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The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1884-08-07

MAIDEN THE TERMINUS
Of the Junction City and Ben
ton Southern Stage
Lines.
Victory No. /.


1t Is with no small degree Of pleas
ure, and even pride, that we announce
to our readers this week the changes
to be made in the Junction City and
Benton Southern stage routes, from
their present terminus at Andersonville
and Maginnis, respectively, to Maiden
This change has been brought
about by the untiring efforts Of some
of our citizens, (the public will excuse
us for saying) and the MINERAL
ARGUS. In the issue Of May 22d it
will be remembered we published an
editorial headed "a Disgrace" in re
ference to the Benton Southern stage
line. A few weeks after the mail
inspector arrived in Maiden, whom we
had the pleasure of meeting He
stated that he had been shown a copy
Of the ARGUS containing the article
referred to while In Benton, and upon
careful perusal arrived at the con-
clusion that the allegations contained
therein were based upon facts, and de
termined forthwith to make trip over
the route, at the same time keeping an
eye to improving the service elsewhere
ebO-IJ he f,oJ - -ac,,ieita
When in Maiden he stated that he
found the Benton Southern in just the
condition represented by the ARGUS,
and that he had decided to recon-
mend that the route be changed so as
to run via. Andersonville and termi-
nate here; and further, to recommend
that the Junction City route ternli-
nate here instead of Andersonville,
thus shortening both routes yet furnish
ling a much larger number of people
with prompt deiivery
These changes have been ordered
to take effect August roth That the
prompt action Of the Inspector and
the postoftice officials at headquarters
are entitled to the thanks of the en-
tire population Of the Judith country
is self evident
This change is one of great moment
to Maiden as well as the entire Judith
Basin. We will suffer no further de-
lays of forty-eight hours from the
west, while the people along the line
of the Benton Southern win receive
their eastern mail that comes via Ma
ginnis on the same day as heretofore,
while from Maiden and vicinity they
gain fully with US.
Thus, by united efforts, the good
people have gained one desirable point
that is benefit alike to ALL Now for
the next step in our march of progress
"a daily mail service!
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ganization recommended that the tenn
porary officers be made permanent
unanimously agreed to.
A committee on constitution and
bylaws was appointed who drafted
the same, and upon reading, adopted
by the convention.
The convention was addressed by
Gov Potts, DR.. A. Ames, Hon. Gran
vile Stuart, Gov. Crosby and several
others.
Hon. Granville Stuart was elected
president of the association, with Gov.
Potts, vice-president; r. d. Harrison,
secretary; ]. P. Woolman, treasurer.
and one member from each county as
an executive committee while Meagher
has two in the persons of w Gordon
and Rein Anderson.
One delegate from each county was
appointed to attend the National
Stock Convention, to be held in ST.
Louis in November, as follows
Meagher-Granville Stuart
Gallatin-William Martin.
1eilOWSJOne--D. y. ". flOWeEFee.
Deer Lodge-Conrad Kohrs.
Choteau-R. S. Ford
CUSTER. NJ. Holt.
Beaverhead-P. H. Poindexter
Jefferson-S. S. Huntley
Lewis and Clark-L. A. Walker.
Madison-W. II. Raymond
Dawson--Henry Tusler.
Missoula-W. j. Mccormick.
Silver Bow-N. Beilenberg.
Subjects of general interest were
discussed, principal among which was
the reducing Of Indian reservations
and the reported prevalence in the
territory of foot and mouth disease.
after which the convention adjourned
Sine die
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Stock Growers Convention.

The stock-growers of Montana
met in convention at the court house
in Helena, Wednesday July goth, for
the purpose Of forming an association
for mutual benefit and protection.
The meeting was called to order by
Col. VIM. B. Hundley, who was chosen
chairman and Russell b. Harrison,
secretary.
Committee on credentials, DIR. A.
Ames, of Beaverhead; Granville Stuart,
of Meagher, and Conrad Kohrs, of
Deer Lodge, reported the following
organizations represented, viz: The
Stock Growers Association of South
ern Montana, Of Beayerhead county;
the Musselshen Stock Growers Assn;
the Helmsville deer Lodge county,
roundup; the stock growers of the
Hamilton district, Gallatin county, and
the Judith round up Eleven counties
were represented ~ forty-two gentle
men who represented various firms and
corporations operating in the several
counties. Meagher county was repre-
sented by Granville Stuart, A. ]. Selig-
man, Percy Kennett, Potts & Harri-
son, Cans & Klein. r. n. Sutherland,
Conrad Kohrs, Hundley & Co., Stadt-
Ter & Kaufman, Ryan Bros, f. c.
Bailey, ]. II. Freezer, Mullery s. Can
non, Valentino Staubach.
The Committee on permanent or
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A Visit to the kentucky FavOrits.


Pursuant to an oft-repeated invita-
ton Of the proprietors Of this promis-
ing mine pencil pusher of the ARGUS
CROSSED the range" few days since to
see for himself and tell our readers
what kind of rock that mine is showing.
After walk of about two miles around,
over, up and down mountains, we
reached our destination, and stepping
into the miners log cabin, used by the
I htlaers snd one = tie gfSpriatorsf as
living and sleeping apartments, our
optics took in the contents Of the inte-
rior, as we'll as its sole occupant, Mr.
Brainerd, perched upon camp-stool
enjoying the fragrance of pure Ha-
vana-have any one you want for q
nickel. No, that's wrong. come to think
about it; Mr. B. don't smoke; it must
have been the stove. Nevertheless, he
was unaware of our presence until we
shouted, chow, Brainerd +" when his
countenance lit up with an inspired
look and remembering of sesing us
once before remarked; How your
self; have something2" Certainly,
yet, come to think about it we never
indulge, unless its just after climbing
several mountains" A search was
instituted but no "O-be-joyful" could
be found the bottle leaked. This was
hard, but We were determined to see
the mine anyway, regadless of the
want of disinfectant for bad air, and
securing a couple of miners candles.
we groped our way through the tunnel.
climbed down the shaft, and stood ia
the bowels of the earth, between two
walls of lime, with big body of ore in
front Of us, that has been demonstrated
to be extremely rich in gold. This is
the new find, seventy feet from the
surface, where an immense body Of
ore has been struck, rich enough to
make the eyes of an old time miner.
water. Several tons of this rock is now
on the dump, in any piece of which
free gold can be seen with the naked
eye. We secured several handsome
pieces for our cabinet,
The Kentucky is developed by tun-
mel seventy foot long, surface shaft
thirty feet to tunnel, tunnel shaft forty
or fifty feet to lead, as we'll as several
drifts from both sides Of tunnel, and
from bottom of tunnel shaft. A good
body of ore was found in the first level
last fall as well as in one of the drifts.
but water from a spring necessitated
the suspension of work for time. On
the second level the air is pregnant
with gas, interfering somewhat with
work, but an air tube viii be run TO
surface that will overcome this draw
back
This mine is destined to prove one Of
the richest in the district if not in the
territory But three men are at work
at the present time, but it Is the inten'
tion to increase the force as soon as
possible.
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CAPT. PALMER heard FROM.

Tho irTcprcssahlc metal of the old
Republican war.borsc, Captain J. A..
Palmer Of Carliu. who left here for
Chicago as n delegate TO the Chicago
Convention on tho special train bearing
the California delegation, brought him
10 the front with one Of his wcll-known
ourlnrsis of political enthusiasm at
CounGl BlnG which is recorded in n
dispatch from that city. There is no
evidence that Delegate J. ii. Rand, Of
this city presumed 10 bclch on the oc-
c%nsion. bui The Captains extempore ef.
forts ms The train was about 10 proceed
Is preserved III irdciblc ink as follows:
Judge Blake made 20 remarks Of n
practical nature. Senator Johnson, Of
Sacramento, made n rousiug speech for
the man from Milne. Loud cries were
then heard for Captain Palmer Of Ncva-
da. who appeared on the rrRT platform
car, and made n speech, in which he
said the safety Of the country was now
assured. No matter Ybat might be thc
result Of party struggles, the Union IL
now safe from discussion. AZ the con-
clusion he sang, by request, 'licd,
White aud Blue" TO large audience.
tho bands taking mp the chorus till
II %rc-cchocd bnCk from the bluffs"
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oonvrnrIon.

The Times nays the belisfHs stronger
than ever that neither Blaine or A-thur
can be nominated. 1t a y Bhina mon
offered Logan men vice.PreSideatt 10
combine forces, which offer wa refnas6.
1t further said that Arthur was prAs-
tcally out Of the race, unless the failure
Of the independent movement to bring
Edmunds and Hawley's vote to him
Logan men claim Arthurs Southern vote
after first ballot while Edmunds men
expect his vote in full il transferred.
Sherman also claims strong support
from Arthnr's forces. The Inter-Ocean
says Arthnt's ranks stand firmly aud
grow steadily. The Tribune saws that
seven Of Mahone's Virginia delegation
the 'Committee on Credentials
has decided to be admitted. A confer
ence with Arthur and Edmunds men
last night TO secure enough independent
votes to put Arthur ahead OF.
Blaine on the first ballot failed. The
contest in Alabama, Georgia and Virgin
Ia was decided by the Committee
on credentials favor Arthur Delegates;
Kentucky delegates favor two Blaine
eo~ntestantsj Maryland favors two Blain,
contestants; Sixtieth New York favors
two Arthur men; Nineteenth New Yolk
favors both regular and coctestestino
delegates to be seated; Pennsylvania Ia
in favor of regular delegates ald ,laimes
delay IN proceedings as u~nfayorable TO
both Blaine and Anrthur's chances. IL
is thought that a ballot will not be
reached till tomorrow.
HOS A. M.-The Committee on Gre
dentials reported that they had reached
a unanimous conclusion that therc
would be no minority report as predict
ed. llIO A. M.-The repor. OF the
Committee on Credentials il in accor-
dance withthe prediction of ballot num-
Der II l245: Report Of Committee on,
order Of business was adopted after a
long discussion. Report Of minority on
rules changing representation was with
drawn. Convention adjourned till Z this
evening.
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Tho Boss SpeIIer.

Some weeks since a list Of fifty words
was sent simultaneously 10 all the teach
crs in the public schools Of California,
and they were given out 10 upward Of
2j,OOU pupils. Miss Ncttic Hamlet, n
fourtccn-ycar-old girl of Stockton, was
the only pup! who spelled them all cor
rccily on the first trial. The following
arc the words: Celery, chicory, CHINA
mon, yic;uals, ph;Uton, stirrup, surcin-
gle, pomnrl, bniuster. scissors, rhino-
ccros. uIiublc, rummuge. lapel, frkin,
trisyIIablc, cylinder, alpaca, corduroy,
mucilHsc. npOstrophe, parallel, pneu-
matte, sovereign, imuucndo. numskull,
caterpillar, t-rrnpin. suddlcr, rillcry,
ammunition. crysipelas, cxaggcrate,
i~singlnss. f~ricasscc. moccasin. ycrmil-
lion, parachute, lilies, fuchsia, dahlia,
prOmissory, neuralgia, mcnsrls, sassa-
frns. l]iG0ricc, bachelor, calendar, pre-
pnration, pyramid.
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From Tuesdays Dsily.l
sALMAouNDI.

j. ID. Abel and wife returned to their
home near Halleck this morning.
Miss Nellie Treat has been .n,o,.d
as teacher for Bull Run School District.
Elko Lodge, No. 10. T. & A. NJ. hold
a regular meeting a. their hall this
evening.
Mrs. Diana Pollard who has been
seriously all for some weeks past is now
gradually eonvalcscing.
Governor Adams has returned to Car
son greatly improved in health By the
trip To his stock range in this part of the
State.
Hon. q. ii. Shepherd returned 10 his
home at Coral Hill this morning, accom-.
panied by J. Il. bradley and family,
Mrs. +. Glenn and Mrs.. Weston.
"innemuoca is arranging for a grand
celebration of the Fourth of July. What
does Elko propose to do ON that occas.
ION: Don't all speak at once.
Another large suit is being brought
against the Brigham Young estate. The
papers are no all filed yet, SO little is
known at present Of the nature of the
suit.
= bill has passed the House restoring
the Law Of 1867 III tie matter OF appeals
from the Circuit Courts to the United
States Supreme Court in habeas corpus
cases.
Five miners have been detected in the
act o! hauling rich ore secretly from the
Paradise Valley mine, in Humboldt
county, and have been arrested. The
ore Is said to be worth So per ton.
The Chief Of Police at New York was
notified from Quebec, Saturday, that
John {. Emo, the Astounding Bank
President had been arrested there and
was then ON his route back 10 New York.
a stylish colored person attired in
fr / broad-cl0th, was surnptuously
entertained at the Grand Pacific hotel,
Chicago. by tip, local Republican Lieu
Tenants, as Mr.. Delegate Peasants,
one 0f the colored Malone del
es"tss from Virginia. While enjoying
the marked attention OF his white
brethren a dispatch arrived from WASH
iuston announcing the arrival OF Pleas
ants IN that city aud the lavish courtcsies
Of the h~rutcnnnts Icing hastily with
drawn, the p'c-bald personator Of Pleas
ants He'd from the scene of his late GociaI
conquest leaving the aforesaid Disguised
lieutenants To muse ON the audacjons
dnplicity Of the enfranchised colored
brother.
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Drowned Mt Bullion.

The driver Of the Bullion, Railroad
District, stage, who arrived here Inst
evening, brought the sad news of the
drowning, on the previous day Of the
little lS-months.oId child Of Joseph Phil
lips in a small stream which flows
through the camp near Mr.. Phillips
house. The child wal ont Of sight OF its
mother only n few moments. but during
that time it had toddlcd down to the
creek and fell into the water. The acci-
lent was discovered directly after it hap
pcncd but too late 20 save the life Of the
child. The family is greatly distressed
the mother being almost frantic-at
the loss OF the child.
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Condition Of tho Navy.
Washington Hatchet.J

Commodore" said Secretary Chand.
Ter to Commodore Walker last Monday
morning, chow many boats have we now
in the navy2"
-Four replied the Commodore.
"What kind are they2" inquired the
Secretary.
ave have n thss Is being re-
paired; n battcau. which is also being
repaired; q skiff in good condition, and
n dug out that has four holes In It's bot
tOtn.'
"How many guns do they carry2"
continued the strong man Of the Cab
met.
Glow many what2" repeated Com
modorc Walker.
"Guns," said the Secretary.
"Guus, guns-why what are gnns2''
quericd the officer.
Things that ARE loaded and 40 or"
replied Mr.. Chandler.
"well, Mr.. Secretary" said Commo-
dore Walker with a puzzled expression.
"the only things I know Of in the navy
that get loaded and go OF are the OH.
coB." Secretary Chandler discontinued
the conversation.
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From Wednesday. D.ily.I
HALMAGUNnL

Elko Encampment No. o. 10. o. F.,
hold a regular meeting at their hall to-
night.
Received by rail this morning one car
agricultural implements for w. 7. Smith
aud one "A Of wood for A. Bixel.
Arrived by stage last evening: Mn. E.
Chaplin, Ed Pollard. Departed this
morning: j.. T. Babcox, A. d. Waller.
The working force at the Crown Point
n Belcher mines will be put back, and
operations will be fully resumed imme-
diately.
An immense water-spout ruined sew
eral farms on Battle Greek, Texas, last
Friday. No lives were lost except those
OF a large flock of sheep.
Henry Hobo, Secretary of the Odd
Fellows Mutual Aid Society, took an
over dose of morphine in San Francisco
Sunday, and died from the effects.
Five States have declared against Pres
ident Gonzales, on account Of the rev.
enue stamp tax. Troops are being
moved from Guaymas 10 the interior.
John II. Dennis, FRANK Culver, JOY
Pollard and Z. II. Bragg were elected to
the State Democratic Convention at the
primary election held in Tuscarora, last
Saturday.
The new room Of the Produce Ex-
change, lately purchased by them, were
opened in San Francisco Monday morn
ing. President Charles Clayton made
the opening address.
From a dispatch just received from
Guaymas, Mexico, it is learned that the
yellow fever has again broken ont there.
Steps are being taken to stop all COM
munication between Hermosillo and
Guaymas.
Hon wv. Dodge. of the United
States Sub-Treasury, died in San Fran
cisco Sunday, aged As years. His death
WAS the result of injuries received some
time ago when thrown from a buggy.
Amos Roach's big bell teams pulled
ont for Tuscarora Tuesday morning with
$4,000 pounds of mdse. Tucker Bros
teams also pulled out for the same port
yesterday morning with $1,000 pounds
Of salt for Peltier ~ Co.
The wires East are working badly to-
day. The latest from Chicago Conyeu-
ton Is that the committee on credentials
hnHi not yet completed their report. 1t
Is now learned that Lynch, OF Mississippi
an Arthur and Edmonds man was made
temporary chairman instead of Clayton,
Of Arkansas.
Senator ]. p. Jones is forced to admit
that the Republicans in his State favor
Blaine, but his own judgem mt is that
President Arthur is by far the safest
"a To nominate. The business men of
the country demand him, and they ought
to have more weight with the convention
than a few brass bsuas.
How will these expressions effect the
Senator's chances for reelection in the
s~aSe-brush State?
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EmIgraDts for Oregon,

A train Of nine wagons and II carriage
carrying six families nggrcgating 81,
men, women and children, passed
through here from the south this morn
ing. While they were purchasing some
additional supplies at the store of Rein
bait X Co, our reporter learned from
the party that they were emigrating
from Southern Utah TO the ucighbor-
hood of Wasco, Oregon. They were
pretty well provided with neccssarics
for the trip and their stock were in good
condition. They go North by the way
Of Tuscaron.
They voluntarily stated that they were
not Mormous, and the only request
made of the reporter was, that he would
refrain from the-as they remarked
"usnnl newspaper CUSTOM" of placing
them in the ranks OF the brotherhood of
Latter Day Saints.
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lrrOn Monday. D.ily,l
RALMAoUNDI.
J.. d. Abel cume down from his ranch
at. Fort Halleck this evening.

il. Abel cume down from his ranch
al. Fort Halleck this evening.
George H. Shepherd came in from
Coral Hill this morning and returned
home this evening.
Commissioner J. ]. Campbell failed TO
put in an appearance at the meeting Of
the Board to-day. What's the matter
Jeems?
Gustave Kyburz was taken to the Asy-
lum by Deputy Sheriff Taber and
landed safely in hat institution on Sat-
urday.
George Russell who is II representative
to the Grand Lodge Of Odd Fellows. de-
parted for Austin, by the train this
morning.
Lew Willard and Kit Bullard have
contracted to build a bridge across the
owyhee, and n at Deep Greek, both
en- the White Rock road.
Arrived by stage Saturday evening:
john How. Arrived Sunday evening:
Jake Egsers, Mrs Yeaies, Matte Ber-
nard, Hugh McCrum, J. T. Babcox.
Thomas Holmes was up from Carlin,
to-day, and returned this evening. He
will probably remove 10 his ranch in
lower California in about four weeks.
The work train on the Nevada Central
ran into q band of horses Saturday night
near Walters ranch, killing two horses
and throwing Two Hat cars Off the tack.
]. Fuller. of White Pine county. left
this morning by his own conveyance to
look after his chances for the position of
Principal of the TuscaroIa Schools.
Messrs Mills, Fulton, Eastou and
others Of the party trom Reno who came
Sp here q couple of days ago departed
for the WHshoe Metropolis by the train
this morning.
The recent high watcr in the various
streams Of the county has played sad
havoc with the bridges in many locali-
ties, which will occasion the county con-
siderable expense in repairing damages
From Deputy Sheriff Taber, who re-
turned from Carson yesterday, we learn
thnt Hanson, the old colored man who
was sent to the insane Asylum from
this place last Fall, died at that institu.
ton some time in March last.
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A Sacramento dispatch Of the Goth
says: A private dispatch received here
announced that the stage on the Alturas
route vas stopped by . bighwayman last
Monday. about thirty miles north Of
bedding, and sbcpt 500 belonging to
Wells, Fargo d Co was taken. Yester-
day Detective Hume received the follow.
ing dispatch from Il. G.. Dunn. Wells,
Fargo j. Co.'S agent at Itedding: "Un-
der sheriG Reynolds has just arrived
from Millvill@, with the half-breed In
dian, Arthur. He has confessed and
told the whole business. He told Rey-
nolds where he had $50 Of the 800 bur-
led, and it will be got tomorrow"
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From TAuud.y.s Daily.
HALMAeUxDL

J. ". Dorsey and wife have gone ON
u visit to California.
The knights Of Pythias hold a regu-
lar meeting at their Hall tonight.
Mrs. James Talbot started by the
train this morning on a .protraeted visit
to relatives in California.
w. H. Hayenor has been appointed
Aid-de-eamp on the Governors staff
with the rank Of Lieutenant Colonel.
Ed. Pollard, of Tnscarora, departed
by train last evening for Salt Lake City.
He will probably be absent u couple of
weeks.
Henry voight is in from Lamoille val
ley, to-day. Mr.. Z. Hudson is in town
from Huntington. G. n. SHETLAND is in
from South Fork and Joe Scott is down
from Halleck Station.
There was paid into the Treasury by
the various County Officials, for the
month of May, the following amounts
Clerk. S69.70; Recorder, SS3. 90; Sheriff,
S52:33; Assessor, S25.45.
George Elmore, who has the contract
to build the vault in the Courthouse.
began the manufacture of brick at the
old yard below town Monday morning
and now has $4,000 on the ground. He
intends to put up and burn a kiln of
$50, 900.
j. w. Mcdonald arrived here from his
home in San Francisco by the train last
evening. Mr.. Mcdonald is on his an
nual visit to his mines in the Northern
part OF the county, for the purpose Of
having the necessary work Jooe upon
them to keep them in good condition.
He will probably remain in town a day
or two before setting out for the North.
Col. Eellis Borden, who was shot
recently i'll a quarrel with State Repre-
sentative Henry Lineback, Of South
Carolina, over the possession Of a mica
mine near Plumb Greek, New York.
served al through the wal On Rose
cnn's staff. He was an expert miner,
and had had considerable experience
among the mines of California and
other States. He leaves a wife and two
children.
Lille, the little daughter of Gabriel
COhn who is III school here bo,
just received a letter from her father at
San Francisco, stating that he has
brought her mother home. Mrs COINS
mental condition is very much improved
but she is not fully recovered. Her
chief distress now, is her belief that
Lille has died. and no assurances to
the contrary have the effect Of relieving
her mind from its L%alucination.