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

THERE is a good deal OF feeling over the
shooting Of the young man Kelly ny Ofncer
Jordan, on Thursday morning. HE NNEh
r. in receipt OF numbers OF letters upon the
subiect. of which the following 10 q fair
sample:
BUTTE CITY, January Is.
To The Butte Daily Miner:
To satisfy universal discussion in reference to
the shooting Of young Kelly, on the morning OF
the fire, does the law of Montana Territory in any
way allow an officer to use violent and extreme
measures in an arrest for misdemeaiOr, such as
the shooting of Kelly, and must not an arrest be
first made before it can constitute q felOny-re-
eistlng an officer in the lawful discharge OF his
dutyf B.
There is no doubt hat an officer has the
right to use al due diligence" and "need-
full force to make an arrest. The stealing
at q fire is a serious crime, second in mag
nitude only to that of the man who sets
fire to the building. Too often fires are
originated for purposes of robbery and
when an officer detects a thief in the act at
such a time, he is justified in taking more
extreme measures hal at any other time.
except in cases of murder. No matter
what rights Il policeman may have under
the statutes, however, the lawmakers
always pre-suppose the existence OF
brains in an officer, and the hope that he
may use them in the discharge OF his duties.
It is a very serious charge to take a human
life, even under the sanctity of the law, and
an officer should have great ~provocation
indeed to eummarily shoot a man. In re-
ply to our correspondent and others who
have asked the question we would say that
we are of opinion that Officer Jordan had
a legal right to shoot the young man Kelly,
though his judgment may be questioned.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

In inclosing a check for $50 to the Grant
Monument Association, ex-senator Roscoe
Conkling says: Il send you this small
check to aid in the furtherance OF a worthy
cause. 1 think that the example Of Grants
life should be perpetuated in such lasting
shape that the lessons his life nave taught
would be handed down from generation to
generation, and be an examplar to all
American young men of what can bedone."
There may be many who, remembering
the relations which existed between the
two men, will be disposed TO cavil at the
small amount contributed, but the donor
must lave had a reason and a purpose for
it. Although not a rich man, Mr.. Conk-
ling has always been a free spender, and had
he thought it proper, his check would sure
ly have been for a larger sum. Possibly he
thinks the fund should partake of the ma
lure OF a popular subscription. That it
has not done so is a national shame, and can
only be attributed to the mislnanagement
of those in charge of the movement. The
patriotic excitement that would have build
ed a splendid mausoleum on the day of the
Generals death has been allowed to ex-
haust itself, and unless revived in a ration
al manner will never bear fruit. Perhaps
it is just al well; Grants lame is his best
monument.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

In a recent issue the Jewish Messenger
published in New York City, thus refers to
the great labor organization OF the coun-
try: "A hall a MILL on Of members, work
ing in secret, ready at a moments notice,
| upon command Of their officers, to leave
work without regard to the ~onsequenc
to themselves, their employers, or the pub.
lie, with branches located in all the large
towns and cities, welded together in a union
stronger than any Masonic order, comprise
the Knights Of Labor. No wonder
that manufacturing and mining in
terests are endangered, when so vast a
power menace them. Politicians and Of
tce holders tremble in fear lest they offend
so large a constituency, and as between
votes and the public interest. it is well
known how these gentry will decide. Re-
spectacle legislators. do not belittle the
danger that threatens the country, but it
is a great danger, and it requires all the
patriotism and good sense of our leaders
to treat it becomingly." The journal
quoted is ably edited, and, as a rule, con-
sentative, but in this particular case it
seems to have become needlessly alarmed.
The knights of Labor, like every other
workingman's organization has for it's pri-
mary object the advancement oil the inter-
ests and the amelioration of the condition
GIFTS members. While it's workings r re secret
it's aims and objects are knownto all. Thew
are neither to destroy capital nor to para
lie industry OF any kind. They are fully
aware that tho JnforoCfo <R o,-----
employe are identical and while there have
been and will continue to be occasions in
which the controversy and differences be-
tween the two may seem wide and irrecon-
cilable, they will surely in the end be SET
tied to the satisfaction of both. Thus the
case stands at present, what the future
may bring forth no one can tell. 1t is DOS
sible that with increasing strength tho
workingman may demand more than he ia
entitled to, but theinevitable result ofsuch q,
course will be to drive capital out of business.
and injure himself. That with fair dealing
such a course would be pursued seems very
improbable, and such utterances as the
one above quoted can do no good, and
may, in n measure, work harm, by open
ing and widening a breach between parties
whose true interest it is to work in har.
mony. The present friction is likely TO re-
suit in much good, by eventually bringing
about a practical recognition of the rights
OF both parties to the issue and a settle
ment ON a basis OF that identity of interest
OF which so much has been said, but SO lit
tic accomplished. The talk of putting an
end to agitation by law is all nonsense.
and those who indulge in it forget the
try in which they live.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

SPECIMEN pages OF S. S. Cox's new book.
'Three Decades of Federal legislation"
lave been received. The period involved
runs from 1855 to 1885, and certainly no
man is better calculated, both from outside
knowledge and inside experience, to write a
valuable history Of that period thar Mr..
Cox. The pages before us indicate a faith
full political history, and at the same time
a running review OF the lighter matters and
events involved which is vastly entertain
ing. Indeed it will De remarkable in the
historical literature Of the day. The style
is strong, clear, rapid and stimulating, the
judgment sound and impartial, and the
materials authentic. The condition, ex-
periences and industry OF the author COM
bine to throw new and necessary light on
the events of the most remarkable epoch in
national history, and the work, indepen-
dent of the authors reputation, would be
a popular success, and it will be a stand
ard authority for the period OF which it
treats.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

PHILADELPHIA ~rejoices in a model Judge
who won't stand any f~ooling from the sher.
if. That official recently served a notice
upon a citizen to report for jury duty, and
the man failing to appear an attachment
was sent for him. In selt-defense the man
showed the notice, which was so badly
written that no n could decipher the
date, and the party was at once discharged,
and the costs OF the proceedings taxed upon
the sheriff with the recommendation that
Il writing master be employed in the Office.
In this case the decision OF the Judge met
with the approval of all ave the sheriff.
and he couldn't, for the life of him, see why
the writing was not easily read, even if it
had got cold.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

The Salt Lake Herald. the organ of Nor
mondom, is wild over the message of Gov.
Murray to the Legislature of Utah. Com
menting upon the document the Herald
says: The Governor begins his message
with a mockery of the members, and
through six dreary columns of rot, taunts,
insults, abuses and derides the legislators
in every way that he knows, except that
Of the saloon hummer and corner
loafer. He does not employ the
language OF the blackguard tt emphasize his
upbraidings and revilings, perhaps for the
reason that the editors who composed the
message for him had sense enough to know
that it would not do to get down into filth
with words, however vicious the sentiment
of the paper might be.
We must congratulate the Assembly on
the self-control which prevented the mes
sage being referred to the waste basket,
where it belongs. Ii such a paper had been
read to some Legisla lures, it would have
been refused a place in the State archives;
but here it is better to show a respect for
the executive office, if none can be felt for
the occupant
LET the CALLED jade vince" The days
of Mormondom are numbered, and the
utterances quoted are but the malignant
shrieks of the law-defying band whose long
immunity from punishment led them to
believe that they could continue in their
course. The halt has been called. They
know that their days have been numbered,
and instead OF succumbing to the inev-
liable, they spend what is left oil their
strength in vain and useless attacks upon
the representatives OF the Government,
They are shorn OF all power save the
power to use empty words.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

The National Bimetallic Coinage Asso.
citation has opened permanent headquar
ters and bureau Of information in the Pa.
ciic building at Washington. D. c., with NJ.
II. Slater, the secretary of the Association,
in charge. Here the friends of silver will
meet regularly, exchange ideas, compare
notes and plan their campaign. This is a
move in the right direction. The fight will
be a long and hard one and the friends OF
silver will have to select a leader and q
point for rendezvous. Henceforth there
will be some system in the fight for silver
and with the showing that the white metal
makes IN q count of noses in Congress
there is every hope for a successful issue.
Such a campaign will require money and
the Association will expect the moneyed-
men of the West to contribute literally to
the fund. Montana has as yet lone nothing
in the matter, but it is not too late yet.
The Leading men of Montana should meet
without del y and at least give an express
sion OF their interest in the fight, if they
can do nothing more substantial.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

In his annual message to the Legislature
of Utah Gov. Eli H. Murray takes good
care to spell Nation with a great big IN"
As will be seen by the synopsis of the doc
ument published in The MINER of yester-
day the Governor treats of a number OF
important topics looking to the welfare OF
the Territory, and it's people, buth he boldly
warns them that, unless they are willing to
l~egislate in conformity with the laws of the
United States and undo existing wrongs
they cannot hope for any assistance. Gar
rying the war into Africa" he demands Of
the Legislature answers to certain ques-
lions propounded, as to their intentions in
regard to legislation, and in the event OF
their declining to do so, he asks their reas-
ons. Numerous and radical changes and
innovations in the code are suggested, espe-
cially those portions bearing upon, man.
riage, and the relations of the sexes. Gov
ernor Murray, thoroughly understands the
subject he discusses, for he h as been among
the people, in an official capacity long
enough, to discover that the leading char
acteristics OF the Elders are hatred
of the Government and ambition
for wealth. During his entire in
cumbency, he has at all times
and under all circumstances upheld, as far
as possible, the supremacy OF the Govern
ment, and his words have never had an un-
certain sound. Unfortunately, the hereto
ore anomalous condition of affairs has
rendered it impossible for the reforms sug-
gested by him from time to time to be car
ried out. Nevertheless he continued to
make them with a courage and persistency
that won for him the deserved commenda.
ton OF all who were interested in seeing the
foul spot Polygamy blotted out. Now his
day is dawning. The National legislature.
pushed on by the resistless popular de-
mand, has decreed that the days of Nor
mondom, with it's vile cornerstone, are
numbered, and that prophet, priest and
laymau must render obedience to the laws
or pay the penalty. In bringing about this
most desirable result, there has been no
more important factor than Governor
Murray, and to him should be awarded a
full need of praise.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

SENATOR MAxEY, OF Texas, has added
his voice to those already raised in advo-
cacy OF silver, on the floor of the Senate.
His argument was potent end logical, but
he took good care, in no uncertain words,
to repel the i~nsinuation. that to pay the in
terest on the bonds in silver would be a
breach OF faith on the part of the Govern
ment. He rightly claimed that the rela.
tive values of the gold and silver coin to-
day was the result of a conspiracy on the
part OF the money kings of the east, to
augment the gold at the expense OF the
white metal, and that they should be COM
PEELED to accept it in payment, in accord
ance with the law. The speech scores an
other point in the battle and cannot fail to
have it's effect.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

The Twentieth National Encampment OF
the Grand Army of the Republic will con-
vene in Sar Francisco, California, in August
next. The orderi in California has appointed
a large Committee OF Management, at
whose disposal it has placed it's treasury
and to whom it has given carte blanche
to act as it pleases. In another column will
be found such action as the committee has
taken to date and from this it will! appear
that a great time is assured in advance to
all who may be able to attend, It is hoped
that the Department of Montana will be
largely represented at this gathering OF the
"boys in blue" who annually in this man
ner meet to flight their battles DER" at the
festal board.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

In an experience OF fifteen years we have
done n great deal of business with DR..
r. v. Pierce, the president OF the famous
Worlds D~ispensary Medical Association at
Buffalo, New York. In transactions in
volving many thousands OF dollars we
have found him an honest and honorable
man, nor have we ever heard a word
against him as a man or a physician from
the thousands who have been under his
care. We nave before US a dirty, Shiny,
BLACKBOARD sheet published in Philadel-
phia, it which DR.. Pierce is vilely abused.
Even il we we're not familiar with the churl
who is conducting that blackmail sheet we
should take no stock in Lis vaporings, and
do not believe that any one else will be al
fected by his calumnies, especially no one
who has had any business relations with
DR.. Pierce. The press of the West. il
makinga mistake in countenancing such a
fellow as the Philadelphia blackmailer.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16
A GENTLEMAN at The Dalles, in Was

A GENTLEMAN at The Dalles, in Wash
ington Territory, writing to a brother resi-
dent in Butte, pokes fun at the Inter Noun
tain's annual in the following manner
The annual of the Inter Mountain came
to hand a few days ago. Bearing your
caution in mind, 1 looked at it with my
eye peeled When l saw Desdemona
among the celebrities of Butte I felt a little
shaky, but concluded that it might be all
right. The Mexican cathedrals were pretty
hard to swallow, but I managed to accept
them 700 under protest, but when I found
that ship frozen up l concluded to doubt
the whole business. So that those big
stories about millions of silver. and cupir.
ferrous rock, and argentiferous ore. and
SD forth, seem rether to SAVIOR OF an an
Gent and a fsh-like smell. Still, it may be
all right. You may have a full-rigged ship
up there, on ice, but do not believe it, all
the same"
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16
The official returns OF the exports give

The official returns OF the exports give
those of 1884 at 6S .OOO,O . pounds, and
those of 1885 at 5000. 900 pounds. The
American consumption in 1884 was 49,
OOo. 900 pounds, and in 1885 has been
about So. 600. 900. We thus perceive that
our export and consumption has been
greater than production and stock on
hand, consequently we find it to have been
steadily reduced, and as follows:
December 81, 1882, "a. 900 900; 1888,
9 3 900. 600; 1884. $4,000, 600; 1885, TO-
500 900.
Gi,e broadcast view Of the copper industry
leads us to believe that an improvement OF
10 to II per cent. might easily occur at
any time, and is likely to do SO in time,
but that the immense discoveries Of ore in
this country will preclude any return to
the twenty-cent limit that some enthusiasts
predict. At the close prices range from liz
to TX for Lake, with 1OH paid for other
brands, and our cablegram reports Chill
Bars at f4O 15s in London and Best Sc
iected at f45 los, on a steady market"
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

A NUMBER of the Cornish fellow miners
of the unfortunate man Oman, whose
body still lies buried at the bottom of the
Germania shaft, are becoming annoyed at
the delay in recovering it. Whether right
or wrong, they imagine that due diligence
is not being used in the premises, and a
movement is on foot to take the matter in
their own hands. They propose to organ
ize and contribute both their money and
time, and to prosecute the work speedily.
They cannot probably do any better than
the leasers are doing, but they think they
can, and are ready to take the risk. 1t is
to be hoped that either of the parties will
very soon recover the body.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

IT HAVING been announced that Terrence
V. Powderly. General Master Workman of
the Knights of Labor and Ex:Mayor of
Scranton, Pa, was to become a candidate
for Congress, the gentleman denies the re-
port, and gives as his reason. that, he is
too poor to run for the position in that ex-
pensive district. 1t is a sad commentary
on Republican institutions that a man
eminently qualified, for public position
should be compelled to make such d
statement. If matters continue thus
much longer there will have to be in.
scribed over the portals of Congress: ."No
poor man need apply"
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16
VICE-PREslDENT JOHN SHERMAN.

V1CE-PREslDENT JOHN SHERMAN, in his
anxiety to show his contempt for the Civil
Service sentiment, had hardly been in
Quoted into office before he discharged the
few employees who had been appointed by
his predec, ssor and filled the places with
his own henchmen. The spoils we're COM
paratively insignificant but such as they
were he gobbled. Now let the Civil Service
Commission read him a lecture. 1t cannot
effect his cheek of iron, but it will read well
and serve to keep up the delusion that such
a thing as reform in the matter of appoint
ments is possible under the existing condi-
ton OF party politics.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

HALEY, Idaho, has been treated to an
influx of Chinese. and the people are ron.
siderably excited thereat. Judging from
the tone of the Wood River Times, they
are determined that the strangers shall
move IN. A res ort to violence is depre-
Gated. but there seems to be a determine.
ton that the men shall not stay beyond a
reasonable time. With biting sarcasm,
the Times says: "The Mongolians seem to
be treated like pets in the East; they can
therefore go there"
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16
Ayers SarsapariQa.

S,..,s then MI. LELAND has recommended
AYERS SARsAPARILLA in many similar
cases, and lie has never yet heard OF its fail"
ure to effect 4 radical cure.
Some years ago one of MIR. farm
laborers bruised his leg. Owing to the bad
state of lis blood, an ugly scrofulous swelling
or lump appeared on the injured limb. Hos-
rible itching OF the skin. with burning ana
darling pains through the lump. made nie
almost intolerable. The leg became enor-
mously enlarged. and running ulcers formed
discharging great quantities OF cxtreme'y
offensive matter. No treatment was OF any
avail until the man, by MIR LELASp's direc-
ton, was supplied with AYERS SARsAPA-
RILLA, which allayed the pain and Irritation.
healed the sores. removed the swelling, ana
completely restored the limb TO use.
Mr.. LELAND has personally used
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

The COMMISSIONS OF the General Land
office has got in another lick on the North.
ern Pacific Railroadby which he seeks to de
prive that corporation OF about $25 ,O0O,.
900 worth OF land that it claims. The in.
terests involved are too large to permit the
decision to remain unchallenged, and a
for, with the prospect Of the people com
ing out at the little end OF the horn.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

ST. JOSEPH, Missouri, has for the past
two Sabtaths been struggling with a sweep
ing Sunday law. AS is usual in such cases
n strenuous effort was made to enforce the
measure, and it was seemingly successful.
However, it is safe to say the ingenuity OF
the indignant citizens dicovered ways and
means to set it at defiance. In cases OF
this character the old adage: "Where
there's a will there's a way" is especially
applicable.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

The Knights OF Labor Of Aspin, COL
orado, have held a public meeting, taken a
bold stand indorsing silver. and called
upon all sister Assemblies to do the same.
Petitions in favor OF unlimited coinage are
being circulated and will be sent to WASH
ington. In this action the Knights are
right, for they are a powerful organization
whose united support will carry much
weight. and surely silver is the working
mans money.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

FIRES are becoming too alarmingly fire.
quent and the general opinion is that they
are the work of incendiaries. If this be the
case and the fre-bugs should be detected
an example will be made OF them that will
have the effect of lettering others from fol-
lowing in their footsteps. In this connec-
ton the action of the Council in providing
for the appointment of a f%re-patroi, whose
duties shall be to see that the plugs and
apparatus are always in order, is to be
commended. An ounce Of prevention is
worth a pound of cure.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

= THE Belgian cotton manufacturers are
progressing. The Government having in
PRODUCED a bill in the Chamber OF Deputies:
to reduce the tariff on cotton goods. they
have introduced a counter bill looking to a
largeincrease on the same. Furtherthan this
they have raised a fund and announcethatit
will be expended in defeating the reelection OF
all who oppose their measure. The gentlemen
must have been taking lessons in how to
secure legislation from this side of the water.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

DELEGATE JosEPHs, OF New Mexico, has
introduced q bill for the organization OF
volunteer troops in Arizona and New
Mexico for the suppression of Indian hos
Utilities. This is an old story, but inasmuch
as the general Government las shown itself
unable to cope with the savages, by means
of the regular army, there, is no good rea-
son why it should not givethe frontiersmen
a chance. The evil is still a crying one and
must be abated, or there is every proba-
bility of another Sand Creek battle.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-01-16

THE decision OF the San Francisco au-
thorities, that meetings on the Sand Lots
cannot be prohibited, seems like good law
and logic. If specific meetings are disor-
derby they can be suppressed but it is rather
a dangerous precedent to establish, to
say that the men shall not meet and peace
ably discuss their grievances. An attempt to
prohibit them would surely work more
harm than the meetings themselves.