The new North-west., 1883-04-27

played at the Arthur House Hall to goot
audiences. They are good, for the kind; Rod
Cameron especially having good voice
and his songs met with hearty approval
This troupe have taken firm hold here now
Ia Harry Mccarthy, and now we have two
variety theaters nightly, the Adelphi on
the one hand and the Academy of Music on
the ether
RAILROAD INFLUENCES.
The Land Commissioner of the Northern
Pacific, Col. Lamborn, accompanied by Gen.
eral Agent Stone, arrived in Missoula last
Tuesday evening. Ii is not definitely known
around town what was done during their
stay, but real estate in the eastern part of the
town has developed a tendency to soar. Mr.
Stone returned to Helena Saturday morning,
while Col Lamborn followed the "star OF
Empire"
A RIRGLAR KILLED.
On Wednesday night n member OF the
noble order of American stiffs, while en-.
gagged in little burgIarious enterprise on his
own account, received n through ticket to
the sweet by and by at the hands of Mrs.
Emma H. Stephens, wife of w. J. Stephens,
Esq, County Clerk and Probate Judge of
Missoula county. 1t appears that Mr.,
Stephens duties, at times, compel him to re-
main away from home nights. OF this fact
the would-be burglar, by name John Baker,
was probably aware. On this evening Mrs.
Stephens was up rather late, and heard some
one attempting to enter the front door. Mrs.
Stephens asked him what he wanted, and,
getting no reply, she ordered the man away
He then left the door and attempted to get in
by the windows. Mrs. Stephens then becom-
ing frightened, and at the same time, thor.
oughly aroused, discharged needle gun
thr ough the window, following it up with a
shot from n revolver, ostensibly with the
purpose of frightening the man away, and
she had done so, as he was not
heard from any more; but the next morning
his body was discovered about fifty Yards
from the house, dead. Baker was but little
known here, but we learn the 3-7-77 bows or
dered him to leave Deer Lodge some time
ago, and that he tarried not on the order of
his going. The coroner's jury fully exoner-
ated Mrs. Stephens, and the citizens all
heartily concur
MATTERS IN GENERAL.
Another go-as- you-please race took place
at the skating parlor on Saturday night. A
large audience was present, and considerable
excitement manifested over the result. The
race was hotly contested throughout, and
was awarded to George AmIraux by only
three laps.
Rumor has it that an "operetta" is under
going rehersal in town, and that q public
representation will be given soon. The cast
embraces five of the best amateur vocalists
IF Missoula and the Post, and will doubtless
prove q success.
Miss Armstrong, sister of Duane J. Arm
trong, emulating the shining example of the
Misses Batterton, of Deer Lodge, is erecting
comfortable dwelling capable of accommo-
lating two families. This is u nice invest
nent the way rent ranges now. Good for the
'irls. Suffrage now is all that is needed.
Our city fathers met in solemn conclave on
Thursday evening of last week and concocted
lot of ordinances, bearing on every subject
II the decalogue. The ordinances haven't
'een posted as yet, nor has the marshal filed
lis bond, so that the boys can run the town
or few days according to their own sweet
will
The /. o. of o. F. will give an anniversary
all and reunion on the 36th inst We under |
tand it is to be a private affair.
Tom B. Warren, the rustling auctioneer, Is
ut with bulletin board several cubits in |
ength. Mr.. Warren believes in the power
advertising, as many notices by the press
rove; but that overgrown board is a new
Trinkle to the average Missoulian.
TO get this effusion to you in time, shall /
ave to rely upon the kindly offices of our
enial express agent, who, I see, is about to
lose up his box. So I'll write myself as
sual, TRUTHFUL JAMES.
MIssoULA, April %, 1883.