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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19
SAYS the Helena Indepeuden,

SAYS the Helena Independent: SIN re-
Spouse to the imputation OF the Inter
Mountain, to theefiect thatthe River Press
is the organ OF Major Maginnis, and Chat
the Major and his friends ATE going into the
knitting business, the River Press says, as
everybody knew it would, that it is not so:
and it adds that it is not the organ Of
Major Maginnis but vonchcs for the fact
that it will always be found loyal
to the party. 1t seems, to be
the special mission OF the Inter
Mountain to stir up strife in the
Democratic party OF the Territory, but it
will fail OF the fulfillment OF its mission.
Maj. Maginnis is not only loyalto his party,
but to the material interests Of the Terri
tory as well. He has been in Washington
for many weeks working with Delegate
Toole for the reduction OF reservations in
Montana, and for other plans for the bet
terment OF the territorial condition. The
Inter Mountain should look sharply to it
that there shall be no schism in it's own
party,"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

A DETAILED statement OF Miss Lolita
Crabtree's fortune has been published. 1t
declares that risky little spinster to be
worth upwards OF a million dollars. This
is pretty good for Miss Lolita. Consider
ing that it is more than any OF
our greatest actors or actresses are likely
to die possessed OF, it is indeed very, very
good. 1t shows that small art has a greater
value than high art, if you can only hit
your public right. But then there are more
people who can understand the jigging and
caperipg Of Miss Lolita than can enthuse
at the defamation OF q Barrett, the mel
odrama OF a Booth or the emotion
alism Of a Clara Norris. The closest ap-
proach to Miss Letta's fortune among her
professional sisters is said to be that made
by Miss Mary Anderson. But Miss Ander-
o has Papa Griffin as well as herself to
attract the public, and with such q ccmbi-
nation no one need be amazed if she in
time counts her fortune by billions.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

COPPER, says Mathews g. Webb's circu-
lar, has felt the influence OF the general
dizziness and the price OF Lake receded from
S1I.4O to $11.2O, with the best bids at the
close only $11, but the Lake holders very
firm in demanding SLIPS. Under nomi-
nal quotations of $40 Baltimore and other
brands have been sold as low as $9.S7k,
and could not at present find a market
above 1915. Meanwhile the English
market has fallen off from f41
15s. to $40 los, but the position is
looked upon as one OF considerable
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19
mercury.

How soon poor BARLEY Campbell has
followed aniable John Mccullough to the
insane asylum. His case, like that OF Nc
Cullough, is pronounced hopeless. Is there
anything in the life or habits OF these shin
ing lights OF the drama to lead to such de-
DlOrable r~asults?
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

The performance given by Prof. and Mile.
Steen at the Grand Opera House last night,
was really marvellous. Some OF the tests
applied to Mile. Steen were wonder
full, and her temperance at the Renshaw
Opera House on Thursday evening next
will cal: out a crowded house. The MINER
can assure all who may come out to see
Mile. Steen on Thursday evening an even
ing Of the utmost enjoyment.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

The continued fall in the price Of silver is
calculated to bring thinking men among the
silver-producers OF the country to a realiza-
tion that something besides unlimited coin
age is needed to hold up the price of the
white metal. Over-production has the
same effect upon silver hat it has upon
any other OF the products OF the earth.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19
A NEW DEAL is said to be on the tapis in tn,

A NEW DEAL is said to be on the tapis in the
Oregon and Transcontinental companies.
1t is said that the Philadelphia party dis.
satisfied with the present management are
buying for control and that in the event OF
their success, Elijah Smith is to be Sic
ceeded by Brayton Ives. This is an old
story revamped. Smiths grip on the con-
Germs seems to be very firm. Nevertheless,
on the strength q it the stocks OF the CON-
panies showed a net gain OF IL per cent.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

JAMES LEWIS & Sons monthly report for
May makes the following quotations OF
copper: "We have had very quiet market
for copper during the past month, partly
due to the holidays. Chill Bars have
varied but little, the fluctuations extending
over a range OF only 12s. Cd, per ton, the
highest point touched for cash being f41
It's. Cd. On the Cd, and the lowest cal
IS. on the 9th ultimo, most of the business
done being between f41 IT'S Cd. on the
and f41, 12s. Cd. In all about 5000 tons
are reported to have changed hands, against
10000 last month. The stocks made up
yesterday showing a considerable increase
on the fortnight, though almost the sam
as a month ago., a decline OF So. per ton
has been submitted to, and at the close
buyers only offer Ell IS. for cash, and eti
15s for three months time. Smelters
having purchased a considerable guam
titJ OF Furn ice Material during
March both on the spot and to
arrive, have bought but little since. The
quantity OF ore and regulus available is,
however, very limited and firmly held. The
ulC itIIlN Ul0 III IstlSlItuu anu TTdllCe
for the past four months have been equal
to $500 tons fine, against 1850 tons for
the same period last year, Or a reduction
OF $3.50 tons. Ineonsequence OF 1.-THE greatly
increased consumption OF copper in the
United States, and the notable reductionin !
the stocks held there, it seems most proha-
BILE that the falling off will amount to fully
10000 tons by. the end OF June. During
the first six months OF 1885, the American
were 1925 tons. The total i'm
ports into England and France to date are
6,648 tons less than in 1885, while the de-
iveries are only S19tons less. Shelters COM
plain Of the absence OF demand for both I'M
and manufactured copper. It
appears. however, from the statistics we
annex, that, whereas the English consump-
ion for the quarter ofthis yearshows a fall
ng off OF 300 tons as compared with last
year, the export had increased nearly 9, 900
ions, 1,400 OF which, however, is to France,
the imports from other countries
lave been LOO tons less. During the last
ew days there has been more enquiry for
ndia, where a very large wheat crop has
ust been harvested. Diminished consump-
ion at home, owing to the continued de-
in those industries where copper is
argely used, such as shipbuilding and the
making OF machinery, may therefore he
Tor by increased exports to
s,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

EVEN Butte, more than 1000 miles away
from the theater vi action, is destined to
suffer from the great labor strikes. The
Lake Copper Pool now sells to the manu.
iacturers' pool at 1OaH,- the former price
being liz. and Baltimore was quoted at
New York, yesterday, at 81. This decrease
in price has been caused by a lessened
consumption by the recent labor strikes.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

The talk about the discussions in the
Knights OF Labor is probably very much
exaggerated. This will most likely be shown
by the almost unanimous consent with
which Mr.. Powderly will be reelected Gen
eral Master Workman at the coming meet.
ing in Cleveland.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

The London Daily Telegraph, referring
to the demonstration at Montgomery,
Alabama, says: I'VE think it would be
better if Mr.. Davis allowed the past to
sleep, as Lee and Benjamin did,"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

The Washington Post says that a de-
struction OF one-fifth OF the country's
working capacity is a gigantic problem,
and one that cannot be solved or all its
results worked ont in a day. Meanwhile,
the newspaper man tolls eighteen hours as
usual. and can hardly repress his joy that
IL isn't tWenfv.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

THE MINER can c~onscientiously and most
matte company to the good people o;
Helena. Their presentation OF "Y"ung
Mrs. Winthrop is a really splendid per-
Torrance, which no lover Of the pure drama
should miss seeing.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

The poor fellow Patrick N. Sullivan,
who was killed in the st. Lawrence mine on
Saturday morning, leaves q wife and six
child. en- in Ireland. He was q member in
good standing OF the Ancient Order United
Workmen, and through that excellent char
liable order his family will receive 50, 600,
a not inconsiderable sum il the old coun-
try. The afflicted widow and orphans will
find substantial sympathy from this side
of the Atlantic in this their dark day.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

No ONE should miss seeing the great
mi,.d-readiog feats OF Mile. Steen at the
Renshaw Opera House on Thursday even
ing. THE MINER is not given to stopping
over, but it is free to say that the perform
ance OF Mile. Steen is one OF the best and
most entertaining ever given in Butte.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

A WORKSHOP of the stone age has been
discovered near the gates OF Paris, and has
yielded nearly nine hundred hand worked
Aints, including pieces Of polished hatehets,
scrapers. blades, points, and two IF three
little polishers.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

The neatest railroad folder we have ever
seen, we think, is that OF the Union Pacific
ment OF the Grand Army OF the Republic,
which meets in San Francisco on August 3
next. 1t is perfect in conception and artis-
tic in execution, doing credit alike to the
occasion and to the passenger department
nj the road
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

THE wbipping-post as q punishment for
wife. beating, instituted in Maryland two
years ago, has proven a great success. 1t
has greatly diminished cr1mes OF this sort.
ially fitted for w~ife-beaters.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19
An Excellent Caterer Rewarded Amplx

An Excellent Caterer Rewarded Amply.
Mr. Leutz, a restaurant keeper at No. 8
Williams Court for nineteen years past, and
caterer for the w%ell-known Sherman House
in Court Square, was in no particular need
OF the money which he received for one
dollar spent in one-fifth Of ticket No.
25,244 in the April drawing OF the Louisi.
ana State Lottery, but he will make good
use oil it. He is an old member Of the
society OF E1ks, and a past commander of
fost ~ T.: A: R.-Boston (Mass.( Com
and Shipping List, April %.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

In selecting Officer Ledford as Chief: OF
Police the City Council evidently had but
one though, the efficiency OF the police
force. Mr.. Ledfcrd is an exceptionable
faithful and conscientious officer and will
make IN excellent chief.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

ESTATE OF ROBERT McM1NN npc,
- Notice is hereby given by the u1dSEAsED'
ca,n,d's Ut fthe estate Of Robert McMi i,sn go .
c csa / = TO TIE creditors Of and Ill PERSONS haa,i De,
via1aI the as ne { ane said deceased, e exhibit the ny
atier the first publication Of this no VEN months
Fnrh, sol;n ~ at the Office Of iam,e - NE M
Bow. IVY III the County of Silver
Dated, March q. 1856.
administrators MINNIE McM1NN.
deceased. "@s'A'e o1 Eobert McMinn.
e4 -, X.9kuaw,A-S
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

MIR. ANDREW CARNEGIE, the rich Pitts.
burg iron manufacturer, in his thoughtful
and observant book, just published, in
which he reviews the growth of our coun.
try in fifty years, gives expression to these
ideas On the subject OF a navy 1.-THE
present lack of a navy insures the nation a
digni6ed position. It. is one OF the chief
glories of the Republic, that she spends her
money for better ends, and has nothing
worthy to rank as a ship OF war. To build
a few small ships and call them a navy will
invite comparison, and the 'rascally COM
parative' must only make the Republic
r~idiculous-for she either wants the strong
est navy in the world, or lone. y s. =
There is an effort to produce a scare, just
now, in regard to her defenseless sea coast;
any small power. could attack her ports
levy contributions, it is said. So any
man who walks down Broadway may be
attacked by a d%isorderly fellow, but no
one suggests that we walk about, therefore,
coats OF mail" That is the lofty view OF
the q~uestion-so lofty, indeed, that it may
be said to tower above the level OF hard,
practical fact and possibility. It would be
4 grand thing, OF course, if all nations could
AXE the same elevated view; but the fact
that the millennial time is a 'sgood !
lime a coming and we never can ~foresee
what emergency may arise in the meantime,
which would make a navy a vitalnecessity.
now we are having a little fisheries
alt with Canada, which might possibly
We don't suppose for a moment that it will
render the presence OF a naval force in |
hose waters requisite. But this is a mere
martial view. Are there no other uses for
navy-as, for instance, explorations, in
he extension of commercial routes, ETC.?
'eace hath her victories, and an adequate
|avy could earn laurels even in the most
,acitic waters.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

CHIEF OF POLICE LEDFoRD is a trained
policeman. He thoroughly understand
his calling and has both courage and sound
judgment. The etories ~derogatory OF his
character are absolutely malicious and un-
true. He will make a model officer.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

The banks OF the City OF New York seem
to be in a healthy condition. They had,
on yesterday. nearly twelve and a half mil
lien dollars in excess OF the 25 per cent.
rnla
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

The address OF Department Commander
Charles s. Warren in reference to Memorial
Day is one OF the best that has como under
our notice. 1t is bristling with originality.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

GREGsoN's SPRINGS colony isdaily receiv-
ing acccssions from the sick and afflicted
of the country. The waters have a great
reputation for their medicinal virtues.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

The subject of prison labor has been a
iously discussed, and yet it is as wide Of
solution to-day as it was ten years ago.
1t is generally agreed hat convict labor
should not come in competition with free
labor. Yet if it is strictly carried out,
what are we to do with the prisoners. II
the prisoners are to be employed at all,
competition is to some extent inevitable.
Prisoners must be employed at useful
labor. That is the foundation OF a proper
prison system. Upon it any sound
structure must be built. This, then, be-
comes a fair question for full consideration:
"What is the degree of competition caused
by the full employment of the available
manufacturing labor in the State prisons,
and what system will reduce 'eqmpetition
to the minimum point?" This is answered
as follow, by the State Inspector of prisons
for New York: 'Only a percentage OF all
.convicts can be used in productive work.
Some are unfit for it; some must be en-
ployed in the care and service of the prison
ers. Hence it appears that the competing
power OF the New York State prisons is less
than 2.4OO %convicts. The most scien-
tifc tests and measures that the English
prison managers have been able to apply
to the comparative productive force OF con-
victs have resulted in an average con.lu-
sion of fifty per cent. of the capacity Of the
same number Of free men or citizens. That
is, 1000 convicts in prison are equivalent
to 500 free laborers. Upon this basis all
the contract labor in the State prisons in
1884 was equivalent to 1,176 free labor
ers. The population Of the United States
is now probably over So, OOO, 900; that OF
the State OF New York is about 5,4OO, 900.
This State contains, therefore, about one
eleventh OF the population Of the country.
The proportion Of employees or wage
earners would be one-eleyenth OF
$500, 600 or less han 100000. But as
the State has more OF the mechanic class
and fewer Of farm laborers than the aver
age for the whole country, the figures for
the whole number can be taken, perhaps,
at $50, 600 Or 100000 Can any man
seriously claim that the interests Of the
million OF men are injured because $500
men in the prisons do the work of 1,4OO
men who are free laborers? And eyen this
number is divided in eight different indus
tries" This gentleman evades the Issue. The
principle at issue is the placing OF white
labor n competition with free Tabor to any
degree. Out OF this grew the motto OF the
Knights OF Labor. "The concern of one is
the concern OF ALL" The only difficulty in
the way of the solution OF the question lies
in the failure OF the opponents to prison
labor OF finding ON useful means OF en-
ployment for prisoners. Why not utilize
them in the construction of State roads?
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

THE "Galatea' has sailed Tor America,
where she will take part in the races for
Americas cup. She will receive a cordial
welcome to our shores.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

fever. He has written a play. It is called
'Gas Fixtures" and Tony Denier speaks
well OF it. Tony should transform into a
pantOmime.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

The great copper find at the Bell smelter
does not seem to be OF much consequence.
Indeed, it appears to be one OF the Inter
Mountain boomerangs.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

ANOTHER victim has fallen to the Utah &
Northern disaster OF last week. Fireman
Reach has died at Eagle Rock in conse.
quence OF injuries received in the collision.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

Now THE eight-hour ag tation threatens
to shut out all light FROM st. LOUIS. This
does not look like progress, but like retro
p%ressiOn.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

A GERMAN chemist, Prof. c. Winkler,
has discovered n new acknowledgements
inm"-in "A mineral named Argyrodite,
which consists chiefly Of sulphur, silver and
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

WHATEVER else may be said against Ter
renee Powderly, he cannot be accused Of
fearing to speak his mind upon any subject
OF interest or poiity to the Knights Of
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

AS our society reports indicate, last week
was a very lively one socially in Butte.
This, as our society reporter pertinently
says, indicates progress in education and
refinement among the people.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

MOUNTAIN fires are rigging about Butte,
and away off in the Highlands. The effect
of the fires as seen last evening was very
pretty and picturesque.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

II looks as though New Works thieving
Aldermen were ON the way to the Peniten-
tiarv.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

MORE delightful summer weather could
not be imagined than that which was
vouchsafed to Butte yesterday. r.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

The Inter Mountain has proven, to its
W satisfaction, upon paper, that Mon
tana is a Republican Territory.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

The Moulton was the only Montana
stock on which there was any action yes
terday, on the morning exchange. 1t was
quoted at 81 5 0
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

No Montana mining stocks were Offered
on the New York board yesterday.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

IT IS claimed that Americas most vivid
and fertile lara come from California.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

Bu1IEis more prosperous to-day than at
any time in the past, and is rapidly
growing.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

b.fRD's MlNsrRELs at the Grand Opera
House tonight.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

The Ohio legislature has adjourned sine
die-to the great relief of the good people
OF that great commonwealth.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

The cigar-makers seem to have a griev-
ance with the Knights OF Labor.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

THE Republicans of Ohio are still after
Senator Payne's scalp.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

BAR sILvE was yesterday quoted at
97Y. Comment is unnecessary.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

NEWSPAPER MEN have one consolation
their daughters will never marry the family
cOachnan.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

ON the 18th instant the price of silver
went lower than it has been for many
years, touching 99a.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

The tongue OF Jefferson Davis and the
Legislature OF Ohio are the twoinstitutions
that are destined to 60 on forever.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

NEVER before we're the quotations OF
silver 81 low.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

THE whole country will rejoice to hear
that ex-President Arthur is rapidly recov-
ering from his recent very serious illness.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

MANAGER MAGuIRE's dramatic company
has captivated the Helena people, as We
felt sure it would do.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

The conviction of Alderman Jaehne must
cause some uneasiness among the balance
of the 1884 Aldermen.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

PATTI and Nicolini are to bcmarried once
again, this time both according to the laws
OF civilized nations and the laws of God.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

BAIRD's Minstrels scored a great success,
last evening. They had a very large house.
The gags were new, original and good.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

MOUNT AETNA is again in q state OF erup.
ton, but it is nothing compared with the
ebullitious OF our evening contemporary.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

BURLINGTON is coming to the front as a
promising mineral field, and in another
year will be a heavy producer.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

TIE Helena Independent should secure q
more reliable correspondent at Butte.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19

THERE is not even q political ripple upon
Silver Bows bosom.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19
The city needs more fre-plugs.

The labor troubles seem to be bou
over.