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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12
DISPENSING WITH PRESENTS.

The feeling Of resentment against the
grocery firms of this city VINO lately an
nounced their intention of resembling
the custom Of making Christmas pres
ents to their customers, seems to have
died out. 1t is just as well, perhaps, that
it should.
A little reflection would convince al
most any person that the custom was
one that could be more honored in the
breach than in the observance. The adj
vantage to each individual is slight,
while the tax ON the firms with whom
the individuals deal is heavy, taken in
the aggregate. 1t amounts to hundreds
of dollars to each firm. This the firms
cannot afford to lose entirely. 1t was an
item Of their expense account which they
had to take into consideration in fixing
their prices upon their goods. The con-
sumner paid for his present himself. pos
sibly a good deal more than the intrinsic
value of the so-called present.
Such a practice as this present" Civ
ing was really pernicious. 1t was one OF
the items that accounted for high prices
on goods. 1t is to the advantage Of the
consumer that such a practice should be
Topped of, and consumers will have
practical evidence of the benefit they de-
rive from its discontinuance in the re-
duced price of commodities.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12

The excitement resulting from the
death Of John Braden is to be lamented.
Whether Braden or the Chinaman was
the n solely to blame is a matter which
the courts will probably determine, and
it is not becoming on the part Of any of
u people to attempt to take this matter
out Of the hands Of the proper officers.
The Chief Of Police has done we'll to
guard against any extraordinary pro-
ceedings on the part Of those who may
be inclined to deal out what they may
consider justice outside the proper chan
nels. The police will do all in their
power to ferret out the Chinaman who
dealt the fatal blow, and, if found guilty
of being the aggressor, or of using I'M
necessary violence, in self defense, he
will doubtless be duly punished. But in
the mean time, the good citizens of
Butte are all anxious that the good name
of the city be not furnished by mob VIC
lence. This is a matter the people are
all interested in, and they insist that the
law be allowed to pursue its course
uninterrupted by passion and excite
ment.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12
BRADEN DIES.
Fatal Result of His Encount with a h
naman on Saturday Night-The Inquest
in neutrality-suspicious. Of Mob
Violence.

haihiaen Oh catuTuhy NISnt-AHe AHQu6sb
in Progress-Apprehensions OF Mol
Violence.
John BradtD, who was gashed on Che
neck by a saw in the hands Of a Chinese
wood-cutter on Saturday evening 10 the al
ley back OF the st. Louis Restaurant, and
who was not thought to be fatally injured,
died at the hospital about 10 O'Clock on
Sunday night.
An inquest was held Yesterday by Judge
Lippincott, in the absence OF Coroner Ans
den. It was conducted with closed doors
and the officials refused to divulge the re-
suit SO far, as the statute declares that
snch shall be the case where the person
who caused the death OF the subject is still
at large. The inquest wal adjourned I'M.
til Don to-day at the City Hall, for the
purpose OF procuring further testimony.
From an authoritative source, it was
learned that the testimony adduced was
that OF the deceased's friends, and that
they make substantially the same state
ments as one OF them made to u reporter
on Saturday evening, which appeared in
Sunday mornings issue of this paper. It
is understood that N effort is being made
to find some disinterested party who wit
messed the affair, ii such exists.
The medical testimony as to the cause of
death was to the effect that the spinal
chord had been injured by the blow fr I'M
the Wood-saw, producing death. An abb
surd statement was circulated that Bra
denis neck was broken. III the vertebrai
column had been severed he never would
have spoken again.
The Chinaman who committed the act
IA @ 49, VEN IAEny,
eluded capture. The impression in police
circles is that he has been spirited away by
his countrymen, and is now far be, ond
pursuit. He is well known, however, and
an accurate description OF him has been
telegraphed in every direction where he
could possible have goue. Sherifi's officers
arc diligently on the lookout for him, aud
the authorities Of neighboring counties
are vigilantly on t e alert for his appear
ance.
On Sunday night and all day yesterday
there were rumors that an attempt at re-
prisal on the Chinese residents OF Butte
was intended by the friends OF the MUIR
dered man, and steps to prevent an such
result were last night taken-by the authori-
ties. About fifty special constables were
sworn in who were distributed al over the
city, especially in and about Chinatown.
Experienced officers who have seen long
service on the force here did not attach
much Importance to the threats OF retaiia-
ton OF the element in question, Lut agreed
it is better to forestall such action than to
run the risk OF ignoring it. The memory of
the Rock Springs affair is too
lively recent, say they, to take any chances
once the feeling OF race antag, niem has
been aroused against the Chinese.
Braden's funeral will take place to-day at
2 p M, from the residence of Michael
Ward, Dublin Gulch, to which friends and
a G I~uaintances are invited.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12

THE black beetle of the "Inter Noun
tain" never loses an opportunity to give
Butte a ''black eye" This wa notably
the case during the late excitement over
the troubles between the railroad en-
ployes and the Montana Union, followed
by the Anaconda's orders and counter
orders. 1t took great pains to spread to
the world all the unfayorable features
of the situation, rushing to the praise OF
the company for threatening to throw
its employees out Of work, and to give
outside people an idea that, when the
Anaconda. closed down, that ended Butte.
This vas putting the merchants and
business men of this city III a most I'M
favorable and false light before the out
side world, and, if believed, ieopardizing
their credit.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12
BUTTE NOT EASILY CRUSHED

Two years ago the Anaconda mine
closed down and remained SO. for some
time. The merchants OF Butte did not
go to the wall, nor did Butte itself fall
to pieces. The "Inter- Mountain" en-
deayors to have the impression go out
to the world that there are no other
industries in this section. In doing this
it is catering, as usual, to outside con-
cerIs instead Of fayoring Butte.
THE MINER has only good words for
the Anaconda concern and, as an indus
try, wishes it and its employees all sue
cess. At the same time it does not forget
nor does it ignore the fact that there are
other industries in the vicinity of Bite.
The MINER does not seek, as the Inter
Mountain" seems to, to have the inn
preston go out that, should the Ana
conda concern shut down, Butte would
fall to pieces. Anaconda is great, of
course, but not great enough for that.
THE MINER remembers that Butte still
has left the Boston s. Montana, with its
millions invested here and millions more
soon to be expended.
We have the Blue Bird, turning out its
millions Of bullion in a quiet way, with
no fuss and no parade. Two years ago
this concern expended millions here
when the Anaconda was shut down.
We have the Parrott, with 500 or 600
men, quietly turning out from twelve to
fifteen millions of fine copper per year.
The Alice works a large force, and
brings to the surface its millions Of
c copper.
The Moulton goes quietly along, giving
employment to many and adding wealth
to the community.
From the Lexington millions have
been taken, and still there's more to fol-
low.
The Colorado & Montana Mining{COm-
pany, with the Gagnon and a group Of
Burlington mines, employs hundreds of
men, who are raising tons Of precious
metal to the surface daily. !
The Butte & Boston expenes 2 5000
monthly on its payroll. Next spling it
will increase its force SO that its payroll
will amount to 100000 a month. Be-
sides this, it will soon expend 100000
in improvements.
Then Judge Davis and Mr.. Talbot
have large mining interests here, and
the Clarks, also; and then there are the
Silver Bow mills, which have only just
begun to spread themselves.
All these industries, and many more
unenumerated, prove that Butte is not
depending on any one concern. The
MINER wants outsiders to recognize the
act that the closing down of any one
concern, however great, will not cripple
,ur merchants nor impair their abil-
ty to meet all their obligations. Butte
s too great a mining camp to be thus
affected. The Inter Mountain"
cares should not be allowed to leopard
re the reputation of Butte business peo-
lie at all.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12

warl declared to a reporter that Barry
WAS no more knocked out than he was.
The referee also expressed the ) a opinion,
but declared he had no alternative than to
decide as he did when Barry refused to
light any longer. Barry's own statement
il that he never recovered from the first
knock down be got III the first round and
was dizzy from that out.
Gus Lacey tool out an attachment yes
terday which was served on Mike Gill, the
stakeholder, for $500 OF the stake money
he held. Before this, however, he had
transferred all the stakes to another party
whose name he refused to give and said the
money was out OF his hands.
This, the Sheriff declares, will be the last
glove fight he will cnuntenance in Butte, az
the constant repetition oil these fizzles has
deci led him to put an end to any more I'M
fair treatment OF the public.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12

WHEN our business men began reading
the double-leaded editorial in the "Inter
Mountain" last evening, thy expected
to fluid some announcement of import
ance, but at the end threw the paper
down with disgust when they saw that it
was simply a TRADE Of the usual billings
gate. The black beetle does not know
enough to crawl into its hole and stay
there.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12

THE MINER, on behalf of the citizens
of Butte, extends a cordial welcome to
Editor Haskell Of the Minneapolis
Tribune who ii now on q visit to this
city. The Tribune" is one Of the great
est newspapers of the country. and Mr..
Haskell one Of the brightest journalists
of our land.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12

elared that sHouser should can Oh his
yellow dog-a fayorine method Of s'ar-
guments with the s'Inter Mountain At
the time mentioned the yellow dog
was not called Off soon enough and the
result was that something dropped. The
public are wondering, this morning, If
the Inter Mountain remembers what
that something a
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12
As shown by the dispatches. the situa-

AS shown by the dispatches, the situa-
tion OF the German ~colonists on the East
African coast is daily growing more
alarming. The Arabs seem determined
to wipe them out and clear the territory
OF every vestige of German regime. II
the great German nation cares to pre-
serve its intererts on the East African
coast, it will find it can do SO only at a
fearful sacrifice of life and money.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12
NEXT 4 RACES.
Arrangements Begun In Preparation for
These Events.

On Sunday afternoon, Francis Pope,
Secretary, and Charles Hurd, a director Of
the Helena Racing Association; w. n.
Thornton, Secretary OF the Anaconda As
ISOLATION, and w. r. Wynns, Secretary 81
the Butte Association, met at the office 81
the latter in the Northern Pacific office on
Main street. and sketched an outline Of the
programme for the Montana Racing Circuit
next season. They we're engaged in draw.
ing up the conditions, and preparing adj
vertising to be inherited il the sporting
papers as the seasoIl advances. The
iour associations, butte, Helena. Deer
Lodge and Anaconda, will of
Ter about $4,000 il purses
this season.. Miss3u1a may form an asso-
citation in time to come ii this season, but
IL is not definitely known that it will. The
intention 10 to accommodate Pacific
eolst, and especially C~aliforuia horsemen,
as much as possible. Tie first. meeting oi
the Montana circuit will take place this
year at Deer Lodge, followed ny Aaa-
catada, Butte aud Helena in oder. & Mis-
so:la COMES II it will be placed about the
beginning Of September. The plans ar
ranged on Sunday will he submitted to MP
prevail oil the directors OF each association
separate y, aud as soon as approved will
be made public.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12

SOME years ago the Inter Mountain
opposed the building of the Utah North
ern road. and ven went so far in It's OPP
position as to endeavor to have an indig-
nation meeting held to oppose a railroad
coming into Butte. That's the kind Of a
thing the Inter Mountain" black bee
tla il.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12

THF Queen Bee" a bright paper ed
tied by a woman at Denver, very perth
nently asks: "1f there is an improved
order of red men, why not have an inn
proved order of white men?' Sure
enough, why not?
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12

Safe, permanent and complete rethe
cures OF bilious and intermittent diseases
made by rrirkly Ash Bitters. DysIepsia,
general debility, habitnai constipation,
liver and kidney complaints, are speedily
eradicated froiA the system. 1t disinfects.
clea ises and eliminatps all malaria.
Health aud vigor are obtained more rap
idly and permanently by 9he use OF this
great natural antidote than by any other
remedy heretofore known. As u blood
purifier and tonic it brings health, renewed
energy and vitality to a worn and diseased
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12
"A LOve-Sick Murderer.

CHICAGO, December 10.-John A. Martin
an engineer. married, shot and fatally
wounded bis boarding-house keeper.
Mrs. w. B. Merrill, and then killed himself,
because she did not re~ciprocate his affec.
ton. At l p. m Mrs. Merrill died.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12

Z N HE DlSIh GOOhIO F
J. Judicial District of the Territory of Montana
in and for the County of Silver Bow. Dennis d
Murphy, Plaintiff. Nora Murphy, Defendant,
The people Of the Territor of Mont ma send
greeting to Nora Murphy, Defendant. You are
hereby required o appear in an action brought
against you by the above famed Plaintiff in the
Dist let Court of the Second Ju icial District OF
the Territory OF Montana, III and for the County
of Silver Bow, and to answer the complaint filed
therein, within ten days { Exclusive of tn day OF
s~ervice) after the service on you of this sum-
mons, if serv,d within this County; or, if served
o t of this County, but n tbs Dis riot, with 4
twenty days; otherwise within forty days; or judg-
ment by default W Ii be takea against you, &C
cording to the prayer of said complaint.
Thu said action is br ught to obtain a decree
of the Court dissolving the bonds of matrimony
heretofore and now exist ng between plaintiff
and defendant, on the ground of crue and infu-
man treatment received by plaintiff at the hands
of defendant, at Butte City in Silver b W County
Monta a, on or about the tenth d y of August
1883, and on or a out the Goth day of August 1888.
This action is also brought for costs of suit; all
of which will more fully appear by reference to
tie complaint on file Lerein.
Ant you are hereby notified that, if you fail to
appear and answer said complaint as above re-
quired the said Plai tiff will apply to the Court
for tn rel eff demanded il the complaint.
Give &. under my hand and the Sea of The Dis
trict Court of the Second District of
[sEAL the Territory of Montana, in and for
the County of Silver Bow, tn S third
day of December, in the year f our Lord One
Thousand Eli hit Hundred and Eighty-eight.
FRANK b. CORBETT. Clerk.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12

8-Whe the subscriber 80 orders his sub
syription, will be discontinued at the end of the
line paid for, otherwise 1t will be continued.
When the Semi-Weekly is 30 continued, 1t will
be charged for at the rate of $500 per annuln.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12

An those heating and itching humors @
t1a scain "a troublesometo many persons,
are eifeetnally cured by the use OF Ayers
Ha;r V;onr. Ifnot attended to 10 time,
these diseases are very liable to result ~
loss oil the hair.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12

LAST evening the "Inter Mountain" in
timated something about a yellow dog.
Some years ago that same journal de-
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12

10000 Reward

For d better or more pleasant remedy for
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. bronchial troubles,
cough, Group, aud ~whooping cough than
Santa Able, the California king of eonsump-
ton. Every bottle warranted. Ii yoa
would be cure1 OF thai disgusting disease,
catarrh, use California Cat.R Cure, 81 a jar;
by mail $I.10. Santa Able aud Cat R-Cure
are sold and warranted by Jas. C. Singer.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12

"Bleod Tells" We may not be able to
infuse royal and noble blood into q mans
veins; but we an do better; we can expel
from them all poisonous humors by the
use OF Ayers Sarsaparilla. Pure blood is
the best kind of rare blood.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12
BLOOD & SKIN ,1 Diseases e.. al LIE Form u. al.

Throat, Skin apd Poaes, Blothes, Eruptions
Rheumatism, Falling Hair, Ague, Eczema, Old
Sores, Ulcers, Painful Swellings, from what
ever cause, positively and forever driven from
the system by Safe, Time-rested Remedies.
We cure Syphilis. rec mt or old cases, for
life, safely and surely. No poisons used. Our
Treatment is the result of 27 yearsexperience.
Cure Guaranteed, Never to Return. Such cases
demand special st'-lY. experience and treat
ment. Avoid pa;e..L iued,cines or inexperienC-
ed doctors, Or pretenders. Call or write for II
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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12
YOUNG MEN
MIDDLE-AGED men ,

neys or Bladder, Weak Back, Nerv us Debility
Wasting Of Sexual strength, ETC., cured al!
restored to healthy vieor.
N. B.-Persons unable to visit us may be
treated at their homes, by correspondence.
Medicines and instructions sent by mail or
express. Consultation Free. Send for the
Young Mans Friend, or Guide to Wedlock.
Call or address DIR. A. 3. SPINNET & co.
20 Main street. Butte City, MontaIia.
7. o. Lock Box 625:
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12
SPINNE
CALIFORNIA SPECIALIST.

DR.. Spinney the old California Specialist bas
opened a Branch Dispensary at Clarendon
House, 20 Main st. Butte City, Montana
where he can be consulted personally or by,
letter. Office hours-9 a. M. to 8 p. H.; Sur.
days-10to IL.
Specialist in Chronic, Nervous, Skin and
Blood Diseases for ~ years; advertised Longer
than any other physician in the west; ever
best remedy used and knowing what to do nn
experiments are made. Consultation at ofica
or by mail free, invited and strictly confideu,
tial. Medicines sent by mail or express every.
where, securely packed. free from observation
Lifelong study, experience and practice, en-
IL L.. "a, 1 D.nr no nntnIlu nnEul.. l r
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12
NERVOUS DEBILITY w orES mi.

Failing Memory, Lack of Energy, Physical De-
cay, arising from lndiscretion, Excess or InduI-
gence, producing Nervousness, Debility Dim
ness Of Sight, Sell Distrust, Defective Memory
Puppies on face, Aversion to Society, Loss of
Ambition. Uuftness to Marry, Dyspepsia,
Stunted Development, Lost Manhood, Pains
in Back, Night Losses, etc. Relief at once, all
exbausting drains stopped, weak parts
strengthened and enlarged. Our Method OF
treatment is Scientific, Safe, Sure lasting for
life; it builds up the Nerves, Strengthens the
System, Restores yigor. Ny success is based
OH facts, Life long Experiences, Special Study
OF each case; pure medicines, specially prerared
therefor, ensures a real cure. Beware OF cheap
Cure-alls.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12
KIDNEY AND URINARY P Ps; m D;s,

cult, too frequently or Bloody Urine. I'm
natural Discharges promptly cured. Gonorr-
hea, elect, Structure cured without instru-
ments or pain. All Bladder and Kidney Dis
eases, Milky Urine, Weak Back, Painful Swell
lings, Varicocele, quickly relieved and radically
curpd
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12
PUBLlsHED sEMI-wEEKLT BIZ
The Miner Publishing Company.
FERNS or SUBSCRIPTION.

By carrier--eIi parts o. Buass.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-12
A QUICK FIRE.
TIE star LIVERY STABLE BURhED
YESTERDAY AFTERNOON.

The Fire Breaks Out in the HAY Loft
and Threatens the Whole Block Be-
tween Galena and Mercury quick
Work Of the Firemen-The Stable .
Totat Loss But some of tho Contents
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-07-04

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st MS NNL1E@N @ 4AFsM MNEMaN,#N hAsHFM
FIRING ont tlse old star spsnkied banner.
uaturttt i0ll length to the hrcexe,
n h tn Republican bandana.
In eolorN the emblem OF peace.
with HArrison and Morton Cor leaders,
A victory we surely shall win,
Old c~osnrades are marching in p~halanx,
Hear them shouting. fall in. fall In.
Bring out the old star spanglod banner
And shout nt the top 81 oar voice.
Cur Nag II the emblem d freedom.
Its subjects should always rejoice.
The Methusalah bandal,a's no go.
Our people are ioynl and true.
And this dag shall be lowered no more,
In respect TO the Confederate crew.
BRING out the old blood stained baancr,
Give acheer rs we did LONG ago
When we rallied to save Il ut Sumpter
From the hands Of q traitoroas foe.
The people nrs sick Of old Grover.
Democratic promises were never performed.
Then tling ont the dear Old banner,
victory's ours rs sure as your born.
The tariff remains just the same,
The surplus increases each day,
The confederate are all In the saddle
And have things pretty much their own way,
Old soldiers are hooted and jestcd.
by tie chief magistrate OF the land,
And Moonshincrs nrc having u picnic.
While there's incoinpetcncy OH every hand,
Then boys bring out the old banner,
The nag that's NO dear to us all,
Under Its folds we have marched to battle.
And seen our brave comrades fall.
Vol stand BY the fiag OF our Country,
And shout when Harrison wins,
We arc ready to take UP the conflict
Join the chorus. and TALL In. fall In.