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Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-25

New York, Dec. 1S.-The play at the
Park Theater was interrupted about nine
o'clock this evening by an alarm of fire.
The treasurer Of the theater was leaving
the box office in the vestibule, when his
attention was called to cloud of smoke
rising from the stairs Leading from the
vestibnle to the theater which were in
flames. Means were at once taken to pre-
vent panic in the audience. There were
three exits from the theater. to which the
doors were thrown open and police Off
GERS called in and asked to guard the
Broadway entrance. In spite Of the pre-
cautions there was great excitement, as in
formation that the building was on fire
reached the ears of persons in the rear of
the house and spread through the audience
like lightning. A police officer stepped to
the inside door and informed the audience
that there was fire in the vestibule, and
advised every one to leave the building
quietly by the two doors on Twenty-sec-
ond street. This quoted the alarm, and
the people dispersed without accident.
The flames originated from the packing
about one of the pipes attached to the
heater. The damage was slight.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-25
The Northern Pacific.

The Pioneer Press OF the 10th inst. has
the following in regard to the Northern
Pacific road:
1.-The pile bridge over the Missouri river
at Bismarck is completed, and the cars
will commence to cross to-day. Last year
the bridge was laid on the ice, and it was
not strong enough for use until about the
middle Of February: but this year, under
wiser policy, the river is ready two
months earlier, and can be used for some
weeks later than last year. The immense
mass Of material which has been awaiting
transportation will at once be pushed for
ward to the end of the line, and the winter
months will be occupied in carrying out
iron and ties sufficient to lay the track to
the Yellowstone, and which will be piled
up at the end of the hundred-mile stretch,
to be drawn upon as required. Every
preparation is made tor an early start in
the spring. to which end all the work pos
sible will be performed this winter
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-25
Bonds for Sale.

There will be sold at public auction, on " ednes
day. December 81, A D., 1879, at the front door
of the court house, in BOZeman CITY Gallatn
County. Montana Territory, to the highest bid
der for cash. but for NOT less than their mr.
value, forty-nine thousand dellars Tor 50 much
thereOf As may be necessary Of the coupon bonds
of Gallatin County. Montana Territory, said
bonds to be OF the denominations of fiffy one
hundred, five hundred. and one Thousand dol
lar. each, and shall bear interest at the rate OF
eight per CEN. per annum. Interest payable
semi-annuaily at the office Of the Treasurer of
said County, or if the holder or holders of moi
less Than one thousand dollars of said bonds
shall give notice i'll writing that they desire the
principal and interest Of the bonds so held by
them, 10 he paid at some designated National
Bank in the city Of New York then they shall
be So paid; Otherwise said bonds and coupons
shall be paid at the Office OF said Treasurer
said bonds shall be redeemabe al the pleasure
Of said County after seven years from their date
shall be dated at the time Of their issue and
shall become due and payable fifteen wears from
their date. Said sale shall he adjourned rom
day to day until all of said bends shall be sold
BY order OF the Board Of County COMMISSIONS
ers of said Gallatn County Montana Territory
Witness, Hon. James f Martin, Chairman of
saissRsA.rd of County Commissioners
~ AtfeSt my hsalld, with the seal of said
{ County of Gallatin, affxed AT nv Office
SEAL In Bozeman City. NJ T., this Decen-
>Der lOih 1879
~ SAMUEL W. LANGHORNE.
County Clerk
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-25

We hope congress will authorize the es-
Enlistment Of a new military post, about
half way between Forts Buford and ASST
niboine, near the Canada line. as recon-
mended by Gen. Terry, who suggests an
appropriation Of $2OO, 600 tor this purpose.
This recommendation is approved by Gen.
Sherman and Gen. Sheridan, whose re-
marks on the northerly advance of the CT
vilized frontier are conclusive. Probably
Wood Mountain would be about the best
place for this new Fort, and right in the
path of the Sioux vino come from Canada.
An appropriation of 100000 should also
be made to complete Fort Assiniboine,
one Of the most important in the chain of
frontier defense. As an offset, congress
might sell about thirty small posts which
long since have fulfilled their mission, and
are now either in the heart of civilization,
or are superseded by railroads and other
means of transporting troops from other
torts.-Aynay and Nary Journal.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-25

During the week ending Saturday. Dec.
g.. the following transfers have been made
in the military service:
BY direction OF the president. Maj. +. ID.
Baker, quartermaster. is relieved from duty
in the department of Dakota. and will re-
port in person to the commanding general,
department Of Texas. for assignment to
duty as department quartermaster at San
Antonio. Texas, to relieve George w.
Bradley, assistant-quartermaster.
Headquarters Companies II. X. l. and
NJ. Third cavalry. to Fort Laramie. Wy
oming Territory companies H, 3, ID and
+. Third cavalry, to Fort Sanders, Wyom-
ing Territory; companies E and !, Third
cavalry, to Fort Steele, Wyoming Terri
tory; companies q, f and h, Third caval-
ry, to Fort Mckinney, Wyoming Terri
tory; company I, Eighteenth infantry, to
Fort Logan. Montana Territory company
D, eighteenth infantry. to Fort Ellis. Mon
tana Territory.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-25
An Arizona Indian Ring.

The Interior Department has recently
uneartled great frauds by Indian contract
ors in Arizona, who have been engaged in
systematically swindling the government
out of large amounts by the false weigh
ing of beet and supplying quality OF
flour inferior to that required by their con-
tracts. Indian Commissioner Hayt has
imposed penalty of $4,000 upon the
beet contractors, as he is warranted in do
ing by the terms of agreement. and he has
ample funds in his possession to indetnni-
fy the government against the frauds OF
the flour contractors. A number of Ari-
IONA politicians who are supposed to be
interested with this newly discovered In
dian ring are here endeavoring to secure
the removal Of Commissioner Hayt. Ex-
Gov. Mccormick is among those who are
most active against Mr.. Hayt. Secretary
Schurz, however, stands firm by the Com
missioner and sustains his course.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-25
Methodist Missionary Work.

Complaints are published against thu
policy OF the Methodist Episcopal Churcl
with regard to missionary work among
the Indians. II is shown that OF the $50,
600 annually appropriated by the Method
list Missionary Society. only about S3. 800
taking the present year as an example
goes toward missionary work among the
american Indians, and that of this small
amount only the pitiful sum of 500 is set
apart tor use among the Indians of the tar
West. MethOdists are the complainants,
and these consider the apparent neglect
the more remarkable because under the
plan adopted under President Grants adj
ministration the Methodist Church con-
trolls the nomination OF agents to fourteen
out Of sixty-eight agencies, or more than
one-tifth at the whole number.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-25

rendered until hot water had been applied
to the refractory machinery.
In the mean time over one hundred men
formed themselves into bucket brigade.
and by working like Trojans had The fire
subjected II not entirely extinguished by
the time the engine reported for duty.
The weather at the time was intensely
cold. and as the wind was blowing gale.
\ disastrous conflagratiOn would have in
evitably followed had the blaze not been
discovered and squeiched in its incipiency.
The fire is reported TO have originated
among the books and papers under the
counter. Editor Mills sustained considerable
loss in damaged, books, furniture and Office
fixtures. The most valuable property de-
stroyed Mere the advertising account
books. which of course cannot be replaced
While sincerely sympathizing with the
proprietors of the New North Vest. in
this serious and perplexing misfortune.
they are to be congratulated upon the fact
that 1t was not more extensive and rtrif1-
ous.-Butte Miner sOth inst.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-25

-''Brick" Pomeroy was in Kansas City
on the 3d and reported to Times reporter
as follows: my age is within % days OF
46 years; | weigh ZOE pounds; girt ~
inches about the lungs, and 43 about the
abdomen; am bald-headed; dormant
member of the Baptist church; practical
printer by profession, journalist by occu-
patton, and manufacturer from choice :
my mother was an Episcopal; none Of my
relatives were ever In jail. congress, the
legislature, or the poor-house; my health
never was 70 good. / have no fear Of death
nor the draft; l came here from Lacrosse.
Wis.,. and with my wife, the lady who sits
here reading betsy Babbit." am waiting
the honr for the departure Of the morning
train on the Kansas Pacific railroad for
Colorado"
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-25
HOW ABOUT THE MARKET.

The Nep North West OF a recent date
seems to intimate that the COURIER is mis-
taken. and tia, the farmers of Gallatin
county are not holding their grain for net
ter prices. but because ..there il no mar
kst." and suggests that it would not be in
appropriate 10 base short sermon on
that
Now. with all due Difference to the long
journalistic experience and ordinary good
Judgment of the editor Of the Ne,e North
West, we must be permitted TO say that, ii
Is barely possible he is not better informed
than we are in regard to the actual condi-
ton Of things in Gallatin county. Had
We leen called upon to publish list OF
l0O to 200 delinquent taxpayers, or one
equal to that Of Deer Lodge county, in
proportion to our population and assessa-
bic property. then there might have ap-
peared to be some reasonable ground for
conjecturinX that the farmers OF Gallatin
could find no market for their grain. The
facts that the taxes have all l,een promptly
paid. tllst the farmers are generally in easy
circumstances and that improvements in
the way OF buildings, fencing. etc.. in town
and country. are steadily progressing, will
hardly justify the inference that we have
no market Tor farm products. At the rul
Ing prices. farmers have sold just sufficient
grain to meet present and necessary obli-
cations AMI are simply holding for mor
reinuneratiye prices.
We happen to know OF number OF
farmers who have stestlfastly refused to
sell their wheat though offered 30 To w
cents \ busiiel tor 1t. and continue 10 hold
their oats. although offered 20 TO 30 cents
per hundred tor il. Had the editor OF the
Nsp North West glanced through the local
advertisements Of tile COURIER lie might
have seen that the farmers here are not
destitute of n market. Both wheat and
hour are In active demand ut what are con-
sidered ruling prices. and parties have
been advertising for both. for some time,
with somewhat indifferent success.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-25
News Of the Week

The wool clip of Texas this year is es-
timated at 22.OO0,0 900 pounds.
Professor Bell announces that before
many weeks person in this country ca;,
converse with person in England by tele-
phone.
1t is tolerably clear that the Utes must
60. Both Houses Of Congress have now
adopted resolutions in favor of their re-
mOval from Colorado.
st. Louis received and shipped 23l :
900 bales of cotton for the year ending
September 81. and estimates the amount
will reach 45O, 600 this year.
One thousand and sixty-five new
buildings, mostly OF brick, have been
erected in Chicago during the present
year. at an aggregate expense of &c.
454,0 900.
Indignation and CONSERVATION prevail
in the New York butter market at the dis
covery and publication of the fact that over
1000 packages OF oleomargerine are sold
Tally AS dairy butter.
Eleven thousand seven hundred and
twenty-nine emigrants left Liverpool, in
October. for the United States. The fig
ures are more than double the number that
went 10 all other countries and colonies
put together.
The court-martial proceedings in the
case Of Captain Andrew Getldes, Twenty
fifth Infantry, are said 10 be OF such vul-
gar character as TO be Unfit tor publication.
fhe secretlr; has not yet decided his case.
The sentence OF the court Is dismissal.
"A correspondent" writing from Cald-
wells rrairie, WIS.,, says 3O.Oe9 sheep
have been shipped from southeastern Wis
consin this season; 10000 have gone to
Nebraska. and a large number to Texas.
Colorado and Montana. The wool boom
makes glad the hearts of the farmers.
-rreeless Iowa is being transformed
into torestcovered country by. law
which RENTS certain taxes for. five years
on every acre OF fruit, and ten years on
every acre of forest trees planted and, kept.
alive. Over 10000 acres OF fruit and forest
trees have been planted, aud S2O0, 900 have
been rcinitted in taxes. J.. ..,s..,s 4
-One Of the marked effects OF tho reyiv-
al OF business is the employment OF an un-
usually large. number of children ip the
Massachusetts mills. This tact keeps the
police busy in prosecuting owners who
are violating the comparatively new law
which defines the conditions. under which
children may be put.at such work. ,...iI
The Virginia Law which declares void
a marriage between negro man and a
white woman, and provides for the prose-
cution and Punishment Of those who con-
tract such alliances, is to be taken before
the United. States Snpnesne sConstsaior- M
view. II Is contended that The law II
contrary to the Constitutions tisAsUnited
States.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-25

The most creditable thing that Congress
couli do. Immediately after the holiday
recess. would he to eXpel Utah's pOlyg:,-
NOUS Delegate. Cannon. from the House
OF Representatives. All Legislation direct.
ell against one OF the Irwin relics OF bar
acknowledgements remain dead
letter on the statute books so long as a
viOlator OF the law. and an open champion
Of tIir lecherous crime is allowed seat
and voice among the national law-mak-
ers. The most etfectual way to wipe out
this d'soracefui, peculiar" institution,
whose t corner stone is polygaIny
would be.> 'ecapitate the hydra-ileaded
monster. MAJ an example OF lew of the
prominent characters and the rank and file
Of the Mormon hierarchy would soon en-
terrain wholesome respect for the laws
of the land.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-25
: FIRE AT DEER LODGE.
4 Close CaIs fer the New North. west
00co.

A special dispatch to the Miner, received
yesterday morning. states that 1t about
$50 o'clock OF tire night previous fire
alarm WAS sounded In Deer Lodge, and .
genenl stampede occurred to the scene OF
excitement. Examination ahowel that
the fire had originated IN the editorial
room u the Nsw North West. Considers
bic suioks WAS seen issuing from the build
INK, and It wxs apprehended that the struc-
ture was doomed. However. by keeping
the doors and windows shut the flames
inside were kept aubduesl. The appear
ance Of si,s lire company upon the scene
was sl,sost slinultsneoas with the drst
alarm, but tl,s valves Of the engine being
frozen up, no sasctivs service could be
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-25

The decisive action taken by Postmas
ter-General Key against the practice o
lottery establishments carrying on theil
neE,rious business through the United
State. mails has brought down upon the
head OF that officer the Indignation OF all
those whose business ii is TO rob the pub
lie through lottery schemes. The matter
has already been taken into the courts, and
We shall 1e very much disappointed if the
POstmaster-General is not fully sustained
in his most la,,tlable efforts to protect the
public from the swindling and illegitin,ate
operations Of lottery companies.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-25

If reports from Maine are to be credited
the Democratic officials in that State have
been 80 tampering with the recent
election returns as to defeat the plinly e essss
pressed will of the .nainifty. No ordinary
informaliiiss- Will justify such course, and
tilr party who resorts to it from either
feelings OF vinlicliveness or to accomplish
certain politica- ends. strikes severe blow
nj the rights and Liberties of the people.
which will recoil us a DO )nerang TO veX
and punish the evil doors.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-25

Don Cameron OF Pennsylvania. has been
chosen Chairman OF the Republican Ma
tional Committee. He Is generally ac.
knowlelyed to be shrewd and successful
politician. and although not committed.
50 far us is known. in favor of any partic-
ular cand dat tor the presidency, it is gen.
orally conc d d that neither C"nkling nor
sherman are special favOrites of his.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-25

A terrific snow storm prevailed along
the line of the Northern Pacific railroad in
Dakota on the 10th inst. In Fargo the
drifts In places were up to the second
story Of some OF the houses. Trains were
delayed several hours business houses at
Jamestown remained unopened for the
day, and the whole city was enveloped in
an unbroken cloud Of snow.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-25

Simon Camercn's tormentOr stead
lastly refuses to "dOwn" at Simon /,
building. The widow Oliver has renewed
her suit for breach Of promise Of marriage
the court recently having granted the mo,
ton OF plaintiff that her appeal from the
verdict in favor Of the defendant lie heard
without requiring her to print records OF
the cas-. set down for the January term.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-25

The Pioneer Press Of the llth inst. con-
tains tie following in regard to the wheat
market: Wheat is booming in the Min
neapolis market, the price being advanced
three cents per bushel by the Millers' asso-
citation yesterday. and the cereal is now
quoted at Sl.2O tor No. l, SLY tor No. 2.
and 81. Oy for No. 3. The honest granger
grins and tries to bear IL,
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-25
DestP0cGiVe Fire In BiSsnarck

st. Paul, Dec. 1S.-A fire in Bismarck,
Dakota, this morning started in a restau-
rant on Main street and burned twelve
stores and buildings adjoining the Sheri-
dan House. The Sheridan Eouse was
saved with difficulty Loss, $4,000: in
surance, small.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-25

At last accounts the peace commission
was still waiting for the tArdy Utes. II the
human butchers are surrendered it will be
surprise to all those best acquainted with
Indian character. and il they are finally
tried and deservedly punished it will be a
still greater surprise to everybody. inclnd-
Ing the Indians themselves.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-25
Neighboring Territories.

California had on the LIST OF this month
1924 prisoners in her penitentiary.
Rich placer digyings are reported to
have been discovered on Ruby and Canyon
creeks. Washington Territory.
A Leadville citizen killed one footpad
and arrested another while they were at
tempting to relieve him of his watch.
Last year the river iroze over at Bis
marck on 10th of December. This year
the first man walked across on the 10Th of
November.
There are 2O4 prisoners in the Oregon
penitentiary at the present time. This is
the largest number ever incarcerated there
at amy one time.
1t is estimated by experts that New
York companies working mines in Colora-
do will disburse $l,OOO.OOO per month in
dividends by the early spring.
Oregon has never produced SO large a
wheat crop at the present year. At pres
ent prices it is stated that it will bring to
the people of the State upward of $4,000.
900.
A party of engineers making pre-
liminary survey for the Utah 4 Northern
Railroad. have arrived within ten miles Of
Portland Oregon, and will reach there next
week. $50. -
A young man at Port Townsend, W.
r.. recently found that although she was
willing, the cruel parents were not, so he
procured a minister, a license and gun,
went to the fair ones abode, encountered
the irste father and uncle and conquered
peace. With one hand clutching his rife,
he was married in his father-ln-law's par
lOr.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-25

The Attorney General has recently rem
dered An OF Inion that Il post-tIader on an
Indian reservation has no right or author
ity to maintain traffic with Indians unless
properly licensed for such trade. This ap-
plies to the post trader 1T Fort Custer
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-25
The Avant Courier.
THURSDAY. DECEMBER %. 1879.

Jay Gould must be taxi X holiday re-
cess. lie hasn't bought railroad tor sew
eral DAYS nact,
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-25
Notice Of Final Proof.

LAND OFFICE AT BozEMAN, MoNrASA,t
December 3, 1879
NJ Office Is HEREBY GIVEN that the fol.
~ lowing named settler has fled notice of
Ais intention to make final proof in support OF
hi, claim, and secure final entry thereof at the
expiration Of thirty days rom the date of thi.
iotce viz:
JOHN DOHERTI, Homestead Entry No. as
ur the Lots No. and and East half of the
'ouih-W West quarter Of Sec. q, Township 2 North
Range Wasi, and names the following as hi.
Witnesses, viz: Edward ardwell, of jefferson
o., Montana, and Robert Doheriy, of Jefferson
%. Montana.
4-5w DAVIS WILSON Eapistor
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-25

The latest estimate of Mr.. Tilden's wealth
puts it at S2O.OOO.0OO. It is easier for a
rich man to enter the Kingdom Of heaven.
than to become president of the United
fu9n
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-25

The Cuban Legislature is graphing with
the question OF slavery, and the indications
are that this relic Of barbarism will. at no
distant day, be banished from that fair
fcl.,pl
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-25

st. Louis, Dec. N.-Wm. Mckee, senior
proprietor of the Globe-Democrat, died
very suddenly Of heart disease, about one
O'Clock this morning. Aged "a.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-25

Oregon wants to substitute negroes for
her chinese population. A quarter Of
million colored persons Is the modest esti-
mate Of her present wants.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-25

II is estimated that 1t will cost about
$4,000 10 show Gen. Grant to the people
OF western PENNSYLVANIA.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-12-25

TNOR SALE. A file of the New York Ledger
IL Volumes complete, and In good order.
Apply at this Office.
WY ANTED. A woman to assist i'm doing
w general house-w0sk. Good wages and
permanent employment Runxnnteea.a tApply IN
A. J. PITCHER, Bozsman.