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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-06
GREATER RAILROAD FACILITIES.

t UssASh Ah SAAAHbOAD EhO1AlllESs
The statement made to a representa-
tive Of THE MINER by Superintendent
Law Of the Montana Union, shows thai
the necessity for the construction Of
another railroad between Butte and Ana.
conda, has been obyiated by the determi.
nation of the Union and Northern Paci,
fc roads to build another or double track
between the points named.
The effect Of this determination will
be most happy. 1t will enable the Ana.
conda works to be run to fuller capacity,
thus giving employment to more men,
and will increase the capacity of the
Montana Union for accommodating the
business interests of both cities.
The new line, it will be seen, is to be
superbly constructed, a half a million
dollars to be expended thereon. This
means not onlyan excellent road bed, and
an easier grade into Anaconda, but a
great addition Of rolling stock.
The possibility Of a union depot, sug-
gested recently by THE MINER, is strong.
Superintendent Law speaks favorably Of
this matter, and the Board Of Trade could
do much by interesting itself in this d.
rection. To this end, a committee should
wait upon President Cakes Of the North
ern Pacific, when he visits Butte. It is
understood that the Montana Central and
the Montana Union now favor such a
project, and it only remains for the
Northern Pacific to be enlisted in the
cause. The Board Of Trade certainly
ought to be athletic do something to secure
this end. as it Il some that would in many
ways benefit Butte.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-06
AN EXPLANATION NEEDED.

The mine inspector bill; is being fatally
loaded down. Should it become a law il
will be practically a dead letter.
Is this In harmony with the promises
made by the Silver Bow Republicans be-
fore election +? Or was the promise to
support a mine inspector bill made to
the miners with a secret understanding
among the Republican leaders that when
the measure came up it should be
weighted down with amendments and
changes, making it practically useless /?
We dislike believing that the Silver
Bow delegation would be guilty of such
disreputable methods, for all are honor
able men, Horatio; but there is an Ethiop-
ian secreted somewhere in the environ
ment. The bill in question is certainly,
as The MINER is informed, being made
practically yalueless. The Republicans
are responsible for legislation, being
largely in the majority, and the members
Of that party in the Legislature will be
asked to explain, when they get home,
1t all means.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-06

The sketch which is re-published in
THE MINER, to-day, entitled "The Piegan
War Of 1870" will prove interesting
reading. 1t is reprinted at this time by
request, there being a c ,nsiderable de-
mand in certain quarters, for this par
ticular article. Those who are in posi-
ton to know the facts, declare that it is
a truthful relation Of the whole situa-
ton, and that Major Bakers raid ON that
wintry morning In 1870 on the Piegan
settlement on the Marias river, however
cruei it may have seemed to outsiders,
was a most wholesome disposal of the
Montana Indian situation, inasmuch as
virtually awed the war-like tribes into
good behavior ever since.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-06

AS CHAIRMAN of the Senate committee
on foreign relations on the bill to secure
claims by the Laabra Mining Company
against the Mexican Government, an
award having previously been made by a
Mexican mixed claims commissioner of
$672yOOO, Senator Dolph, Friday, made Z
report to the Senate, TO the effect that, in
the opinion of the committee, the evil
dence is sufficient to show the whole
claim Of the company to be fraudulent,
and the claimants testimony before the
mixed commission, so far as it tended to
fix The responsibility for, the comDany's
loss upon the Mexican Government, to
have been rank perjury. The Senator
further reports that the idea of, making
the claim against the Mexican Govern
ment appears to have been a gross fraud
in its inception, and to have been based
upon fraudulent allie gations, supported
by false swearing and manufactured tes-
1t is understood tnat Senator
Brown will make a minority report in
opposition to that made by D0lph.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-06
THE SONGS MY MOTHER SUNG.

/ hear the songs they sing to-day,
But never one lie sweet
As those my mother sang to me
When sitting at her feet.
My thoughts go back to childhood years
When hope and / were young,
And as OF old / hear to-day
Tine songs my mother Jung.
At twilight's hour I often dream
/ am a child once more;
l seek the house where / was born.
pass the open door.
There mother rocks beside the hearth.
Her little oses among,
AND lie forgets its cares to hear
The songs my mother sung.
0, long the grass has grown above
That loving mothers face,
But still in lovii 3 hearts she keeps
Her old, her dear old place.
No other songs can be 90 sweet
As those we heard when young,
When sitting at our mothers knee
The songs our mother sung.
fEbea e. Rexiord.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-06
MAGUIRE,s OPERA HOUSE.
h Rose Osborne Company in "a Cele-
brated Case"-.Article Al" Tonight.

"a Celebrated Case" drew another large
and well pleased audience to the Mcguire
Opera House friday. The play is one
OF the best constructed that has emanatec
from D'Ennery' y pen, 1.-THE Two Orphans"
alone excepted. In the rendition given by
Ro e Osborne aud company a dramatic
treat was presented which was appreciated
by the large and fashionable audience that
Witnessed it. The play is. however, not
what is known as a 'star" play;
that is. that all other parts
are not subordinate to any one part, and
irrespective OF the thrilling story, It is in
this popularity p'Enpery's plays possess
their greatest strength. All the characters
are so strongly and distinctly drawn that
any capable actor can not fail to accom-
plish a certain success in the part. In the
play of "a Celebrated Case every part
stands out.
Miss Rose Osborne in the dual role vi
Madeleine in the prologue and Adrienue in
the play scored a success which, Of course,
was to be expected, but the part il not one
to Miss Osborne. 1t is not strong
enough; while at the same time it is con-
sidered the leading part for the sympathy
creates in the audience, but yet it is not
much OF a n acting part.
Tonight, however, in ARTICLE At. or,
Breaking the Bonds" Miss Osborne will
have an opportunity befitting her talents,
the part OF Cora being one OF The strongest
OF it's kind and made famous by Clara Nor
The company supporting Miss Os-
borne is very strong in it's entirety. Mr.. |
Murdock-who, by the way, comes OF q
family OF actors-is very grace
and made q most favorable impression |
as Jean Renaud. Mr.. Mueller is excellent
the dual role OF Lazarre and the |
Count De Morpay. Mi. Simms'
.'Rourke contributed to the sue
less OF the performance. Mir. Horton as
.aoul was good. Mr.. Xavier's Duke was
In dignity. while bis makeup was
but duke-like. It looked as if
)'Rourke, with his other privileges, had
appropriated the dukes wardrobe. Little
Ada Dalton is al exceedingly clever child
actress, and gives promise Of bright future.
She read her lines with excellent emphasis
ind distinctness. The "CeIebrated Case"
will be given at the matinee to-day, and
Article AZ; or. Breaking the
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-06

SINCE THE MINER raised the inquiry
as to the proper location for the capital
Of the future State of Montana, a num-
Der Of ambitious places have laid claim
to meriting this distinction, among them
Anaconda, Great Falls, Fort Benton,
Bozeman, Liyingston-and, we had al
most forgotten it, Helena, also. The
metropolis Of the coming state is modest,
or it would push a superior claim that
Butte be made the capital.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-06
THEIR CHINA WEDDING.
How the Friends of Sheriff and Mrs. John
Il. Lloyd Celebrated 1t.

How the Friends of Sheriff and Mrs. John
L. Lloyd Celebrated 1t.
The friends OF Mrs. John e. Lloyd gave
her a surprise Friday at her rooms in
the Court House on the occasion oil her
china wedding OF the twentieth anniversary
OF her marriage to the Sheriff. The GOOD
lady was completely kept in the dark until
evening, but the Sheriff had to be let into
the play during the day and ne was in a
state of suppressed chuckle all day in con-
sequence. When at last the conspirators
unmasked their fell design, Mrs. Lloyd was
taken aback slightly at first but soon
recovered her usual repose and busted
herself receiving friends and answering con.
gratulations with her accustomed readi.
ness. Many presents Of chinaware were
brought to her, makinga handsome display
III her si6ting room, and a pleasant evening
was passed afterwards by the guests in so.
clal chat and dancing by the young folks.
W Inc aud refreshments were served during
the evening, and The pleasant occasion was
brought to a close at an early hour this
M r ttIy.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-06
NOT WANTED NOW.
A Crook Recently Arrested at sprague,
Washington Territory.

A Crook Recently Arrested at sprague,
Washington Territory.
Marshal Conlee, OF Sprague, w. T., wrote
a letter on February 16 to be forwarded
successfully to the Sheriffs OF Missoula,
Lewis ard Clarke. Deer Lodge and Silver
Bow counties, describing a crook he had
recently arrested for petit larceny, n Of
whose pals had privately told him was
wanted for a crime in Montana, but could
not say where. He gave u false name when
arrested, but his name was said to be
Elliot and the description vas that Of q
very stylishly dressed, tall young nan The
letter was sent in turn to each ofthe authori-
ties and yesterday reached Sheriff Lloyd.
He found that the description Tailed with
that of n OF the men believed to have
robbed the H. L. Frank warehouse in
South Butte some time ago, but as he can
not be identified now, it is no use to bring
him here. Sheriff Lloyd was, however,
aware OF the TACT that the same man is
wanted for a cutting ARRAY at Pocatello
and for some other crime on the Southern
Pacific, and he has written Marshal Conlee
to that effect.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-06

GOVERNOR SwINEFORD Of Alaska Is in
dignant at the stories Of outrages on the
Alaskan Indians alleged against the
miners and seamen of that country. re
says the stories are base ISLANDERS, and he
suggests that the Presbyterian Board OF
Home Missions investigate the methods
of some of the missionaries sent up to
Alaska.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-06

~ equipped postofice man. energetic
courageous, and progressive. Brimful Of
Ideas, he was ever on the lockout for i'm
|provement. Never satisfied with old
ways, be was constantly striving to sim
plify and better the service. He forgot
himself in his work, and died 8 martyr
to his duty, leaving the travelling post
Office Of today q monument to his
memory.
While to Colonel Armstrong Is due the
credit for the skeleton of the system, it
was tho genius Of CoIsAeE- Bangs that
clothed the bones with flesh, developed
the sinaw, put the blood in circulation,
and breathed into ITS body the breath Of
life. He introduced Q system OF emula-
ton among the employees, rewarding
those who displayed proficiency By pro-
motion over the sluggish. and thus in
fact was probably the father Of what is
now known as Civil Service Reform.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-06
THE TRAVELLING MAIL SYSTEM.

THE TRAVELLING MAIL SYSTEM.
Thomas L. James has an interesting
article in "Scribner's Magazine" for
March OH the railway mail service. He is
now President of the Lincoln National
Bank, New York, but he is peculiarly
fitted to write on this subject of the mails
from the fact Of his long service in the
New York ~postofice, and because he later
was Postmaster General in Garfield's
cabinet.
In the article in "Scribner's," be gives
the history Of the travelling mail system.
He declares that the credit of suggesting
the first step toward the present system,
generally given to Colonel G.. B. Arm
strong, who in 1854 was Assistant Post
master at Chicago, is incorrect; and that
Mr.. w. A. Davis, q clerk Of the st. Joseph.
Mo, Postofice, where the overland mail
was made up, conceived the idea in 1852
that If the letters and papers could be
assorted on the cars between Quincy and
st. Joseph, the overland mail could start
promptly on time. He was given permits
sion to carry out this idea, and there are
vouchers on file in the department at
Washington showing that he was paid for
that specific work.
In 1864 Colonel Armstrong was author
lied and encouraged by ths Hon. Mont
gomery Blair, then Postmaster General. |
to undertake the difficult task of ar
and introducing the service.
On August 31st, 1884, he wrote i
To-day / recommend the new dis
Subsequently. Colonel Arm
strong became the first General Rail-
way Mail Superindent. and held this
office until ill-health compelled him to
resign in 1871. To Col. Geo. s. Bangs, Of
Illinois, and his successors, Theodore n.
Vail, Wm. B. Thompson, and John Jame-
Is due the excellence Of the present
Colonel Bangs was q thorough
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-06

THE MINER is in receipt Of an invita-
ton to attend the grand inaugural bail
to De held at the exposition building,
Washington, d. G., March 4th, on the
occasion of the Inauguration of General
Harrison as President of the United
States. THE MINER regrets that time
and space prevent its terpsichorean corps
from acknowledging in person the COM
pliment.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-06
ON THEIR TRACK.
Sheriff Lloyd Receives News of Two of His
Missing Prisoners.

Sheriff Lloyd Receives News of Two of His
Missing Prisoners.
The following letter was received by
Sheriff Lloyd Friday. He had heard
through james Conley OF Deer Lodge, who
had been to Blackioot, Idaho, recently.
that Logan and Dickinson, tive of the men
under sentence on the 9th OF December
who made their escape from the county Jail
that night, were in Blackfoot jail. and he at
once sent a full description oil the men to
the Sheriff there, asking him to send word
If they were among his boarders. The fol.
lowing reply was received:
Office OF Sheriff OF Bingham County.
Idaho.
BLACKFooT, Idaho, February 2S, $780,
John E. Lloyd. Sheriff Silver Bow County.
Butte.-Dear Sir: Yours OF the 26th inst
at hard and noted. / believe l have your
man here, as one OF my prisoners answers
your description. l am holding him for
the action OF the grand jury on a charge of
arson Committed at Camas. He was con-
mitted on the 31st OF December, 1888, and
has q partner about the same age, slim
built, black hair, rather sickIy looking.
very quiet, weight about 135 or 40
pounds; 5 feet z or 8 inches high. l cannot
find out that the first man has ever worked
at roofing. He is a coal miner on the
register here and his pard a sign writer.
Both OF them came down FROM Butte or
that locality. Let me know il they are
men, and oblige yours respectfully.
w. A. WooDN, Sheriff,
1t will be remembered that there were
six prisoners in the Jail delivery that night.
Benson, Logan. Dickinson, Rick and Nc
Lellan, who were under sentence to various
terms in the penitentiary, at the recent
term OF the District Court, and were to
have been taken there next day, and Hons.
ton, who was held for the Grand Jury on
charge OF forgery. Rick and Benson were
recovered at Silver Bow the next day, and |
Houston q couple Of days AFTER, at
Melrose. Logan and Dickinson
were traced as far as
Camp Creek, where trace oil
them was lost. They must rave kept in q |
snutherly direction, probably stealing
rides on trains until they got down to
caMas, where they were arrested for J
30 Z
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-06

THE debate on Lorier's resolution in
the Ottawa House Of Commons, favoring
direct negotiations by Canada with the
United States, looking to a settlement Of
the fisheries question on a basis Of ex-
tended trade relations, was continued at
considerable length, Friday. The resolu-
tioa was finally defeated by 43 majority.
This only shows the narrowness in the
House OF Commons. But senti-
ment is changing in Canada. Better
commercial relations or annexation must
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-06
The Pipestone Survey.

Engineer Shaw, OF the Northern Pacific,
started on Friday noon on Engineer Rays
line in the Pipestone. Engineer Henzelman
has begun the survey on this side of the
range. Both have a full corps OF seventeen
men each. Mr.. Ray will have two more
engineers tomorrow. He has got a good
line. Locating Engineer McKendree OF the
N. p. is with his men supervising them.
Parties in from the Pipe5tone say Mr.. Ray
will make a success OF his route.
He began On the top OF the
pass running his line down the left
hand side OF the ravine, and will find a
* or 2 per cent. grade. He is reported to
be making a good, thorough and theoretic
route. His heart and soul are in the enter.
prise, aud he has charged all his employees
TO be extra careful.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-06
Last Dance Before Lent.

The last Union Club reception before
Lent given Friday was one OF the most
enjoyable OF the season. A much larger at
tendance than ever before was observed,
several strangers from Anaconda and Hell
ena being present. as we'll as ftownspeo-
pie who made their first appearance
there this season. The music was
fair, but every one seemed bent on
having a good time, and the floor was
crowded for every dance. The club has
proven an eminent so~cialsuccess in putting
the dancing people in society on terms OF
friendly acquaintance, and there will prob
ably be a good many regrets that these
pleasant social reunions will have to cease
for a couple Of months, until after Lent.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-06

THE National Bankruptcy Law Con-
vention concluded its labors at st. Louis,
Friday. Resolutions were adopted de-
claring in favor OF a uniform system Of
bankruptcy laws throughout the United
States, and favoring the bill last passed
by the Senate as best. The views of the
convention are to be urged upon Con-
0rass.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-06
The aYanks and the Johnnies..

General Sherman. in a chat with Major
Stuart, OF Texas, said that once at Vicks.
burg a flag OF truce, accompanied by a
squad OF men, came to his headquarters,
and that when it was time for them TO re-
turn he found stthe Yanks and Johnnies''
walking about with their arms about each
other. calling one another by their first
names and fratertizing immensely. t.If
they could do it then they certainly would
now in national homes" remarked the
general.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-06

THE Benton Press wants Butte to try
the Milk river coal. 1t processes to be-
lieve that, by the use of that coal, our
smoke nuisance will be materially modi-
fed. Well, send along your coal; Barkis
is entirely willin'. In fact, Butte is
aching to give your Milk river coal a
trial
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-06

SECRETARY FAIRCHLD speaks in no I'M
certsin tone regarding the Senate substi-
tute for the House tariff reduction bill.
He justly styles it a .merciless system"
a ''barbarism' and "a carnival of fraud
and deceit" Fairchild's head is level on
this subject, any way.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-06
Theater Comique.

Inc Dill presented at this house for tho
coming week is in all respects the strongest
ess. onefed to a Butte audience. The good
ZINE exciting melodrama Jack shep.
p'ru WIN a genuine hanging scene is to be
one Of the many features. Miss T,1,,
mar aeas appearing as the young highway.
hIa Ri anu jan breaker, while the irrepressi.
~ To- MaeK lakes care OF the character
81 her s b.uskln, a right my covey." An
Of Ja.L 19ng feature is the first appearance
tile Northgya, champion middleweight Of
ton. II ~ ana Chris Murphy, of Bos-
iour round glove contest. MI.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-06
An Attempt to Lower weston's Record.

An AtCempt 10 Lower Wesoonas Record.
An attempt to lower Weston's record Of
5000 miles in 100 days a recently begun
at Sittingbourne, England, by Charles Green
over q three-quarter mile course on the
main road from London to Dover. He
walks bareheaded, wears a flannel shirt and
trousers, stout leather boots, and, like bis
American rival, wears a pair OF gloves,
while he carries q riding whip in one hand.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-06

arson. probably committed IN building E
fire i .fnewbere to warm mseivss $50
ienst this Il the theory held by the 5ner,n
and ft seems plausible. lie will 90 down g
Blackfoot on Monday, and as soon a. ne
sees the men held there he can tell wnetheI
they are his birds or not, q u they IT
he will have great pleasure IN escors'ns
them to the psnitentiary 1T Deer Lodge.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-06

THE London Times never had an
idea of the true opinion in which 1t was
held by its esteemed contemporaries"
probably, until the exposure Of the "Par-
nellism and Crime persecution. A iasco
does let the bottom out Of ones greatest
ideals with a vengeance, and no mis-
take.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-06

GEN. GEORGE B. WILLIAMS, of Indiana,
has been decorated by the Emperor Of
Japan, with the order Of the rising run.
General Williams was at one time Min
lister to Japan, and later organized a
financial system for that country, and
this it is that has resulted in the, EN-
per0r's act.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-06
The Military strength Of the states.

The report Of Adjutant General Drum
places the numerical strength of the New
York state militia at 1852, the greatest
in the union. Pennsylvania is second, with
1851, and Ohio third, with 5.627. The
fourth in line is South Carolina, which has
5,305. or 322 less than Ohio, although the
~unorganized militia of the two states is
$4,000 and 400, 900 respectively. Massa-
chusetts comes next, with 5,162, but the
six states might lead to some random guess
ing, as it is Georgia which surpasses Illinois
by q few hundred. Little New Jersey,
always an enthusiastic military state, fol-
lows, having4 1e4 organized militia, against
4,219 of Illinois, with Chicago to help. The
next is California.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-06

Col. MosBY was one of the callers on
General Harrison, yesterday. It is un-
derstood that the notorious guerilla of
bellum days is anxious to return to
China.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-06
Smallpox Carried in Masquerade Cos
TUNES.

TUNES.
With regard to the smallpox in Carson,
Nevada, the appeal" says: The general
opinion now is that the disease was
brought to this city in some masquerade
costumes brought here from San Francisco
and used at the X. OF P. masquerade. The
headquarters of the costumer were at the
Ormsby house, and Mr.. Kaiser's children
all tried on the costumes. The story that
Denver drummer came to the house with
it seems to he without foundation. At
last accounts there were no fresh cases,
and the patients were improving.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-06

Ryan issues q standing challenge to an
Corners to stand before him four ronrS 81
In addition to this q number OF new faoss,
and the old favorites in new acts. w