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The weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1883, 1883-04-04

We have been allowed the privilege
of seeing private letter from gentle
man in Connecticut (Mr. Shelton) to our
we'll known townsman, J. B. Bogert,
acknowledging the receipt Of IN invita-
ton to attend the railroad celebration at
this place. The writer alludes in felicit-
GUS terms to the rapid growth and de-
velopment Of tho great West, and the
great strides made in railroads since he
and Mr.. Bogert were active young men
engrossed with business and promises at
no very late day, If life and health are
vouchsafed to pay a visit to the grand
and promising Territory Of Montana.
He congratulates the people Of Montana
that they arc no longer isolated from the
great commercial centers. and predicts
for our Territory great and glorious
future. Thus is it that the old and
young in the East are realizing the fact
that in these grand old mountains and
valleys are TO be found health, wealth
and happiness. Mr.. Shelton come and
see 10, and We guarantee you will receive
a hearty welcome from our community,
as well as your old business friend.
The weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1883, 1883-04-04
CITY ELECTION.

The election on Monday for city off,
GERS passed off in quiet and orderly
manner. There was not as many votes
polied as was expected or as there should
have been, as the contest for officers was
practically ended with the nominations
made at the citizens meeting on last
Thursday night. The light vote there
fore was due to some extent to this
cause, but more particularly to the fact that
one clause in the charter prohibiting
those from voting who were not on the
assessors book for 1882, debarred at least
three-fourth of our citizens from exercis-
ing that franchise, great many feeling
that but one ticket being placed in NOM
ination, it was not necessary to vote. So
that our present vote is in no sense Of
the word an index to our voting strength,
nor was the election one of any political
significance, as the gentlemen nominated
for the different Offices were selected
without regard to politics, but for their
fitness for the positions to be assumed by
them. Elsewhere in our columns will be
found an exhibit Of the votes cast in the
different wards, and the names of those
who have been elected to serve the dear
people Of the "City Of Bozeman," some
of them without money and without
price"
The weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1883, 1883-04-04

and supreme courts. In 1859 he was
elected to the United States senate as
union representative to succeed Charles
Durkee and took his seat in 1851, was
reelected to the senate in 1867 and 1873;
during these wears holding important
committee positions and being one of the
most prominent and influential members
Of that body. Garfield appointed him as
member Of the board of commissioners
for the international monetary congress
at Paris. The Garfield cabinet, in De-
cember, 1881, rendered him the post
master generalship which he accepted
and to the duties of which he has since
devoted his attention. He strongly
favored the reduction of postage made by
the last congress and has been largely
instrumental in securing improved mail
facilities throughout the entire country.
Frank Hatton, acting postmaster general
has ordered that the flags of tho depart
ment be displayed at half mast for 3Odays
and the department closed on the day Of
the funeral. As further mark of respect
he has ordered the department to goin
mourning for 30 days, and that all post
Offices in the country be closed on the
the 18th, from o'clock to 5 O'Clock, p. m.
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BIG TIMBER, March, rs, 'S3

Bro TIMBER, March, %, 'S3.
The old adage, "A calm before storm"
is verified by the present cold wave. For
four weeks we have had spring, calm and
beautiful, and the farmers had done con-
siderable blowing, but now Mr.. Farmer
can take rest and wait till spring comes
again.
A. H. Murray & Bro, who have been
running q saw mill at the head of Big
Timber all winter, have now on hand
two hundred thousand feet of first-class
Montana lumber, the greater part of
which they will ship, by rail, to parties
in Livingston.
S. B. Kiger, owner of the ferry, at this
place, returned to-day from Illinois,
where he has been for three months on
a visit. Sam did not exactly "catch on"
but-well-he is going to Illinois again,
before long, and when we see him return
with lady, We will know what "catch
on" means.
Mr.. Kiger will have his ferry in run
ming order in a few days, at reduced
rates of toll.
The new post-ofice at Melville DIETER
known as Puett or upper Sweet Grass
will commence operation on the first of
April-mail to be carried twice week,
by Mr.. John A. Marshall.
DECAPo.
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week.
Miss Birdie Rumley returned from
Denver, Colorado, last week.
The receipts of the Firerlens' ball last
Monday night were $500. This is a boom
for the boys.
The attempt on the part Of certain high
officials to republicanize Montan for the
next general election will prove a failure.
The people of this country arr, not to be
fooled with and the sooner thu, projectors
of this scheme throw up the sponge the
better it will be for them. Jyistice travels
with a leaden heel, but strikes with an
iron hand. Sic semper tyTannus.
The Independent issues the following
proverb: Respect age when crowned
with wisdom, and be sure you do not
fail of respect because you may not be
able to distinguish between wisdom and
folly" Paste the above on thu, fiyleaf Of
your Bible.
The Madison county people are mad
because Judge Conger has been. removed.
Geo. Kelly, charged with stes ling cattle
from the Sun River Stock Association,
was lodged in Jail last week.
Castello's Circus, Henry Ward Beech
er, Uncle Toms Cabin, Kate Putnam,
Nellie Boyd and an English Opera Com
pany, are booked to appear in Helena the
coming spring and summer.
Helena, the Queen City Of the North
west is one of the important points on
the line of the Northern Pacific railroad
that is to undergo siege of blooming"
The principal shops of the road will be
built here in connection with other rail-
road buildings.
John Morgan of Chestnut, paid Mr..
Carr, of Helena, $500 for his Clydesdale
stallion the other day.
The International hall is being con-
verted into restaurant by W. W. Carr.
This is what Helena wanted-a frst-class
eating house.
The little game of certain high officials
to revolutionize Montana doesn't work
we'll. Some of the "boys' can't see the
point in prosecuting the 'old timers to
make room for the carpet bag gang of
Office holders who are now moving
heaven and earth to get on the top shelf
The "Auld Lang Syne" boys are on the
alert and will see vultures hanged before
they will give up the ship.
Gov. Potts recently sold an Alderney
COW and calf to Mr.. Mcleod for 1925.
Cheap enough.
The land office is doing an immense
business. All hands are kept hard at
work keeping up with the demand for
land.
VcEAyCo
The weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1883, 1883-04-04
REVOCATION REQUESTED

The resolutions passed by the Grand
Jury Ct Madison county, endorsing Judge
Conger have been printed in most of the
Territorial papers, but as the Grand Jury
has requested the publication of them in
all the papers in this Judicial District We
give place in our columns for them. As
we have commented before upon the re-
moval we shall not say any more about
it at this time.
Resolved, That, in our opinion, the
president of the United States has been
deceived into a grievous wrong, based
upon false representations, made by in
terested parties to secure, for personal
ends, the removal of Judge Conger from
Office.
I'd. We recognize in Judge Conger
Just and upright officer, able, fearless and
learned in his profession, one that will
not bow to the behests Of overshadowing
corporations, nor will he "crook the preg-
nant hinges of the knee, where thrift
may follow fawning."
Sd. That we, as citizens of Montana,
most respectfully ask a revocation Of the
order of the president suspending Judge
Conger from office, until fair, full, and
impartial investigation Of all charges
made against him; as we believe the
public interest will thereby be promoted
and Justice will be done an eminent and
worthy citizen to whom the nation owes
debt of gratitude for services rendered
as soldier, that neither honor or Office
The weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1883, 1883-04-04

Montana is increasing rapidly in organ
lied city governments. Missoula was
added to the list several weeks ago.
Bozeman ten days ago and Benton will
elect city officers next Monday. This is
a healthy sign of improvement; not
alone in the population of the places
above named, but in progress and deve-
lopment, in law, order and good govern
ment. Missoula, Bozeman and Benton
makes splendid trio to join the circle.
All Of these places are permanent, and
have resources around them to build up
large and populous cities. There is not
nor should be any rivalry between them
except that rivalry or noble emulation Of
who can best work and best agree"
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THE CITY OF BOHEMIAN.

The once proud little village of Boze-
man has been crowned with the title
"City of Bozeman," and henceforward
will take rank with other cities in
the march of progress and improvement.
How much we have needed to be in such
a condition, will be best told when after
a year or two of wise and economic ad-
ministration we can point to our city
with it's clean streets and yards with
sidewalks and lamp posts, with water
supply and facilities for extinguishing
fire and other improvements, and say
only year or two ago it was not so. We
have elected our officers and they are
the ones whom a decided majority have
approved of. They have undertaken the
task of cleaning out an Augean stable
Upon them has devolved the greater
labor, for after they shall have perfected
the system, their successors have but
little to do. A great deal therefore de-
ponds upon the foundation laid. In that
as in architecture, the foundation must
be we'll laid to support a substantial
superstructure. We do not pretend to
be giving advice to our city fathers, for
not one of them is not our peer and to
many of them we would defer to their
superior judgment in such matters, but
we have a common interest with you in
making the right start, and believe and
hope you will be wise, prudent and
economical in your city government.
Look well to your gates and let no job
berry or bosses or rings get any control in
city matters. We have no fears. You
have wisely and prudently selected men
for Aldermen whose property interests
alone will sound an alarm when any
insidious approaches remade upon your
treasury. Levy your taxes and licenses
for protection" to your interests and not
for revenue only" But as we said be-
fore, you know better than we do what
we want. Now let US as citizens give
our officers all the moral support we have
to encourage them in the discharge Of
their duties. Do not throw any obstacles
in their way, they are serving without
pay for your interest, for your good, and
you should stand by them. Let US make
our city what it ought to be, the most
beautiful in Montana. Its location, its
surroundings all conspire to make it
naturally so, but artificial means can
make it more go.
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LATEST NEWS.

Hon. T. o. Howe, postmaster general
died at Kenosha, Wisconsin, on the after
noon Of the 25th, after an illness of one
week. He died peacefully and with his
death passed away from earth one of the
most conscientious of Americas states
men. Mr.. Howe was born at Livemore,
Maine, February oath, 1916, and after re-
ceiving an academic education, studied
law and was admitted to the bar. He
was member of the legislature of the
state of Maine in 1854, in the latter part
of which year he removed to Wisconsin,
where he was elected judge of the circuit
The weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1883, 1883-04-04
DISTRICT COURT CHANGE

An order has been made by majority
of the members of the Supreme Court,
changing Custer county from the First
Judicial District to the Third. It is hard
to fathom the motives which have actu-
ated the judges in this matter, as geo.
graphically speaking, it makes an awk-
ward shape for both districts. II, as has
been charged they we're afraid that Judge
Congers sympathies and influences were
in favor of the old board of County Com
missioners, and that the people Of Custer
county could not get justice at his hands
(which We are not prepared to believe),
that fear has been removed by his sus-
pension. Were they afraid that he
would be reinstated? Were they afraid
a successor would be appointed in time
to hold court, and not being preiudiced IN
the case arould decide it according to lar.
We must confess that it looks more to us
like the case had been prejudged already
and the county put in the district Of
Judge whose opinions were already
known. We have no feeling in this mat
tor except to see absolute justice done to
both sides. We feel that 80 far all legis-
lation has been based on exparte testi-
mony.. If the people Of Custer county
haye been wronged, we want to see them
righted. 1.-THE old board have been I'M
justly accused, we want to see justice
done them, but it does look little
strange that for a special purpose lit can
be no other) that the lines Of districts
have been changed. What right have
people to know that Judge Wade would
expound the law different from what
Judge Conger would, unless he had ex-
pressed his opinions. How do the su-
preme judges know how Judge Conger
or his successor would decide. The
Helena Herald of the Goth, inst, says, in
speaking Of the change of districts, by
this means the court records would he in
the hands of judge who was familiar
with the past history, understood the
trouble, and knew the people, of all
which a new judge would not be cogni-
zant." If such doctrine was good it
would be unsafe to entrust the adjud ca
ton of a case to any one, who was not
familiar with it, before he was called
upon to try it. On the other hand the
reverse is true. To secure justice, it is es-
sential that both Judge and jury should
not know too much. They should both
be in that frame of mind and knowledge of
facts as that the evidence submitted could
come to them under no cloud or bias and
make its impression on their minds and
judgments at the time. Again, how can
he be so familiar with the people and its
history. Why understand their troubles?
Why more so than the judge living in
the district? We must confess that it
looks more to us like prejudged matter.
That they feared the act of the legisla-
ture would not stand review, before a
Judge who was not already committed in |
it's favor. We look upon such acts with |
grave alarm and cannot see where it may |
end. This is but perhaps the beginning !
The weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1883, 1883-04-04
APRIL FOOL.

How about that cave which was said
to have been discovered in Bridger
Canyon, marvellous account Of which
appeared in the Courier of last week? It
was announced that parties would 60 and
investigate it on Sunday, As that day
proved to be the first day of April it is
presumed to have been . huge April fool
joke. We cannot find anybody who has
been there.
The weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1883, 1883-04-04

Our Board of Aldermen are no "com-
mon" council; they are uncommon, for
they are our best citizens. Our Marshal
Is q true q Oak-wood. Our Assessor
il Is wise as Solomon, for he is David's-
son. Our Police Magistrate will not be
one for Daw(e)s to peck at. Our City
Attorney will show you what he is if you
violate an ordnance, and our Mayor will
prove himself to be the right man in the
right place.
The weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1883, 1883-04-04

Bozeman is the most desirable place
for those to come who are seeking new
homes in the Northwest.
Because it is the metropolis Of the Gal
latin valley.
Because it is favorably located to be-
come the largest town in the valley.
Because it is so situated that it will
naturally become center, and distrib-
utins point for the towns that are spring
ing up on all sides.
Because it has adjacent to it the most
fertile lands in the Territory.
Because it is surrounded by class Of
thrifty and intelligent settlers.
Because it has a railroad running
through it with good prospects for more.
Because it is on the main line that taps
this rich valley.
Because it is growing rapidly, with
fattering prospects of continuing to grow
with rapid strides.
Because it has large class OF energetic
and 20 a head of business men.
Because its social element is the best
in the land.
Because it has good school, and num-
erous churches.
Because it affords opportunities for
substantial investments that few towns
in the Territory can give.
Because it offers abundant opportunity
to both labor and cnpital.
Because it's future prospects for rapid
increase in values is better than any
town in Montana.
Because the United States land Office
is here and information can be obtained
in regard to lands of all kind.
Because here there are always lands in
the market and at reasonable prices.
Because here there will be no difficulty
in gaining information that will enable
you to locate at once.
For these and many other reasons,
Bozeman may be considered as holding
out as good inducements to those seeking
locations in the west as you can find by
travelling the entire length and breadth
of the Northwest.
Come and see for yourself is all that is
asked.
The weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1883, 1883-04-04
Correspondence.
Special to the Bozeman Chronicle:

Special to the Bozeman Chronicle:
MILES CRY, March, "a, 1883.
Some twenty or thirty persons signed
a petition to the Governor, when the
Legislature was in session to depose the
County Commissioners of Custer county,
who were elected last November, by two
thousand voters. The said petition was
taken to Helena by four or five citizens,
and upon their representations the Leg
islature enacted a law, which condemned
without hearing the old Board, and the
appointing Of others to the Office. When
such thing can be done SO easily, is any
officer safe from removal in this Terri
tory who was elected last November if
such law should hold good? Would
not the elections be farce? A few days
ago these twenty or thirty citizens con-
Guided to send a dispatch to the Cover
nor, thanking him for his approval Of
the bill, and the following is his reply
together with some expressions made by
persons after reading it: "Can it be pos
sible that he sent such a Dispatch"
"How undignifedw "He did not write
it!'' "He must have been drunk" 'He
must have been filed with nitro glycer-
inc and touched off" It is generally
criticised and condemned.
HELENA, March %.
GENrLEMEN:-Your telegram of yester-
day conveying the thanks Of the citizens
of Miles City was only received this
morning. In my endeavor to protect the
people of Custer county from being fur
ther robbed by their County Commits
sioners have simply done my duty. In
the future, as in the past, although it is
a very short time that I have been hon
ored with the administration of the
affairs of the Territory l shall do all in
my power to have every dishonest and
demoralizing official removed from office
whether he be United States district
judge, attorney, or county commissioner.
1t is about time that thieving, the illegal
counting of votes, debauchery and crime,
DISTINGUISHING an honest voter Of his
rights, drunkenness and shamelessness
on the bench, the plumber Of private cit
liens by public officers counted in by
fraud be punished. The elevation ola
common horse thief to the Legislature Of
the Territory should be deprecated. I
feel like gallant Phil Sheridan at Win
chester, in saying by c., this thing
must STOP" l call upon every citizen,
irrespective of party, to see that these
commissioners, these cormorants, who
have been living upon the plumber rob-
bed from their neighbors, be brought to
justice.
JNo. SCHUYLER CROSBY,
Governor.
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Henry Fohrman, convicted of muir
dering Jacob Kenck at Helena has been
sentenced by Judge Wade, to suffer the
death penalty on the 2nd day of May,
1883. The condemned man was about
three score years and ten and the gallcws
cannot cheat him out Of many years.
But it is sad to think that a man who
had rounded out his allotted time should
at that age crown his life with such dia-
bolical deed when all his thoughts for
the future should be directed to that
higher and better life.
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The Chronicle.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 1883.

We have authority for stating that the
change of Custer county to the Third Ju-
ilicial District was not intended as any
reflection on the capacity or integrity Of
our district attorney, .Thos. R. Edwards.
The judges thought change was neces-
sary. Why? Who does it reflect on?
The motives certainly are not on account
Of any convenience, for the geographical
situation is against such theory. We
await further developments in this
strange proceeding.
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School Election.

As under the amendments to the
school law the election takes place on the
LIST Saturday in April of each year instead
of August, and as it was supposed that a
full board of trustees would have to be
elected, we call attention to the fol-
lowing official decision of the Superin-
tendent of Public instruction.
OFFreE OF TERRITORIAL SUPr. !
PUB. INSTRUCTION,
HELENA, March %, 1883
To all school officers and electors in Montana:
Having been informally requested by
several school officers in different parts
of the Territory to construe the amend
ment to section 11Os of Montana School
laws, take this public method of decid-
ing officially that it is not the intent Of
the law that the terms of all the present
trustees shall terminate and that q full
board of three trustees shall be chosen at
the general school election to be held in
each district on Saturday. April 7, prox.
Only one trustee is to be elected and that
one whose term would have expired on
the last Saturday in August, will now ex-
pire on the first Saturday in April.
New clerks will also need to be elected
in April as would have been required in
August. And as the law does not pro-
vide, as in the case of trustees, that the
term of district clerks shall expire on the
election of their SUCCESSORS, I should say
that the old clerks hold for the full term
for which they were elected or till the
last Saturday in August.
Under the old law the right of suffrage
was confined to ELECTORS qualified to vote
at any general election" This restric-
ton does not appear in the new law.
Only twenty days residence in the Ter
ritory is needed, instead of six months.
The right of suffrage is extended to all
taxable residents and inhabitants" not,
as sometimes construed, to those who
pay a tax, but such as own
which is liable to tax under the
law. Women are made voters at school
elections on the same terms with men
and are also equally eligible to the Office
Of trustee or clerk.
CORNELIUS HEDGES,
Supt. Pub. instruction, Montana.
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of still greater wrongs for aught we
know. There's Niger in the wood
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Grand and Trial Jurors.

At the March term of the Board of
County Commissioners the following gen.
tlemen were selected to serve as Grand
and Trial Jurors at the June term of the
dict riot Cnnrf.
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BOHEMIAN.

Short and Pithy Ssreed about Eastern Mon
rana's Metropolis Adopted From
Valued Exchange.