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Almost . Serious Accident.

As +. B. Sackett was returning from the
races on the Fourth, his team Of blacks
spirited horses from Mr.. Wakefcld's Sta
bles-becamc excited and commenced to
run, and soon got under such Roadway
that Mr.. Sackett found it impossible to
check their speed, although it is said he
kept perfectly cool. and no doubt exerted
himself to the utmost to control the team.
The matter presented a very serious out
look to Mr.. Sackett, MS he had beautiful
young lady-Miss A.nnette-in the car
riage with him, but, l~- nnately, she kept
her seat and bravely suppressed her fears
while the team was almost flying over the
prairie, running over piles OF tence poles
and jumping badger holes and irrigaupg
bitches. AS last resort. Mr.. Sackett de-
termined to rein the horses toward, and
run them against, tight board fence near
the school house, which he succeeded IN
doing. Just as the team struck the fence,
the carriage was upset and its occupants
by some means, almost miraculous, found
themselves on terra .fr,na without even 2
scratch. The team then made another
lunge and quick turn and finally brought
mn on a pile of cord wood, Ir. Sackett still
holding on to the ribbons. The horses
were then unhitched from what remained
Of the carriage, and an invcnfoFy o. tpe
wreck woald furnish longer list than we
care to publish. We congratulate the
Young folks, however, on the harrow but
fortunate escape.
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Suspicion of Murder.

Two weeks ago we announced the death
by drowning in Belt Creek of Mrs. Nor
ton and daughter. Until subsequent in
vestigation was made by the coroner's
jury the death of these unfortunate per-
sons was supposed to have been purely
accidental, but we now regret to state that
facts developed at thesinquest have led t.
the belief that the victims were murdered
by Michael Morton. husband of Mrs. Nor
ton and father of the girl. Examination
of the creek proved that the ford where
the wagon was said to have been over
turned by the action of the current was
quite safe for the passage OF. the vehicle
and that it would have been next % i'm
possible for any person to be accidentally
drowned at that point in the stream. 9th
er reasons for believing that the mother
anti child had been murdered were also
made evident at the inquest, but at present
we do not deem it proper to make them
public. The jury returned sealed YER
dict, and Morton is now in Jail awaiting
examination.-Record, It'll inst.
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Communicated
The Late Races.

The following letter has been addressed
to the Directors of the A., NJ. and S. AS
ISOLATION of Eastern Montana by MIR. NJ.
Mounts:
TO the Board of Directors of the A., N.
4 s. Assn of Eastern Montana.
GEM lEMEN: In consequence of occur
rences ut the late race Of the Association,
1 have been, with E. J. kceney, our rider,
W. Tate, jr., and the horse ''Buckskin,' y
ruled from its course. -.
deny that any cause existed or exists
for such ruling; except violent language
on my and Keeney's part over the Judges
decision. Being otherwise innocent, We
demand a fair hearing. We are ready to
stand or fall by the merits of the case, as
we deny foul riding, tampering with our
horse, or any irregularity whatever.
We trust an early opportunity win be
afforded us to show our side, believing
that justice to all concerned demands such
course upon your part.
Respectfully, &c.,
Alw NJ. MOUNTS.
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We are indebted to Mr.. Walter Cooper,
who recently returned from an extended
trip to Custer county, for some items of
interest relative to prospecting and the dis
coyery of gold in the bars of the Big
Horn river. 1t appears that a party of
three men have engaged in not only thor
ough prospecting tour, but during last
fall and early spring have been successfully
working on some of the bars in the Big
Horn canyon. Mr.. Cooper met the parties
and one of them-Joe Anderson-inform-
ed him that they had prospected the river
bars for thirty miles up and down the ;iver,
and that there are bars the entire distance
that will pay from Sl.5O to 5000 day to
the hand, with rocker. Anderson said
he washed out 1880 buckets and obtained
therefrom between $25 and $50. Boran,
another of the party, washed out, last fall,
5000 buckets Of the gravel and realized
500, and this spring he washed 100 buck
cts and got $25 as the result. All the
washing was done with a rocker and cop
per plates. Mr.. Cooper saw some of the
gold and brought up with him very
handsome prospect, taken from two pans
of dirt. The ground can only be worked
during low water as the bars are mostly
covered during the spring freshets, but
from present indications the Big Horn can:
yon at no distant day will be the scene Of
extensive and profitable mining operations.
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Extension Of the Military Telegraph
feh Line.

The continuation of the military tele-
graph line, to connect the several remain
ing posts in Montana, having been orslseed
hythe War Department, the work of con-
Estfuction will soon be commenced, begin
ming at Fort Ellis. The present extension
contemplates circuit taking in Forts Lo-
gan, Shaw and Assinniboin. AS part of
this system the Helen1 and Bozeman line
will perhaps be ayailed Of, in which event
it will be renewed from end to end, and
the ownership pass from private hands to
the government. Should The military arl-
thorifies deem this to be expedient, as
they probably will-Mr. Largely having
made liberal overtures in the matter-the
loop to connect with Foyt Logan will de-
fleet from Helena, while the extension
north from Helena will probably follow
the regularly travelled stage route to Shaw
and Benton. and from the latter point
strike direct for Assinniboin. This will
complete the entire circuit, Missoula ex-
cepted, which must be reached by an ex-
tension west of the Helena and Deer Lodge
line, now in operation, aid which, like the
Bozeman line, may pass to Military con-
trol.-Helena Herald
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Personal.

Mrs. G. w. Odell left for Butte on Mon
days coach.
The four daughters of Hon. James A.
Farrell, of Hayden, paid Bozeman visit
last week.
Mr.. Andrew Billman, of Fleshman's
creek, was in town this week, and kindly
remembered the printer.
From Rev. G. L. Richards we learn that
ProfWylie arrived at home, Independence,
Iowa, in safety, on the 23rl llt.
RIP. Vivion, John l.. narlowe and VIM.
IL. Martin came in on the Bozeman and
Tongue River coach on Thursday last.
DIR. s. l.. Clark, and lady, came up from
the Crow Agency on Tuesday, and will
proceed to Beaverhead county this week.
Joseph Lindley and Walter V. Granniss
came over from their stock ranches on
Shields river to spend the Fourth among
old-time acquaintances.
Mr.. Stevens, Assistant Superintendent
of the Yellowstone Park, came in from
the Mammoth Hot Springs on Sunday and
returned the following day.
w. II. Martin started on Monday to the
Yellowstone. He will assist in taking the
beef herd of Martin & Myers East. and will
probably not return until next spring.
r. B. Warfield returned from the steam
er Yellowstone wreck on Thursday. Tie
was accompanied by Mr.. Hemphill and
wife. relatives of his, who come to Boze-
man for permanent location.
F. X. Armstrong, S. w. Langhorne,
Jas. Ponsford and Sy~ Mounts started to
Mystic Lake yesterday on a fishing, hunt
ing and pleasure excursion. We have
been promised an account of the trip for
next weeks COURIER.
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Celebration at sales Mill.

Editor Arant Courier:
In compliance with your request here
in give you an account Of the picnic at
Sales Mill on the Fourth.
At about ten o'clock the Fairview and
Elk Grove schools met at a short distance
from the mill, fell into line. presenting two
rows Of happy, smiling faces (all clean),
and, headed with music, marched into
Sales new mill building End onto stage,
which had been erected and nicely decor
ated in the west end of the building. Then
followed declamations and dialogues by
the Fairview school, interluded with patri-
otto and other songs by the Elk Grove
school, each school rendering its part of
entertainment in creditable manner.
At about two o'clock three tables the
full length of the building had been pre-
pared and loaded with everything that
could tempt the appetite. Some Of the
appctites, however, did not need anything
particularly tempting, judging by the way
.grub" was made to disappear. - IA
Dinner over, the people amused them
selves in boat-riding, dancing, love-msk king
and "sich like.''
At about nine o'clock ilancing,s which
had been suspended for several hours, was
and continued Antil about one
o'clock when each. with eomMendable
prudence started for Ais--or for some one
eeyss epaa lM5 PUER.
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BOHEMIAN, July s. 1879.
The special races of July 4th and 9Th, in
augurating TIE completion of the course,
resulted as follows: .-..
Trotting race. mile heats, best two in
three. First purse, $50. to George Ash's
'Joe''-time. 800 1900 "a. Second
purse. S25, to Ed. Fridley's yankee No
tiOn.'
Running race. mile dash. First purse,
SIS, to Ash & Fridley's '.Graham"-time.
l:54. Second purse, S25, to f. j. keeney's
'Buckskin.''
Running race. halfmile heat. First
purse. $50, to ''Graham''-time. 1:5l 1-2-
l:53 IL. Second purse. S25. referred 10
Will,o,s Shirt Of the Times upon Dues
ton OF foul riding Of ''Buckskin.''
Pony race, one mile heat, best two in
three. First prise to w. S. Perkins
''Moonshine''-time BOB 1-2-2:O3 IA.
The gate receipts were $273.95. with
''Fort Ellis sales to hear from. S5 were
also received from sales of bar privileges,
&c.
Alta Directors meeting on the 18th, the
ruling OF the Judges Of the races was APP
proved. and their course regarding "Buck-
skim endorsed. The matter has been re-
ferred to the Spirit Of the Times.
A special meeting Of the Board is called
for Saturday, 18th inst, ut Secretary's Of
flee, to arrange for additional races and
stock, etc., exhibition. Ei5Ji r. +
Incorporation under the new manage
ment will now follow. tt9<5 tzt
]. BoGERT, Secretary.
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Suicide Of Lteut. LOdeP.

Fort Benton, June 30-Lieut. Samuel
H. Loder, 9TH Infantry committed suicide
this morning by shooting himself through
the head with revolver. The bullet pen.
etratel the skull near the left temple and
passed entirely through the brain, result.
ing in immediate death. No cause is as.
signed for the act.
Lieut.. Loder was promising young OF.
ficer and recent graduate of West Point
His late successful engagement with In.
dams on the Muscleshell river gave reason
to believe that he had entered upon a bril-
liant military career, and his many excel
ent qualities had won the highest respect
and esteem of his brother officers.-Rscord
Extra.
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We have received the Western Montan:
Fair Association pamphlet for 1879. The
Fair will be held at Missoula, commencing
on the 9th of September, and continuing
four days. Two thousand dollars in regu.
lar, and $1,000 in special, premiums will
be awarded. The approaching Fair will
be the fourth held by this association, and
we are pleased to notice this indication OF
permanency and evidence of prosperity.
The pamphlet containing the premium
list. rules and regulations, etc, OF the as
ISOLATION bears the imprint of the Missou-
Iian Office. and is most creditable piece
Of work in every respect.
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Down THE YELLOWSfoNE.
e.
-CQuQhf on fine fly Nv our Missionary. =

Caught on the ny by our Missiohary-
On Pease Bottom the crops are looking
excellent. / can't see how they could look
better. Mr.. Guy has about 100 acres un-
der cultivation and has the promise Of an
abundant harvest. New potatoes have
been Plentiful here since the 18th of June,
as, in fact, have all kinds of. garden vege-
tables.
From Pease Bottom to Froze-to-Deatll
creek the mosquitoes were the worst ever
experienced, and when told that should
find them worse further down, felt very
much like abandoning the trip, but have
been happily disappointed, as they have
constantly diminished in numbers, and
here at Miles City there are none.
From Froze- to-Death to this place the
settlers have been troubled seriously with
horse thieves. The stage company and
nearly all of the ranchmen have lost horses.
Some of the Latter have none left. 1t is
the general belief that it is the Grow Indi-
ans that are doing the thieving. Some are
taken in daylight and others from the cor
A0lS VI ctaUACS az 4Ai 1ACluClS ohIs
on same creek. getting alarmed by the re-
ports of thieving, concluded to sleep in his
stable, and the first night he had his re-
ward. In the early part of the night he
was awakened by the lighting of match
and an Indians peering into the stable
door. MIR. II. fired at him with his revolv-
err, hut thinks in his excitement he failed to
hit is mark, although but few feet dis
tant. The Indian Withdrew rather hastily,
leaving his gun and picket rope just out
side the door. Mr.. kerns, living on the
south side Of the river, lost four horses
during the day time while they were out
feeding. He, however. soon missed them.
and, taking the trail, found them in pos
session of band of four Crows. This
would show that the Crows are certainly
doing portion of the business at any rate,
and if mistake not the temper of the
ranchmen, it will be rather unhealthy for
wandering bands OF Crows in the vicinity
OF these depredations. --..--
l came near being ''sct afoot" by buf'a-
10 while crossing from Froze-to-Death to
Porcupine bottom by way of the trail. l
had dismountcd and was driving my horse
ahead OF ME, down deep ravine, when
suddenly, giving a tremendous snort, it
bounded to the upper side of the trail, lost
its footing and rolled about forty feet to
the bottom OF the ravine. l CHANGED to be
carrying my gun, which brought to my
shoulder and in an instant buffalo bound
ed up the opposite bank. l gave it one
shot and then turned my attention to the
horse, which was lying on its back unable
to move. 1t was with difficulty that got
it on its feet again, and was pleased to find
it not seriously hurt. On arriving at the
other side found the buffalo dead.
A new post-office, called Buell., has been
established at the Toll-Gate, with NJ. j.
Kennedy rs Postmaster.
RUSH.
MILES CRY, July l, 1879.
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On Sunday night last. at Canyon Creek,
Custer county, twelve horses were stolen,
eight belonging to the stage company and
four belonging TO settlers. The thieves
are supposed to be white men. but nothing
is positively known in regard to who the
gully parties are. 1t is rumored that one
of the stage drivers on the BoZeman and
Tongue river route refuses longer to drive
his beat unless an escort is furnished.
The raiders in the Yellowstone country
need and must soon have, another thor
Ough military scOurSing.
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On the night of the Goth nit, ) head OF
horses were stolen from Col. lie Lacy's
c amp on North Fork of Muscleshell, near
Halls. The trail led over towards the
Crazies. The thieves are supposed to be
white men and may try to sell the horses
on the Yellowstone or in Gallatin valley.
A reward of $50 is offered for their re-
covery or in proportion for any part of
them. See description of horses in an
other column.
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Death OF BlackfOOt.
Crow AGENCY, Mont, July 4, 1S7!

Crow AGENCY, Mont, July 4, 1879
Editor Ardnt Courier:
A messenger from camp, just in, brings
information that the illustrious Crow chief.
''Blackfoot' is dead. His last request was
that his remains be brought to the Agency
and deposited with the bones of his kin
dred. He was the ablcst man of his tribe.
and firm friend OF the white race. His
counsels to his people were always for
peace.
a. r. KELLER, Agent.
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| nWere9tetto learn thata painful accident
happened ~ dur young friend, Ed. LATER
ty, on tuesday last. He was leading a
horse through the gateway at Tracy's
ranch, -oaIe iaile south Of town, when the
animal reared up and threw himself over
backward. Wah the sudden jerking OF
the ripe, I'd. was thrown to the ground
With such violence - TO dislocate both
bones OF his farm, atthe elbow. Drs.
Moproe and Chambllss were Immediately
called and reduced the dislocation. and
I'd. will probably be out again soon. with
bis arm In sling.
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We are informed that Moses Cole, al
Pease bottom, while out looking after his
horses recently, was shot at and wounded
by some person, white man or Indian, in
ambush, the shot taking effect in his legs
and causing very painful, though. it is to
be hoped, not dangerous wounds, He
reached home with great difficulty. but it
is thought with careful attention he will
soon recover,
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FOR SALE.

~ Ranch, situated on Bear Creek, about ten
mics from Bozeman. Good House, Stables,
ana other out-buiIdings. There is also IN sx-
oshent water Power on the ranch, suitable for
cav ana Single Mill, or other machinery.
ihis Is an excellent ranch and o desirable To-
u0h' ana it will be sold At . bargain.
Enquire Of the proprietor,
G. ". FLANDERS,
April Is, lsss. fa
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Disposition Of Funds.

Messrs. Sanborn and Ash collected the
sum OF $3S.25 for the purpose of Offering
purses on foot races on the 4th and 9Th.
The following is the exhibit. which must
be entirely satisfactory, we think, to all
concerned:
100 yard race, won by Kountz. ...S15 90
IA mile race, won by Reynolds....... 10 90
Turned over to School Dist No. T.. Is %
TOtal.................. ................. 50 25
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sNesthssn Pacific and the Yellow.
\ .s'.gffs NM stone.

: Tuesday morning, Vice President Stark,
j. M, DRnnieon and d. Stewart Dennison,
Of Baltfhiote, Gen. Rosser and J. B. Pow
.ar, YithAu1aBst of twenty cavalrymen,
under L3atsE Hen, OF The Seventh Cavalry,
left for the Yellowstone. They are on a
general tour, of inspection of the railroad
rome, and Will ESPECIALLY observe the best
point of striking Che Yellowstone. The
old survey would take the road to the
mouth Of Glcndive creek. Another and
better route, in the opinion Of Gen. Miles
and the Fort Keogb sage line, lies to the
south. reaching; ne Yellowstone at the
mouth Of Powder river.-Bisnsarck 7sib-
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FOR SALE.

The Saloon known rs ''Headquarters"' Bar,
Fixtures and stock on hand, ~ very low figures
for each.
Parties knowing themselves to be indebted to
Us will please call, settle their accounts, save
trouble and obiige.. g.. ~.
MOUNTS & SANBORN.
Bozeman, N. T., July 9, 1879. 33-tf
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TERRY's LANDING. july 4. 1879.
NEW GOODsI


We have just received lot of two and
three-ply ingram and Brussels Carpets,
also variety OF fashionable Dress Goods,
Hosiery, &C., &c. 10Y
We offer very desirable assortment Of
Ladies Summer Hats, Flowers and Orna-
ments at greatly reduced prices. i
Choice Groceries, Boots and Shoes, Hats
and Caps, Clothing, and general melclhan-
disc, at prices as low as those Of any firm
In the Territory.
STRASBURGER q OPERLIU0.
BOHEMIAN, NJ. Il. fv8-nO25
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Nontans Coaferenes Appointments
N. e. church.

Editor Arant Courier:
Our Conference began its labors on
Thursday. the 3rd inst, Bishop s. NJ. Mer'
rell presiding; w. c. Shipper, Secretary
The following appointments were read BY
the Bishop:
Butte City and Butte District-F. A. Rig.
GIN. w
Helena City-John Armstrong. :
Virginia City-W. A. Shannon
sheridan and Bcaverhead-Ge0rge Com
fort. -, H.,
Sum River and Smith River valley-W.
w. A. Han, transferred to the Columbia
River Conference. and Aiss0ula and Bitter
Root to be supplied.
Rev. John Armstrong was elected min
isteriaI delegate to the General Conference
and ". W. Van Orsdcl lay delegate.
~''A nCGu DUNCAN. !
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DIED..
TN r.-vv
LOST OR STOLEN-S5OR REWARD,

From my camp on North Fork of Musselshell,
on June 2bih, The following described horses:
One blue roam mare, Is hands high, branded
+ on right hip;
One red roam mare, Is hands high, branded
o, with cross bars in it, on left fore shoulders;
One darl bay horse, IA hands high, branded
p. d. on left hip;
One bay horse, II hands high, three white
legs, white face, branded IA left fore shoulders
Ono black horse, IA hands high, bald face,
white eyes, short tail; no other marks recol-
lected.
reward of Fifty Dollars will be given for
their recovery, or in proportion for any part Of
them. Address myself at Etchetah,- Custer Co. |;
or Mr. John Plser, White Sulphur Springs,
Mea3her Co. NJ. T.
WALTER W. De LACY.
U. S. Deputy Surveyor.
- Martinsdale, June %, 1879. 34-5w
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LAND Ory1cz AT BozExAx, NosrAxA,

LAND OryIcx Al BOzENAN, MONTANA. !
July q, 1879.
NYOTIcE IS HEREBY GIVEN that In
In following named settler has fled notice
Of his Intention to make final proof In support
Of his claim, and secure final entry thereof 8,
the expiration OF thirty days from the date Of
this notice, viz:
Marion Flaharty, Homestead Application No.
., for the fractional North-W est quarter Of So.
s, Town'p :, south Of Range 4 East, and naniea
the following ~ his witnesses. viz: Reubss
Flahavty, OF BOxeInan. Montana, and YYank 4.
EabArty 81 no5emau, Montana.
sASw. DAVIS Wilson. Register.
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-The interior Denartment has inforn

I The Interior Department has informa-
ton from the Gro ventre Agency, Mon
tana, under date Of Juno 16, that the Brit
ish Indians in large numbers have crossed
the border, that they are destroying the
buffalo upon which the Gros Ventrcs de-
pend largely for their support, and that
skirmishes have occurred between our own
and foreign Indians, with 4 loss Of life on
both sides.
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Notice to Miners.
CNITRD STATES LAND OFFICE,

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
BozEMAN, MONTANA, July 9, 1915
MARION FLAHARTY, whose post-otDcs ad-
dress is Bozeman, Montana, has this day filed
under the Homestead Laws, the fractional Nv
quarter Of Sec. 6, Township 5, South Of Range Z
East; which land is suspended from entry.
Notice Is hereby given that hearing will Be
d. 1872, ut 10 O'Clock 4. m, to determine as Ia
the mineral or non-miDerAl character Of said
land, and the testimony to he used upon said
Receiver ON the sth day Of August, 4. D. ls7S,
at 10 o. o'clock 4. m
II Is alleged there are no known mines nor
mining Improvements upon said land.
~ 6w DAVIS WILSON, Register.
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SIS REWARD.

Stolen at Chico, on yune 22h, by Frank stod-
dsrd, horse, saddle and bride. Brown horse,
nearly Is hands high; small white spot in fore
head: saddle marks, but no brand; known as
''Old Sam''-Mexican bride, Spanish bit; A
4 F. cut in halter. The above reward will be
paid If returned to stable of Ash & Fridley Al
Uoxeman. [33-2wl w. H. HANFORD.