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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-23
THE COPPER SITUATION.

~ THE COPPER SITUATION.
Whatever private kilograms may have
been received as to the copper situation
in France, no press dispatches have ar
rived at THE MINER Office up to the mo-
ment Of the present writing (midnight)
to warrant the assumption that the syn
dictate has collapsed. While such a con-
dition Is not at all improbable. under tie
inflated prices at which copper has been
sold, the collapse is evidently STAYED of,
for, were 1t otherwise, the fact would
have certainly been known in Paris, Lon
don and New York at the time the late
cablegrams were sent to this country.
The reports do, Of course, show q grad
ual decline in prices. the New York quo
tation being is cents. But this decline
is indicative Of a healthful turn in
affairs, rather than Of a sudden topping
over Of the market from a dangerous al
titude. It means that prices are gradu-
ally craving down to. a safer leyel-a
~ '.' a.ItHFtfI
point at which copper may be once more
found on the market at q price that the
public can afford to purchase it. This
will be better for all, in that it will in
sure a bona fde public demand for the
article and thus insure prosperity for the
producer In steady consumption.
It Is time the situation were looked
squarely in the face. 1t will insure the
best results.
The situation is evidently one that will
not materially affect Butte interests.
The MINER last fair advised Montana
producers and business interests to pre-
pare for the inevitable-the certain drop
in copper prices. There is evidence that
this warning has been needed. Antici-
pating what Is now taking place, the
producers have made ample preparations,
and not one Of them Is found unpre-
pared nor astonished.
The French and London people have
overreached themselves, in this syndicate
business, and they are the losers. But
the good sense and business tact Of the
American producers find them calmly
viewing the situation, and plying the
transatlantic cousin for his rashness.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-23
The Fav0rite

aledicine for Throat and Lung Diff.
culties has long been, and still is, Ayers
Cherry Pectoral. It cures Group,
Whooping Cough, Bronchitis, and
Asthma; soothes irritation of the
Larynx and Fauces ; strengthens the
Vocal Organs; allays soreness of the
Lungs; prevents Consumption, and,
even in advanced stages of that disease,
relieves Coughing and induces Sleep.
There is no other preparation for dis
eases of the throat and lungs to be com-
pared with this remedy.
"My wife had a distressing cough,
with pains in the side and breast. We
tried various medicines, but non did
her any good until I got a bottle Of
Ayers Cherry Pectoral, which has cured
her. A neighbor, Mrs. Glenn, had the
measles, and the cough was relieved by
the use of Ayers Cherry Pectorai. |
have M hesitation in racomfnan1jnr tEiS
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-23

with the old man. Russell wants to be
! senator. and with the senators stand.
The father 10 q strong believer In the
heredity Of office and the virtue Of linesl
distinction. because Of the great things
they have done for him; 30 he naturally
enough encourages the boy in his sena-
|toriai aspirations.
The political field was too crowded In
Indiana for both father and son, 80 the
Junior partner of the Harrison nrm was
sent to Montana to establish q branch
Office, just in time to catch the statehood
boom. Now the senior member Of the
firm Ia In q position to help the Junior
partner by turning over to him all the
Federal patronage I'm that section, and
the young man is taking advantage Of 1t.
II young Mr.. Harrison Is man OF such
p high order Of abilities that he could be
singled out as a ct representative for the
new State of Montana In the United
States Senate, he will have no need Of
Federal patronage to boost him into posi-
tion. If he is not a man Of unusual
and has not conducted himself.in
. way to command the respect and conf
dence Of the Montana people, then his
candidacy, under the circumstances, Is a
insult to the Intelligence Of the
whom he proposes to represent.
More than that, it is discreditable to the |
administration at Washington. We have
lot yet drifted SO far toward plutocracy
" aristocracy that any man should owe
lis elevation in politics to the accident
Il birth.
We apprehend that the people Of Mon
ana are Of the opinion that every tub
hould stand on it's own bottom; and
Vhen the time comes for the new state to
make up its Senatorial jewels, the selec-
lon will be made without reference to-
he e%xtraneous conditions that young
lr. Harrison ia trying to create in his
svor. :
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-23
A MANIFEST DUTY.

The Chicago Herald" has won doubt
full honors in the warfare against the 50
cial and political agitators of that city
1t has clamored loudly for the blood Of
every person who preached political reyo.
luton. Were the anarchists and social.
lists ten times blacker than the Herald
paints them, they would be models OF
morality and saintliness in comparison
with the fiends who defy law, decency
and common humanity in the dens of the
pineries OF northern Wisconsin and Mich
.igan. ...
Why does net the Herald" turn
its batteries on these villains Of the pin
cries, instead Of wreeking its vengence
on men and women who are engaged in
what they evidently honestly believe to
be a movement to aameliorate the condi-
ton of their suffering fellow-creatures =?
The pinery monsters make no pretensions
of decency OF humanity. Their crimes
are greater than all the social revolutions
dreamed Of by a Tucker, a Proud
hon, an Owen, a Fourier, or q St.
Simon.
The Herald" can win laurels by cru
Of this character, honors Of greater
worth than those heaped upon 1.-THE
T~hunderer'' for its questionable work Of
melting the English Government to force
on the Crimean war.
Every newspaper in the land should
join in a demand for the immediate Grad
Of the pineries infamy. The
should demand it. Then would
the officers Of the law in Wisconsin and
Michigan find back bone sufficient to do
their manifest duty.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-23

AND even Lewiston, In Fergus county,
wants to DO considered a candidate for the
possession OF M0ntana's capital site.
ATTEND the Democratic Central Com
mittee meeting, tomorrow night.

WHITELAw REID, editor Of the New
York Tribune" has been appointed
Minister to France. This is another Of
Harrison's thrusts at the labor interests.
Reid has fought labor interests for
years, employing one Of the most noto-
rious rats" In the whole country, one
Thompson, In order to maintain the
Tribune" as a rat Office" Organized
labor everywhere protested, but still
Reid persisted, and now that a Republi-
can president is in the White House, he
is being paid for his perfdy.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-23

The Rev. Cyrus Cort, pastor Of the Re.
formed Church of Greencastle, Indiana,
takes occasion to express his view on the
prohibition question, and they are sound,
too. He not only considers the doctrine
unscriptural and wrong in principle, but
opposed to the genius Of our free govern
ment. "As a practical measure Of tenn
perance REFORM" he declares, "prohibi-
tion has been largely a failure, and it
tends to create a community Of spies
the most abomlnable state Of affairs"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-23
The Great Belt Coal Fields,

Great Falls Leader: New extensions ara
being constantly opened in the Great Bell
coal fields. They have recently been traced
as far as Mr.. Armington's ranch, about
three miles up the creek. There are iou,
principal openings, from which considerable
quantities of coal have been taksn-tbs
Cashier, the Willard, the Brown and the
Watson-all well developed, with rooms,
tunnels, ETC., veins OF fine bituminous coal,
the first named having an SOO-foot tunnel,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-23

BUT few voters are registering. Why
this delay? The register clerks have
just reason for complaint, because the
final day or two will witness a rush of
voters SO great that the clerks cannot &C
commOdate them. After the registration
is completed only limited time is al
lowed in which to make copies of the
lists, print the same, and post them in
places around the city. The
earlier the rush in registering is over
with, the better will 1t be for the public
and all concerned.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-23

HELENA policemen are getting awfully
mad. The COWS of that town have q
habit of switching their tails against
the plate-glass Window, of eating the
grass out Of the streets, and Of hooking
the policemen off the sidewalks. The
council talks Of drawing up q resolution,
demonstrating with the cows on their
conduct.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-23
AFFAIRS OF THE c., h. e. q.
no" the Company's Surplusage was r.
duced by the Engineer's StriI.

. SGTlAe
BOSTON, March 19.-The annual report
OF the Chicago. Burlington & Quincy rail
road Tor 1888 shows that in comparisor
WITH 1887, the gross earnings, decrease
o,|o1,oOO Expenses, increase So .7s5 .
1oo: Net earnings decrease, Sc, 900,
Divloends decrease, $2,291, 900. Debt in.
The directors say that after many ,ros
porous years, the Chicago, Burlinpton &
quincy Co.. has experienced a year Of seri.
GUS reverses. After paying fixed charges
including $7OO, 900 contributed to sinkino
iunds and dividing s per cent. upvn the
capital stock, the accounts show g. def.
cheney for the year of 81, 331, 900 which it.
nas oeen necessary to take from the accu.
INFLATED surplus of the company"
The report attributes this to tba ....
neer,s strike, and to the operation of the
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-23
The Aftnstrels Boomins.

Another Dig audience witnessed the per-
formance OF Goodyear. Cook & Dillon's
Minstrels last night at Maguire's Opera
House, and q more enthusiastic one could
not be found anywhere. Every song was
encored, every act ~applauded to the echo.
and the club swinging act which is certainly
the best ever seen here caused q furore.
The whole show ia immense, not a single
weak point. The business OF the week win
be extremely large. Seats are selling last
for every performance. The company win
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-23

The budget debate in the Canadian
Parliament on C~aRtright's resolution in
favor Of closer tradesrelations with the
United States, continued Tuesday night.
Finally q vote was taken, and the reso-
luton" was defeated by 40 majority. This
result was ANTICIPATED. but the Canadians
declare that t-doss- not represent tbs
sentiment'of the people, but only that of
the government officials.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-23

1T IS the opinion of the London "Tele-
graph" that the speech of Prime Minister
Salisbury at Walford, Tuesday, seals the
fate Of the present government. 1t was q
bold defiance Of the liberal and home rule
followers, and means that the fight will
be sharper than ever.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-23

OVER the signature Of "A Young Re-
publican" a correspondent writes to THE
MINER that the young Republicans of
Montana do not intend to be dictated to
by the Republican bosses who are ar
rogating to themselves the control of
Montana affairs at Washington. Doubt
less the correspondent means just what
he says, but actions sometimes speak
louder than words, and the work of the
bosses goes on apace.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-23

A.. THE Berlin 'Volks Zeitung" was sup
pressed for publishing an article prais-
ing the leaders of the insurreetion In
Germany Of 1884. When will the world
be tolerant enough to allow a free ex-
preston Of honest sentiment on all sab
iectS "r ..s
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-23
As 10 rHE STATE Capital.


Annmber Of the enterprising and am.
bilious cities Of Montana are putting
firth their claims for consideration In
connection with the discussion as to the
proper location Tor the capital Of Mon.
tana. The latest aspirant, and, In some
respects, the most meritorious, Is Deer
Lodge.
The citizens Of that pretty city pro
pose to buy the Joseph A. Brown ranch,
lying adjacent to and east Of the college
grounds, on one of the finest .plateaus Of
Montana. 1t Is a part Of the rich and
beautiful Deer Lodge valley, and imme-
diately oyerlooks the floral city. These
groundsit is proposed to donate to the
rock-bopnd mountain state Of Montana
in fee simple, as grounds for the capital
buildings.
The 25yOO0citizens OF Butte are inaposi-
ton to consider impartially the claims
put forth by each Of The, ambitious COM
munities of Montana. The extreme
eastern end Of the state, as well as Mad
ison, Jefferson, and Bsayerhead counties.
together with the whole west side, COM
over 60 per centum Of the entire
population, evidently look with
favor on the project Of the capitals re-
moval. A short line through the Home
stake or Pipestone passes would bring
Eastern Montana and the rich and fertile
valley7of the Gallstin into closer COM
with Western Montana, and
thus: geographical interests would be
-.
As to the rivalry Of the two cities Of
Deer LodgecountH surely1Anaconda and
Deer Lodge could be trustedto harmonize1
interests and amicably agree upon d site.
Anaconda, like Butte, has rich mines and
business interests which fully eccupythe
lttention of her citizens and make the
crambles for capital sites seem puerile, |
n
Deer Lodge 10 richly endowed by ma
lre for the possession Of the efmine
Vhich hangs 50. loosely ON fair Helena's
houlders. Situated on q beautiful plain,
nth delightful climate, with crystal
ure water flowing down from mountain
lights, with every advantage for drain-
&c, and centrally located, 1t is one Of
rarest places in the whole region for
he building of the c~apitalcity OF the'em-
Ire state Of the great Northwest.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-23
hepublicanism and tn. No.

HARRISBURG Patriot: The statso,
ae.aS Is strongly democratics and male
nans journals frequently allude to the ne.
nstsa oa.rages which they claim ara nar,
Ta~s' 'ea there. The county of Brazos IN
isa;.1s however is represented in the stat.
thonah 6y a colored republican. al.
TIE loot - democrats are in the maior;tv
colo,a a'e suggests the query: How nay
rennhI;o. neu are in the legislature in ths
''puoncan state Of Pennsylvania !" 'ne
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-23
Cough NJ edicine

to every one afflicted. "-RObert HOrt-n,
Foreman Headlight, Morrillton, Ark.
ct have been afflicted with ASTHMA
for forty years. Last spring 1 was taken
with a violent cough, which threatened
to terminate my days. Every one pro-
nounced me in consumption. I deter
mined to try Ayers Cherry Pectoral.
Its effects were magical. I was immedi-
ately relieved and continued to improve
until entirely recovered Joel Billiard,
Guilford, Conn.
"Six months ago I had a severe hem
orrhage of the lungs, brought on by an
incessant cough which deprived me of
sleep and rest. I tried various rene
dies, but obtained no relief until I be-
gan to take Ayers Cherry Pectoral. A
few bottles of this medicine cured me-
Mrs. E. Coburn, 10 Second ST., Lowell,
Mass.
"For children afflicted with colds,
coughs, sore throat, or Group, l do not
know of any remedy which will give
more speedy relief than Ayers Cherry
Pectoral. have found it, also, invalu-
able in cases of Whooping Cough
Ann Lovejoy, 1857 Washington street,
Rnaton Moca
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-23
THE MONTANA MARsHALsHIP MUD
.rs ,.t.l. DIE.

80
" .se@r. DIE.
When the effort to eclipse the influence
Of the G.. A. r. was made by Sergeant
Warren and the son Of his Pa, in secur-
ing the appointment Of Irwin to be Mar.
shall of Montana in the place Of Colonel
]. D. jerks, who wa recommended by
the G. A. R., they perhaps did not realize
that a faux pas equally irritating at
Washington, though less serious in con-
sequences, was likely to follow. Tt did,
however, and the Washington CORES
pondent Of the Chicago Herald" tells
the story, Notwithstanding the efforts to
keep 1t secret.
Under date Of Mach 18th the CORES
pondent says that General Miller came
very near placing President Harrison in
an embarrassing fix. owing to a blunder
for which either the former or some of
the officials in the department of justice
is responsible. When Assistant Secre-
tary Pruden rode up to the capitol he
had in his official bag the following
nominations among a number of others:
Lewis Wolfley, of Tucson, A. T., to be
governor of Arizona; jeremiah Sullivan,
Of Montana, to be collector of customs
for the district of Montana and Idaho;
Ebert D. Weed, of Montana, to be United
States Marshal for the Territory Of Mon
tana.
Mr.. Pruden had not been in the Senate
five minutes before he found out that the
had already sent in the name
Of Mr.. Irwin for the same office, and,
what made the situation all the more
awkward, Irwin had been confirmed.
then rushed for the wire and tele-
graphed to the White House that the
nomination received from the Depart
ment of Justice, this morning. of Mr..
Weed for Marshal of Montana was a dup
licate, except as to the name of the nom
of one sent in previously. He also
wired that Irwin had been confirmed;
that Weed would withdraw; that the
of the judiciary committee has
been informed Of the error, and and that
he press associations had been requested |
not to send it of. MI. Pruden subse-
explained the situation of affairs
10 Mr.. Edmunds, and that icy Senator at
,nce became excited over the blunder.
Ten minutes later he telegraphed the fol-
SENATE, March IA, 1sse.-To TIE PREsr-
DENT: Two or three days ago you nomi-
lated and yesterday the Senate confirmed
Ar. Irwin for Marshal OF Montana. We
have the nomination of Mr.. Weed for
he same Office. Pleasestate whatit means.
GEORGE F. EDMUNDs.
Pruden'y dispatch still remains unan-
wered, but when Edmunds' telegram
cached the White House the wheels of
he executive machine creaked a reply as
Executive MANSION, March 14.-To SEN
Ton EDMuEDs: The name OF Weed, sent in
o-day, was a clerical error of the Depart
Aent Of Justice, and vas intended for Dis
riot Attorney. Please return to the Exc
utive Mansion and correction will be
lade.
Z. W. HALFoRD, Private Secretary.
Somebody over in the Department of
Justice will be held responsible for this
for President Harrison is in
nything but an amiable mood over the
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-23
REGISTER. Register. Register.

The Hon. Joseph K. Toole has returned
to his home at Helena. He deserves well
Of the people Of that city as well as of
the whole Of Montana, and in resuming
the practice Of his profession he will win
additional hOn0rs.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-23

WHITELAw REID is delighted with his
appointment as Minister to France. With
Rusk in his Cabinet, the President
should complete the thrust at the labor
interests by making rat" Thompson
Government Printer.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-23
Misfortunes Come in Troons.

Says the .Missouljsnnn. or March Is:
Judge WOODY has received o telegram stat.
ing that his son. who is at school in Mis-
souri,, Tell and broke his arm the other day.
Besides this bad news, the judges wife and
little daughter are sick, his Chinaman has
left him and district court 10 In session.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-23
To Make Coke at the Hudson Mine.

A project is on foot in Bozeman to form
a stock company for the purpose Of making
coke at the Hudson mine, and it is believed
the required stock will be readily sub.
scribed. It is proposed to erect at least
eighteen ovens to start with. This enter.
prise will employ a large number OF meu
and be a great benefit to Bozeman.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-23
HOW THE MONEY WENT.
and Expenditures Of the County for the
Year Ending March 1.

In pursuance of statutory provision to
this end, County Clerk Booth has for some
days past been preparing a statement of
the financial condition OF this county to be
presented to the County Commissioners at
their session to-day. The statement is
also required to show the assessed valua.
lion OF all real and personal property for
the same time and other particulars not
so much OF interest to the general reader.
1t will DO seen from the following that the
financial condition Of the county is ex-
cellent, the balance on hand being nearly
three times what it was a year ago:
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-23
A Scientific Glove Co,+.

NEW YORK, March 19.-Tom Wh;ta .,
oan francisco was matched against Fronh
McCabe Of this city for a twel1s-.e"
w. ooaaay, with small gloves, at the
v I;.s,ae athletic club rooms. It was a
t throna bus unusually scientific contest
MAN on points. 'he Cailfor-
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-23
The Loss of Spanish Steam.r

SAN FRANCISCO, March 1o.-cb;na u,;,
aoV'ces concerning the loss of the Spanish
s'ea'ner Rernus. among the Phillin;na
Islands 90 the Both, says that fortv.tvo
ives were lost out of 1856 people on hoard
ane surviving officers and passengers war.
picked up by the gunboat Arpus- "0i'
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-23

MEETING Of the Democratic Central
Committee will be held, tomorrow: even
ing, in the parlors over Clark & Larabie's
bank. It is to be hoped there will be a
full attendance.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-23
subsidizinp a German Canal

COLOGNE, March 19.-The 'GaEettsn
states that the Prussian government has
granted q subsidy OF 5000. 900 marks n
aid in the construction of the canal con.
Meeting the Elbe and Trave rivers.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-23

SIR TH0s. GLADSTONE, Bart, the only
surviving brother Of the Hon. William
E. Gladstone. died, Wednesday, aged IS
years.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-23
TuesdaY,s Weafhar

CHICAGO, March 19.-Temperature: New
York A., Chicago SO, st. Paul 80, Winni.
peg 80, New Orleans 81. An area of low
barometer lie central at Fort Custer; it ia
high at San Francisco.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-23

CITIZENS. IL you desire an honest.
economical, and progressive municipal
government, see to it that your names
are on the register. !
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-23
A Bomb Factory in Switzerland.

ZURICH, March 19.-The police have dis.
covered an establishment for the manu-.
facture OF bombs on an extensive scale
Two more RUSS mi were arrested for con.
nection Herewith.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-23

EVERY Democratic voter should see to
1t that he is registered. Also, that every
Democrat In the circle Of his acquaint-
ance Is registered.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-23
The Derby Steeple Chase.

LONDON, March 1s.-The ~Derbyshire
handicap s'eeple chase, three miles on
grass, was won by Ringlet.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-23
Weed for District Attorney Of

WASHINGTON, March 19.-In executive
session, this afternoon, the Senate CON
frmed the nomination OF Ebert D. Weed.
to be district attorney for Montana.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-23
The Senate Still AdjourninR.

WAsHNGToN, March 19.-The Senate held
a long debate on the proposed amendment
to- the rules, without reaching any conclu.
sion, and after a brief executive session,
adjourned.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-23

TAY-PAYING citizens should register
to-day. Attend to it without fail.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-23

DEMOCRATS, see to it that you are
registered.