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

The general features Of the Irish Land
bill of Mr.. Gladstone, as received by the
Associated Press, are published in the tel
egraphic columns this morning. The in
snrument is somewhat voluminous and the
brief synopsis sent can hardly give a fair
idea OF the measure. The one thing that is
apparent, is, that the landlord has by far
the best OF the scheme. The sale Of his
and must be a voluntarily act, and if the
price fixed does not suit him he can
continue to hold the estate. This
Goes not seem to be fair. The act
should be made general and COM
pulsory on the owt er to accept the
price fixed by the properly appointed au-
thorities. People who are a little squeam-
ish may say that the State has no right
under the circumstances to seize and con-
denim the lands, but their scruples can be
made to vanish in the light of facts. By
every rule ofright and law the lands belong
to the Irish, and the fact that they are
willing to pay q fair price to regain pos
session OF what is their own, should com
mend the proposition to all fair minded
people. Probably Mr.. Giadst ne may
have had to draft his measure with a view
OF capturing votes, but in any event it is a
step in the right direction and il it becomes
law will work some good.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24
The Odd Fellows, Trim.

Monday the Odd Fellows Excursion to
Anaconda will take place, and it promises
to he Il success in all respects. The gentle
men OF the Butte committee headed by
Mr.. McMurphy are working hard at this
end OF the line and the parade will surely
be a grand success. The Amaze nda com
mittee on its part are exhausting them
selves in their efforts to arrange for the
comfort and convenience OF guests. Hon.
Geo. F. Borie will deliver an address at
Anaconda. and in the evening there will be
a grand bal. The railroad time has been
so arranged that those who do not desire
to remain for the ball can return before
dark. The prices are liked so low that any
one who desires to have a days holiday
and enjoyment can do 80 by participating
with the Odd Fellows in their anniversary
celebration.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

SAYS the Ogden News: "The brother O.
Steve B. Elkins, John, was a Confederate
soldier during the war. He is now a citi
zen of Colorado and = member of the Sen.
ate of the State. also a power in the Dem
ocratic ranks" John ia brother of Steve
Elkins and he served in the Confederate
army, but he is a rampant, radical Repub'
lican and was elected State Senator by that
party from Lake County, Colorado. He
was manager OF the Small Hopes mine,
and the owners now have only ''small
hopes, of recovering certain alleged deficien-
cies, which may, perhaps, be traceable to
that period. John Elkins led the forces
opposed to Senator Hill, and elected Teller
Senator.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24
The SDiritS.

The Opera House will probably have !:
great patronage on the occasion of the
wonderful seance Of Miss Anna Eva FAY
Sun 'ay night. The seance here will be the
same as that given in San Francisco, which
Is spoken OF by the Chronicle as follows:
Miss Fay appeared in an elegant costume
and proceeded with the business of the
evening in a .self-possessed and pleasing
q The lady is the beau ideal OF a
medium, being OF slight build, large eyes,
with blonde hair and nervous tempera.
ment. II. Miss Fay derived not her power
from departed 81 irits, she derives from a
OF forces not c~atalogued in lit
eratnre. If there was nothing supernatu-
RAJ, then, at least, there was dexterity
sublime. Doubt all you please, and say it
was jngglery-perhaps it was jugglery-but
it was done prettily, and in a way which
the savants in pebble glasses cannot ex.
plain. The cabinet business was marvel
Gus and excited the highest enthusiasm
Although the audience demanded the
soverest tests, nevertheless the ladv did
fect manner"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

MINERS, attorneys, and business men will
be glad to know that "Copp's Mining Code
has been revised and brought down to
March, 1886. 1t carefully condenses the
mining decisions OF the courts and the
Land Department, gives all the late Land
Office Instructions and circulars, the sew
eral United States mining statutes in full,
and all the local mining laws, as promul-
gated, OF the several Western States and
Territories. together with the forms for To-
cation notice, miners lien, notice to delin.
quent co-owners, applications for patent,
adverse claim, lease, deed, etc. 1t is the
latest, cheapest, and only reliable miners
guide now before the public. The conden-
sation OF the laws relating to Montana is
very complete and reliable and should be
in the hands OF every mining man in the
Territory,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

SPEAKING of our national library the Hell
ena Herald says: after a very discredit-
able delay it is now certain that our nation
is to have a library building that will be a
credit to it, ample enough to display all the
books that awe been packed in boxes for
years, beyond possibility OF use and liable
to destruction. We have often had oeca-
sion to mourn this neglect, but in the full
ness OF time the day has come when there is
no longer objection from any source and
when all are agreed that our literary treas
ures shall be ~commodiously and safely GRO
vided with ample room for growth. Our
national library should soon be the largest
in the world, and while serving ali the wants
OF members OF Congress and government Of
fcials, it will equally well serve for the use
OF a national university, which we hope at
some time to see founded Ind endorsed by
the nation on a scale to eclipse any other
in the world" SUNDAYS FINER will contain
a descriptive letter upon the national libra
ry, from our Washingt IN correspondent,
with q cut OF the proposed new building,
several interior views and an excellent por-
trait OF DR.. Spofford, The librarian of Con-
greSr.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24
MATHEWS & WEBB in their las

MATHEWS & WEBB in their last circular
have the following to say in reference to
the condition of the copper market: Cop
per has shown no special life, but the posi-.
ton is q strong one both here and abroad.
1t is well known chat certain dealers are
anxious to get prices down in order TO pur,
chase q block of Lake, but it is equally
likely that they will fail in their efforts.
Az has been previously shown by us, the
the stock OF Lake Copper is now rs per
cent. less than usual in April and the con.
tracts to manufacturers are nearly SO per
cent. larger, while furnace material is very
scarce and the offerings Of minor brands
are extremely light. Lake has been sold at
$11.35 to $11.45 with Oxford and Balti-
more down to loo. The Tamarac mine has
thus far produced about q million pounds
OF copper this year. The exports OF copper
since January l have ben about fifteen
million pounds. The London market has
ruled fairly steady at about f41 los, and
with f46 los. paid for Best Selected"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

The Democratic Convention will be com
posed OF some of the best men in the com
munity. They will meet on Saturday to
place in the field a Democratic ticket and
one that can be elected. The only ticket
that can be elected will be one comprised
OF first-class men. 1t will not be sufficient
to place Il good man at the head OF it and
trust to him to pull through q lot Of sticks.
The Democratic majority in the city in too
small to neglect any part of the ticket,
even to the least important office.
The good government OF sthe city is
at stake and defeat now may involve de-
feat in the county next fall. The Republi-
can managers are INSCRIPTIONS and I'M
firing, and only the very best ticket that
the Democrats can nominate will circum-
vent them in their determination to obtain
control OF the city government.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24
HEARTLEss MRS. L
How She Betrayed John Smiths Conil'
dence and Robbed His Trunk.

John Smith is rather the common cogno-
men Of a sporting gentleman who ye-teroay
entered complaint before one Of the local
justices Of the peace against Mrs. Carr'e
Altman, charging her with having roooeo
him of $40 in cold cash and an unllmlte"
amour of confidence in her integrity. "A
warrant was issued for the woman q arrest,
and a constable started with it to Dillon,
where. it is thought, she went with her
booty. Her return tLis m%Orningin custody
of the constable is expected.
MIR. Smiths story is u pathetic one
Some time since he was dealing faro bank
ut Denver, Colorado, and one
day he saw Mrs. Altman and Immediately
in love with her. He sought and Cd
tanned an introduction to the fair object
OF his alteration, and learned that she hid
a husband in the city. He declared his
passion, vas assured that it was recIpro-
Gated, proposed an elopement and fled WIN
his inamorata to Aspen. a booming mini
ing camp in the high Rockies OF Colorado.
For q white thefates dealt kindly with the
illegal lovers. John made money and Car
rie spent it until an unlocked for whirl
of fortunes wheel thraw him out OF EN-
ployment. He packed his grip, instructed
Carrie to wait until he sent for her, and
came to Butte. By hard work and econo-
mic habitshe succeeded in avingsome money
here, and a few weeks ago sent to his love at
Aspen a letter containing $50 aud an order
to come to him. She came, and Mr.. Smith
at once domiciled her in his apartment. A
few days ago he told her that her mode OF
living was SO e~xtravagant as to keep
bis expenditures on a balance with
bis receipts, and proposed that they begin
housekeeping. She demurred. telling hin
that she couldn't. and if she could she
wouldn't, cook for him or anybody else.
The interview created a slight frigidity be-
tween the couple, but Mr.. Smith continued
to treat the woman with kindness. Day
before yesterday he went home to enjoy a
chat with her, but found that she was not
there. A Jour OF inspection revealed to
him that her clothing and personal effect
and $24O, which he had deposited in his
trunk, were also conspicuous by
their absence, and then the horrible
truth burst upon him. He had been be-
trayed and robbed Ivy the woman he loved!
His grief was OF short duration. 1t was
quickly s%upplanted by a desire for ven
geance, nd on vengeance bent he swore to
8 warrant for her arrest, as already
stated.
The woman is said to be OF very pleasing
appearance, manners and address, but
heartless. Her victims friends do not ex-
p . ess much sympathy for him, saying that
he could expect no better treatment from a
oma who deserted a husband and happy
home to share the fortunes of a pro-
fe~ssional gambler Of nomadic proclivities.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24
A E many OF the Eastern papers are
lust now publishing all manner of stories in

A GREAT many OF the Eastern papers are
just now publishing all manner Of stories in
regard to the approaching marriage of
President Cleveland. Each OF them is
attributed to personal friends, but 40 far
the name of no personal friend has been
obtained who is willing to stand sponsor
for the tales. The papers may consider it
enterprise to print these sensations, as
they did with frequent recurrence during
the term of President Arthur, yet he still
remains a widower. In the Cleveland case
the gossils have now gotten so far that
they have singled out, a lady and
are parading her name all over the coun-
try. This is a crying shame. Ii it be true
that Mr.. C!eve land and the lady in question
are engaged, neither of them have as yet
authorized the publication of it. and it is
evident they have no desire to do so as yet.
For this reason the publication has really
become a scandal and if it be untrue it
has done a great harm to an innocent
woman. As a matter of fact even Presi-
dents have some rights to privacy and
they should be respected.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

SOME months ago Denver was paralyzed
by the report that C. H. Scott, the then
County Clerk OF Arapahoe county, and who
had recently been reelected to the same
Office, was guilty OF forgery, altera' ion Of
the books OF his Office, adultery and other
heinous offenses. The newspapers bounced
upon him as a pack of hounds would upon
a hare. They made every effort to break
the a down and to drive him out OF
Office. By threats and intimidation they
not only attempted to prevent him from
taking the Office to which he had
been Overwhelmingly elected, but threat
ened to ostracise any man who might
see fit to go upon his bond. The papers
raked up SCOTS personal character and
found him to lie human-and because they
didn't find him q god they were beside
themselves with anger, and intensified their
abuse. The persecution was most disgust
ing to men who loved fair play and natur.
ally brought to Scott. friends and de-
tenders. At a trial just concluded Scott
has been acquitted. Now the papers are
abusing the able counsellor who has been
defending Scott, ex-Delegate Thomas NJ.
Patterson. This does seem to be most I'M
just. Scott was entitled to the doubt that
even the law accords to every criminal
until convicted. Common decency would
have dictated such a course. His acquit-
tai should have ended all newspaper
Any lawyer had a per-
feet right to take up his cause
and having taken it up it was his
absolute duty to do his utmost to acquit
his client. 1t is difficult to see how he can
censurable. The wonderful thing about
the case would seem to be that with the
made upon Scott a jury could have
been found in Colorado competent 20 try
the case honestly and impartially.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24
Resisted an Officer.

About half-past IL O'Clock last night.
Officer Dwyer was patrolling Main street
when be observed two men fighting. and he
at once started to scoop them in. Before
he reached them one fellow ran away, but
the officer collared the other one and
placed him under arrest. The prisoner re.
fused to accompany the officer, who was
obliged to use his club as a persuader.
Some Of the prisoners friends surrounded
Dwyer, and would have attempted a res
cue had NJ several citizens assisted him
in placing his man in the City prison. The
prisoner was registered as Dan Moran, OF
VAUDEVILLE, and subsequently furnished
bail in the sum Of 500 for his appearance
this morning before Judge French. The
other ~combatant was subsequently ar
rested by Chief Meiklejohn and placed in
jail, where he gave a fictitious name.
Opinion is, OF course. divided as to
Officer Dwyer was perfectly justi-
fled in clubbing his prisoner. One thing is
certain-the prisoner resisted tbs officers
efforts to take him to jail,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

On Sunday evening the famous spirit.
u%alist, Miss Anna Eva Fay, will give one
OF her delightful seances at the Opera
House. Miss Fay is a real medium, to
whom s%piritualism is a religion and who
has the utmost contempt for the so-called
trick-mediums. An interesting perform
ance is promised those who may attend
on Sunday evening, whether they be-
lieve in spiritualism or not. Those
who believe in real manifestations will
have an evening OF genuine religious
experience and those who do not will bs
puzzled to know how it all comes to pass.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

THE Bozeman Chronicle has the following
well-merited rebuke for the Inter Mountain
and the Helena Herald: 1.-THE Inter Noun
tain wishes to see Judge Pollard removed.
For what reason, it fails to say. The Her
aid and Inter Mountain are informed that
if the people Of this district are allowed
their say, Judge Pollard will remain here.
These two papers are also informed that
they are meddlins with something outside
OF their jurisdiction. The fact that they
are both Republican papers also precludes
the possibility Of their becoming chief
mourners in the event of Pollard
abusing the trust placed upon him. The
Chronicle received the new Judge with many
misgivinea, and was sparing it's praise.
Subsequent events-biso own actions-prove
him to be just the man the majority of the
people Of this district want. Outs;d de OF a
few sorehead l~itigants, Judge Pollard re.
ceives the highest ~praises-and he merits
it. too"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

SPEAKING Of the suggested extension Of
the Utah 4 Northern Railroad from Ana
conda into the Bitter Root Valley, by way
of Philipsburg, the Anaconda Review has
the following: 1.-THE Review has Iron tim
to time called the attention of the c'tlzens
of Anaconda and Butte to the importan' Q
al a road to connect Anaconda with the
Bitter Root Valley. Our esteemed CO.
temporary, the Butte MINER, has come
out and announced itself for the enter
prise, and we hope they will continue in
their good offices until the desired end
ID accomplished. That a road from
Anaconda to a point in the Bitter Root
by way OF Philipsburg and S~tevensv'lle
would be a paying on from the start, is
conceded by all who are conversant with
the facts in the case. The mining district
west of Anaconda is just opening up Its
wealth of mineral. The district embraces
all the country from four and one-had miles
west of Anaconda to a point in the range
about thirty miles farther west. This will
include all the Silver Lake District. Cable,
Georgetown and P%hilipsburg. Aside from
this large mineral belt there is timber ap-
parently inexhaustible, which would supply
the market in these two mining towns for
generations. just beyond this strip OF
country the Bitter Root Valley opens
up before us with it's broad acres OF farm
ing land. Here, almost at our W door,
is raised in profusion all kinds OF farm pro-
ducts, which we are o Obliged to import
from Utah and the East. Butte, alone,
consumes over fifteen thousand tons OF
vegetables and produce which vas imported
from Utah and the States during the year
1885. Anaconda used during this time
about seven Thousand tons. We believe
that this country is to-day the best unoc-
eupiod .tarritory that the Union Pacific
have, and we believe that the powers that
be- at Omaha and Boston will look into
this matter and construct t,iis branch at
the earliest practicable moment THE
MINER can only r%eiterate the belief that
such an extension would not only pay. but
would prove a very decided advantage to
the company. We sincerely hope that the
Union Pacific officials will give the subject
the consideration it deserves.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24
LEAn haa aased off q friHe at No.x v,

LEAD has eased of a trifle at New York
owing to the temporary accumulation o.
stocks there, since over 5000 tons have
arrived or been placed on that market
within the past thirty days. Buyers there
fore have become glutted and refuse to
speculate on larger stocks. The fact, how.
ever, that the price at that point, $3.50
and later $4.85, is nearly Is cents below
the importation figure Of $500, will un
doubtedly check further Importation and
succeed very soon in establishing an equi.
librium in our domestic markets. St.
Louis has weakened a trife under some
what freer offerings and sales of a thous.
and tons were made at $4.65 and $4.7O,
while Chicago has also dropped to $4.7O.
Manufacturers all around complain of very
dull trade, mainly caused by the strikes,
and il the slack demand continues, they
will not be able to absorb large amounts
OF raw material through the spring.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

We can boast of a two-bit saloon
Stra gers coming here can expect to re
celve as fine goods as there is in the Terri
tory.
A high school is badly needed, as thos,
VINO are passing the lower branches OF tn,
primary classes nave to go to But te to at
the higher branches of study.
Carl Kleinschmidt, the enterprising gro
Ger aid miner, reports business good, and
says that he will stay with US until the sur
sets, as he expects to make his fortune in
this camp.
We think that a County COMMISSIONS
| should be nominated to represent us from
Walkerville, and the general feeling is that
Mr.. Wright would be the proper man to fill
the position.
Charley Miller who was expecting his
brother from the Occur d'Alene District,
was much disappointed by receiving a tele-
phone message from Deer Lodge, where he
had arrived, that it a impossible for him
to visit Butte City.
The roads to VAUDEVILLE and vicinity
are in a very poor condition.. The atten-
called to this fact as they nave ignored US
and have made no repairs on our roads for
the past six months.
Our friend Carl Kleinschmidt is spending
most OF his time in Butte City, as he is
under the weather and requires medical at
tendance. We hope that he will soon be
amongst us once more, as he is one OF the
best rustlers we have in the camp.
Doc. Campbell, the druggist of Walker
vile, Was seen this afternoon struggling on
the main t~horoughfare with a horse, en-
d~eavoring t." wend his way towards his
esta blishment. But sad to say the doc"
had to roll up his pants and walk.
Murphy. Clark & Co. have one of the
finest grocery stores to be found in the
TERRITORY. They have everything from a
clothes pin to a KEY Of nails. They are
both gentlemen who understand their bust
ness and know a customer when they see
him.
In our rambles through town we called
upon the firm of Capliee & McCune. They
handle everything from an TX handle to the
hnest silks a lady can aspire to. In a CONVEX
sation with those in the establishment. We
met friend Charles Miller. Charlie threw !
the door open. and we were Hospitality |
treated.
The merchants OF our town are sanpn;ne |
IN regard to their future prospects, as in an
interview with several of them to-day /
Messrs. Caplice & McCune, ]. Broughton T.
Co.. and Murphy 4 Clarke, W. find they are
satisfied that it is only a question of a
time when business will open with y
fresh impetus.
one OF the most conspicuous buildings |
in town is occupied by Joseph Brouehton
4 Company. Mr.. Broughton is one Of the
most genial gentlemen it was u pleasure
to meet. We were shown by him through
MS establishment, which we found to he
we'll stocked with everything that a general
merchandise store contains.
We have a hardware firm here and II was
our pleasure to meet one of the partners
who ny the way is an old travelling man
IN a conversation he related Several
.~chestnuts," but we told him were not
there to hear stories but for information
ne states that business is good and that
are selling about a carload of hard
ware a day.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-24

As USUAL the local and the editorial ende
OF The Inter Mountain are fighting each
other. The local said last evening: "Good
men and true selected as delegates to the
City Convention. and a harmonious gather
lug OF Republicans OF the Silver City an az.
sured fact" The editor pipes a different
lay" He says: "It is to be regretted that
there should have beel anything like dissat.
isfaction growing out of the primaries held
last evening, yet such seems to be the fact.
$3.50 The only thing We regret is that
there should be cause for any dissatisfac.
ton which may effect the Republican ticket
u~nfavorably. One thing too is quite patent,
that the next convention must adopt a
plain set OF rules for the conduct of future
primaries, which will admit of nothing in
the nature OF sharp practice"