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The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-05
]. NJ. LINDLEY

New YORK, Feb. 29.-The Wells Fargo
Express company has notified the Nor
thern Pacific that they shall require cars
and conyeniences for doing an express
business throughout the entire line of the
Nrthern Pacific commencing March l.
The latter has directed its officials to eject
all express matter from its train belong
ing to the Well Fargo company. 1.-THE
latter succeed by legal process in forcing
the Northern Pacific to carry their mat
ter, retalitory measures will be Instituted
by the Northern Prcifc Express Com
pany, by establishing express routes on
railroads now controlled exclusively by
Wells, Fargo & Co. There is great ex-
element here in circles where the facts
are known. A hard fight is expected.
We hope our delegate in congress will
see to it, that the enlargement ofthe Park,
as proposed, will not take in the Clarke's
Fork mines.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-05

The St. PAIL Globe has this to say
about the forfeiture of the Northern Pa
cifc railroad land grant:
THE proposition of the house com
mittee to forfeit portion of the land
grant of the Northern Pacific, because
the road was not completed WITHIN a
specified time, is so manifestly illegal and
unjust that we have no idea that it will
be ratified by either branch of congress.
The object of the grant was to secure the
completion of the road. Because this
was delayed, by financial reverses which
swept through the country, the men who
had furnished the means to carry it to
success, should not be punished. A great
line of railroad has been completed and
millions of acres of land which were ut
terly worthless, and might have so re-
NAMED for hundred years, were made
accessible and valuable. Every princi-
pie of equity and honesty demands that
no advantage should be taken of a cor
poration that has labored in good faith
fulfill it's contract. In regard to the
unearned grants upoA branch lines con-
gress may be able, legally, to declare
them forfeited. but it will be short
sighted policy if this is done. What is
the land in all that region worth to the
government or to anyone without the
ability to reach it? A six pence an acre
would be dear price under such circum
stances. The grants give value to what
remains to far greater extent than any
value which could accrue to the govern
ment if the branch line lands should re-
vert
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-05

While we have no cofidence that the bill
will pass, which provides that Governors
of Territories shall have been residents
thereof at least two years before their ap.
pointment, lit does not detract from the
merits thereof. We append a few SEN
sible remarks from the Minneapolis Eve
ming Journal.
The house committee on territories
has reporeda bill which provides that
governors of territories shall have been
residents of at least two years before their
appointment. This is a inst measure as
far as it goes, but it should be amended
90 as to include all territorial officers. As
the Journal has heretofore pointed out,
it is unjust to the people of the territories
that broken down political hacks should
be sent sent out from states to rule over
them, in ignorance of the public need
and for the mere purpose of advancing
their own interests. Itseems that as soon
as a territorial ofliceisr sent into a terrific
ry from the states he begins scheming
to line his pockets and to advance his
political ambition. A law such as is con-
templated by this bill, amended to cover
all territorial officers would meet the re-
quirements Of the case and cure a
grievous evil
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-05

We publish to-day commun ication
from the Mayor to the Common Council,
in reference more particularly to the re-
moval of the city Offices to the Anderson
building. 1t is unquestionablv in the
power of the City Council to provide
rooms for themselves and City Officers
and over which in our judgment the
Mayor has no control, Except in the
matter of casting tie vote as we under
stand it. When a special meeting was
called it was the sense to defer any fur
ther action on any business until the
regular meeting, hence we understand
the last called meeting. Are we in error?
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-05
COFFEE and SUGAR 4!

AS ''baits.'' The so-called cash Stores
well know that every merchant fully
understands the trick, which is no
more or less than that the triding loss
upon the ''bait articles" be made up on
other goods. No extraordinary cute
ness is required in this, as tricks Of that
kind have frequently been practiced, but
not by well established legitimate mer-
camille Establishments. Good and reg
ular houses do not avail themselves Of
''bait tricks" nor do they believe in the
trick form Of advertising to sell a few
articles in the staple goods at lessthan
actual cost. We prefer advertising our
business in the local papers and wish
to live up to the rule Of
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-05

The Helena Herald in an article on
Artesian wells, makes the following SEN
sible suggestions.
again we urge the propriety of Con-
gress encouraging the sinking of these
wells by giving absolute title to $50 acres
making it equivalent to settlement and
all other improvements contemplated
under the homestead law. Even should
Congress 60 further and give $40 acres
we believe it would be wise liberality
that would promote the general interests
of the country. Though one flowing well
could not serve to irrigate but a few
acres it would serve to utilize the whole
country to the utmost. The natural pas
turage that would grow on a'whole Sec
ton would be little enough to encourage
any man to go into the stock business.
Some of our stock men would think q
whole township would he too email.
There are millions Of acres of our public
domain that never can be utilized except
by providing water and then selling in
large bodies that can be inclosed for pas
turage.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-05

Governor Crosby has granted his first
pardon since he has been in Office. The
reasons in this case were 30 apparently
just that he has departed from what
seemed to be his unflexible rule. We
have heretofore endorsed Gov: Crosby's
views in this matter, holding that the
reasons for exercising executive clemen-
cy must be paramount to warrant him in
interfering with the decision of courts
and juries.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-05

In the District Court, Of the First judicial
district, Of the Territory Of Montana, in and
for County Of Gallatin.
Colin ]. Baronett, Plaintiff:
against
Hamilton A. kearnes, Peter H.
Bronser, William H. Armstrong,
William Kearnes and Philip Lynch
Defend0nt6.
Action brought in the District Court, the
First Judicia! District Of the Territory Of Mon
tana, in and for the said County Of Gallatin,
and the complaint filed in said County OF
Galiatin, in the office Of the Clerk Of said Dis
The people of the Territory of Montana,
send greeting to Hamilton A Kearnes, Peter
H. BOrnser, William H. Armstrong, William
Kearnes and Philip Lynch, the above named
You are hereby required to appear in an
action brought against you BY the above
named plaintiff, in the District Court Of the
Montana, in and for said County OF Galletin,
and to answer the complaint iled therein,
within ten days, exclusive of the day Of serv-
lii served within this county; or II served
out of this county, but in this district, within
twenty days. Otherwise, within forty days-or
judgment by default will be taken against
p pHd; a''''''"s - Tue prayer '~'' ''"'
This action is brought to enforce the specific
performance Of contract, for decree OF the
owner and entitled to the possession, and en-
titled to have and receive the one-third Of the
money, the purchase pr,ce for q certain quartz
lode, to-wit: The Little Daisy" quartz lode,
situated in the New World Mining District,
Gallatin County, Montana Territory, fully
described in plaintiffs complaint herein, and
bargained and sold and to be paid for q in
said complaint set forth. For the appoint
ment of a receiver with the usual power. and
with special power to take and receive and
safely keep until the final determination OF
this cause, and until the further order Of the
court in the premises, all the purchase money
for said "Little Daisy quartz lode and other
mining property as in said complaint get
forth, for general and special relief and for
costs Of suit.
And you are hereby notified that II you TALL
to appear and answer the said complaint, e
above required, the said plaintiff will apply
tn the court for the relief demanded In the
complaint.
Given under my hand and the Seal Of the
(e@) District Court Of the First Judicial
~ in and for said County Of Galletin,
this 18th day of February, in the year ofour
Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty
four.
96d57wBy A. D. MCPHERSON, Deputy Clee1.
r. p. vivioa, AteoYDsv ~ fIe1ooG
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-05

Below will be found the bill in refer
ence to the issue of National Bank circu-
lation, as it passed the Senate.
Section l. That upon. any deposit
already or hereafter to be made OF any
United States bonds. bearing interest in
the manner required by Law at any
national banking association shall be en-
titled to receive from the Comptroller of
Currency circulation notes of different
denominations in blank, registered and
countersigned as is provided by law, not
exceeding in the whole amount the par
value of the bonds deposited; provided
that at no time shall the total amount of
such notes issued to any such association
exceed the amount at such time actually
paid in of its capital stock, and that all
laws in conflict with the provisions of
this act be and the same are hereby
repealed.
Section 2. That associations organized
for the purpose of issuing notes payable
in gold under the provisions of section
51S5 of tn Revised Statutes of the Unit
ed States, upon the deposit of any United
States bonds bearing interest with the
Treasurer of the United States, shall be
entitled to receive circulating notes to
the amount and in the manner prescrib-
ed in the act for other national banking
associations
Section 3. That all laws and parts of
laws of the United States inconsistent
with the provisions of this act be and the
same are hereby repealed.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-05

The chances for the admission of Da-
kota are very slight. The senate COM
mittee on Territories, after having made
up its mind, to report favorably on the
Harrison bill have suddenly switched
and reported substitute. 1t fixes the
northern boundary at the 45th parallel
and appoints a commission consisting of
the Governor, Chief Justice and United
States District Attorney, to district the
Territory for the purpose Of calling a
convention to be held ct Yankton in
December. The bill, however, does not
differ from the Harrison bill in other
particulars.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-05

The point has been made before the
House Committee on public lands, which
if tsnable will settle the question Of the
the forfeiture of the Northern Pacific
land grant. 1t is claimed that the gov
eminent has recognized the title of the
company to the land by virtue of the
law passed at the last Congress by which
q treaty was made with the Crow Indians
for right of way through their reserva-
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-05
Mr.. John Sherman, of Ohio, while rest.

Mr.. John Sherman, Of Ohio, while rest
ing from the Danville Investigation,
should 60 home and investigate that little
matter in Ohio, where family of three
negroes were murdered and their bodies
sold to medical college. While, as he
says the investigation at Danville reflects
no credit on the civilization of Virginia,
he should remember that there are
things happening in every State not cred
table to their civilization.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-05

The hanging of the cowboy futile, at
Spearfish, Dakota, is one of the most dis
graceful blots upon American civilization,
that has occurred for some time. No
matter how bad he may have been, his
helpless, wounded condition should at
least have excited the sympathy of his
assassins, for that is as mild a name as
we can give to these inhuman wretches.
An account of his hanging will be found
n another part of this paper.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-05

We trust that the efforts now being
made in Quitting the expedition for the
ralief Of the. absent Greeley and party
win meet with success and ,aftertha we
may have Arrest from explorations of that
character. Perhaps no expedition ever
fitted out goes better prepared to encoun-
ter the hardships of such q voyage. The
Offices Volunteering to lead the expedi-
ton are spoken of in the highest terms
and win no doubt profit some by the Bit
ter experience Of former expeditions. In
our opinion (outside of offering release
70 Lieut.. Greedy the game is not worth
the chase.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-05

A Warrington letter says: Zone Of
the ladies who receive on Fridays at
Willards, is the wife of Delegate Magin-
mis-, of Montana, and she is certainly an
addition to . group of society ladies lat
least the assembly found her so) and l
heard ladies soy the same, who like my
Delf, were calling on that day last week"
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-05
THE CHURCHES MUST GO.

Such was the title Of an article that
appeared in our paper some time ago,
from the pen of Rev. R. NJ. Stevenson.
He occupied more than a column in try
ing to explain the great necessity Of at
tending and contributing to the support
of the church-of course, he means his
particular church. It must appear to
every thinking person. that his zeal has
the better of his discretion. Such asser-
tons as the following, viz: "If the world
should seek to find to whom it is most
indebted for discoveries and Inventions;
in short for everything which has been
beneficial to the world, we do not fear
that the church would suffer, and "let it
be remembered too, that what is owed in
the world of literature and thought is to
christian men," l care not what depart
ment Of science or learning you enter,
there you will find christian men in the
vanguard. These are not facts, as history
proves. The Ozark Ages were the ages
of faith" Why is christian Spain zoo
years behind infidel France? What is
expressing the people of Russia to-day?
The organized Greek church. What was
the bulwark Of slavery in the United
States? The christian church. Nearly
all the most distinguished scientists Of
ancient and modern times have been OPP
posed to the prevailing religion of their
time. Such men as Huxley, Darwin,
Humboldt, Spencer, Tyndall, Draper and
a host of others, men who have given to
the world its present advanced ideas OF
science. who have raised humanity from
the grovelling plane in which christian
superstition had left it, are not of the
church. When our government was
struggling for an existance, the govern
ment that was to be an example to all
the world, the weight of opposition both
at home and abroad cane from the
church. The leading spirits of the new
Democratic Republic. Franklin, Paine
and Jefferson were free-thinkers. On
the other hand John Wesley, one of the
great lights of the church was doing all
in his power to uphold the divine right
of the Kings to rule" The scientist and
historian Draper informs us that religion
has ever waged fierce war against
science. Is it not from science, that we
We have derived better homes, better
food, better clothing. more liberal views
and more charity for all mankind. In
fact has not the church stood in the way
of the thing to be reformed? And is not
the chuach as much in debted to modern
civilization as modern civilization is to
christianity.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-05

It is learned that Bozeman's daily pa
per, the CHRONICLE, is about to incorpo-
rate on a stock basis of $1,000, in shares
of $50 each. The publisher, Mr.. Lang
horne, is said to have invested good
part of his means in efforts to put the
paper on its feet, but the times have been
hard and the community unable to res
pond with the liberality expected, and
unless well-to-do Democrats are willing
to come to his assistance the CHRONICLE
must stop or pass to others able to make
further and greater sacrifices. From
what we can learn Mr.. Langhorne thas
proceeded with the venture to the limit
that his finances justify and he asks that
party friends extend helping hand and
keep the paper above the accident Of
suspension. We belive number of Hell
ena Democrats have been invited to SUBJ
scribe. A piece of stock is said to have
been offered here yesterday for S12.-
Helena Herald.
A grain of truth in bushel of chaff.
True, Mr.. Langhorne has put all the
means he can spare in the CHRONICLE and
it may be true that some time it may be
stocked, but we will give the Herald one
hundred dollars for every Democrat in
Helena who has been asked by us to
subscribe for stock or who has been So
licited by anyone else with our know
edge or consent. Again, we will give one
hundred dollars for every piece of stock
now issued or held by anyone, or which
has been offered for sale as said above
for $1,000. We have no knowledge from
what source such information is derived.
but such rumors are calculated to work
this paper an injury and. may be started
for that purpose. The Courier a few
days ago intimated that the Democratic
"barl" of Helena had been tapped bv
this paper. We defy the proof to show
where the CHRONICLE has ever received
any money from Helena, other than SUBJ !
scription and advertising.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-05

The Northern Pacific railroad officials
do not seemed to be worried over the
action Of congress in reference to the for
fixture of their land grant. While it
seems to be the temper of the House to
declare forfeited all lands but those
earned prior to July 1879, We do not
believe 1t will ever become law. 1t
seems to us that they are late in legislat-
ing upon the question. The best we can
hope is, that they may regulate the price
of such lands.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-05

The bill introduced by Representative
Evins Of South Carolina, providing 'that
no person shall hereafter be appointed
Governor Of any Of the territories Of
Arizona, Dakota, Montana, Idaho, New
Mexico, Utah, Washington or Wymon-
ing, who has not been . resident of the
Territory for which he is appointed, for
ut least TIVE years next preceding the
date Of his appointment" has about "a
much show Of becoming q law as a re.
publican has Of being the next Presi-
dent.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-05

The feau. entertained that Benton
would be overlooked are now happily
dissipated, the ice george having broken
away, the river at Coal Banks had risen
fifteen feet and to within two inches of
overlooking. The river is running clear
Of ice and no ice gorges reported.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-05

The citizens Of Helena are moving in
the matter of building a narrow gauge
railroad to Benton. 1t is safe to say that
whatever project the business men Of
Helena undertake will be carried for.
ward to successful completion. We re.
gard the road - Of great importance ia
them and Of great benefit to all the nor.
thern potion Of the territory and trust
that the road will be built at no late day
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-05

We hope the assertion by President
Arthur that the happiest days of bis life
were when he was . school teacher, will
not deter schoolmasters from aspiring to
the position Of the presidency, or pre-.
vent them from encouraging the youths
under their charge, that they may some
time be . president of the United States.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-05

For the first time, we believe, in the
history of Kentucky, one of the descen-
dents of one of her distinguished famil-
les has been sentenced to the peniten-
tiary for the commission of q crime.
Will the papers of the Mort. also notice
that it was for killing q negro.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-05

The bill introduced by Senator Harri-
eoa sos re aAmissiop Of pskot., provides
ior . division Of the Territory and the
erection Of the northern part into the
Territory ofNorth Dakota, with the cap
ita1 q bismarck. Should this bill pass,
twill ssttls . much vexed question for
our neighbors, and Bismarck will have
Gauss for rejoicing.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-05

We publish to-day . correct copy Of
the times when, and where the terms Of
the District Court for this District will he
held, until further change is ordered by
the Supreme Court. It will be well for
those having an interest in this matter
to clip this out and paste it in their hats.
We have noticed that q number of the
papers have been publishing of late the
wrong dates and they may be misleading.
We copy from certified copy of the
order made by the Supreme Court and
can vouch for 1t being correct.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-05

Whatever may be the diversity Of opin-
ion as to whether the next President
shall be Democrat or Republican, it is
4 settled fact that he will be nominated
ut Chicago.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-05
ELLIS < BROWN !!
VERY IMPORTANT
CASH BUYERS

A system that will be more acceptable
to the community eud will in no way
conform to the rules Of the so-called
cash Stores" Unlike them, we never
distrust good, honest people by refus-
ing to allow them to take an article
to their Lomes for which they intend
to pay if suited. Neither do we offer a.
few leading articles such as
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-03-05

Tho Democratic Congressional Com
mittee has raised Came by appointing
him - one of the committee from Utah
Territory. Could they not find Q Cen
tilef -