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Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-06-13
LIV { STOCK.
wooI-GRow1NG. MARKETING, ETC.


send you a pattern of wool box such
as is generally used by eastern w~ool-grow-
ers, and / think could be profitably used in
Montana. The very superior quality OF the
woods of this Territory will always secure
for them a ready sale; but there is no doubt
that a lot wool put up in nice shape Will sell
more readily and for little better figures
than the same lot would command II 1t goes
into the market in ,unsightly condition. 1t
is questionable if it costs any more to send
a clip of wool off of the shearing floor put
up in neat compact %feeces, than in Trough
ragged punches, and l have no doubt but
every wool-grower will be consulting his
F., w pecuniary interest to make his clip
present an as attractive appearance as pos
sible. The detailed operation seems lengthy,
but | can put up a fleece in this box IN lsss
time than | can without it. 1t is not neces-
sary to straighten, out the entire fleece to
the utmost extremities-enough to make a
good external appearance is sufficient.
To those. who are raising sheep for profit,
there is a volume Of. argument in favor OF
improvement. In the two. samples of wool,
the coarse and half breed samples which 4
sent you last week, this one cross increases
the weight Of fifty per cent. making a total
of sixty-four per cent. gained in one cross,
or making one thousand Of the half breeds
yield returns equal to sixteen hundred and
forty Of the original stock. The net profits
would of course be increased in exact rates
with the diminished cost of production.
In a season like the present it IS sometimes
difficult to determine when it is best to dis
pose of II clip Of wool. 1t is generally con-
ceded, that taken one year with another, the
farmer will do the best who Qisposes of his
products as soon as they are ready for mar
.ket, provided anything like a fair price can
be obtained. The depressed state OF the
wool market has caused me to investigate
the matter somewhat, with regard to the
raise and fall of wool during the season in
years past. AS a result | find from data in
my possession, that for a period Of twenty
of wool from July 80 co October 80 remain
ed the same for three years OF the time, sew
en- wears of the, time it. advanced during that
period from ope cent to twelve cents per
pound, making an average advance of five
cents per pound each year for the seven
years, and for ten years Of the time it de-
clined during that period from one cent to.
eighteen cents per pound, making an aver
age decline Of five cents per pound each
year for the ten years.
we shall commence .shearing about the
middle of June at our home ranch at Elk
Grove, seven miles west of Bozeman. We
claim to have the champion flock of the
mountains, and shall be pleased to see any
one who may call during shearing; but to
all who are ,interested in sheep we extcnd!
a special invitation to come and sec the
condition of our clip. and weigh the fleeces
themselves. G. EDWARDS.
HOW HORSES ARE TRAINED.
Tho pnrformannas Of the brOnchOS. or
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L BOLD RAID BY EXPERIENCED
BURGLARS.
Several Successful Burglaries In Keene,
New Hampshire.
A LARGE AMOUNT OF PROPERTY CAR
RIED AWAY.

kERNE, June 2. A bold raid by experienced
burglars was made here last night. The resi-
dence of State Treasurer Jno. Carter was entered
and about $40 worth of silver ware taken. They
tested the ware by bending it up. and took none
but the pure silver Rugs and other small valua-
bles were also taken. A drawer IN the bureau
that contained solid silver was overlooked They
did not 20 up stairs where the family slept Mr.
Cater had several hundred dollars 10 his pocket
book, and several gold watches were lay ing about
the rooms.
Silver ware, gold rings and money were taken
from the residence OF l.. z. Alden, amounting to
about $50 in value.
The burglars ais tried to enter the house of J.
.. Gates. 1t was evidently the work of profess
sionals, as all the keys 10 the doors were turned
with folctps.
The stable Of Augustus Grimes, city hackman,
on Church ST., was broken into and the best pair
Of horses, q hack, rubber Blankets, boots, and
grain enough to bait the team with, were taken.
Mr.. Grimes spoke TO them from his house as tney
went out, supposng that his driver had a night
job, and set cut light Tor him. They drove out
on West street about a mile and a half and put
the team into Mr.. Symond's tannery yard, some
distance from the highway, and then made their
escape.
While Mr.. Symond. family were in church
this morning, his horse and phaeton were spirited
away from Central Square. The team was cap
tured at Giisum this afternoon. 1t was stolen by
John Lapham, about Ia years old.
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A FIGHT WITH TRAMPS.
A Plucky Woman Kills Two Tramp, and
Is Herself Killed.
A Desperate Encounter.

RICHMOND, Va. June 2. Last night q pluckv
young widow living near Tozewel Court House.
IN this Stste, defeated two tramp rufisns after a
fight which cost all three their lives. About ten
o clock. two men went to the house of Mrs Becky
BALDWIN, and asked her to give them some silver
10 exchange for notes, Offering seven dollars of
the latter for five dollars of tue former. They
soon left, but returned after she had retired broke
open the door and entered her bedroom She
jumped from the bed and told the III to leave the
room. They demanded her wallet and threaten.
ed violence if she did not give it. She went to
her dress, deliberately took her pocket book, it
containing twenty dollars aud threw it in the
fire. Que of the tramps stopped to get it, and she
sna,ched an axe ana dealt him q terrific blow
knocking him down, quickly following with other
blows, dsshing his brains out on the hearth.tope
The second tramp til. n drew a dirk knife and
stabbed her IN the left breast. She dealt him a
fearful blow with the axe, nearly severing his
right arm fiom the shoulder. The mi.creant fed
leaving trail of blood behind him. His dead
body was found this morning.
young man came by this morning and found
Mis-. Baldwin dying. She told her story and died
two hours aiterwsid. The dead bodies of the
lamps were throw in hog pen, so great WAS the
indignation of the people IN the vicinity. There
were no papers upon them by which they could be
identified.
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The Indians.
AGAIN On THE WAR PATH,
One Thousand Warriors Spelling for "A
Fight.

CHICAGO June 2. Under date of April 18th,
Mayor llgees, ommanding the 9Th Infantry at
Fort Benton, Informs the military headqu srters
that the hostile Sioux, Aiapahoes, CheyeLnes and
other Indians have assembled at the eastern cor
ner of the Cypress Mountains, known as Sitting
Bulls camp. and contemplate an early invasion
south Of the boundary line.
MAJOR lgees considers the situation serous
One thousand warriors trusted by nobody ia that
region, fully armed and equ pped, DEFIANT ard
ready for fight, have caused HIM to move his
posts to new place better fitted for defence
Sitting Bull recently made a rancors hsrangue
promising to return TO the United States when the
grass grows and make The soldiers weep grand
wal dance and mastering Of the tribes follow ed
this speech.
10 communication of later date, Major
llgees reports that the Grosventres aud ASSN.
BONES accepted Sitting Bulls invitation and had
nearly all gone to the Cypress Hills. A few re-
fused.
The half breeds with the exception of three
families hsve al fled fom Milk river valley, fear
ful that the Sioux would murder them. The
American half breeds, some forty-two families,
fed south, while the other sixty five families, ma
tlonalitv unknown, have gone north to the neigh
borhood Of Fort Walsh.
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President HAYES.

The President, after reading the account of his
late utterances at Gettysburg, as published IN the
m ofniug papers of this city, was reminded that he
had buried conversations with persons who called
to pay their respects, the subject of the Potter
investigation. which formed the basis of the re-
ported interview.
The following article from the Evening Star is
substantially tue, as such has been ascertaned
from reliable source.
when the Presidential party arrived at Get
tysburg, the evening before Decoration day, it
proceeded to the residence of Mcpherson. This
was about $50. A lunch was served to the party,
which lasted about fifteen minutes. After this the
President went into the paror where he was
called upon, the usual crowd wanting to shake
hands with him. Among those who called were a
NUMBER oil old friends and acquantances, who
stood around after they greeted him, and between
his hsnd-shaking with other visitors, they asked
Tim number OF questions which he answered
1 he author oil the interview stood near the Pres-
dent, and without taking any notes, made up that
document from the replies the President gave
Aided by a lively imag inaton in writing up this
interview, he succeeded in expressing pretty clear
ly the opinions aud statements of the President
going much further than the President himself
On the whole, however, the President sees moth
ing IN the interview winch he cares to deny, eS-
cept the language and mode of expression. He
did not for instance, say brusquely what Congress
should do and what Congress should not do to
convey the impression that he totally ind fer
cnt to the acts of that body; that be was satisfied
with his cabinet; and certainly said he would in
no way recognize any attempt 10 remove him, eS-
cept by the JOINT Impeachment Of both houses of
Congress. This wa, the only constitutional meth
cd by which he could be removed, and any other
movement in that direction would be resisted at
every point by him. He had taken an oath to
preserve the constitution of the United States and
would use Gil his authority to do He would
deliver the executive Office in its integrity to his
successor. lie also said he did not believe the
Senate would acquiesce if the House should i'm
peach him.
The President did not know any one present
was taking notes for publication of what he said
neither did be expect in the slightest degree that
wat he said at MIR. McPherson's house would be
published, much less that regular interview be
n ade out OF his remarks by the aid of good deal
of fiction
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Saturday, June lst. was held the field day OF
the Athletic Association, at the Trotting Park,
Topshsm. The following was the order of exer-
cises:
Half Mile Walk,
Won by French IS, time 3 min. 81 sec.
Throwing Base Bsll-three trials,
Won by Bourne 70. distance $40 | feet.
3 One Hundred Yard Dssh--two heats,
Won by Nancy 80. time |. "a seconds.
Putting Shot,
Won by Edwards 80, distance l9.95 feet.
. Standing High Jump.
Won by Achorn ~, height feet, inches.
6 Running High Jump.
Won by Preston So height feet, 10 inches.
7 Half Mile Run,
Won by Achorn 70, time . minutes. 40 . sec.
5 Hurdle Receive hurdles three feet high,
Won by Preston 80, time l6 IA seconds.
Hop. Skip and Jump,
Martin SO, So feet. Haggerty 81, 1914 feet.
10 Standing Long Jump,
Won by Purington so, "a feet.
ii Three Legged Rsce-l00 yards.
Won by Martin aud Pay son so, time IA
u Throwing Hammer,
Won by Lane 81. distance SO. I feet.
BY way of "intermission" Mr.. Frank Dole of
New Haven, walked = mile course. accomplishing
it is minutes Al seconds. His FRS, half mile was
made in 3 minutes SO seconds.
A game of La Crosse WAS played in the sfer-
noon, on the campus.
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THE LOSS OF THE GERMAN IRON
CLADS.
The Latest Details ofthe Affair.

LONDON, June |. 1t is extremely difficult to
OBTAIN exact Information about the sinking of the
Grosser kuifurst and loss of life. All the morn
ing papers disagree 10 estimating the number lost
and saved The Admlrals statement yesterday
probably is nearly correct.
The Pail Mall Gazette says it is now definitely
stated that out of 500 men the Grosser kur-
fnrst about 2lO were saved, including thirteen
officers. The kpnig Wilhelm. which was leading
the squadron, put her helm hard about to avoid a
Norwegian barque crossing the steamers bow.
The GrOsser kuifurst also turned helm, but not
sufficiently hard to prevent the disaster. The
Preussen has arrived at Portsmouth with the ke-
mig Wilhelm As soon as sufficient repairs are eff
iected both ships will return to Wilhelm Haven.
German officers are loud IN praises of the Eng
llsh fishermen, who saved so many lives, and the
British Admiralty, who so promptly despatched a
vessel to their assistance and made preparations
for gaming the kpnig Wilhelm.
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Trouble Ahead.

NEW YORK, June 2. A Montreal special says
that invitations have been extended to severa
Irish societies 10 \. Y. city aud other parts OF
New York, TO attend "A large picnic 10 be- held in
Montreal on the lth of July.
Leading citizens are endeavorng to induce the
Olangcmen to forego their procession on the. 18th
of July, or prevent the arrival Of a large number
OF Ontario Orangemen. who have signifed their
intention OF being present.
The Ontario government, it is thought, wiz tax e
steps to prevent pa AIDE.
The Premier Mackenzie says the Blake act pro-
vlding against carrying fire arms, is in force i'll
Montreal ana Ontario. The Orangemen Will be
SEARCHED upon their arrival.
MONTREAL, June 2. A meeting Of prominent
Orangemen decided that If the evil authorities
guaranteed to protect tue Montreal o. anger men in
procession on the 18th, they will urge the Grand
Lodge 10 advise the Western Orsngemen to re-
main al home, II the guarantee is gIven. If not,
they will adopt measures them selves to have the
procession protected.
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1t makes no difference how many Physicians, or
established fact that German Syrup is the only
remedy which has given complete satisfaction in
severe cases of Lung Diseases. 1t is true there
are yet thousands OF persons who are prediposed
to Throat and Lung Affections, Consumptions,
Hemorrhages, Asthma, Severe Colds, Cough, &c.
who have no personal knowledge of Boschee s
German Syrup. To such we would say that so, 900
dozen were sold last year without one complaint.
Consumptives try just one bottle. Regular size
IS cents. Sold by ali Druggists in America.
apl22- teod&wu
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BASE BALL.

At Boston, Saturday-Chicagos of Ill. 8, Bos-
tons 2.
At Manchester, n. H.-Stars 8, Manchesters, 0.
AT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of Washington 10,
New Bedfords s.
At Pi,,sburg, Pa.-Forest Citys of Cleveland 4,
Allegheneys
AT Amherst, Mass.-Agriculturals IL. sharps of
Holyoke, 8.
AT Buffalo, Y. Y.-BuffAlos 2, Hornells 3.
At New Haven, Conn.-Uticas of N. Y, s. New
usvens 2.
Al Cincinnati, Q.-Iudiapspolis Of Ind. 8, Gin
cnnati. s.
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The ladies generously gave time and flowers
for the decorations, though the public recogni-
ton Of the day was mesgre. But two stores dis
played in their windows any designs or tokens
Of respect. Fuller < Cobb's large plate glass
window presented fine appearance. In one
window evergreen cross with buNtiog and
Grape as back glound and velvet with flower
spsDgles below and in trout. The other window
fronting on two streets had fue portrait OF Ia IT.
Libby of the ith Me, who fell IN battle, surround
ed by Nag Grape and fe-toons of hJwers AMI
evergreen, while in the foreground plants and
more flowers. picture worthy the day and the
proprletors.
Mr.. Hyde always shows delicate taste in his dec
orstions. His small evergreen cross with viii lace
dehcately arranged with Memorial" upon an
ever green back ground, was in harmony with him
self and the occasion.
The procession formed at the foot of Lime Rock
street near the Posts headquarters, Singhts baud
10 lead. The comrades to the number of about
fifty followed. The Marshal, Capt. Croker rode
in the phsetou with the Oiator, Rev. G.. X. Palm
er. and other cergymen of the city. Behind
these followed citizens and friends in carriages.
As we saw the number of comrades we could call
to mind that some who marched with them last
year had taken their last tramp. The number is
growing less every year. In little while they
will be unable to march and ouly few ceie
brste the day. day that should be dear to ev-
cry American citizen.
The usual services of prayer reading OF names
and ADDRESS took place at the cemeteries. Rev
G.. X. Palmer's ad Iress IN Farewell 4 Ames Hall,
was true patriotic discourse. Delivered and re-
cerved with enthusiasm. Subject, Fraternity,
Charity aud Loyalty.
Gen. j. z. Cilley delivered the address at Thorn.
aston when the usual ceremonies took place.
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A CYCLONE.
One Hundred p. rsOns Killed AID Forty
wounded.
A Quarter of a Million Dollars Worth of
Property Destroyed.

ST. LOUIS, June |. special from Richmond,
Missouri, to the Times say. q terrific cyclone pass
ed over that place about four o'cock iu the after
noon, levelling to the ground over half the build
ings In town. Over one hundred houses were
totally destroyed, ana the loss of property will
reach quarter of million dollars. Whole
blocks were swept away, aud the debris scattered
for miles. The storm came from the southwest
and passed to the northeast, and was preceded by
rain. Trees we've uptooted aud carried through
the air like feathers, as was also fragments Of
houses, and IN fact everything that the storm
struck. The shaw House. large brick hotel,
was demolished, and the inmates buried in the
ruins. SO far As known, one hundred were killed
and forty wounded
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ATTEM PIED ASSASSINAT
The Emperor Germany Shot at and
Wounded.

BERLIN, June ?. While the emperor was tax
ing ride at 23O O'Clock this afternoon, some
shots apparently proceeding from a place in
avenue Utter Den Sinden, were fired at him
The emperor was wounded in one arm and on
one cheek by small shots.
The would-be assassin is a DR.. Modelling, oc-
cupying apartments at No. Is Inter Den Sinden
When his door was forced open, he fired upon
and wounded the hotel keeper, and tried to con-
init suicide but was secured.
The emperor's personal attendant jumped into
the carriage and supported the emperor until the
carriage reached the palace The emperor was
conveyed to bed and several grains of shot were
extracted, causing great loss of blood. The en-
peror suffered great pain, but never lost onscous-
ness.
Al seven o'clock this evening no seriou. appre.
hension WAS felt as to his condition,
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Dirn.

In IIallowell June lst, at Q p. NJ. Mr. George
Fuller, aged 70 years 10 m nths and - days. Fun
eral fl ON his late residence Tuesday afternoon at
? O'Clock.
In Watervie. May % Maud daughter Of Mr..
{. II. Branch, aged years.
In West Waterve, Nay %, Mrs. Melinda s
Soule, vile of Mr.. Asa Soule, aged IS years and
days.
In Fairfield May 20, Mr. Zpha p. McFadden
wire OF r. W Mcta iden, Z a, aged 90 years, 5
mouths and 20 days.
In Sidney May a. Mrs Olive Palmer, aged 81
years months.
In winslow, May IS, Mr.. Charlss Plummer, aged
u years.
In Bath, May %, Mrs Eviliua H., wido of the
late Hardy Cove, aged IS years onths; 26th
Mrs. Hepsl beth, widow OF the late VIM, Win slow
aged - ears months.
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Remav IA BILE Longevity.

Maine must be good State 10 which to live, if
one has any desire to attain q green old age. In
the last issue Of the Journal was surprised by
the ages set agains, the names of those whose
deaths were noticed in your mortusry record.
For instance, there are fourteen deaths there
recorded. the united ages of Nose thus men
toned amounting to one thousand thirty years,
slssen months AID serenteen days, or an average
of 70 years, months and 20 days. The state
ment is . remarkable one, and doubt if another
State in the country can furnish similar record
CONSTANCE STERLING.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO The
Daily Kennrbrr journal.
CAM DEN.
The Condition of Rev. Mr.. KnowIton.

The Condition of Rev. Mr.. knowlton.
CAMDEN June l. Rev Charles Z. Knowltor,
who attempted suicide Friday, still remains in q
critical state entirely unconscious and the physi
clans have given up hopes of recovery. Some six
months ago on account of over-work and nervous
prosrations, be left his church at Boothbay, Me-
aud went to Clifton Springs, New York. for treat
ment. He returned to his wfe's home 10 Rock
port two months ago no better. While she was
preparing dinner Tor him he tied leather shawl
strap around his neck vice, and when found his
feet and legs touched the floor. His grandfather
and uncle are said to have committed suicide.
He Was an active worker and highly esteemed by
the Method lists Of Maine.
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ROCK LAND.
The Turf.

RoCkLAND, June |. Two match races for
purses of one hundred dollars each, came of at
the Knox Trotting Park this afternoon. The
first purse was contested for by q. w. WHATS
bay gelding Granite aud b. Cartons sorrel geld
ing Frank, and was taken by Frank, who won he
FIRST third and fourth heats. The best time Was
25O. The second purse was taken by S. NJ.
Crockett's bay gelding Pigeon, against II. G. Pat
terson's sorrel gelding Tom, in three straight
heats. The best ii me was 2.45. 1t was a good
day and good track, but there was but small at
tendance
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Attem pied Murder.
NEW YORK..
W Gather.

NEW YORK. June /. The heavy rain storm
with gale, continued all night, and the gale still!
continues this morning from the eastward. The
Fall River bost and others arrived on time.
A FOrger Captured.
William f. Gray, the American forger, was
captured in London last evening, by English de-
tectives.
A Horrible Affair.
Mrs. Preverst is under arrest at Peguannock, Y
j., for beating and roasting on q stove her nine.
year-old stepson.
Insurance Matters.
Insurance companies have agreed on the adop
ton of rates based on 40c all steam vessels and
SOC for each 500 for sailing vessels, between Chi
cago and Buffalo, thereby putting a stop to the
late ruiDous competition.
For Europe.
Six steamers sail for Europe to-day, with over
800 passengers and full cargoes.
The German lrOnclads.
Cable specials say the German ironclads which
colllded. arrived at Spitzhead. The Wilhelm
goes to Portsmouth for repairs.
Fatal Accident.
The steam tug Garry ran into and sunk the tug
White beck, off the battery this morning. The
engineer and cook of the W hitebeck were lost.
Personal.
Mr.. BRYANT remains in about the same condi-
ton, partly conscious.
Railroad Matters.
The New Orleans, Mobile 4 Texas Railroad
was sold yesterday by The United States Msr,hsl,
for $3.50, 900, and bought In by a committee OF the
New York bond holders.
Fire.
Fhe Franklin Air Works on Newton Creek, l..
L., were nearly destroyed by fire last night. Loss,
$4,000.
Railroad Matters.
The Sun intimates that y. Gould will attempt to
lease the Union Pacific railroad to the North
Western & Rock Island Railroad, on a gusi antee
Of per cent. Tor the stock.