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Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-06
APPROPoS of the subject of the sp;

APPRoPos of the subject of the "Pio-
neer Press's" territorial advertising
scheme, the "Inter Mountain" announces
that it is about to send car to st. Paul
to advertise the grandeur and CONNER
cial advantages of that city. The car lis
to be gaudily painted, and of intensely
carmine hue, quite in keeping with a
scheme for making things lively and
warm. As premium to induce the peo-
pie Of st. Paul to more readily subscribe
for the paper, the "Inter Mountain" ad-
vance agents will offer choice of old
almanacs and novel, written especially
for the occasion. and illustrated by the
artist on the spot, and which is entitled,
THE Prairie WhOoper, or the Cowboy Of
Blueborse Canyon" Armed with this
literature, and the necessary amount Of
cheek, our cotemporary hopes to rake in
ihe st. Paul shekels and extend its cir
cqlation into the gopher state"
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-06
A Tremendous 1OO-Acra R,noh

Great Falls Leader" The BUTTE MINED
copying from the Great Falls ..Tr;hnne !,
states that Thorn S Cuuch has nurcb o snd
Robert Vaughn's ranch for $40 'OOO NJ
Vaughn's property includes one NJ 49,
largest ranches on Sun river, comnr;.;no
ABOUT 100 acres Of the finest valley 10 nd
al OF which is under irrigation" f,stesd %
OF Ioo acres, Mr.. Couch purchase CO onssted ted
.aaa oa a1oae 500 acres-which is truly great
ranch IN It's proportions as well as in raa a
".ue ,"rI ior lts meadows, grazin. and agricui.
inr"i !, lands. As to its being under irrisa.
'ion' II has never required anv irci, ,t;Sn
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-06
lng apioneer Press people; butit simply

ing pioneer Press" people; butt simply
reminds business people Of Montana that
the home newspapers are the ones which
are DAILY advertising the wonders and
resources OF Montana, and are more de-
serving Of the money to be expended in
this way than are far-away outsiders.
THE MINER speaks thus, not that 1t loves
the @Pioneer Press" less, but that it loves
Montana interests more. In patronizing
THE MINER, the "Inter Mountain and
the Mining Journal" Butte merchants
are helping to sustain industries which
have the welfare Of local interests
at heart, and which are constantly
striving to advance these interests above
those of other communities.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-06
MONTANA NEWS GLEANINGS.


He Took too Much NJ MOrphlne-A Montana
Belle at Washington-Salaries in Cas-
cade.
James X. Petty, Of Deer Lodge. died on
Tuesday. He was on old miuer OF the
sixties and well known throughout Mon
tana.
A miner named LOTUS had both arms
blown off and one eye torn out by the pre-
mature explosion OF blast at Red Noun
tain on the 18th.
Miss Cleora Stout of Helena, niece OF
Delegate Toole, is one OF the bellies OF
Washington society this winter. Miss Stout
has nut-brown hair and eyes. fair COM
plexion, and is styled by her many admir-
ers at the capital as the Occidental beauty.
Chas. Towley died at the New York House.
Livingston, January 26, from the effects OF
morphine he had taken. Towey was
once an actor and something of an
author, but dissipation and strong drink
had unnerved him, and his mind had been
unsettled for some timo past.
Three ranchmen at Highwo"d named
John and James Thaire ami Cornelius
Thorpe, were nearly poisoned to death last
stI ychnine into their sugar while they were
horses were poisoned and died.
Says the "Gazette": Missoula county is
the largest county in the Territory. 1t has
more agricultural lands than any other
county has got, besides the unlimited
amount OF timber lands, the finest in the
Northwest. When this long talked OF sur
vey is made, all OF this land will be made
into beautiful homes, and where the huge
pines now stand will be converted into
blooming orchards.
Missoula "Gazette': The logging camps
OF Blackfoot IRE very busy places at
present. Numerous contracts have been
let and logs are now being secured for
spring saving. The lumber manufacturing
is another one of our vast enterprises ecu
tering at Missoula and is constantly being
enlarged. The outside world has no CON
ception of the magnitude Of this single
branch OF Industry.
The Great Falls "Leader" is informed
that the Attorney General has given an
opinion in the matter Of the fees and sal
aries OF Cascade county officials. Accord
ing to his opinion, the clerk of the district
court, county treasurer and county super
intendent are entitled to salaries; the
county clerk is entitled to q salary and
lees. The assessor, sheriff, attorney, pro-
bate judge, justices Of the peace and con-
stables are entitled to fees only.
Several nights ago nearly all the switches
in the Northern Pacific Rail- I'd Company's
Livingston yards were opened ty some one
maliciously inclined, but no accident re-
suited therefrom. The other night east
bound passenger train No. 2, arriving at
midnight, ran off an open switch, badly
wrecking the engine and baggage car. Dis
charged switchmen are suspected, Of course,
but no proof is obtainable against them.
Three watchmsn with shot guns will guard
the switchss from further tampering
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-06
Butte Business Directory.

Messrs. w. H. Doyle and W. c. Oakley
have undertaken the publication of busi-
ness directory and Visitors Guide to Butte,
and within the next few days Mr.. Doyle
will call on the business men of Butte to
solicit their advertising patronage for the
little book. The work will contain, besides
such matter as is generally contained In
similar works, brief historical and de-
scriptive sketch OF the county and city, an
article showing the output of the principal
mines, the number of men employed there
in, the monthly payrolls, etc. A purchasers
guide and a business directory of Butte's
suburbs will also be feature. A guarantee
will be made that at least 1000 copies will
be put in type in The MINER job rooms,
which is a asutficient guarantee OF the artistic
merit OF the book.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-06

The Legislature should pass a law, In
connection with the pawn broker busi-
ness, declaring that unredeemed pledges
should be advertised for sale. This is
what the express companies are COM
PEELED to do with articles which accumu-
late in their hands. A reasonable limit
should be set in which articles could be
redeemed, instead of the matter being
virtually left to the caprice Of the pawn
broker himself.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-06
TELEGRAPHIC BREYITIEs.
News from Every Part of the World Pu
Into the Smallest Compass.

News from Every Part of the World Put
Into the Smallest Compass.
Advices from Massowah say that the
Handab tribe ask Italian assistance against
q threatened ATTACK by Osman Digna.
Patrick Molloy, one of the witnesses Tor
the London "imesns before the Parneil
commission, has been arrested on charge
of perjury.
The Crown -four mills at Pueblo, Colo.,
we're burned down, Wednesday night. Loss,
$4,000; insurance Sic, 900.
O'Brlen slept on plank bed, without
clothing, in his cell at Conmei, Thursday
night. Trouble is feared in Gonmel, and
the shutters are up on most of the
houses.
James B. Lambdin, a celebrated portrait
and landscape painter, died suddenly, at
6 o'clock, Thursday p. H., while on q
traia bound to his home at Germantown,
Pa.
W. D. Cavanagh. assistant secretary oi
the state Of Kansas, was arrested at To-
peka on charge OF attempting to
blackmail state printer Baker out OF
$500 by threatening to have his fees cut
down.
The grand council at Nunam and Cochin
China, have elected Bentley king. He is a
son OF /. former king. As he is only 10
years OF age, a regency has been established,
which the French are asked to ratify.
Two holders of Panama Canal shares
have applied to the Paris courts for sum-
mons against De Lesseps, and demanding a
dissolution OF the company and the ap-
pointment OF a liquidator.
One thousand Clyde fishermen and sail
ors, Wednesday, struck work for an in
crease OF three shillings per week, to which
the Allan Company has conceded.
The Haytian legation at New York, Thurs
day p. m, received an official cable dis.
patch announcing that the insurgent towns
of Vallieve, Heirche, Saint Michael. Mar
melade and Grande Saline, had been cap
tured by the troops OF Legitime.
At Buffalo, N. Y, decree has been en-
tered in the Surrogate's g court. adjusting the
accounts of James G. Fargo, Charles Fargo,
and Franklin d. Locke, as executors OF the
last will and testament of William s. Fargo,
deceased, all questions at issue hetween
them and Mrs. Georgia Fargo being sati.-
factorily adjusted.
Mrs. Rawson, who shot the lawyer OF heI
husband. millionaire Rawson, in court
while the latter was applying for divorce
was adjudged insane by Chicago jury
Wednesday, and acquitted. Before she
left the court room she made threats
against District Attorney Elliot.
William O'Brien was lodged in Clonnie
Jail. Thursday. to undergo his four months
sentence. He refused to remove his cloth
ing and don the prison gaIb. The warden
did it by force, after fierce struggle. His
beard was shaved off in the same way
The struggle SO exhausted him that the
warden thought he was going to de, and
summoned priest.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-06

The presentation of a watch to G. W.
Dickinson, the retiring Superintendent
of the Montana Union, last evening, was
a deserved compliment to most excel
lent railroad official. Coming from the
employees of the railroad gives it addi-
tional value in the estimation of the re-
cipient. THE MINER joins these en-
ployes and the citizens of Butte gener-
ally, in wishing Mr.. Dickinson prosperity.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-06

REPRESENTATIVE BUTTERwORTHh hopes
to be Governor of Ohio. Yet he made a
speech in the House bitterly denouncing
the Knights Of Labor. 1t is interesting
to know what the effect of this speech
will be upon his political future. 1t
should be remembered that most of the
Knights of Labor have votes, and there
are several thousand of them in Ohio.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-06
Increasing in Endowment,

at Renshaw Hall last evening and was at
tended by about fifty couples. The attend-
ance last night was limited to members and
partook more OF the character of an in
formal party, being the more thoroughly
enjoyed on that account. The orchestra,
Orton's, consisted of seven pieces without a
piano, and the music was excellent. A few
new faces, strangers visiting town, were
seen among those present. The reunions of
the club are becoming more enjoyable to
the members every time they meet, ard are
already pronounced the pleasantest ever
held in Butte
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-06

The Senate thought it would not raise
to the empty dignity of ambassador
our ministers to England, France and
Germany, although the vote was very
close. the nays being 26 and the yeas 25
Under this ultimatum these official wall
flowers will be compelled to exist and do
duty as "envoys extraordinary and min
listers plenipotentiary."
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-06

THE electoral messenger from Florida
is lost, strayed or stolen. Florida is the
only state whose document for the elec-
toral college was not received in time,
and messenger sent to get the vote Of
the state failed to find this ambassador.
If the vote of this state were requied to
settle the count, somebody would get
left" sadly.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-06
To Join the Federation of Labor.

PIrrsBURG, January 31.-The national
district assembly OF machinery construct
ore, moulders, pattern makers and boiler
makers has decided to withdraw from the
Knights OF Labor, and to form an inde-
pendent organization, to be attached NOM
inally to the American Federation OF La
Dor. There are probably 5000 members
in the Jurisdiction.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-06

ONE Of our exchanges prophecied that,
when brother Anderson slipped his head
into the matrimonial moose, he would
cease his importunings at the feet of the
rythmic muse. But he doesn't cease
worth cent. His most recent effusion
is entitled "a Woodland Home" and is
not, by any means, as bad as it might be,
as the following specimen, culled at ran
dom, will show:
Meath rocks that lowered grand and high,
A large spring bubbled. and fed brook
Which circled around a bend hard by,
And made the place an attractive nook.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-06
Ihe Right Kind or :, xur

ihe Silver State" of last saturdav
,a .s ,, ,he ore body recently developed in
,ne wld Goose mine. owned by the Para.
dise Valley Company, averages four faet
"au s1oo per ton. The extent of the
s hnt 1oay - aiongthe vein is not yet known
been prospected. s'oenu mas
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-06
(OIOralO NeWs NnfoS

A young man on whose person was no
clue to his identity, was found frozen to
death near Pueblo on the 18th.
Leadvile dispatch, 18th: Ole Safer, EN-.
pioyei in The Cohn shaft in st. Kevin Gulch,
had one OF his eyes blown out and the other
SO seriously injured that it is probable he
Will lose its sight. Safer was leaning over
a box OF mining caps when spark from
ms miners lantern fell amo & them causing
the explosion. His face was frightfully cut'
attachments have been served on the
Leadvl.le mines, limited, amounting in full
to S14. .9S1 .02. The Company r. indah+ad
to several local Denver firms forsnms NO ~,
Ing from $109 to nearly $4,000.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-06

LEGITIME and Hippolyte or Hyppolite
or Hyppolyte, as the case may be, are
fastdropping out Of sight. the Samoan
question looming up into so much
greater Importance. 1t is enough to
cause fierce jealousy on the part of these
dark-skinned Haytians to realize that
MalietOa, Mataafao and Tamasese, in far
away Samoa, arc much bigger men than
they, just now, in the eyes of the civil
lied world, but more particularly in
American.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-06
why Was Nellie Ditman Thus Killed ?

Nellie Ditman, supposed to be from
Canon City, was taken to Pueblo by two
strange men, who asked admission for her
into the Ladies' Benevolent Home, and
being refused they took her to the Parrish
hotel. They engaged a room, forced her to
drink sodawater containing poison and
then hurriedly left and have not been seen
since. The girl was soon delirious, and
died in a hospital without giving coherent
account of the affair.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-06

IT would seem that Mantle, Congdon
and Roberts could put their heads TO-
gether and secure the needed legislation
in regard to the pawn broker business
Justice should be done to both sides in
the bargain. The pawn brokers' rights
should be observed, and the interests OF
the unfortunate patrons should be care
fully looked after.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-06
A Busy Man from Bozeman.

Says the "Avant Courier: G. W. Wake
field returned Saturday from an extended
trip to Helena, Butte, Anaconda and in
termeiia!e points. He left for upper
Yellowstone and Mammoth Springs on
Wednesday, to look alter the welfare
his horses and vehicles which he will need
again shortly for the transportation OF
tourists through the National Park. Mr..
Wakefield is about the busiest man in this
ssction { the country, these days.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-06

THE death of the young Crown Prince
of Austria has complicated matters as to
the royal succession. The latest infOr-
nation is to the effect that it is officially
announced that Arch-Duke Charles Louis,
the Emperor's brother, is now heir to
the throne.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-06

In an article on the relations Of Ger
many and America with Samoa, after ex-
pressing the opinion that Germany
must restore her authority in Samoa,
which was shaken by the events Of De-
cember. and must make an example of
INSIDERS" the Cologne Gazette" makes
the declaration that "In the nineteenth
century no battle will be fought over
Samoa" No doubt that is true, provid-
ing Germany is allowed to have her own
way, unopposed. Very few battles would
be fought, under such circumstances.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-06

MALONE is not without a following,
even outside of Virginia. Frank Hatton,
the new editor of the Washington Post"
it is said, loses no opportunity of BOOM
ing Malone for cabinet position, but
the indications are that MIR. Hatton's in
fuence with Gen. Harrison is very slight.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-06
Trouble with the Turtle Mountain Half
Breeds.

Trouble with the Turtle Mountain Half
Breeds.
From the Missoula Item: The breeds
in the Turtle mountain country seem to be
troublesome and unruly class. As an in
stance OF their .vindictive disposition and
utter disregard OF law, al instance is re-
lated in q local paper. Sheriff Flyn OF
Roulette county, has for some cause in
CURED the hostility of some of them, and
they are after him. Last week they mis-
took one F. T. Walker of st. John, for
Flynn, and catching him as he was driving
through the reservation, ureeremoniously
proceeded to string MIN up to a tree. They
discovered the mistake in time to ia We
Walkers bacon, and allowed the gentleman
to proceed, after cooIly informing him that
it was good thing that he wasn't Flyn or
the vultures would have fattened off from
his carcass.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-06
The Gun Did Go Of.

William johnson, son OF A. H. johnson,
a wholesale butcher of Portland, while try.
in g to discharge loaded gun that refused
60 of, suddenly received the whole charge
in the side OF his head, killing him instant
ly. He lived near Reedville. He leaves. a
wife and several children.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-06

LATER news from Austria is to the
effect that the Crown Prince Rudolph
was killed in a duel, which was fought
with Count Franz Clam Gallas, a result
of challenge issued by the latter to the
former, whom he discovered in comprO-
missing position with the Counts wife.
Since it is declared that the Emperor
knows of the whole affair, and fully ap-
proves Of his sons behavior, we Ameri-
cans are supposed to take it for granted
that it was ali right.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-06

enhance poISOudL
beauty IS the daily
use of Ayers Hair
Vigor. No matter
what the color of
the hair, this prepa-
ration gives it a lus-
ire and pliancy that
adds greatly to its
charm. Should the
hair be thin, harsh,
dry, OR turning gray,
Ayers Hair Vigor
will restore the
color, bring out a
new growth, and
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-06

IT IS said that Allison has three times
declined the rendered position of Secre-
tary of the Treasury. He is having a
hard time Of it, of the reports be true,
and it is no wonder he ran down to In
dianapolis to see Harrison about it, pre-
sumablY.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-06
Matt Brannan and Jolly ElliOtt's Fight

The fistic contest between Matt Brannan
of Carson and Jolly Elliott OF San Fran
cisco for $500 and gate money took place
at the Carson Opera House, Nevada, on
the night of the oath, and resulted IN
victory for Brannan in the second round;
four-ounce gloves were used. Elliott was
severely punished aboutthe head and lace,
receiving several body blows in the second
round, which terminated the fight.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-06
Another Answer to that Problem,

Another Answer to that Problem.
BUTTE, February 1.-[To the Editor OF
the Miner J.
A owes $55.
A puts up a $125 ring against $40.
A i'ses, cashes the ring for $125, puts up
$40 which leaves $55 and pays the debt
with it, which makes it an even PROPOSE
tion.
On the other hand, puts up $40 and a
note for $55, which equals $125, against a
$l25 ring. A loses and still owes $55.
GALWAY KID.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-06

The "River Press" referred to Great
Falls us Great Calls" and the Falls
people are extremely anxious to know if
Col. Searles meant it. The Bozeman
Courier" says he did, and that he is an
authority on appropriate nomenclature.
How is that, brother MacKnight?
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-06

AN Indianapolis dispatch says there is
scarcely any doubt that California will
be represented in the cabinet, and that
Estee will be the man. 1t is thought he
will be Attorney-G General.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-06
Lake Tahoe Drying Up.

The Truckec Republican" says: The
lake is getting lower than ever, and a per-
son can wade across the outlet without
the water reaching his boot tops. 1t is
much lower than last fall, and unless some
storms come the outlet will be entirely
dry
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-06

IT Is understood that Senator Allison
has decided to decline the proffered treas
Iury portfolio. There Is chance for
Barker vet.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-06

The County Commissioners meet q,
Monday when the new Constab BILE vii, ha
appointed. W. b. Phillips is said to stanS a ~
an excellent show. N ~ ''sAnd
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-06

render the old soft and shiny. For
keeping the scalp clean, cool, and
healthy, there is no better preparation
in the market.
ST am free to confess that a trial OF
Ayers Hair Vigor has convinced me
that it is a genuine article. Its use has
not only caused the hair OF my wife and
daughter to be
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-06
LET the Hunt gambling bill be made q
law. It covers all the required points.

ADVERTISERS in the Sunday MINER
are reminded to hand in their copy at as
early an hour this morning as possible.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-06
Beauty

1. desired and admired by all. Among
the things which may best be done to
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-02-06

On the front is twelve pointed star, set
with diamonds, aud on the back, on
a raised plate are the initials,
&c. w. D." The chain is of very
heavy gold links, and the charm has five
diamonds set in star in front with the
same initials engraved on the other side.
On the inner cover are engraved the words:
Presented to Geo. w. Dickinson, Super
intendeut, by tho employees of the Montana
Union Railroad Co, January 81, 1SS9."
The watch alone cost $525 and was
ordered from the firm of Hight & Fairfield.
Accompanying it was the following testi-
monial:
BUTTE Cry, January 81, 1SS9.-Geo. W.
Dickinson-The undersigned employees of
the Montana Union Railwa Company, beg
that you will accept the accompanying gift
as token of our regard and esteem for
you and appreciate IN of the kindness and
courtesy you have invariably shown to
those in your employ during your manage
ment of the Montana Uion.
C. w. West, J. II. Calderhead, B. F. San
born, VIM, Guy, E. R. Chenoweth, NJ. o.
Dickey, r. r. Watson, A. E. Whips, Geo.
O'Brien, Sam Low, F. Bogart, Peter Nc
Kenns, John Pennington, s. Peterson, II,
G. Gray. s. L. Russell, Chas. Wallace,
David More, W. C. Trim, l.. s. Cox, j. A.
Mazemann, w. II. Vennedey, G. w. Burn
horn, Geo. q. Linsley, j. McNulty, Otto
Wommelsdorf. Fl. s. Wakeman, 4. Law, H.
Sawyer, T. ]. Murray. H. Redmond, j. d.
Evans, Geo. Jewett, Thos. Sarter, M. J.
Griffin, ]. w. Stranahan. W. A. Stevens, C.
e. Newcome. C. Taylor, J. II. Reyn-
olds, A. D. Wilson, M. Averill.
]. Lemaster, ]. SeIders, Thomas
Derrick, P. Cullen, ]. w. Lyons, NJ. Lyons,
J. w. Taggart, Thomas Kebbies, James
Dwyer, John Rose, John Sanders, Mike
Powers, John Barry, NJ. Grossly, Pat
Leary, John Carr, James Power, John
Wedgeny, G. Lamb, j M. Rourke, VIM.
Mccarthy, William Kains. John Smith,
Andy Anderson, Martin McManomy,
John Murphy, Thomas Ferry, Peter
Hoey, e. Peterson, Henry Hazle, John
Hazle, Jack Knotson, Thomas Lamb,
Jim Hayes, John Krine, Henry Briman,
Glove, D. Mclaughlin, ]. 8. johnson.
d. F, Freeman, A. K. Bowden r. H.
Hanley, G. W. Edwards, II. r. Miller, q.
F. Cochran, j. Bowman, e. F. Burke,
J. Fitzgerald, N. L. Mustard,