed
munds held that the law should remain
upon the statute book. Hoar continued
that it should be repealed because it is an
unconstitutional encroachment upon the
power of the executive. Edmunds, in his
argument the o,her day, said that il the
restraint on the President shall be re
moved that MIR. Cleveland would make g
clean sweep OF the Republican office hold
ers Mr.. Hoar held that if he did he woulc
only exercise his constitutional right. Thi'
was the opinion of a majority of the Sen
ate. the repeal bill was passed and Ed
munds foored, Mr.. Evarts casting his vot
as he talked twenty years ago.
The House will pass the bill. A repea
bill OF the same character has passed tina
body three times; once by a vote OF 15S t.
16. again by vote of 159 to 25 and tn
third time without a division. 1t will 6
through this time with rush.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-25
Last Nights Play.

The play last night-"May Blossom
at the Opera House was finely rendered.
The audience evinced their perfect sympa-
thy with the actors by repeated outbursts
of hearty applause and several times call
ing the leading characters before the cur
tain. There we're tears and smiles alter
nately and the entire company deserve a
full tribute OF compliment ana praise.
MAY" and "Steve" and Richard" at
times were peculiarly impressive while the
.'father'' and the ''parson," and bis
zephyr-like bride Of some 300 pounds.
evoked great merriment. The "parson'
was as we'll taken as any character seen
here for years, and the little children were
not only good but the play most commend
able. Miss Woodthorpe and the entire
company gave the patrons OF the stage q
real Christmas present in their rendition OF
MAY Blossom"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-25
Special to THE MINER--
Helana,s Improyemepts.

HELENA, NJ. T., December 24.-That
Helena has made . long stride forward dur
ing the past year IL evidenced by the fact
the total building improvements during
that time foots up to the surprising total
Of 81 ,027, 900. The County Court House,
$2OO. 900; the First National Bank Build
ing, SIS, 900, and the Davidson, SIS, 900;
Parchen, SIS. 1000; Hotter, $45, COO; San
ford, $12. 900; Wilson, $4,000; Lehman,
81, 900; blocks are among the principal
business buildings. Seligman's $4,000.
Hon. Sam Words, $50, 900, II. T. Jacobs
SIC, 900, James Russell's $4,000, and
Ross Deegan's $22, 600 residences are among
the items that comprise the grand total.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-25

dressed you With tender eloquence, ant
told her most cherished secrets in the volc
of q fish woman crying shad."
"Wsll, Ellis, one more. W'lhelm'ns
Lee2"
"Ah! Hattie, there was touched
Beauty, talent, feminine graces, every at
traction; but she lived next door to a sro
cery store"
"Now. Ellis, what could that have to dc
with it?"
1T was in the summer, and we were at
the open parlor window. was just ON
the point of offering myself when the wind
blew a strong Whit of mackerel between
US. You know my aversion to mackerel.
The smell made me sick, and forgot senti-
ment. l left, and the next day Moore pro-
posed, AMI was accepted."N
"You had better have wife made to Or
der, Ellis Particular, for am sure the par
agon does not exist who will fill your ideas
OF Mrs. Harvey. shouldn't wonder ii you
married Smith. after all. !"
Not a bit of danger. 1t ever marry,
my wife must be refined in manner, lady
like in appearance, pretty enough to escape
the charge of positive ugliness, at least
thirty years OF age, and OF good birth and
position"
'And with sufficient good taste to appre-
Cl0 CV your COuuSSCCuotOA, oAA osSy1 AS.'s a
you will be good enough to have me- when
you propose. Come, you have finished
your dinner. Go dress yourself"
Six hours later Ellis was doomed man.
How it came about he never knew. After
all bis resolutions never to marry in haste,
to weigh well all her perfections and imper-
fections before addressing any lady; in fact,
to walk slowly and deliberately into cool,
sensible state of affection, he suddenly
found himself deeply in love. One look,
one word. and he was gone.
''Miss Lois Jones (he hated the name OF
Jones) let me introduce Mr.. Harvey. He
bowed to Miss Jones, and looked at her:
A little delicate figure, a pair OF soft blue
eyes, q maze of white lace and tiny. deli
cately gloved hand. Th,se were the first
A voice, low and sweet, mod
ulated like music, well chosen phrases, and
q modest yet self-possessed manner, and a
graceful department finished the fascina-
tion.
In sort OF misty pleasure, Ellis waltzed
with this wee fairy who had somehow come
ri,ht into his heart, whose door he fancied
so strongly fortified. He called and found
his fascinator in a neat wrapper, teaching
two little sisters grammar. he learned
that her father was q wholesale grocer and
found she had three stroEg-minded sisters.
He spent a week with her married brother
on a farm and breakfasted every day on
"a 1t mackerel because she sat opposite to
him and did the same.
He helped her over stile when her wrap
per was green and her sun-bonnet blue,
while red shawl of her sisters hung over
her arm. He heard her scream with terror
over her little nephew who fell into the
horse pond. and dragged her out with the
boy in her arms, when she frantically
sprapp in after him. He never noticed that
a shrek is not melodious. He saw her
lovely face covered with mosquito bites.
and knew that the whiteness over them
powder, and yet-and yet-he never
knew how, he proposed, was accepted and.
as Hattie said, married darling little
chit of sixteen after all!''
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-25

The brilliant record being made by Dele
gate Toole is wormwood and gall to one or
two Republican newspapers in the Terri
tory. They seem to realize the fact they
will not find Republican who has the
temerity to run against him should he
again offer himself as candidate for Con-
gre<s; hence they belittle his efforts to ad-
vance the interests OF Montana and of her
people at every opportunity. He has yet
done nothing to extract q word OF COM
mendation from their pens.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-25
Struck Again.

PHILADELPHIA, December 24.-The engi-
neers, fremen. train hands and coal beavers
employed by the Reading Company at the
coal wharves at Port Richmond, who
have been dissatisfied over the recent rules
OF the company and who returned to work
yesterday. again struck this morning and
trains were reported as being badly blocked
between the falls Of the Schuylkill and Port
Richmond. Nine schooners are lying in
the docks waiting to receive their cargoes
of coal and from present indications they
will not be loaded for some time.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-25

Before the Republican press Of the Terr
tory exhausts itself in playing the role OF
Niobe over the appointment OF Mr.. Leslie.
as Governor of Montana, would it not
be we'll to hear what Major Maginnis him
self has to say upon the subject? II the
truth be known the Major doesn't feel a
1.-THE as bad over the matter as his Repub-
lican sympathizers. Our Republican breth-
rem should bear in mind that proffered
sympathy smells as loudly as proffered
services.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-25

It is thought by those in Washington
who are ina position to know whereof they
speak, that unless the present Congress
does something to reduce the present rate
OF taxation-or in other words. revise and
modify the tariff-the President will con-
vene the Fiftieth Congress in extra session
for that purpose. The trouble is, there is
more money flowing into the United States
treasury than can be used, and Mr.. C'eve-
land sensibly reasons that the people are
taxed, just to that EXTENT more than they
should be. The people are. demanding that
the war tariff of twenty years ago should
be further cut down.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-25
Churchill's Resignation.

LONDON, December 23.-The resignation
of Lord Randolph Churchill from the Cabl'
net has caused q sensation. The desire to
increase the expenses OF the admiralty and
war offices, to which Lord Randolph was
opposed, indicates, it is believed, tha1 tne
Government is OF the opinion that Euro,
nean war ia imminent and that extra naval
and military preparations on the part OF
England are required to make her influence
felt on the continent.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-25

T, conaeouence OF Agent Williamson ns :
o-der to United States Deputy MarSn% No.
Hn;vev 3 to remove all the cattle Iron from n Ihv hv
Gov % reservation, all cattlemen anecSea eo W w
Hbe the order are taking prompt meas1Ees W,'o% so
tne ther H cattle to this side OF the 1e''1M Us;
seC eona oa Hoskins e. McGirl's foreman, H. 81
esI%s; =; McKelyey has charge OF all the cats,e
n hars and is rounding them up to tne Sers rlxer,
S;1e ouivey is on hand seeing his snsd
~n,.; WI rr;eS out. and has ourneu ;n.
cssr'ec car camps and corrals as per ,;na ;m,
.ts,ct;onse .ne The cattle men prefer mossas
ther own cattle to having them % harnesses
tnel IpG;an G% police and soldiers. The move sst
to result in serious loss to tne ca
~ ',mo "A the north side ranges are n1S
dle s,mJed Of grass, and if cold snap ppSasuds
den"E s Il would probably kill OH thoIsanus re.
cT'b 60 heM starved cattle. II they so'io ioroer
Of nan IN s the reservation six weeks ,9psI. Tr
.San a," vonId U be safe. 1t is the d9Sy ;s o. ut.
To9,e SHey to fulfill bis promise to d.,1atop 90 nss
ost roo for the opening OF this ress[sm 4s;n ,,er
os; S n I'll the meantime, to try to o1sa." S.s ,,nti
anu os;nn ~ -, ior the cattle to remain tnere "A'
snrine.-Billings Gazette
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-25
IRISH NOTES.

DUBLIN, December 23.-Dillon, oneeny'
Harris and O'Brien reached Doughrea TO- TO-
day and attended court. They ior,nany
justified their charge OF assault ana oa., e
terry against Police Inspector Davld, VINO %
Was responsible for their arrest ias1 w.eNt nt
The court decided that the charges agalnso
the four men for their sonduct at Loughrea
were insufficient to justify their prosec1'
ton, and they were therefore d'scGargTSu' To
The presiding magistrate was John +. No'
Ian. Nationalist member OF Parliament.
The resignation OF Lord Churchlii IRON
the Cabinet was proclaimed through m tne
streets OF Dublin this morning by O pei
man. The populace showed enthusiasm
over the news.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-25
rh. Hnsh Bank Suspe nded.

ST. PAUL, December 23.-Developments
in the Hush bank suspension indicate the
r.sumption OF banking business in q week.
A meeting is called OF eastern creditors lor
next Tuesday with the view OF making ae-
rangements by which Mr.. HUSH can ae.se 1e se-
lieyed from reliability by reason OF .as enuo."
I'LL" n.a "ireadv received from the principal
are areditors TORS and indications point to salts
factory adjustment.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-25
The Pope's Speech.

ROME, December 23.-The Pope, in re-
ceivinR Christmas congratulations from the
College of Cardinals, spoke at some length
of the position of the church in Italy. He
protested against the anti-clerical move
ment which is now being carried on in the
country, and that the Holy See was now
despoiled of the last remnants Of it's patri-
mony. The only liberty left to him was
that held by the Roman pontiffsin the ear.
lest ages. The Italian Government: he
declared, had assisted the laity in unduly
interfering with the administration OF the
church, had expelled a religious body, and
had tolerated an organized hostility against
the Vatican. As the head OF the church NJ
must continue to protest against the posi-
ton in which he is placed.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-25

An English paper says "all the Irish pris-
one are presently to be filed with Irish
priests and commoners.' And this will be
done-if it can be-because these priests
and commoners are trying to prevent John
Bull from turning out of doors few poor
peasants to die in bad weather or to starve
to death. John Bull has big contract on
his hands. He may fill the Prisons in the
United Kingdom with Irish patriots, and
then he will find worse rebel in every
Irish man, woman and child remaining
outside the prison bars. What will he do
with them2
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-25
IT is STATED
CHRISTMAS In WASHINGTON.
A Tree for the Rich and the Poor Pro-
vided by Secretary and MRS.
whitney.

WARRINGTON, December 24.-Seventy or
eighty little boys and girls, mostly children
Of people in official life, were entertained at
a Christmas Eve party tonight by Secre-
tary and Mrs. Whitney. A huge pine
Christmas tree was set up in ballroom
and around it the children danced for an
hour or two. Great bundles OF presents,
piled on benches around the tree, were dis.
tributed among the children. Among the
older folks present were Mrs. Endicott and
Mrs. Villas and large number OF Senators
and diplomats with their wives. Mrs
Cleveland, Mrs. Folsom. with little Miss
Nav Cadmon, we're expected, but did not
come, The Christmas tree, with all its de
corations, will be left standing for tht
benefit OF the orphan children whom Sec
retary and Mrs. Whitney will entertain to
morrow.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-25
Bold Robbery.

MINNEAPOLIS, December 23:-Two men IN
q cutter drove in front OF Elliot's jewelry
store on Nicollet avenue at 11:30 last
night, broke in the window and carried on dda
trav Of diamonds of the value OF $S,Ooo
and escaped before the police or any one in n
the store could give chase. Before breaking
in the window the robbers placed heavy
oak Tar in the handles OF the door thereby
preyenting it from being opened from with, l.
in. The window was smashed with a smai'
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-25
The ENGLISH Ministerial Muddle,

LONDON, December 24.-1n consequence
of Lord Salisbury's request Lord Harting-
ton will remain in Rome until Sunday to
await letters from Lord Salisbury. Lord
Harrington has not received an invitation
vet to enter the cabinet. 1t is improbable
that the invitation would be sent by tele'
graph as be has no cipher that would enable
him to translate government dispatch.
He will not come to decision until he has
received Lord Salisbury's letters. Lord
Harrington thinks virtually there has been
no change in the situation since last
autumn. He reserves his opinion as to the
political future. The opinion grows that
Lord Harrington will not enter the cabinet.
It has be.n virtually decided to further
prorogue parliament until the second 9s; week \;
alone Insisting upon an early meeting. A
cabinet council has been summoned for
next week. Lord Randolph Churchill IL
irritated and astounded at the
unanimity of the denunciatlon
of his course by the conservatives.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-25
SITUATION IN ENGLAND.
Breeze In the English CaoAno'
Brewiag.

Brewiag.
LONDON, December 23.-Lord Hartins'
ION will return to London immed'ateiy'
and until he arrives the Mard6is OF sails.
oufy will remain quiescent. 1t is thousn'
improbable that Harrington will accept one
Ulce OF Chamberlain and majority Vi tine
.n'onlst leaders object to his doing so. va
'Ae other hand, it is learned from rellao'e
''arces that the Queen will use the utmos'
pressure to induce him to join the Ministry
ca cao become the Conservative leader in the
nnoomlnlmons, NUN believing that he alone cal
.eulraze the effects Of Lord Churcnn,
sSsHrse, oss, If Harrington refuses to take tht
H;.I HHIe the Conservatives favor Sir MicDae
csIIa beach resuming the duties OF nan
rs'lUr y, tn Of Exchequer and the appointmen,
Co,ne .ne 1T: Hon. Edward Stanhope. preeen'
rets.l tonlai Secretary, to the Irish Chief sec
to.Sad .Srd Salisbury had long conierenc
'ay with the Right Hon. w. II. Smith
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-25
What Churchill's Friends Say.

LONDON. December 24.-The supporters
Of Lord Randolph declare that when he is
able tn tell the true reason for his resigna-
ton the disclosure will cause sensation
throughout the country and result in his
triumphaut vindication. They say it will
he shown that be did not oppose the grant
for the necessary defense OF the empire,
hut that he refused to sanction an increase
Of estimates, unless it was accompanied by
a reformed administration Of the War and
Admiralty Departments. Lord Randolph
d;acovered while in Office, say his friends,
tbs. chat the government has no control over
the expenditure of hundreds of thousands
~ nonnds which are yearly voted for the
War Office, for material that has never
been provided, and that similar abuses e1'
list in the admiralty.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-25

The Henry George, or Progressive Dem
ocratic party" has already organized lit
branches, and Is constantly adding to
that number. It is the intention OF the
Executive Committee to call q National
Conference shortly, and form national
party. The leaders hold that it will kill
theRep ublican party.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-25

LONDON, December 24.-The st. James
Gazette rejecting upon this spirit. doubts
the wisdom Of making any appeal to Loro
Harrington, and urges the CONSERVATIVES veg
toclose up their ranks, throw overc3aru ~
stra;oht % on with their foreign policy. ut
v;li he fitting" says the Gazette, for Eng
~ M ID II to act With vigor and promptitude in
The suppression Of. crime in Ireland, and
La 70 The result to fortune"