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Sharp County record., 1877-10-26
News and Notes.


particulars soon.
Three white men are sentenced
to be hanged at For. Smith. on
the 18Th of January next One
is convicted Of murder, another
Of rape, In the indian Nation,
and the third Of wrecEing a rail
road train.
A Kansas City correspondent
Of the Sc. Louis Republican
states tha5 % company has been
organized TO push forward the
Memphis and Kansas City Bail
road, and work will be COM
mauceI soon.
The Turks and Russians have
had another heavy engagement
in which the Turks were defeat
ed with q reported loss Of about
1000 men, killed. wounded, or
taken prisoners. The tide Of
affairs now seems TO be turning
In favor Of the Russians.
The difficulty existing be-
tween the st. Louis, Iron Noun
tain and Southern and Memphis
and Little Rock Railroads, by
which reduced rates have been
given to- passengers travelling
north and east, has been adjust
ed, and the old rates viii 90 nlo
effect Immediately.
An exchange says, THE Brit
iah Bible Society reports am
astonishing demand for che BIZ
bic among the C0asacks. Over
$4,000 have been distributed
within the past few weeks. The
excellent linen paper used on
the Oxford presses makes the
best Of gun wadding. and thus
the gospel is spread among the
Turks"
Another Of the Union Pacific
train robbers, named Joseph
Berry, was captured near Mexi-
60, Mo, on the 14th inst. after
receiving a load Of buck-shot in
the lee, which afterward caused
his death. About 82,800 in
money was found in his posses
sion. Before his death Berry
confessed his connection with
the robbery referred to, and
stated that Collins, who was
killed in Kansas recently, bad
planned the robbery, and was
the leader Of the gang.
Upon the opening of Congress,
On the 18th inst, Samuel. Ran,
dali was elected Speaker Of the
HoUse, receiving 149 votes; JAS.
A. Garfield, 132. Nv. Randall,
before taking the chair. reviewed
Jha situation and needs of the
nation in q brief bat able ad-
dress. On the 10Th a message
from the President was read.
The message was short, simply
calling attention to the necessity
forimmediate appropriations for
the army and navy, and sug.
costing the propriety Of partici-
patiDg in the International EX
hjbition to be held at Paris,
France, in 1873.
4 Washington correspondent
writes as follows: One Of the
curious facts which are met on
the threshold Of this extra ses-
sion Of Congress is, that several
clements are organizing iorItoO.
Usually such work does not
manifest itself till the last ses-
sion OF the second Congress Of q
new administration But here
il stares the observer in the face
before even the regular session
Of the first Congress has assem-
bIeG under the new President.
Democrats consider the cam
paign aheady won. They exult
over a solid South and the addi-
tiou Of Ohio as over Kingdoms
Of territory won. They are cele-
brating the conquest Of Penn
svlvania. New York. and even
Sharp County record., 1877-10-26
DR.. z. N. T. SULLIVAN.
TO WOOL AND COTTON
EaEDE8- EERN,

" '~ ~ d ~ AArFP
I have charge Of the Sharp
Saw Mil, Planning Machine.
Wool Carding Machine, and
Cotton Gin, all Of which are in
the very best condition that
machinery can be placed in. !
have a very Ialge assortment Of
Good Dry LElsnbc2
On the yard, either dressed or
undressed. I will take in eX-
change fCr lumber or car5ing,
wheat, bacon and lard, delivered
at the mill, and will allow for
wheat, 81 per bu5hel; bacon and
lard, 10 cents per pound. d.
/ have also a good assortment
OF Jeans. Liuseys, FIannels.
Shawls, Blankets, Spun Yarns.
&co which [ will exchange for
wool or cotton.
l expect to use my best effort
to give general satisfaction in
ginning this season, andin order
to do so, [ request everybody to
take some care III handling the
cotton as they gather it. Be sure
to keep your cotton dry, and
You shall have good work
YoU wilt ind Mr.. w. NJ. San
ders on hand at all times. ready
to attend to any business.
ASA d. WADE.
Sharp County record., 1877-10-26
ADAMS e BLOCHE
Little Rock, Arka.
ST. LOUIS Z2ED DFlIC-
Cheapest, EewSieSt, Most h
bic, and Best Paper IN
Mississippi Valley.
Terms Of Sg5&cTip ipt50H-PC
pTcUaid:

DAILY, by mail, &12 perI
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year.
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three copies, IS; five copies.
ten copies, Is.
Remit by money ordeI
registered letter. Give P. O.
dress in full, including nan
State and county.
Address GEO. KNAPP d
st. Louis, Mo.
Postmasters and others ac
as agents for the Rebuff
may retain 10 per cent. o.
subscriptions, and add 81
copies at club rates after
club is formed.
Papers not sent 1DlessI
for in advance, and discontlI
at the end Of time paid for
Sharp County record., 1877-10-26
WAEUFACTTRZE
SHADE, T.

A surpir.of saddles. bt
aal-ers. harness and lafne,
tures, saddLe-pockets, whip
constantly on hand, and
to order.
Orders promptly filled
all work guaranteeato gIve
faction
Hides. pelrries, furs, bee
taIl0w and wheat taken i
change for work or goods.
Shop east end Of Main 5
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-09-21
NOTICE,

HAVING SOLD ALL MY INTEREST
IL in the Silver Brick Hotel 10 NJ. J.
Gernty. l take this method of thanking my
friends and the pub bile for the patronage they
have so literally bestowed on me. anu to be-
speak for my successor q continuance Of the
pu bile patronage. WM. GILLBN.
Eureka. >eptem Der 10. ISL. fslt-lm
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-09-21
EUREKA HOTEL.
SILVER BRICK HOTEL.
South Main street. EUREKA
n. J. aERATY $50, Preprieter.

ooutn nam street.. EUREKA.
II. J. 6ERATY Proprietor.
HAVING PURCHASED OF -
IL Mr.. William Gillen the Sill
YER BRICK HOTEL, we pro-
pose to carry on the business as --&
heretofore. The house has been repaired
and renovated, and we are now prepared for
business. We hope, by strict attention to
our customers. to merit fair share Of the
public patronage.
The Table
Will at all times be supplied with the best
the market affords, and will be under the im-
mediate supervision of MISS GEkATY.
The f3ar.
Only the choicsst brands Of WINES.
LIQUORS and CIGARS will be sold. This
department is under the supervision Of that
veteran bar-keeper. OWEN GERATY.
Board, 81 per week. Meals. so cts.
Liquors and cigars, l2hs cents. Entire sat
isfsetion guaranteed.
NJ. J. GERATY.
Eureka, Sept. I3, 1877. [si4-tf
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-09-21
DR. ESSMA

AIRS. MCDONALD AND VI. ALLISON.
wi having recently located ia Eureka,
wish to inform the ladies that they are pre-
pared to do DHESSMAkING in all Its
branches. Cutting and fitting a speciality.
Corner Of Spring and Clark streets.
Eureka, septsm Der 10. 1877. Isll-lm-
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1877-02-22
THE SCHOOL ENTERPRISE

The school election was bed on Satur
day last, and quite an interest WAC mani.
tested therein by the qualified voters Of
the district. The proposition submitted
by the Trustees. in accordance with the
Act recently passed by the Legislature.
was nearly unanimously approyed-1lj
votes were cast for, and only II agains.
the proposition. This is certainly very
emphatic and encouraging victory for all
the friends of education in the district.
But it is more than this, if we rightly in
terpret the sentiment of the PEOPLE. 1t is
4 significant foreshadowing of q more
liberal policy and public spirited deter
on the part of the people to make
Bozeman one of the leading, it not the
most prosperous, towns in the Territory
We hope the Trustees will lose no time in
carrying into effect We unmistakab'e
wishes of the people. The bonds should
'e Autographed and placed on the mar
Iet; plars and sp. eifcations should he
ecured for the building, and suitable
tie selected with as little delays as possible.
BY prompt action and good management
ii the part of the Trustees, the building
an be completed and first class graded
cho0l opened therein on or before the LIST
f October next,
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1877-02-22

Should the Judges divide on the Presi
dency according to their assigned partisaI
predictions, they would simply declar
that there is no authority III this grea
Government tina: is. in a contest for po'
litical power, more just than partisan
Legislature or ward committee. We strong
ly incline to the conviction that the vita
decision. whatever it may be. will be glver
by not less than four, and more likely
the entire five members of the Court
Philadelphia Times Und.)
The Times is, perhaps, not as strongly
inclined to the conviction expressed in the
above paragraph as 1t was. There is q
possibility Of placing too high an estimate
on human nature in general, and prone.
ness to over. estimate the patriotism and
pure disinterestedness of men in high
positions of honor and trust. in particular.
The actions of the Commission, so far.
only go to show that it is impossible for
men even of stern integrity, profound
and unquestionable ability to
divest themselves wholly from their po-
4 tical :besrIngs, especially when the
questions presented for their considera-
ION require nice discrimination or are sus-
'eptiblc Of Il than one plausible solu-
ion.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1877-02-22
PeriOdicity Of Thunder

AT krcmsmunster, in Bavaria weather
observations have been made for over ,
century. Discussion of these obserya
tons, and of other observations made in
Saxony, leads to the conclusion that there
is perindici;y in thunder storms as well
as in other phenomena. Won Rezold saws
!" his paper on that subject, that in years
when the temperature Is high, and the
suns surface comparatively free from
spots. thunder storms are abundant
Since. moreover. the maxima of the SIM.
spots coincide with the greatest intensi: Y
OF auroral display, it follows that both
groups of phenomena. thunder storms
and auroras. to certain extent, supple
'nent each other, so that years of frequent
storms correspond to those auroras. and
vice versa. 1t is pointed out tina, this
connection between sun-spots and storms
loes not, by any means. sanction the
'"pposition o: direct electrical interac.
ION between the earth and SUP, but NAV
'e simply consequence of degree oil
ISOLATION dependent on the sun. spots ~
the changes of ise latte" man,f; st them
elves successfully IN dri rent ATTITUDES
no net cOnttmpOraneOt s>, /
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1877-02-22
MILITARY MATTERS.

Private Williams Kehram. band ST.
Cavalry, has been ordered to Fort D. 4
Russell to report TO the commanding off
Ger for duty.
The commanding officer, Fort Laramie
isordcred to send under proper guart
private. +. Ta'moge, Company Fl, Bro
Cavalry, an insane soldier, to Washing.
ton, d. 9.
Captain Henry E. Noyes, I'd Cavalry,
has been relieved from duty as member of
the general court. martial at Fort D. A.
Russell.
Second Lieut.. Homer W. Wheeler, 5th
Cavalry, as been detailed as all additional
member of the general court martial in
stituted at Font d. a. Russell.
Lieut.. Schofie!d, Cd U. S. Cavalry, pass
ed through from Fort Ellie to Jocko
Agency aud tarried in Deer Lodge oyer
Sunday. Lieut.. s. is assigned to duty
with Lieut.. Fuller who is sta toned at the
Agency with twenty cavalrymen. 1t is
understood that on recommendation of
Captain Ball, company of Infantry-
some 80 or 35 men, from Fort Shaw will
march as soon as transportation can be
had ard relieve The Cavalry detachment
'n duty at the Agency.-[Ncw North
West.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1877-02-22
COM M ERCIAL.

1t is believed that the four years upon
which the country will enter after Presi
dent is inaugurateL viii prove a period of
The most healthful prosperity. provided
that there is no tampering with the tariff
or the currency to upset things. The
symptoms of this are visible ON every side,
and one of them is the popular impotence
10 have the Presidential question settled.
So convinced are many that the good
times are near at hand that they are TAX
ing advantage of the present low price of
Ia Dor and surplus of capital in the coun
try to manufacture in anticipation of the
coming improvement in business. Those
things, into the cost of which bills for
labor largely enter, can be produced now
more economically than they car b. again
for y ars. 1t is question for people 10
hink of, whether the times do not hold
'ut to them in this respect an opportunity
# the very greatest importance.-lN. Y.
Tribune, 81 inst.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1877-02-22
fOllOWS,
100000

q Only very small portion of thu
: amount was silver, the most being gol
z dust ranging above 900 in freness. Th
normeus production of the years 1864 {
1866 was due to the rich placer digging
found in the gulches of the Missouri hea
, tributaries, aud when these were exhaust
ed TO such an extent that it was necessar
to combine the small claims into Iarg
ones, and employ capital 10 develop then
on large scale, the annual product de
creased ,apidly, and the outlook appeared
dismal for Montana.
This perio.l Of descrtioD and rrtrogres
sion invariably occurs in the history of al
countries first opened by the discovery If
placer gold, and where there is 10 othe
industry to fall back on. Montana bring
fur'ber away from communication wit
the civilized world than any other part OF
the Union, has suffered more severely
and for longer iiu,e than any sister
territory; but the few who have RENAME
in her canyons and valleys in the belief
that the land was good. and worth stand
ing by, cannot be far from their reward.
Signs of new life and new growth are
everywhere visible. Silver mining has
become one of the recognized industries
Of the Territory; gold quartz mining is on
a sound basis. and many old and ADAM
doEed placer districts are waking up
under the stimulus of new enterprises
Capital to o moderate extent has come 10:
is being employed successfully, and
already is reproducing itself. Montana
Is no longer an unknown and unyisited
section of the West, and those who have
laken the pains to examine its resources
are finding th at il embraces as fine field
TOR investment as any part of The coun-
ry.
The letters Tie Review is now pub.
ishing from Montana will be found to
over the details of each important min.
ng camp. 1t is intended in what folIows
o g.aIcc at the condition of the mining
Industry in tine Territory as u whole, an /!
o OFF, the means of comparing its
ta,us with that of oder parts of the {
Vest.
To begin, the following Is list of the
anger working and producing mines of
II kinds: II
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1877-02-22

day; the recent rich discoveries of quartz
ledges all over the Territory, attended as
il is by an unusual amount of confidence,
activity and enterprise in this important
branch of industry and source of wealth
the possible building of some railroad
within our borders; the undoubted assu-
RANGES of large increase to our popula
ton during the present year. are, and
should be to all, very hopeful signs Of
progress and gen, raj prosperity.
Farmers, of Montana, let US see to. II
that the supply shall be at least equal
to the demand. remembering that, under
any and all circumstances, well-filled
grnnary is far preferable TO an empty 6: ID.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1877-02-22

The Council and House of the Tenth
Legislative Assembly adjourned sine die
at ll:55 p. IN. on Frid, y evening, and its
memb. RS. most of them at least, are now
returning to the bosom OF their constitu-
ents. 1t was. considered as whole, a
sober, thoughtful. hard working body.
and the people of the Tern Dry have never
to our knowledge been better represented
than they were by the Assembly now just
q journtd. -lndepcr.dent, 18th.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1877-02-22

Gen. Grant will not recognize any Of
the contestiny Governors until tina Ne
tiopal question il sett!ed-says that beth
Packard and Nichols are behsvlne a..
tremely we'll and that their respective
follower are exhibiting Extraordinary for.
hearance toward each other. Nicholls.
with 70 many hot-hsaded and impetuoas
young men among has acheEents, i very
much 10 b commended. General Gran,
does nes know what Niehplle' motives
are, bat ~ simpH judge: hin ~ his scls.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1877-02-22
Choice Flower and Garden Seeds.
STRAWBERRIES, PEACHES.
30
New Sorts, by Mali

New Sorts, by Mail.
81 rants OF the newest and finest imnrov.
M SU M carefully ce1'sn'yp packed and prepaid BY
me FIRST premium for the best co1i.c H., .ook
. .ne great show Of the Massa chusrtis Ho a.
ticoltural Society, in Boston mor.
H ie",o ioo varieties. the most complete coI.
new large IH9 country including ali the
Freed descriptive Catalogues. "rs, knd u.s.
MAIL Esn..- Also Bulbs, Fruit Trees. Roses Dy
I've TveIgree"s, Choice Flower. Gsrde e~'
a. 'e nacL Evergreen I've Herb. or Fruit Seeds
CO 'A Ths OF nth Either tor $l;oo, BY mail.
Gessrden, BY mail. prepaid a 0c~ Ia. o or
,hs ,,! per zoo. Wholesale CataIoau sv ~
O,o Colony Nurseries ard CO.. ovNs
o Ia; F'ymou.h, Mass. Established s
f1H1i
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1877-02-22
THE HOSTILES.

A letter from an officer of the Canadian
mounted police in the Northwest terrific
ries to Toronto journal. says that 3O(
lodges Of mixed Sioux, but all "ho.ti'e, >
have made their way into British posses.
sions. They appear to have been well
supplied with United States property, and
with them were some of their most noto
rious characters. On hearing of their
arrivals an officer of the Canadian force,
with an escort of ten men, rode into their
camp, and created considerable alarm
among the Indians. who turned out arms
in hand thinking that they had been pur-
sued by United States troops. This officer,
it set Ems. then exp0urded the law to them,
and cautioned them that if they remained
north of The line they would be compelled
to behave themselves, which they promis-
ed to do. They said that it was not their
Intention to return TO make war in the
spring. but the writer of the letter SAYS
that when spring opens they will be on
tie war-path again, as "Oid Long Dog
and BLACK Aoon" are two arrant rascais
who count the white men they have kill
ed by scores. The Canadians have had
Nd ta thousand Of these Sioux-Minne.
sofa refugees-in their province of Mann.
tobs for severn! years, and have kept them
in order, in obedience to the law and III a
tolerably secure state of peace with their
ntighbors and enemies, the Chippewas.
From the beginning of the present Sioux
difficulty the Canadian authorities have
shown themselve alive to the danger of
Sitting Bulls bands making British terri.
ory base Of operations against the
United States, and Government and press
like have declared that this should notI
'e permitted. Should those who have
low taken refuge in the Saskatchewan
country intend to commit depredations in
he spring, they will probably travel east
vsrdly and harry the frontier settlers of
Dakota. While the winter yet remains,
md the Sioux are in British territory. this
LANCER might De guarded against. We
hould receive every legitimate assistance
rom the Canadian Government. An ex-
client endi~s-fnr -ms---io --~l.s -.sesess,l
would be made By our giving these IndA
ms Sin present" to Canada. The firm
tut just treatment OF Indians by which
he Canadians have made their manage
aent so eminently succt ssiul, seems to be
ractic16le only under snCadien rule.-N.
{. World 81 inst. .
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: . . q . - . . .

~ inc working ClaSS.-Wt
are now prepared to furnish all classe,
WIN constant employment at home. The
'',n no.s VI tns ume' or for their spare no.
ments. BUSINESS new, light and rrofi,s-
be. Persons of either sex ess ~ o ~
from % cents to IS per evening and q
proportional sum by devotinc their w hu !.
time TO the business. Boys and girls e au ~
'ariy Is much US men. That .iI vIhn
see 'h's notice may send their .ddraa.
ana test u.e business we make this nnn.r
alieled offer: To such as are not we'll I'p sa,
, y, we WIN send one dollar 10 nav fnr
.ns ..ooole or writing. Full particu'ar
s %n pcs os worm several Collars to commence
ia a "n' ~ a"a copy OF Home ana Fire.
ID Pu,iics,;o lug largest and best lllustrst.
Keaoer, If you want permanent nrn mali
pc work, ADDRESS, GEORGE S:rtM Ta1a
3 Co., Portland, Maine WE 0iANSONI
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1877-02-22

CHICAGO, February l6.-The papers
here have very little to say of the decision
in the Loais'sn' case to-day. I
The Times considers it . very natural
decision, and regards any farther work of
the Commission 40 farce.
The Inter-Oeean rejoices at the result of
the weeks work, and does rot see, under
the principles enunciated. how the Oregon
case can any longer be In doubt.
The Tribune. smilipgly, says II told
yOu co." and likewise regards the danger
tide over and Hayes election sure.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1877-02-22

On the 18th il, The Senate confirm
ca John You,g , Indian Agent at III,
lBlackfoot Asenc Montana.
On the 10th mi. man by the name OF
Wildon attempted asyasslna,e Govcrno,
u Packard of Lcu,sna, but failed. HI
: hi four accomples but they weaken
( ef' when they ich,d the door of the
h Safe House.
. NEW York. lbruary 13.-The Trib.
ne's Washinad special mentions a re
port current alog the Democrats. tha,
wit1daval of his name from the
Illinois Legisliue was a put up job. and
that he plottedoi the election of Davis
as Senator in ode to render the latter 10.
eligible as theit judge on the Electoral
Tribunal, and ha, Logan's reward was
to be Secretary of War under Hayes. Lo-
gan says it is fse.
CHICAGO, Fe,t,ary 16.-The Journals
Washington sptial says that nine. tenths
OF the Republics here think that tho de
clslon to day vii he identical with that inl
Inc Florida case ard one -te,th think III
possible that onen two Republican judges
may decide TO her some evidence and
mus probing the use two or three DAYS
,he Democras ar far from languine on !;
anyoOiUt. I'll
nEA
-, WOOD reruary 15.-)ur'n1 the
ao,.r.d.,. humoy of reports OF Indian
Nas nav c'snso ihe,o,n smalii,
towns s''jacent her To-day thse rumors
ua.. "somed an aiming aspec,and sub
'm~ 'he observation-disclosures attacks
e.pt direction. leading tothe be-
vicinity! Voten 90 o.,.,a ivy 'ms
r's,o.. n"re near Bear Butte yest~dsy.
ca IN th\ame v;c,,,v r." ,, anur i
$3.50 o.' distancs from here, was &C. Is
l.. me sam time, the Indi:ns Ia
h.rd 80 = tue stot- The Wiggfnm
1w.. ses' whic was near Crook !.
captured Wigginton WIS .
..sss, 20 his assitant killed. Con '
was also CT e
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1877-02-22
ia. TAYLOR
Aeeps constantly on hand afull line Of
Statiouerv

e ~ reduced n prices, School and M;.c.,,.u
9 n;o Books, Prang's American chs cS1.an
,c.ore Frames and Fixtures P;ctns u'nos
DDoenlce Mouldings. Parlor Rrscha .afs INC
NNocAe,S, Towel Racks. &c Eana;, wal
'' i %@ and Cigars, Fancy Goo sno
Motions. &c. ''
s.h.o,;a,, FRAMES hADE,o ORDER
pers and periodicals. 'ol al newspa-
At the Post-onsc>
MAIN STREET
'o1e man. u. T.. Jan. 1, 1877.
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y I ork Suiststes a few perth,

ent factS as: ~
~ ertain tshionable uptown
Clutch oOV weresubscribed for for
s,sn ne' missios on Sunday last. A
c"af''aq ssociatio received in the past
lou! '" applications from 5, 96S famil.
.cs 10 ! lty from starvation. A visit.
."s eoi tee found in the Sixth Ward
'",r.ee ndred per,ons without shoes. ~
e. facts which need not be com
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1877-02-22

Especial to the AvANT COURIER.
CHICAGO, February IL. - Louisfana
given to Hayes and Wheeler, and the
case decided exactly az was Florida, by
the same strict party vote.