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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-07
THE VELOCITY OF LIGHT.
1t Takes Light Three Years to Reach Us
from the Nearest Star.

1t Takes Light Three Years to Reach Us
from the Nearest Star.
Youths Companion: Light moves
! with the amazing velocity OF 1876, 600 miles
a second, Q speed a million times as great
as that of q rifle bullet. It would make
the circuit OF the esrth's~ circumference, at
the equator, seven times in one beat of'the
pendulum.
For q long time light was thought to be
instantaneous, but it is nov knownto have
q measurable velocity. The discovery was
first made by means Of the eclipse OF Jupi-
ter's satellites.
Jupiter, like the earth, casts a shadow,
apc when his moons pass through it they
are eclipsed, just as our moon is eclipsed
when passing through the earth's shadow.
Jupiter's shadow far surpasses in magni-
tude that OF the earth. His moons revolve
around him much more rapidly than our
moon revolves around the earth, and their
orbits are nearly in the plane of the plan
cts orbit. Consequently they all, with
the exception OF the fourth. and most
distant satellite, pass through the plan.
eGS SnaQOW n are eclpseQ at every roV.
~olution.
Roemer, q Danish astronomer, made in
1875 some curious observations in regard
to the times Of the occurrence of these
eclipses. When Jupiter is nearest the earth
the eclipses occur about sixteen minutes
earlier than when he is most distant from
the earth. The difference in distance be.
tween the two points is about 1S5, 900, 900
miles, the diameter OF the earth's orbit, or
about twice her distance from the sun.
1t takes light therefore sixteen minutes
to traverse the diameter OF the earth's Or
bit, and half that time to span the dis.
lance between the sun and earth. Light is
thus shown to travel $4,000 miles in a
second, and to take eight minutes-or, more
exactly, 500 ~seconds-in coming from the
sun to the earth.
1t follows that we do not see the sun un-
til eight minutes after sunrise, and that we
do see him eight minutes after sunset.
When we look at a star we do not see the
star as it now is, but the star as was sew
eral years ago. 1t takes light three years
to come to US from the nearest star, and
were it suddenly blotted from the sky we
should see it shining there for three years
to come.
There are other methods OF finding the
velocity of light, but the satellites OF Jupiter
first revealed it's progressive movement.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-07

men now occupying rooms On tbs corner
Of Montana and West Quarts street.
Joe Crossman has resigned his position
with w. II. Jack.
Miss Bishop and Miss Jacobs intend
spending q short time at Helena, soon.
Miss Jenkins goes to Sheridan to teach
scool this winter.
Mrs. Crittenden left yesterday for Jeffer-
son valley.
Pierce Butler has received an appoint
ment in the banking house OF Clark d Lara
bic.
". Simpson, W. G. Smith and s. Lamar,
left yesterday for New York.
Mrs. Hall. who has been very i'll. is con.
valescing.
few friends ct dinner last Sunday eve
ming.
The "Four Jacks are spending a mis-
erable existence, now that Their place is
closed.
Miss Douglas, who has been visiting Mrs.
George Irwin, will return to her home at
Deer Lodge Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chauvin and family will
spend to-day at Wise river.
Mrs. Ringing and sons left for their new
home ut Philipsburg last week.
Mrs. DR.. Leavitt is expected home this
week.
Maud Talbot, who has been quick sick, is
around again.
Mrs. Lynch, with a few friends, will take
dinner at Columbia garden Monday even.
ing.
Frank W. Holmes, the popular book.
keeper OF Ellingwood & Reznor, will leave
in a few days for Portland, Oregon, for q
two months vacation. 1t is rumored
that he will return with Mrs. Holmes.
Miss Anna Long, who has been visiting
at Portland, Oregon, for the past month,
returned yesterday.
Mrs. Newkirk and Mrs. Bordeaux will be
home tomorrow from Boulder hot
springs.
John Morris goes to Pipestone hot
springs to spend a week.
Lula and Hilda Knowles will be bone
from Deer Lodge Monday morning.
Frank Hall goes to New York Monday,
to make fall selections for Cbauvin's furni-
ture house.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-07
A LESSON.

I will give you q lesson in love to-day
With this glad blue sky above US,
And give it freely, with nothing to pay,
For Nature seems to love US.
Come with me, then, to a woodland deep
In ferns and rank green grasses,
Where violsts sleep and wild hyacinthe
peep
In tangled, purple masses.
Where dogwood blossoms a-whitening the
trees,
Listen to tender murmurs
From that frolicsome sweetheart, the raw.
ishing breeze,
The lore of q Thousand summers.
The breeze is old, but never grows old,
And woos in q reckless fashion,
With the mien of lover free and bold
Pleading it's airy passion.
l will give you a lesson in love to-day
my own has been learned these ages;
l will tell you Of all it's passion and play
And show you it's wonderful phases.
We are away from the world, it's folly and
With a day OF heavens own sending,
Love looks in my eyes, n looks yet
Is the lesson near an ending?
My souls " soul, the world is fair,
And we are alone together,
And life, for us, has never a care
Our lesson will last forever!
-[Kate A. Darlington in New Orleans
"Picayune."
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-07
ON THE WOMEN.
ALLEGED APPEAL FROM TACOMA
FOR MARRIAGEABLE FEMALES.

The Mayor OF Boston Receives . Docu-
ment which He il Inclined 10 Regard
~ q Joke-It Asks That the East Send
Its Surplus Women to Tocoma to Make
Homes for Enterprising Young Men.
BosToN. July 2.-Mayor Hart received a
letter signed w. A. Whesleigh, mayor OF
Tacoma, w. T., in which the writer states
that there are about ten men to one wo-
man in the territory, and he
that the mayor and council Of Tacoma APP
peal to the people Of Massachusetts, to send
all the women Of manageable age that
can be spared to the territory and city.
with q view to making pleasant homes for
thousands Of young, a~ble-bodied, indus
trious men who would be glad to marry.
Another resolve is to the effect that the
proclamation be forwarded to the mayor
OF Boston with the urgent request that it
be published broadcast throughout the
and in the hope that all the news
papers OF the commonwealth will print it
once q week for at least three weeks.
Mayor Hart thinks it must be a joke OF
some woody westerner.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-07
RUsSLA'S WHEAT EXPORTS.
Reasnos for the Abnormal Increase.
Americas Great Rival.

Reasnos for the Abnormal Increase.
Americas Great Rival.
WASHINGTON, August 2.-The state de-
partment is in receipt Of an exhaustive
report upon Russian agriculture and &C.
real trade from United States Consul
General Way Of St. Petersburg. 1t says
the exports OF cereals from Russia in the
past two years show an abnormal in
crease, due to three causes, the first being
the crops gathered from both
the black lands and the arabic prairiee;
second, the depreciation OF paper ruble;
and third, the foolish practice of the sys-
tems OF corners" n the United States.
The arabic lands OF Russia in Europe,
Mr.. Way says, excluding Poland, cover an
area OF 100000 square miles in wheat.
The growers of Kansas and Dakota will
see at a glance that the area Of that fertile
territory, with the cheap labor OF Russia,
will always prove to be a formidable rival.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-07
Forfeited Owens Valley Lands.

The Inyo "Independent" OF last satur
day says: About three years ago thou
sands of acres OF land in Owens valley
were located under the Desert Land act by
speculators. Those parties expected that
the boom then prevalent all over the
state would rapidly increase the value Of
the lands, and that they would realize
large profits on their locations. These OK
pectations have not been fulfilled. Many
of the locations are Q forfeited, n
other parties are relocating the lands.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-07
Lost on an Alaskan Glacier.

OMAHA, Neb., August 2.-The "Bee"
prints q letter from Miner W. Bruce, it's
Alaska correspondent, detailing his expe-
fences in Glacier bay. For three days he
was lost on a glacier, but was finally res
cued by Indians in an exhausted condi.
lion. During the time. he witnessed the
mirage of the silent city; first
by Prof. WilloughDy. Bruce
will shortly start on another trip 20 ga
cier bay with Willoughby. bruce ID one
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-07
Idaho's Fearful Forrest Fires.

WASHINGTON, August 2.-Acting Land
Commissioner Stone has received the fol-
lowing telegram from Gov. Shoupe. Of
Idaho territory, dated Boise City, August
q: THE five hundred dollars au-
thorized last Wednesday by Secretary
Mobiles, is inadequate to suppress the
forest fires which are raging in several
counties. Millions OF feet OF timber and q
large amount Of private property is des'
troyed. A telegram from Kstchum, Idaho,
says they are surrounded by fire and fire.
men have been fighting it for the last forty
eight hours. Can you assist us?"
In response to the appeal, the secretary
authorized the expenditure OF an addi-
tional $500.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-07
FOREIGN NEWS GLEANINGs.
Further Proceedings Against Boulangists.
Emperor Williams Visit to England.

Further Proceedings Against Boulangists
Emperor williams Visit to England.
PARIS, August ale Cerrise, Boulangist
leader, and several other adherents OF Gen.
eral Boulanger, have been summoned to
appear in the courts in connection with the
stealing Of the evidence given before the
high court Of the senate.
LONDON, August Emperor William
has been appointed honorary admiral Of
the British navy.
BERLIN, August 2.-The "North German
commenting on Emperor
Williams visit to England, refers to Great
Britain's sympathy with the Emperor who
is indefatigable in the interest OF peace and
says:
"The Spithead review will show the two
nations the magnitude OF the forces at
their disposal in the great task OF civiIiza-
ton undertaken by Europe in the remot-
est quarters OF the globe. England's sym.
.athy with Emperor William marks the
close relations and community of interests
between the two nations"
LONDON, August 2.-The royal grants
bill passed the committee in the house of
this evening. All amendments
we're rejected by large majorities. The
bill will come up for a third reading on
Monday.
CoNsTANTNoPLE, August 2.-The sultan
q displeased at the attitude of the insurg.
in Crete, and decided to suppress the
nsurrection, even IL it has to be done by
'orce.
BELGRADE. August 2.-The ministry has
all three OF the military classes OF
3ervia to muster on Monday. The osten-
,ible reason for the order is that Bulgarian
troops have been ordered to mass on the
rontier on that day, and that Servia de.
lire to be prepared for any e~ventuality.
CAIRO, August IA dispatch from Task
Iays: General Grenielt, to-day, reconnoi.
cred the Dervish camp. The Dervishes
the Egyptian cavalry and killed 81
men. Lieutenant Dagnela dislodged the
)ervishes at Masmas village and killed Is
Il them. Deserters report that Wad El
Tumi Intends, tonight, to make an attack.
PARIS, August 1.-THE Sultan, on behalf
Il the American Art Association, has paid
'rovest sos, $50 francs for MilIet's picture,
The Angelus," which was bought at the
sale.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-07
Killing Elk in the Gallatin.

From the Bozeman "Chronicle:' s.
Pinkerton, the old-time hunter, is in the
city and informs us that there's q party OF
eight men at the head OF the Gallatin, o.
tensibly for the purpose of catching elk
calves. He further states that while he
was in that region last week heheard shots
fired repeatedly, and moreover, saw the
~carcasses OF four elk, which had been killed
for their hides. Mr.. Pinkerton thinks that
an officer ought to be dispatched at once
to arrest the offenders. and is of the
opinion that they would be caught in the
act OF killing all game that they could get
sight upon.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-07
The South Dakota Convention.

Sioux FALLS, s. D., August 2.-The time
OF the convention, to-day, was occupied in
debate as to its power Of fixing the term Of
the first elected set Of state officers before
the constitution goes into effect. As the
schedule is now arranged it will necessitate
general election every year. This the
convention wants to avoid. No decision
was reached.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-07
Brother Anderson Wants a Corner Lot.

From the Bozeman "Avant Courier:
II Marcus DAILY. or some other equally
responsible citizen, doesn't send us, in
~stanter, a warranty deed for an eligible
corner lot in the city Of Anaconda, we don't
Or epose to let this capital question rest,
even temporarily, for a single hour. We
want the deed, not necessarily for publica-
ton, but as an evidence of good faith. etc.
Address, in strictest confidence, W. W. A.,
lock box GIT, Bozeman, Mont.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-07
The North Dakota Convention.

BISMARCK, N. D., August 2.-The princi.
pal fight in the convention was over the
proposition to give every organized county
a representative in the legislature. This
was opposed by many as giving the
sparsely settled western portions Of the
territory more power in the legislature
than it is entitled to. The western men
were defeated, and the convention decided
upon having members and representatives
ut large from senatorial districts.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-07
An Ohio City's Losses by Fire.

RIPLEY, Ohio, August 2.-This morning
fire destroyed every manufacturing estab-
lishment in this city, including the Ripley
Mil Co., the Phonix foundry, Kaney's pi-
ono manufactors the Ohio Valley Piano
Co.'s factory and six dwellings. Loss
5000, 900.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-07
A Train Goes Down an Embankment.

LEADvILLE, Colo, August 2.-Meagre in
formation has been received here, tonight,
from Swanders, on the line OF the Gunnison
division of the South Park railroad, that
a passenger train left the rails near there,
this afternoon. and fell down an embank-
ment, killing VIM. Blanchard. the engineer,
and seriously i~njuring Charles Stowe, the
fireman. Passengers were also hurt but
none seriously. The spreading OF the rails
WAS the cause Of the disaster.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-07
Bad smash-up ON q Connecticut Railroad

NEwBuRG, N. Y, August IA bad
smash.up occurred on the New York &
New England railroad at midnight, q mile
west OF New Britain, Conn. Passenger and
freight trains collided, and their engines
ano q number of cars were wrecked. Half
@ dozen train hands were seriously injured.
All the passengers escaped unhurt.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-07
NO OFFICIAL NEWS IN ENGLAND.
The M~ississippi WAY to Happiness.

JACKSON. Miss, August IA telegram
dated Rosedale, Miss, was received this
afternoon. announcing the killingo Of Charles
M. Hull, editor of the BOLIVAR County
Democrat" by Weissinger, q lawyer, to-
day. Hull is prominently connected.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-07
u-,,,....nt Nevs from Jay-Eye-see.

RACINE, Wis.,, August 2.-Jay-Eye-See,
the remarkable little gelding owned by j.
T. Case, has gone lame, and will not be
trotted again this season. 1t is feared be
will not sgain appear on the track.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-07

M1ssouLA, August 2~.-[Special to The
Miner.]-Ths management Of the 'Missoula
Gazette was changed this morning. Thos.
C. Marshall becoming president Of the COM
pany and L. Mollinelli, late Of the Helena
Journal" assuming the position Of editor
and business manager. A seven-column
daily will be issued on and after the 18th
OF August. The paper continues Demo.
cratic i'm politics.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-07
Colorado on the Lead ore Question,

DENVER, Colo. August 2.-The Denve
Mining exchange passed q resolution pro.
+ast;ng against the free importation Of q
ores from Mexico and British Columbia,
similar to the resolution that had been
adopted at a mass meeting OF the citizens
~ I,eadyille, Georgetown and several
other mining centers OF the state.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-07
How n Great Strike was Averted.

LONDON, August 2.-The Durham miners
tool a vote ON the question OF accepting q
80 - cant. advance offered by the own.
Ien pS Tha rssnlt vas in favor OF accepting
ers. ,na;oritg al one, Thia decision averts
q sss i u; tsislI Tsala psYe fa' g'sst'ss %
record,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-07
THE CANADIANS sTILL ANGRIER.
An Oficial Organ Maker Some Needless
Thseats Against the Yankees.

An Oficial Organ Makes Some Needless
Thseats Against the Yankees.
OTTAWA, August 2.-The "Citizen." or.
gan OF the government here, which has
hitherto been silent on the Behring sea
question, to-day says in it's editorial col
umn:
'If the present government at Washing
ton fails to bring about serious complica-
tions between the imperial government
and the Uuited States, it will be because no
effort has been set forth to produce so n
desirable a result. The truth is that
statesmen OF the calibre OF Webster and
Clay do not now reach maturity in the
southern portion OF this continent. Ped.
ding politicians, seekers after notoriety,
professors OF brag and duplicity, appear
to have monopoly Of all the places Of i'm
aportance, and are To- intent upon forcing
issues with a country which it's people are
rapidly learning to despise, not to fear
them.
"The recent shameful act Of piracy COM
mitted upon q Canadian vessel in Behring
sea is absolutely unjustiiable, and has
only one redeeming feature, namely: that
it will bring the whole question under con-
sideration, and Washington authorities
will be obliged to apologize, az well as re-
compense the owners Of the vessels they
interfered with. II this is not done, what
is left OF the Yankee naval effects will
probably disappear from more seas thar
the Behiing,"
NO OFFICIAL NEWS IN ENGLAND.
LONDON, August Ain the house Of CON.
mons this afternoon, Sir James Ferguson,
parliamentary secretary to the foreign
office, said no authentic Information had
yet reached the government regarding the
seizure OF the British vessels in Behring
sea by the United States government. Nc
understanding has been arrived at in re-
gard to the jurisdiction OF Behring sea.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-07
The Water Let Out of q Dam.

PLAINFIELp, N. j., August 2.-Feltville
is now sale, and the water has lowered
tbree feet. The dam will Immediately be
strenpthened, and additional sluice ways
be cut, SO that it may never again be a
threatening danger.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-07
Metal Market.

NEW YORK, August 2.-Bar silver OK.
Copper-Weaker. Lake, August. $11.7b.
Lead-Dull, but firm. Domestic S.97h.
Tin-Quiet. but steady. Straits, $19.s5.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-07
A Robbers Bold Theft of Diamonds.

KANSAS CRY, Mo-, July IA robber
entered Altman's jewelry store, this after.
noon, asking to be shown some dia.
monds. When produced he grabbed $15,'
600 worth from the tray, jumped into a
hack and escaped.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-07
c,,orsd Minister Killed in Kentucky

LOUISVILLE, August 2.-George Seimer
killed the Rev. Sam. Sharpe at Lebanon,
this morning, both colored. Sharpe was
living with Seimer's sister, claiming that
she was his wife.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-07

La Liberte says Waddington, French
ambassador to London, has been directed
to ascertain what chances the English law
affords for the ~extradition OF General
RoulapgaF. as guilty Of a crime ppiler the
oomman Inv. .'"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-07
Two Men aud Three Boys Torn to Pieces.

MARQUETTE, Mich, August 2.-A terribly
fatal accident occurred at the Republic
mine, late this afternoon, Two cases OF
giant powder exploded in pit No. g, killing
two men and three hoys. Al the victims
wsrs torn to ahrsds. Their names haYs
ast ytt been llsAsRaas
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-07
Railway Losses by Fire at Mandan.

Railway Losses by Fire at Mandan
MANDAN, OAK, August 2.-The Northern
Pacific shed, with 500 cords Of wood,
| 500 tons of coal and twelve freight cars,
was burned, this afternoon. The loss is
SAT, 900.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-07

s+r,Ee and Rioting ON a Pennsyivania
Railroad.
p,,rsBuRs, August 2.-Fivs hundred Ital-
;.ns amnloyed by the Pittsburg, Lake Erie
q Western railroad, near Beaver, struck
ys.tsrdsy iar % increase IN wages, lave
isss aIaAt 4 te|spheps message 'fen sss'se
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-07

st. Louis the Coolest Place Yesterday.
CHcAeo, August 2.-Temperature: New
Work 81, New Orleans SO, Cincinnati 30,
Al. Louis 7e. Chicago "a.
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Lebanon, Kentucky's, Defaulting Treas
urer.

LOUISVILLE, August 2.-Lebanon's com.
mittee to investigate the accounts OF the
treasurer OF Warren county, made a re-
port to-day, which shows that treasurer
Sherman is q dsfaulter to the amount OF
sea, 600. It is rumored that he will be re-
arrested on other charges.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-07

0the legislature $1S a day instead OF So;
and Robinson moved that their pay be 30
sday, and that they may receive 10 cents
smilei for mileage; also, that each member
does make oath that he has not Travelled
W a Tree pass in order to secure the mileage
GAINED. The convention waited while MI.
Robinson put his amendment in writing
S0d when it anne up, Burleiah said tne
sSentleman had forgotten something
mat was h provision that a member hould
swear that he had not taken a drink OIL
ifee whisky, and Bedford suggested that
tnere should be q clause inserted that the
conductor had not forgotten to take up
bis ticket.
Collins held that the pay Of members OF
sae legislature had been too low, and that
wy a day was none too much topay them.
Goddard was not in favor OF increas-
lng or diminishing the pay allowed by the
committee.
Luce moved to amend section 8 BY max.
ing 1t read that no session oil the legislature
snail exceed 80 days.
Collins motion to increase the salary OF
members to $40 per day, was opposed oy,
uuriee, who said the state could o amor
70 pay such a large sum OF money. Ihe
notion was put and lost.
Clark moved to amend section 5 by re-
ducing the
TERM OF THE FIRST L~EGIsLATURE
TO rs days. j. K. Toole explained why
The first legislature after the adoption oil
The constitution was given ninety days
Time, as a great many important matters
would have to be considered, Middleton
also opposed the motion, which wal lost.
TX, Toole moved that lat the seat q!
gGgerRmentt should DO inserted ip the pro-
,,lPloR for ncrahera Oh Tia legislature tp
EsSst. TIC aotiaa was carried.
fAf ssseEa FQesasy slter tAt aFst Mop