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The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17
The Markets.

At this writing 1t is hard to make an
estimate of the market value Of produce.
The increasing crop of wheat, oats and
harley is a fair average in quantity, and
more than an average in quality. We
append below the price to-day Of some
articles, as we obtain them from buyers.
The retail price Of some Of them may be
q little bit higher. The outlook, how
ever, looks to low prices. The abundant
crops both east and west have made
prices rule low, even lower than in Mon
tana, but we do not fear that importation
will seriously affect the price here:
Wheat, IS cts. per b,ishel.
Oats, new crop IS; old IS to 81 90 per
cwt.
Potatoes. IS cts. per cwt.
Onions, cts. per pound.
Chickens, $3.50 to $500 per dozen.
Eggs, 25cts. per doz.
Butter, 70 cts. to b cts. per ponnd.
Flour, 50 90 to 1913 per cwt.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17
Teachers' Institute.

BY notice published elsewhere it will
be seen that County Superintendent
Monroe has called Teachers Institute
to meet at the public school building
West eide) to commence October End,
and last three days We intended to
make mention of this in last weeks
paper, but in the hurry it was overlook
ed. We hope there may be large at
tendance, as it cannot he otherwise than
q benefit to all concerned.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17
Galiatln County Assessment.

According to the Assessors book, re-
turned Monday to the Board of Equaliza-
ton, the assessed valuation of the prop
crty of Gallatin County to be -, 75O,55O,
exclusive Of the personal property of the
Northern Pacific Railroad, put ut $s4 ,495.
The main line assessed at $4S6,OOO and
the Park Branch ut oO4 ,Od0, which added
to the above makes 1854 ,S45, and to
which is yet to BIZ added all the unsold
lands Of the railroad in Gallatin county.
II is not thought that all these taxes can
be collected from the road, but test
case will be made soon, and we will
know whether the railroad will .ay any
taxes or not. Make it q state and then
there will be no question.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17
Too Good to be Lost.

In the early days of Alder Gulch, be-
fore any mining laws had been enacted
for the government of the district, and
when Intellectual efforts had been made
to agree upon code, our worthy friend,
DR.. Steele, now of Helena, moved that a
committee of three be appointed to draft
laws to be submitted at subsequent
meeting. The motion prevailed and the
doctor was made member Of the COM
mittee, and soon after was selected as the
Judge or president, and was called upon
to try cases. The doctor, while learned
in physic, had no knowledge or concep-
ton of the meshes Of the law, and would
much prefer to saw limb of than leci-
de disputes, but he was called upon soon
to try case. In order to make our
story complete, and to give pith and
point to it, it would be well to say here,
that the influx Of people into Alder
Gulch, consisted of miners from Pixies
Peak and California. The former were
called pixies Peakers" and the latter
"self Risers." The "Self Rlsers" coming
from an old mining country were a little
vain over their knowledge Of mining,
and took every occasion to boast of their
superior qualifications. The pixies
Peakers" thought they knew little and
as consequence resented this assump-
ton Of superiority. The result was a
bitter feeling of hostility arose between
them.
Well, to proceed. Papers were filed in
the case and the doctor did not know
what to do. The lawyers told him he
had to sign them, and as he supposed
they were right he signed them. A day
was set for the trial, and on that day one
of the lawyers moved for a non-suit.
The learned judge wriggled and twisted
upon his stool There were no chairs)
scratched his head and wondered what q
non-suit was; he had never heard of it
before. 1t was not a fracture or disloca-
ton; it was not a fever or a cold; it had
nothing to do with the liver, kidneys or
the stomach, or he would have read Of it
in some of the books. What should he
do? In this dilemma he discovered
Jim ViviOn Ia brother of our townsmr NJ
and leaning over said, "Jim, what is a
non-suit ?" Jim scratched his head and
said, 81 don't know unless it is some new
rifle the Self Risers' are trying 10 ring
in on u.s."
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17

A long time ago we witnessed the play
of Griselda, with Miss Julia Dean latter
wards Mrs. DR.. Hayne) IN the leading
character. At that time she was the
most prominent actress in the United
States. During very pathetic rendition
Of the play, our attention was called to .
newshoy the tears were streaming down
from his eyes and he was masticating
peanuts with such vengeance as to pro-
Luce the impression that it was race
between the peanuts and the tears. The
incident was recalled forcibly to our
mind by noticing Sunday evening an
Elder in church not thousand miles
from here, masticating peanuts all
through the discourse Of the eloquent
divine, and listening at the same time
with evident feeling
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17
Commissioner Convention.

We copy from the Independent the
following report of the Convention of the
County Commissioners of Montana:
A convention of the County Commits
sioners of Montana was held at the court
house, Helena, on Tuesday last, for the
purpose of taking uniform action con-
corning the taxation Of the lands and
property of the Northern Pacific Rail-
road Company in Montana, and such
other matters pertaining to the interests
of the various counties, and eight coun-
ties were represented as follows:
Deer LODGE. Y. Batterton, and Nor
gan Evans.
Gallatin-C. Hoffman and S. &. Holi-
day.
Dawson-S. G. Ramsey.
Jefferson-W. S. Powell.
Missoula-D. Austin and J. +. Marion.
Meagher-J. v. Stafford, ami J. 5.
Bristol.
uster-W. H. Billiard.
Lewis and Clarke-D. H. Cuthbert and
W. i. Milligan.
Mr.. Batterlon, in the absence Of MIR.
Dougherty, chairman, was elected to pre-
side.
At the meeting in July the commits
sioners employed Toole Bros, to look the
matter up as to the legality Of assessing
and taxing the property under consider
alton.
At Fridays meeting a written opinion
upon the subject by J. K. Toole, Of the
firm of Toole Bros. After reciting au-
thorities in the premises, the attorneys
expressed the opinion that the railroad
company's lands and other property
were taxable.
Thereupon a resolution was presented
to the effect that the several counties OF
the Territory of Montana through which
the Northern Pacific railroad passes,
agree to assess the company on all their
surveyed lands and town lots.
The resolution was adopted with the
concurrence Of all members Of the con-
vention excepting Messrs. Batterton and
Evans, from Deer Lodge county.
1t was also agreed, as the Northern Pa
cific company has refused to pay taxes
on any OF the lands assessed, that an
agreed case be made between Jefferson
comfy and the Northern Pacific Com
pany, and that several counties interest
ed, except Deer Lodge county, bear their
proportion of the expenses to be ascer-
tanned and reported to the several
counties before any expense be incurred.
1t was ordered that Messrs. Toole
Bros. be employed on the part Of the
Territory to manage the case and that
the secretary be authorized to negotiate
with Messrs. Toole Bros, and notify the
counties of their several amounts of ex-
pense.
An evening meeting was held Friday
at which Col. w. F. Sanders came before
the convention and addressed it in he
half Of the Northern Pacific.
Adjourned sine die.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17
Montana Apples.

7. c. Burns of Big Timber, this county,
showed us on Monday q sample ofapples
which he raised on his ranch at Big
Timber the present season; he has just
tried the experiment.. and from the re-
suit shown us has been very successful.
They are Of the Duchess. Of Oldenburg
variety, of fair size, smooth and well
formed and perfect. We trust that many
more will make the experiment. We
shall always believe there are varieties
which can be grown successfully.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17
FOR SIDEWALKS.

The undersigned will receive sealed
proposals for period of seven davs from
date of this issue for the construction of
feet of sidewalk on the west side of
Rouse street, between Main and Mon
tana streets in the City of Bozeman, Gal
latin County, Montana Territory. said
walk to be six feet wide of two inch
plank laid crosswise on three stringers
4x4 inches. All bids will Ike opened at
the City Hall in said Bozeman, on Thurs
day tie 18th day Of September, 1884, at
o'clock, p. H., in the presence Of all
such bidders rs choose to be present.
The right to reject any and all bids is re-
served. All communications to be adj
dressed to the undersigned.
ARCHIE McDoNAID, Street Com.
Dated Sept. 10, 1854.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17

Ladies interested in the Y. NJ. c. A.
will be glad to meet the people at a soci-
able at their rooms over Sebree, Ferris 4
Whites stone next Friday evening,
September 10th. The ladies will provide
refreshments consisting of sandwiches
and coffee, ice cream and cake. Lunches
will be given from o'clock through the
evening. Everybody come
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17

H. w. Cole put up the electric light in
National Hotel in the Park, and was in
Bozeman, Livingston and other towns in
Montana throughout the summer of 1883.
The follow despatch from Portland iDdi-
Gates that he has gone a little wrong !:
H. w. Cole. who has wife and child in
Salt Lake, and who married another wo-
man here, has been engaged IN putting
up the United States Electric Light
works. He has defaulted to his COM
pany, swindled numerous creditors and
has gone to British Columbia with his
new wife. The amount of his defalca-
ton is said tn be $50 OO.-Enterprise.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17
DR.. Carroll Goes to Butte.

Thomas H. Carroll, M. d., left on Sun
day to make Butte his future home. DR..
Carroll enjoyed good practice while
here, and will Ike missed by many. We
understand the DR.. intends to make q
speciality of surgery, in which branch Of
his profession he has few equals in the
west. We trust he may meet with
abundant success in his new field.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17

A Gallatin ounty ccow, which hiss
been pastured in strawberry patch, is
now commencing to give Strawberries
and cream. Along toward spring she
will be kept in an ice-house and is con-
fidently expected to create 4 panicky
feeling in the ice-cream market next
summer.-Inter Mountain. Hugh Cole
man, Bozeman's popular dispenser Of
milk, Is the owner of the COW.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17

A party of Deer Lodge people consist
ing of Mr.. J. O'Neil, Miss Mamie B.
Kelley, c. D. Joslyn, J. w. Richardson,
VIM. O'Neil, Lee Kelley and Eddie O'Niel
stopped over and paid Bozeman a visit
on their return from the National Park.
We regret very. much our absence from
home which prevented us from meeting
some old acquaintance.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17

G. L. Duke, of Willow Greek, and who
has earned the cognomen of "the watch
dog of the Gallatin County Treasury"
was in our city during the week.
Mr.. Duke is one of the sterling citizens
of Gallatin County, and takes great in
terest in its welfare.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17

J. J. Reeves, who has, we may say
grown to manhood in Gallatin County,
represents, the growing town Of Three
Forks. Joe has host of friends to well
come him when he comes to Bozeman.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17

The Bozeman String Band will give a
grand ball at Spieth & Krug's hall on
Friday evening, September 18th. The
members of this organization are musi-
clans of more than ordinary ability, and
the music discussed on the occasion,
will undoubtedly be of a superior charac-
ter. Give the boys a rouser.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17

Old timers say the late spell Of cold
stormy weather with a considerable
snow fall 80 early in the season has not
been equaled in Montana in fourteen
years-not since the fall Of 1870, when
Evarts was lost in the Park. At that
time there was heavy fall of snow in
the mountains in September. Enter
prise
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17

James George and J. B. Whitsen, rep
resulting Gardner Precinct were in atten-
dance at the Democratic Convention
Monday. Mr.. Whitsen we recognize as
one of our earliest acquaintances in the
Territory, and Yankee Jim everybody
knows,
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17

H. H. Sapplngton delegate from Will
low Creek, was in town Monday. He
lives in the pan handle portion of Gal
latin County on the Jefferson, and wants
to be cut off into a new county by him
self, SO that he can get all the county
offices.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17

NJ. J. Meehan, formerly one Of the pro-
prietors of the Tribune of Livingston.
gave us pleasant call on Monday. Mr.,
Meehan is fortunate in having sold out
the newspaper business, as are the gen.
tlemen who bought.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17

ID. J. Kennedy, Mission Creek, who
started an extensive creamery at that
place, was in town representing his place
at the Democratic Convention. We are
always pleased to see such sterling men
taking an interest in politics.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17

Geo. Haldorn, the rising barrister of
Livingston, was over to see how the
Democratic Convention was manipulated.
George is staunch Republican, but he
is curious to find out as early as posi-
BILE, who are to he the officers of Gallatin
County. the ensuing two years.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17

P. J. Quealey of Timberline, the eff
cient Superintendent of the Quealey &
Hoffman coal mines, came down Satur-
day and took in the proceedings Of the
Democratic County Convention.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17

H. A. Kearnes and {. c. Lane Of Cooke
City, were in town Monday. They were
delegates, and no doubt discharged their
duties to the satisfaction of their consti-
tuents.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17

Mr.. Norton of Livingston took frs
prize at the Helena fair for thorough
bred Plymouth Rock chickens. The
chicks were Matched from eggs furnished
by F. w. VanAllen of this city.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17

On going over to Helena a few days
ago, the train was canvassed by a gentle
man from the engineer to the rear car,
and it was shown that Cleveland had
two majority over Blaine. So 1t will he
all over the country by and by.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17

Capt. JnO. W. Smith has returned to,
and we learn will settle in Miles City,
the scene of his early successes in this
Territory. We wish him good luck
wherever his lines may he cast.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17

1t is safe to say that Gallatin county
has never been 10 largely represented,
and by able and sterling delegates. Every
precinct, we think, has sent a full dele
cation.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17

VA. Cockrill, of Central Park, al
though not delegate, was up as a Lay
member Of the convention. lard did
not want anything for himself, but he
had host of friends whom he was anx-
ious to do all he could to help.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17

1t is published as piece OF news that
wild man has been discovered in Geor-
gia There are lots of wild men in this
locality; they have been 50 ever since it
was announced that Butler would run.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17

W. e. Officer, who does not want to be
an officer of Gallatln County, honors the
new precinct of Shields River as dele
gate in The County Convention.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17

A special meeting Of the Executive
Committee Of the Liberal Union. will
take place on Thursday evening the 18th
inst. at the office of w. w. Anderson.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17

Mr.. Scott of the cattle firm of Scott &
Hank, Miles City, is in town with his
right hand man, John VIM, receiving
cattle to be shipped from this point to
Miles Citv.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17

Mrs. Tom Murphy left to-day for Hun
ter's Hot Springs for the beneht Of the
waters Of that health giving resort. We
hope she may derive great benefit.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17

Mr., Davis Wilson left on yesterdays
east bound train to meet Mrs. Wilson,
Mrs. J. B. VanAllen and Mrs. +. w.
VanAllen, who will arrive here to NOR
row
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17

The Merchants National Bank Of Hell
ena last week received six bars Of Drum
Lummon bullion, valued in the aggre-
gate at $4,000.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17

b. +. ierkes has purchased a 800 egg
incubator and brcOtier for his chicken
ranch near town.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17

Judge Budlong of Cooke, was in town
on Monday ON business connected with
the TOWNSHIP Of Cooke,
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17

I. p. Mcdonald, jolly good fellow
and prominent stock man of the Vel
lowstOne, showed his handsome "phiz"
on our streets during the week.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17

VIM. Hindman of Chico, an old-timer,
ii over on visit. after long absence
from the child of his first love.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17
dds FOR COAL.

Notice is hereby given that on the 18th
day of September, A. d.. 1881, the Board
of County Commissioners will receive
bids for fifty tons of coal to be delivered
at the Court House on or before the LIST
day of January, A. D., 1885. The coal
must be screened and free from rock and
dirt. Bids should be addressed to NJ.
NJ. Black, County Clerk. BY order of the
Board. NJ. NJ. BLACK, County C'Pk.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17
Mr.. ]. r. Dilworth of Clark's Fork, i
in town for few days on business.

PersOnal.-Mr. Leonard Stone, please
call at the CHRONICLE Office when next
in BOzeman.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17

At Helena on Friday morning last,
Messrs. Chapel and Langworthy. two
popular young men of Bozeman, acquit-
ted themselves nobly by saving the life
ofa fellow townsman, in the act of which
they jeopardized their own. A medal is
talked Of, which is justly due them for
80 brave an act.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17

Geo. w. Metcalf, the efficient Deputy.
Sheriff of Gallatin County at Livingston,
was over Monday greeting and being
greeted by numerous friends.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17

W. H. Brown Of White Beaver, and
father of Mrs. A. T. Clark, spent few
pleasant days during the week among
relatives and friends.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17

Mrs. Hedwig Halbert arrived from
Bozeman a few days since, and will
spend few days at the health resort
Husbanman.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17
MARRIED

CRowELL-WEsror-In Bozeman Sept.
II, 1884, by Rev. G. B. Morse, at the
house OF the groom, Mr.. Henry e.. Gro
well of Bozeman to Mrs. Susanna West
colt of Fayette County, Iowa.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17

j. w. Story Of Melville. this county,
was among the hosts of guests at the La
clede during the week.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17

II. Faris, one of the prominent farm
ers and stock raisers Of Cherry Creek,
was in town during the week. Hiram is
always a welcome visitor.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17

r. B. Briggs, an extensive cattle dealer
of Sweet Grass, with his wife, are domi-
ciled at the Northern Pacific.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17

Messrs. Messrs. Hendry, Savage, Nor
Ton, Mintie, Roth, Nolan, limo, HalIoran,
McInerney and White, composed the
gentlemanly delegation which honorably
represented Livingston at the County
Convention. twas pleasure to meet
such a body of representative Democrats.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17

Sunday brought home the last of the
Gallatin County visitors to the Terri.
torial fair They did not have dry
time in any sense of the word.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17

Tom Quaw raked in the "pot" on Sat
urday. He says few more such lucky
hits" and his assets will exceed his liza
bilities.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17
NOTICE.

To school TEACHERS and all persons hold
ing teachers certificate from County Supt.
of Schools. Notice is hereby given that
the Teachers Institute for Gallatin
County, will convene at the Public
School building in Bozeman on Thurs
day, October End, and continue three
days. GEO. W. MONROE.
70. Supt. Pub. Schools.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17
CALLATIN COUNTY BONDS.

Notice is hereby given that will with
in thirty days purchase eleven hum
dred and ninety-one dollars and forty
four cents (Sl,l9l.44) of Gallatin
County Bonds. w. F. SLOAN,
Sept. 4, 1884. County Treas.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-09-17
NOTCE Of FINAL PROOF.
Land Office Mt Bozeman, Mont.

Land Office Mt BOzenan, Mont
Sept. 8, 1884.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his in
tentiOn to make final proof in support Of his
claim, and that said proof will Ike made before
the Register and Receiver at Bohemian, NJ. T.:
October 10th, 1854, viz:
VIM. J. Slower, Homestead Entry, No. ",
for the SWZ Of NEZ Of NJ Of SELL Of SWI-i
Of SELL.
He names the following witnesses to prove
ton Of, said land, viz: J. Elliot, Rnzeman,
NJ, T., Robert Orr, Henry Sterling, J. f.. MAN.
derville, Salesville, NJ. I.
o. r. CHISHOLM, Register.