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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-28
1t is announced that in the floral ca,

1t is announced that in the floral cam
paign for the choice of national flower,
which is now in active progress in all
parts Of the United States, the result of
the voting thus far has given the whole
number cast: For the Golden-rod, 81
per cent; for the Mayfower (Arbutus), 21
per cent; for the Laurel, 81 per cent.
for the Dandelion, 8 per cent; for the
Sunfiower, I per cent, and the remaining
SH per cent. scattering for numerous
other flowers and plants. 1t is really
hard to choose between the two varieties
leading the list, except that the one is
all fragrance, and the other is rather of
show. 1t is alpha and omega. The
beautiful arbutus greets US first in the
spring, and the gaudy golden-rod fingers
to add zest to the sombreness of autumn.
The universally of the latter will
probably secure it a general preference,
Notwithstanding that it is somewhat of
pest in the farmers fields in many To-
calities. 1885, H
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-28

The races at the track this week have
demonstrated that Montanians do not
have to go to Monmouth Park or Jerome
Park to see good racing. For this, credit
is due to such ardent lovers of fine horse
flesh as Marcus Daily and A. C. Beckwith,
who, especially the first, have done more
than any other men to raise the standard
of racing in the territory by the most
liberal and judicious use of their money
In the importation Of the finest strains
OF horsefesh that love or money can buy.
The results of this have been seen here
this week in the performance of Beck
with's Faust making the fastest 3-year-
old time extant, and in Days Yolo Maid
breaking the pacing record in 2:124 yes
terday.1 The latter performance places
the Maid really in the front rank, taking
into consideration the fact that the Butte
track is several seconds slower than the
Eastern tracks, on which a lower record
has been made. These gentlemen run
their horses for blood, and they cannot
be too warmly congratulated for the pub
lic-spiritedness that makes such perfor-
mances possible. for spectators here to
witness.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-28
Mrs, ". r. KEITHLY DEAD,
Death Supposed to Have Been Caused b,
an Overdose of Morphine.

an Overdose of MOrphina.
DIR. Howard was summoned yesteroa,
to hold ar inquest on the body of Mrs
W.. Il. Keithly, who was found dead in the
dining room OF her residence on East
Broadway, yesterday morning at 6 O'Clock.
The lady's death was wholly unexpected
and for that reason it was deemed best to
ho.d an iDquisition. Several witnesses
were examined principal of whom was Miss
Lulu Lockwood, sister OF deceased. Miss
Lockwood deposed that Friday evening
Mr.. keithly came to her and requested her
to visit his house and remain with Mrs.
kelthly who was complaining OF not feel.
ing we'll. She did as requested and sat up
talking with deceased until about IL
O'Clock when they retired for the night but
arose at hall past twelve and went to the
fire, returning at about one O'Clock, Wit.
ness went to bed but deceased after dis.
robing took a chair in the dining room and
appeared to be in an unusually happy mood.
In a little while thereafter, witness said.
MRS. kelthly took a teaspoonful OF some
KIND OF medicine and gave a like dose to
the witness who said it made her feel very
stupid and caused her to fall asleep. She
awoke two or three times during the night
and urged deceased to go to bed each time
but she refused. Witness then did not
awake again until 6 O'Clock Yesterday
morning and found decease ! dead on the
loci OF the dining room in a kno cling posi-.
ton. ~
Other witnesses examined were Mr.. Keith.
y, John krall, Drs. Leavitt and Sarchet.
Dr. Sarchet testified that he had been !
called Friday afternoon to attend deceased
and found her suffering from the effects OF
iiquor: He prescribed for her and then !
ieit. he also deposed that deceased had |
often taken large doses of laudanum. and
alter viewing the body gave it as his opin.
ION that death had been caused by an over.
dose OF morphine.
lie jury returned a verdict in accordance
with the doctors opinion. but failed to
state whether the medicine had been te kan
accidentally or Intentionally.
Funeral will take place this afternoon at
q O'Clock from the family residence.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-28
Hdf tt11tE FIRE
Three Buildings Burned to the ero,,,
Early This Morning.

GaIAS 1hls morning.
At 1880 o'clock Friday fire ,,,
out in 6 large frame barn situated i, nv
alley below Mercury street and betwou'
Washington and Jackson. Before the ~
partment could get water on the blaze ~.
barn was q total wreck as was also q onN
story frame building adjoining on tho
north.
For a while it looked as though avouu
building in the block would be destrovsS
but by laying an additional line Of boso
ard getting two streams to play on the fro
the fremen soon had it under control and
confined it to the barn and residence A
small wooden shed was also burned and
the rear end OF two cottages facinp Ma
curry street were badly damaged.
The buildings destroyed belonged to n
Girard, and it is estimated that his Ioss
will be about $500. AS the owner conId
not be found it was impossible to learn
whether his loss was covered by insur.
ance.
Ellingwood & Reznor occupied the barn
as a stable for their delivery horses, and
managed to save about everything thew
had in the building.
Sam Leroy camein as loser on account
Of breakage to furniture, he occupying one
OF the scorched cottages.
The fire is supposed to have been OF in.
cendiary origin.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-28
A SUCCESSFUL BOLF HUNT.
Organized Raid on the Pirates of the
Wyoming Prairies.

Wyoming Prairies.
Cheyenne, Wyoming. August Is, special:
Cheyenne and the surrounding country has
for several days been aroused in anticpa-
tion OF the wolf hunt, which was set for
Wednesday. The OVERLOOKING granger pop
ulation from Nebraska has gradually driven
the wolves farther and farther into Wyom-
ing. With wide stretches of prairie for them
to operate in and much stock for them to
prey upon, they have thrived wonderfully
in their Wyoming homes. Calves, colts and
even y~earling stock have been successfully
slaughtered by this pest. and so daring
have they lately become that a genuine wolf
hunt was organized as a speedy method OF
securing their slaughter.
The matter was taken in hand by the in.
terested ranchmen, such as C. P. Organ, N.
r. Davis, A. Martin, II. b. Nelly, j. w.
Judge Miller. and equally well.
known citizens. 1t WIS arranged that a
rendezvous be made In Il ravine at Chalk
Bluffs. Such as desired, and the emplr yes
the men chiefly interested, were to meet
designated points at daybreak on
morning. From these various
points they were to move tow ard a COM
mon center, rounding in such wolves as |
came across. Later in the morning |
dens OF the animals were to be fumi.1
with sulphur, and if necessary blown
up with giant powder.
At 6 o'clock half the town seemed to be |
astir. Many equipages were in readiness, |
and ladies and gentlemen on horseback to
5he number OF seventy-fve were soon con-
created at various points. At z O'Clock
The cavalcade moved to Organs ranch,
one mile from the city, and two hours
were at the rendezvous.
There a barbecue with all the trimmings
lad been prepared for them, and the pic
tic feature of the affair was thoroughly en-
Dyed.
About 2 O'Clock a general movement was
made toward two OF the dens. In one OF
he dens seven wolves were known to be,
md in another two. Both were thoroughly
moked with sulphur. and this producing
10 effect, they were blown out with giant
l.
Two wolves were killed on the open
rairie and about a dozen coyotes. The
to the city was not made until about
O'Clock. /.
Another hunt will probably be very soon /
the first having proved sue 8
'ssful in every respect. /,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-28
BEWARE OF THE AMBUSH.

1t is to be hoped the Democrats will
not be lured into a false security by the
present chickering's Of the Republicans in
Silver Bow county OF throughout the
state.
When the time comes the obstinate
ones now will take their pills with SEEM
ing delight and will be ready to swear
they were s~ugar-coated. The duty Of the
Democrats, in the premises, is to organ
ize and prepare for the contest.
Much of the present Republican bus
ter is purely deceptive, in fact, a sort Of
ambush into which they hope to draw the
Democrats during the fall campaign.
Democrats should organize and prepare
for the battle without hope Of quarter.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-28
He Blacked all Their Boots

There is an old man in Washington
R1ger Evans, who claims to have
polished the boots OF every President since
the time OF Jackson. He has been obliged
attimes to resort to peculiar devices to &C.
complish his designs on The shoes of a new
Up to u few weeks ago he had
been able to capture Harrison's feet.
but he met the President one day recently
about a block from the White House.
Harrison's shoes were dusty and in an in
Evans had his box on the ground.
before the President realized what had
happened, had begun to WELD his brushes
Harrison had to submit.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-28
Chinese Free MasOns at MissOula.

From the "Missoulian" OF August 2l:
The Chinese Free Masons were having a
great time last night on the island. Hun.
dreds OF candles were burning. and a feast
was prepared in honor OF the occasion.
One member OF the crowd, who had a few
more degrees, cayorted around With a
striped shirt on and q red handkerchief tied
around his head. He informed the white
people who had gone near to see the unique
performance, that "Chinaman no likee
white man then" and the whites galIuped
up the bank. The little party lasted until
after midnight.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-28

Governor Whites action in refusing to
interfere further with the execution of
the death sentence of Harry Roberts. is
generally commended by Butte people.
The recent visit of the Governor to this
city doubtless convinced him that the
advice given by THE MINER was founded
on the popular impression as we'll as on
the justice of the situation, and the Gov
ernor acted wisely in needing it.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-28

The smoky condition Of the atmos-
phere. yesterday, gave rise to the suspi-
cion that mountain fires were again rag
ing the country. This suspicion is con-
firmed by the dispatches in THE MINER,
this morning, from Anaconda, to the ef-
feet that much damage has already been
done on Mill Creek and in that vicinity
by the confiagration which was discovered
yesterday morning.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-28

One redeeming feature of the Republi-
can ticket made at Anaconda, yesterday,
was the nomination Of MIR. Richards Of
Butte. Thus the west side was compli-
mented, even though it was done at the
expense of the candidate, who is hid
away rs effectively as it was possible to
hide a candidate who looms up head and
shoulders above the others.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-28
.REyoLUTIoNs IN HAYri.

THE "REVOLUTI0N" IN HAITI.
News from Hayti is to the effect that
Legitime has given up the hopeless
struggle against Hyppolite, the rebel,
ard has abdicated, and that the latter
has taken possession Of the formers
palace at Port au Prince.
This situation robs the rebellion of its
obnoxious popular features and at once
clothes it with responsibility: in fact. 1t
is no longer a mere rebellion 1t has
become a revolution" and Hyppolite,
instead of longer being a rebel and a
traitor, is a leader of the patriotic army.
Thus it is that success lends dignity
to a cause that would otherwise pass into
history as deserving only a%pprobrious
recognition.
The result in Hayti is not q surprise
to close observers. Whatever the merits
Of the controversy, it has been evident
for some time that the mastery in
activity of Legitime meant defeat, in
the end. The cause which does not pro-
gress, retrogrades, as nothing stands
still. Legitime has for months been
simply on the defensive, and it seemed
merely a question Of how long he could
hold out his defense.
Whether the isIand-or that part OF the
island known as Hayti-win be better
governed than before. is questionable.
Still, it could hardly be subjected to
greater disagreement. VoodoOism, IL
centiousness, crime, idolatry and idle
ness reign supreme. These vices are in
the aseendancy. If severity tends to i'm
prove morals, Hayti should be a model OF
for the hand Of the tyrant
has long been exercised there. What the
stamping out process will be is a ques-
ton. It seems more probable that kinder
and wiser counsels would go further to-
ward regeneration than the old and long
tried processes of the iron rule, yet the
.blaek republic" is not likely to be thus
under its present executive, nor
for years to come.
1t is not unlikely that the remedy will
be found in annexation to the only
country that has ever tried the expert
ment of doing with as little government
as possible.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-28
Every Democrat should register.
What means these incendiary fires in
Butte ? Is there a ire-bug here?

A Washington letter remarks that "the
administration is, so to speak, on the
wing just now, and little is being done
in any of the departments outside, of
routine business. The several secretaries
fit in and out of town in a sort of Jack
O. lantern style that is somewhat bewil-
dering to the fellow who tries to keep
track Of them"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-28

Some political shysters are trying to
make o little political capital out Of the
hanging of Roberts, yesterday. They
will fail signally. The Governor could
not be Influenced by such tricks into re-
versing the judgment Of the jury which
found Roberts guilty, nor will public
opinion be biased by such contemplate
devices.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-28
FLOODS AND FOREST DESTRUCTION

FLOODS AND FOREST DESTRUCTION
In the August "Lippincott," DR.. Felix
L. Oswold expresses the conviction that
affairs on this mundane sphere are sim
ply going from bad to worse in conse-
quence of the constantly Increasing
devastation by river floods. And the
cause of the river floods is the destruc-
ton of the hillside forests along the
shores Of the rivers.
As long as the river hills are lined
with trees, the soil beneath is soft anu
spongy. The leaves, living and dead,
catch the rain and hold it gently to pro-
mote the growth of vegetation. The
trees once cut off, the rainfall Iushes
down the hillsides in the spring floods,
washing ghast;y, yawning gullies, and
pouring headlOng into the river, causing
destructive and widespread floods. The
soil of the hills is washed off, leaving
them barren and rocky. The sand and
soil rush into the roaring river and
cause it to become more and more shall
low, to make higher floods.
In the torrid summer days, when the
moisture that should have remained in |
the soil is most needed, the earth is hot
and parched as a desert. So southwest
ern Asia, northern Africa and southern
once the most fertile regions on
the globe, supporting teeming millions
Of people, have become sandy barrens.
through cutting off the trees
the highlands along the water
And so the whole United States will
become like Arizona in time, unless the
nurderous tree stripping policy is stop
,ed. The only way to stop the floods
md reclaim the deserts is to replant the l
rees and let them stand. I
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-28
A Hot Wave Strikes Miles Citv.

MILES Cry, August 23.-[Special to The
Miner. -This afternoon a hot wind came
up from the southeast and blew for about
three hours at a velocity OF nearly fifteen
miles per hour. The temperature was 95
degrees, the hottest known for the year.
1t was almost un~bearable, and people
sought refuge in their houses. Fruit and
vegetables in front Of stores were wilted,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-28
CAN HE BE CON VICTEDe
Brazier, the Murderer of Brown, Consents
to Return to Montana.

MILES CITY, Mont, August 23.-Ispecia,
to the Miner.]-Word has been received
here from William Calthay, the cowboy
deputy Sheriff who caught Alfred Brazier,
the murderer OF Brown, and who is now in
Regina, N. W. Ter, with him, that Brazier
consented to come back without being
extraditsd, and that he will start at once
for this place.
1t is understood that Brazier is backed
by the cowboy element; that they aided his
escape at the time OF the murder.
1t is expected that witnesses against him
will be hard to find, although there is not
the slightest olbt that the murder was
cowardly and u~uprovoked.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-28
Mexican
Mustang
Linime1t
CURES
THIS GOOD OLD sTAND'B1

accomplishes for everybody exactly Wna' n',"-trd
forit. One Of the reasons for the great pop :~orssi
the Mustang Liniment is found in It's n,'dcts
applicability. Everybody needs sucn n.dsrt
The Lumberman needs 1t in case u,iIru s
The Housewife needs 1t for geneFa bIs MED
The Canaler needs 1t for his teams anu ~ vol
The Mechanic needs it always 0n
bench.
The Miner needs It in case Of emersep u,.bortt
The Pioneer needsit-can'tgetal onS va asp
The Farmer needs it in his house.
and his stock yard. uee)
The Steamboat man or the bO"'"
it in liberal supply afioata and ashore j. ss Css
The Horse.fnncfer needs I'LL
friend and safest reliance. I'LL ave tS
The StOck.grower needs It'll w."
of dollars and q world Oh 'nI rpedtP
The Railroad mar needs it and WIZ ~ dangers
long as his life is a round Of accidents ~Sarp Is nOt1'
The Backwoodsman needs H. Lrors to LIE
like it as an antidote for the 1erspr.
limb and comfort which surround the pi .nra amons
The Merchant needs it about bis S'O and vss'
his employees. Accidents will happste stOua.
these come the Mustang Linimen' ,T,a the best"
Keep q Bottle In the House,
economy. 1ts,mnedDN
Use In case of accident saves pam a s~tabIe"
Keep a Bottle Always 10 INC
when wanted.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-28

4 CALIFORNIA; wine industry is depressed.
II is suggested that the cause is to be
found in the fact that the wine is not
what it ought to be, and what it could
just as we'll be as not. 1t is a case of
poor goods and consequent poor markets.
The producer must remove the mote from
his own eye. 81 i.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-28

|heat ana faCd, Tramp ). sssofd, Bradshaw
third and [ onde fourth. Time, 2:25.
Mutual paid 1926. First money vent to
Pink. second to Condo, third to Tramp 8.
and fourth to Col. Bradshaw.
Z FIFTH RACE.
Pacing and tro.ting, mile hea ts. two in
three, purse $500. Entries: Frank, CHI. g.,
Chas. McIver; w. H., pinto g., Tom Burns;
Pomp, b. g., F. Fancher; Allen Roy. 6. g.,
John Green.
Frank sold first choice, Pomp second.
start was had, but the pinto
broke soon after starting and fell behind,
|Pomp taking the lead which he held till
the homestretch q reached, where he
went off his feet and Frank vent to the
front and won the heat, w. HI. second,
Pomp third and Allen Roy fourth. Time
2:26. Mutuals paid $3.50.
Second heat-Pomp went to the front
and kept it to the finish, Frank second, w.
81. third, Allen Roy fourth. Time, $50.
Mutuals paid $3.50. !,
Third h~eat-Pomp took the lead and
held it to the finish, winning the heat and
race; w. II, second, Frank third. Time,
2:25. No Mutuals.
SIXTH RACE.
Special running, 6O0-yard dash. Entries
Indian Tom. Half Moon and Red Bird.
This race was run after 8 o'clock and no
tally OF it could be kept on account OF
darkness. Indian Tom won it however.
No pools sold. i.
A special half-mile running race for q
purse OF 500 was sandwiched in between
two of the other races. The entries were
Nav Queen, johnny Eye-Ball and Sorrel
Dan. May Qneen won, johnny Eye.Ball
second and Sorrel Dan last. Time, 81.
SUMMARY.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-28

Evidently the Helena Republicans are
not united On Power. There is objec-
ton to him In the acamp Of his friends.
Still, 1t is possible the "kickers" will be
sffectnally whipped into the traces when
the time comes.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-28

To placate the west side, the Republic
cans nominated Mr.. Richards, but they
took care to sandwich him in such a way
that, even with success, he could be
neither honered nor benefited.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-28

The Seattle Journal" has changed
from an Independent to a Democratic
newspaper. That's another good sign
that Washington will 60 Democratic this
fall.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-28

Mr.. Reach, president of the Muldoon
Mining company, returned to the citv
yesterday from a visit to the company;s
property. He reports a large body Of rich
ore in the shaft, and says Indications for a
large and paying mine are most favorable.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-28

Meeting of the Teachers institute of Sill.
yer Bow county will be held at the high
school September 16 and Is inclusive.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-28

AHrwhen the subscriber 20 orders his SUBJ
scription, will be discontinued at the end o. the
time paid for, otherwise It will be continued.
When the Semi Weekly Is 30 continued, 1t will
be charged for ct the rate of $500 per IN
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-28

II you have a lurking suspicion that
you may want to vote, next October, it
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-28

go, Ills very doubtful il Power will get
from under Pembertons load Of hay, this
wear.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-28

Nonldh't be a bad idea to get registered.
Keu will not be able to vote either early
or often unless your name appears on the
registry list.