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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-04-02

One Benjamin Hall was married In
Washington county, Mo-, last week. He
promised to become good husband and
b. Hall that the name inspires.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-04-02
Thunder B0lts-Lightning Rods, Sc.

From recent Communication to the
Philadelphia Eueeing Bulletin by Prof.
John Wise, the celebrated seronaut, we
make the following extract:
1.-THE man that ew-a-days goes round
to put up finger-thick lightning rods for
protection to buildings is as much of a
charleton as the man that sells amulets,
or he that furnishes old horse shoes to
be nailed over stable and house doors to
Keep out witches. The only protecting
power of the "rod" is in its surface, and
that to an ordinary bolt is about as eff
caciOus as would be q tin-foil coat of
mail to thrust of lancer's spear. The
day is net far distant when a metal-cov-
cred roof will be considered as indispen-
sable to the protection of building and
its furniture and its inmates from light
ming as is the roof itself to the protec-
ton of the persons and things inside
from the rain.
From over forty years. observation
can incontrovertibly say that the thun-
derbolt passes from the eleud to the earth
as any other missile would pass-shot or
shell-meteOrite of hail or iron, in the
direction of least resistance, regardless
of all and any pointers, and that when
it meets field of metal it botinces over
it harmless, and goes the way of all
things that play out.
The fire that we see in the lightning's
play is the combustion-thed def1agration
of the matter, dlffuse or otherwise.
through which the bolt passes. have
in my possession globules of iron that
dripped from the end of railroad rails
along which thunderbolt travelled
The space between the rails to allow for
expansion and contraction, not over one
eighth to one-quarter Of an inch, being
sufficient to obstruct its velocity lair be-
ing non-eonductor) to degree of fu-
sion of wrought-iron. The atmosphere is
full of diffuse matter. Interstellary
space is full of diffuse iron and nickel.
A magnetic storm in the regions of in.
terplanetory space pours iron hail, and
hence the disposition of masses of me-
teoric iron upon our planet when it hap
pens to be the nearest body to a mag
netlc cyclone. have passed through
snow and hallstorms in the cloud re-
glen during the hottest days of July
1t often SHOWS two to three thousand
feet above the earth, and the oftenest in
the hottest weather, and we are uncon-
scious of it ON the face of the earth. be-
cause it is melted and taken up as yapor
in the grasp Of the lower atmosphere.
We are just commencing now in the
first reader Of Meteerology, and if we
stick closely to facts as nature reveals
them to our senses, we shall be able, by
and by. to make respectable science of
it, and learn little of the language that
the stones use in talking to each other,
as we know they do when they are gab-
Ding one to another in their vibratOry
dialect, as manifested in the telephone.n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-04-02

a Pawlett, Vt, couple had a regular
mousse cleaning the other day. They
married oil feux daughters at once.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-04-02
of Omar Khayyam.
LIVE WHILE YOU LIVE.

Translation of Omar Khayyam.
LIVE WHILE YOU LIVE.
I sometimes think that never blows SO red
The rose as where some buried Cesar bled:
That every hyacinth the garden wears
Dropt in her lap from some lovely head.
And this reviying herb whose tender green
Pledges the river lip on which we lean
All, lean upon it lightly, for who knows
From what once lovely lip it springs unseen
All, my beloved, fill the cup that cheers
To-day of past regret and future fears.
tomorrow may be
Myselfwith yesterdays seven thousand years
For some we loved, the loveliest and the best
That from his vintage rolling Time has prest
Have drunk their cup round or two before,
And, one by one, crept silently to rest.
And we, that now make merry in the room
They left, and Summer dresses in new bloom
Ourselves must we beneath the couch of earth
Descend-ourselves to make couch for
whom?
All, make the most of what we may spend,
Before, we, too. into the dust descend;
Dust unto dust, and under dust to lie,
Sans wine, sans song, sans singer and-san.
end!
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GOOD EVIDENCE.

CINCINNATI, Nov. &c, 1872.
Mr.. H. Il. STEVENS:
Dear Sir-TEe two bottles of VEGETISE fur
nished me by your agent my wife has used with
great benefit.
For long time she has been troubled with
dizziness and costiveness; these troubles are
now entirely removed by the of FEGETINE.
She was also troubled with dyspepsia and gen.
eral debility, and has been greatly benefited.
THOMAS GILMORE,
o2g1h Walnut street
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FEEL MYSELF A NEW MAN.

NATIcK, Mass June /, 1s;o.
Mr.. H. r. STEVENS:
Dear Sir-Through the advice and earnest
persuasion of the Rev. E. S. Best, of this place,
I have been taking VEGETINE for dyspepsia of
which have suffered for years.
l have used only two bottles, and already feel
myself a new man. Respectfully,
DR. d. W GARTER
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RAILROADS.
RAILROADS.
DASSENGERS PURCHASING TICKETS
l VIA THE
CHESA PEAKE & OHIO RAIL WA Y

VIII ind It the best and cheapest route 70 and
from all points
EAST AND WEST!
Smooth Track, Best Motive Power, Elegant
Coaches. Superior advantages l0r safety and
comfort in management and equipment of
through trains. Attentive officers and good
eating houses. Sleeping cars on night trains.
On and after March 3rd, Passenger Trains will
run as follows:
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Mail Trains run daily except Sunday. Ex-
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For rates. reliable information Of routes, map
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Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-01-03
Dance at Fort Ellis Ola the 24th.

The dance at Fort Ellis on the evening
Of Dec. 9th. 1877. WAS held in II Com
pany's dining room. which had been nicely
decorated for the occasion. On the walls
in various places were notices. beautifully
and tastetuly arranged. Also the records
of the battles in which tie comp%ny dis
tinguished itself the past summer. Al
II p. M, a sumptuOus repast was served in
an adjoining room, after which an elderly
lady and gentleman took the floor and
danced an old-flshione,l jig, which they in
dul"ed in SO long that people began to
think they were
"The dancing pair hat simply sought renown,
by holding out, TO tire eac h other down.
The dancing WIS excellent, and the couple
took their seats amidst the prolonged APP
plaLse of the assembled gusts.
The dance was well managed. The man
aging committee and most of the guests
being Good Templars, no intoxicating
liquors were drank, and the best Of order
obtained throughout the entire evening.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-01-03
SPIRIfUALISfIC MANIFESTATIONS.
oisen,bodied Spirits at Work!

The spirt,llists of BoZeman and yicini-
~ are ,!.!i,i!tc! over a number of mani
f.siatiens t'..t navet ken place a, Bcnson's
Landing Ia. past f;,u weeks. The sub
stance OF tie stories in circulation about
the afi:ir is that for some time past knives.
forks. spoons. dishes and oihef articles IN
the room have been removed from their
places and. without visible assistance. ear
ried across the room. or s'reWn around
proM;scoisly. Parties iii The room have
been awakened by dishes. knives and art-
clcs Of furniture falling upon item. On
one occasion tie proprietor took AL his
knives, forks and spoons. wrapped them
up. put them in Il box. nailed down the
lid. tied the box with ropes, and then put
it in the stove, no fire being in it st the
time. Now, d-n you. get out OF there.
will you." he said, rs he shut the door.
The words We're har.lly- out of his mouth
ere the cutlery WAS scattered all over the
floor. lie opened the stove door, took out
his box, opened it, and not Il single article
could be found in it.
A gentleman travelling. put up there re-
Gently, and after going to bed was sur
prised to see knives falling into the center
of the room. He said he didn't want any
in his. and took up his blankets and went
to the barn, Where he slept the remainder
of the night.
We learn that the proprietor has given
up tie job of attempting TO control the
spirits, and has removed to other quar-
tiers.
1t is very amusing to hear these stories,
but the most amusing part is to see the
expression on the face of some spiritualist
as he tells you of the performances, and
notice how easy it is tor him to swallow
them, and believe that these manifestations
take place without human agency.
Before we can believe these stories - to
use an expression of Our poetic ''devir'-
I'VE must see for ourselves, and feel of
things, too"
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-01-03
Proceedings of the Board OF County
Commissioners Of Custer Co.

Proceedings of the Board OF County
nsissioners Of Custer CO.
Board met in extra session. pursuant to
notice, in the County Clerks Office at Miles
City. on Dec. 18th. Present: n. Bor-
char1lt, Chairman, and u. w. Ringer.
A petition Of citizens residing near the
mouth of Big Horn river presented, and
after consideration the Board determined
TO set Off four townships, said townships
to be also road districts.
Township No. /. Miles township. G. l..
Mckay appointed road supervisor.
Township No. ?. Porcupine. John 3.
Uarr. road supervisor.
Township No. 5. Etchetah township.
Joseph ". Alien. Justice Of tie Peace /;
JOHN c. Guy. Constable; e. 4. Nortman,
Road Supervisor.
Township No. 4. Coulsen township.
Sam Alexander. Justice Of the Peace; l..
L. Duckway. Constable.
The abstract OF tie assessment roll
showed that tie taxable property of the
county WAS $,jj.:.5. Percentage levied,
Is mills on tie dOIi..r.
Amount of county warrants issued,
Sl.400.
Ali outstanding warrants issued up to
date dec. 1Stii) ordered paid.
Board adjourned.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-01-03

Chas. II. Tompkins, Chief Quartermas-
ter, U. S. A.. invites sealed proposals at
st. Paul until IL O'Clock noon. january IL,
1873, for the transportation Of government
troops and supplies.
l. On the Missouri river. between Yank-
ton. ID. T.. and Fort Benton, NJ. r., from
and between March Goth and October 3lst,
1873.
2. On the Yellowstone river, between
Fort Buford, ID. r.. and Big Horn Depot.
NJ. r., from and between May 18th and
August 18th. 1878.
3. On the Big Horn river, etc. between
Big Horn Depot and big Horn Barracks)
Fort Custer, NJ. T.. (by steamboat or
wagon). from and between April LIST, 1873,
and March 3lst. 1879.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-01-03
A Valuable Medical Treatise.


The edition for 1873 of the sterling Medical An
nuai, known as Hosteter's Almanac, is now
ready, and may be obtained, free of cost, OF
druggists and general country dealers in all paris
Of he Uniiei States and British America, and
indeed in every portion Of the Western Hemis-
phere. 1t combines, with the sounde7t practical
advice for the preservation and restoration of
health, a large amount of Interesting and anus
ing lighs reading, and the calendar, astronomical
calculations, chronological items, sc. j, are pre-
parei with great care, and will be found entirely
accurate. The issue OF Hostetter's Almanac for
ISIS, in English, German, French, Welsh.
Norwegian. swedish, Holland, Bohemian and
Spanish languages, will in all probability be the
largcs' edition of a medical work ever published
in any country. The proprieiors, Messrs. Hos
letter a Smith. Pittsburgh, Pa, on receipt If
Two cent stamp will forward copy by mail to
any person who cannot procure one in his neigh
b1rhOud
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-01-03

Frank Murray went to Helena on the
10Th ult.
John II. johnson left town for Miles
City yesterday.
Il. Auerbach, Of Helena, recently paid
BOZeman a visit.
|. II. Il. Edwards has gone to Raiders.
burg on business.
Sam Malin left Bozeman for Saint Joe
Mo-, Oh the 2Gth ult
ID. NJ. Allen and II. G. Harris, of Chi
co, were in town this week.
Charles Holmes. Of Saltwater, has
been in town during the holidays.
Tom Shirley, manager of the stage
line between here and Miles City. was in
town this week.
Geo. W. Fox, Presi lent of the First
National Bank of this place, recently paid
Bozeman visit.
II. J. Wright. of Hamilton, has been
in town several days of holiday week. He
placed the COURIER under obligations.
-Wm.W. Anderson arrived home Christ
mas eve and left for Helena on business the
9th ult. L. III. Daniels accompanied him.
John Cone, of Chico. has been in town
the past two weeks haying.a good time at
the entertainments in BOZenlan and vicin-
ity.
Mr.. Schaffer and family, of Missouri
Valley, have been visiting BOZeman during
the holidays, stopping while here with
their relatiyes-Mr. and Mrs. Perkins.
&C. A. BrOadwater recently passed
through Bozeman on his way to Helena
from Fort Custer and other points on the
Yellowstone. where lie had been looking
after freight matters.
MIR. Morgan and family, relatives of
Thomas b. Warlield, have removed from
Helena to this place with tie intention Of
residing permanently among us. They
are residing in the Hoffman residence on
Main street.
-GeOI ge Van Waters. tho man who de-
votes his time TO making rubber stamps, |
has been in Hozeman for some time past.
He is located in the reception room OF
Odell Hall and has been quite busy since
his arrival here.
We are under obligations to Jos. W.
Allen, not only for the interesting locals
md descriptive article of Miles City. but
FOR several jobs and advertisements as well
Is twenty-siX new subscribers sent us re-
Gently from Miles City.
p. W. Meadow has been visiting Hell
ma on business for some time past. One
object of his visit was TO perfect arrang e-
nents with Government officials SO that
his men could continue cutting saw logs
his winter in the vicinity of Saltwater.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-01-03
Custer County Locals.


1t il estimated that Uncle Sam will put
at least half million of dollars in circull.
ton in Custer county when he arrives
Speed tire day.
DIR. {. B. Lebcher has arrived 1T Miles
with fine stock of drugs and medicines,
and supplies long telt want in the bust.
ness community.
Judge Charles Walker, lately from Dead
wood, has opened law efiice at Miles, and
is the pioneer lawyer of the town. Parties
having business in his line will do we'll to
cali upon him.
John Nanej, captain of the s'wagon-
box" prevailed over the raging Yellow
stone, and what is better, will continue to
prevail in his baking business. Go and
see John when you visit Miles.
General Miles is expected back to Fort
Keogh from Washington City by Christ
mas. and as the paymaster left St. Paul on
the 25th Of last month, it is supposed the
two will travel in company and arrive to-
gether.
Another winter campaign is now the
order Of the day, with its hardships, tolls
and discomforts. 1t is to be hoped that
all these will be compensated for by sue
cess, and the red devils be again severely
punished.
Frank Taylor, jolly "West Side' bach
elor, keeps Tie Froze-to-Death stage sta
ton. Frank says if there is any widow
who has Il boy big enough to build fires in
the morning. she can get a life situation by
applying at his ranch.
Dan. McNllen and Dan. Ringer are pro-
prietors Of the Wigwam Tepee Hotel
have plenty Of custom, but have not yet
established price list. The boys know
how to keep hotel, but say that there is
more clear money in the livery business.
The citizens OF Custer county are begin
ming to a@itate the question Of represents
lives in the next Legislature, if they are en-
Filled to Il member Or members; if not,
how to proceed to obtain The right. VIII
who knows please enliyhien us
On the subject through the columns OF the
COURIER?
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-01-03

The Varieties Theatre, Reese & Fitzsim
monds, prOprietOrs, is one Of the institu.
tons of the city, and under the manage
ment Of these gentlemen, is grand sue
cess,
w. A. Peterson Is the proprietor of the
first restaurant and hotel started in Miles
Pete keeps up his lick and his tables are at
all times supplied with the best, and the
liquors served over the bar are not excelled
! anywhere.
2. II. Tructlell has a cosy saloon on
Front sl yet, and is ''hail fellow, well met, -
with even sbody.
John Cllinneck is also dealing in sp;rit,l-
Gus affairs on Front street, and like the
rest, furnishes his customers with the
best.
Oliver q Laland have an extensive es-
Establishment, the front room Of which they
occupy as saloon, and will complete the
rear as soon as material can be procured.
James 4 Rigley are furnishing large
adobe building ON Front street, and viii
open = soloon.
n. Carroll & Co. are one Of the Pioneer
firms, carry large stock of general mer-
chandise, and are doing an extensive bust
ness.
A. r. Pratt is located on Front street,
anG has nice saloon.
L. +. Cline l. Co. have lately opened out
4 saloon next door to Ringer & Co.'S livery
stable.
James II. Brewer has got his building
about furnished and deals in general mer-
chan Use.
Chas. johnson is merchandising, has a
large chow room and heavy stock of
goods.
John Manej is running bakery and
butcher shop, and is doing well.
Louis Sporting, Of the firm OF Strasbur-
ger & Sperling, has bought 4 house and
lot on Front street, and has commenced
business.
W. II. Tracey is building on Front
street, and will be ready for business in a
few days.
i. d. Moorhead is the tonsorial artist of
he town, and Il good one in his line of
business.
The citizens of Miles have petiioned to
nave tie terminus of the mail routes from
iOzenian and B;i!ord to Tongue River
Cantonment changed to Miles city. This
,i,ange is absolutely required by the bust
less men of the place, and will facilitate
matters, as in the absence Of a telegraph
Inc, the business IL, n li:tve to rely entirely
N the mail, which in the past has not been
ither speedy or reliable.
One fact is apparent: ti.epeople of Miles
lily are determined to make their town a
uccess. and rs they are favored by the
atural surroundings, they cannot f:il.
j. w. ALLEN.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-01-03

SeriS,IY Accident.

Last week James 4. Terrell. Of Hayden.
while riding horse near his home ut that
place. was thrown violently to the ground,
striking his head On a rock and tactui.ing
q Pav:rtal ard perhaps a Temporal bone OF
one side of his head. One shoulder also
sustained an injury, and it is thought he is
injured internally. He has been 'out of
his head" almost constantly since the ac-
cident. DR.. Monroe left for Hayden yes
terilay to afford the wounded man all pos
sble relief. but fears are entertained that
tie injuries are so serious that he cannot
recover.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-01-03
NJ ffs~>>~H-------- - ~&'$
GnGf10 for .sc Yellowstone Valley.

We ac&nowlc.,.-e a call last week from
NJ. Deyid May. Of Yakima Valley, Ore
Gou. Mr.. May has but recently returned
1tQ1A IN EXTENDED trip and examination OF
IT, Nonnfry est OF Bozenian. He has
paHd24oed Il rItce called tie Cold Spring
81Hc6s about % miles tllis side of Miles
e11Y ~ Will remove a herd of cattle from
Q4Eo4to that place next season. Mr..
UunHe ton. Mr.. Graham and Mr.. Butler
M kcompIny Mr.. May from Oregon,
81 och brings herd of cattle with him.
~ Fmanent location in the Yellowstone
y1D About six thousand head will be
Gr6b over.
~. Nay will remain a few days longer
inHQGeman, he viii then proceed to Hele-
- UDerc he intends TO remain few weeks
- EN- Journey home.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-01-03

At a speci.l communication of Gall:itin
Bozenian on tie evening OF the 2Gtii uit..
tho following officers were duly elected
and installed for tie ensuing year:
W. Ms. w. Langhorne.
S. W.-Jo!in j. Weaver.
j. WIN. H. Martin.
Treasrlrer-J l.. liarlowe.
Sccrctary-R. l.. Mcnifcc.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-01-03

Mr.. Charles Lyons last Friday hired a
conveyance at one of the livery stables
and in company with young lady started
for Hamilton. as they said, to attend the
dance given there that evening. The next
day the conveyance came back without
either Mr.. Lyons or Miss Marble. 1t has
since transpired that they were married at
the Gallatin Valley Feinale Seminary, at
tended the dance at Hamilton, and have re-
mained in that vicinity since. Both par
ties came rom the Black Hills to Bozeman
this summer.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-01-03

If our readers find an occasional notice
of a dance in this weeks issue they need
not be surprised. The majority OF the
people OF this vicinity have done more
dancing than anything else the past ten
days.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-01-03

NoW Years Day was passed very pleas
NH tly nearly everybody in town, and
saIloG were busy most of the day. The
1oWing ladies' kept open houses:
.s@sW. Il. Meadow.
I'D. F. McMillen assisted by Miss
~ 6fner.
III. Il. Finch and daughter. Coda.
3Em. W. Anderson and daughters.
z. Laura Lamme.
n Frank Eslcr assisted by Miss En-
kner. Miss Emma Frazier and Mrs
Black.
u G. w. Monroe and sister, Miss Ma
gans.
Russell and daughters assisted by
|GS0 Geo. w. Wakefield.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-01-03

There is style of gum boot kept at the
store of l.. S. Wilson that is made ex-
pressly for fishermca. 1t is lined inside
and out on the legs with silk. The silk
covering is light colored, SO that cle rays
Of the sun will not be attracted % the
boots and heat and sweat the legs OF the
wearer. The boots are just what are need
ed by trout fishers.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-01-03
Social Party at Miss Davis.

On Monday evening last !: select party
WIS given by Miss Aurila Davis. The
time WIS PASSED SO pleasantly that it WAS
II p. Ia. before those present thought Of
ast.nL. "Wiia! time il 1t? Some OF tie
company dispersed, ami others started. but
Oh seconi thought, remained long enough
10 wish Miss D,yis - Happy New ear
and ManY returns of lie same