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Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04
(iark'S Fork bottom Items.
CANYON CREEK. Nov. %. n

CANYON CREEK, Nov. -. ~.
Charles Bessey has returned from hi
: visit 20 BoZenan.
>Alrs. John c. Guy and son Robert pass
ed through this week. n route to Boze
man.
Our stage has been making very irregu-
lar time. bein. several hours behind cacl
day.
c. l.. Clark. the General Superintendent
of the stage line, is making trip over the
road.
The time has come when the little sports
willingly exchange their base balls for
skates.
Jim don't keep saloon. but lie can tell
You where to get the strongest brandy in
Montana.
Beautiful winter. Snow about six inch
e. deep. river full of slush ice, very cool
nights, but warm during the middle OF the
day.
Jack Nvonen. an old time Monntaineer,
of many years experience in travelling,
has settled on Clark's Fork. and intends to
beconn. resident OF this portion of our
good country.
Two young men recently started tor
Bozeman. They got about sixty miles,
when their ,eam gave ont. and they have
returned home again. They think Of rest
Ing the team until next spring, then try
again.
4 \
\ Jim Nastic' performance was held at
the residence of Mr. Clark last evening.
II was very interesting to see the young
nimrods rear up and back, although very
embarrassing to young ladies not acquaint-
ed with the style.
young man that was travelling stopped
at Il well to get a drink, and was asked:
Where do you hail iroms' lie replied
i was born in kentucky. raised in lndi-
ana, brought up in Illinois, fetched up in
Iowa took up in Wisconsin,, and run out
OF Dakota. How far is ii to the next
heuses' about forty miles" '.Oh.
mat : not far. Good day"
KATY Din,
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

her eyes unto several, who having hither-
to lived in single blessedness, are expected
to "foilow suit" about the Holidays
Who will be the lucky ones: A trueism !.
1t is written,-''It is not good for man to
be alone. He is both an intellectual and
social being, and needs his counter-part-a
wife. This country, needs the wives in
general. '.He that marries doeth WE'LL
more to follow
RUBY VALLEY.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

A. Lamme a. Go. this week fenced In
their vacant lots on Main street, and intend
putting in a gate to allow entrance from
the street. Several hitching posts have
been put up on the lots. and the object of
fencing them in is to afford farmers some
protection against the ravages of town
cows. an unmitigated and MS yet unabated
nuisance.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04
Local Matters.
Pcstponement Of Pinafore.

Sickness on the part OF the artist paint
ing the scenery for the proper production
of Pinafore will necessarily delay it for a
few days. The time has therefore been
changed from Monday TO Thursday eve
ming of next week. at which time every
thing will undoubtedly be in excellent
shape for the production before B,ze-
man audience Of the comic opera that has
gained a worldwide notoricty.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

filled to the letter. 1t is evident the ele-
mental conditions" We're unEavOrable for
meteors. SO the performance was post
poned fortnight and the programme
changed into copious shower of rain.
Coming as it did. on the last night of No
vember, it was matter OF as great surprise
as meteoric display and completely non
ptussed tn. "oIdest inlabitant" Of Bcze-
man.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04
Messrs. Ellis and Davis, carly last month

Messrs. Ellis and Davis. carly last month
loaded their train with "A portion of their
Merchandise at keogh. and started it to
Deadwood. d. L. Mr. Jake Ellis of the
firm. in charge of the outfit. made the trip
by private conveyance. from Keogh to
Deadwood in seven days passing the train
within a few days travel Of its dtstina-
ton. 1t is the intention of jobbing off the
goods at once, if the market be favorable,
otherwise to open a branch house in that
tiourishing camp.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04
Choice Candies and Nuts,

Also BIRD CAGES, BASKETS, HASSOCKS
LAMP STANDS, FLOWER POTS, BRACK.
ETS, PARLOR CROQUET SITS, and many
other articles both useful and ornamental. All
Of which are offered at prices lower than eyei
before. > q 80 z u 2
&c Call and examine for yourselves.
J. II. TAYLOR.
BoZEMAN NJ. Dec. 5, 1879. 3-4t
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

There is quite a good demand for dairy
and farming products in the Yellowstone
country. At keogh Oats retail at cents.
Butter - cents, Eggs Sl.00 and other
things in proportion.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

\ young lady desire, a correspondent
III Montana. OBJECT: mutual improve
ment and perhaps marriage. None but
eligible gentlemen will waste time. Adj
dress Miss Lottic Sherman. Greenwich
Station, Huron Co.. Ohio. SGT
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

New and elegant designs in plated
Silyerware, Toys, Dolls. Fancy Goods.
Children's and Misses Chairs. Juvenile
Books Of the most popular authors, Con-
dictionary. Nuts. &c. &c.
e Come white the assortment is good.
3-3t X. F. MAY.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

In our opinion there is a great deal Of
unnecessary fault-finding because the pre-
dictions OF old Probabilities, in regard To-
the neteoric showers, have not been fhlI-1
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

a. ~ persons knowing themselves indebted TO
me- iae hrm of Benson & Claussen, or 10 the late
IN. ,ianssen, are requested TO come forward
ana settle immediately, And save trouble and
sam PETER BENSON, Admir-.
"'i'"aier, Mont, Eov. 10, 1879. 5i-6w
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04
Flour wanted hmm g Il lately.

Two hundred sacks of Xxx -four " i'll be aiken
On subscription 10 the AyANT COURIER, the high
est market price being allowed TO. The same.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

The card of VIM. S. Wright, NJ. D.. APP
pears in this Issue. The doctor is a grad
uate Of the Medical Department Of the
Unworthy of Louisville, at its session OF
lS5354 and comes very highly recon-
mended; the medical board Of Maccg-
doches County, Texas, where the Doctor
practiced his profes sion for a number of
years, recommending him ''as gentleman
of fine accomplishments in the Medical
Profession, successful Physician and
highly qualified to practice the profession
in all its branches Good Physicians
never go unappreciated in Gallatin and
the Doctor will be gladly welcomed.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

DR.. \. j. Hunter was in town day or
two this week. lie reports several pa
tients at his springs all doing Well. There
are also number Of persons rusticating at
that pleasant resort.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04
Religion, Services.

Rev. Mr. Richards will hold religious
services in the NJ. i. Church next Sabbath
* usual. The morning service will be for
the children.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

Coming III. NJ. :. Pinafore. Don't
fail to be on the docks next Thurday eve
ming to hail the trim little craft and give her
royal crew booming salute.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

The temperance folks at Fort Ellis, I'M
der the supervision of the Good Templar
and Sons Of Jonadab organizations, cele-
hrated Thanksgiving by Il grand ball. The
officers OF the Fort honored the occasion
by appearing in full uniform.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

January thaw strikes us at least month
in advance. the result, perhaps. of the
general business boom.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04
lust Receired
LADIES' SHOES,
GALLAr1x. NJ. r., Dec. LIST, 1879.

GALLATIN, NJ. T., Dec. LIST, 1879.
Second monthly Report OF the school at
Gallatin for the month commencing Nov.
8. and ending Nov. Is.
Entire Enrolment. Observation-Disclosures. IL
Average No. Belonging. ......,...-.,..- l6
Average Daily Attendance. ..............-. A.5
Per Cent. of Attendance .................. 30
The attendance was materially impaired
by some OF the pupils being sick. VI
We ask the patrons Of this district for
their assistance, that we may produce
good results from our work.
GEO. II. ScOTT, Teacher
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

Al. Harrison. Pewitt and Cook. were
up this week, giving bonds in the sum of
$1,000 each. for their appearance at the
next term of the l.. $. District court. in
the matter OF The killing of eros Ventre
Indian horse thief. the circumstances OF
which were detailed in the COURIER a
short time since. If we were correctly in
formed at the time, the killing was entirely
justiliable, and the parties will be wholly
exonerated if the case ever comes to trial
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

Robert Augustine was in town this
week from the Poll creek mines. where
he. with others. has been at work for five
months past. Most of the work this sea-
son was only preparatory to next seasons
work. One ,un of tour and half days
was made with one hundred inches Of wa
ter on two feet of gravel. with S45.76 as
result.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

\ snow storm yesterday, from its de-
cidedly business style would indicate that
winter is upon us.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

joni Rogers. of Miles City. when visit
ing Bozeman is requested to call at this
office.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

Judge :. W. I.anghorne and family this
week removed from the Stevens residence
TO one of Sam Lewis neat cottages. on
Templar avenue.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

The most complete stock of dry goods in town,
ut WILSON'S
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

The best Whiskey in Bozeman at PonSford'
Billiard Hall, next 10 Laclede Hotel.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

Ponsford's Billiard saloon and Club Rooms,
next door 10 Lacede Hotel
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

just received from the railroad, large assort-
ment of Bedsteads, Bureaus, Tables, ETC., at
JAMES HAYS. West Main street N Il
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

The greatest drawback TO extensive and
necessary improvements, in the way of
building. is the scarcity of lumber, the
mills, at present in operation, being unable
to supply the ever-increasing demand.
Seasoned lumber is now out OF the Ques-
ton and the green stuff is hauled away
from the mills as soon rs it comes off the
carriages.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

On or about the 10th Of November | will open
my old Photograph Gallery on Main street. g.
These wishing work done must come mmeli-
aiely.
u. BIRD CALFEE
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

The office OF the Rocky Mountain Hus-
bandman, in Meagher county, was remov-
ed November Is from Diamond City to
White Sulphur Springs, b miles east OF
Diamond, and IS miles east of Helena.
The new location is in fine agricultural
and grazing district, and where town of
considerable importance will exist in the
no distant future.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

New Billiard Tables and fine Whiskey at
i0nsford's, next door to Laclede Hotel
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04
SETTLE YOUR ACCOUNTS.

Parties knowing themselves indebted to us
will confer favor by making settlement at as
early a day as possible. We desire settlement
of all accounts, by money note, before the lst
of December.
45-Decl MCIVANEY Il KE1TERRER.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

John Works returned to Bozeman last
week from four months jaunt as guide
with the Bclknap party.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

Full line of Fancy Stocking Yarn just arrived
at A. LAMME 4 cos
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

\. v. Tanner and others OF Lewis. were
in town this week.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04
Sandwiches.

\ Chinook wind played havoc with the
snow on Monday.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04
SILVER PLATED WARE,

from the well-known firm of Reed 4 Barton.
A choice collection of Books for Juveniles and
Adults Toys and Novelties, Il good assortment,
and a fresh stock of
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

Frelgits to Helena are from 30 cents to
Sl.O0 per 100 pounds.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

800 pounds of elegant, fresh. fancy candies,
suitable for Christina. Trees aud the holidays,
for sale cheap at kLEINSChMIDT 4 BRO.
We intended to publish in the COURIER
this week. detailed account of the
growth and permanent improvements
made in our town during the past twelve
months. but severe illness has prevented
us from collecting the necessary data, so
we reluctantly deter the article to a subse-
quent and. we trust, "A more favorable
time.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

}. 1. Thompson and j. Forsyth are in
Virginia. endeavoring to organize dane
ing school there This winter.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04
HOLIDAY Goods.

\ carefully selected stock OF goods for the
Holiday trade just opened at the Post Office
Building, among which are ALBUMS, WRIT
ING DESKS, STATUARY GOODS, VASES.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

Mr.. Philip Thorpe and lady of Hamil-
ton. spent 4 day or two i'm town this week
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

1t is reported that Mr.. Wickes. of the
Montana Company has leased the Bradley
mine near Red Bluff, and contemplates
taking out 100 tons of ore this winter and
testing il in the mill ut Red Bluff. If ii
comes up to his expectations he will erect
Il mill on The ground next spring.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

Gloves, Ribbons. Fur Collars and Cuffs, at
WILSON'S.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

Foreign anA American Mineral Wafer at
fIEApOI ARIER~.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

Prints and Gingham$ without number, at
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

Genuine Suliana Cigars at
HEADOI' tRTERS
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J. L. Thompson and J. Forsyth are in
Virginia. endeavoring to organize dane
ing school there this winter.
Any person knowing the whereabouts Of Fer
nando Si'use viii please address This Office.
Chas. Rich started to Glendale on Fri
day. During his absence. Thomas Lewis
is attending to his business here
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At COST; y lot fna Beaver Cloaks for
Misses II WILSON'S
Large amounts of Hour continually leave
the various Touring mills in the valley to:'
Helena and other Montana markets.
Ponstnrd's new Billiard Hall and Club Roons
(nsNt door 10 Lacie,.e Iotei) now open,
Among Others calling during the week,
were J. Il. Dlllcy, ID. T.. McCallum. II. G..
Beckett and J. Nelson, al Of the valley.
ia,lic-' tl"ah~, in every style, just received
al A. LAMME x cos.
HE Thanksgiving Ball at Chcsnuts
Hall was quite largely attended and. as
was to be expected. passed of very pleas
anily.
Ladies' Furnishing Goods, Underwear, Ho-
sjcry. &r.. al WILSON'S.
j. IL. Erenicr. one of GalIatin Counties
''old time" substantial farmers. leaves this
week for Port Washington. Ohio to pass
the winter.
New 9le@ &C Prints. it, almost endless yarie-
y, iu,t received NJ \. LNIME < cos.
/ serious OF club dances for The winter
is contemplated. They will likely be given
under the auspices Of the Bozc;nan Silver
G. Ornet band
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

imported Brandy at HEADoT ARTERs.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

The Headquarters saloon has just "eceived the
most thorough stock Of Wines, Liquors and
Cigars ever brought t. Montana.
MOUNTS X SANBORN.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

Our complete stock of groceries and dry goods
is now in, and we invite people to come in and
see us. We take pleasure in showing our man.
moth stock, and wish purchasers to examine it
whether they buy or not. Parties DESTROYS of
laying in their winters supplies of groceries,
cannot do so to better advantage than by pur-
chasing of At tho place can they find a larger
or more choice lot TO select from. In dry goods,
dress goods, shawls, cloaks, trimmings, etc.
we have a very choice assortment, apd all new.
No last year'. stock on hand. Give us A call
KLEINSCHMIDT BRO.
A pony race took place on the race
track of the Bozeman Fair Grounds on
Monday between f. J. Keeney's Black
Dick and VIM. 5. Parker's Fort Ellis)
Moonshine. The race was half-mile dash
for $50, and was declared dead heat. BY
agreement it was run over again in
a mile dash, when Moonshine won by
about two lengths.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

Large amounts OF Hour continually leave
the various Touring mills in the valley to:'
Helena and other Montana markets.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

Any person knowing the whereabouts Of Fer
nando Sa,isei will please address this office.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

Chas. Rich started to Glendale on Fri
day. During his absence. Thomas Lewis
il attending TO his business here
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

Among Others calling during the week.
were J. Il. DIllcy, -. l.. McCallum. II. G.
Beckett and J. Nelson. all of the valley.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

At COST \ lot fna Beaver Cloaks for
Misses n WILSON'S
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

Cor.efs and skirt supporters, at WILLS on,
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

Yarns Of every description, at WILSON'S
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

Fopst"rd's new Billiard Hall and Club Rooms
(nsNt door 10 LaceIe iIGtei) now open
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

New 3le@ &C Prints, il almost endless yarie-
y, ia: received NJ \. LNIME < cos
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

i serious OF club dances tor The winter
is contemplated. They will likely be given
under the auspices Of the Bozc;nan Silver
COrnet band.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

Watcr-P Proof tloaks and Shawls. al
-
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

ialic-' Cl"ak~, in every style, Just received
Al A. LAMME & cos
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

j. III. Erenicr. one of GalIatin Counties
odd Iinc" substantial farmers. leaves this
week for Port Washington. Ohio to pass
the winter
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

The 1872 q W. Taylor Whisky will always b
kept n Head, quarters. MOUNTS 4 SANBORN
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

With the following cast OF characters: =
Sir Joseph Porter, X. G. B. =. ........
........... ...............Ed. G.. Anderson
Hebe, .........................Mi Miss L. Burchard
Capt. COrcOr2n.. ...............Mr M. Wisner
.Josephine..... 5000. Miss Mamie Anderson
Little Buttercup... Miss Nettie Ray
Tom Tucker, Miss Libbie Wakefield
BlH bODStay.. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. Lun0Wall
Ralph Rackstraw............. Harold Stevens
Dick Deadeye,................ Matt. Anderson
SISTERS, COUSINS AND AUNTS.
Mrs. A. Proffitt. Miss Clare Works, Misses
Amonet, Miss Ada Bostwick, Miss f. Lima
Anderson. Miss Allie Warfield, Miss Fora
Taylor, Miss Gay Wood, Miss Mary Ora
ham. and Miss Annie Anderson.
SAILORS.
Messers Ben Fridley, Frank Benepee, Fred
Lewis. G. W. Jockey, Hugo Hoppy, NJ.
Guy. and ben Clark. 1u9E s# #s
The proceeds of the performance will be
used to build sidewalk from town to the
School house.
admission sSL00. Resesrcd Seats sL95i
HAROLD STEVENS, Manager
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-04

The Thanksgiving Ball at Chcsnut's
Hall was quite largely attended and. as
was to be expected. passed of very pleas
unfIy
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-08-07
The Irish Language.

In paper recently read before the
Statistical Society, Mr.. Ravenstein
states that the Celtic portion of the
population of the British Isles makes a
total of nearly $500, 900 souls, of whom
very nearly one-half are Welsh.
Further, we are told that in 1851 there
were few Irish counv vies in which the old
language had altogether died out; the
localities in which Irish was then spoken
makes a total area of nearly 10000
square miles, with a population not far
under 100000 of whom 69.3 per cent.
spoke Irish, while in 1871 the Irish area
had sunk below 5000 square miles, with
a population under 100000, of wnom
about sixty-three per cent, or consider
ably less than 40O, 900 spoke Irish only.
Lastly, it appears that probably not
5000 persons throughout Ireland were
then able to read an Irish book, and not
a single Irish newspaper was being pub
lished. This contrasts strongly with the
state of things amsng the Welsh, who
print over thirty newspapers and period:
icals of various kinds, while the Welsh
in America have several fourishine
newspapers and hold eisteddfods with.
out lumber in the country of theil
adoption. We have no statistics of the
Celtic element in North America
though it is we'll known to be consider
able, but 80 far as concerns the Irish
portion OF it, there would be no great
error in supposing that the Irish Ian
guage loses ground among the emigrantl
much faster than among those left be
hind in Ireland.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-08-07
nebbles and sand had been dragged down

pebbles and sand had been dragged down
from above, and consequently had piled
themselves up in front of all the large
rocks too heavy to be removed, and had
left vacant space or furrow behind the
rocks. But if that had been the case the
drift of moving material would of course
have Joined together again in the space
of few yards behind the fixed rocks.
On the contrary, these grooves or burrows
remained the same width throughout
their entire length and have, think,
undoubtedly been caused by the rock
forcing its way up through the loose
shIngle and stones which compose the
bed of the lake. What power has set
these rocks in motion it is difficult to
decide. The action of ice is the only
thing that might explain it; but how ice
could exert itself in the special manner,
and why, if ice is the cause, it does not
manifest that tendency in every port in
the world, / do not pretend to compre-
hend.
Myattention having been once directed
to this, I noticed it in various other
lakes. Unfortunately my Indian only
mentioned it to me day or two before
left the woods. ] had not time, there
fore, to make any investigation into the
subject. Possibly some of my readers
may be able to account for this, to me
extraordinary phenomenon.