Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1877-03-01

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in a mature condition, sheltering in mead
and under TUFTS of grass, and becomes
active when the weather is mild. It differs
generically from the much-dreaded migrate
ry variety which hibernates in the egg state.
EDITOR H~UsBANDMAN: l notice a CORES
pondence in last weeks HusBANDMAN, in
which your correspondent says that the
Meagher county delegation of the House of
Representatives were in doubt which way
to vote on the North and South railroad
bill, which needs correcting.
Whether my colleague, Mr.. Brainard, was
in doubt or not I do not pretend to know,
but so far as I am concerned, | have to state
that | L never was in doubt one minute, and
expressed myself to that effect whenever
necessary. I could not be in doubt, know
ing that I was elected on an anti-railroad
platform, and knowing, moreover, that the
Democracy of this county, to whom partly
owe my election, had a similar plank in their
platform. To act honorably and conscien-
tiously, I could not do more nor less than
work and vote against said bill.
BY giving this publicity you will oblige,
Yours truly, L. RoTwITT.
Canyon Ferry, Montana, Feb. "a, 1877.
EDITOR HUsBANDMAN: The Chief at
fractions at the Capital of the mountains on
my late visit, was the "Carnival of King
Momus," and the tenth Congress of Mon
tana.
The subjects of King Momus were in ad-
mirable training and did ample justice to
the occasion.
The palace car of the Helena and Benton
tram-way, and the North and South rail-
road was on exhibition, propelled and OPP
Grated wholly by Montana motive power.
Many other enterprises were represented,
and the credit is mainly due "Mr. Gesang
Verien," who dealt out the lager while the
Carnival was in preparation.
The only topic of interest I noticed in the
Legislature, was the "fllibusting" over
the North and South narrow gauge, broad
pocket gouge railroad.
Helena, it appears, would favor no rail.
road project that did not terminate at the
"Hub," and I was informed that by "geas-
ing !" some of the weak joints, they had sue
ceeded in extending the road from the Pipe
stone to Helena. Now, when the road is
completed to the Hub" all outside camps
can have a velocipede extension at their own
expense, and the blessed privilege of paying
the tax on our Indebtedness for the next for
ty or fifty years. There is nothing like hav-
ing a Club" to kill things. and I am of the
opinion that the Club" is a good place to
move away from, if a man moves early.
On the evening of the 22nd, we had anoth-
er of those delightful parties, for which Boul-
der has become noted. Thirty-six numbers
were sold, and the dance continued till the
gray streaks of dawn were visible. The mu
sic was good, and the supper by the host.
Capt. Cook, was excellent.
The weather is very mild and pleasant
and preparations are being made to com.
mence spring work.
We have to record the death of a very
kind and agreeable old gentleman, by the
name OF VIM. Gordon, who departed this
life on the 9th inst. Aged about rs years
Iii very seldom that death invades oul
quiet precinct, but when it does, it casts &
a gloom and sorrow around us that is not
forgotten in a day.
For the past year, | record one death, one
wedding, and negotiations pending for ont
or two others. and a dozen or so more who
would be willing to negotiate, if indications
are correct. Births for the year of my OWL
knowledge, I am unwilling to venture an es
innate. O-REs-TES.