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Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-07-31

SIS OF experiment, probability and doubt.
without outside assistance, the permanent
settlers have SO far developed the resources
OF the country that there is.no longer any
question in regard to it's inexhaustible
treasures or its capacity to sustain large
and intelligent population. By our isola-
ton, persevering efforts and untold sacri-
nces, we have contributed our quota OF
men and means in paving the way for the
improvements and appliances of higher
civilization. We have already paid heavy
indirect subsidy in excessive frcights. and
in making such material progress AS will
justify the building of one or more rail-
roads to our business centers on strictly
business principles.
We do not, of course, blame anv COM
pany for asking assistance or tor obtaining
all the favOrs and privileges it can. legiti-
mately. AT the same time. we are thor
oughly convinced that the wavering. doubt
ing, vaciiating course of some of our own
citizens is the only reason why the propo-
sition of subsidy should be made or en-
tertained, or exemption thought to be a
necessity.
We have said this much on the subject
because we are convinced that. although
the exemption bill WAS defeated by the late
Legislature. the scheme is by no means
slead. 1t will require the most vigilant
watching when the Territory shall be re-
appOrtioned, at the next election, and all
through the next session of the Legislative
Assembly of Montana.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-07-31
NO FIGHTING ALLOWED.

Our dispatches last week announced that
General Miles had had a little brush with
Sitting Bulls warriors. and no sooner was
the same news flashed across the wires to
Washington than the War Department b.
came alarmed for the safety OF the savages.
and sent special and positive instructions
to the successful Indian fighter not to hurt
any OF the prowling and rsiding savages.
rs the Interior Department continue 10
declare that there is ut present no necessi-
~ Of a collision. Ii this is the policy to
be pursued by the Government. the proper
thing now to be done is to order Miles
back into his quarters ut keogh, as the
hostiles. if let alone for Il few months. are
liable to take possession of the well-ngh
deserted military posts on the Yellow
stone. We confess that such an event
would not take us much by surprise. In
deed. il it does not transpire, it will be
owing more to the Indians ignorance of
the situation than to the wisdom or fore
sight of Department officials.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-07-31
Not Allow ed to Fight.

Washington, July 23.-It is learned n
the War Department that positive instruc
tions have been sent to Gen. Miles. in In,
Northwest, requiring him to proceed eau
tionsly, and, if possible, to avoid conflic
with the Indians. Gen. Sheridan. it is TN
derstood. has been authorized to Withdraw
Gen. Miles column or to reinforce him
with additional troops as he may deem
proper.
New York. July 2h--A Washington
special to the World says: Notwithstand.
ing the news OF the fight between some OF
Miles forces and Sitting Bulls Indians.
officials ut the Interior Department con.
time to declare that there is at present no
necessity Of a collision. The English In
'lians who have come over the border
among the Crows have come in parties Of
from 20 10 30 lodges. There has been sew
erai fights between the Crows and these
'nsruding savages. and there is not more
IMAM enough game In that region for the
Indians OF the Agency. For the $50 In.
dams there the Department has appropri-
ated only $4,000, and it Is absolutely nee
essary that they should have all the game
Of the country.
washington. Suly A.-Special and posi-
i've instructions were sent TODAY by the
war Department TO prevent Miles bring
ing on an Indian war, and telling him that
NE only purpose Of sending him into the
lleid was to protect the navigation on the
river.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-07-31
THE OUTLOOK ON THE YELLOW
STONE.

There has been no less than ono HIM
dred and fifty horses stolen on the Yellow
stone from Saltwater to Miles City sine,
the opening OF spring. Many estimate i,
as high as two hundred, and not one OF
the thieves has been captured. This Ger.
tainly is dcplorable state of affairs.
Most of the thieving has been done by
Indians. The settlers are too much scat.
tered to protect themselves and the mill.
tary gives no heed TO theirappeals. If the
uniform success of the redskins does no,
emboldcn them to still greater deeds OF
violence. we shall be mistaken. A band
OF 90 warriors could sweep the Yellow
stone from Miles City to Bozeman with
comparative ease and safety.
The military posts are now in such q
depleted condition as to be of little or no
avail. even if the commanders were dis
posed to interfere. At Fort Custer there
remains but eighty men, commanded by
Capt. Sanderson; at Fort keosl,, 12O men
and five officers. and at Fort Butord, 60
men. commanded by Lieut.. Munson.
1t begins to look as though the settlers
in the great Yellowstone valley are to be
turned over to thu tender mercics of the
numerous bands Of hostile Indians now
lnfesting that country. In no other Dor
ton OF the Territory have so many depre-
datlons been committed during the pas,
six months, ard yet but comparatively lit
tie has been undertaken or done in the
way of following up or severely chastisiny
the depredators. And now, when the
country is literally swarlning with horse
thieves and lawless bands of savages, the
troops are nearly all ordered off to the
north side of the Missouri river, ostens!-
by to look after Sitting Bull, but really to
hold parley with the author, tiles at
Washington in regard to the real status Of
Her Majesty's wards.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-07-31
Veto Of the ApportiOnment Rill.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, !
Helena, July 81, 1879.
IT. the Council:

Helena, July 81, 1879.
IT. the Council:
have the honor to return to the Coun-
Gil, c. b. s, entitled, An act reapportionins
the members of tile Legislative Assembly
of the Territory of Montana, without nv
consent.
This bill is not in compliance with the
laws OF Congress, which requires that the
appOrtfonlnent of members OF the Lepisla-
tive Assembly shall be made according to
population.
l cannot consent to have the laws of
Congress disregarled, or have the appor-
uonment OF members of the Legislative
Assembly made according to county lines
instead of population. The people should
have representation, and not territorial
area without population.
1t cannot be claimed that this bill was
framed to comply with the letter or spiri
OF the law, but to answer the demand q
localities alone. regret that am COM
PEELED to differ with the Legislative Assem-
bly, upon this question, but cannot con-
sent to legislation that is 10 violation OF
laws and justice, ~ conceive this to Be.
Respectfully,
y. F. Porrs.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-07-31
PACIFIC YELLOW.STON

From the Bismarck Tribune. July IL.
The steamer Far West brought down tn,
first consignment OF sheep ever landed a
Bismarck.
The Northwestern Telegraph Company
have let the contract for the construction
OF line west to the Yellowstone on tn.
route of the Northern Pacific.
The Yellowstone valley is pronounced
by Grant Marsh. the steamboat king. to be
4 land literally flowing with milk and
honey. Such herds OF stock and fields OF
waving grain. and such plains OF grass
land-grass three to five feet high-Capt.
Marsh believes cannot be found in any
other country.
Charley Driscoll, formerly of Bismarck.
and recently deputy U. 5. Marshal in
Montana. is undoubtedly dead. He started
ont from Fort Custer last March in search
of horse thieves in the Big Horn noun
tains; he has never been heard from since.
Instead Of getting the thieves they got
him. \. BietlIer. the well known officer.
is positive that Charley was killed.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-07-31
EXTRAORDINARY GExERosyTy

Nothing could possibly exceed the gen
crous impulses which prompted so many
Of the members OF the late Legislative As
sembly to favor the proposition for the
Territory to assume the obligations of Mis-
soula county, to the amount of 100000 and
upwards. 1t anyone has heretofore been
inclined to doubt that we are on the eve OF
the millennium, this grand exhibition of
spontaneous generosity should be sufficient
TO dissipate all misgivings on Tie subject.
Now, to carry out this noble principle in
detail, the merchants and business men in
every community should unitedly assume
the obligations of every insolvent fellow
tradesman. and sci them squarely on their
feet again. "Be just before you are gen
erous" is soon to become an exploded
proverb before the progressive sentiment
of Montana.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-07-31
Hostile Acts Of British Bl0Ods.

Washington, July 25.-The Indian agent
at Fort Belknap reports to the Commits
sioner of Indian Affairs that camp OF
twenty-five lodges of British Bloods re-
Gently crossed the line and camped near
his post. They were well supplied with
meat, and were very impu,lent. They wais.
ed upon the agent in a body and demanded
Il feast. Upon his refusal, they set fire to
the hay in the meadow and exhibited other
hostilities. They are now campcd five or
six miles from the Fort. and the agent says
they intend remaining there for some time.
He suggests that the military take the band
in hand and show them across the line at
an early day.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-07-31

New York, July 23.-The Times leader
says: In the busy railroad world few cir
cumstanccs are more remarkable than the
anxiety to secure the traffic OF the region
traversed by the Northern Pacific Railroad,
which ten years ago was deemed unworthy
of serious notice. The Chicago railroad
companies have secured all the roads in
Southern Minnesota. The Saint Paul &
Duluth road las been purchased by the
shareholders of the Milwaukee & st. Paul
road. and both t., latter roads and the
Northwestern have plans afloat for draw
ing of the traffic created by the Northern
Pacific, as well rs the traffic which seems
naturally to belong to that enterprise.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-07-31
so FAR. SO GOOD

The Territory is to be congratulated or
the general results Of the extraordinary
session Of the Legislature which adjourn
ed on the 2and ult. 1t can hardly be claim
ell that any laws of vital importance to the
Territory were passed. but several very
dangerous. if not actually injurious. ones
were defeated. Too much legislation is a
thing to be dreaded and vigilan,ly guarded
against. and no small amount OF honor is
due those members who labored SO earn
-stly and voted from first to last against
the Railroad Exemption bill.
The members from Gallatin county were
virtually .uninstructed. and consequently
untrammelled, but they understood the
sentiments OF their constituents and labor
ed faithfully to represent them. The SEN
timcnt on the exemption proposition ap-
pears to lIave been about equally divided
in both Houses. with leaning tendency
for it. at least after the ingcniously circui-
tous route was suggested. but the firm OPP
ponents OF exemption accomplished by
strategy what might otherwise have been
a lamentable defeat. In our opinion. time
and circumstances will more than Justify
the action of the anti-subsidy and anti-ex-
emption members OF the Legislature.
Ii Montana, after sixteen years of inces-
SAINT toll and the most liberal expenditure
uf means by the $4,000 Oll-time settlers.
who have never lost faith in lis resources.
vii! not now justify railroad corporation
In extending its line within our borders, ut
Its own risk and cost. on fair and square
business principles. then, we cay, let rail-
roads keep away from us forever; and let
us emigrats IN body to some country that
will guarantee some reasonable return for
the investment of capital and labor. But
one reason why we are so strongly opp0s-
ri to all subsidy and exemption schemes
is the flet that Montana has passed the cri-
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-07-31
WORSE THAN A VETO.

just now we can only think of two pos
sible events. either Of which would bt
more unfortunate for the Territory thar
the veto and consequent failure of the Re
Apportionment Bill. The first would be
In the event that Helena should claim the
geographical right. and be allowed the
privilege of making the re-apportionmenl
for the Territory; filling in this. the sec.
Ond would be in the event that the Union
Pacific Railroad company should OBJ.
tain the honor OF making it, rs corpora
ton right. for instance.
In either event. neither of which is by
any means. improbable. we should have
good reason to pray for deliverancc from
our friends.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-07-31

The war against the Jews. inaugnrated
at Saratoga two years ego. is likely to be
renewed at Coney Island. 1t is reported
that Austin Corbn has taken another
stand not to admit Jews TO the beach or
hotel. and that he has said he was going
TO oppose the Jews. and that he would
rather sink the S2,OOO.OO0 invested in the
railway and hotel than have single Israel
lite take advantage of its attractions. Cor
bin being interviewed substantially con-
firneu the rcDOrt
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-07-31
Horrible Tragedy In New York.

New York, July 24.-Michael Blander
foreman in a candy factory in this city, al
he was going home tonight was stabbed tt
the heart and instantly killed by an Italian
whom he had discharged u few days age
from the store. The murderer fled, bran.
dishing his weapon dripping with blood.
Crowds followed, and several policemen
Joined in the chase. Officer Lundrigan at.
tempted to arrest the fugitive, but the lat
ter made desperate. attack on him, and
with difficulty the officer parted blow
from the knife with his club. Other off,
GERS came to his rescue. The murderer
was overpowered and taken to the station
house, followed by an immense crowd.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-07-31
Laws Passed At the Extraordinary
Session.

The following is full list of the bills and
resolutions passed at the recent extraordi
nary session Of the Legislature, ending
July 22nd, 1879:
An act in relation to fees Of county
clerks.
An act to amend an act concerning IL
censes.
An act to establish and regulate the fees
of the Secretary of Montana Territory.
An act to promote the fishing Interests
OF the Territory OF Montana.
An act to encourage the construction OF
artesian wells in the Territory Of Montana.
An act to amend the townsite law.
An act to provide compensation for tho
clerks OF the district courts.
An act to provide for the funding OF the
outstanding indie btcdness, and the rvdemp-
ton of the ten Ter cent bonds OF the Terri
tory of Montana.
An act authorizing the Governor Of the
Territory of Montana to empower United
States deputy mineral surveyors to perform
certain acts and duties.
An act with reference to fees of clerks of
the district courts and the law regulating
the same.
An act to enable the people of Butte to
erect a school house.
An act to enable the people of Helena
School District No. to erect school
house.
An act concerning stations.
An act to provide for publishing certain
volumes by tile Historical Society of Mon
tana.
An act to amend an act entitled IAN act
to incorporate the town Of Butte"
An act to enforce the Helena incorpara-
ton act.
IN act to provide for licensing CONNER
cial travellers.
An act to amend chapter Is of the gen.
er:,l and miscellaneous laws of the Terri
tory Of Montana.
An act concerning foreign corporations.
Joint resolution apprOpriating money to
pay committee clerks.
Also joint memorial asking tor the ex-
penditure of the appropriation tor the i'm
provement Of the Missouri river above the
tails.
Joint resolution to provide for the dis
OF Strahorn's pamphlet.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-07-31

The latest rIni0r about Grant states
that he will probably arrive at San Fran
cisco on or about October LIST. 1t is safe
10 say that neither the proposed demon
stlation nor the National Republican Con-
ycnlioA will hasten or reiard his return Il
single day. He generally goes when and
where he plcases, and returns when he
gets ready,
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-07-31
to work at the old terms.

to work at the old terms. The manager
informed them that they must consider
that ten hours constitutes days work.
They claimed to have been deceived re-
garding the strength of those who urged
them to strike. The striking cabinet max
ers in Andrews school furniture establish
inent are returning in small squads, and
the places of those who DO not return are
being filled by importations from other
cities. The places of the striking cigar
makers are being supplied, and it may be
said that the backbone of the eight-hour
movement in Chicago is effectually brok-
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-07-31

Two maiden sisters - Elizabeth, and
Anna Trowhridge-residing at Hyde Park,
southern suburb of Chicago. recently COM
mitted suicide under very mysterious cir
cnmstances. After mailing up the doors
and windows Of the house, they drove
spikes Into the casemeat, adjusted small
hempen cords about their necks, and kick
Ing from belleath their ieet the books piled
on oftomsns and cl,aire, quietly strangled
to death.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-07-31

WITHOUT HIS DRESS COAT,

Col. Mosby. Consul at Hong Kong. has
been heard from on the etiquette question.
He says it is not true that he ins,lltpd
American dignity by attending dinner
party at the British GoveInor-General's
without 4 dress coat. This settles the
momcntous controversy, and the country
breatlcs freely once more
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-07-31
BOUNTY FOR INDIAN sCALPS.

II is moved by tho Htsbandman and sec
ondcd by the Herald that bounty of $50.
$50, or $50 be given for every Indian
killed within certain limit. All who
favor the motion will please manifest the
came by -. Well. come TO think of it,
we are not chairlnan of this meeting. But
we should like to see the motion passed, a
copy of ii sent to General Miles. and the
telegraph wires and mail communication
between his command and Washington
suspended for six months,
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-07-31
The Obscene literature Petition.

Washington. July 22.-The petition for
the pardon Of NJ. Bennett, who was recent
ly convicted of sending obscene literature
through the mails. was recently forwarded
to President Hayes. bearing signatures OF
10000 persons. The President has tor
wartled the letter to United States Attor-
ney Woodford, for his opinion thereon.
Most OF the sgners are residents of San
Francisco. Bennett was sentenced in May.
to two years and six months Imprisonment
and to pay 4 fine of $500.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-07-31

lie said: more important than gold r
silver, or wheat or cotton, or ships or rail-
roads, are the rights, liberties and fran
chises enjoyed by our people. In theory.
our system of government is a. free as can
possibly be prescribed. All are free and
equal, with no restraints"
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-07-31
CAN'T RE CIVILIZED.

One of tie most remarkable things of
this remarkable age has recently trans
pircd. An Indian blacksmith OF the Sac
and Fox Agency. where the pay is 500
per annun, has filed petition for a rcduc-
tod Of salary. Another evidence that the
savage can't be civilized,
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-07-31

1t appears that ex-senator Ramsey, OF
Minnesota. is the Presidents first choice
for the position OF Secretary of War. to
he vacated by McCrary. His appointment
Is also favored by the Cabinet and General
Sherman
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-07-31
= Perfume.

Edison wants to lind platinum mine,
and is willing to give $4,000 to whoever
finds one. He says the black sand so often
found with gold contains platinum. The
metal is more valuable than gold, and ap-
pears in alluvial districts in the debris Of
the earliest volcanic rocks. A ledge eight
feet wide is reported on the Pacific slope.
and Edison has written the owner that If
the mine is all right he will furnish capital,
stamps, and pay royalty Of ten per cent.
on every ounce mined.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-07-31
Big Fire at Seattle.

San Francisco, July PA Seattle dis.
patch says: A fire last night, originating
in the American Hotel, burned the entire
block, and crossing Mill street swept it on
both sides. The buildings burned were
mostly business houses. The loss will be
heavy.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-07-31
An Interpreter and his Family MUIR
dered by Indians.

Chicago, July 23.-The Tii5unc's Fort
Peck, Montana, special says: Joseph Lam.
bert, well known Interpreter and scout
was. with his wife and four children, killed
on the Goth inst. by Sioux. Three other
persons. who were returning with hin,
from the Iankton camp, were also killed
and little girl taken captive.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-07-31

"A Tennessee editor has named his -four
children. BREWER Long Primer Small
Plea and Plea You ought to see them
go to 'pi. ''-Erehaage.
1t is to he hoped they will not end as MI
type does In a hell (boX).
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-07-31

Ii is slid that itrs-C hicago. Milwaukee 4
IT. ra'l railroad. which is being pushed to
the Black Hills. will not stop tlric. but
will be extended west TO the Rocky Noun
tains and so on to the Pacific coast,
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-07-31

Minneapolis boasts OF population OF
A,O64, gain of 6.2l0 during the past
year. The increase of assessable prop
rrty during the year is upwards OF $1,000
M
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-07-31

chicago, July 23.-Some ninety men.
who recently struck from J. N. Rake =
Co.'s billiard mandatory and demanded
IN elghf-honr day, to-day notified their
employers that they were ready to return.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-07-31

President Hays wilt attend the Ocean
Grove camp meeting. If ii gets too he;
Tor him lie is liable TO veto the proceed.
iNys,