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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-07-13
SHALL WE ANNEX THE LEEWARD
'. ISLANDS?

SHALL WE ANNEX THE LEEWARD
A correspondent OF the San Francisco
Chronicle" declares that Samoa is not
the only bit of ground down In the South
Pacific which would like an annexation
to the United States. That part of the
Society group known as the Leeward
islands are signing for a protectorate
under Uncle Sans direction and domi-
nation, and nothing would please the
dusky natives more than to see the stars
and stripe waving over their ports.
In 1847 the French began col0nizing
in the South seas, and n of their first
IL not their best acquisition was the
island of Tahiti. Thence they extended
their power to the neighboring islands
of the Windward group, and about five
years ago planted the tricolor upon
Raiatea, Huahiua and Borabora, the three
chief islands Of the Leeward group. The
inhabitants had seen the effects of French
government upon their sister islands, and
Immediately bid defiance to the new flag
and prepared for war. That was five
years ago, and the war is still on. In
that time there has been n fight, in
which the French demolished a native
canoe, and in return lost five men and
one officer from o volley fired by the ma
tives. "
Since that tne fight the French have
contented themselves with hosting a
flag at the Raiatea settlement and de-
claring it a French colony. But the ma
tives generally still govern themselves
with a constitutional monarchy, in which
almost the whole power lies with the
people, and they pay no more attention
to the ediets of the French than to the
whisperings Of their own sea winds. The
island would prefer being recognized as
an independent power, but deeming that
impossible, as a second choice they would
be under American rule, and by petitions
and otherwise have expressed. themselves
&C eager to embrace the American flag.
The correspondent declares that the
time may come when the islands would
be very valuable to the United States.
They are very fertile, and export large
quantities Of copra, ~c0coanuts and or
anges, and are covered with dense tropi-
cal verdure. But their chief value would
be as a coaling station in the event that
we should have a Panama or Nicaragua
canal. They are said to be the Only really
voluable islands for such a purpose.
TwO-thirds of the trade with them is now
done by q Francisco houses at Tahiti,
which is the distributing point for the
entire group.
Having annexed that empire Of the
North, Alaska, assumed a virtual protec-
tOrate over the Samoan islands and the
Nicaragua and Panama countries, and
casting wistful eyes at the West Indies
group, 1t would be quite in order to gain
possession Of the Leeward islands and
give the people of the United States the
full advantages of business which such
an acquisition would afford.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-07-13
A Strike was Avoided.

The Livingston Enterprise" says that
owing to discomfort among the miners OF
Red Lodge meetings were hsld last week to
protest against the price paid by the
Rocky Fork company for mining. At first
the demands of the workmen were not
conceded to by the management and a
portion OF the men suspended work.
Later, however, the company realized to
operations it would be necessary
to increase wages. Accordingly an ad.
vance OF ten cents per ton was made, and
a general strike thus averted.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-07-13

Virginia City, Nevada, is considered to
be the most charitable place in the
United States. Considering its size, it
gave more for sufferers by the recent
calamities that have visited sections of
this country, than any other place.
Within twenty-four hours itraised $4,000
for Seattle, and $1,1OO for Jo~hnstown, or
80, 100 altogether. Thisi is equal to 70 cents
for every man, woman and child in the
city. 1t ia probable that Butte contrib
uted to the Johnstown ~s1fferers with q
liberality second only to that of Nevada,
over 5000 having been raised here.
Mining communities are proyerbially
benevolent.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-07-13

The Livingston Coal and Coke Company,
From the Enterprise: The Livingston
Coal n Coke company have nearly fin.
ished the forty additional ovens under
construction and contemplate the erection
OF twenty more, work upon which will bs
begun shortly. When these are completed
it will make q plant cf one hundred ovens.
aud necessitate an increase in the number
OF men employed to at least double the
present force. The production of coke ;s
rapidly taking rank among the LEADING IN.
dustries OF Montana, and will, independ.
emit OF our rich minerals, make Park
county one of the most prosperous in the
territory.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-07-13
4 FIEsCE rURTLK,s HEAD.
It shows Fight Forty-Eight Hours After
Being Cut on.

It Shows Fight FOrty-Etght Hours After
Being Cut Oh.
From the Philadelphia Record: John
a farmer OF Deep Creek valley,
PennsylvAnin, went pickerel fishing a few
days since and caught q forty-six pound
swapping turtle, which he got into his
rickety boat. The creature then turned on
him savagely. It would draw it's head
back in the cavernous shell and then shoot
it out to the full extent OF the neck with a
noise like the cracking Of q coach whip.
It thus kept Mr.. Heitlinger dancing from
end to end OF the boat till henearly dropped
from exhaustion. Then he yelled for help.
His aunt jumped into another boat, pad.
died out to him, caught up his anchor rope
and struck the turtle with it, and like a
flash the turtle closed it's jaws on it. 1t
would not relax it's grip and was dragged
ashore by therope. There the aunt chopped
it's head off. and next morning it's head was
as savage al ever and the eyes glared fercely.
The jaws held on to the rope for forty-eight
hours.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-07-13
A Novel Road Proposed in Sw itzerland
The c~antonal authorities Of the districts

A Novel Road Proposed in Sw itzerland
The cantonal authorities OF the districts
around Mount Pilatus, Switzerland, have
under consideration aproposaifor the con-
struction OF q novel kind OF road which has
been submitted to them through the cen
trail government at Berne. This road
would connect the so-called Oberhaupt, or
highest point OF Pilatus, with the Klimsen-
horn. The object would be to make the
ascent of the mountain easier on the north.
ern side, and to shorten the ascent for
tourists coming from Hergiswyl. The diff
ference in level between the two points is
set down at 1874 metres; the distance be.
tween them at 465 metres. The road ap.
paratus would consist OF six wire cables,
quite independent Of one another, on which
six light pulley wheels will move, and fiom
these wheels a small omnibus capable of
carrying eight persons will hang. The
omnibus will be drawn by a rope attached
to a steam engine to be placed on the Ober.
haupt.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-07-13
Placer Work at Emigrant.

From the Livingston "Enterprise": w.
D. Cameron came down from Emigrant
Monday, where he has been prosecuting
work upon his placer ground adjoining
Gray's copper. He has sunk the shaft
twelve feet, making it ffty.one feet deep,
without reaching bed rock, but is removing
gravel that will produce six cents to the
pan in gold. The old 4OO.feet drain has
been extended sixty feet and will be
heightened sixty feet more, when it is be-
lieved bed rock will be reached. He has
also sunk ten feet upon Gray's copper
lead, which shows dirt that ans out free
gold and copper. Mr.. Cameron is firmly
convinced that this property will prove q
veritable bonanza and is preparing to
vigorously prosecute work upon it.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-07-13
The Yield of Grapes East and West.

From the San Francisco "Chronicle:"
Private advices from the grape region OF
the great lakes. extending from Detroit,
Mich, to Brocton, N. Y, state that the
grape crop in that section this year will be
almost g total failure, owing to the heavy
frosts and q backward spring. This will be
q serious blow to Eastern winemakers,
whose grapes are grown largely on the
islands OF Lake Erie and about the famous
grape country in the vicinity Of Buffalo, N.
=. While this state Of affairs exists in the
East, the grape crop Of California promises
to be the largest ever known In the history
Of the state. As result California wines
viii necessarily be used to q greater extent
than eysF IN the eastern states, 6
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-07-13
Where a Dose of Poverty is needed.

r. From the New York "World": The
well-to-do clergymen who wonders why
people will make their homes in places like
YOUNGSTOWN, and intimates that IL serves
them right when q torrent sweeps them
away, is not unlike the French princess
who could not understand why the starving
poor persisted in CRYING for bread when
there were delicious tarts for sale al three
sous apiece. A good, healthy dose oil hard.
worked poverty would do that preacher
a world of good. It might even make a
man of him.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-07-13

Murders are occurring with almost
alarming frequency. in this territory.
Scarcely a week passes that n or more
is rot recorded. Silver Bow has had
more than its share, and still there is no
sign of cessation. The latest reported is
from the vicinity of Marysville. Happily.
the perpetrator Of the awful deed was
speedily caught and is now In jail, men
aced by a likelihood Of lynching.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-07-13
HE DID IT WITH An AXE.
-
a CHzNAaf4E TRIES 70 MAK
HASH 0Ur OF AH0THER
RICE sHOYELERs-
Inquest Held Upon Thomas McGoogen.
and Patrick Lyons Remsadsd For
Murdsr-Other Happenings Of > Day
In the Greatest Copper Camp On

Earth.
Monday night the darke. chocolate col.
Grad amell which a. an t;mas n...as..
a. 49, ~. saues =
..M "oaenero : Cnecon-
dirion OF tne elements. was pierced in nu-
merous places by the shrill staccato shrieks
20 which a Chinaman alvavs gives want
vhen anrao.d Wills Ana coo-h.aS .s..,s =
i1se'e "
. ING onos acce1 &c an accom-
panlment q added q peculiar piquancy
to the whole. The truth is Chinatown waS
in an uproar. and in that unroar ao;ned tha
hu,obla ;o.. Nc v..h.. ~ -
ue pa,o lac9s
ulSy unue.c'otn'n Hnu Iumigates ms socks,
TEARS out the bosoms OF his w~hiteshirts and
holds the balance Of laundry for the bill.
the wealthy mandarin and the higb nr;e.t
who mako faces a. tba non;or ma.harSSI
..5.a;.a-. - 49, : 'osn
Anu polsvns INC ail WIN nus odorilerous
punk sticks. Even "Malie." the most de
spised OF all, Joined IN the chorus and didn't
charge q cent. Such q racket had never
been heard in that quarter Of the town,
ana ZOE once tne seductive Ian tan was for
gotten the stupified tambourine faced
gentlemen IN the opium Joints attempted
20 rise rom their Dunks and with eyes bnlg-
ing u IKE iried eggs sought to make out
me cause Oh All the commotion. te1 47
I'M racket reached the ears OF Chiefsof-
foice smith and ne began Q tour Of ID.
spectloD: Guided by b noise he located
tns IN oneot tne nousesln the lower
enc OF 1ne local hong Kong and found one
covered with blood and another
WIZ e Dloooy axe IN nis hands, Tbs chief
Iook cnarge O potn and rom what little
ne coui9 Iearn rom the excited, yelling
noroe a1ou1 nim, ne found out that the
" nad been engaged ina quarrrsl and
tnat q hoAo with the axe had consti-
tuted himseI Lord Hlgh Executioner and
attempted to get up a little improtnptu
guiiiotlne act OF his own with fair way
OF succeeding when he was Interrupted.
before ne was stopped in his good work
ne nao managed TO bit the other fellow
seVerai naro blows on the shoulder with
tne Dack OF the axe, but failing to pacify
nis man ne changed and begen to use the
DIT. Inc other fellow threw up his arm to
ward on the blow and received p frightful
gasn on tne wrist and would probably
nave been killed had the chopper not been
interrupted. .,r ees 5a5s 1a.3ffrl
Inc ~ were taken to Jail and q doctor
summoned to attend the wounded one,
John would have nothing TO do with q
MEXICAN docto" and Insisted thata Chinese
physician De sent Tor: Accordingly q mes
senger Was despatched for one, but the com
poundsr 81 sharks, fms and pulyerized
toads would o defle his person nor lower
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-07-13
Sewer System Begun.

Butts's sewer system which has hereto.
fore existed on paper only, will soon have
an existence OF greater ~tangibility and in
stead OF being a mere possibility will be an
undeniable reality. Under direction Of the
city engineer, Mr.. Harper, work was begun
on the trenches for the reception OF the
pipes, and the first ground broken yester.
day. digging was begun simultaneously at
the corner of Main and Park streets for
the Main street sewer, and on Broadway
and Wyoming TOR the Broadway sewer,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-07-13
The Caterpillar scourge at livingston.

AhC AtoEpAAAhr ccOurRo dC
The trees on McLeoud's island, adjoining
Livingston and reached by q bridge over a
branch OF the Yellowstone at the foot OF
Main street, have the naked appearance
they generally put on late in the fall, after
the leaves have fallen. The reason for this
is q caterpillar scourge, said to be the same
az sometimes plays such sad havoc in or.
chards in the Eastern states. Millions of
these worms are in the trees on the island,
crawling here and there in search OF vegeta-
ton. which has become a very scarce article
since they made their first appearance
about two weeks ago. Not only the leaves
and their stems have been eaten clean, but
all OF this years growth of the trees, and
the place which has for years been used by
the people OF Livingston for general pic
nicking and Fourth of July celebrations
now has the appearance OF a patch OF dead
timber. 1t lie said that the caterpillars
have made their appearance In different
places along the Yellowstone liver for
miles, but do no other damage than
stripping tine tress OF their foliage, and are
not found at any great distance from the
river. a -r t-
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-07-13
A Snow Plant Eighteen Inches In Height

HA@s' Hisnteen AncneS In Height.
From the Virginia City "Chronicle:"
Snow plants which are most numerous in
the Sjerras during May, are still plentiful
in the vicinity Of Emerald Bay. The plant
was first discovered In the Sierras BY a
naturalist accompanying General Ere.
mont's party to the Pacific slope in 1S43.
The early development of the plant takes
place under banks Of deep snow, they com.
ing to the surface as the snow melts away
from them. A recent arrival from the EN-.
erald Boy brought with him q plant the
stem OF which is eighteen inches in length.
It is kept in snow and looks as healthy as
when it was plucked from the place where
it grew.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-07-13
The Reporter Got Even with ia I.b,.s.

lis ighness the Juke o. Cambridge will
have to awnser to the ''heak" lust for
choking e bloomink reporter, dontcher.
know. Sims, the reporter, who accidentlv
was pushed against the incapable old snob.
q who was rudely choked by him, took
the case from one magistrate to another
seeking a Justice with courage enough to
summon the royal cad up to answer for
me assault. He had to 60 to the chief ius.
tlce, Lord Coleridge, who finally re-
manded the matter back to the mapis.
srates, with the word that the equality Of
m Imen oeIore the law must be maintained.
aan morlq aoes move, when such things
10 ai III Nc. ~ Is hoped that his Jukelits will
Dc Jolly well fined for his impertinence.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-07-13
Mexican
Mustang
linimeni
CURES
THIS O OLD STANDBY

---n1
accomplishes for everybody exactly what Sc H
FORT. One of the reasons for the great pOpui"iN.i
the Mustang Eminent is found in Its unis ,,.,ns
applicability. Everybody needs such q s,asrt.
The Lunberman needs 1t in case OF Civ "Nu.s
The Housewife needs it for generailaiv men
The Canaler needs 1t for his teams anu ~ COR
The Mechanic needs 1t always on LILO
bench.
The Miner needs 1t in case Of emergen.y. mt I
The Pioneer needsit-can'tgeta along !" stss
The Farmer needs it in his house. HD
and his stock yard. ,astl
The Steamboat man or the BOat""
it in liberal supply afloatand ashore. ,,s oest
The H0rse.fancier needs It'll "
friend and safest reliance rim
The Stock.grower needs tit Will
thousands Of dollars and q world OF trouDo $50
The Railroad man needs it and VIII aouaers
long as his life is o round Of accidentsan an - moth.
The Backwoodsman needs 1t. ln n life.
ing like it as an antidote for the dansei1
limb and comfort which surround the pion 1s. mous
The Merchant needs it about bis S'O Ond when
his employees. Accidents will happen o. o,opce.
these come the Mustang Liniment Is wan aL ~. bestot
Keep Bottle In the House, 'lS"'
economy ,.,,,meIiat'
Keep a Bottle in the Factory. ~ vage4
use in case Of accident saves pain and IosS Ria ieI
Keep . Bottle Always In ~" s'@*
ase VIXEN wanted
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-07-13
rHs DsErzsHzs AsD Eerr111xs


ZE4E m -
Unessinsss Fell 81 Ensland-The New
thai Comes from Cairo.
.LosDon, July 9slUnsasiness is felt Pc
cause Of the absence OF news from Wady-
HaHa regarding Colonel Wadehouse ana
his troops. The last report from him said
be was following superior forces q Dor
wishes. The government is considering
the ad~visability OF sending reinforcements
from Malta.
CAsRo, July 9.-Advices are received TO-
day, that Colonel Warehouses; cavalry
has occupied the camp OF the enemy, and
found It deserted by all except several
men. women and children dying from
thirst and exhaustion. The enemy sur
prised and killed q picket belonging to the
ninth battalion. No achievements had
passed Wady-Halfa.
Other advices say the force under Coio-
mel Wadehouse arrived at Adendan, last
night. The Dervishes occupied a position
on the opposite bank. A sharp engage
ment ensusd. The Dervishes were alter
water, and managed to procure q supply,
though many OF their number succumbed
to the fierce artillery and rifle fire kept up
by the Egyptians. There were several casu'
alties among the Egyptians.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-07-13
A Shaving Match.

A shaving match took place in the first
week OF this month between two prominent
New York BARRIERS for $G5 a side. The win
ner shaved his twelve men in three minutes
and forty seconds. and then shaved two
blindfolded in two minutes and ton Sec
onds. -. r--.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-07-13

The st. Louis "GlObe-D Democrat" brushes
the democrats who speak Of failures and
strikes under Harrison By the statement
that there were more under Cleveland.
Reference to the figures in Bradstreet
reports, however, shows that in the first
six months after Harrison's election
there were 314 more failures in the United
States than in the same time after Cleve-
lands election. Then the triumph of
protection was to make everything pros
porous and the eagle soar high.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-07-13
A Triple Tragedy at Pittsburg.

PIrrsBURa, July 9.-This city was the
scene Of a triple tragedy at 2 O'Clock this
afternoon Richard Lewis, plasterer,
fatally shooting Mrs. Elmira Moseby and
her sister Emiline Myers, then committing
suicide. The cause is shrouded in mystery.
The parties are all colored. Mrs. Moseby
was q widow and Lewis boarded with her.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-07-13
Divorce in Five Countr,..

II the wife of a Turkoman asks his
mission to go out, and he says go y at
out adding "Come back again." tbsr
divorced. ="
In Siberia, il man is dissatisfied v;..
the most Jtrifing acts OF his wife, he taa"
a cap or veil from her face, and that oa'
stitutes q divorce. 00a'
In Siam the first wife may be diyo,c.s
but not sold as the Others may be. Al,
may claim the first child. The othe,s Ins
long to her husband. ""
Among the Moors, il the wife does ~.
| become the mother OF q boy, she NAV 1T ~
| divorced, with the consent Of the tribe o1 "
can marry again.
In the Arctic regions a man who want.
| divorce leaves home in anger. and does ~.
return for several days. The wife takes H. n
| hint and departs.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-07-13

MONTANA AS A NATIONAL ISSUE.
Evidently Montana is to be a national
issue. The Republican party is to take
hold of the matter In national commit
tee, from all appearance,
Speaking Of a caucus Of Republican
Senators In New York regarding the pol
Icyof the President ~ making appoint
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-07-13

The number OF men employed ia ,o,
aslthe season is well advanced foo nfse and
auguration of such work, all po.s;h, Sne IN.
will be used to complete the systane speed
Butte Tile and Sewer Pipe comnann The
has contract for furnishing the nins winch
it's first delivery OF material yes, made
morning. 'eroay
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-07-13

Ore which was formerly used to fill
mud holes, in the streets in Aspen, Colo,
is now being dug up, and runs 60 to 70
ounces to the ton. 1t isn't every place
that is paved with silver.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-07-13
Charged With INSANITY.

Last night Otto steinberg, upon com.
plant OF his wife, was arrested on a va,-
rant charging him with insanity. He was
taken in charge by Sheriff Lloyd and placed
in confinement and will have an exam;ras
tioa be'oFe ths probate court to-day,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-07-13
A Big Bargain.

An all,brick, hollow wall, 2.story house
o. . n~ard.finished rooms all nicely furnished.
i As Saa and cellar with rock floor; water
Main hx a, LOT 20 feet front, on Upper
AZ! Tor $4,000. Evans. N;cho1s g y. 'te sa
y, Broadway, Butts, " ~ y
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-07-13
Rocky Fork Railway Station.

Stations along the line OF the Rocky Fork
railway have been established as follows.
Laurel, Rocky Fork Junction, Timber
Spur, Plenty Coeus, Bell Rock, Cattle snnr
Pretty Eagle, Reservation and Rad I.oJa..'
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-07-13
The Usual Conditions.

Mamma-Bobby notice that your IL
tie sister took the smaller apple. Did Won
let her have her choice, as l told you To,
Bobby-Yes. l told her she could bor.
the little one or none, and she chose tht
little one.-[Omaha World.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-07-13

It Is said that workmen in several of
the English manufacturing towns are
nov being regularly paid their weekly
wages in silver coin. This is a good
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-07-13

Arwhen the subscriber 20 orders his sub
scription, will be Discontinued OF the end o. the
when the Semi. Weekly 10 20 continued, 1t will
be- charged for ut the rate Of $500 pen annum
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-07-13

The u. p. Surveying Its Land Sections.
The Northern Pacific now has a force of
men employed securing maps and placing
q valuation upon all the ~odd.numbe red or
railroad sections in the country within the
limits of it's land grant.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-07-13
Metal Markets,

New YORK, July 9.-Bar silver 90.
!Copper-Dull. 8. g. M. B., $50.
Lead-Irregular; 3.97H.
Tin-Quiet, easier. Straits 1850.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-07-13

NOTICE TO CREDITORS - ESTATE OF
hereby given by the undersigne executor of the
last will and testament of Timothy Sullivan, de-
ceased, to the creditors of and all persons having
claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them
with the necessary vouchers, within four months
after the first publication of this notice, to the
said executor, at No. 102 Washington stest,
Butte, in the County of Silver Bow
Dated May 9th, 1889.
Fl. J. Van de Ven, Executor of the last will and
testament of Timothy Sullivan, deceased.