The Montana post., 1869-01-15

THE OFT Y Y.
Alex. III. Beattie. Local Editor.
From Tuesdays Daily.


Town SITE ENTRY.-The Land Ofii-
GERS Court for taking of evidence affecting
the town site entry, met at the Court House
at IL q. m. yesterday, Messrs. Williams and
Chadwick appearing for miners, Messrs. Smith
Il shober for Probate Judge. Gen. r. C.
Ewing filed a claim for 500 feet on the Noun
taineer lode. which was objected to by Judge
Smith, but received in evidence. Judge
Smith presented a proposition on behalf of
the Probate Judge to make special reserva-
tion of all miners rights in the sale of lots
claimed by them. The miners attorneys OBJ
jected to the filing of this paper, but it was
received under order of the Register. After
considerable legal flourish of trumpets an ad-
jouynment had until 2 p. IN. when Mr..
Robert Hereford was called by the Probate
Judge and testified as to the extent, charac-
ter and value of the town improvements. He
certi6es that the numberof inhabitants residing
within that portion of Helena applied for as
a town site is 5000, and the value of i'm
provements s., 400, 900; also, that to the best
of his knowledge and belief only one-tenth
of the land applied for is of any value
mineral land. and that none of Dry Gulch is
as valuable for mining purposes as for town
lots. This statement is all committed to
writing, and while il is too volumnous for
reproduction, will prove of importance to the
Commission in deciding the case. Mr.. Here
ford, as Assessor, has had perhaps better op-
portunities for arriving at a fair rate of esti,
mate of the population and property value
than any other person In Helena. On con-
clusion of the direct examination at p m,
Mr.. Hereford was retained for cross examina-
tion by the miners attorneys, but the late
ness of the hour compelled an adj ournment,
which was had until 8 p. IN. to-day. AT the
present rate of progress it is believed the ex-
animation of the case will continue for ten
fua 1va A1ps Init lIval INT roaf IA
manifested in the proceedings.
DEER LODGE ITEMs.-From the Inde-
pendent we learn that the house of Ed. House
caught on fire and almost all the clothing,
furniture, etc. in the house was destroyed
during the owners absence. The house was
saved. -. Owing to the numerous escapes from
the Jail the authorities have resorted to the
means of ironing them. This we hold is
right. There can be no excuse for the COM
initial of a crime, and he who violates the
laws of his country should he treated in n
rigorous and severe manner If all other meas
ures fail. The guest of Sam. Johns, the efiic-
tent Deputy Sheriff of Deer Lodge, who ex-
cused himself the other day, has been recap
tuTed. He overhauled in the vicinity of
Caraboo. 80. The fues of the Court House are
IN bad condition. =. Mr.. Louis Descheneau
was, on the Ind, kicked by n vicious horse on
the forehead, from the effects of which he
IN
and brotner TO mourn his loss. He was hu,;sj
on the 10th. A great many improysmsn,s
are going on. among which re NAV mention
Mr.. Halderman's new storebouse ON Main
street is lust finished. Mr.. Wallet has almost
finished I. 6pa tvostorv bu;Id;nr ,d;o,n;,o
Mr.. HaIderman's store. MT Decker ,s now
building a large hotel on Main street onno.
site the store of Dance Smart 4 Co Nr
Dewitt has commepcel the erection af
building between the Citv Hail and "
DoupelI's store to be used as a restaurant.
Several neat cottages have been built in the
suburbs of the town within the last few
weeks John O'Neil has lust completed an
extensive addition to his large furniture en-
porium. Hon. n. c. Boswell, whose public
spirit and generosity is ALWAYS in operation.
has. at his own expep,e completea a city
pump, just IN front OF his fine billiard saloon,
otber imnYovemsn,s ors ~o;nr ~ =, 80.
shich deserve notice. aud will receive our at
tention hereafter.
DIAMOND II lRAiN.-Ne take great
pleasure in informing the public, this NOR
ming. thar q A. R,o.dv.,sr f., ,,,;,.,
Iv Known tb,ourhont ,hs w., =, sf