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The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-05
TELEGRAPHIC.
A Hanging Bee of a Murder
in San Jose, California.
The Murder of Daniel Bell is
Re-Csptured.
A Self-Accused Chicago Man.
Other Important News.

BALTIMORE, Nov. pa fire broke out
at p. IN. in the four-story brick ware
house of Alex. &. Carey on Tolbert and
Frederick streets, stored with cotton.
A dozen fire engines are throwing
streams on the warehouse. 1t is filled
with cotton bales on each floor. Soon after
the discovery OF the fire dense volumes
of smoke issued from back windows, in
terfering with their operations. The
department got quickly at work and
several streams of water were soon pour
ing into the building with apparently
little effect. The flames quickly spread
to an adjoining building on Frederick
street, also occupied by Carey as cotton
storage warehouse and its contents were
soon in flames. The loss is roughly es-
timated at about $4,000, supposed to be
insured. The fire originated on the
second floor in the rear Of the Offices Of
of Winfield, Peters & Co., dealers in fer
tilizers.
New York, Nov. 81. B. Grinnel, Of
Iowa, I'm conformity with the directions
of the late meeting of cattle men in
Chicago, has prepared a circular showing
the capitalinvested in the cattle industry
and losses on expectation consequent
upon restrictive regulations and de-
creased relative consumption of beef. He
finds there is an investment Of Sl00,S0O,-
900 in cattle, representing l7,1GO ami
mails Losses of cattle approximate, COM
pairing 1882 and 1888 with 1880 and 1881,
$4,000 animals, valued at SH 100000
Grinnell had an interview With Presi-
dent Arthur on the matter, with the
view to some remedy. The President
was greatly interested. and will treat the
question in his next message. The
heads of the treasury and agricultural
DEPARTMENTS he also found anxious to
extend some aid, and will do all they can
to secure the framing of laws for the con-
sideration of Congress. After consulting
with the Commissioner of Agriculture
and ex-officio Chairman of the Commit
tee, GNnneli called meeting to be held
at the United States Department of
agriculture in Washington, January 10th,
1884. He hopes Western people inter-
ested in the cattle industry will enlist
their Congressional delegations in its
behalf.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-05

Our attention has been called to an
article going the rounds of the press that
Gallatin valley farmers have been mort
gaging their farms. From what such an
item has been cleaned We are unable to
say, but suppose it originated from an
article which appeared in this papeE in
reference to the departure of Matthew
Bird, who had placed an insignificant
mortgage of twenty-five hundred dollars
on his property. The facts in the case
are simply these: Mr.. Bird has been
trying to sell hisproperty for the purpose
Of engaging in pursuits which will not
involve such an amount of labor, feel
ing that he has been worked too hard for
man of his years. Failing to find
purchaser at the price asked and not de-
string to sacrifice what. he considers
very valuable property he concluded to
lease and borrow money sufficielStto en-
able him to carry out another scheme.
We are not aware that-our farming COM
munity as a class are in such straits as to
mortgage their homes; in fact it is the
exception and not the rule. They are as
well off in Gallatin valley as in any
country we know Of There may not be
a very brisk demand for their products
this year and at prices such as formerly,
but the prices received even now must
be certainly above the cost of production.
The article in question is calculated to
create the impression that times are so
hard as to make it a necessity for them
to realize money upon which to live by
mortgaging their homes, but such is not
the fact. 1t is true that money is scarce,
scarcer now that at any season of the
year, but it is owing somewhat to the fact
that taxes are now due and great deal
of money Is being drawn from circula-
ton and poured into the County Treas
ury, but this is only temporary. 1t will
find its way back among the people in
another month.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-05
The observance of Thanksgiving day

The observance of Thanksgiving day
is one of the customs handed down to us
from our Puritan fathers. 1t was an an
nual religious festival in those days, Gel
ebrated in New England from the first
settlement Of the Pilgrims and for long
time peculiar to the Northern States of
the Union, but which in Aecent times
has been extended to nearly all the
states and has been national day since
1852. The day which il usually the 4th
Thursday in November is designated by
. proclamation from the President of the
United States. In the Southern States,
the day vas not observed until recently
and has not become yet so universally
observed as in the North. With the
South, Christmas and the week interview
ing between that and New Years day has
always been holiday. both for black
and white, when they gave unlimited
reign to enjoyment: Since however, that
Thanksgiving day has becomes National
h0lAday, lts observance ls gaming gronnd
there. In its first establishment it was
. religious festival, devoted entirely to
prayer and praise, but it has degenerated
moro into feast day. The turkey has
become almost national bird and a
Thanksgiving dinner without turkey and
cranberry sauce is like an egg without
meat. In one sense of the word, its
Observance now is Numerically opposed
TO the idea of those who originated it,
The spiritual sense has been swallowed
up in the physical and perhaps We might
80 further and say that its observance by
most people = the very reverse Of that
which Va intended ~ day set apaat
for thanks TO the great Creator for life
preservation and the good things we
Dsy.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-05

A great many imagine that the advent
of the railroad will have tendency to
injure the farming interest In Montana.
True, the coming of railroad has done
away with a great many four and six
horse coaches. and the large force of ami
mails employed in freighting and at work
upon the railroad have been turned out
to grass or sought other fields of labor,
but this will right ITSELF 1t is no use to
argue that the railroad can bring in pro-
duce from Minnesota and Dakota and
compete with our farmers. 1t cannot be
done. Nor will farming in Montana be
ever overdone because the area of farm
ing land is too limited and will never be
more than necessaryto supply the market
for. home consumption. When our
mines of gold, silver, copper, iron and
coal becomeproperly developed and have
thousands of workmen necessary, as
they will be in time, there will be plenty
Of market at home for all products.
There is one thing to which the atten-
ton of our farmers should be directed
nd that is to diversity of crops and
other industries which could go well,
hand in hand, with tilling the soil. This
country is not thickly enough populated
now for merchant to make
specially of one line of goods.
The same rule will apply to farm
ing. By sticking to one crop, say
wheat or oats, and relying entirely on
that will some years bring disaster, as
there are failures of some kind of crops in
every country; and besides a variety of
products there are other sources of rev.
enue, chickens. turkeys, ducks, hogs and
cattle in limited way, can be handled
on your farms when you have plenty of
room and all add little to your revenue.
You would be astonished. if you knew
how much bacon, lard, peas, beans, corn
meal, ETC., was imported in this country,
all of which should he produced here.
This change will have to be adopted.
Heretofore it is true that you have had
an easy market for all the cereals and
eould sell it at your doors, but things
have changed and you must change with
them and all will be better in the end.
We would suggest to our farmers to look
at these things in practical, business
like manner and govern themselves ac-
cordingly and we are sure the outlook
will be brighter for them.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-05
He Fell in a Fit.

CHICAGO, Nov. 3O.-An impressive
scene was presented in the police court,
Wednesday, and one which suggested
shakspeare's words, "a guilty conscience
needs no accuser." Adolph Welcho, a
carpenter, was the chief person in the
dratmatic incident, and by his conduct
created the impression that he has been
false to a sacred trust reposed IN him.
About six years ago Mrs. Wilhelmina
Treyer was adjudged to be insane, and is
now an inmate of the asylum at Jefferson
She had little property, valued at about
$1,000, for which the appointment of a
conservator was asked on June 9TH. 1882.
A little while after that Adolph Welcho
was appointed conservator by Judge
Knickerbocker, and gave $1,000 bond
with Joseph Pursuing, the attorney, as
surety. Last Monday a minor son of
Mrs. Treyer called upon Judge Knicker-
booker and charged that Welcho had
abused his trust; that he had purchased
a piece of property and had secured some
money also from brother of Mrs. Trey
er, giving trust deed on the property as
security. This property, it was charged,
was purchased with the money belong
ing to the estate. Judge Knickerbocker
instructed the son to bring the conserva-
tor into court, which he did last Tuesday,
and Welcho denied the charges, saying
the boys uncle had no such note. The
uncle was then called and appeared yes
terday. He presented to the court a note
for $3.50 given by Welcho, which was
shown to the latter. He took the docr-
ment. his hands trembling all the while
and after glancing at the signature he
turned pale and fell in a fit Efforts were
made to restore him, but the man became
so enfeebled that he had to be taken
home in a carriage. Everyone present
was impressed, rightly or wrongly, with
the guilt of the conservator, as his fear,
so dramatically manifested, seemed
plain acknowledgment that his oath had
not been faithfully kept: The case will
he investigated as soon as Welcho is in
condition to again appear in court.
The wires brought the other morning
two pathetic, but wholly diverse, stories
of German love- John Bork, the son of
Polish nobleman, doViciled in Ger
many, after running from home to avoid
marrying lady of his fathers choice,
and secure a sweetheart of his own
choosing, and while setting type in RAJ
cine, Wis, for his daily bread, fell heir to
$4,000. left him by an uncle. In Pitts
burg, John strum, who brought his sweet
heart to this country, and after wander
ing about from city to city for work,
finally was able to earn enough to name
their wedding day. After this glad APP
pointment was made, the lover suddenly
ceased to receive the customary letters
from the young girl. After several days
waiting he fastened to Pittsburg, where
she was living, to be in time to attend
her funeral. She had died of typhoid
fever. Putting pistol to his head the
young man chose death to life that
must have been constant pain. The
young couple in both these cases were
highly educated and well connected. It's
a queer world; some things come out |
right and some don't,
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-05
Consumption Cured.

An old physician, retired from active prac-
tice having had placed in his hands by an
East India Missionary the formula of a sim
pie vegetable remedy for the speedy and per-
Catarah, Asthma and all Throat and Lung
affections, also a positive and radical cure for
general Debility and all nervous complaints,
after having thoroughly tested its wonderful
curative powers in thousands Of cases, feels 1t
his duty to make it known to his suffering
fellows. The recipe will be sent free Ofcharge
to all who desire 1t, with full directions for
with stamp, naming this paper. Dr. ]. Q.
RAYMOND, 1854 Washington Street, Brookiyns
NY WIN
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-05

We have received marked "compli-
ments of NJ. NJ. Langhorne" a printed
copy of the speech Of Hon. W. II. Wal
lace, Prosecuting Attorney Of Jackson
County, Missouri, delivered at the trial
of Frank James for murder held at
Gallatin, Missouri. 1t is one Of the most
eloquent and able addresses we have
ever had the pleasurse of reading. AS a
forensic effort it was simply grand.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-05

The scheme of raising Democratic
campaign fund originated by General
Rosencrans, lie. by assessing each Dem
ocrat a nickle per quarter, is visionary
and impracticable one. Ifit is so neces-
sary to raise SO large sum, let those
who dance pay the fiddler. The solid
sense-and not the cents-of the Ameri-
can people should decide the fate of po-
litical parties.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-05

Gen. Brisbin estimates that Eastern
Montana has sent to market "a 900 beeves
and has received of eastern cattle $4,000
an excess Of 10000 head Of import over
export. These were mostly young cattle
and brought out to grow and fatten on
the nutritious grasses Of Montana to be
returned in time to eastern markets as
hoAvea
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-05

to build narrow gauge railaoad into the
gold mines from Rathdrum. 1t is limited
that the Northern Pacific road is inter-
ested in the enterprise, which, if true,
insules its construction. No doubt there
will be road built to the mines from
some point on the Northern Pacific be-
fore this date next year. The travel and
traffic will demand this highway.-Spo-
kane Chronicle.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-05

Sergeant Mason, who will be remem-
bered, was one of the soldiers detailed to
guard the assassin of President Garfield
and who attempted to kill the prisoner
by firing at him with his musket and
was tried by court martial and
sentenced to eight years in the peniten-
tiary, has been pardoned by the Presi-
dent and can now join BETTY and the
baby" who are now living in Glendale,
Orange county, Virginia, in comparative
independence from the amounts sub
scribed throughout the country for their
maintenance while Mason was in prison.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-05
We took occasion to-day to interview

We took occasion to-day to interview
some of our business man and they all
wore smiling faces and reported that bus
mess was picking up. After the taxes
shall have been gathered and the money
paid not Of the County Treasury as
. great deal Of it will be, we look for
still greater activity in business circles.
The mild, open weather too, will have
tendency to brighten up business. We
do not think that we are any worse off
than any other place, in fact, we are
good as my other and better prospects in
store. A cry of hard times in great
measure makes hard time.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-05

Asensational story is going the rounds
that President Arthurs life was in peril.
That tramp who claims to be a colonel
from Kentucky" had made the express
trip east for the purpose of killing him.
We had better change to Democratic
President; none Of them have ever been
killed and it is high time they were as.
Stunning their share Of the danger of being
Q chief executive.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-05

We do not want to be frozen before we
buy all overcoat. We do not wait to be
starved before we eat. We do no wait
for nature to be exhausted before we
take refreshments. We do not wait
until we get sick unto death ordinarily
without consulting our doctor. We
should not wait until our town is totally
destroyed by fire before we take measures
to prevent it. We should not wait until
the water becomes SO impure that we
cannot use it before we introduce good
water supply.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-05

General Keifer, ex-Speaker of the
House of Representatives, has answered
a fool according to his folly. Will am
Walter Phelps, member elect of the
new Congress, had taken upon himself
the task of asking General Keller to
withdraw his name as candidate for
the honor of the empty complimentary
vote of the Republican party as Speaker.
Says he can't withdraw from ANYTHING
he had not sought and that where he did
ask his friends for their support it would
be for something attached to it, and rot
an empty honor.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-05

Among the visitors invited by Mr.. VIII
lard to witness the driving of the iron
spike, was Mr.. Conrad Dielitz, OF Berlin.
This gentleman is the most celebrated
painter in Germany, and was invited in
order that he might convey on canvass
grand historical painting of the scene
presented at the driving Of the last spike.
It will measure twenty by fifteen feet and
will represent sixty prominent persons,
and for which Mr.. Dielitz is to receive
$4,000. We have not been asked to sit
for our picture.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-05

Col. Robert Murray, surgeon of the
United States army, has received the ap-
poiatment of surgeon-gcneral, United
States army, vice Crane deceased. He is
now chief medical officer on the staff of
!. Naior-G enera! Hancock.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-05

five take occasion to advise our peo-
pie to use disinfectants around their
premises and use all other precautions to
protect themselves against the ravages of
an infectious disease it is not necessary
to imagine that such in fact exists,
although the Livingston Enterpris draws
that inference. As we said. ian ounce OF
prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Timely caution and proper care will pre-
vent the spread ofdisease and our advise
is pertinent at any time.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-05

The Helena papers give no further ac-
count Of the sad ending Of life looking
so bright as that of Milt. Church. He
was young man of splendid business
capacity, a universal favorite, intelligent,
refined and of fine family connections,
and it is hard to obtain the right clue as
to what led him to end his life SO sud-
denly. We knew him well and he
always seemed SO bright and cheerful
and had everything in his favor for life
OF usefulness. To his sorrowing rela-
tives we extend our sympathy.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-05
Whitehall, Montana,
Reward.

A suitable reward will be paid by the
undersigned for the arrest and conviction,
or information leading to the arrest and
conviction of any and all parties who
shall injurc any of the telegraph poles
or wires of the old Government telegraph
line, same will be used early in the
spring JOSEPH LEIGHTON.
d24-w45-50.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-05
A BUSINESS NOTICE.
In Every Sense Of the Word.

Ny bills will all be made up to Deem
Der LIST. / ask those indebted to me to
come forward at once and close their &C.
counts. A cash settlement is very much
desired; but if this is impossibls I must
insist upon an interest bearing note-and
the closing of book accounts.
In view of the decided close times, and
a tight money market-to meet these
conditions as far as possible will from
this date make deduction of ten per
cent on all sales, ninety cents buying an
honest dollars worth of goods. My fall
and winter shipments are all in, and
having been marked at very low margins
this is a rare opportunity to buy good
goods cheap. This deduction to apply to
all lines Of goods, except ladies' and
children's shoes, which am closing at
cost.
In future ! shall adhere strictly to the
cash system, making no bills whatever, ex-
cept to those who may desire to make
monthly settlements. In this case goods
will be charged at regular prices, and
parties falling to close their accounts on
or before the 10th of the succeeding
month, shall forfeit their right to the ten
per cent discount.
LESTER S. WILSON.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-05

In another place viii be found ccm-
plete account of the death of Milt Church
well-known in Bozeman. To us it is as
yet mystery, how ono SO young and
with such flattering prospects could have
committed such rash act,
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-05

II 10 amusing to note the brotherly
love existing between the Record and
River hess at the Head of Navigation.
The editors must be perfect gentlemen,
II what they say Of one another is true.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-05
Favorable Figures.

Governor Crosby. in his report to the
Secretary OF the Interior, makes some
interesting recommendations. We are
indebted to the executive for the follow
ing, which is Of special interest. The
indebtedness and assessable property, 80
far as reported is shown by the figures
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-05

The Washington monument is now
four hundred and ten feet high and work
has been discontinued for the winter. 1t
ID the Hottest artificial structure on the
continent, and with few exceptions in
the world.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-05
Sheen for Sale.

Two-tholsand two hundred fine and
healthy sheep for sale; about 1000 Of
them ewes; never been any disease
among them; have been in Montana three
years. Mostly all young, and thirty head
very fine bucks.
E. G. BROOKE.
Whitehall. Montana. w43-48
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-05

Chicago intends to preserve its reputa-
ton for fast time over the dissolution of
the bonds of lnatrimony course. "A lady
filed her suit for divorce at 9:45 and at
1905 she was free to enter on a single
dach
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-05

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In his re Fort. the governor makes the
following estimate of the number and
value of cattle and sheep in Montana, in
October, 1883:
Number of cattle, $4,000, valued at
$50 per head, &l4,250, 600.
Number Of sheep, 100000; value 81 per
head, 81 ,0oO,C0O.
Number of horses, 9o,400, at S75 per
head, value. 1857 800.
Twenty-Five thousand head of import
cd breeds of cattle have been brought
into the Territory this year, also some of
the finest racing and trotting stock.-Inter
E0ut,;g
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-05
WEEKLY CHRONICLE.
WEDNESDAY. DEC. 5th.. 1883.

General Sheridan does not want any
foclishness. He proposes to find out
whether he is in command of the Army
or chief clerk to the Secretary of War.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-05

From indications we are led to reiter-
ate that Bozeman will receive great
impetus next year.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-05
Notice to Spo1,tsmen.

NOTICE is hereby given that all persons
IN are warned not to trespass upon the
premises of the undersigned. for any purpose
whatever H p RAILEY BRO,
OCSTEELE
Witt PETER METZGER
Omaha daily bee., 1883-09-13

WHILE ignoramuses and malicious
meddlers are criticising the value of the
Warning system of sewerage in Omaha
the great cities of tho world are prepar-
ing to adopt it as n s%ani;ory necessity.
Paris, with the largest conduit sewers in
the world, will shortly begin to lay the
small pipes of the Waring system for the
disposal of its domestic drainage,
leaving the present sewers to
carry off the surface water from
the streets. The success of the system in
Omaha has been complete except where
impaired by the care!essness of persons
ignorant of its use and who imagine that
a sewer is intended as a receptacle for
filth and refuse of all kinds. Domestic
closets might as will be condemned as
useless because they will not take the
place of the ash barrel and the slop pail.
With competent inspection and proper
penalties made and enforced against all
abuses of our sanitary sewers, the Waring
system will gain in popularity in Omaha
as it becomes more extended.