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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-10
MOUNTAIN DESUD4 11os.
The Rivers and Lakes Of Southern Califor-
mia Becoming Extinct - : Result.

The Rivers and Lakes Of Southern Calif0r-
mia Beeoming Extinct = : Result.
From the Virginia City "Chronicle:' The
people OF Southern California have become
aroused to q realizing sense Of the Ito them)
disastrous effects OF denuding the Sierras
Of timber. The leading ranchmen, farmers
and fruitgrowe1s are preparing an immense
memorial or petition to Congress asking
that the timber claim system be abolished.
Kings river ten years ago was q very inn
portant river, and Tulare Lake was a very
extensive body Of water. To-day the river
is perfectly dry just below the mouth
OF the Fresno irrigation system,
away mp in the mountains. and Tulare
Lake has receded at least ten miles since
1879. There lie less than three feet Of wa
ter in the deepest part OF the lake to-day.
Lake Elsinore, in San Diego county was
formerly the outlet and terminus OF the
San Jacinto river, but since the timber has
been nearly all taken from the grand old
San Jacinto mountain, the stream has be-
come q thing OF the past. Thsre il no
greater mistake in the world then allowing
the timber to be cut from the mountains.
Orchardists living III the region west OF
Tulare say that alter July OF each year
there il no water whatever for ~irrigating
purposes.
The people OF the valley say: cit 10
absurd to talk about irrigation schemes
and big reservoirs, when the government
will not observe the laws OF nature. The
sale OF timber landi in California is q matter
that means simply the satisfying OF the
rapacious craws Of the government land
fianda. There in Ia NO necessity Tor the
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-10
As 70 FRENCH NATIONALITY.
A New Law Which is Likely to Seriously
Affect Americans in France.

A New Law Which is Likely to Seriously
Affect Americans in France.
WASHINGTON, August ga communica.
ton has been received at the department
OF state from Minister Reid enclosing a
copy of the new law on French nationality.
Under the provisions OF this act q natural.
lied Flench-American who happens to have
been born in France is French. The son OF
French parents born in the United States
il French, and as the law is silent rs to
any limitation in this respect, there may
be, according to this doctrine, many gen.
erations OF Frencbmen born in the United
States.
The naturalization abroad Of q French
man who has not complied with the mill
tary laws is void unless he has secured the
authorization Of the government. Native
Americans of French parentage are not,
therefore, Americans in the eye OF the new
statute, and are liable to military service
in France.
With reference to the right Of being
domiciled in France the new law states all
permissions given before to that effect will
expire in five years from the date of the
present law and will not be rendered in
favor Of those who within that period
have not applied for naturalization,
This stipulation affects seriously all
Americaps doing business OF any kind in
France;
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-10
Railroads in the East Indies,

WASHINGTON, August 6.-The United
States consul at Bombay reports that the
length OF the various lines Of railway un-
der control o. the government OF Bombay
in operation during 1ss7.ss. was 1858
miles, or 28S miles more than the previous
year. On the Great India and Peninsular
the work OF doubling the line was in pro-
gress in Jululpur and Naghur lines. The
Victoria land station and administration
Offices in Bombay, a triumph OF archi.
tectural skill, was completed.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-10

e4maFG N&NEE# 49,
dying from the drouth." TIN MnEn's in-
formation is news to Northern MontanA
cattlemen. Cattle are in excslIent cendi-
ton in this portion Of the territory, and
beef round-ups are now the order Of the
day. It Is quite possible that cattle are
severely suffering in some unfavorabis
sections on the west side on account OF
the scarcity OF feed and water, but it ID
hardly probable they are already dying by
reason Of the absence OF eitheror both.
Our esteemed contemporary must be mis-.
informed.
The item appeared among the news
sent by The MINERS Boulder correspon-
dent. His statements are considered re-
liable. He doubtless reported the facts,
which there is no use In concealing.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-10
A Culvert and Train Go Down.

OMAHA, Neb., August Ga detective cul.
vert at Weston, Neb., on the Union Pacific,
at 2 O'Clock this morning, caused the death
OF engineer Mitchell, and fatally ~iniuring
switchman Conklin, and %crippling engineer
Morgan for life. The train was 8 freight
drawn by two engines. Two men were
caught in the debris when the bridge went
down, but the other two were taken out un.
hurt. The heavy rain last night had
washed out the supports OF the culvert.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-10

Commissioner Tanner now denies that
he ever said he was opposed to the policy
Of paying 50, So, and 81 per month PEN
sions, and has ordered a big pension
firm of New York and Chicago to stop
sending out a circular which quotes a
newspaper interview wherein the COM
missioner is made to express those senti-
ments. The same thing was published
when Mr.. Tanner first took Office.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-10
Ine UIH6TCHCTs

From the New York "WeekIy": Small
boy-Pa, what is the difference between a
pessimist and an optimist?
Pa-Well, let me see if l can illustrate.
You know, / am often discouraged, and
things don't look to men as if the'd ever 60
right. Well, at such times l can be said to
be a pessimist. But years ago, when |
was q young man, everything looked
bright and rosy. and 1 was always hopeful.
Then | was an optimist. Now, my son, can
YOU understand the difference between O
pessimist and an optimist?
Small boy-Oh, yes; one is married and
the other isn't.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-10

The Livingston Enterprise" says the
Yellowstone national park government
"is rapidly degenerating into. q system
of espionage that robs the trips through
wonderland of its chief attraction-free-
dom from the cares and restraints OF
everyday life." It further declares that
'the privacy of the visitors camps 10 in
vaded by the military and their footsteps
logged at every turn during the trips"
In fact, a system Of blackmail is now OBJ
tanning in the park that is as amazing
as it is disgraceful. The authorities at
Washington cannot take energetic action
in this matter too soon.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-10

1t is an old belief that dense smoke
brings rain. If that were true, the whole
Northwest would now be enjoying the
luxury of a drenching storm. 1t will
come, one of these days, and then the
adherents of the smoke theory will say
81 told you So" Yet the smoke theory
and the %equinoctical storm theory
probably deserve to be classed with an.
other similar myth, to the effect that
cannonading causes storms.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-10
Bigotry in New York CITY.

Mayor Grant, of New York, has for q
long time been endeavoring to persuade the
trustees Of the Metropolitan museum in
Central park to open it to the public on
Sundays. The trustees refuse obdurately.
Boston's arc museum is open on Sundays.
Saturday is q free admission day to the
Boston museum, and nine-tenths OF all the
visitors attend Oh Saturday and Sunday.
By far the greatest number OF visitors ia ON
Sunday. They are largely working people
with their families. .
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-10

Cattle Perishing From Drouth Unique
Specimens Sent East-A Fathers Sad

Cattle Perishing From Drouth Unique
Specimens Sent East-A Fathers Sad
Mission.
BOULDER, August 6.-[Correspondence OF
The Miner. l-THE MINERS statement, to
which exceptions are taken by the Benton
River Press" that Montana cattle are
dying from the effects of the severe drouth,
was given upon the authority of ranchmen
from the Crow Creek range, near Tostin
and Radersburg. The cattle from this and
n~eighboring ranges have been almost uni
versally driven to the Musselshell and
Judith districts, or high up into the noun.
tains, in order to find pasturage and water,
aud are in poor condition for beef. That
the situation is anything but encouraging
to stOc i~-raisers in this section OF Montana,
as well as in parts OF Idaho, is pretty gen.
orally admitted and cannot be disguised by
the roseate reports from some OF the north
ern portions OF the territory.
The father OF G. D. Bryson, the convicted
murderer, was in town Monday endeavor.
ing to obtain signatures to a petition ask
ing Gov. White to commute his sons sem
tence to Imprisonment for life. He met
with very poor encouragement, and has re-
turned to Helena to interCede with the
governor and obtain, if possible, a re-
prieve which will enable him to secure sig
natures to bis petition.
Alex. Gaylord's slaughter house at Elk
horn was fired by an unknown incendiary
yesterday. The flames were extinguished
by the citizens, b.fore any material dam
age was sustained, and the destruction Of
the town averted.
While passing through the valley last
week the wife of General Thurston, of Ne
braska, was attracted by the beauty of
the huge granite boulders strewn along the
line OF the Montana Central. On Saturday
four fine specimens, weighing 500 pounds
each, were forwarded by the Montana Cen
trail company to Omaha, where they will
adorn the lawn of General Tnurston's
magnificent residence in that city.
Senator Vest, OF Missouri, was in Boul-
der yesterday, the guest OF his son, Alex.
Vest.
Harry Miller, OF Manchester, England,
was in town last week. He is "doiug'
Montana and was shown around by his
cousin, Nanny Lees of Boulder.
Messrs. Barta and Bonner have taken
charge OF the Windsor hotel as lessees and
managers. The house will be refurnished
and refurbished throughout.
T. F. Murrey is fitting up the store room
lately occupied by L. NJ. Boyce & Co., for a
sample room. The Grand Central hotel
will establish a bar within a few DAYS and
it said that Elkhorn parties will shortly
open q saloon in the old Hammar building.
This will make sixteen and yet there are
people complaining of the dry season.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-10

Doubts have been expressed by many
as to the legitimacy Of appropriating the
water of lakes and streams for the pur-
poses of irrigation by damming, etc. It
is said that the question has been ad-
Indicated in the Colorado courts, and 1t
held that the storage of water in
natural lakes at the head of streams,
and even the use of streams for the dis
tribution Of the same, is a public bene-
ficence to be encouraged and sustained.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-10

To-day the question Of the removal Of
the capital from Helena comes up in the
constitutional convention. Gan it be
that the Silver Bow delegates are any
longer in do1bt as to the feelings, wishes
and opinions Of the people of this county
on the subject Of making Butte the
temporary capital
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-10

The disastrous fire at Spokane Falls,
Sunday night, is another outgrowth Of
the terrible drouth prevailing in the
Northwest. It is a forcible reminder to
Butte and other thickly settled commu-
mites Of the sword that is hanging over
them. The one lesson taught is the
great necessity OF care in the matter Of
handling fire. Do not let the flames get
started!
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-10

Everyone must sympathize with the
sad father who is now laboring to save
his son from the gallows, which awaits
him at Boulder tomorrow. Even those
who believe young Bryson guilty of the
awful crime of murder must have their
hearts touched by the appeals Of the
father for aid in securing even a respite
for his sons life. The taking of life,
whether done legally OF illegally, is a
terrible thing.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-10
Cattle Dying of Thirst Along in Nevada

Cattle Dying of Thirst Along in Nevada.
Distressing accounts of the loss OF cattle
from the scarcity OF water along the river
continue to reach here, says the Winnie
mucca "silver State of July 80. From
Humboldt House west the water holes in
the river. bed are said to be lined with the
decomposed carcasses OF dead animals.
The water in the sloughs and holes is i'm.
pregnated with alkali, and when cattle.
almost dying with thirst, reach them from
the plains they drink enough OF the poison
GUS water to kill them. A similar condi.
ton exists on the Little Humboldt. and
the purifying carcasses of cattle are said
to be numerous between Riel's ranch and
Willow Point.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-10
A dispatch from the City of Mexico

says:
The lead mines in Nuevo Leon are shut
ting down owing to the imposition by the
United States government OF duties on
lead ores.
That means a fresh importation into
the United States of the peon laborers of
Mexico, who will offer their services as
miners at pauper labor wages. How
will the closing down Of Mexican mines
benefit the American workmen, unless
immigration be stopped?
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-10

The civil service law is getting some
very hard knocks around Washington.
Just now. Ex-Postmaster- General Frank
Hatton, who is now the editor Ut the
Washington post" is leading the oppo-
sition, and the state Republican associa-
tions are doing all they can to assist
him. Hatton charges that the law al
ways has been and is now being juggled
with by the appointing powers. he
wants the law repealed, Impending that
he would like to see it strictly enforced.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-10
Conf rming the Belief of the Phrenolosist

Modern experiments with galvanic cleo
tricity afford curious confirmation of the
assertion OF the old ~phrenologists that
certain faculties OF the mind are governed
by special localities in the brain. 1t has
been found, for instance, hat when the
chronological organ OF cheerfulness is
touched by the galvanis current, a smile is
produced on the face. Ii the spot where
there the phrenologists locate c~autiousness
is similarly excited, the face assumes an ex-
preston OF fear.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-10

John Wanamaker, merchant, does not
seem to have much influence with the
officials of the treasury department. who
have just rejected an appeal that he took
from the decision of the collector of Gus
toms at Philadelphia al to the rate of
duty to be paid on certain imported
merchandise.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-10
Terrible Riot of Chinese Coolies

SAN FRANCISCO, August 5.-The Japan
Gazette" received by steamer yesterday
contains an account of a terrible riot be-
tween two factories OF Chinese coolies at
Bang Kok, Yam. About 5000 men were
engaged and a great number were killed.
The coolies were more or less under the in.
fuence OF drink, aud fought like demons.
Siamese troops finally charged the rioters,
and after bayonetting a number quelled
the disturbance.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-10
WHENCE THE NAME OF IDAHO :
Something About the Origin of the Word
Its Obscurity.

Something AOOuC the origin Oh INC WORN
Its Obscurity.
From the Wallace, Idaho, Free Press
From time to time something appears in
public print connecting the name OF Joa
quin Miller with the origin OF the WORD
Idaho" in which it. is always claimed thai
the word in question resulted from an in
terview which Miller had with Col
Craig while both were travelling through
the Nez-Perce country during the summer
of 1861. Miller is said to give Col. Craig
credit for composing the word from ele
ments found in the Nez-Perce language and
which Craig is said to have fret pronounced
E.da-ho, applying the word to the appear
ance OF a ~neighboring mountain, upon whose
summit something was seen to glisten like
q diamond or GEM.
This was no doubt the origin OF the Mil
ler.Craig gem OF the mountains, but not OF
the genuine article nor of the word
Idaho" In the spring of 1860, several
months before the discovery of gold had
attracted the Poet of the Sierras" into
the Nez Perez country, a steamboat was
built at the upper Cascades on the Colum-
rbia under the auspices OF the Oregon Steam
Navigation company, and when the steam
er was launched the word Idaho" APP
peared in its appropriate place as The name
Of the vessel.
The definition of the word then given to
the world was Gem OF the Mountains, !"
and the word was then said to have been
from the language OF one OF the Indian
tribes inhabitiBg that portion of the Co
lumbia river valley. Some efforts have
been made to find out who it was that first
suggested that name for the steamer, but
thus far without success.
The steamer Idaho" piled upon the
waters OF the Columbia during the spring,
summer and autumn OF 1860, and it's name
was quite familiar to all who Travelled
through the country that year. When it
became necessary TO find a name for the
new territory, which was organized in
March, 1868, somebody, probably Salu.
cius Garfield, suggested the name OF the old
steamboat that had long since been used
up and relegated to the "bone-yar1."
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-10
A Boca Man Driven Crazy bv a Letter

The Nevada City Herald" says: Con.
stable Teeter brought to the county seat
from Boca Tuesday an insane man named
Fernando Roth. He is a giant physically.
He was working for John Mcdonald and
was a good workman and mentally bright.
A week ago he received a letter, and upon
reauing it gave expression to a piteous
moan and left the table where he was eat
ing. Since then he has not been himself at
all, and occasionally is so violent it takes
several men to handle him. The letter
which unbalanced his mind has not been
seen by any one but him and it's contents
are a mystery.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-10

Nothing more serious is likely to come
out of that vessel seizure in the Behring
sea than an adjustment and understand
ing Of international lines. The Canucks
are wasting a deal of ammunition on
straw men.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-10
The Timber Fires in California.

b California side of the Sierras is all
bia with forest fires. Pine timber
worth millions on millions is being swept
away-timber that has been hundreds of
years IN growing is lost in q day. The
smoke oil the BURNING rolling over into
sess state covers all the meustaia ranges,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-10

Helena raised $500 for the relief of
the suffering people Of Spokane Falls.
Who will 60 ahead and raise some funds
in Butte to aid the needy at the fire.
stricken young city There is no time
to be lost. -
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-10

PIE sadvocateu says. aCitizsns of Susan
.;I,s ara treated to q fine display every
NIGHT. The timber north oil town IS on
FIRE. and pitch trees and logs burning make
v.-v nretty sight, The day will come
ahsn the present displays will be thought
~ as rather dear fireworks.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-10
A Novel and Effective Plea,

Viola McFall, an East Gslena street
canary bird, with q form like a bag Of
charcoal. was srraigned before Judge New
kirk yesterday afternoon. charged With dig.
turbIng the peace BY fighting, end With
pslag yalseF and ahsesas lsngases On Z
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-10

Butte has no quarrel with either Hell
ena or Anaconda as to the removal Of the
capital. It's position is this: If the capt.
tai is to be removed from Helena, its first
choice for the location is Butte, and its
second choice Anaconda.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-10
Strange Appearance IF Vote,

The Austin "Reveills" says: We learn
from Abe Holman that the two springs
ABOVE the brewery are yielding more water
tnan>thsy have for years. and that the in,
spell. '
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-10
THE LATEST PENNsYLnANIA sTRIKl
Thousands of Men in the Coke Region Idle
A Union of Forces.

SoorrDALE, Pa, August 5.-The strike in
Connellsville coke region has assumed large
proportions. OF the $4,000 operatives in
the region, not less than 1 $4,000 are idle,
and the managers Of the strike assert that
over a thousand OF the remaining ovens
wilfbe shut down tomorrow.
The national progressive miners associ.
alton and the knights OF labor are working
together, and in harmony for the first time
in years. The men throughout the most
part Of the region are quiet and peaceable,
and it is believed they will win the strike.
The strikers from Donnelly and Stoneville
went to Norwood at daybreak this morn.
ing and succeeded in inducing the workmen
to quit work, but it is reported that when
the visitors left, some OF the men went
back to work.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-10

PRINCETON, KY, August 6.-Last night
John Hutchius fatally shot George and
Albert Lewis, brothers, and Frank Dunn,
the result of q feud.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-10

This from the Fort Benton "Riyer
Press;
1EE Butte NKER says i'Reporta are
saMias IN already that Aoatsns asttls PRE-
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-10
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The Steamboat man or the BOat"""
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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-10

As-when the subscriber 20 orders bis sub
Ecription, will be discontinued at the END Q. the
dime paid for, otherwise 1t Will be continued.
When the Semi Weekly Is 90 continued, 1t VIII
DO charged for at the rate Of $500 per annum
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-10
Sullivan Arraigned by the Mississippi
Authorities.

PuRvIs, Miss, August 6.-Sullivan was
arraigned before justice of the peace Carter,
to-day, and waving examination was
placed under $4,000 bonds to appear be.
fore the circuit court, special term to be
held here commencing August IL. Sullivan
leaves for Christian. tomorrow morning,
and will remain there.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-10

There is great suffering at Spokane
Falls, in consequence Of the fire. Thou
sands are destitute. Butte should do
something for the relief of the suf-
ferers.