Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-04-10
Montana Condensed.

1t is predicted the first boat will reach
Benton by the Goth inst.
The ladies' of Deer Lodge will hold a FIJI,
on the 4th inst. for the benefit of the Mon
tana Collegiate Institute.
The Husbandmnn quotes butter at 80 cts
per pound in Diamond. and none to be
had at that price," This reminds us of q
remark an Irishman made in letter to his
sweetheart, that, ''good, genuine old Irish
whisky is two shilln bottle. and its all
counterfate and not dhrop to be had fol
love or money"
George Mcdonald, who is in charge OF
james Kings mining property in Confed.
crate. has commenced making preparations
for extensive operations with the bedrock
flume this season. Mr.. King is expected
to arrive from Chicago in about ten days.
when good force of hands will be en-
ployed.-Husbandaan.
The Ne,c North West gives account of q
sad and fatal accident which occurred in
Lincoln g,lsch on the GOTH ult. E. Ii. IIig-
bic. willie attempting to land some timbers
from windlass. was, by slipping of a rope.
suddenly drawn head foremost into the
shaft. which was about 40 feet deep. His
head was literally mashed, and lie was tax
en- out a lifeless corpse.
w. w. DeLacy and Lin Mcfarland spent
several days in Diamond last week on their
way over to the sheep ranch. Both of these
gentlemen have been awarded contracts
for surveying. which will occupy large
portion of the summer. Mcfarland will
go Immediately through to Miles City and
commence his summers labor, his party
having joined him here.-Husbandman.
The tremendous force of giant powder
was shown in the accident of last Tuesday
wherein Mr.. MCGOWAN lost his life. OF tie
l0xlO shaft hOnse. built of inch lumber,
nothing but the bare corner poles were left
after the explosion. every board being
shattered into kindling wood and stfewed
over the hillside. Some of the heavier
pieces. snch rs knots. etc, were found fully
POO feet from the shaft.-Miner. 1st inst.
Messrs. r. G. Power 4 Bros. resumed
work on their new brick building on
Wednesday last. and the mason work will
likely be completed before the wet season
sets in. The building will be one of the
largest and most expensive in the Terri
tory, and is much needed by the increasing
business of the firm. 1t is r,lmored that
other firms are also about to erect large
brick buildings. Masons and ck-hyers
will be ir demand. Record.
On Friday of last week complaint was
filed in the Probate Court against VIM.
Wilson. for supplying Indians with wills
ky. An examination was had before Judge
Smith on Saturday, and the accused was
bound over in tire sum Of $500 to appear
before the Grand Jury at next term of
Court. He failed to procure the required
bail. and was committed to Jail in default.
Indian Jack. to whom ne furnished! tile
$500 bail. to appear as witness against
Observation-Disclosures, 9TH inst.
Jay Gould's latest letter reads: ,:lt the
exemption bill had passed, had
4 syndicate formed to build the Utah &
Northern road to Helena the present sea-
son. But now it is out of the question to
get any Outside help, and the construction
Of the road will proceed slowly. as we have
many other enterprises on hand that tax
our own resources. If we build to the |
southern line of the Territory. at Pleasant
ALLEY, it will be all we can do. especially |
Is we have almost decided to extend the
main line from Blackfoot via Boise City to
Portland. '-Herald.
Latest reports from the lower country
ay that the Sioux are every day becomin.
more aggressive. A war-party lying in
vait for the pun pose of stealing stock was
discovered in the vicinity of Fort Belknap.
few days ago. by Bill Yantes. who mar
Owly escaped capture and suffered the loss
# his horses. The most experienced In
Ian scouts and hunters are now afraid 20
enture fif beyond the settlements and ar.
eeping Il close guard upon their horses.
hey say, when the Sioux come. .ney
ONE shooting. and it is not good to in
erview them. RECORD.
A convict by the name of Kelly. while
ut under guard cutting some brush neal
ne penitentiary, attempted to escape OH
he LIST inst. He was tracked across the
liver, when it was found that he had taken
fl his shoes and stockings and then re-
rOssed the river and taken to the brush.
,iiigent search was made for linn and he
'as found and captured by Mr.. Harris on
he following day and again confined to
is cell where he will have to remain one
ear in excess of his sentence for his bold
ash for liberty. The Nep North West,
'om which we cOndense the above. says
When captured he had a complete outfit
citizens clothes. but it is not known
here he got them. He refused to tell
no furnished him with the clothes. say
y. IL won't give them away" There is
o language strong enough to condemn
he action Of those aiding him. 1t would q
ave been the same had he been convicted +,
{ the worst crime on the calendar. and
iere should be no more such work.
The New North West.