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Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-07-11

The ball at Canyon Ferry on the evening
of the 5th was both a financial ana soclai
success, Upwards of fifty numbers were
sold. the number of ladies nearly equaling
that of the gentlemen. Helena was wen
represented. The supper is said to nave
been grand strawberries and cream ana all
the luxrries of the season graced the tables.
Jonas Higgins has located a tract OF iand
on Smith river about one and one-hal1 mics
from the White Sulphur Spring, and has
contracted for the erection OF buildings.
We learn that it his intention to lay out a
town site. He will put up a building for
the purpose of merchandising, and intends
opening a stock of goods at an early day.
In the spring he proposes to ship largely
from the East, freight via the Carroll route,
and sell in competition with Helena me1-
chants.
Delegate Maginnis writes us from WASH
ington under date of May 22d: "The Sen
ate amended the Post Route bill by adding
: the Brazilian subsidy and the ranking PRIV
= ilege. 10 this the House would not acceed,
and. in the deadlock, the whole bill went
4 over, containing all our new post routes,
: which are thereby postponed until next SEES
I sion. Ihave had an office established al
Thompsonville but of course no mail service
q can be put on until the routes are created
y Sorry, but next winter will make it all right
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-07-11

IN the afternoon OF the Sd we mounted
one IF Marks & Patterson's coaches Tor a :
trim to White Sulphur Springs, the "blg
medicine waters of the great northwest
The coach, though commodious, was crown
cd inside and out. The roads were IN a
wretched condition, yet the team was spirit
ed and Dick Warren, a skillful reinsman,
was on the boot and sent us along like fun.
Two hours and a half's drive took us TO
Baker. and two and a half more brought US
to the Springs. "A considerable croWu hao
already assembled and were making things
lively. All the rooms about the premises
5 were taken. and several tents were pitched.
. A few rods away, on the green, STOOD quite
. q little canvas town, comprising the largest
1 mart of Baker. and called Camp Gilbert, in
honor of Mrs. Gilbert, who was one OF the
marty. On the morning of the 4th people
It continued to gather until there were fully
500 on the grounds. Asgame OF base pall o.
five innings was played at 10 a. m. between
st the Camp Baker and Diamond City clubs,
resulting: Camp Baker, IA; Diamond, Is.
During the last three innings the DIAMOND
Cities played seven men. The hall mile
race in the afternoon excited but little pet
ting. A large crowd was on the track, out
sporting men seemed afraid OF a Joo' thougn
es no complaints were made after the race had
been run. Four horses e~ntered-Barnes
o%Blaokhird,,' Green's "Red Fox" Spencer
.Rlack Bess., and Keene's ''Baldy." Rec
'ry Fox took the first heat, Blackbird the mex
WIS two and the parse, Red Fox winning secone
money. The ball on the evening OF the All
the was well attended, about fifty tickets being
at sold. Ladies were plenty, music good, hal
commodous, supper excellent, and eVenln'
.itv pleasant. Great interest was manifested
the pony race on the 9Th. There was owe
the $500 in the pools, besides over l,oOo III GU
Hill eide bets. All seemed confident that til
tng- best horse would win. Three horses wei
Observation-Disclosures "Bally," Burnett
BILE. sshepherd," and Green's Dug" Du
mite was the ~tavorite, and won in straight heat
the though Shepherd tapped him on the fr
as heat and was close at his heels the secon
mes and had he been as well ridden as III
for would have stood a good show for the rae
was GEORGE Cooney rode the winners in DO
cted races, Dancing was continued on the mig
,ent of the 5th. interspersed with some very fl
had singing by Messrs. Pearson, sias and /"
been ,iams. The provisions were ample and
the s,eening accommodations rs good as COZ
who no eynected under the circumstances, a
the public generally were we'll pleased.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-07-11
SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
FOUND.

Tied in the mountains lapparently by academy
at the head of Beaver creek, one bright bay Horse,
branded Isl thus, on right shoulder. The owner
can recover the same by proving property ana pay
ING the incidental charges. Apply to
Ae j.. c. DuVal, or james Hornbuckle,
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-07-11

Hail stones as large as hen eggs fell at
the White Sulphur Springs July Sd. Inc
storm was terrific, though of short dura-
ton. Fifty odd window panes about the
premises were broken. Several lambs OF
DR.. Parberry's flock werekilleh anda num-
Der badly bruised.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-07-11

- smith Bros. & Mcdonald
nl''' in Diamond this week.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-07-11
@1oacr No 7. A. F. and A. M.

CITY L0o1iootions held atthelr HAII,
Eal almond City, gu month. Sojourning
,rdsys Of e ea1,i invited to attend,
Eaber; are corndpIan51fyD MARKS, W.M.
Secretary.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-07-11

Ea-.+orson's train passed a 1e"
q . las with wool for Potter q
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-07-11

Fl. B. Brainard, representative OF Meaghqr
county in the general assembly of the Fer
ritory for the past two years, who went on
a visit to the States last year, accompanied
by his family, returned a short time ago TO
h~,s.nountain home. Mrs. Brainard would
have accompanied him back, but met with
an accident on the day of his departure, and
was unable to come. She will follow how
ever. in a few months. They have a host
of friends in Meagher county who Will pe
Glad to know that that they are again te
take residence in our midst.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-07-11

M . good miller can find a SIT
rn l',u ';,, creek FIGURING Mills.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-07-11

=. # smith Bros.'& McDonalo' Il
|r ,y or two in Diamond this week.
1,tterson's train passed a few c
= loaded with wool for Potter -" (.
,1;nment of furnishing goods lot '
I sl'p ~ the White Sulphur Springs {
IFel at Carroll. ;
- n Godfrey and A. McGreg-
\; ysT Diamond Monday last on their
\ to the Metropolis.
Inn.man, Gilbert Ecker, INTENDS 10
Rand improving a stock ranch 0"
liver at an early day.
.,+od that VIM. Lupold, whose cab
.ohhpd during his absence on the
|, lost $500 worth of jewelry'
40 90 tons of freight-farm sup
i Carroll for Smith river and Mus
i ,anrhmen. shipped by Clendennlns'
cooda]e has arrived from the
,;th his flock Of thoroughpreds'
IA head he only lost two on the
Zcaith river train which loaded Win
& Carroll, will have back loading Tor
Is so we are informed by Clenden-
Eshoridan people spent the evening OF
/ II q social dance. Mrs. Mccoy, OF
boridan House, furnished an excellent
4.
Guthrie, of Helena, went over 10
,seleshell last week for the purpose OF
d beef cattle to use in his market al
ia.
Eparbprry has recently purchased the
ranch of Smith Bros. & Mcdonald OF
Nv creek, near the White Sulphur
HIS. paving 5000 therefor.
McCliptock, of Diamond, is attend
he roundup on lower Smith river TO
Burpose of looking after his Stock an
femain through the summer.
Rrk has been resumed upon the Cooper
liz mines. We noticed a Shipment {
Der and fuse passing on the express
aays since for the laborers there.
favberries are getting plentiful upe
mountain sides. Parties go out fro
bond frequently, and return with buc
\ \ ell filled with the small though de
y fruit.
Van Camp and Licurgus Orr, w
led their herds into Gallatin county i;
:, locating low down on he.Sweet era
: recro ssed the line to the Meagl
lnty side.
G. Pickering, of Duck creek, has
Is of volunteer grain that has entirely
ed the 'hoppers and is looking fine.
Rrther advanced and the stand is bet
b this springs sowing.
Ehe picnic and young folks feast, whicI
eome off at the meeting of the Pom
enge at Twin Bridges on the I'd and 81
gust, is to be a grand affair, and we
et that we cannot join the festivities.
Pm his way from Cooks to Diamond
Resday, Mr.. Sias ran down with his h
u captured an eagle which had SO gol
Nself off the carcass of ajack rabbit
could not rise. He measured six
pm tip to tip of wings.
Horace Bennett passed through town
eek with the wool of the thorough
pck of Bennett & Goodale. This wot
. the grading house, the first and
zApment that will be made from this {
! TO this house this season.
J.G. Starter, a prominent stock grow
6Elllh river, who has been On a visit
X4f hnnon - 49, Y -
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-07-11
BORN

On Missouri valley, July 8, to the wife Q
a.daughter.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-07-11

l. coodale has arrived from the
,r;th his flock Of thoroughbreds.
Ia head he only lost two on the
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-07-11

sheridan people spent the evening OF
T. . social dance. Mrs. Mccoy, OF
boridan House, furnished an excellent
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-07-11

A. McGregor and Mr.. Clifford have re-
Gently returned from a trip to the Muscle
shell, and Notwithstanding they have made
the trip from Anaheim, California, by pri'
vate conveyance, and had a good look at the
country, they report the Muscleshell to be
the finest grazing valley they ever beheld'
They will locate ranches and move thelr
sheep from Smith river in a short time.
A very enjoyable little party was giver
on Tuesday evening last by some OF oul
Young folks, complimentary to Messrs. Jas
H. Pearson and Arthur Sias, who passe(
through town this week on their way II
Helena, and who have made many friends
both in Diamond and on Smith river, b.
their gentlemanly department and tine SC
cial qualities. Mr.. Pearson is on his way I
his home in Elgin, ILL.,, and though ne ia
been but a short time with us, all hope an
expect to see him back again next year.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-07-11

Guthrie, of Helena, went over TO
pselpsbell last week for the purpose OF
], beef cattle to use in his market al
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-07-11

Those who remained in Diamond on the
Fourth spent a most enjoyable evening at
| Good Templars' Hall, where every one en-
loved themselves to their utmost capacity
tripping the light fantastic to music unosu-
ally good, which was discoursed by tne
princeses OF good fellows Harston and ill
lis. The ladies were neatly and becoming
" attired in white, with loose moving
tresses, and appeared really cemlortaoie'
though the evening was very warm. Qui1e
a number who did not participate III 'he
terpsichorean sport, found apparently az
much pleasure in conversation. AT me
the ladies were engaged too far ahead 10
some, and the music, although s~sst' wa
too short tor others /; but TINS detrac'e'
nothing from the evenings enJoymeht
! Two of our young gallants would nave ma
:, an additional pleasure If they hao oee
more successful in their rid and 1ouho vi
folks at home. So says our repor0er' WI
made one of the party.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-07-11

Upon returning to Gallatin county, MI.
G. s. Lewis bought the wheat and hour OF
the Union Mills, and took possession OF the
mill property. The additional purchase OF
one of Mr.. Howell's farms and growing
crops, together with Mr.. Lewis W crops
will enable him to harvest about ten tnou-
sand bushels of fall wheat. Mr.'LeWls has
see,,red the services of Il. N. Mccall, late OF
Iowa, who comes well recommended, aho
will doubtless send out a brand equal TO the
former reputation of the Union Mills.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-07-11

No. II south comm fofranl
(s'5s s, s, s9g a9' for advsF'isins' and to
kcp. A,onS,
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-07-11

/ ,;+h river train which loaded with
|. CARROLL. will have back loading for
T. co we are informed by Clenden-
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-07-11

L,:.ment of furnishing goods LOT
+ s ~, at the White Sulphur Springs
la At Carroll.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-07-11

MANY of our readers will be gratlfied to
learn that though James 5obb, we'll known
throughout the country as being one OF our
best millers, has left the Union Mills since
it's change in ownership, he will remain IN
the Territory. He has associated hlnsell
with Mr.. Archie Hyndman in the lease OF
the Silver Springs Mills, OF Ruby valley LOT
a term of years. His associate, MIR. Hyno-
man. is an old friend and a genial gentle-
man. He, too, has been well known as q
miller. his make of flour from the Mill creek
Mills having for a long time been a favorlte
in many hundred households in the country
These gentlemen take possession OF the null
property next Monday, after which the mlll
will be known as the Ruby valley Mills
Our friends throughout Montana, when the.
\ see and taste flour of this new brand, WI
doubtless agree with us that this paftnersil
is a happy combination OF power ana ar
We trust that the new brand may be recel
ed with a ! generous welcome in the non
q circles of the.land.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-07-11

Iparberrv has recently purchased the
ranch of Smith Bros. & Mcdonald on
Nv creek, near the White Sulphur
BIS. paving 5000 therefor.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-07-11

40 90 tons of freight-farm sup
Carroll for Smith river and Mus
,snrhmen. shipped by Clendennlns'
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-07-11

=. Y. Starter. a prominent stock grower of
6Enlh river, who has been on a visit to his
" home in the Fatherland, and friends and
Fi"pons ~ other parts of Europe, has re-
Eaned fully restored to health. and glad to
, oa.a the free air of his Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-07-11

.tod that VIM. Lupold, whose cab
.ohhpd during his absence on the
4, lost $500 worth of jewelry.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-07-11

McClintock, of Diamond, is attend
he roundup on,lower Smith river, tor
|urpose of looking after his stock, and
through the summer.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-07-11

brk has been resumed upon the Copper
lis mines. We noticed a Shipment OF
her and fuse passing on the express a
aays since for the laborers there.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-07-11

favberries are getting plentiful upon
mountain sides. Parties go out from
pond frequently, and return with buck
Il | ell filled with the small though deli
y fruit.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-07-11

~ \. godfrey and A. McGreg-
~ n;amond Monday last on tne'r
!. 70 the Metropolis
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-07-11

A new landing has been found on the
Missouri river six miles above Carroll which
is superior in every respect to the old land
ino. The bank is firm and gravelly, and
the river sweeps by in a deep channel put
does not cut. 1t is near the point OF the
hills which may be easily assembled, and
from which the proposed road follows a oil
viding ridge that is gravelly and firm in tue
spring avoiding the cooleys and bad lands
90 much dreaded heretofore. There is a
large forest OF cottonwood timber at TINS
nlace which makes building easy. Carroll
will perhaps be abandoned for this place.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-07-11

,rneman, Gilbert Ecker, intends To-
|.na improving a stock ranch 0"
|;ror at an early day.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-07-11

/ Van Camp and Licurgus Orr, who
led their herds into Gallatin county last
!, locating low down on the.Sweet Grass,
/ recro ssed the line to the Meagher
6ty side,
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-07-11

|he picnic and young folks feast, which is
Eome off at the meeting of the Pomona
asnge at Twin Bridges on the I'd and Sd OF
gust, is to be a grand affair, and we re-
et that we cannot Join the festivities.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-07-11

Horace Bennett passed through town this
eek with the wool of the thoroughbred
ck OF Bennett & Goodale. This wool is
= The grading house, the first and only
P'pment that will be made from this coun-
] to this house this season.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-07-11

G. Pickering, of Duck creek, has l6o
Is of volunteer grain that has entirely es-
ed the 'hoppers and is looking fine. 1t
Rrther advanced and the stand is better
h this springs sowing.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-07-11

and SOUTHWEST. 800
u;nhast .70.66
Ia vest
Greatest daily range.."."".
Least daily range......"..:
Maximum ga
Minimum
Range of hoo
Amount of precipitation...."...2 'o4 lnches
Days of rain and hail...."".L 90
Average, cloudiness 100
A severe hail storm occurred on the ailer-
noon of the 2lst. The hail stones were very
large, and did some damage to the mao"
at the Post and vicinity.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-07-11

Pm his way from Cooks to Diamond last
2esday, Mr.. Sias ran down with his horse
n captured an eagle which had SO gorged
anself off the carcass of Jack rabbit that
could not rise. He measured six feet
2n tip to tip of wings.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-07-11
INTERNATIONAL HOTEL.
HELENA, MONTANA.

Unexcelled cuisine, unobtrusive provision for the
qualification of ITS patrons, convenient, .spaclols
and airy rooms, and kept scrnpulonsly clean, are
some Of the chief characteristics OF this justly pc
ular hotel.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-07-11

The following is a synopsis OF meteoro-
.looical observations of the month OF June at
Camp Baker, as taken by ). b. Newman
A. A. Surgeon, US. A.:
Winds, chiefly west, varying to northwest
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-07-11
CENTRAL HOTEL
DIAMOND CITY.

This Hotel, just opened, is New, Complete, anu
First-Class in every respect. The Tables ase fur
nished with the
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-02-14
NOTES AND CLIPS.


Little Johnny Davenport" who managed
things for Grant in New York few years ago, has
been sued for non payment of house rent, the
amount involved being 81 ,1O1 50.
Since Adelbert Ames left the gubernatorial
chair in Mississippi to return to his home in the
North, the taxes of the State, which were then
fourteen mills on the dollar, have been reduced
to five mills.
The British Mail, monthly financial publica-
ton, says in a review of the general commercial
depression, that up to the present time the United
States seems to have suffered most and France
least.
A new industry Is said to be extending in Paris.
1t consists of a cloth much lighter and warmer
than wool from the feathers of domestic and other
birds The material is waterproof, and takes dye
readily.
Several New Jersey State Senators are .indig-
nant because they we're not consulted by Cover
nor Mcclellan in his appointment of certain law
judges and say they will not vote to confirm his
nominations
Facility of communication is having great ef-
feet on the people of British India Those who
never went ten miles from their native villages
now go all over the country and their minds be-
come liberaized and freed from caste prejudice.
There is talk of horrible cruelty to prisoners in
the New Jersey State prison, upon the boot-heel
gag the paddle, the stretcher pouring on alcohol
and setting 1t on fire, and throwing cold water
from hose, which causes agonizing pain and is
apt to produce insanity.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-02-14
"LONG JOHN" WENTWORTH.
The Favor that Eminent Chicago Statesman
Once Did an Aged Man

Once Did an Aged Man,
Long John was lightly resting on the simple but
substantial chair which supports his etheral form
In MS Office yesterday afternoon when there en-
tered with slow, uncertain step an elderly man
who looked as II he had never seen better daya
II KEN up to thank ye, Mr.. Wentworth for a
favor ye done me the first time you was Mayor.
I've had II onmy mind for some time, an / thot
I'd come down an, tell you But maybe ye don't
remember me?'
'No, don't" said Mr. Wentworth. "You see
I've been Mayor several times, and as gave nv
time to the business and have been very busy
ever since, can't remember every one met.
What did do for your"
Ut was justlike this The fust time you was
Mayor started down to your olHce one day toask
a favor. met you on the street an said wAs
goin' to the Mayors Office an says you, This ia
the Mayors office; l take 1t right around with
me, What you want2 says you Says I, IT
want pardon for my boy, who Is In the Bride.
well, an then | told you how he KUN there.
you Just took out piece Of paper an reached
down an wrote on my shoulder, and gev it 10 me.
" went to the BrldeWell an gave II to the man
an sat down. When saw the boy wasn't comm
asked him why they delayed aud said I'd bro't
pardon from Long John They asked me II I'd
read the paper an l said No. They gev It to mo
an 1t read:
"Giye this man his son when his term Is out.
~ WENTWORTH, Mayor.
$50 went home an the boy came homs when
his term was out. He hadn't been home long fill
made up my mind that you was ght in not let
ting him go sooner and since then I've KUN 10
the conclusion that 1t I'D have bin better II you
ordered him there ever since. So I thought I'd
Just drop IN an thank you for not lettin' him out
when | asked you"-Chicdg0 Times.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-02-14
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

There are 1000 barber shops in New York and
1900 BARRIERS, Out ofthis number $50 shops with
1000 BARRIERS have reduced the shaving tariff to
five cents, and there is trouble
John Young inventor of the clOthes.wrlnger,
died at Amsterdam, New York, recently In power
ty. He sold his patent to a Boston firm for $4,000
before It's great value was appreciated.
At a meeting of colored Republican voters in
Philadelphia on Tuesday night, at which about
eighty persons were present 1t was resolved to
support the Democratic candidate for the selec
Council In one of the wards.
Skeleton manufacture is the latest branch Of
business in Chicago. The discovery that an en-
terprlsing family has been engaged in this hOrri-
Bile work for some time past boiling down human
remains for the purpose has created sensation
even in that city.
The Philadelphia Times thinks the Oldest man
now living may live to see the day when kellogg,
the arch thief of election returns shall exchange
his Senatorial robe for the striped jacket OF con-
vict and when every active participant in the
great fraud shall occupy cell In the peniten.
tiafy.
skobeleff the young Russian general, Is said to
be only thirty.three years Of age Heis very re-
ligtous man. zone cannot face death boldly" he
says, "who Is not a believer in God and who is
without hope of better wcrld." He leads the
soldiers in prayer and jors In their peculiar
chant, which is said to be very touching