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Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1877-01-05

We elliptic following from the Missou
3lian:
Inc lowest sum for which any Office in
Montana is run; including the type set
)ting. sock, fuel. lights. tte. :, is $40 Del
week 1t costs this Office considerably
more than that amount: and we shall h.
glad when the patronage shall Justify an
Increased weekly expenditure. Tue
MlssOulian. In Its typographical sppenr
|ance Snd amount of reading matter. will
|continue to be just what The people of
this srction choose to make il. The ab;lit !,
with Which 1t is conducted cannot be in !
creased until the profits of the business
Snail Justly sending for some outside.
But this class of fel.
lows generally go to larger fields, where|
the xrass Is not so short. So, in view of
the situation. there Can be no immediate
ana radical change in the Journal which,
represents the interests. thought and en-
terprise and life of this immediate section
End we must content ourselves to leave
IS We find them. and wish onel
Apd all "A HAPPY New Year"
We have but few remarks to make ON
The above, and commend the general facts
yet forth. We believe there are some in
dividuals who expect al newspapers to be
New York Herald or Tribune. in size.
appearance, and 10 ability displayed in ifsI
'ditorial columna TO such We NV. trv
'our bands Ut editing. localizing. book
type-sticking. solicisins and,
|oinR the general work If . printing
'ffice. Nhere ihe business viii not iustify
Employing trained men for each depart-
a"nr. Try L..
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1877-01-05
FROM FORT ELLIS.
Lieut lDoame Heard From.

FoRT ELLIS, NJ. T., Dec. 81, 1876.
flo THE EpIroR OF THE CouRIER:
Sergeant Leepyer and party arrived
from the mouth of Tongue river on the
|2s,h. They bring no news of shocking
nature. Mccormack and Borchardt were
ordered to leave the Reservation, and
Frank Murray and Jim Brewer bought
their stock of goods.
Col. Bhck's train had gone to Fort Bu-
ford and would return laden with goods
for Black and P-ase The Sergeant and
party had a very hard trip, but arrived
|alI right.
Mr.. Flanagan received letter on the
Both inst. from Mr.. Davis. one of Lieut..
Doane's party, stating that they had lived
|on horse meat for three weeks. Their
boat was wrecked, and during three days
they had nothing at all to eat, but were
|all right now.
1t is muster day to-day, anil we expect
"a visit before long from our good Uncle
Sans paymaster.
Mr.. Dawes goods have been coming to
hand for the last three or four days and
he now has q complete assortment of
general merchandise on his shelves.
Sergeant Nelson, wife, niece and child
arr we'd lew days ago from the States,
and from his conversation sho ulh jud ge
that Monta Is he best place yet.
Ever thine. TUMBL ETOIT.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1877-01-05
OBITUARY.

Captain Joseph Wright died in Bozs.
man on Friday last December 20, 1876
He was born in Knox County, Kentucky.
August 8. $40. He learned the printing
business in Somerset Kentucky. in the
office of his uncle. John p Bruce. who
was then editor and proprietor of the
Somerset Gazette.
Capt Wright's first appearance as
editor was on Democratic paper. pub
lished at Stanford, Kentucky, which was
in 1861. The war Of the late rebellot,
breaking out, he united his fortunes with
the South. and with other young Ken
tuckians went to Richmond, Virginia. and
was engaged In the battle Of Bull Run,
under Gen. Joe johnson. He was also
engaged iii the Sc ven days fight near
Richmond. wherein Gen. Nee lellan was
forced TO retreat. He continued with the
Ccnfederates until taken prisoner near
Rome. Georgia. in 1861. He was released
through the influence Of Gen Lawrence
Rousseau, a relative of the family, and
came to s.. Louis, Mo-. where he again
engaged in the printing business, and
was married TO Miss Sarah Whit. ln
1867 he came to Montana, and became
connected with the Virginia City Demo-
crat. After that paper changed hands he
tsrted the Montanian. In 1871 he re-
q wed TO BoZeman, and commenced the
publication of the AvANT COURIER. with
which he was connected up to lie period
OF his death.
For the past twelve months he hae
been in intirm health, and was rarely
able to be in the office, and suffered great
y from theseverity of his sickness. He,
however. bore his Affections with patience.
and those who attended him, are <atished
taat his death was peaceful, both with
his God and fellow-men He leaves a Wife
audtive small children to mourn their loss
Joseph Wright was man of more than
ordinary sprightleness aud intellect. Ii,
WAS fluent aud able writer, and occupied
4 front position in the editorial ranks oil
Montana. As a practical printer he had
no superior in the West. In the conduct
of the COURIER" he was dieuifled, and
despised personalities. He believed al
newspaper should be conducted OF eleya-
Ell i'd as of propriery, and so acted.
He was generous. kind and amiabie.
and all who knew him. were his friends.
The large concourse that attended his;
funeral was an evidence of the sincere
regard of the citizens Of Bozeman forI
him, with whom he associated for the last!
six years. He has gone, however, ,oI
that borne from whence no traveller re-
turns, and his friends have an abiding
hope that be is with God the Father
which is far better. and enjoying peace
1ul and happy rest from all the cares OF
earth.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1877-01-05

A spec:sl T legssm from Hat creek
Wyoming. states that two hundred ana
rty-eight ATapahoe and Sioux scouts
from Red Cloud Agency. in charge of
Louis Richard. the we'll known half :.
breed scout. passed there On Sunday. en|
route to Join Gen. Crook.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1877-01-05

Il Is again reported that Sweeney has
arrived in New York, or soon will. and
sne up his plumber to s6s city on condi.
ton OF immunity from being proceeded
sg INST.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1877-01-05

A correspondent wants to know which
IS the Butte end of the Helena wagon
road.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1877-01-05

-Four freight teams were attacked nv
Indians on Hat creek, Wyoming, on the
sngh' OF December Goth and two men. B.
Z. Stephens and German named Fritz
were killed.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1877-01-05

Inc last plan brosched to settle ,he
PRESIDENTIAL muss is that Congress shall
not count the electoral vote at all, butt
aaali declare that there has been no law
ful election. and then alter the law OIL
i'92, so as to provide for holding a newt
election in May next.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1877-01-05

Me men were killed ny Indians opl
Big Wind river recently. The bodies of
three were recovered by Capt. O'NealI
and hi company of Wyoming Rangers
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1877-01-05

The Crows are in starvir condition.
80 says Rev. Bridger and Others, Whse
fault is its Is'ntit about zine to send
another Smith on mission to Africa,
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1877-01-05

In the Pacific railroad bills now befor.
Congress government reserves the right to
regulate fre'gh. III fares.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-08-17

No BONES IN THE OCEAN.-M. Jeffrey
has established the fact that bones disap-
pear in the ocean. By dredging, it is COM
mon to bring up teeth, but rarely ever 3
bone of any kind; these, however compact,
dissolve if exposed to the action Of the
water but little time. On the contrary,
teeth-which are not bones any more than
whales are fshes-resist the destroying &C
ton Of the sea-water indefinitely. 1t is,
therefore. a powerful solvent. Still, the
popular opinion is that it is brine. If
such was the case, the bottom of all the
seas would, long ago, have been Swallowed
by the immense accumulation of carcasses
and products of the vegetable kingdom
constantly floating into them. Dentine,
the peculiar material of which teeth are
formed, and the enamel covering them, Of
fers extraordinary resistance to these chem
lcal agencies, which resolve other animal
remains into nothingness. Mounds in the
West, tumuli in Europe and Asia, which
are believed to antedate sacred history for
thousands of years, yield up perfectly
sound teeth, on which time appears to have
made no impression.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-08-17
Good Maxims.

\ Never be idle. If your hands cannot be
usefully employed, attend to the cultiva-
ton of your mind. Always speak the truth.
Keep good company or none. Make few
promises. Live up to your engagements.
Keep your own secrets if you have any
When you speak to person, look him in
the face. Good company and good CONVEX
sation are the very sinews of virtue. Good
character is above all things else. Never
listen to loose or idle conversation. You
had better be poisoned in your blood than
in your principles. Your character cannot
be essentially injured except by your own
acts. If anyone speaks evil of you, let
your life be so virtuous that none will be-
lieve him. Drink no intoxicating liquors.
Ever 1--we, misfortune excepted, within your
income. When you retire to bed, think
over what you have done during the day.
Never speak lightly of religion. Make no
haste to be rich, if you would prosper.
Small and steady gains give competency
with tranquility of mind. Never play at
any game Of chance. Owe no man any
thing.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-08-17

A RAILWAY TRAIN STRUCK BY LIGHT
NING.-An incident Of recent thunder
storm, as noticed by passenger on train
on the New York Midland Railroad, is
thus described by the Middletown s'Press -
The train was in the vicinity of Walton.
The storm was terrific. Crash after crash
OF thunder, with binding lightning, ac
companied by a deluge of rain and hail,
followed them. At one time the train
seemed to be enveloped in sheet of cleo
trical fire. A fearful crash preceded, and
instantly the engine was in a volume of
electricity: balls of fire encircled the driv-
ing wheels as they revolved with lightning
rapidity. Engineer Sanford beheld the
phenomenon with wonder and awe, and
supposing that the end of all things was
at hand, involuntarily shut off the steam.
Nearly every person on the train experience
ed a severe shock. A large tree by the
track was shattered. The shock lasted but
a moment. When satisfied that nothing
had been injured, the engineer started the
iron horse on with loud whistle toward
Norwich.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-08-17
1poetrp.
ever BELIEVE ME AFFEOTI0NATELY
YOURS"

YOURS"
Ever believe you true? Dear friend,
Your words so precious are that
Can but repeat them DER and DER,
And kiss the paper where they lie.
How shall thank you for this pledge,
This sweet assurance which destroys
The doubt that you my love repaid.
And changes all my fears to joys?
Ever believe you true? will!
I hold you to this written gage!
This shall console me, now you're gone;
Still next my heart I'll bear the page;
/ BY day and night, whereerI go,
1t shall my priced companion be;
And if q thought would gainst you fisesas ssss
This from all blame shall set you free.
All, need'I say, believe me true?
You know how TENDER yet how strong,
This hearts emotions are, how half
OF all its throbs to you belong;
How fain 'twould burst its prison walls
10 nesting beat against your own:
How joyous twas when you were near,
How sadly yearning now, alone.
Ay, till the weary life is done,
Though we again may never meet,
Let's not forget the by-gone days
That like a dream passed. swift and sweet;
Still let thy knowledge of my love
Thy faith in humankind renew:
Let that great love still for me plead,
And, to the last, believe me true!
Chambers Journal
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-08-17
Sad End Of Young Mans Brief Career.

Granville Ely, lately arrested in Middle
town, Conn.,, for stealing a coat belonging
to the proprietor of the Gelston House, and
next term of the Superior Court, has pc
culiar history. He is the son of the late
Elias Ely, at one time a prominent lawyer
in New York, who amassed a large fortune
in his practice. Being his only son, Gran
willie was humored in every conceivable
manner by his father, who allowed him for
spending money the handsome sum OF
twenty thousand dollars year. He spent
the summer months at East Haddam,
Conn.,, and was highly esteemed by all, be-
ing considered immensely wealthy. fire.
quentiy giving magnificent banquets at
the hotel, to which he not only invited ey-
cry young man in the section, but many
persons from Brooklyn and New York. At
that time he was considered one of the
finest young men in the country, which
opinion was evidently formed because Of
his distinguished personal appearance and
the prompt manner in which he paid his
bills. He kept for his owl use a four In
hand, with which he would make a sensa
tional dash through the leading streets of
East Haddam every pleasant afternoon.
In conversation few were more fluent than
young Ely, who would affably entertain
room full of guests without the slightest
effort, being most charming story-teller,
into which he would infuse unmistakable
witticism of the highest order. He was in
deed a brilliant young man. and his condi-
ton now will be greatly mourned by his
former friends who have been so magnif-
Gently entertained at his hands. 1t is
thought that he spent over five hundred
thousand dollars for mis- father, who died
a few years since in reduced circumstances.
A short time after the death of his father
Ely, was arrested in New Y ork for forgery.
of which crime he was convicted and sent
to Sing Sing. 1t is asserted that he has
several times been arrested for petty lar
ceny, and evidently in his present low con-
dition he cannot refrain from stealing any
thing coming within his reach. He has
changed so much In personal appearance,
that he is scarcely recognizable by those
who we're his most intimate friends eight
years ago.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-08-17
Pay As You Go.

The credit system is one of the most per-
nicious evils which afflict community. 1t
is detrimental to the interests of the buyer
and the seller. Bad debts have devoured
the fortunes Of thousands Of once-prosper-
GUS merchants and left them hopelesslv in
bankruptcy; and large debts have turned
thousands from mansions to novels, and
clothed with rags backs which have worn
broadcloth and cancels hair A system
which thus impoverishes all classes must.
of course, result in the general depression
of trade and the universal injury of a peo-
pie An establishment which has sold
goods for uncertain promises until the
Sheriff can no longer resist the pressing in
vitation to take what is left is never reck-
oned in its insolvency as a part of the
wealth Of a community, and a store whose
shelves are loaded with merchandise, but
is among people whose extravaganza, en-
gendered and fostered by the credit system
has plunged them into bankruptcy, will
never add much to the prosperity of itself
OF its neighborhood.
There IS never.apy remarkable business
activity'ia a.poor-house, and most of peo-
pie have always considered that this lack
of enterprise in such a place is because it
is a poor-house, Money is necessary mo-
tive power in trade. But the credit sys-
tenn has direct tendency to eat up both
money and merchandise. 1t has probably
not escaped the notice of the observing
that there is in every community class
of merchants who strenuously advocate a
credit in preference to cash system. This
at first sight looks remarkably strange :;
but, on second thought, it appears in an
entirely different light. These men are
not generally over-conscientious, and they
very thoughtfully argue that a man Or
woman will buy more, and will pay better
prices, under the credit system than if
they were obliged to pay cash. And here
is where the difficulty lies; people contract
debts without knowing it, and if they pay
them they bankrupt themselves, and when
they do not they bankrupt the trader. In
any event, the system has a tendency to
make everybody poorer.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-08-17
a. A. GRUBERI'

A. A. &RUBER
MANUFACTURER OF TIN COPPER
AND SHEET IRON WARE
and dealer in
STOVES OF ALL KINDS,
fNeW Court House st. STAUNTON. Va. !
Particular attention paid to making and re-
pairing Stills, and putting Still Houses in prop
er order, as required by the Government.
jan-2a ly.
MIR. A. M. SIMPSON will be glad to serve
wi his friends at G. L. WELIER'S Boot
and Shoe Store. G GODS made to order.
ape
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-08-17

SILK HANDKERCH1EFs (To WASH
Wash them in cold rain water with little
curd soap. then rinse in rain water (cold),
slightly covered with stone blue, wiring
well, and stretch them out on a mattress,
tackiug them out tightly.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-08-17

VARN1sH1NG. Before any article is var
nished, it should be thoroughly cleansed
from all grease spots with plenty of hot
water, soap and soda, which must be we'll
washed off. 1t is also essential that the
article to be operated upon should be per
fectly dry.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-08-17
NIAGON-MAMENG.

wv AND BLACKSMITHING
The undersigned, formerly of Churchville, has
opened Wagon-making and Blacksmithing
establishment, on
NEW COURT HOUSE ST, STANTON, VA
next door to the Carriage Factory of Capt.
Waters where he is prepared to execute all work
in his line, out of good material, in the best
manner and at low il ures.
w. REPAIRING promptly done and all
work warranted
@~ also manufacture FASIG'S PATENT
LIFTING JACK, the creates thing out and in
dispensable to farmers generally. Call and see
it.
febl4 las NJ LICKLITER.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-08-17

Pre- CRUsT.-Hundreds Of thousands of
dollars are worse than thrown away in the
use of lard made into pie crust annually.
To be sure white fiaky crust looks
nice and tastes better, but it lays the foun-
dation for dyspepsia, rheumatism, govt
and palsy. -Four years have beed exper-
imenting to find out how to make palata-
BILE pie crust without lard, and this is way;
''Take good, rich buttermilk, soda and a
little salt, and mix just as soft as can be
mixed and held together have plenty of
flour on the Wondering board and rolling
pin roll very thin and make the bake as
other pies in a slower oven, and when the
pie is taken from the oven do not cover it
up.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-08-17

TOMATO MARMELADE.-Toe each pound
of tomatoes add one pound of white or
brown shugar, first .scalding, peeling and
sliceing the red tomatoes. Put over slow
fire and boil down until it is well thicken-
ed !; add one tablespoonful of powdered
ginger and the juice of grated peel of two
lemons to every three pounds of tomatoes.
Boil from one to three hours, skimming
off all froth. When very thick turn into
small jars and cover tightly. This is de-
licious relish for lunch or supper, and no
one could recognize the taste of tomato in
it. s3frfI,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-08-17

SURE CURE FOR HOG CHOLERA
Four pounds Black Anthony, four pounds
Flower Sulphur, four pounds Copperas,
and one pound Saltpetre- pulverize and
mix we'll Add four quarts common Salt
and one bushel of Wood Ashes. Place the
above where it will remain dry, and so
that the hogs can have free access to it at
all times. Valuable for mules. horses and
cattle also. as
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-08-17
FARM AND PRESIDE.

ABOUT WATERING PLANTS. - "No
plants should be watered when the sun is
shining upon them" The old saying is
true, because it is exceptional in nature,
rather than the rule, the evils being that
the wetting Of the foliage when the sun
is powerful leaves drops of wet places upon
the leaves, which being heated by the suns
rays, cause the leaves to spot or blister,
and this most particularly when the air is
calm and the water. not dispersed by the
movement Of the air. Further than this,
its influences upon the plont are not good,
as when the sun is pawerful the leaves are
evaporating OF exhaling, and the shock to
this process by the dashing over them of
cold water IS anything but salutary, as by
analogy we may CLEAN from the serious eff
fects of cold shower on the human body
whilst prespiring freely.-Let it be remem-
bered that it is impossible to make the
leaves inhale when nature couses them to
exhale; hence, the watering of plants
when the SUMS rays are powerful overhead,
is absurd F.; and as for W Altering the ground
during the middle of the day, it is like
pouring it upon hot plate SO that it may
the sooner be evaporated, and every ap-
pearance of its uses be the speedily obliter-
ated.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-08-17

REMEDY FOR WHooPINa COUGH
Take half an ounce each of spirits OF harris
horn and oil of amber; mix them well to-
gether, every night and morning anoint
well the palms of the hands, pits Of the
stomach, soles of the feet, arm pits and
backbone. AS long as the ointment is be-
ing used do not allow the parts anointed
to be washed; the back of the hand may
be washed, but not the palm; care must
be taken afterward not to take cold. This
cannot injure the smallest infant. Keep
the bottle well corked.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-08-17
TXT s. BAR

w S. KINDS & s SnSSH Mt rA,r.ons
81 West Fayette, End Door West OF Charles.
BALTIMOR RE, MD.
First-clsss Goods made up in frst-class style,
and a perfect fiji guaranteed. Refer to VIM. l..
Bumgardner, Fred. Efinger aad others. Par
ties can have their measures taken at Mr.. Nc
Namaras, in Stanton, and sent on to us, and
the clothes will be made to fit.
maya ly
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-08-17

CHEESE TOAsT.-Take slice of good
nice, old cheese, cut 1t up into small pieces,
put it in thin or iron stewpan, and to
one cup of milk add three eggs; beat eggs
and milk together and pour on the cheese .
set it on the stove, and when it begins to
simmer, stir briskly until it becomes a
thick curdle, then pour over the toast and
carry to table. ..t.E.-.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-08-17

POTATO CoRQUETTEs.-Mash wellcook-
ed potatoes when quite hot, remove all
Jumps, put to tia teaspoonful powdered SUI
gar. butter size of an egg, salt, and two or
three well-beaten eggs.-Press into pear
or cone-shape glass till well-shaped Clutter
or wet the glass before putting in the po-
tatoes). When quite cold dip into raw
eggs and bread crumbs, and fry in boiling
lard
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-08-17

TOMATO CATsUP.-Take bushel of
ripe tomatoes. wash clean, and boil in o
large kettle, with only enough water to
keep them from burning, for one hour
Rub through fine seive to take out all
the seeds. To every quart Of juice add
one tablespoonful of ground mustard, one
each of ground cinnamon, cloves and gra-
ted nutmeg, and one tablespoonful of the
strongest black pepper, and three table
spoonsful of fine salt. Boil slowly for two
hours then to each quart of juice add
half a pint of pure cider vinegar, and boil
half an hour longer. Bottle while hot,
and seal up with tallow and rosin melted
together. This catsup will keep for years.
and will not require to be shaken up be-
fore turning from the bottle. A porcelain
kettle is the best for its manufacture.
Onions add to it's favor if boiled with the
tomatoes at first.
Another. Half peck Of rine tomatoes
cut up, two tablespoonful Salt, two table
spoonsful of pepper, one-half tablespoonful
allspice, one-half tablespoonful cloves, one
pint vinegar. Then add the other ingre-
dents, and cook until it thickens. Then
put in bottle and seal.