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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-11

JOHN RusKM is now declared, ON the au-
thority Of some remarks by his physician,
to be insane for the fifth time. Perhaps
this is the kind of insanity that many
others would gladly be infected with-the
power of getting people to attend to his re.
marks on every subject, however triaing.
Beginning with art he preached q new and
strange doctrine until he converted hall Of
the English speaking world to his ideas.
He then turned to political economy, but
with less success, though everybody gladly
read whatever he chose to print. In his
later days he took up the labor question, |
on which he propounded some very whim.
theories. Last OF all he has been pub.
autographed sketches Of the
interest, which he i~ntersperses
with moralising on every possible subject.
II he 10 mad there 10 certainly method in
hs madness. Hei giving the world an
amount Of reading matter, from
which he il deriving q large revenue. Mr..
kaskin's sort Of inadnsss il all tiGAt. l.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-11

MAINE sent $4,000 soldiers to put down
the rebellion, and Mr.. Blaine sent a substi.
tute because he had no great taste for
fighting. Since the close of the war the Re.
publican party of Maine, under the leader.
ship OF MI. Blaine, has elected twelve Uni.
ted States senators, not one Of whom ever
law any military service. and sixty-six
members Of the House. only one of whom,
Mr.. Plaistead, ever served in the regular
army, and he was only in Congress one
year. Scanning this record, the veterans
concluded they ought to have a soldier
governor ext time, and they selected DR..
Hamlin. a nephew of Hannibal Hamlin,
their candidate. But Mr.. Blaine want
ed a Doodle candidate, and he selected a
named Bodwell, whose very name
a suggestion Of the chief argument
in favor OF his election, and the soldier can.
didate was defeated by Mr.. Blaine's choice,
who has made a fortune of several millions
in government contracts. The Democratic
was a brave soldier. Yet Mr..
Blaine poses as a tre-eating patriot and
friend of the soldier element,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-11

MATHEWS & WRBB's metal circular un.7
der date Of August 4, makes the following
comments on the condition of the copper
market: Copper has been extremely dull
and has shown no disposition whatever to
emerge from it's rut. At New York the
sales hare amounted to nearly LOCO, 900
pounds, but . for the most part MATES,
ETC.; furnace material ON the basis OF 0Hc
for ingot; Lake has ruled nominally at 1Oc,
but was obtainable only from second hands
at that figure. In a long interview with
one Of GU correspondents, the Manager OF
the Calumet. and Hecla expressed his firm
conviction that there is no possible exit
from the present ~discouraging situation ex-
cept to keep the price low until
production shall be seriously checked.
All the large manufacturers are on
the tip-toe of expectation, touching
the prospective pool sale which shall
give them their supply over August
to November. The usual engineer OF these
sales has rather promised that the price
shall shade 1Oc, but the Lake companies
seem strongly disinclined to back him up in
it, and it looks more than probable that
1Oc will be the price. In the meantime the
outside concerns are busily selling at *,
Ok and Ok. The Anaconda is reported to
have dismissed half their miners and mill
men, and the "check Of production" action
really begins to assume definite shape.
London has been irregular, and Chilli Bars
have fuctuated from f39 SIS to f3S 1Os
and closed fairly steady at s39."
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-11
Races at Washington Park.

CHICAGO, August 1O.-At Washington
Park the weather was showery, track good
and attendance good.
Three-quarter mile-Donovan won, Fan
Ghetto second, Fenisti third. Time, 1:16hk.
Mutuals paid $3.50.
Extra race. th~ree.quarter miles-Modesty
won, Mountain Range second, .Finerty
and Waukeeshann ran a dead heat for
third. Mutuals paid $17.4O.
Mile-Irish Pat won, Dawn OF Day second,
Fred Wooley third. Time, 1:44X. Mutuals
paid 1910.
One and one-eishth mile-Jim Gray won,
Queen second, Flora third. Time, 1:55Z.
Mutuals paid $3.50.
Three-quarter mile-Henda won, Orved
second, Aiimony third. Time, 1:15H.
Mutuals paid $I7.70.
One and one-half miles-Punka won.
Hunt second, Idle Pat third. Time.
8:3sx. 1utuals paid $40. !
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-11

TIE following from the Philadelphia Sta1
shows the kind OF man George W. Childs is:
when the Public Ledger gets in it's three
Hoe Perfecting Presses it will be enabled
to get off it's enormous edition much more
readily than now, Notwithstanding the
formidable array of presses now in use in
that Office. For many years Mr.. Childs has
had it in contemplation to take this step
forward, but was deferred from doing so
by the single consideration that the new
presses would require so many less attend.
ants, and that, consequently, the present
corps OF feeders would have to be dispensed
with. 1t was this unwillingness to deprive
a considerable number OF faithful employees
employment that prompted him to ad-
here to the old style of presses so long. But
the demands of the paper for greater facili-
ties for getting out the immense edition be-
came 30 imperative as to be irresistible,
hence the proposed change, which will in
volve q cost of not less than $500, 900.
Six months at least will be required to
complete the order for the presses"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-11

The MINER learns with sincere regret
that w. Scallon, ESQ.,. has resigned as Dep
uty District Attorney, his resignation to
take effect at once. 1t is Mr.. ScaIlon's
intention to withdraw from the firm of
Pemberton & Scallon and to devote him
self to the practice OF his profession on his
own account. Mr.. Scallon has made a con-
.scientious, bard working and faithful pub.
lie prosecutor. He has shown undoubted
abilities and profound legal knowledge and
retires from the position respected alike by
the bar, the court and the people. That
he may acquire the practice which his abil-
tiles and his industries merit is the hearty
of The MINER.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-11

LEAD has held it's own SO ~obstinately in
the face OF severe tests as to Justify the
steady belief in the fundamental strength
OF the metal. The London price declined
to s12 15s and thus.. Suffered importation
on a basis of $4.S5 to $3.50 laid down at
New York, duty paid. The Eastern buyers
made Strenuous exertions to secure sup
plies from the West on somewhat near
even terms, knowing that such action would
insure a steadier price through the fall, but
the refiners were unable and unwilling to
break their price below the limits of for
eign lead, and the result was the importa-
ton OF 1000 tons at various prices, &C.
cording to the brand and delivery, and
ranging from $500 to $3.50. Meanwhile
at New York all Western leads have been
held out OF the market at $4.87H and
$4.S5. The West, however, have paid
higher figures relatively since $4.7O at
Chicago and $500 at St. Louis were paid
about 600 tons at each point. This
action on the part of Western refners de-
monstrates more clearly than would pages
OF protestatioa that they are really short
material. Mail advices from England and
the Continent all fpoint to short supplies
and an upward reaction soon.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-11

IT is really surprising how readily the
business community falls in with any i'm.
provements which facilitate their opera
tions. When the telephone was first intro.
duced the business men fought shy OF it.
A few Of the larger establishments adopted
it, and by degrees, as it's advantages began
to be more fully understood and appre-
ciated, smaller houses and Offices became
Subscribers, until to-day a house OF any
note, without telephone attachment, is an
exception to the general rule. The same
may be said OF the t%ype-writers, those lit
tie machines which busy fingers keep in
noisy operation almost wherever business
is transacted. Thousands upon thousands
OF them are in use, they being now regard
ed as indispensable to every well equipped
business Office. These time and labor
savers have proven great blessings to WON
en- and girls, especially in the large cities.
They are especially adapted to the light
quick feminine; hence, girl operators
are generally given the preference, especial
when with a knowledge OF the use of the
is combined the accomplish
nent of shorthand writing.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-11

The outcome in the Cutting case does not
seem to give any occasion for interference
on the part Of this country. Cutting went
into a foreign country, published a news
paper, maligned a rival, was held to an
swer for it and received his punishment.
He seems to have been fairly tried, accord
ing to the mode Of procedure and practice
OF that country, and, no matter what we
may think OF such practice, it gives no
reason for complaint. A man who moves
into and engages in business in a foreign
country must expect to submit to the Gus
toms of such country. These seem to be
the plain facts and the reasonable deduc-
tons to be drawn therefrom in this case.
There has been too much commotion over
It. Let US have peace.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-11

II the truth were known, it would be
found that stock speculation, or rather
stock gambling, has caused the min Of a.
many men and as much wr~etchedness to
families as gambling Of any other kind. It
is just as seductive as gambling with cards
or dice, with this insidious feature, that
while it is considered entirely legitimate to
take flyers in stock, fighting the tiger, play
ing poker or euchre for money is regarded
as in the highest degree immoral and dis
reputable. Hence it is that SO many good
men 60 wrong. Once enthralled by it's
temptations, escape seems to be next to
impossible. Precisely the same spirit that
auimates the deyotee OF the gaming table
possess the stock gambler, and just as the
first will stake his last dollar ON the throw
Of the dice OF the drawing OF a card, 30
will the latter venture his all. and, as in
recent cases, the money of others upon
the slender hope that this stock or that
upon which they have r,sked their for
tunes, and worse, their regulations, will
appreciate OF decline, according to the
character Of their unwise Investments. It
is the r~espectability of stock gambling that
makes it SO dangerous, and that has led
10 many to ruin.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-11

The rivalexpress companies went through
about the same performance yesterday at
Garrison as the day before. If the battle
keeps up on this line it will soon grow tire
some to the general public, and even the
employees Of the company. It is to be hoped
the matter will soon be amicably arranged.
KNIGHTS OF LABOR.
True friends of right
Hail, men of might!
Exponents Of the coming light.
Kings of two hands.
No prouder bands
In days of old
Gave strife for gold;
Honor thy toll,
Tyranny foil,
Sons Of the soil;
On Freedoms breast
Final Peace and rest.
Loyal and true
As brothers be,
Banded together each friend and neighbor;
On Honor's roll the world shall see
Right, justice, love'-THE KNIGHTS OF La
Dor. F. E. Z
MINER Office, August 10, 1856.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-11

The Chaffee Light Artillery OF Denver have
offered their services to the President in case
OF war. This is one OF the best drilled and
most thoroughly equipped military COM
panies in the United States, not excepting
the light batteries of the regular army. It
is armed with four 12-pound Napoleon
guns and two Gatlins guns, and in the early
part OF a war would be exceedingly valu-
able to the Government. Capt. McBeth's
battery includes some Of the most promin.
emit young men OF Denver.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-11

b splendid improvements that are
being made at the Blue Bird Mine are an
that the low price OF silver has
no depressing effect upon the camp. The
mill now in course OF erection is enc OF the
largest and most substantial in the camp,
and is an evidence hat Messrs. Van Zandt
& Co. have not only faith in their property,
but in the future market value OF silver.
Besides the Blue Bird people, nearly every
property in the Independence District is
being worked, and the amount OF develop
ment that is being done in that section is
something marvellous.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-11

The. Chicago Anarchists are doing their
best to swear themselves out Of punish.
ment for their murderous acts. The jury
should take the evidence of these fellows
with much allowance. That men who will
combine to do murder will not stop at per.
jury to shield themselves goes as a matter
OF course, just as did the Mollie Maguires,
OF Pennsylvania, for SO many years.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-11

The will of Samuel J. Tilden is just such
a document as one would expect from the
well-known character Of the man. It is a
long instrument, carefully drawn and COM
plete to the minutest detail. The relatives
of the deceased are handsomely provided
tate has been given. The balance of the
estate, which will not exceed $4,000, 900
in value, is to be disposed OF by tho emf.
nent trustees in the establishment OF q free
library and in other measures for the pub
lie good. In other words, he gives one
third OF his wealth to his kin and two
thirds to the public.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-11

Ar the head OF the editorial columns of
to-day's MINER will be found the call for a
Democratic County Convention to be held
at the Court House in Butte on August 81.
The apportionment Of delegates made by
the Committee seems to be fair and equita-
BILE and will, we doubt not, give general
satisfaction.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-11

AFFAIRS on our southern border are as.
Stunning a more and more war-like
appearance. The Mexicans are concen-
trating troops on the Rio Grande, but
whether this is by orders of the National
Government or the act OF the State of
chihuahua has not transpired. 1t will,
OF course, make a very decided differ
ence as to which OF the two is responsible
for this display of q war-like feeling.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-11

The Helena Independent is responsible
for the statement that the bondsnen OF
4. e. Anderson, ex-Postmaster of Bozeman,
have just been notified that they will be
required to make an immediate payment
OF the shortage in Alderson's accounts
amounting to $~2,s99.79. Anderson ex-
plains this deficiency by saying that the
Government owes him an amount OF $500
in excess OF their claim for clerk hire, etc.
The bondsmen feel indignant over the con
dition Of affairs and the claim set up
against them. Republican corruption lie
beginning to crop out even in Montana.
There will be further developments 500
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-11

The substitution of copper for galvanized
iron in the better class of dwellings. as
well as business blocks, is on the increase.
Notwithstanding the fact that the copper
mills have not attempted to foster this de-
mand in the least, the comsumptive de-
mand for sheet copper Of the sizes most
used in cornice work is constantly ON the
increase.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-11

The Corrlgan Consolidated Street Car
Company sold out their very valuable
franchise in Kansas City Just in time to es.
cape q squabble with the city. The new
company declines to pay a locallicense and
the city authorities have ordered "a tie
up" Mr.. Corrigan is a lucky man, not
only in fast horses, in which line he has a
National reputation, but in business mat
k&ro 90 -on
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-11

The Northern Pacific Railroad is
just now enjoying a very large tourist
travel, most OF it bound across the Cont
nent and much of it going to and coming
from Alaska. About 1000 Of the Grand
Army delegates are returning home by way
Of Portland and the Northern Pacific Rail.
read. On their return home these Eastern
people will have q better idea Of the mag
Of our country and . much better
undssstandinS Of the Western people.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-11

The London Times declares that the X
terror Of Westminster Abbey is rapidly CO.
ing to ruin, ard that there are no funds in
the hands Of the authorities to meet the
cost Of necessary repairs. The strange
contrast between the ong-established fame
OF this national monument and it's deplor-
able condition is q reproach to England.
1t may yet be the case that wealthy Ameri-
cans, who have alresdy contributed me-
mortal windows to the Abbey, may he
called upon to save the whole structure
from perisbing.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-11

THERE can be no reason offered for the
keeping Of a sn~arling, swapping cur, or a
sturdy wicked bulldog. Yet animals of
this character have multiplied greatly
within q few years, until in some sections
Of the city they have become not only a
nuisance. but terror. Let them be brought
under the rules and discipline OF astringeas
ordinance.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-11

The greatest OF modern statesmen, and
the last President, excepting the incumbent
Of the Office, elected by the people, was quiz
city and reverently laid to his final rest,
yesterday. But the name and fame of
Samuel j. Tilden will live for many years.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-11

The City Clerk thinks OF opening q regis
ter in which people who think OF leaving
the city for a day OF two may register their
names. This book should be daily consul
ted by the gossips Of Butte, SO that the
movements OF all may be familiar to them.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-11

A MINER correspondent to-day gives us
tidings OF the discovery OLA promising min
ing region On Vermillion Creek, in Missoula
County. The prospectors are busy this
eason all over Montana and new discov-
cries are made almost daily.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-11

Col. [. D. McCUrCHEoN has been in Butte,
but he seemed to give the rank and file OF
the Republican party the go-by. He lprob.
ably depends upon the "ring" to help him
out in his labors as Chairman OF the Ter
ritorial Central Committee.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-11

TIE result in the Johnson rape case does
not give universal satisfaction. The MINER
il in receipt of q number of Recommendations
upon the subject, which, however, reflect SO
seriously upon the motives OF certain per-
IONS and are SO broad in their character,
that We must decline to publish them. The
was q nasty one at best, creditable to
no one connected with it in any capacity
and if justice miscarried the injured parties
have the privilege Of going before the Grand
Jurv.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-11

BELFAST had another riot yesterday, in
which one person was killed and several
seriously wounded. The Protestants Of
Ireland are not helping their cause any by
these acts of violence.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-11

IT has been reported that no admission
Zee would be charged for ladies attending
the races, but upon inquiry we learn that
there is no advantage in this case in be-
longing to the feminine side of the house.
The regular price is charged for ladies as
well as gentlemen.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-11

GEN. FITz JOHN PORTER was yesterday
placed upon the army relief list as a Colo
mel in our standing army, with rank from
yesterday. This makes him the junior
Colonel and disposes OF the back-pay bug
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-11

THERE is no longer any room to doubt
that there is a strong war feeling through
out the country. If the Mexican troubles
should issue in wal q million men could he
placed in the field as rapidly as they could
he uniformed and equipped.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-11

THERE is a strong under-current in this
community to the effect that the pre-.
liminary hearing in the johnson rape case
was neither fair nor in the interest of JUS.
tice. II this be 80, talk can accomplish no
good. The proper place for tho further.
ancs OF justice is the grand jury. Let this
case go there and be thoroughly ventilated.
If a crime was committed, the guilty parties
should be made to suffer the penalty Of
the law, no matter what their social posi-
ton may be. But discussion can do no
good; let the matter 60 to the grand fury.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-11

NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting of
~ the Board of Trustees of the Amy and
Siiyersnith Consolidated Mining Comp'ny
held on this day at its Office in Butte City, Mon
tana, a dividend was declared of ten (O) tents a
share upon S41,4l9 shares, the capital stock Of
said company, aggregating the sum of SS4, al so.
by NJ. B. Brownlee. Treasurer of said company,
at the banking house of Hoge, Brownlee & Co.,
Butte City, Montana.
And that the transfer books Of said company
will close on the 10th day of August, A. d.. 1886,
and will reopen on the 21st day thereof.
By order Of the Board,
PATRICK CLARK, President.
GEO. W. IRWIN II, Secretary.
Dated July 31st. 1886. 8-o-td.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-11

THERE is q scheme on loot to make a
new State out of New York, Brooklyn,
Yonkers and adjacent cities and towns, to
be known as Manhattan. It would have q
small area, but q large population.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-11

The Helena Independent is about to
open a branch office in Butte. The Inde-
pendent is a live enterprising newspaper,
and those OF our readers who want a
paper from the capital will find it readable
ona rolio Ilo
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-11

The leading mines of Butte will be shut
down this afternoon to give the boys a
chance to see the races, and how they will
swarm into the Grand Opera House to see
the glove contest tonight.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-11

IT is beginning to look as though the Re-
publican party did not propose to hold a
Convention this year. The rlng-men will
probably get together and put forth a tick
ct for their blind followers to vote.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-11

The County Commissioners are pushing
to completion the handsome boulevard
10 in course Of completion between the
city line and South Butte. In time this
thoroughfare will become a favorite drive.