Butte Miner in Butte, Montana

Varied 19th Century Observations on World Affairs and U S Topics

Ex councilman Johnny is noted as distinguished. General Shennan to spend summer at Newport. Cuba insurrection grows. An observer splits mankind into the wise and the otherwise. Efforts to reconcile England and Russia on the Turkish question. Decoration Day observed nationwide. London journals optimistic about Turkey due to revolutions. Wax flowers cleaned after rain. Pennsylvania spent over 8 million on soldiers’ orphans education since war. A few live fish can keep cisterns clear of pests. San Emidio antimony mines yield 3.5 tons daily. No murders in Iceland in fifty years. Icelanders described as cool blooded. Servian militia 100,000 infantry, 10,000 cavalry, 300 artillery. ready for action. Mrs Grant sewing patches on government seat. American leather exports doubled in three years. 1873 exports 800,000 sides, 1875 exports 1,900,000.