The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1880-06-11
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MILLS BROS, PUBLISHERS.


1T was a quite dark horse that only had
two votes ON the 30th ballot.
The crops 10 California are abundant
and harvesting has commenced.
1T Is James Abram Garfield. 1t will be
President Garfield next winter.
The National Republican Committee
Ia TO meet 10 New York June 30.
The Tennessee Demo cratic convention
declared In favor OF the two-thirds rule.
Charles Dickens died ten years ago last
Wednesday. but his memory will live for
ever.
The Cook County (Ill) Democratic
convention on the 9Th instructed its ninety
two delegates to vote for Seymour.
Grant went in with 304 votes, never
fell below 303, and had 300 when he was
beaten. His supporters did not need any
unit rule.
The Egyptian obelsk was placed on
board steamer at Cairo q few days ago,
which by this time Is speeding toward New
York. The obelisk still adheres to the unit
rule.
The "spontaneity" Of the thing was
not very apparent at Chicago, but the Grant
men stuck to 1.-THE old soldier" with a to-
nacity worthy Of the candidate they cham
pioned.
The Montana Republican delegates did
not get their man at Chicago; will the
Democratic delegates get theirs Az Cincin.
natl? We believe Col. Voolfolk prefers
Mr.. Tilden.
During the nine days preceding the
nomination Of Garfield the W. U. T Co.
sent from Chicago an average Of 354.965
words of special and general press dis
patches daily.
The telegraph line has been down
since Wtdnesday noon, which accounts for
the absence Of press comments on the nom
nation and the congratulate ons OF General
Grants friends.
The rain fall in the Yellowstone couu
try for 1879, as reported by the Signal Ser
vice observers, was 10 inches, as much al
the average States like Minnesota aud Wis
cousin that are settled and we'll provided
with forests.
james A. Garfield is the only promin
emit Presidential candidate ever in Montana
Green Clay Smith, formerly Governor Of
M
Vice Presidency on the Peter Coope
ticket, which had very little support.
Ben Butler was interviewed at length
by Chronicle reporter on his arrival IL
San Francisco. In response to the inquir!
what he thought Of the Whitaker case, Bel
said: "Whttaker undoubtedly bit bis owl
ears off," which Is the most satisfactory
solution Of the affair yet given.
1t was reported and published that
John Walter Cross bad married "Georg'
Elliott, then 1t was stated he had married
the legal wife Of Mr.. Lewes and not thu
authvress; now it is stated he did MARY
George Elios." The whole world will b
"Cross" If this thing is not settled soon.
jamestown, N. Y; Wheeling, W. Va
Denver, Col; Scranton, Pa Boston, Mass
Buffalo, N. Y; Philadelphia, Pa; Cincin
natl, NO.. st. Louis, No.. Louisville, KY
Rochester, N. Y, and Baltimore, Md.
Join In expressions ranging from satisf &C
ton TO enthusiasm over the nomin alton
Garfield.
Mr.. Beattie, recently member of tn
Republican National Committee for Mon
taua, was interviewed by a Chicago repo 1T
err the other day. 1t has been suggested
that he got his mouth picked" but not
say serious extent. The reporter mus
have grievously pisstated Mr.. Beauties re
marks or the latter was guying him.
An Ogden item OF June 3D. says
Among the passengers going East thi
morning was Denis Kearney, fresh fror
the Sand Lots, On his way to the Working
mems Convention that couvenes in Chicag
on the 9th. California sends ter delegate'
and Kearney to-day brings up tbs real
the others having gone on before. .-
Gen. Hazen, In bis report on the Ye
lowstone country few years ago, remarke
that but one one-bupdredth only Of til
land west of the Tooth meridian was tit Il
cultivation on account Of scarcity Of ran
During the past three weeks the Gener
has conceded another one-hundredth to b
estimate of tillable scil.-Bismdrck Iri
une.
Grant went down at Chicago with Il
Old Guard around him. His candida
was an error, but the heroic fight and b
roic defeat covers many o sin. The Spa
tan mother babe her son " Come back vii
your shield or upon it," aud Grants Spa
tans had the precept In their hearts. Hi
he said Nay to over-zealous friends
had been better for the old chieftain. III
step beyond the pinnacle was fatal.
For Republican candidates for Delega
We have only heard prominently mentions
Judge Knowles, Col. w. f. Sanders an
General Lester 8. Wilson, Of Bozema
In reply to q direct question JUDI
Knowles informs us he will not be cand
date under any circumstances this car
paign. Up to present advices, therefor
General Wilson and Colonel Sanders q
alone In the field, and either would be
good candidate.
"A Philadelphia shoemaker Is MAXI
fifty pairs Of shoes for the men who arc
70 on the Howgate Polar expedition
Each pair win weigh from four to a
pounds, have soles a inches wide and he'
81 inches wide. Between the inner a
outer soles thick layer Of cork Is piac
to prevent dampness penetrating. 1
shoes are made OF beaver cloth and lin
throughout with lambs skin with the w
on. Between the cloth and lambs SIX
pieces OF bladder are placed to insure d
ness to the feet.-Er.
Henri Rochefort's son Joined In De
onstration BY Communists In Paris
other day. The police In dispensing thu
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