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Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-10-17
Seventh EantFy.

St. Paul Pioneer-Pr 4th inst: s'Last
evening three companies of the Seventh
Infantry arrived in st. Paul from Forts
Shaw and Benson. on their way to Fort
Smelling, where they are to be permanently
stationed. They arrived on the Northern
Pacific road, about o'clock, having left
Bismarck Wednesday evening. and having
been about week making their entire
journey. The companies number ITO men
in all, and were under the charge of Major
Freeman. Their train was switched of
on the Minneapolis track, and they were
rapidly conveyed to their new quarters.
On the train were twelve Nez Perez Indians,
who were prisoners. having been captured
near Fort Shaw. They were brought to
Fort Smelling. and in few days will be
taken to Fort Leavenworth. The Indians
are from Sitting Bulls band. The brave
soldiers looked hardy anu strong after
their hard experience on the plains, and
their removal from active service to Fort
Smelling is to give them rest. They were
under Gen. Gibbons command.
The reporter was informed that no other
significance is to he attached to the fact
that these troops are stationed at their
present quarters, other than to give them
a relief from their hartlships incident to
long and active duty on the plains"
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-10-17
Gen. Miles and the Indians.

Gen. Sheridan on yesterday sent two tel.
eg.aIns, one to Col. Gibbon and the other
TO the Adjutant General of the United
States Army, relating to the Bannack
prisoners. In his dispatch to Gen. Cibbon
lie said:
Il have your letter OF September Is, and
in few days will let you know what to
do with the captured Bannacks. / am de
hghtcd with tie prompt manner IN which
Col. Miles did his work, and l wish you to
tell him so. The party that escaped and
went in the direction of Whasl,ekie's Sho-
slones' camp were all captured by Lieut..
Bishop. of the 5th Cavalry, so that think
all the Bannacks that came over on our
territory from the Pacific side have been
killed or captured"
In his telegram to the Adjutant General
at Washington, Gen. Sheridan said:
ut is now quite certain that all the Ban
nacks that came over into my division
from Towards department have been
killed or capture Those escaping from
Col. Miles engagement have been captured
by Lieut.. Bishop, OF the 9TH Cavalry. So
the next question is, what shall be done
with the prisoners! This ought to be de-
fcrmined on without delay. recommend
that they be sent down to the Indian Ter
ritory and incorporated with their warm
friends, tile Nez Perces, and that any cap
turcd ponies and guns we may have in
our possession be sold, and young cattle
for the Indians be purchased with the pro-
ceeds.''
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-10-17
n. p. n. II. Extension.

In the recent report submitted to the
Northern Pacific Railroad stockholders,
we find the following referring to the pro-
posed extension of the line to the Yellow
stone:
during the past season a commission,
consisting of the resident engineer of the
eastern division, prominent western
stakeholder of well-affirmed good judg-
ment, and several experienced contractors.
were sent out to explore the 205 miles of
surveyed line between the Missouri and
Yellowstone rivers, with the especial pur-
pose to observe the quality Of the lands.
and their probable availability for raising
money to construct that division.
1.-The report of the party was favorable.
They found the lands to be OF good quality
for cultivation and grazing. They also re-
port that the coal found from fifty to sew
enty miles west OF the Missouri is abund-
ant and well adapted for steam and domes-
tic fuel.
1T is deemed of the utmost importance
by the directors that this division. between
the Missouri and the Yellowstone, be put
under contract. in whole or in part. for
at the earliest day practical
ble.''
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-10-17
River News.

A Bismarck dispatch Of the lst says
The steamer Helena arrived last night with
broken shaft. She put out her cargo,
destined tor Fort Benton at Poplar creek.
The steamer Eclipse Is on the Yellow
stone carrying poles for the new telegraph
line. She was six days making 40 miles,
as the river is very low.
Contractors Dorsey and Joseph Pennel
have just finished $40 600 worth of stations
on the direct mail route to Fort Kecph.
The working party did not see a'hOstile
Indian all summer.
Fort Sully will be occupied by additional
troops this winter. One hundred thousand
pounds of corn will be sent to Fort Sully
from here.
Lieut.. Harrington, Of the Fifth Infantry.
took the mountain fever while out building
telegraph line, and died en- reaching his
post at Fort Keogh.
The money has been subscribed for the
Immediate erection of ways, with capacity
for six steamboats,, and stock company
will be organized, with Captain Gr,nt
Marsh az President.
The drove Of 800 Montana cattle have
arrived. They were sixty days hoofing 1t
from Fort Benton. Only seven or eight
head were lost. They belong to George
Hammond & Co., of Marshall county.
Iowa. 4 special train will take East a
portion Of them this week. They are de-
signed for the Chicago market.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-10-17

The people of this Territory, through
the eouaty and Territorial conventions,
NosntlT held, have spoken out emphatic
ally against substituting or granting Terri
torfal aid to any railroad corporation what
ever. The Territorial press also appears
to coincide generally with this view. 50
that there is little hope that Jay Could or
any other railroad financier will meet with
encouragement or success in presenting
subsidy schemes to the next Terri
torial Legislature. We are glad that the
people generally and the press in particn-
lar have come to take such safe and sound
views in regard to the matter, and that the
anti-subsiJy doctrine so earnestly advo-
Gated by the COURIER more than eighteen
months ago, is now being universally ac-
cepted. Il "a well.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-10-17
r. NJ. "A. Mevendorfr IN chorc.

Mr.. NJ. A. Meyendorff. in charge of the
work, has been geographically advised by
the Department at Washington OF the ac-
ceptance Of Peter Spurgen's bid for excava-
ton and removal of dirt and rock neces-
sary to the grading OF the Assay Office
block. The work 10 at the rate Of IS cents
per cubic yard. Grading Of the lot will
commence at once and be completed this
fall. Plans and specifications for fencing
and adjoining the grounds are on the way
by mail and will be received here within .
few days.-Hcrald.
Frank H. Woody, Esq, delegate TO the
Grand Lodge at Virginia, passed through
homeward on Saturday, on the sad mis-
sion OF attending the funeral Of his two
year-old child, Rosie. On Wednesday Of
last week she accidentally found . box OF
morphine pills while her mother was in an
adjoining room, and, It ID supposed, swal-
lowed quite number. The best medical
skin was In attendance, but the child died
on Thursday evening. Mr.. Woody reach
ed home on Saturday evening, and his child
had been kept until his return. The cor
rowing parents have the most profound
sympathy Of many friends In their sad be-
reavement. New NORTH Wsst.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-10-17
POLITICAL.

Notwithstanding the fact that Gallatin
County has had but one nominating con-
vention so tar, we are promised ut least .
double row of candidates for the coaaty
offices and, perhaps, the TERRITORIAL Eegis-
lature. On the nominations fertile latter
our county 10 to he congratulated on the
very few destinations compared with other
counties. True. there Is a. yet but one
candidate for the council, bat We are in
hopes that some good man will take pity
on W. o. P. Hays and not permit linn to
run all alone and against time" The
candidate for Probate Judge is also with
oat rival, and A. D.. Mcpherson looks
rally lonesome and, like Alexander the
Great, ready to weep at the thought that
there are not other worlds to conquer.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-10-17

A. Spencer, writing to the Herald from
White Sulphur Springs under date Of 9th
inst, says:
frank Gaugler and others. whe arrived
here from the Forks OF the Muscleshell to
night, report 10 or 12head of horses stolen
land may be 30 or 40. as the band IL miss
ing) BY Indians, en- the night Of the 7th.
On that DAY party OF six or seven Indian ,,
well mounted, rode up to the ranch Of Mr..
Hall. Finding Mrs. Hall alone, they or
dered her to get supper for them. There
has been quite number OF Indians seen in
that victnity-twenty-odd In one party, on
foot. They are supposed to be ;sannaeks
who escaped from Gen. Miles.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-10-17
Arrest OF Men Getting Out Railroad
Ties.
From The Salt Lake Herald. 4th


4 peculiar, and it seems an outrageous
occurrence has taken place in Idaho. Mr..
Dunn, Superintendent of Construction on
the U. and N. r. r., had number OF men
engaged in cutting timber for the railway.
either on or near the Fort Hall Indian Res
ervation. 10 prevent the continuance of
the labor an indictment was found against
Hyrum Smith, OF Brigham City, gang
boss, charged with cutting timber on the
indian reservation. Upon this Indictment
Smith was arrested and placed in the Ma
lad City Jail to await trial. A deputy Mar
shall next proceeded to the timber cutters
camp for the purpose of obtaining wit
nesses to prosecute the case, and it is pre-
sumed that he took subpnnas to secure
their attendance. Not knowing them. he
enqnired the names Of the cutters, who
fooiishly refused to answer, doubtless
through Ignorance of his intentions. The
deputy then returned and asked advice of
District Attorney, when he was told to ar
rest the whole gang, which he did. He
took the men, fffty-five in number, to Ma
lad City, and confined them there. This
transpired some ten days ago and the case
being postponed until next Monday. the
men still remain incarcerated in cells in
which they have hardly room to lie down.
the floors OF which are damp; they are
only fed two meals day. that being bread
and water; and are compelled 10 sleep ON
the damp floor without any covering what
ever. 1t is even said that. being unable to
crowd them all in the cell. some are COM
PEELED to remain outside under guard. II
these facts are true, and they come from
most trustworthy source, the idea of inn
prfsoning SO many persons for the simple
reason that they would not tell their
names, Is not only specimen of the ver.-
lest idocy, but it Is ut the same time one Of
the greatest outrages ever pcrpetrated any-
where On dvil rights. II the officers who
arc guilty Of this act do not lind number
Of civil suits on their hands as result Of
their intellectual spasm 1t will be won
der. Il y not expected that any new de-
yclopments win be made until Monday
next, when the hearing Il to take place.
It y claimed, IN regard to this iudict-
ment, that the timber cutting did not take
place within four miles Of the Fort Hail
raeervation, and u this proves tlie case., the
authorities u that portion 81 Itlsho WIN
have suonaedel1 n pespetratinR m impeoaa
aasre. 4 they NM 6oas nothins' slse.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-10-17

The Republicans won the victory In
the Connecticut election.
The election in Iowa resulted in vic.
tory for the Republicans.
In the Ohio election the Democrats
gained three Congressman.
The yellow fever still continues in the
South, with its fury abated but little, Il
any.
In thelate election Indiana gained two
Congressman and elected Q Democratic
Legislature.
The Cabinet have decided not to use
the army to assist the Internal Revenue
officials in Arkansas in breaking up Dlici,
distills. . -
Under the laws of Oregon single per.
con can he an organization Or society.
hold all the offices, do all the business, and
vote to adjourn.
"A crowded excursion train was ditch
ed bear Boston on the sth inst. Nearly
lO0 persons were on board. Not less than
half the number were hurt, and ~ persons
were killed.
The new postal law relating to the
registration Of third class matter went in
to effect October lst. Hereafter the public
can register at the post Office and any of
Its branches all matter coming under that
head.
From the first day Of January to the
first day Of August OF the present year.
there were nine hundred miles Of railroad
constructed and put in operation in the
United States. This does not look as
though interest in railroads was dying out
in this country.
Potter. the man who has been wheel
ing a harrow across the continent, has
reached California. He has deadheaded at
saloons and hotels on the way. has travelled
leisurely, and is satisfied with the enter
prise; hut he says it was long time be-
tween drinks in the mountain region.
The Adelphi was steamer plying
between New York and Norwalk. Conn.
On Saturday morning she had 200 passen-
gers aboard, and was carrying thirty-eight
pounds of steam when her boiler exploded.
whereby a score OF persons were wounded
and killed. All the evidence before the
COroner's jury shows that the boiler was
thoroughly bad. being patched from one
end to the other, and even some of the
patches were patched again.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-10-17
Horrible Outrage.

indianapolis, October IA dispatch
to the Indianapolis Ne0s says: Monday
night seven negroes outraged four white
women near Mt. Vernon, Posey county.
Last night Deputy Sheriff Oscar rhomp-
son, while attempting to arrest some OF
them, was killed by Daniel Williamson.
colored. This morning mob Of nearly
5000 gathered, shot Williamson, hanged
two Others, and are preparing to hang the
rest. Great excitement prevails.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-10-17
Coinage Of silver Dollars.

The total coinage of standard silver dol
lars from the passing Of the silver bill up
to Oct. LIST mounts to $l6.2l2, 500. This
amount coined in seven months is more
than twice the coinage of the silver dollar
before its discontinuance in 1873, covering
period OF eight years. There is pro.ss-
bly, not more than two millions now In
circulation, as the dollars soon return
through the customs or are transferred by
means of the silver certificates.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-10-17
A Candidate for Lynch LAW.

The public career of Congressman Ack-
lin has about come to an end. He has cs-
capped thus far the just penalty of his
crimes. but the day OF reckoning. in his
o"ee, let us i'upc Is not Iar Off. The fOl-
lowing is a New Orleans di.patch of the
date Of October 81: 1.-The special commit
tee to which was referred the case of J..
II. Ack,in, charged by IL. l.. Smith. de-
ceased, with seducing Miss Perkiny and
forcing her to marry his h6stler, have di-
rected that he shall withdraw from the
canvass of the Third Congressional Dis
trict. The statement Of the victim, also
deceased, which covers twenty closely
written pages, taken verbatim by short
hand writer. contains the most horrible
details, including the use of Supplying
drugs, several attempts to procure an abor-
ton, AMI forced marriage, under duress.
to a ruffIan conversant with all the facts,
who was promised $4,000"
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-10-17
Newspaper Decisions.

l. Any one who takes paper regularly from
the Postoffce-whether directed to his name or
anOthers, whether he has subscribed or nOt-is
re sponsible for the payment.
g. ia person orders his paper discontinued
he must pay all arrearages, or the.publ -her may
collect the whole amount. whether the paper is
taken from the Office or not.
, The courts have decided that refusing to
take the newspapers or periodicals from the Post.
office, or removing ard leaving them uncalled
for Is prima fdcia evidence Of Intentional fraud.
Papers ordered to any address can be changed
to another address at the option of the sub.
scriber.
Remitances may be made by check, dram,
money order, or registered letter. All Post
masters are required to register letters on appli-
cation.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-10-17

The Treasure Of Missouri in Trouble.
st. Louis, October 10.-Kansas City dis
patches say that State Treasurer Elijah
Gates was arrested there to-day on four
indictments found by the special Grand
Jury, charging him with unlawfi,lly deriv-
ing benefits from deposits of public money.
Ex-Treasurer James w. Mercer was also
arrested on the same charge and embezzle-
nlent. 1t is expected the trial Of these men
will reveal all the operations, financial and
political, of the alleged Treasury ring.
The dispatches also mention the probable
Indictment of John Il. Crisp, Democratic
candidate for Congress in the Kansas City
district, for acts in connection with this
ring.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-10-17

1110O00 L8Wyo1 ~ 1BOUOs
Detroit, September H.-Hon. Thomas
Hsriand. counsellor for Mr.. Tnden, was
arraigned before U. 8. Commissioner Dav-
ieon to-day. His case was set down tor
hearing October 6th. Bail was fixed Ut
$4,000.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-10-17
The Black Hills Tow M In Dams

Tmc BLACK khAlhS TOW M In DSm8ef..
ASt. Paul dispatch OF October 9th says:
Reports have been received at the military
headquarters here that both the Spotted
Tail and Red Cleud Sioux have left their
reservations in Dakota, and are moving
west, directly towards the Black Hills.
The supposition is that they are about TO
join the fugitive Cheyennes in descent
upon the Hills. Much solicitude is felt tor
the safety of the towns there, which ave
protected by only four companies of SOL
diers. The Seventh Cavalry is under Or
ders to march.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-10-17

London. October lO.-A Constantihople
dispatch says In both Turkish and Greek
circles the idea il gaining ground that war
is inevitable. The influential party In the
Turkish council, headed by Osman Pasha,
even holds that . purely defensive policy
Is impossible for purely military reasons.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-10-17

Houses, Fences and Stoek Destroyed.
st. Paul, Mimi, October 10.-Advices
from Benson, Swift county, report prai-
RE fire extending over thirty miles square,
destroying many farms, with houses,
barns, cattle and grain. Many OF the farn'-
ers lost all their worldly possessions, and
are reduced to conditions OF restitution.
There will be much suffering this winter
in consequence.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-10-17
ROYAL PP6KpES
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Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-10-17

tory we are really in condition to say to the
cons and daughters Of Montana, 1.-THE
Common School privileges and opportun-
tiles at home, ut least in the principal
towns, are equal to most snd superior to
some OF those abroad" With little en-
terprisc and thrift and energy and the ex-
pendiulre ola little money, the same might
be said of all the permanent settlements In
TIE Territory.
There is really no good reason why all
those little dingy novels Of school houses,
scattered through Gallatin county,-houses
generally unworthy Of thaoame, Intense
" warm In summer and insunerxbly cold
In winter, devoid alike OF proper light and
ventilation, should not 1t once give way to
neat and tasty and properly constructed
buildings such a. would be credit to the
districts and surprisingly advance the cause
OF education.
AZ Gsliatin county Il the aclinowledeed
garden spot OF Montana, and - the isdus-
trial classes are Esrsernlly intelligent, Thrift
~ and prosperous It seems but right and
proper TINT We shosld engage n The land-
able undertaking Of making & he henaor
county y tin Tssrieory y t6e nnmllr and
high characeer of IL publc schools.
New-York tribune., 1878-05-10
MOURYIyG GOODS IN MANY STILES

Jackson's stock of mourning goods, at No.
~ broadway, opposite stewards, Is well known to
both city and country people. This house buys
largely ut auction, and is thereby enabled to sell
goods st low figures. AT the present time it
is making specially OF the silk department,
which contains all the well known brands.
These selling very low elegant silk is shown
for ~ - and 81 80 yard The stock Of goods
embraces AL goods IN mate rial and design
tful piece OF tansa IS shown for ~ yard Cashmere
is st used FOR mourning dresses and mantles, and
very handsome piece may De IOund here FOR IS GEMS
a yard. There Is large line OF bOmbaZines, Henrietta
cloths pnd grenadines piece OF grcnadine being
three yards wide and selling for IL 80 yard.
The second floor IL devoted to the suit and millinery
departments exclusively, and contains many suits.
ties. hats and bOnnets In elegant design and finish
SUITS for first mourning are trimmed heavily with Grape
silk suits with Grape trimmings are shown for second
mourning On mourning dresses the Grape trimmings
consist Of plain bands. In all widths new mantle
shown here is called the postilhon and Is made OF
drdp dee trimmed with wide bands OF Grape. This Is
especially designed to bo with princcsse dresses
hats and bUnncts 4 black chip for second mourning
is trimmed tine outside with pun OF silk
and wreath or leaves and JET, the face trimming Of
black lace, ana bow OF ribbon the back finished with
long lUOptd bow. Another black chip, called the
Modesks," Ia trimmed with silk loops and buHches
OF pufpe-hgck grapes on the outside the inside trim.
ming of fac etipped feathers and et-edged leaves
with bows of ribbon. Grape bOnnets made with
numbeIless folds OF Grape bands and knots for
side and inside trimming and large assortment Is al
ways kept on hand by tns house.
New-York tribune., 1878-05-10
SOUTHERN RELIGIOUS CONVENTIONS.

SOUTHERN METHODIST GENERAL CONFERENCE.
ATLANTA, Ca, May 9.-At the General Con-
ference OF the Methodist Episcopal Church. South, TO-
day. after the regular order the OF L. d. Dameron
lay delegate from the ST. Louis Conference was again
taken up and there much discussion the question
Finally a vote was taken OIL the minority report, In
favor of seating Dameron. and 1t defeated-Yeas
1876; nays l27. Much confusion then ensued and
vote was the majority report opposing the seat
ing of DamerOn, and 1t also defeated-Yeas, l3l !;
nays 1873. The Conference then adjourned. The effect
of these votes will be 10 leave DamerOn in his seat
less he removed by vote declaring him ineligible.
SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, May 9-The Southern Baptist Con-
yention met this morning and organized by the election
Of the following officers
Presideat-James i. Boyce, DID,, Louisville
Vice Tr6SideatsThe Rev. Drs Il. g. JOpes OF Tennes-
SEE; J. b. Jetcr, Virginia f. 7. Wnher, Alabama and
W. g. Crane Texas.
Seeretares-The Rev. c. E. W. Dobbs, Kentucky, and
W. f. Tanner, Virginin.
Every Southern State except Lousioua is represented
The Home and Foreign Mission Boards reported details
Of mission work during the year over $4,000 was
contributed TO these boards since last May The Con-
ventlOn preached tonight by the Rev. b. H.
Carroll, OF Texas