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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08
THE SOUTH BUTTE Pos

THE SOUTH BUTTE POSTOFFICE.
In discontinuing the postofice at South
Butte, the authorities at Washington
have incurred the just displeasure of the
people who would be least benefited by
free delivery. As in the case at Walker
vile, the outlying districts that are
affected by any such change would not
only not be benefited by free delivery,
but would be positively inconEenienced
greatly by the total discontinuance of
the postal facilities at present afforded.
Butte wants and needs free delivery,
but 1t does not desire to incommode its
suburbs to secure that desideratum. 1t
is singular that the government cannot
regard the convenience of the people
solely, in this matter, aside from the
money-making or losing features OF the
enterprise. The postofice is simply for
the convenience Of the people,. That is
what government is for. The people
sustain the government and there are
now lying idle millions of money In the
national treasury. The idea that, un-
der this condition of affairs especially,
every department must be conducted on
a paying basis. is absurd. In endeavor-
ing to make the postofice department
pay its way, to the detriment Of the peo-
pie, Postmaster General Wanamaker is
carrying his business ideas to the ex-
t1ama and to the npplis. dntJmanta IN
one way, If not in another, the peopl
are paying for all the postal service tn,
country demands, and there is no neet
of parsimony in any department 50 i'm
portant as that of the mails.
To give Butte free delivery the author
tiles need not Inconvenience other sec
lions. Let stations be established al
South Butte and Walkerville, as is done
in all large centers. By this means all
the outlying districts can be accommo.
dated, just as at present. Or, il need be,
the separate D~ostofices at those points
can be continued.
In any event, the sole consideration
should be the convenience of the people
affected. regardless Of the expense neces-
STATED by the change. 1t is to be hoped
the appeals of tie people will reach the
ears of the authorities at Washington
even If not those Of Delegate Carter.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08

Under the date Of June LIST the @GlObe"
of New York becomes the Saturday
Globe" and will continue to be published
at 81 Broadway, but as a weekly Demo-
cratic review. The Saturday Globe" is
an able journal, its articles prepared
with care, its print large and plain, its
form handy, and its merits such as to
make it indispensable in every we'll
regulated household.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08

The verdict of the jury in the case of
the vile murderer Roberts seems emf
nently just. Perhaps the jury deserves
no especial thanks for having performed
a manifest duty, but nevertheless every
one breathes freer and feels that the jury
deserves full credit for daring, so un-
hesitatingly, to meet the issue.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08

The Benton River Press" charges that
an attempt Is being made on the part of
certain parties to take up the public
school lands in Northern Montana as
mining claims. The Great Falls papers
deny the allegation. However, the
River Press has doubtless some foun-
dation for its charges, and the people
need to profit by the warning given.
But will they?
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08
A Use for q Snake, at Last.

A gentleman down at Greenville, Ga, says
that he has found a good use for a king
snake. He has been greatly troubled for
some time past with rats in his corncrib
and has tried nearly everything to get rid
OF them without success. A friend suggest
ed that he put q king snake in the crib,
which he did, and since then he has not
seen a rat, the snake soaring away all it
fails to catch. A king snake will stay about
acrib for years If you have corn in it.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08
Inc Denver u Rio Grande Railroad EIec-

The Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Elec
ton.
DENVER, Col, June 4.-The annual meet.
ing OF the stockholders of the Denver e. Rio
Grande railway was held in this city, YES.
terday. Among those present were George
Coppell, chairman, Charles M. Dacosta and
Adolph Engler OF New York; D. H. Moffatt.
President, E. o. Wolcott and j. ", GilIubv
OF Denver. The annual report was SUBJ
mitted and adopted. A new board of di.
rectors was elected as follows: D. II. Moi.
iate and W. s. Cheesn,an of Denver; George
Coppeil, Z. s. Wilson, Adolph Engler,
Nd. Dacosta and Joseph r. Rusk of
New York; J.. Lober Welsh and Edmnnd
OF Philadelphia. The only change in
board is the election of Messrs. RusL
Smith in place of Messrs. Minturn and
resigned. The directors will meet
n New York June 9Th, when the election Of
officers will take place.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08
A Remarkable Cherry Tree.

At Middletown, Conn.,, Olin j. Clark has
q curiosity which he thinks is the next thing
to being a miracle. Last fall he ielled an
old cherry tree. cut it into cordwood and
threw the sticks in q pilein his wood house.
The other day he happened to look at the
sticks, which had become seasoned, and
was astonisted to note that several Of the
sticks were covered with perfect cherry bios.
SONS. Twigs had put out from the old logs,
and the flowers were on them. Such vital.
ity in wood is unprecedented. Mr.. Clark
has left the blossoms untouched. bumorino
q speculation that they may develop fruit.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08
He Uses an Old Razor.

Augustine Hamilton, OF North Colebrook,
Conn.,, uses three times a week a razor with
which his grandfather, Ebenezer Edgerton,
OF Grandby. used to shave the face of
George Washington. While serving in the
revolutionary war, Edgerton, being then
only sixteen years Of age, rescued two
soldiers who had broken through the ice on
q river. This brought him under the
especial notice OF General Washington. who
made him his valet. The razor has a fine
and a clear ring to this day. 1t ia
sald to have been very satisfactory to the
OF his country.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08

The Pennsylvania horror Is the alI-ab-
sOrbing theme of conversation in Butte
as well as elsewhere. The telegraph
wires are burdened with the stories Of
devastation. The latest estimates place
the number of dead at from 1900 to
1900. 1t is undoubtedly the greatest
calamity that ever occurred in this
country.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08
sack the Ripper" Operating Again.

LONDON, June Apparel containing the
" portion OF a woman's body, cut in
halves, was found in the Thames at Mars.
ley Down, this morning. Another parcel
in which were a woman's thighs. wera
picked up at Ballerza. Both were wrapped
in pieces of a woman's drawers. ON wh;oh
the name Casper" was marked. The
trunk and thighs evidently belonged to the
body, which was that OF a Well.
person. The remains had prob.
ably been in the water for days. II il
feared that Jack the Ripper has again
been at work.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08

Says the Benton "Riyer Press: 1.-THE
constitutional convention will be com.
PEELED to take notice of the woman's
suffrage question. Its friends will exert
themselves to incorporate it in the con-
stitution, and members who have not
read up" on the matter should now seek
guiding light. The right of woman to
vote in the state of Montana must be
settled at Helena next July, now, and
henceforth. The question cannot well
be evaded."
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08

United States Treasurer Huston, who
Is incidentally chairman of the Republi-
can state committee Of Indiana, has
gone home in a terrible pet because Cor
poral Tanner Of the pension Office, and
the postmaster general would not allow
him to name a lot Of appointments in
their offices. But he will return; he::wiIl
not resign his Office, as some of his
friends hint. He knows when he has a
SNAP" and is not likely to give it up
because he can't get a few places for his
strikers.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08

Remarks the st. Paul 'Globe": "Out of
the sixty-rine Democrats dismissed from
the messer ger service at Washington, a
few days ago. seventeen were ~honorably
discharged Union soldiers, and six lost
limbs in the war. But what business
had they IT, be Democrats ?"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08

Wednesday afternoon the petit Jury
finished its labors and cleaned up the
criminal calendar. With the exception
of the failure to make a certain indict-
ment, tho people, as well as the jury, are
very well satisfied with the work done.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08

Whether Montana's state capital shall
be located at Deer Lodge or Anaconda is
a mooted question. Helena, of course:
lays claim to the honor yet, as do a few
other enterprising and ambitious towns,
but the two west-side cities named have
the lead.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08
A Jockey and His Business.

A discussion upon how much can q Jock.
ey know during a race OF whathis com
petitors are doing tends to the conclusion
that they can really know very little. A
knowledge OF the pace Of their W mount
is about as far Is they can 60. The late
Admiral Rous esteemed ACKNOWLEDGMENT
as OF very little value. II have often made
matches" he once testified. ION the repre-.
Of the jockey that, if he had not
done so and SO, he could have won, and i
nineteen out Of twenty cases I have found
the jockey wrong. Any man who follows
the advice OF his Jockey issuret to be ruined"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08

Delegate Dubois is credited with say
ing that statehood for Idaho is almost
assured. Wyoming is also moving in
the same direction, and with equal hopes
of success. Montana bids them a god
speed.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08

The inhabitants in the Johnstown val
Icy were warned, several times, that fated
Friday, to flee to the hillsides. But they
disregarded the admonitions. Even the
warnings Of the martyred Paul Revere
were lost on the majority of ears, it
seems.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08

1t is on the authority of the Washing.
ton correspondent OF the st. Paul .Pio-
neer Press" that the statement is made
that Delegate Carter is being groomed
for the Senatorial contest. Doubtless
this is q fact. But he will not get there.
The state of Montana will send Demo-
cratic Senators to Washington.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08

The county treasurer and the county
commissioners had a settlement, We'd
nesday, the result being that there are
now $75,994.41 in the county treasury.
This is a good showing.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08
The Hog and Beef Trade Matters.

KANSAS Cry, June 1.-The interstate
commerce commission concluded hearings
here on the question of a difference in
rates between live hogs and the dressed
product.
CHICAGO, June 1.-The board OF trade
favored the Kansas City packers and
opposed the equalization OF rates. j.. C.
Haightly, a Chicago pork packer, admitted
the existence OF a pool composed of eight
cen Chicago houses, entered into in Octo-
Der, 1885, for three years. The members
agreed to apportion certain allowances Of
hogs to each firm to kill, all excess
above the apportionment to be paid for at
the rate Of $4.62 per hog.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08
Some of Georria,s Anclent Eou,s

Some of GeOrgia's Ancient Fowls.
Talbottom, Ga, has some fowls whose
feathers must be getting gray. M. W. Hollis
bad a pair OF geese Matched in the spring OF
1841. The goose was killed by a mink
about ten days ago. The gander is now
living. r. A. Mizzell has a hen fifteen years
old, and she lays every day. William,
Adams has a peacock t~hirty.five years old
that has mated with a turkey hen.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08
Prince Bismarck,s shrewd wife,

An ambassador once asked Prince Bis.
marck how he managed to end an interview.
Perfectly easy" was the answer. my
wife knows pretty accurately when people
prolong their visit beyond the proper time.
and then she sends me a message that I am
wanted" He had bal ely finished speaking
when a footman knocked at the door and
informed his master that the princess
wished to speak to him. The diplomat,
blushing and confused. beat q hasty retreat,
without stopping for the ordinary formal
tiles OF leave-taking.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08

Agent Lewis says that when it comes to
fast freight delivery the Union Pacific has
something to say. Recently a car load of
fruit was delivered at Butte which was lust
seven days en- route from New Orleans. The
car left New Orleans May Ia, and was un.
loaded at Butte, May 81. No special
effort was made either to crowd the freight.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08
Aid the Pennsylvania sufferers. "He
gives thrice who gives quickly"

The Pacific Express company has given
orders that 1t will bill through, free.
money or merchandise sent from Butte
for the relief Of the sufferers from the
Pennsylvania floods.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08

The committees to raise funds for the
relief of the Pennsylvania sufferers
have done good work. They find the
people generally ready and willing to
give.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08

Azr when the subscriber 30 orders his sub.
sgription, will be discontinued at the end o. the
tiMle paid for, otherwise It viii be continued.
When the Semi Weekly is 20 continued, 1t will
DO charged for ut the rate Of $500 per annum
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08
DIR. SCHULTZ'S

RUSSIA SPECIAL DISPENSARY
Fomerly from Europe, Russia, City of Moscow
Cor. Main St., and Broadway, Butte CITY,
Over j. r. Boyce's Store, Room Z and 8.
Where he made an enviable reputation in his
specially. Private. Chronic and Nervous Dis
eases of Men and Women, whether caused by
lmprudence. excuses or c~ontagion. Seminal
Weakness, Night Losses. Sexual Debility. Loss
OF Sexual Power, Nervous Debility, Blood Dis
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A VERY SHORT TINE
OF money refunded. Recent cases inc few DAYS.
Charges low. especially to the poor. Free
treatment on Fridays-all diseases Of man and
women. The doctor has devoted his life to this
one specially, and his proficiency ~isatteste j By the
who have been cured, successfully
by my new method without the use Of
mercury. The DR.. cures where others fail, Try
him; Or. Schultz will make no charge unless
he effects q cure. ~
~ Persons at a distance cured at home. ALI
trial treatment, oonu Luz
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08

The political situation warns the
muse of the st. Paul "Globe" up to the
following expressive sentiment:
The days of Grover
Are not yet over.
This may not be scientific poetry, but
1t is sound logic.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08
READ THIS TWICE.

suffering is caused by veneral excuses. diseases
and their results. ~
The wonderful Russian New Remedy, is the
pest and surest of all medicines for restoring
strength. ambition and vigur in those who Snaas
from all private. chronic and nervous diseases.
sqch as blood and skin diseases, syphilis, scrof'
illus; fayoas, erysiPe as. salt rheum. pemphigus,
hair, etc. u VI
Private diseases-gonorrhea, gleet, structure.
hidney and bladder troubles, ~cystitis, and all the
SAD effects of youthful follies and excuses. which
80 Inht men for business or pleasure.
Inc wonderful! success of this new remedy de-
pends upon the fact that it supplies an element
which Is found wanting in the blood of
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08

Inc e@"'"' - o YET quite ono year OIu
Il still lacking 9 days to make it a yea
from the day when 'Old Man" Edwards
and Joe Fletcher stumbled upon it il
their search for the source of som
exceedingly rich float which Edwards found
t~wenty-three years ago. They located the
Carbonate, the first claim staked off in the
camp. Last fall they shipped 20 tons oil
ore, and it was that shipment which gave
the camp it's first start. Since then much
development work has been done and the
showing now made by the camp, yet in it's
infancy, is for above the average, and de-
monstrates that all OF the Butte Cities have
not yet been discovered.
Twenty-Five men wintered in the camp,
the altitude Of which is 5000 feet at it's
highest point, namely, Edwards Carbonate.
The coolest weather experienced here dur
ing the winter, as indicated by the Their
mometer was 40 below. Timber abounds
in almost inexbaustible quantities and
plenty OF water for smelling, and all other
purposes, can be obtained from Jerry creek
and Minnesota gulch.
QUEEN SABE.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08
WEAK MEN.

u. Schultz will forfeit $4,000 for apy case
taken under his new remedy which fails ~ Tase
hememDer that 1t is not a patent medicine.
a written guarantee to refund the money If r.
does not affect a cure. IL
or mercury.
r. O 9tHS hours from D a. m. to 8 p. m, and 5 d. m.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08
NERVOUS DEBILITY e,fs. g..

Throat, Skin and Bones, Blothes, Eruptions;
Rheumatism, Falling Hair, Ague, Eczema, Old
Sores, Ulcers, Paint Swellings, from what
ever cause, positively and forever driven from
the system by Safe, Time-Tested Remedies.
We cure Syphilis. recent or old cases, for
Treatment is the result of 81 ears experience.
Cure Guaranteed, Never to Return. Such cases
demand special study, experience and treat
ment. Avoid patent medicines or inexperienc-
ed doctors, or pretenders. Call or write for q
careful opinion.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-08

"ANTED-TO TRADE PIANO OR ORGAN
w for horse, must be gentle and weigh over
yO pounds: For particulars address P. o. Box
1913, Butte, Mont.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-13

DARE FENCING WIFE, Annealed Baling
D Wire, Fodder Yarn, Corn Hooks, Corn Knives,
&C., Enameled Kettles, Brass Kettles, Coal Holds,
Coal Shovels and other goods in the same llne ior
sale at reduced prices. Call and see at 329 King
''loys; oSts 1T. CREIGHTON &soN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-13
RreLlen,s Arnica salve.

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Sores Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, letter,
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faction. or money refunded. Price 2o cents per
boy. For sale by E. s. Leadbeater & Bro
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-13
ALEXANDRIA VA. SATURDAY EVENING APRIL 10 1889
CORPORATION NOTICES,

ATAYoR's OFFICE
IA Ale-andris. Va, April 9th, 1889.
LAST LICENSE NOTICE,
Those who require. and have nos .e. obtained
q city license are hereby notified that they must
do so on or before the Goth instant The Finance
Committee are in need of funds, and longer in.
diligence cannot be given.
ap9 I'd E. E. DOWNHAM, Mayor
OFFICE CITY GAS WORKS,
" Rooms Nos. and Market Building,
Alexandria, Va, April 6, 1885,
NOTICE TO GAS CONSUMERS.
Gas consumers will please take notice that
Monday, the 10th of April 1899 is the last day
for discount on gas bills for the quarter ending
March 10, 1889. No discount will be allowed
after that date. Consumers will please come for.
ward and settle, as this is our last quarter in the
fiscal year and all moneys will have to be collect
q before the 1st of May.
W. b. HATZMON, supt
E. 7. COOK, Clerk. ap6 tit
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ATEW PATENT ADJUSTABLE IRON
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lot Of the above Planes as samples, to which they
invite attention at tho southeast corner of King
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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1889-05-31
WHAT Is LIFE?
The Vital Question Discussed from Va.
rfous Standpoints,

rfous standpoints.
One day, when the featbered sonpsters in
the woods were tired of singing, there was q
long pause. All was quiet and nature itself
seemed lost in meditation.
suddenly the philosophical bulfnch piped,
what is life" to which a little songster
among the leaves replied, "Life is a song"
mo, battle in the dark" said a ground
mole, who just poked his head out of the
ground in the vicinity of the tree among
whose branches the little bird was hopping
around.
ITO my mind 1t is an unfolding" declared
the rosebud, which was just ready to unfold
its beautiful leaves, to the great delight of a
magnificent butterfly, which did not hesitate
to kiss the pretty flower, with these words:
Lille is iull OF idle joy and pleasure"
Say, rather, short summer day." hum.
med jealous one day fly buzzing past.
81 mean that life changes ever with work
and pleasure" mentioned the bee, and II dis.
appeared in the leaves ofthe rosebud to gather
honey.
VI do not see that it is anything else than
idle worry" complained the little ant, drag.
ging blade of straw, which In comparison
to itself was unnaturally long.
"Yes, you are right" little rabbit nodded
from the hazel bush; "life, as sure as live,
Is hard nut to crack"
AT this moment soft rain murmured,
Life consists of tears, all tears"
Life is an ever changing consciousness"
said the thunder cloud floating toward the
ocean. The ocean waves broke against the
shore and sighed, Life is steady battle for
freedom"
mo, you are mistaken, it is freedom"
brilliantly said the eagle, sailing through the
air with its powerful wings.
"Ah, 1t is poor EARTH" moaned the weed,
working its way out OF moor and stone.
The high cedars bowed to each other 10
the earth saying: "Life is striving ever up.
wards" And ripple sounded through the
tops OF the trees until the pasture cried sor.
rowiully Life is rather given up 10 higher
power p
Night had broken in and the solemn dome
prelate advised: "Let us rest, my friends.
AS there was no satisfactory answer given
we will resume our debate tomorrow"
For all | care you may do that" breatbed
the night. "But life is only dream"
The still night ruled over the city and
country and soon morning would draw near.
The student, who was sitting in his out-of-
the-way garnet, lost in meditation, blew out
his little lamp and murmured Life Is only
a school,"
Footsteps were heard on the deserted
streets. A tired citizen going home to rest,
after spending the night in going from
pleasure to pleasure, in spite of which no
complained: Life is an unsatisfied longing
and steady disappointment"
ut is riddle" stammered the new born
morning wind.
Suddenly a glimmering light rose upon the
horizon Higher and higher climbed the
magic light over the top of the woods. The
red morning light greeted the earth and like
a mighty chord it sounded through the uni.
verse: Life is only a beginning. "-From the
German