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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-12-18
REMARKABLE STATEMENT.
A Reported Clue to The Alleged
Secret OF ihe SnmoTed AIli-
ance Between Cooper,
COnIkiing and
Arthur.

New York Star.l
A very remarkable statene2t comes
to US, on what appears 70 be excellent
authority, to which we desire to cali
the attention Of the national demo
cratic committee. IF true, it furnishes
clue to the secret of the alliance
between Cooper, Conkling and Arthur,
which defeated Hancock, almost
elected DOVE and handed this city
over to the republicans.
1t is alleged that carly last summer
a wStch was set by Mr. Tilden upon
the mo2ements of Senator COnkling,
with the view Of asccrtaining The
truth of the hoating stories concerning
the character Of his relations with
Mrs. Sprague. Tie spy followed
Conkling from one city to another,
stopping at the hotels patronized by
the senator, aud also keeping track OF
Mrs. Spragues movements,
On two occasions at least, 1t is
asserted, be discovered that the sena-
tor and that lady were at the same
hotel under peculiar circumstances.
He made q report Of these discoveries
TO Mr.. Tilden in the form of one or
m.re afGdavits, which are said to be
still N existence in the hands Of
member Of the national democratic
committed 49,,
Az that time it is believed Mr.. Til
den favored the e.eetion Of General
Hancock, and it was lis design that
these investigations should ultimately
play no important part in tho esnyass
that was to follow. Changing bis
views, however, he decided later on to
defeat the hero of Gettysburg. The
yesnlt OF his Vaccinations to that end
is already known to democrats. Mean
while. the aflidavits, which had been
placed in the hands of the national
committee, were withheld from pub
licity to await Mr.. Tildens convent.
ence.
They were again brought to the
Ught few weeks ago. All other ar
. Smenta and inducements with the
81 Of eifecti1g a coalition with the
@ WV Fcsns in carrying through the
,p"W, ,Daror,s nomination Ia the board Of
aiJssrner ill., having proved gn9vailing
a. eaat of he existence OF these all
que ~. isoa ana VI ~ nature Of their contents
were hintsd to IA 4. Conklingl with the
accompanying sugs s'estlon tnat pub
licity now might be undesirable, .iql
view of the approaching senatorial
.antost and cor other COS 'ent reasons
The result was that the senator yielded
a prompt acquiescence to Tilde9 : p9r'
poses, and the republican Leaders, pl
His direction, readily entered into th,'
infamous deal which bore its leglti
mate fruit in the board ofaldermer
on Friday lastl
The aAidavits we're held in reseFy'
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-12-18

by Mr.. Tilden, and proved the trumI
card in his political game.
Now, while this remarkable state
ment possesses features which we FIND
it difficult to credit, it contains also
such elements of probability that We
are compelled to consider worthy OF
investigation. If these documents
the result of Tilden's espionage on
Senator Conkling's movements, are
yet in the hands Of the national com
mittee, or have been there, why were
they not given to the public during
the canvass, instead Of being held
back to suit the arbitrary purposes
and private schemes of aU individual?
Ifthe national committee consented
to their suppression at the request Of
Mr.. Tilden, knowing their contents,
and fully appreciating the effect they
would have produced upon the presi-
Dental canvass, they took upon them
selves very heavy responsibility, if,
indeed, they we're not guilty OF a seri-
GUS crime.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-12-18

IT seems that the low tax democrats
of Tennessee are determined to pur-
sue their path Of rule or ruin. The
members elect to the state legislature,
belonging to that party, have called a
caucus and have invited the republi-
cans to meet them. This action, OF
course, indicates the slaughter Of
Bailey, the present United States
senator from that state, but we cannot
believe that the people Of Tennessee
will submit to such an outrage as the
election of Maynard to the senate. Low
tax or high tax, every democrat
elected by the people of Tennessee to
the state legislature will be expected
to do his duty, and anyone who so far
forgets his duty to his constituents, as
to vote for Maynard, will surely have
to answer to an outraged and insultcd
constituency Helena Yeoman.
Our contemporary has been misled.
The low tax members elect are to
have a conference, we understand, at
Nashville, in few days, but they
have not invited the republicans to
meet them. Their democracy will
stand the test of comparison and Of
time. If there has been trading or
overtures it has been at the other end
of the line.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-12-18
AM ArI.ansns Narrow Gauge.

A syndicate is being formed at st,
Louis, says a telegram, of eastern and
western capitalists, to furnish means
to build three feet gauge railroad
from Texarkana to Cairo, in eastern
Arkansas, about parallel with the line
ofthe Iron Mountain railroad. There
is already finished line of narrow
gauge road extending from st. Louis
to Cairo, and another road of like
gauge is nearly completed from Tex
arkana to Waco, which latter line
will probably be extended to a point
on the Rio Grande, and to a connec-
ton with the Mexican system of mar
row gauge railroads. 1t is also well
known that narrow gauge system is
now constructing from Toledo to st.
Louis, and the time seems not to be
distant when continuous line OF
three-feet gauge railroads from the
lakes to the heart of Mexico will BE-
in suocessful operation.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-12-18

The heaviest cigar making estab
lishment in this country, failed a few
days ago for half million Of dollars.
The firm was composed of four per-
sons, under the title Of Seidenberg &
Co., one member being located in New
York, two at Key West end one in
Havana. The latter, Mr.. Wolfe, ppr-
chased the raw Cuban tobacco, being
one of the best judges Of the article in
that market. The factory at Key
West employed from 600 to 1000
hands, two-thirds Of the number being
cigar makers, and their weekly pay
roll ranged from six to nine thousand
dollars. The factory has existed and
prospered for over fifteen years, and
their customers were to be found in
every emporium where cigars are used,
Che consumption in this city being
large. Recent shrinkage in the value
of tobacco, and an unexpected decline
in the volume and quality of the Gu
ban crop, arc the causes assigned for
the failure, The tobacco house Of
Upmsn & Co., of Havana, hold the
firms PAGER for 100000, and Lach-
enbruch Bros. for $4,000, both unse-
cured. Rivals IN business hint that
the firm have been eGtangling them
selves with sub-contracts, for cigars,
with the Spanish government, the
latter having contracted to supply
heavily, and the third party not being
able to furnish goods equal to agree
ment, on account Of the deprecated
quality Of tobacco, have had large
amounts ofmanufactured stock thrown
back upon their hands, since the sus-
pension. The firm say, however, such
a suppositiou is a mistake, and that
they had no contracts abroad.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-12-18
COTTON srATEssET.
e. running eccount......
IMPORTS.
ExPoRrs.
NEW YORK, DECEMBER rs

NEW YORK, December Is, I:Il
m.-Ootton quiet and l-16c lower
Ordinary 8 Is lc6i good ordinary
10 9-l6, low middling, ll!O; middling
II .l5-l6c; good middling, u 7.15c;
middliug fair, 1873 l6; fair, l3 l3-l6c,
Futures opened quiet and barely
steady, now easy aud few points be-
low last evenings closes, as follows
neliveries for
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-12-18

TIE steamship Westphalia, leaving
Havre to-day, has l 100000 francs in
gold for New York. The flow Of
treasure from Europe to this country
is uudiminished.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-12-18

New ORLEANS, December 18, 11:3(
am.-Cotton quiet. Middling, 11sc
Sales to-day, 1000 bales; receipts, 765
bales; stock, 26a,264.
NRW YORK, December Is, LAO a
m.-Exchange firm. Bankers 3 days
4S12@4S2; 60 days, 47S}@l79; com.
mercial 60 days, 477@477!.
LIVERPOOL, Dec. IS, Up. M
Cotton opened with moderate in
quiry, freely supplied. Up
lands, Sid. Orleans, cd. salei
to-day, 5000 bales. Receipts
5100, all American. Futures opened
weak and closed quiet, at the
following quotations; Deliveries fol
December, 6 11-16d.; December ant
January, 6 22.32 to 6 11-16d.; Januar,
apd February, 8 29,32d.; Febrlarl
and March, G 25-32d.; March anl
April, 613-l6d.l April and May
6 N-32d,; May and June, Gid; Jun
and July, 6 29-32d.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-12-18

The steamship Celtic arrived at
New York to-day with s97O,OOO in
British gold coin and bars.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-12-18

TIE cottod exchange at Liverpool
closes at two o'clock on Thursday
next, and will remain closed until the
28th
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-12-18

The LEDGER Office book bindery,
IL Madison street, is in the same
building as the newspaper aud job
printing establishment; is owned by
the same proprietor. embraces al
machines aud material used in a first
class book bindery, and is conducted
by competent workmen capable Of
executing work in as good and sub.
stantial style as can be done any
where.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-12-18
GREAT CLOAK SALE !!

we have just received very complete stocks
SOi SIX and Satin de Lyon DOmans, Silk and7
ECloth Jackets, Diagonal and Plain CLOTH
kDoImans, Plaid DOlmans, Circulars, listers
shaVelOCks, Childrens CIOaks and Sats Furss
SOf every description, which we are OfHarnns
Hat VERY GREAT BARGAINS. Ladies sikh
lCashmere and Fancy Costumes especially IOw8
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1880-02-13
s,ereoseopie Views Etc.

We dropped into the photograph gallery
of Mr.. e. V. Hook one dav this week, and
were astonished at the large number and
excellent variety Of stereoscopic views he
had on hand. Beside views of England,
Ireland, Scotland and other European
countries, he has hundreds of North
America, having traversed the British pos
sessions hundreds of miles north of us and
procured some very fine stereoscopic
pictures. He has also made some very
fine views in Benton, Helena, Prickly Pear
canon and Deer Lodge. Some of his views
are taken in the Sioux, Blackfeet and
Blood camps of the North, Forts Walsh,
Macleodand others Of theB British possessions.
He seems to have everything up that way
except the picture of Sitting Bull. With
an artists enthusiastic enterprise, he offered
that old sinner his horses and wagon and
$500 in gold for the privilege of taken his
picture, but s. B. thought it was bad
medicine" and refused 80 be "took" by
Hook as he had refused to be taken by
Crook. Mr.. III. will only remain here
short time. He goes from here to Utah,
thence to Leadville, and home to England
this season. He has engaged half dozen
Blackfeet Indians to accompany him to
England. and will there give exhibitions of
North American scenes illustrating the
manners and customs Of the Indians wIIh
his untutored savages. Before leaving,
Mr.. Hook designs giving an exhibition of
some of his views with lanterns and screen,
and from the views we have examined we
Judge it will be well worth witnessing.
Those Of our citizens who have stereoscopes
would do we'll to add to their collection of
local scenes by selections from Mr.. Hooks
large collection.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1880-02-13
Choral Society.

The Choral Society under the instruction
of Miss Lincoln meets each Monday even
ing for practice and is making good pro-
gress. A number Of fine pieces Of music,
including Star of Descsnding Night; Joy !
Joyl Freedom To-day; Soldisrs' Chorus,
from Faust By Thee With Bliss; Gloria
in Ercelsis; Farmer Mass In B, and Oh,
Hail Va. Ye Free have received attention,
and Others will be added by the instructress
as rapidly as the society becomes proficient.
The members participating 30 far include
Miss Nina Bailey, Miss Kate Z. Fegtly,
Mrs. w. j. Gaibraith, Miss 8. Hutchins,
Mrs. q. X. Hardenbrook, Mrs. A. K. Ives,
Miss Sallie B. Irvine, Miss Ella Irvine, Miss
Mamie Kelly, Miss Lizzie McGovern, Mrs.
James III. Mills, Mr.. w. r. Stanley. Mr.. D.
Beaumont, Mr.. w. J. Galbraith, Mr.. F.W.
Reed. Mr.. 3. e. Larabie, Mr.. Chas. Aspiring
and Mr.. r. r. Reed--nineteen 10 all. The
ouestion is now whether Pinafoye shall be
rracticed and produced in April or whether
the society will contine itself to exercises OF
less pretentious style. A meeting to deter
mine this win be held ut tho School Houss
this (Friday) evening. The next regular
meeting will bA held ct Mr. Larable's resi-
dence on next Monday evening. We have
not vet been invited to join, but we learn
ali other good singers are. The meetings
seem TO be enjoyable. There were eighteen
members present on last Monday evening
and it ID probable the number will be In
creased. When they succeed In satisfying
themselves Il would afford ~ outsider
pleasure to have the privilege u passing
Judgment st . public concert
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1880-02-13
Rod and Gun Club.

We publish elsewhere the formal pro-
ceedings of a number of citizens who met
on last Monday evening to organize an as
ISOLATION looking to the preservation of fish
and game and the encouragement of out
door sports. The movement. Is timely and
the object good one. The wanton de-
struction Of game and fish out of season,
by traps and giant powder, should be check
ed. Individuals do not like to report these
things and prosecute offenders, but ths As
ISOLATION will be advised and take action.
1t was through failure to have associations
Of this character that the fish aud game dis
appeared 80 rapidly from many of the older
settled countries and are exhausting here,
There, after the lapse Of decades, effort .
being made to restock the streams. Here
fishing and shooting is fairly good and may
be kept 30. Beside, the only obstacle that
prevents salmon and salmon trout from
running up into all the West Side streams
may be removed, and the Legislature has
already appropriated $1,000 for the purpose.
1t will be the object OF this club. in connec-
ton with others, to raise what additional
funds are necessary to accomplish that OBJ
iect this season. We are informed the falls
spoken of are not to exceed thirty or forty
feet in height, and that when
Governor Stevens made bis explora
tion. in days when powerful explosives were
unknown and 1t cost enormously for labor
and transportation. parties offered to blast
out the falls for $4,000. 1t is estimated
81, 900 will be amply sufficient for the pur-
poss now. It IS further designed to add in
terest to the Association by gun practice
and such other diversions as pertain to like
clubs. There is certainly q healthy interest
taken in the matter, and there are men in
terested in it who don't " let up"
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1880-02-13
Notice to Miners,
U. S. LAND oryIcE, HELENA. M. r., [
Euh. M z

FEBRUARY TN, 1880.
The following named settlers have this day fled
their several applications to enter as agricultural land
the following described tracts claimed BY them sever
ally under the Homestead and Desert Land Acts, all
OF which land has been suspended from entry:
John w. Jones, whose postoffice address is Race
Track, Deer Lodge County, N. T., and who claims
under the Homestead Act the 8. n s. e. u and s. n
y. W. u of section 20 In township g. north of range
the N. n N. X v of section 30 in township mort 4
Of range 8 west.
Hugh Whitcraft, whose postsfice address is Warm
Spring, Deer Lodge county, M. r., and who claims
under the Desert Land Act the N w. of section 80
In township north of range west.
- John I. Duncan, whose postofice address is Race
Track. Deer IOdpe and, yhn ola
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1880-02-13
Southern Deer Lodge.

Nearly all the land in Deer Lodge valley
that is at all favorably situated for agricul-
tural uses, has been taken up and by the
end Of another year but few large garden
spots will be left subject to presumption.
The demand for hay in Butte has been so
great that it has paid to haul it As miles
or from Mr.. Ramsdell's ranch FIVE miles be-
low Deer l. odge.
The banana belt Of the valley hugs the
Warm Springs, and sleighing from Race
Track to the crossing is Of rare occur
renee.
BY the death Of Chris. Weibbold and the
closing up Of his business, the people of
Silver Bow have been left without Post
Office. A petition asking for the estab-
lishment OF an Office at Pierse's Station,
The Hump" has been sent on and hopes
are entertained that the prayer may be
granted. An Office there il now neces-
sity.
Chris. Nessler is building large stone
house at Silver Bow to be used in his bust
ness Of brewing.
The valley roads are now in g God con
dition and dust Is flying.
Butte 10 fast assuming metropolitan airs.
Mining operations ara everywhere progress
sing satisfactorily and the requirement, Of
the district give assurance that more than
100 additional stamps will be operated
during the coming summer, besides the
completion OF the Meaderville Copper
Works, at which but little has yet been
done aside from grading and framing tim
bers.
Developments in the Alice are eminently
satisfactory to proprietors and encouraging
to visitors, whose success il business de-
ponds upon the permanent wealth Of the
mines, question that seems definitely
settled in the affirmative.
At the Colorado and Montana Smelling
Works more than 1000 tons OF ore lie on
the floors ready for smelling and tons
upon tons Of matte await the opening Of
the roads for shipment. The Works run
with uninterrupted regularity and consid-
ering the advance 10 copper must be pay
ing handsomely.
Large quantities OF copper ore will be
shipped east In bulk pn the opening Of the
freighting season, and the demand Tor
transportation TO the Terminus viii %
brisk. a.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1880-02-13
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

To-morrow will be st. Valentines Day.
Parties Of two are in order.
Mrs. L. Belanger returned to Warm
Springs from Canada this week.
Father DeRyckcre on Tuesday evening
Joined in wedlock Mr.. j. H. Norton and
Miss Annie Needham, all of the Upper Val.
ley.
We are advised Mr.. s. A. Wiley has de-
cided to remain In Berlin, N. Y, and take
charge of large fruit farm. Wiley al.
ways did like something "fruity."
Mr.. A. B. Hammond, of Eddy Ham.
mond d Co, Missoula, was up this week.
And Aylesworth hasn't got it through his
head yet how Hammond and Cornell lodge.
The Social Dance at the Scott House on
last Friday evening was very pleasant af.
fair. The large dining Hall was thronged
with happy party 9" till four o'clock in the
morning"
Mr. j. II. Robertson, of E. L. Bonner &
Co., will leave in day or two for San
Francisco and New York and remain absent
during the summer purchasing goods for
the houses with which he is connected.
In the meantime "Ned." will build him a
nice residence over the way and look out
for "the boys"
Mr.. 8. Z. Larabie on last Friday evening
opened his hospitable doors to score or so
of the whist-playing gentlemen of Deer
Lodge and succeeded in not only having an
cod name party" but the largest gather
ing Of way back "old timers" there has
been this season. 1t was highly enjoya-
BILE occasion.
Mr.. and Mrs. DR.. A. K. Ives entertained
large number of their friends with So
cial party on last Tuesday evening. The
sold Mems Club" met the same evening
by invitation at the residence of DR.. w.
w. Higgins and for the time were made
to feel they didn't care If they never were
young again.
Mr.. ]. a. Farnsworth, wife and two
children, arrived from Bozeman Wednes-
day and will occupy the residence oppo-
site Mr.. Wards. Mr.. Farnsworth takes
the position of book-keeper for E. L. Bon
ner & Co. The Courier says she is one
of the most accurate and accomplished
accountants in the Territory" Welcome.
Miss Mamie B. Kelley, on last Saturday
evening, entertained her friends with o
young folks social party at which we believe
ell the lads and lassies of the town put in
welcome appearance. The participants all
hope when they get further on in years the
now young but accomplished hostess may
do the honors in mansion of her own and
they still be welcome guests.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1880-02-13
Now is the Time to Buy.
John o'NeiII, Deer Lodge.
The Cattle Range Scheme.


~ sDe struggle TO better their conaition
Hs' Americans sometimes indulge In
nces outside the roles OF the game.
%"0us ne'arious schemes nave been ap-
rO'eu ny Legislatures anu Congresses ana
~ su"ay ROBBERY ~ not entirely unknown.
He" 'nings are pad enough oat' II tne
"D'" IL TOLD ABOUT the oesign' tue biggest
'',oaIe yet attempted Is ABOUT 10 % 'rieo
" l" Congress and Is SAID 10 nave tine en-
1''~meht OF the Land Comm .ssion' Inc
'p0rt Is 1t isa project to withdraw from
y, SV"estead and presumption all pnniic lands
S west OF meridian ioo ana onef tne'n
'oA'e I'D large tracts 10 grazers ana ssock
s ms would take 10 everything
n1" '"afa Oh hne Drawn north ano south
;. SH n'smafck, ,n''uulhg hai' o. pako.
p 0oe-third OF NeorHska' one-six.n Oh
,.% , ohe-tnira OF iehaS ana aii OF Mon
"yomihs oo'orauo' N.w mo1'co'
w. a' otan' iaano ana Washington
."'Anhot oei'eve ina. snon gigantic OUT
s' is contemplated, but IL Is alleged a
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1880-02-13
Alias Summons.

10 the District CONT of the Second Judicial District
OF the Territory of Montana in and for the county
of Deer Lodge.
Catharine Hughs, Plaintiff.
William Hughs, Defendant.
The people Of the Territory of Montana send greet
ing to William Hughs, Defendant.
You are hereby required to appear In an action
brought against you by the above named plaintiff, In
in the District Court of the Second Judicial District
of the Territory of Montana, IN and for the County
of Deer Lodge, aud to answer the complaint filed
therein within ten days cxcusive of the day of
vice. after the service ON yon of this summons II
served within this county or, IL served out of this
county, but In this district within twenty days; other
wise within forty days, or judgment will be taken
against yon according to the prayer Of said complaint
The said action Is brought to obtain the judgment
and decree Of said court dssolving the bonds OF mat
rmony heretofore and now existing between plain
tiff and you, and that plaintiff may be granted such
other relief may meet and just and equitable,
The grounds upon which sad action lie based is your
tiff and your departing from this Territory about
the frst day Of September, 1879. without the inten-
ion of returning.
And you are hereby notified that II you fail to ap
pear and answer said complaint shove required the
said plaintiff will take default against you and ap-
ply The court for the relief demanded In the prayer
Of plaintiffs complaint
Given under my hand and the seal Of the
District Court Of the Second Judicial District
OF the Territory Of N ,ntana, In and for The
H. 81 County Of Deer Lodge, this 10th day OF Feb
ruary, In the year of our Lord, one thousand
eight hundred and eighty.
GEO. w. IRWIN, H., Clerk.
PATRICK TALENT, ESQ.,, Atty for Plaintiff.
bS4-5t.