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Frcights.

Freight receipts for .',c past week l,a, {
been very light, nearly as much ri, as any
time during the w:ncr. From M.ssrs
Scbree, Ferris s. White, W.. Lara that M
freights at all are coming throu q, from
Chicago, or points reached through Coun-
Gil Bluffs or Omaha. This is attributed to
the serious t,oub.c on the U. r. Road
caused by the ext 'nsivc washouts between
Fremont and Columbus, but which arc
now repaired and freiyhts are expected
soon to arrive in large quantities. For the
past two weeks nearly all the freight arri.
wing has been from California, and in tho
East from points reached nv the Kansas
Pacific and COMM, BY tic way OF Denver
Mr.. ]. \. Go>ihu", who represents tho
Geneva Nursery, ofGencva, N. Y arrived
here Thursday night, coming direct from
Omaha. lie reports that the first through,
freight train since the washou,s in N.b.
left Omaha last Aio"d'v moruin. and that
preparations had been made tor running
special freight trails as thicklv as possible
until all back trci.l.ts could be cleaned up
There were lullv sis hundred car, OF freight
laying ut Council !;.uifs.
Mr.. Goodhuc has forty thousand pound.
Of fruit trees on the road which he think
will be here by Sunday or Monday whe,
the, will ut once so forward for distribution,
to his numerous customers throughout
Montana.
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NOTICE Of ELECTION, TO CHANGE
THE COUNTY SEAT OF
BEAVERHEAD COUNTY.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Rooms,


OFFICE OF County CLERK & RECORDER
BANNAcx, NJ. r., March ,,th, 1881.
Note, Is hereby given: That on the first
Monday Of May, a. ID. 1851. IN the County
OF Bcavcr!,c:.d, an Election will be he'll
tor the purpose OF votin;, on the following
proposition viz: 10 change the Coun,v
seat Of said County to Dillon, and, against
changing the County scat Of slid County IL,
Dillon, at which Election polls will be omen
at O'Clock in the morni,,. and continue
open until O'clock in the afternoon OF ill.,.
same day, In the following places to wit:
Eannack, ut the office ot County Clerk;
Aryenta, ut the house oi Mrs. +. French:
Dewey's Flat, at the school house;
Glendale,
Horse Prairie, at the house of Pat lIo!ehau
Lion City, at the school house:
Red Rock, at the house. OF Joe Shine.
berger;
Quartz llill, at the cabin Of ". p. S,urr:
Spring llill, at the Water Tank:
beavert,e;sd, at the house OF ]. $. Wilson:
Birch Creek, at the house Of Win. Olive,
Bortells, ut the house at w. II. Bortcl:
Darling, ut the house of Joe 4. Brown:
Dillon, at the school house:
Blacktail ut P,indcxter's school house.
ky order OF the Board OF County Com.
| !nssioners.
Attest
AL. L. CRATER,
Clerk of the Board Of County i ~H'A
Commissioners OF Beaverhead
County, Montana Territory.
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$htridaM Nofcs.

The gentle rain swclls the hearts Of
Ranchmen as it does the grain.
Mr. Mcrk and Mr. Kirby Of Silver Star
passed through this place ON Monday.
Miss Smith from the states is with Rev
Duncan. Game to tbs mountains for q
hcmc.
The cpizoo.ic has had a pretty general
run among the Shvridanitcs, but is now
history.
MIR. Falkner has commenced his daily
trips to supply the surrounding country
! with fresh meats.
"Wednesday morning the mountains were
covered with snow. while the foot hills
are covered with green grass.
The ranchmen all agree that they never
have had better time for getting in their
wheat. Large acreage is bcing sown.
John Hatfield has returned from Butte
and reports business lively. Good market
Tor everything eatablc for man and beast.
Mr.. Thos. Dec has taken the Brundayc
house in Newspaper Row, aud is hand.
soncly fitting it up with new carpets, new
furniture, and new wife.
In the East Matrimonial Insurance Com.
ranies are in full operation whereby a bach
clor or spinster by paving small sun,
weekly will secure $500, whenever he or
she shall marry after one year. Here in
Sheridan another mode OF doing the matri.
,noniai has been started. \ man pays $,oc
and an order is sent East where women arc
plenty and to spare, anda plump, healthy
energetic woman is forwarded to supply til,
vacancy or till the order. We suppose the
goods are warranted as no dissatisfaction
has been known so far. I.
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NOTICE..

All citizens Of Dillon. and Of Reaverhcad
valley generally interested in the question
Ut the removal OF the county seat Of Beaver
head County from 8annack to Dillon, are
requested TO meet at the school house in
Dillon on next Monday evening, April IL,
at O'Clock tor the purpose OF taking such
joint action as may he deemed necessary
In connection Herewith. A full and prompt
attendance is earnestly requested.
BY order Of Committee.
Dillon, April J, 1851.
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We were blessed with a pleasant April


shower on Wednesday morning.
The Plunkctts present only drst-class
entertainment, carrying with them their
own scenery, properties and music.
Mr.. Pat ONeil, one Of our enterprising
landlords. has enlarged his house, and now
has the most convenient and commodious
hotel in the city.
Correc:ion.-Our article on first page re-
garding the county seat should read "The
cost Of moving the county seat" instead of
'moving the county"
Messrs. James Vanderbeck and James
Boyd, Of Virginia City, arrived here Tues
day night on their way home, from four
months visit through Ohio and Michigan.
The Dillon Tribune Is responsible for the
statement that Z. 3. Shaw, a San Francisco
drummer, who is now ut the terminus, has
within the past fifteen days Travelled 1000
miles with single team. That's ut the
rate Of 1881 miles per day, and still the
Tribune says the boss prevaricator is in
Butte.-Inter Mountain.
Figures won't lie, friend Lee, figures
wort tic; but that "boss prevaricator" still
fingers around Dillon and 4sN be in Butte
in time to celebrate the rosth anniversary Of
our American Independence, and is liable
to leave by telegraph.
On Sunday last, Mr.. Ben Westerdahl
Marshal Of Omaha, Nebraska, boarded the
train for the South with prisoner in the
person Of S. Mckinney, whom he cap.
tured about two miles East of Sheridan, a,
a mining camp known as Brandon, and was
taking him to Omaha for trial to answer t.
the charge of incest. Mckinney has been
engaged in mining in this territory for sew.
cral years, and Of late has been living al
Brandon and has wife and several chill
dren. ltappears that he had spent the past
winter with his sister in Kansas, and while
there, had pursuadcd his neice, Miss Ada
Sharks, n young lady Of y summers to
leave her home and start with him for tho
West. After arriving at Omaha, he !. ut up
at u secondclas; lodging house and lived
with the girl a, his .aA:al Iii. Until /. few
weeks ago, wien h, abandoned the ;o-r
girl and came back to his family at Brandon
| Miss Sl,anks could not conceal her
shame, and the exposure led to the arrest
OF the fiend who completed her ruin. The
Testimony Of Miss Shanks will certainly
bring about the punishment which he sc
rightly deserves, while she must suffer the
shame and disgrace which makes her IL
mother. Mckinney was well secured from
making his escape by being we'll shackeled
and he seemed to to be suffering great men.
tai agony, no doubt being thoroughly con.
WINGED that he would meet just punish.
ment for his ti.ndish crime.
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Notice OF Dissolution.

Notice is hereby given that the firm of
Smith Il Ilcvfron have this the Sth eiav of
April, a. ID. 1881, dissolved by mutual con.
sent. All debts due said firm are to b,
paid to ltevfron who assumes the debts of
said firm and carries on the business
IL. +. SMITH.
ID. J. HEyrRoN.
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xA2R1E ED.

Els SUPERINTENDENT Dillon, Bca.
vertead county, Montana, on Thursday,
March 3d. 1881, by G. l.. Bristol, ]. T.,
Mr. simeon Estes and Hattie L. War
then. All OF Dillon.
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NOTICE..

All parties knowing themselves indebted
to the late firm Of Rife 4 .Aylcs, will
please call AMI settle.
q A. S. Rife.
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Arrival aud Departure Of Trains on the
Utah and Northern r. r.
NOTICE TO RANCHMEN.

nave quantity Of Seed Wheat for sale
al my ranch, and also at the Mill Creek
MINIS. Sarge Hall.
~
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BORN.

TH1BAuLr.-In Dillon, April 4th, 1851, to
the wife of Frank I'hibault a daughter.
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the order from Brigham to John u. Lee.
The foregoing history came under Mr..
Gcmncrs immediate observation and was
written down at his request and will no
doubt be interesting to many.
After leaving Salt Lake City he came. to
Montana where he has resided for many
years; has traded with the Indians and
been engaged in business since the early
discovery Of gold in Alder Gulch. Owned
saw mill up Mill Creek, made a large
fortune. was here during the terrible times
Of the road agents. Knew many OF them.
Reed who was hung on tree near
Laurins was sleeping in the same bed with
Mr.. Gemmell when he was taken bv the
vigilantes and hung an hour afterw ards.
Another one robbed Mr.. G. Of $4,000
near Fort Benton. was afterwards taken
to Helena and hung. An account of hall
the incidents which TRANSFERRED under his
immediate notice would fill volume.
The later part OF his life he has been tot,
much addicted to stimulants which no doubt
has contributed to shorten his life. lie
was possessed OF a robust, well-knit frame,
and a constitution OF iron; he was the faith.
er OF twenty-five children, many Of whom
are still living. lie leaves wife, four sons
and two daughters unmarried, we'll educated
and we'll read for their opportunities. MANY
an old mountaineer will read the above and
drop tear to Uncle Jimmy's memory and
say good bye, peace be with you.
The Dillon tribune., 1881-04-09

TIC company Is leu ana managed BY the
veteran actor and manager, Mr.. Chas.
Plunkett, Sr. The repertoire Of the COM
rany is very large, embracing over forty
peices. During their brief stay in our city
they will present some Of their choicest
pciccs including some OF the latest Eastern
Successes.
We arc called ON this week to chronicle
the death OF II. I. Hamilton, Of Riron,
Wisconsin, who departed this life ON the
morning Of the sth inst, at the Valley
House in this city, OF congestion of the
brain. Mr.. IL. was member Of the cnsin-
ccr;ng party, under the directions OF Mr.. J.
Blickcns.iertrr, Chief Engineer Of the L. Il
n. X. K. Mr.. Hamilton arrived at this
place on last Saturday evening. and after
eating u hearty supper he complained of a
severe pain in his head, and ON SUNDAY
morning Dr>. Clutter and Callahan were
summoned to administer to his sutierinys
who done all in their power for the sick
man, but their every effort was in vain
On Sunday evening he became irrational
and remained SO until death relieved hin,
OF his terrible sutferings. The remains
were packed in ice and sent back to his
home, accompanied by one Of the engineer,
ing corps.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-05
HARPER's YOUNG PEOPLE

Is unquestionably the most valua bic
weekly periodical for boys and girls pub
lished in the English language. It meets
q long-felt want in the family circle, and is
acknowledged to be valuable means Of
developing the youthful mind. Every word
printed in its attractive pages is as pure
and elevating as that which comes from a
mothers lips. 1t possesses potent in
huence aud charm, which n'aAesis u wei
COMO .-~-. tin parent and child alike.
Bright short stories from pens trained to
write for tho young, sparkling poems and
rhymes, fascinating puzzles and beautiful
illustrations appear weekly in its columns.
In the third volume, commencing Nov. /,
will begin Q new tale by Mr.. James Otis,
entitled Mr.. Stpbbs's Brother" q sequel to
the famous story Of g Toby Tyler" by the
Same author, which was such a popular
feature in HARPER's YOUNG PEOPLE during
the past year. The subscription price Of
the paper is only 81 so. 1t would be cheap
at five dollars.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-05

Some time ago our good friend, Mr..
Solomon Barmon of lower New River,
left at our Office copy of the Humboldt
Times, published at Eureka, California,
dated July 9, 1881, end containing the
following paragraph Of local interest:
Tho brig Hesperian, Captain Winding,
arrived Sunday, thirty-two days from
Guaymas, in ballast. Captain Winding
furnishes US the following memoranda: J.
Harp, or Samuel Harp, from Donaldson
vile, Ascension parish, Louisiana, came on
board as passenger at Guaymas, May q.
He was afflicted with dropsy, and died at
A. NJ, on the 18th Of June and was buried at
sea, June q, at 9 o'clock A. NJ. latitudet37
deg. IL min. longitude II 80 deg, So min.
west
The deceased, Samuel Harp, was a
brother Of Messrs. Thomas and John p.
Harp, we'll known residents Of this
town. He left here several years ago
and evidently gratitied desire for
travel by roaming from place to place
until disease and death overlook him
far from home, kindred and friends.
We regret to cay that Mrs. A. Harp,
mother of the deceased and his brothers
now lies dangerously ill at her residence
on Lafourche street, in Donaldsonville,
and that scarcely hope of her recovery
is entertained.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-05

Mr.. Geo. w. Reese has retired from
the Feliciana Sentinel and Messrs. II. G..
Leake and j. S. McGehee have become
editors and part owners Of the paper,
Mr.. Samuel Lambert of Clinton retain
ing his interest in the concern. We
regret the departure of our genial young
'confrere, Mr.. Reese, from the charmed
editorial circle, and wish him abundant
success i'll whatever occupation he may
hereafter engage. 1t will please us to
note the prosperity Of the Sentinel under
its new auspices.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-05

Governor McEnery has ordered that
special elections be held on the 18th
inst, in the Second and Fifth Represen-
tative Observation-Disclosures the second
aud fifth wards of the city of New
Orleans-for the choice Of members of
the House Of Representatives to fill
the vacancies caused by the death of
Hons. Thos. Devereaux and Felix Le-
gendre. Primary elections for the
selection of Democratic candidates will
he held next Monday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-05
No Gsod Preaching.

No man can doa good job Of work, preach
a good sermon, Try a law suit we'll, doctor a
patient or write good article when he feels
miserable and dull, with sluggish brain and
unsteady nerves and none should make
the attempt in such a condition when it can
he so easily and deaply removed by a little
Hop Bitters. SEE other column.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-05

Auguste Davis, q colored man . very
bad character, has been convicted in
New Orleans of the crime of rape and is
under sentence of death. The victim OF
his assault was Mrs. Dietol, German
woman, and the crime was committed Oh
the 18th of last September. This is the
first instance for several years where a
New Orleans jury has returned an un-
qualified ycrdict'in a capital case.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-05

The Senate adjourned last Saturday
and threatened deadlock over the
confirmation Of a prominent Readjuster
IS Postmaster at Lynchburg, Va, was
Drought to a sudden termination, In
mediately after the adjournment, Presi-
dent Arthur renewed the appointment
and the Readjuster will take possession
of his post-of1ice.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-05

Nineteen hands struck for higher
wages on the Butler plantation in the
parish of Terrsbonne, whereupon tho
manager ordered them away and had
their household effects hauled off the
place. Next day ten of the strikers So
licited unemployment and wore allowed
to resume work
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-05

Argument in the star route prosecu-
tions was opened at Washington on
Thursday, the question under discussion
being the manner of procedure adopted
by the government, which was by infor-
nation. The defendants claim that il
should have been by Indictment, and il
iethought they will win this point. Col
Robert Ingersoll is one Of the attorneys
for tho defense.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-05
For Sale.
Desirable Property in Thibodaux

Desirable Property in Thibodaux.
TvHAT desirable property located at the
u western extremity Of jackson street, in
the town of Thibodaux, consisting of e. r.
cious lot Of ground, o neat and comfortable
residence, with Il attaehment-five rooms
In main building, three in the Land .
building suitable for store or other pur-
pose. Yard contains fruit and shade trees.
Two cisterns attached to the dwelling. Will
be sold at a bargain. For further particu-
lars apply to or address A. T.. DONNAUD,
Times office, New Orleans, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-05
New Shop, Good Work, Low Prices
CHRISTIAN WELkER,
Copper, Tin and Sheet
Iron Worker,

Railroad Avenue, next door to Weber's Store,
Donoldsonville, la.
Begs leave to announce that he has
opened shop on his own account, at the
stand lately occupied by Mr.. Walter, where
he is prepared to do all work belonging to
his trade in the very best style, at prices
which will defy competition elsewhere.
Iron Pipes and Fittings, Steam Gauges,
Pumps, etc, manufactured, supplied or re-
paired at short notice., All kinds of sugar
house, saw-mill and other machinery sub
stantially and skilfully repaired. Work
warranted to please in every case. Orders
from the country solicited.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-05

In DeSoto parish, according to the
Minden Democrat, the cotton worms have
not only swept away every vestige Of
green from the cotton stalks, but are
destroying oats, barley and clover. In
some neighborhoods the pests are SO nu-
merous and ravenous they.a eating all
the grass.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-05

The steamer John Wilson sustained
considerable damage from squall while
coming up the river last Friday evening.
The Wilson and Whisper were running
side by side and had reached point a
short distance above Carrolton when the
squall struck them. The stages of the
Wilson We're blown overheard, closely
followed by her chinmeys. One of the
aatter fell across the hurricane roof of
the Whisper, bat did no damage to the
latter boat. The sluall only lasted
about ten minutes, anil when it was over
and be wreck of lie .chi,nneys cleared
away the Wilson turned 4ahnut andre
turned to the city fer repairs. The Whis-
,rr kept on her way up the river and all
AN board We're naturally elated at the
ass,lsN escape al The boat from injury.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-05
PROVERBS

PROVERBS.
"The Richest Blood. Sweetest Breath
and fairest Skin in Hop Bitters."
/" A little Hop Bitters saves big doctors
bills and long sickness"
"That invalid wife, mother, sister or
child can be made the picture of health
with Hop Bitters.'
"When worn down and ready to take
your bed, Hop Bitters is what you need"
"Dont't physio and physic, for it weak
ems and destroys. but take Hop Bitters
that build up continually"
"Physicians of all schools use and rec
Commend Hop Bitters. Test them"
Health is beauty and iov-Hop Bitters
give health and beauty"
There are more cures made with Hon
Bitters than all other medicines"
"When the brain is wearied the nerves
unstrung, the muscles weak, use Hop Bit
ters."
THAT low, nervous fever, want of sleep
and weakness, calls for Hop Bitters.'
The Hop Cough Cure and Pain
Relief is the Cheapest, Surest
and Best,
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For SALE.
Desirable Property in the Town
of DOnaldsOnyilIo.

r OF No. 81. together with all the build
IL ines and improvements thereon, eitu-
ated on Chetimaches between Mississippi
now rented by F. B. Earhart, Esq. Lots
Nos. II. Is, 19.and 20, on Lafourehe, between
Mississippi and Iberyille Streets, together
with all the buildings and improvements
thereon, known as the Braud property.
For terms and conditions apply to ROD.
BRAUD, Agent, half-mile below Donald
Attorney at Law, at his Office opposite
ourt-Houeo mv7-tf
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-05

Louis Albert Wagner, dissipated
German about As years old, committed
suicide iii New Orleans recently by tax
: ing a-dose Of l1ndannm.- lived in
East Feliciana parish a number of years
prior to his death, and was the reputed
coiner Of the word "bulldozer" that has
grown into general use and received
recognition at the hands of our contem-
poraneous photographers. In the sup
plement to the late edition of Webster's
unabridged dictionary, containing over
5000 new words, "bulldoze" is defined
AS meaning "to intimidate," and its orr
gin is attributed to "nllcged lntimida-
ton Of Negro voters in Louisiana"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-05

We heartily congratulate our bright
and able contemporary, the st. Bernar d
Eagle, upon the completion of its fourth
volume, and hope it will live to cele-
brute fortieth anniversary at least.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-05

We have noticed in one or two of our
Louisiana exchanges the statement that
Senator David Davis voted for himself
when the ballot for President Of the
Senate was taken, and hence elected
himself to the position. This is a gross
error, and the improbability of the state
ment should have deferred any paper
from giving it currency until indubitable
evidence Of it's truth was obtained
Neither Mr.. Davis or Mr.. Bayard voted
when the election for President was held
The Republican and Democratic Senators
were equal in numbers, and the vote OF
Senator Malone, the Virginia Readjuster
decided the contest in favor Of Mr.. Davis
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-05

Sheriff nnngl"ss of Morohouse parish
thinks that very little was accomplished
by the convention of tax officials re-
Gently held in New Orleans. We agree
with him.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-05

President Arthur weighs 215 pounds,
which is one reason why some Of our
Louisiana federal officials are so NOR
tally afraid Of his sitting down on
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-05

A rumor was prevalent in Washington
one day last week that the now Gar of
Russia had been assassinated. 1t proved
to be without foundation.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-05
Saturday, November 5, 1881,

In the Guiteau case counsel for tire
prisoner has asked the court for further
delay, and the matter has been taken
under advisement.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-05

Time, it is said, proves everything, and
among other things it has proved the value
Of DR.. J. G. Ayers Cherry Pectoral as a
standard remedy for diseases Of the throat
and lungs. This is household medicine
with thousands Of people, and deservedly
80, for it has been in use more than forty
years, and all who use it know that it
accompanies even more than is claimed for
it. Nearly every community possesses
evidences of it's great curative power, in
persons who have been cured by it of
various throat and lung complaints. and
who owe to it alone their recovery from the
threatening symptoms of consumption. In
emergencies like Group and sudden colds,
Ayers Cherry Pectoral is the remedy that
every family should have at hand for the
treatment Of these cases as they arise
Richmond, Va, Standard.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-11-05

Dyspeptic symptoms, such as retasting Of
the food, belching, heat in the stomach,
heartburn, ETC., promptly cured by Browns
Iron Bitters