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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-20
CITY POLITICS.
Lack of Interest or Is it a Still Hunt.

Lack of Interest or Is it a Still Hunt.
The time for the annual city election
draws on apace and to all outward appear
ances municipal honors seem to be a drug
in the market. The officers whose terms
expire are the Mayor, City Attorney, Treas
urer, Police Judge and seven aldermen. ALI
are positions Of honor and trust, but one
or two OF them have sufficient e~moluments
attached to make them eagerly sought for
by the average citisen. It is true that the
lethargy may disappear as the day draws
near for OF late years, as aspirants have
learned, either by their own experience or
that Of others, that it is no small financial
especially in Butte. Quite a number OF the
voters here live by their wits and during
election times have, with an %impudence,
that belongs to the class, sought to impress
upon candidates that they possessed in
fuence and controlled votts, when as a
matter Of fact, most Of them could not be
relied on as regards their own ballot. Yet
this is the class who badger and annoy
good men to such an extent that
they are unwilling to undergo the
ordeal, and as a consequence the city
loses their services. So great has this
evil grown that last year it was proposed
by q number OF prominent men to abandon
party lines, call q mass meeting, nominate /
q citizens ticket and elect it without pay |
ing any attention to the element spoken OF.
The scheme fell through, and now that
statehood is 80 near, neither side will be
willing to jeopardize it's chances by aban-
doning the existing organizations. Such
being the case inquiries nave been made as
to what Republican will be willing to ac-
cept Office II he car get it. Among the gen.
tlemen of that party most prominently
mentioned for mayor are the Hon. Lee
Mantle and F.. Il. Sergeant. For
city attorney it is said that
Judge Lippincott desires to step
down from his present position
and is casting his eyes toward the berth
occupied by Brother Speer; while Judge
Milo French is not all averse to dealing put
to the offenders againt city ordin-
ances. Some OF his friends think that A.
F. Bray would be q good man to succeed
Treasurer Cannon, but it will be hard
work to make him accept and some other
will nave to be hunted up probably |
Mr.: Haupt. The Offices OF city marshal
and city clerk are not elective, and il Mr.. |
Coulter declines the position of mine in.
it is probable that both he and
Mr.. Graves will seek re-appointment at the
hands Of the new council. As for alder
men, there is nothing to be said. An
oyster ,like~dumbness pervades political
at present, but when it is opened
some will be sorry tina they did not speak
sooner. When the heads begin to show
THE MINER will report the names to it's
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-20
DEATH OF ADMIRAL CHANDLER
Details of the circumstance Attending the
Same-The Remains,

Details of III circumstances Attending tn,
Same-The Remains.
WASHINGTON, March 16.-In a communi
cation dated Hong Kong, February IL
Commander N. M. Dicer OF the United
States steamer Marion, informs the navy
department in detail of the circumstances
attending the death OF Rear-Admiral Chan
dler, which occurred February II, at 9:15
p. m.
On the morning Of hat day Admiral
Chandler seemed to be in his usual health,
and made a call upon Sir G. W. Desnoux,
the Governor Of Hong Kong. While at the
government house he complained OF dizzi.
ness and intense pain in his bead, but de-
clined the earnest offer of the governor to
take a bedroom at the house, where he
could receive every care. He insisted on
returning to his Hong Kong hotel,
where physicians were called in,
who found his right side to be paralyzed.
He fell into a state of Inconsistencies, in
which he remained until his death.
The remains were deposited in a receiv-
ing vault as the British naval hospital. and
were to be inferred in Happy Valuri Gem
etery on the 18th OF February. Commander
Dyer says it is the desire OF the family
that the remains be removed to the United
States in a man-of-war after the lapse of a
year.
By virtue Of his rank, Captain F. B.
McNair, commanding the Omaha, win sue
coed to the command Of the squadron un-
til relieved by Commodore Belknap.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-20

person az saying: II have just taken the
trouble to ask everyone OF the boys I have
met, to-day, in regard to this matter. ]
have asked at least dozen and so far ]
have found nj one who had the slightest
idea that Gomrade jerks was o candidate
for the United States Marshalship, and in
fact they do not believe that he was q cam
didate. II he had aspirations in that di-
rection he most certainly did not ask his
friends to endorse him, for nome OF them
know anything about it, and whoever
makes the statement that there is the
slightest Kicking among the Grand Army
boys in regard to the appointment Of Mr..
Irwin. simply does not know what he is
talking about"
Allow me to differ with the gentleman.
Justice Hopkins knows that he does not
belong to Lincoln Post OF Butte, and
never has. And again, that he is not the
mouth-piece for any OF the Grand Army
members; and further, that he has not
visited the camp for a year. at least; and
he also knows, if it comes to a vote OF
'the boys" as he terms the members OF
the G. A. B., their preference is always for
a comrade whose face was turned south
ward to the enemy. instead OF the other,
WuOSo ldC6 WIS buEu0O 5OWdEQ buo NOFIu.
west, and away from the enemy, in 1862.
1t i'll becomes the comrade to say that
Comrade jerks was no candidate. He
forgets the eloquent plea made by Com
rade Wyman in his behalf, saying he was
a veteran that procured him the nomina-
ton, to the discontinue OF the other as
pirants.
President Harrison at the solicitation of
his son, who is an asrirant for Senatorial
honors from Montana, Sergt. G. 6. Warren
and Delegate Carter, appointed Geo. w.
Irwin III United States Marshal. This act
is not in harmony with the principles and
doctrines laid down by Grant, Garfield,
and Hayes; these were that a com
rade who had served in the war OF the re-
bellion, was honorably discharged, was q |
member Of the Loyal Legion and an hon
orable citizen, was always given the prefer
ence. Let the "Inter Mountain" go to the
different members of the G. A. r. who are
in good standing, as well as the son OF the
old SCARED veterans, and with one accord
will say that Col. j. D. jerks is our
choice for United States Marshal OF Mon.
tana. A CoMRADE. |
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-20
THE COPPER MARKET.
!, Blue view of tine Present situation.

Blue View Of the Present situation.
In their weekly bullion circular, under
date OF March 18, Jas. F. Matthews & Co..
the Denver bullion brokers, after ~recitina
the facts Of the panic and its effects upon
the markets, both foreign and home, says:
The sales at the exchange we're rather
light, consisting OF $4,000 lbs. March at
Is. rs. with about SOC, 900 lbs. Of g. M. B.
copper, April to July and from 15c. to
1880. Meanwhile the Syndicate was &C.
tive in making new contracts and amend.
ing old ones. The companies, scared by
the situation, have all FASTENED to remedy
so far as they can, and have agreed to shut
down Their product 20 per cent. during the
year 1889, and to carry their copper and
so make no demand on the Syndicate for
two months to come. 1t il estimated that
their entire entire holdings, in surplus,
equal fully $4,000 tons, 81 that even
with the curtailment OF 20 per cent. it will
take over three years to absorb the present
surplus, and prices must probably be drop.
ped below 12c. to effect this end, and that's
the lower limit which companies are said to
have accepted. The Societe des Meteaux
had a capital Of 10, 000, 900 francs and it
is said that they obtained from the Comp
toir q credit Of 30, O0O, 600 francs, but, they
have alreads spent over zoe, DOC, 900
francs, and the loan obtained from the
Bank OF France. has added another 100,
000, 900 francs to their obligations. As.
their contracts stand, they are called on
to take nearly 200, 900 toms Of copper per
year at q cost OF over 300, 600, 600 francs,
and it is said that in February 1000
tons were put to them and they were IN
able to sell even 1900 tons. A chief fea-
ture in the decentralization, is that the
manufacturing companies here who have
made contracts at $16.5O now
find they q buy cheaper outside, and
are raising a howl that can be heard over
TO Paris. and in turn. dealers throughout
the country anticipate lower figures and
are Withholding orders, so the whole situa-
ton appears to be Babel worse confused, |
and the sydicate is not q dead dog perhaps
put has at least a ba.k bone and three
Eggs broken.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-20

| with curiosities from all parts OF the globe;
theatorium builing in which it's intended
to give half hour performances OF various
kindsduringthe day, an aquarium building
which will contain rare specimens OF fish,
plants and marine curios from all quart
ers. There will be an elaborate fountain
the basin of which will contain gold. silver
and other rare species OF fish. There will
also be a grand music stand from which
music will be dispensed by a first-class mill
tary band and q superb orchestra. A
mammoth bear pit, deer park, cages OF
eagles, birds, and animals Of all kinds have
also been provided.
1t is the ~inteHtion OF Gordon d Richie
to have a special attraction every Sunday
and holiday, and these have already been
provided for. Among the opening attrac-
tions are Professor Cosgrove, the Austria.
liam Punch and Judy performer. Koko,
one OF the survivors Of the Inflated JEAN
nette Arctic expedition. with his collection
vi Arctic relics; Madame Zuieta, the living
half lady; the wonderful auto.
matte wonder, the salt mines OF
Wilitzka. containing thousands OF lie
like moving figures; Sanger's Southern
singers, and a grand display OF jap |
anese day fireworks. The garden is to be
strictly as a family resort Tor
ladies and children.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-20
MORE MINES.
Johnson's Valuable Location in the Mis-
sou1a Country.

! Johnson's Valuable Location in the Mis-.
soula Country.
From the Missoula Gazette: M. w.
Johnson who hasjust~ returned from Spring
Gulch where he owns six valuable mines,
reports that the surrounding locality rep
resents the best mining district in Montana.
The above mentioned mines are located
sixty-five miles from Missoula, adjoining
the famous Iron Mountain and Iron Tower
mines.
The contract for sinking a 1O0-foot shaft
has just been let on one OF the claims,
called the o. N. & N. mine. The location
of the promising ore is about four miles
from the Missoula river, and can boast of
a good g road. The country around
there is a perfect paradise. A great
many farms enlbellish the magnificent
view, already rendered to the surround
ing country by mother nature. The
mines are within twelve miles OF the main
line of the N. P. Ry., and they are now
under operation, which principally consists
of lead and silver, showing magnificent
assays and can he brought to the nearest
place OF transportation for one cent per
pound.
Very heavy timber surrounds the country
and Mr.. Johnson is satisfied that very
shortly capital from st. Louis will be in
vested there, to further the enterprise.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-20
-TELEGR4PHIC BREVITIES.
News from Every Part of the World Put
Into thu Smallest Compass.

News from Every Part of the World Put
Into the Smallest Compass.
The editor OF "Le Temps" Paris, is dead
At Providence, Rhode Island, March
16, Gov. Taft received the resignation Of
United States Senator Chace.
Seventy policemen have been sent to
Lergan, Ireland, owing to fears that
rioting will occur there ON St. Patrick
day.
Edgar Swan, paying teller OF the National
City bank OF Lynn, Mass, is charged
with being a defaulter to the amount Of
500, 900.
Governor Wilson OF West Virginia has
decided to call an extraordinary session Of
the legislature on June 1, to settle the
g~ubernatorial middle.
Successive offers OF $1,000. 900 and So.
900, 900. made for the Anheuser-Busch
brewery property in St. Louis, by a repre-
sentative of the banking house of Baron
Rothschild, nave been refused.
Philip M. Gapen, treasurer of tine insane
hospital board at Indianapolis, has beer
arrested on a grand jury capias, charging
him with embezzlemeut OF $4,000. Gapen
had really loaned the money to Sullivan,
the d~efaulting treasurer.
An 1~1-year-old son of Jacob Barkeley Of
Webster, Ohio, has recovered from hydro
phobia, which developed six weeks ago,
from q bite of a rabid dog eight years ago,
The lad must have had an excellent con
stitution, for, in addition to the alleged
rabies, he was punished by the physicians,
who administered a~conite, hydrate of chic
raj and salicylate of soda.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-20
THOSE IowER CALIFORNIA MINES
Sam Diegans Reaping . Rich Harvest-A
Turn i'm the Tide Expected.

Sam Dto9ans Heaping Q Aklcn nafvest-A
Turn i'm the Tide Expected.
A dispatch from Los Angeles says
people are going wild over the stories told
about the Lower California placer mines
The San Disgans are reaping q rich harvest
San Diego merchants are out Of stock, and
are ordering all the pans, picks and shoveli
they can get. This afternoon several com
panies we're formed Of semi-military char
acter Of 25 to 80 men each, who will 60 to.
gether for mutual protection. Men willing
to 90 on grub stakes are snapped up
quickly. Ranchers from the country seem
to have the fever worse, and sacrifice pro.
perty to get money to pay their passage.
One rancher from Perris, who has q nice
farm OF 80 acres with a good crop Of bar.
ley on it sold it for 500 dollars to-day
and left for the camp.
'Soon there will be another story to tell.
An old Comstocker who has seen the mines
says they are nothing new. They have
been known for years and the whole coun-
try is full OF prospect holes. There are
spots that are rich and would pay well if
water could be had. II any money is made
there it will be by MEN with good dry
washing machines"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-20
Another Intelligent Dog Found.

announcer lntel11genC log FOunO.
The possession of an intelligent dog in the
family may be q very useful out OF
emergencies. Not long ago some members
of a family returning from an evening enter
tainment were unable to gain an entrance
into their house. The key had been for.
gotten, and the servants were evidently
asleep. Ringing the door-bell brought no
response. The only sound indoors was
that OF the dogs tail gently humping
against the rug. but after q time that ceased.
The dog had recognized his friends and re-
fused to bark. When all efforts to enter
seemed fruitless the door was opened by a
sleepy servant accompanied by very wide
awake dog. 1t seemed that this friend of
the family had made his way to the SER
wants room and had gently awakened her
to q realization of the situation. As he had
never been permitted to enter the Dor
before it il evident that his sense of the
needs OF the occasion had shown him that
he should not wait for q ceremonious in
vitation.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-20
Beats the Sea Serpent.

From the Pittsburg Dispatch: The
Paupack Creek, in Pike county, is the
dwelling place OF q monster more wonder
full than the sea serpent, il one can believe
the stories told by people in the vicinity,
They describe the beast as having a head
like an ape, and square shoulders like a
human being. From the shoulders OF the
creature there extends legs, or arms,
which terminate in great claws. The
body OF the monster, which is fully 6 feet
in length, is of q reddish-brown tint. very
like that OF q lizard, and terminates in q
tail like that OF a fish. The creatures
body is bare OF any covering, but about the
head and neck is a name of reddish hair.
1t is needless to say that the county is
excited over the strange animal. Various
surround the creek zach day in
hopes OF capturing the beast, but up to the
present time their endeavors have not
been crowned with success.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-20
THE FISH AND FUR BUSINESS.
Efforts Made by the Government to Pre-.
vent III Destruction of Animals.

Efforts Made by the Government to Pre-
vent the Destruction of Animals.
WASHINGTON, March 15.-In company
with D. Brown Goode, of the United States
fish commission, Senator Stockbridge,
chairman OF the committee on fisheries,
to-day, called upon Secretary Window with
reference to the act recently passed Tor the
protection OF fisheries in Alaska. The act
makes it unlawful to erect or maintain any
obstacles in the rivers OF Alaska for the
purpose OF impeding the ascent of salmon
or other a~nadromous species to their
spawning grounds, and affixed a minimum
penalty of $3.50 aday for violation thereof.
by the aid of dams, captured millions OF
fish, and they are reported to be making
ready for another campaign.
The matter has been referred to the law
offices, and the treasury department will
at once prepare the necessary orders for
carrying into effect the provisions OF the
act. The last section of the act, Senator
Stockbridge says, will be carried out by the
President in full time. It's adoption was a
matter of serious concern to Congress, and
it's phraseology was changed by the Senate
committee on foreign relations, and it WAS
ENACTED INTO A Law, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 3. That section 1856 Of the re-
vised statutes of the United States is
hereby declared to inclide all the domin-
ion OF the United States in the waters OF the
Behring sea, and it shall be the duty
OF the President, at a timely season in
each year., to issue his proclamation and
cause the same to be published for one
month in at least 1ne newspaper, il any
such there be, published at each United
ctates port OF entry on the Pacific coast,
warning all persons against entering the
said waters for the purpose OF violating
the provisions of said section, and he shall
also cause one or more vessels OF the
United States to diligently cruise said
waters aud arrest all persons and seize all
vessels found to be or to have been engaged
in any violation of the laws of the United
States therein.
Section 1856 Of the revised statutes is as
follows: No person shall kill any otter,
mink, marten, sable or fur seal, or other
fur bearing arrival
WITHIN THE LIMITS OF ALASKA
or in the limits thereof, and every person
guilty thereof shall, for each offence, be
fined not lees than 5000, nor more than
1000, or imprisonment not more than
six months, or both; and all vessels, their
tackle, apparel, furniture and cargo, found
engaged in violation of this Sec
ton, shall be forfeited, but the
Secretary OF the Treasury shall
have power to authorize the killing OF such
mink, marten sable or other fur. bearing
ANIMALS, except fur seals, under such regu.
lations as he may prescribe; and it shall be
the duty of the secretary to prevent the
killing OF any f~ur-seal, aud to provide for
the execution OF the provisions OF this Sec
ton until it is otherwise provided by Law;
nor shall be grant any special privileges
under this section.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-20
Life Duration Increased.

From the Boston "Globe": There is
good reason to believe that the average
American Of this last quarter Of the nine
tenth century is longer lived than his an.
cestors Of the last century. The most
casual reader cannot fail to have been
struck with the frequent notices in the
daily press Of men and women who have
lived well on into tina nineties, and promise
well TO become ce~ntentarians. The best
medical opinion of the day is, that the
average duration OF human life is not only
being made longer, by reason OF the i'm
proved diet and better sanitary conditions
of these latter days, but that it is capable
Of being still further heightened by till
greater improvements in our wav and
means Of living.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-20
MENTION.

J w. vreeland, Rochester, N. Y, is q
the Windsor.
M. L. Power Helena is among the guests
at the st. Nicholas.
w. a. Crane. OF Denver, Colo, can bt
found at the Windsor.
Among the guests at the McDermott ii
G. D. Joslyn Of Deer Lodge.
DR.. j. +. Dickson arrived yesterday
from Granite. He remains over Sunday,
n. J. Bielenberg is up from Deer Lodge
and occupies quarters at the st. Nicholas,
Benz Kingsbury left yesterday to take
look at the Poorman mine in the Ceur
d'Alenes.
Veterinary Surgeon Holloway came in
last night and took rooms at the st.
Nicholas.
Ed. Kinney, OF the Divide, showed up in
Butte yesterday and quartered at the
Windsor.
DR.. G. P. Hough who has been enjoying a
trip to San Francisco returned to Butte
yesterday.
A. s. Mcdonald, Cable, A. B. Davis, Viz.
ginia City, T. B. Rowe, Eagle Rock, are at
the st. Nicholas.
Chas. M. .Jeffries, sheriff. OF Lewis and
Clarke county, is over from Helena and is
at the McDermott.
John w. Penglase OF the firm of Rubel &
Penglase who has been in Butte for several
days starts for the Sound to-day.
John j. Fallon the general ticket agent of
the Montana Central came in last night
and registered at the McDermott.
Postmaster Curtis, OF Helena. and wife
will arrive this morning and remain over
to witness the St. Patrieks parade.
Attorney 8. A. Ballet who defended Bry-
son, came in from Boulder last night and
took quarters at the McDermott.
Will L. Greene of Helena who is SO well.
known in Butte will start this evening for
the coast with the Cardiff combination.
e. T. Rang. Dillon, T. W. B~lackiord, Ana
conda; Hugh league, @. T. Perry. C. E.
D~ayneade, Helena. are at the McDermott.
Capt. ]. F. Kelley, of Missoula, assistant
chief clerk of the defunct legislature, came
over from Helena yesterday looking as
hearty as q cricket. John is one of the
rising young men OF the Territory.
Col. John Doyle the popular superintend.
ent OF the Pacific mine will leave during
the week for New Haven, Conn. When he
returns he will be accompanied by q bride
to gladden. his hitherto bachelor home.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Dickinson will leave
to take up their residence in
Missouia. During their domicile in Butte |
The Dickinson's made many friends who /
sincerely regret their permanent departure.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-20
IDAHO HINES.
Rich Ore in the Gro Fino-The Red Ele-
plant Mines.

ANro
plant Mines.
The Idaho Avalanche says: We are
reliably informed that a fine body of ore
has been found in the Orc Elmo, some OF
which is almost equal in richness to that
taken out by Mr.. Reagan two or three
years GO. We were shown some OF the
specimens brought down, which are covered
with gold. Good ore is also in sight in two
or three other lodes including in the Gro
Elmo group. The Leonard mill was ruu
ming On good ore from. the Orc Fino when
it shut down, because ore could not be
hauled from the mine by eason OF the
roads. 1t will start up as soon as the ore
can be hauled. 1t is again running.
The Wood River Times" Of February
9Th, says: For some time past the Red
Elephant group of mines, near Bullion, has
been yielding an average OF 81 900 worth
of ore per day. This amount will be
doubled next week, when Colonel Bryan,
the manager will put on additional hauling
capacity. miner who recently worked in
the group, states that the production is
Intentionally limited at present. as Colonel
Bryan intends to go East soon to pur'
chase concentrating works The Red Ele.
,,;..:nt .roup is evidently developing into a
pig urnnerty.