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Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-11-12

of NE srny, Nevsnber 1, less. = Eo.
yemeer l, 1884 He says that durfua
tns 1me the entire territory under ~
snpexvision OF troops has bean unueu.
siiy free fr1m collisions roouiffng IN the
80 Of either hfe or prosperity, but thai
sne servioee ~ the military q TIA Wees
cannof safely be dispeussd With for
many years 70 come.
With Iiberai allowances Of ammuui-
son And bstter facilities fer target pcaeL
We nan hereeofofe, mueh tkouQhf ana
astenti0n has been given % rife firinQ.
Ine high scores attained IN the annual
contest Tor army prizss during the past
season attest the most gratifying pro-
Rress IN this vitality important branch
q mliieaxy tnetEuctiOn. The eetabiish-
ment Of higher grades Of shArpshooters
nas developed many marksmou of Won
oerful skill IN riae distanoss 10 70 1000
yards, and tt would nov BE- impossi bIe
fof oIoee linz Of bat<1e % sfaud nm -
fore 9 skirmish line composed OF our
qualified maxksmon.
The Lieutenant Geuerai expreases
great interest In the Nationsi Guard az
sne States, and thinks that Congress
snould designate q number Of men In
each state who should have control and
provide Tor them arms and camp and
garrison equipaRe under some wise
mefhod Of acoountiuQ for this property,
whenever the State Governments them
selves appropriate substantial Sums Of
money for the support Of their respect
i've military. In suoh manner that tbese
s1ms cannot be affected BY party Ieais-
With the exception Of our own csun-
mefoe and oar seaboard cities, he does
not think We should be much alarmed
as the probability Of wars with foreign
powers. since 10 would require more
than q million and . half Of men 20
make campaign upon land against us.
and to transport from beyond the ocean
thst nnmber Of soldiers, with all their
munitions OF war. their cavalry, artillery
and infantry, even II not moleeted bv
the United States while IN transit, would
demand large part Of the shipping Of
all Europe. He earnestly invites imme-
diate attention to the defsnselsss oondi-
tion Of the seabosrd cities, and urgently
recommends an early beginning Of q
general system of sea coast fortifica-
tions, 4 10 be constructed according 10
the requirements involved in the latest
improvements In heavy artillery.
This Nation,n he says, is growing
20 rapidly that there are signs Of other
troubles, which / hope will not occur,
and which will probably not come upon
AZ II capital and labor will only be con-
servative. Still, IL should be remem-
bered that destructive explosives ars
easily made, and that banks, United
States sub-treasuries, public buildings
and large mercantile houses can be
readily demolished and the commerce
Of entire cities destroyed by infuriated
people with means carried with perfect
safety to themselves in the pockets Of
their clothing"
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-11-12
clothing"
Tem Thumbs Esaase.
YMoUrH, Nov. 10.--In the O.

PLYMOUTH, Nov. 10.-In the County
Probate Court today the first account OF
the executor of Charles g. Stratton
tom Thumb) was presented for pro-
bate. it shows balance, after all
debts an6 expenses are paid, Of SIG. .431.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-11-12

A ra,1poUND. GOOD AS NEW.
"a are-proof. NcNeal & Urban safe ID
cfYrred for sale q Q bargain Asa IN
once 10 Lef- Inquire q this ofIlcs. ociS
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1884-03-20
LOCAL NEWS.

Winter seems to linger in the lap OF
spring, with a great deal of composure
and serenity, maby pin would sxped-
late his flight somewhat.
c. G. Snow took his departure on last
Fridays coach, for St. Paul. 1t is
thought his trip there is in relation to
matters connected with the Collar Co.
The dance given last Thursday even
ing, for the benefit of the Maiden String
Band, netted the boys neat little sum,
and was surprisingly well attended, for
the brief notice given. All present
seemed to enjoy themselves hugely.
The music was frst-class; the recent
acquisition to the band adding largely
to the merits of the organization. We
heartily recommend them to the public.
We are informed by A. G. Johnson
that the pilgrim cattle brought into
the Judith country last summer by I.
C. Power & Bro. have come through
the winter and with only the slightest
loss. A large number of them were
driven beyond Fort Maginnis, where
the snow was very light and other con-
ditions favorable. The younger and
weaker ones were kept in the vicinity
of GOV. Brooks ranch, and were fed
hay during the "cold snap River
/ Press.
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1884-03-20
Marrow Escape.

The report of n gun fired in the
streets, one evening last week, brought
the majority of our citizens ont to see
what had happened. It seems our
worthy friend, f. c. Dwinelle, on leav-
ing a cutter in front of his cabin, on
Main street, caught hold of a double
barreled shot gun and drew it out from
under the seat, with the muzzle pointed
toward him, when the hammer, COM
ing in contact with the seat, discharged
one barrel The charge carried away
portion of his coat-tail besides scorch-
ing his pants considerable. 1t was u
narrow escape. DIVINE had a COM
plection for II short time that would
have compared f;tvorably with the
Jersey Lily" He is a little short on
coat but long on experience.
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1884-03-20
The Condition Of Stock.

Although the winter, thus far has
been quite severe, the snow fall in this
section exceptionally large, still, from
what information we can gather, the
losses sustained by cattle and sheep
men, are but trihing. From Mr.. Stuart,
who has one of the largest bands of
cattle in Montana, we learn that stock
is doing WE'LL he only suffering the
loss of few calves by the recent heavy
snow fall, which is rapidly disappearing
from the ranges from the effect of the
warm sun and the old reliable chinook.
Power & Brooks, on Warm Springs
creek, have lost q few head of state
cattle, driven in last fall, but not enough
to condemn the experiment in this
section, whatever may be the expert
ence in other portions of the territory.
1t has been hard winter and a severe
test Of the practicability of such inn
portations, which, if successful, will add
a new feature to the industry in this
region.
The sheep men are in no way cast
down; their bands being free from scab
and other infectious diseases, and win
tering well. Those engaged in the in
dustry in this vicinity, are, as a genera!
thing, well provided with good sheds
and plenty of hay. The approach of
the lambing period is looked forward
to with great deal Of anxiety and a
warm and early spring is much desired
to guarantee the usual increase.
The fine weather of the past few days
gives promise of an early breaking up,
and causes Il broad smile to peryads
the countenanccs of stock men as well
as citizens engaged in other pursuits.
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1884-03-20
SHEARING At CLAGETT.

The wool growers in the vicinity OF
Maiden mad meeting in that town ON
the 1st inst, and among other things
resolved to drive their sheep to the
mouth Of the Judith to shear, and from
that point they will ship their wool.
G. r. Norris, of Clagctt, was present,
and agreed to have sheds erected, and
conveniences for the wool growers of
that section provided. This scheme
will do very well for those who want to
ship their wool, but if they want to sell,
it will pay the&n to come Il good many
miles further to Benton, where there
will be active competition not only
among wool buyers, but-when IT
comes to purchasing supplies-among
our merchants. s.--River Press.
The position taken by the River
Press on this subject is a little one
sided. Knowing the reasons that led
to the choosing of Clagett by the
wool growers as the point to which to
drive their sheep, and ship from, we
are confident that they have acted
wisely. As to buyers, if they want the
wool, they will gladly go to Clagett
and pay as much for it at that point
as at Benton, Regarding supplies
these men prefer to patronize home
industries, especially when the price j:
/ less than it is after the feight is paic
! from Benton.
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1884-03-20

Montana is destined to become the
great mining centre Of the world.
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1884-03-20
DELAYED MAILS.
A Correspondent Goes for the Benton Southern
Line in an UncharitabIe Manner.
JUDITH BASIN, March 10, '84.


JUDITH BASIN, March 10, '84.
EDITORS MINERAL ARGUS:
In your issue Of March 9th, under
the head Of Delayed Mails you say;
ION the Benton Southern, running be-
tween here and Martinsdale, the delay
from the same cause, (high waterl has
been of equal duration" 1t is an old
saying that "what is everybody's busi
ness, is nobody's business" and as long
as no official complaint is made, the
same advantage will be taken of a "long
suffering public" that has been taken
upon this line for the last six months.
SO far as any delay being caused upon
this line from "high water" it is a well
known fact that (at least between Ubet
and Maginnis) the crossing of the
streams have been solid all winter, in
fact the best part of the road. The
only stream that has been open is Big
Spring Creek, over which there is a
bridge that cost the builders and county
some three or four hundred dollars.
The real cause of the miserable man
ner in which the mails are delivered
upon this line is the don't care a
d--mishness" Of the contractor, who
(snugly ensconced upon his ranch at
Martinsdale) don't care whether the
mails come through or not, so long as
he can draw his quarterly div. The
contractor or contractors have been
over the line once since last October,
and the whole business is left to the
drivers who Though doing the best they
can with the miserable outfit placed at
their disposaD have been unable to
compete with the severe winter, and
their repeated request of the contractor
for additional facilities are treated with
silent contempt.
1t is true the roads have been in g
worse condition than usual this winter
but there has been, or is not, anything
to prevent the regular delivery of the
mails, had any extra efforts been made
But is it not II farce that q tri-weekl,
mail should be delivered once a week
occasionally twice, month after month
and no notice be taken of the matter
by the proper authorities, when private
parties have been going over the same
route all winter, easily making the
time the mail ought to make. a party
left the vicinity of Beaver creek las
week, % miles, from Maginnis, at ter
O'Clock A. NJ, and returned from
Maginnis at II o'clock p. NJ, the same
day, while it took the mail four days tC
make the trip from Ubet, only 2:
miles further. An occasional loss of ;
trip is to be expected in winter, bu
now, when the winter breaks up, ant
the coolies and depressions become ful
of water, and the roads really in Il bac
condition, unless the attention of th'
department is called to the matte
(which alone will make the contractor
fulfil their cOntract) we will be lef
without mails entirely. Yours truly,
VICTIM.
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1884-03-20
Stock Growers Attention!

A meeting of the stock-growers is
hereby called to convene at Ii. P.
Brooks ranch, on Warm Spring Creek,
Monday, March 31st.
Stockmen who have herds ranging
between Big Spring Creek and Black
Butte, are desired to be present.
II. P. BROOKS.
JAMES FERGUS & SON.
JAMES DEMPSEY.
OFTEN & RANGES.
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1884-03-20
BILLINGS DIRECTORY.

BE- Parties who find billings their supply point,
will do we'll to patronize the firms whose business
cards appear below. II. Clark & Co., are the cheap
est and best wholesale general merchandise dealers;
L. H. Fenske and s. H. Erwin, for liquors, etc.
The Park hotel is one of the best in Montana.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-06
On a Tear.

Four young Davenport dudes were in
town last night, bent on havinga glorious
time, and they had it. They commenced
bowling up" about half past eight
o'clock and went from saloon to saloon
treating each other, About ten O'Clock
they wound up their peregrinations in
front of the court house on Third avenue,
and set Into have a war dance. All the
dudes were 50 drunk that they had to
''join hands" in order to stand up.
While they were cutting up, crowd OF
Rock Island boys came along and com
menced "guying" them. The Davenpor
boys got mad, and swore at the othel
fellows. One of the Rock Island gang, {
big six footed chap, grabbed one of the
Davenport boys by the throat and nearly
choked the breath out of him, soaring In.
companions nearly TO death. The RocR
Island gang then went up to the other
crowd, and gave them five minutes to gc
out of town, and the last seen of then
they were going up Second avenue towards
the bridge on dead run
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-06

George Turner was formerly marshal OF
Alabama, and Paul Strobach was his deputy.
Brewster Cameron, of Pennsylvania, was sent
down there as special agent of the depart
ment of justice, and he reported finding some
technical errors in Strobach's accounts. The
report, it appears, had the effect of
causing Strobachs indictment, although the
latter was acquitted. George Turner acted
as the accused mans lawyer and protector
throughout the whole affair. This was sew
eral years ago, and subsequently when Stro-
bach's name came up for confirmation in the
senate as marshal, it was rejected on account
of the old scandal
Turner and Strobach we're elected as dele
gates to the Republican National convention.
The three men met the other night in
Frank Hatton's room at the Pacific, and
Cameron was hotly denounced as scoundrel
A fight would have happened then and there
had not Mrs. Hatton been in an adjoining
room,
Wednesday evening Cameron entered the
Pacific rotunda, accompanied by j. Fl. Bow.
man. Turner walked up, and again denounc
ing Cameron as scoundrel, struck him over
the head with his clenched fist. Cameron
'S'oiehueu ~ uodiiub HIS dsSaiiuilt u hodS J
blow with flexible cane. The Pennsyl
vanian then tried to get away, but Strobacl
pursued him and was promptly knocked
down
As Strobach arose, Cameron stepped back
and drew his revolver. The excitement by
this time was intense, and it was only by
the merest chance that a tragedy
was prevented The two southerner
dropped their hands to their hip-pockets, bu
before shot could be fired the crowd inter
fered and the police arrived on the scen'
The officers were asked to place Strobach ant
Turner under arrest, but refused to do SO, a
they had not witnessed tue fight.
The episode was the talk of the night in TIN
hotels, and in spite of the influences brough
to bear it Is thought that the end is not yet
Grave fears are entertained of more des
derate meeting.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-06
On the Rail,

Passenger travel is light just now OF
the railroad.
The Cannon Ball train was only eighI
minutes late this morning.
There were eighteen engines in the c.
r. & p. round house this morning.
The Chicago, Milwaukee Il St. Pau
folks announce that they will again re
duce river freight rates.
The Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
folks brought in Barrett's show from Gen
eseo at three o'clock this morning.
The Rock Island & Peoria folks arr
now busily engaged in graveling and bal
asting their track 1t is intended tha
the track of this road shall be as smootl
as glass.
Work is rapidly prospering on the c. B
& Q. depot. The painters will ge
through painting the outside this week
The Wild Irishman, the new fast trail
on the Rock Island & Peoria road is fas
becoming a favorite with the travelin!
public. Superintendent Sudlow is TO b
| congratulated.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-06
Jealously and suIpburtc Acid.

ST. LOUIS, June 6-John Stanton, disso-
lutte character, living at 1928 North Broad
way, dashed goblet of sulphuric acid upon
his wife as she lay in bed. For two years
Stanton and lis wife have not lived agree
ably together. In May, 1892. Stanton sneaked
into his wife's room, in the Parker
house, on Broadway and Morgan
street, and shot her twice,
once in the face and again In the breast. He
was arrested at the time. but her life saved
and she refused to prosecute him. He was
then released, and sort of reconciliation
took place. He is an engineer, and went to
work on the river A few minutes after
o'clock in the morning he entered his wife's
room at his mothsr-in-law's boarding
house, while under the influence
of liquor, and began to abuse her.
She took exception to some of his abuse,
and with curse he dashed the burning acid
on her face, breast, and banda The unfor
tunate woman gave n shrek of anguish
while he ran down stairs and made his es
cape. The woman's eyes were destroyed
and her face ami breast burned i'll q horrible
manner She is still conscious, but suffering
intense agony. Portions of the flesh on her
arms and neck Is peeling OF in great flakes
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-06
BLAINE NOMINATED.
The Man from Maine Captures the Re
publican Nomination for
the Presidency.
Only Four Ballots Required to Decide
the QnestiOn--.An Easy
Victory.
ILLINOIS DROPS LOGAN AND GIVES Hen
SUPPORT TO BLAINE, WHICH NoMIN.
ATEs HIM.
LAST EVENINGS SESSION.

CHICAGO, June 6-The convention re-
convened at 1885 last evening, when the
roll of states was called for the nominating
of candidates. When Connecticut was
reached, Mr. Brandegee arose and pre-
sented the name of Gen. Joseph X. Haw>
ley, from the nutmeg state. The gentle
men spoke for twenty-five minutes.
Shelby Cullom, the Junior senator of
Illinois put in nomination the senior sen,
alor, Gen. John A Logan. Gen. Prentiss,
of Missouri. seconded the nomination
Judge West, the blind orator of Ohio,
nominated James G. Blaine, of Maine.
The nomination was seconded by ex Gov
ernor Davis. of Minnesota, 7. c..
Platt, Of New York, W. c..
Goodloe, of Kentucky, and G. A,
Grow, of Pennsylvania. President
Chester A. Arthur was nominated by
Mr.. Townsend, of New York. which was
seconded by Bingham, of Pennsylvania
John Sherman, the Buckeye state can
didate, was placed in nomination by
Judge Foraker, of Ohio and seconded by
Judge Holt, of Kentucky.
The speeches were all brilliant oratori-
cal efforts. and were greeted with wilt
enthusiasm and unbounded applause
The l0udest demonstration was made upoI
the mention of Blaine and Arthur. wher
the mass of humanity went fairly wild
with excitement.
CHICAGO, June g. The convention re
assembled at 10 o'clock this morning anC
Immediately went to balloting
First ballot-Blaine S34!; Arthur 27S
Edmunds SO; Logan 634; John Sherman
80; Hawley 13; Lincoln 4 Gen. Sherman
2.
Second ballot-Blaine $40; Arthur 376
Edmunds 50; Logan 81; John Sherman
%; Hawley 13; Lincoln 4 Gen. Sherman
.
Third ballot-Blaine 375; Arthur 274
Logan So; Edmunds 80; John Sherman
25; Lincoln 8; Hawley 13; ard ". T
| Sherman .
REFUSED TO ADJOURN.
The Arthur men endeavorld TO adjourn
the convention after the thi rd ballot, bu
they Were defeated by vote of ASS tC
366.
| VICTORIOUS BLAINE.
| On the fourth ballot Illinois desertet
Logan, and cast her strength for Blaine
which gave him Ala votes, three NOR
than enough to nominate him.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-06
The River.

The Pittsburgh will be up tonight.
The Saltwater came down last night
with large raft.
The Josephine was in and out on her
regular trip this morning.
The river is rising and has been on the
raise for the past four days.
The Libbie CoDger was in and out on
her regular tip this morning.
The Josephine will go up at noon Mon
day, and will carry load of excursionists
The Fanny Lewis, in charge of Capt
Lombard, was at this landing this morn
ing, en- rOure tie ct. Paul.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-06

Hostess Ito gentleman her hus-
band has brought home to dinner)-
How well you speak English, Mr..
-" Mr.. - (not understanding
-"Yes, l ought to-" Hostess-''But
you speak it remarkably well. "
Mr.. -, / ought. l have lived here
all my life. In fact, 1 was born in
New York. Hostess-"Why, how
strange! / am sure that my hus-
band told me that you were q Bohe-
mian. IN r Life.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-06

DR.. Prices Vanilla flavor Is extracted
from the vanilla pod. obtained from Mex
leo. This popular flavor, as made by DR..
Price. embodles all of the delicate aroma
of this agreeable frnit, and is free from
the strong, rank taste of those extracts
sold as vanilla. If something nice is
wanted to flavor, get Dr. Prices Special
FlavOring extracts.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-06
THE DEMOCRACY.
An Alleged Positive Statement from
Tilden.
CcVeatiORs in Vermont, Connecticut,
Maryland and Montana
Ali for Tilden and
Hendricks.

WASHINGTON CITY, June 6.-The Star
Eays that Representative Dorsheimer on last
Friday wrote letter to Charles A. Dana,
begging him to go to Mr.. Tilden and urge
him to declare himself on the nomination
question; that Mr.. Dana did go,
and that Mr. Tilden listened pa
tiently to what The Sun editor had to say.
He then declared that he had
never for moment wavered
in his purpose to forbid the use of
his name, and had two months ago written q
letter in which, in the most positive, en-
phatic and unequivocal terms, he not only
refuses the use of his name, but declares that
he will not accept a nomination if rendered
him. He added that he intended to make II
public at once, but friends induced him tC
retain it till the meeting of the New York
state Democratic convention this month
when it will be given to the public.
VERMONT.
MONTPELIER, VT, June 9Th Demo
cratic state convention assembled with 5O
delegates in attendance The mention
of Tilden's name by Chairman McGettricl
was received with thunders of applause
The following were chosen delegates
at-large to Chicago: B. B. Small
ley, John c. Burke, Frank H. Bascom, Amo'
Aidrich. Presidential electors -at-large-J.
W. Price, James N. johnson and r. f.
Powers.
The following nominations were made TO
state officers: Governor, l. W. Redington
lieutenant governor, N. P. Bowman; treas
urer, Henry GilIet; secretary of state, H. F
| Brigham.
CONNECTICUT.
NEW HAVEN, Conn, June 6.-The Demo
cratic state convention was largely attended
| Charles NJ. Joslyn was chosen temporary
| chairman. Every allusion to Tilden wa!
| cheered.
MARYLAND.
BALTIMORE, Nd, June 6. The DeAocrati
state convention to elect sixteen delegates t
the Democratic national conventiondt Chi
cago, and eight presidential electors, met a
noon. There was large attendance z. b
Laird was made temporary chairman, AM
after the committees were appointed reces
| was taken.
On reassembling the committee on creden
tials reported every county and distric
represented and no contests. The temporar.
chairman was made the permanent one.
Ex-Governor Whyte, chairman Of the com
mittee on resolutions, reported platform
declaring renewed adherence to the declars
tions of the conventions of 1876 and 1880.
MONTANA.
BUTTE, M. T., June 6-The Democrat
territorial convention met at Deer Lodge
and elected Samuel Ward and S. r. Hause
delegates to the Chicago convention. The
are for Tilden and Hendricks.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-06
Far Rant

Two story brick house of seven rooms,
with large yard and barn; rent SIS per
month; on oath street between Moline
avenue and 9th avenue. Enquire of P
Fries s. Co. 6tf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-06-06
STRoBAcH AND CAMERON.
Pistols and KnOck-Downs Between
Politicians.

Politicians.
CHICAGO, June 6-There was sensation
Wednesday night in the Grand Pacific hotel,
caused by fight which, but for the inter
ference of the police. would have resulted in
bloodshed. Those who took part in the
violent alteration were Brewster Cameron,
a nephew of Attorney General Brewster, on
one side, and on the other George Turner and
Paul Strobaeh, delegates from Alabama.
The events that led up to the quarrel were
these: