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The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-11-07
i SENSIBLE REPogf.
Resort OF the Territorial Grand jury.


To His Honor D. S. Wade, Jt;dge, etc.:
S1R-The Grand Jury has endeavored
to perform the duties imposed upon
them and in the execution of their func-
tons, it has been their aim to administer
Justice impartially. Before asking to be
discharged we respectfully submit the
following report. embracing the various
county departments:
Such examination as was possible IN
the limited time allowed for investiga-
ton of the office of the treasurer and col
lector, had only too favorable impressions
of the general conduct Of that office and
the gratifying financial condition OF our
county.
Examination of the assessors books
reveal the fact that number of well
known and prominent business firms and
individuals have not been listel i'll the
assessment. Many lists contain no date
whatever, omitted post-officc address and
failed to give the ages Of parties assessed.
CITY additions, subdivided into lots were
listed at unreasonably low prices pee
acre. It il not the intention OF this
grand jury to cast any doubt upon the
character of that official nor do we charge
any Intentional discrimination, but he
has certainly overlooked the system OF
Just assessments.
We have investigated the condition OF
our County Poor House and the FUR
rounding buildings, and We have also
ascertained the sanitary conditions of the
various apartments DESIGNATED as hos
pital, kitchen, dining and sleerin: rooms;
All of these we found in the most exam
plary state. The exterior Of the dwelling
house as well as the interior Of the hos
pital however, require to be painted. The
erecting of fences around the buildings,
and suitable heads upon each of the
graves. we recommend to the attention
of the proper officials.
The county clerk and recorders books
have been inspected and that official
Intercepted upon matter connected with
the office; we highly commend his dis
position and readiness to assist us in our
investigation. The official records, books
and other documents are kept and con-
Quoted in the best possible manner.
Tn v;aw of our crowded Jail at times we
recommend the annexation of the pres
ent sheriff Is office to the Jail and to be
used for the imprisonment of persons
serving short terms. The sanitary con-
dition of the Jail is excellent. We also
recommend the substitute of new
pump for the one now in use at the court
house, and the repairs of the spouts on
the roof of the court house.
The books of the Probate Judge, with
the except ms of some erasures were
found to be in a creditable condition.
The jury particularly desire to express
their sincere and cordial appreciation Of
the action of his Honor, Judge Wade in
ordering and holding this term Of court
on his own motion, to dispose of impor-
tant cases and to relieve the taxpayers
of great expense.
H. C. CocKRILL, Foreman.
SAMUEL BAsINsKI, Clerk.
Bozeman. Montana. November I'd 1883.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-11-07

The retrenching policy of the Northern
Pacific railroad, recently adopted, is in
accordance with the natural laws Of cause
and effect. and furnish not little food
for reflection just now. The enormous
cost of construction, can Of course, be
cited among the chief causes for this
sudden spasm of economy that seems to
have taken hold on the financial body of
the road, but it is not the only cause, and
as time rolls on it will prove among the
least important reasons why the man.
lgement should have changed their
policy Above all things the road could
have done, the crippling fits operative
force was the most suicidal and short
sighted.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-11-07

The people of Montana are generally
speaking, great readers and think and act
for themselves. They are independent
and self reliant and advice to them as to
what they should do. is in many in
stances gratuitous. Where political
principles arc involved, or where party
supremacy for obvious reasons is desired,
as rule both Democrats and Republicans
stick closely to party nominations. In
Gallatin county, however, it has been OBJ
served that the dominant party must Sc
lect good material. There are circum-
stances no doubt when justice to. party
demand that it be rebuked, when the
voice of the people is not needed, when
''bosses" rule and control the party
machinery in defiance Of public opinion,
then we think party shows its moral
grandeur when they put the seal of con-
demnation npon such practices. We be-
lieve in honesty in politics as well as
everything else and where things are
equal we would advise at all times allie
glance to party on account of its moral
influence, if for nothing else. Beliingev
as we do that the Democrats have placed
in the field a ticket worthy of the sup
port Of all democrats, we would recon-
mend for them a heartily support.
While we have felt all along, that the
people hau0not desired to make politi-
cal fight on this matter, it must be borne
in mind that theRepublicans first madea
political fight of it, and as such the De-
mocrats had to accept the challenge
The nominees have been selected from
all parts of the country and decency and
honesty require that they should be sup
ported IN all parts of the country and
we condem any sectional feeling, which
would bury party ties and vote for 10
calities instead of men, 1t can only en-
gender and foster animosities. The place
which to-day might gain temporary
advantage from such course may make
it impossible for it ever to recover what
they win lose. We are led to these re-
marks by noting that our exchanges from
Livingston steadily ignore the candi-
dates from this side. We trust that they
do not voice the general sentiment of the
people there, if they do, they may learn
too late that they have acted unwisely.
Time at last sets all things even.
There never yet was human power which
could evade, if unforgiven the patent
search and vigil long Of him who treas
nres up wrong" |
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-11-07

The question of sufficient fuel supply
II seems can never be . vexed one az
long . We have such extensive coal
Aelds - are now being developed near
Bossman. Coal is now being delivered
In Boseman At So per ton. This seems a
very high figure when we take into con-
sideration the extent of the mines and
their proximity to town, but coal dealers
inform Us that in addition to the haul
from the mine to the railroad, they have
10 pay $l.75 per ton, by rail, for a dis
lance Of eight miles and something for
delivery, 80 it seems likely that this price
will mot be materially lowered, unless the
supply becomes greatert than the de-
mand. We are informed by our hard
ware dealers that great many coal
stoves are being used, in fact four to one.
The quality of coal is excellent from the
mines Of Daniel Maxy, Sloan, Black and
Ferguson. The output Of the Bozeman
Coal Company mines are controlled by
The Northern Pacific, and we presume so
hr consumed entirely by them. Even
st this price it ID said to be cheaper than
wood and in the nature of things will
continue 20, Is the forests become more
inaccessible. Many are deferred from
ssing cal on account of the uncertainty
sepFocuring Il. In view Of these facts it
y . little surprising that mine owners do
ut make m effort to establish coal
yasd vhsre supply can be obtained at
~ tina They would make . certain
- Gteady market for their product and
Aan1le q Ieas expense.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-11-07

Our District Attorney, Thos. X. Ed.
wards, has been hard worked at this term
Of court and notwithstanding a cores.
pondent of the daily Herald Of the 25th
inst, has made some unjust reflections
upon him, his record stands as refuta.
ton Of ill such charges and his efforts
have bean to let mo guilty man escal e.
and 20 far his record has been exception
ally good. The best Of men have always
had some jack- daw to peck at them.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-11-07

The Philadelphia Times thinks that at
a parade at Dodge City, Kansas, in honor
of the cowboys must be funny sight.
But the Times is not posted. There is a
peculiar CLEAN in the eye OF Dodge
City cowboy, and when he carlessly rests
his gun on the pommel Of his saddle and
suggests to the citizens that they had
better parade, why they turn out unani-
mouSly. and parade.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-11-07

We shall be obliged to friends in the
different precincts, if they will send us
returns of tie elections as soon as ps ssh
BILE after the result is known An easy
way to do 80, would be by taking
the ticke.s and marking opposite each
name the number of votes received. In
places where We can be reached by tele-
graph the result can be sent our expense.
We want to lay before our readers the
result in Montana as well as from the
east at an early moment as possible
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-11-07

The Livingston Enterprise, in late
issue advocates the election of Mai. L. D..
Pease nomiuee on the Republican ticket,
and X. B. Durham on the Democratic
ticket. While oonceding that the gen
tlemen spoken of are eminently quail
fed and would no doubt serve their con-
stituents faithfully, we think our neigh
Dor is doing wrong. 1t smacks too much
of a desire to elect majority of the de-
legates from that side of the range.
Suppose for instance that they should
unite on Pease, Durham, Hanson and
Eaton, and the balance of the county,
vote without regard to the locality from
which candidate halls, can it not he
seen how that locality controls the ma
jority of nomiI ees, but on the other
hand they are doing a dangerous thing,
because they would he throwing down
the guage to the balance of the county,
and suppose as matter of retaliation
the balance of the county should com
bine on the candidates from this side
the range do they not see that they
would be likely to defeat their own cam
didates. OF course every one can vote
as he pleases, and we do not crack a
party whip by saving you must vote
straight tickets, and we do not want to
control or dictate to anybody how they
must or shall vote, but we do not want
to see any sectional rivalry in this mat
ter. We on this side propose to stand
square by the gentlemen nominated
from the other side of the range, and we
would like to see them act in the same
good faith with us. What we have said
can in no way be construed as any hosti-
lily to any gentleman nominated, but
there is honesty in politics as well as
everything else. We trust the feeling
indicated is not general, that is if the
motive is what 1t seems to be upon the
surface. Whatever may have been said
we reiterate that Bozeman has no jelous-
les. 1t is secure in its resources and
will ever remain as it is, the leading city
in Eastern Montana. No power on
earth can take away the solid foundation
upon which it's success rests
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-11-07

II u TO be hoped that in the selection
ofdelegstes to the Constitutional Con-
vention that sectional jealousy will not
60 % far ~ to endeavor to elect persons
from given point, regardless of the
party they belong to. When a party
hes made suitable nominations it is your
duty q Democrats and Republicans to
support them. We do not go SO far as to
ny, however, that it is incumbent on a
Democrat or Republican to vote for their
nominees on all occasions. One great
strength in the purity Of party and it's
hnal success. is it's ability at times to
rebuke their leaders and show an indie
pendence Of the marty whip.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-11-07
Crumbs or Crime.

A young man giving the name OF
Mouse, has been arrested for attempting
to swindle the St. Louis Commercial
bank. His plan was to deposit $500, and
in a day or two draw it nearly all cut;
then deposit draft for large amount
and check against it. This draft in this
case was for 81 600 from the Merchants
National bank. Evansville, Ind, on the
Leather Manufacturers bank. New York.
When Mouse called yesterday, with a
check for S., 500, he was arrested. He
had two accomplices, one of whom was
named Webster. and the other unknown.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-11-07

Mr.. John Roach has sent bill of $21,
600 to the government for storing the
man-of-war Roanoke in his ship-yard.
Mr.. Robson repaired this vessel into a
worthless condition at a cost of 10000,
and then let the eye-sore lie in Mr..
Roach's premises, instead of sending it
to one Of the United States nayy-yards,
until it was sold for the magnificent sum
of $4,000, the purchaser thinking it might
serve for an old junk. Including Mr..
Robeson's repairs, the Roanoke cost the
people of the United States the hand
some sum of ssS53,S53. 1t should be pre-
served as monument to extravaganza.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-11-07

Reports from all parts of the district
show that this district Democratic Con-
vention made wise choice in nominal
Ing Walter Cooper for the position OF
district delegate. OF one thing the cleo
tori may be certain, he will be no drone
In the hive, but will carry to the dis
charge Of his duty, . keen intelligence
and unreinittin1 industry.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-11-07

Do our people reflect that the Consti-
tuition which may be adopted (if ratified.
by the people, will be the law under
which they must live for long time.
Laws enacted by the Legislature, if bur-
densome, may be repealed at subse-
quent session, but il, takes long time
and good deal of trouble to change a
Constitution. See to it that you attend
the polls and elect good men.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-11-07

) There are now eleven daily papers in
Montana and twcnty-tw weeklies. This
speaks well for the reading public Of
Montana Besides supporting SO many
home papers, they very literally patron
ize eastern ones,
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-11-07
A breath of Islander sometimes destro

A breath Of SANDER sometimes DESTROYS
a reputation and we should BE- careful
how we speak of our geighbors. The
safest rule to 60 by. is when you cannot
say any good of one, to keep your mouth
shut and say nothing. The loss Of ones
re- utation does not biild or own up,
but is SO much added to shake the .onn-
dation of good society. ''Ho" pleasant
it is for brethren to dwell in unity"
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-11-07

Peter Cooper once said: "In all towns
where a newspaper IS published every
man should advertise in it, even if moth
ing more than a card stating. his name
and the business he is engaged in. 1t
does not only pay the advertiser, but it
lets the people at distance know that
the town you reside in is a prosperous
community of business men. As the
seed is sown so the seed recompenses.
Never pull down your sign while you ex-
pect to do business"
The Rirer Press says, "a relic of the
palmy, golden days of Alder and Last
Chance gulches was ratified off at the
Grand Union last evening. This was a
fine gold watch, owned by Col. Delaney,
the cases having been made by Bartos &
Win, jewellers, some twelve years ago, in
Helena, at cost of $500, from genuine
Last Chance gulch gold. NJ. c. TraveB,
the genial host of the big hotel, was the
lucky man to capture the prize.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-11-07

The WEEKLY Chronicle will appear
next week with more reading matter
than it has contained for some tine, and
asa vehicle for news will commend itself
to every inhabitant of the County. Do
not wait to he interceded to subscribe
but come forward and give lis your name
and we will furnish You the best ral er
you have ever had.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-11-07

Jack Waite, in communication to the
Helena Herald, states that he will agree
to stay in Il 24-foot ring with Paddy
Ryan until the latter starves to death,
and Paddy ret,rts in the Salt Lake City
Herald that he is willing to fight Waite
and will not agree to raise his hands
from his sides. He says he can make
Waite knock himself out.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-11-07

Bear it in mind that the CHRONICLE
was the frst paper to start out with a
daily issue. We did not do it because
ve were forced either, but of our own
sweet will. Make note of it.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-11-07

Vice-Prcsident Cakes is in st. Paul
agitating the matter of erecting smeltin.
works at st. Paul for the purpose of treat
ing Montana ores. This is all well enough
but we would prefer to see smelting
works erected in Montana.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-11-07
How does the Bozeman Herald

How does the Bozeman Herald cores
pOndcnt reconcile his statements pub
lished in that paper 25th ult. with the
record of the arraignment at the Court
House this morning of eight Territorial
prisoners convicted land sentenced.
Should he not in justice to Dist. Atty.
Edwards make the correction about
loosely drawn indictments &c.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-11-07

AHere's your BozEMAN DAILY CHRoNi-
cLR' rings On the evening airfroma lusty
pair Of lungs and it seems that we are
truly assuming 4. etropolitan airs. Over
Eighty subscribers were taken in one
day.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-11-07

The surprise party gotten up by the
CHRONICLE ON Thursday, November LIST,
was . complete one. Contrary to GUS
tom it was = genuine surprise, but our
friends seemed to enjoy themselves very
much nevertheless.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-11-07

The Dakota constitution adopted at
Sioux Falls is being vigorously attacked
and the outlook for its adoption is not
considered favorable. We trust our COLI
vention will frame one without serious
objection, so that Statehood will net be
unreasonably delayed through any fault
of ours.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-11-07
or words to that effect.
CHAPTER ",

or words to that effect.
I CHAPTER ".
/. And in due time the journey was
ended and the high priest landed his
museum in New York. after a successful
tour.
| II. His curiosities were clothed in
in purple and fine linen, while his raj
ment was seedy and he turned his collars
and went without socks least he be de-
clared bankrupt.
III. And he chewed tobacco and COB
bled the unoficious snipe from the gutter
| when the populace looked not.
w. And he did eat cold beans and
pork that was in in its dotage where
once he lived at Delmonicos on the adj
pose of the land.
V. And instead of the sparkling wines
of ancient vintage which once gurgled
adown his swanlike neck, he now gulped
adulterated beer at two gulps for nickel
coin of the realm.
vi. Verify, verify say upto you he
was all broke up! He felt as though
filled with blown up prunes.
VII. And when his dude and dudesses
had embarked he babe the farewell and in
his Utmost soul hoped that they might
land in safety.
VIII. I'm the bottom of the trackless
ocean.
TX. And when they had gone he sat
himself down IN his cheap lodging house
and did reminate.
X. And he did say unto himself:
"Woe is me Woe is me
XI. "My privations are great my
sufterings more than can bear!
XII. My heart is sad, and I.got a bad
case of acute rheumatism of the soul!
XIII. "My eyes burn and are heavy,
and my ears feel like they hadn't been
washed for 10 ! these many years!
XIV. mo greater fool than I exist in
all the land I'm crank from Crank
town and my name is Dennis!
XIV. wonder how much that cursed
Park hotel would bring at forced sale p
XVI. And he did draw forth from his
garments piece of parchment and did
figure thus:
RUFUs DAxPHooL HArcH:
Expenses oftrtp....s so,ls2 %
f saae &c ssn .'l::::::::: .l,,s7.nl g
Balance on hand. LIZ, Os4 30
M.Iss,2ls - H,l7,2 ls 90
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-11-07

The Territorial Grand Jury for Gala
tin county after sitting twelve days,
adjourned to-day. They worked hard
during that time and we hope have
cleaned up criminal matters thoroughly.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-11-07

John I.auer, Chris Kinderman and
Henry Armhold, sentenced to one year
each in the Gallatin County Jail were
respectfully II, q and "A years of. age.
1t is to be hoped that this will be a
lesson for them to profit by,
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-11-07

Il d gratifying to note the excellent
material that the Democrats are putting
forward in all parts of the Territory, but
ve Ielf that 20 little interest is taken in
the Election that small vote will be
nOlled.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-11-07

Go to the polls tomorrow and dis
change = duty you owe to the home of
your adoption. It would be a shame to
neglect such . duty when it involves
only few minutes time.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-11-07
Tho Feeling in New York.


New YORK, Special Telegram, Nov. e.
At the Northern Pacific to-day it waf
stated that the resignation of General
Manager Haupt had not been entirely
unexpected. The reason he sets forth
in his statement is his opposition to the
policy of retrenchment decided upon.
No successor will be appointed at present;
perhaps not until the spring business
opens Vice-President Cakes thinks he
can operate the road for fifty per cent Of
the gross earnings, instead of sixty-three
per cent, as under Mr.. Haupt's manage
ment. He will personally assume the
duties of manager, in addition to those
6f vice-present, in order to more fully
carry out his ideas. He will not remain
in St. Paul, but the discretionary powers
of the assistant managers at st. Paul and
Portland will be somewhat increased.
Among the brokers who are interested
in the Willard properties the removal, as
it was understood to be, of Mr.. Haupt
was generally we'll received. The change
is but part of Mr.. Cakes plan of economy.
He is regarded as good manager, and
his policy of retrenchment is commend
ed. The only fault found with Mr..
Haupt is extEayagance. If the roads
earnings are built up to 1900 900 year
as promised, the rates Of profit promised
will insure good dividens and prosperity,
President Willard, it is authoritatiyely
stated, said to-day that the Northern
Pacific stocks would sell at twice their
present price at no distant day.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-11-07

Circumstances may arise which will
point out your duty. tomorrow. Ofthis
take due notice and govern yourselves
acc0rdinYly.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-11-07

Where under the sun can be found
pleasanter and brighter days than these
beautiful November ones. Who says
that Montana ia an ice bound region?
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-11-07

The late scandalous revelations of cor
ruption and rottenness in the St. Louis
police department have born fruit in the
indictment of several members of the
ring. The grand jury in their report
made some pointed remarks concerning
the disgraceful condition of affairs, and
publicly censure Governor Crittenden
his connection with the matter. In
view of his reckless use of the pardoning
power in favor of convicted gamblers,
the jury recommend that the power be
Withdrawn from the governor and trans
ferred to the State board of pardons. On
the whole, there seems to be some
thing unquestionably very rotten down
in st. Louis, and a thorough cleansing
is evidently necessary.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-11-07

Are you sure you are not like the bull
butting ut. the locom0tivef brave little
bull. but lacking in discretion. We
think not.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-11-07

Everybody wants to go to the Consti-
tutional Convention, but few they be,
Who will enter therein.