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tended to have nine months school, ana IL
is hoped that the citizens will complete
the school house at an early date. Hill q
Gibson are ready to deed the lots to the
district as soon as desired. We learn that
several families will move into town this
winter to send their children to school.
1t is the intention OF the trustees to have
a first-class school in every respect.
BoRN-In Great Falls, on Saturday,
August 30, 1885, to Mr.. and Mrs Jonas
Higgins, a bouncing boy.
This event marks an important epoch
in the history of Great Falls, this being
the first child which seen the light OF
day first in this growing city. In future
years when Great Falls shall be number
ed among the great cities of the north
west, this %youngster, grown to manhood,
will have the distinction and honor which
which is frequently conferred upon the
"tirst born,"in many Of our western towns
and cities.
Among the many large fortunes that
have been made in the cattle business in
Montana from small beginnings may be
mentioned the successful venture Of Sam
| uel Ford, of the South Fork of Sun river,
who started with q herd of th~irty-one i'll
1870. Up to the present time he has sup
ported his family and improved a large
ranch by selling from year to year the
regular increase of steers. Notwithstand-
ing the number sold in the last fifteen
years and the shipment yesterday from
the Helena stock yards of a third interest
in $50 fat cattle, his original band has in
creased until he has eighteen hundred
left. This showing is only one out of
hundreds that have made good livings and
handsome profits out Of a start of asmall
band of cattle.-Herald.
DIED-In Great Falls, Friday evening,
September 4, 1885, George w. Murdoch,
of Bright's disease of the kidneys, aged
80 years.
Deceased was a Nova Scotian by birth,
but had been in Montana for the past
eight years, following the vocation of
hunter and trapper at times, and had also
been a miner, cook and river man, and
during his s%ojourn in the Territory has
been in almost every section and place Of
importance in it. He was a large and
powerful man, but owing to the utter dis
regard of the natural laws Of health,
which he practiced, was broken down.
He came to Great Falls Monday, the 31st
ult., from Sun River, having been engaged
on the Fort Shaw wood drive, as fore
man. He was taken sick Wednesday, and
although medical aid was called in and
everything done for him possible, he died
Friday evening. He had 40 effects or his
person to give any information as to his
former place Of residence in Nova Scotia,
or the names of any of his relatives. He
was buried Saturday afternoon, on Pros
pect Hill, and was followed to his last
resting place by quite q number of our
citizens who paid him the last tribute man
pay to those who go before. Judge Huy
officiated at the grave.
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H SPRING.

FOR THE TRIBUNE
Close beside the great Missouri
Ere it takes its second leap,
Is a spring of sparkling water,
Like a river broad and deep.
Standing IN its grassy margin,
While aloft the eagles soar,
Lazily, yet ever %watchful,
One can hear the mingled roar
Of the falls of the Black Eagle
And the Rainbow swathed in mist,
Ghostly white then opalescent
Slows when by the sun god kissed.
Right in front the wild, brown river,
Hurrying, foaming, rushes by,
Greeted by the spring with laughter
docs it laugh " does it sighD
Emerald green its unknown depths are,
Vexed as by some spirits spell,
See how far beneath the surface
How the rising waters swell.
Can it be a foul %enchanter,
Hid within an undine bound,
Or perchance some famous wizard
Here a righteous prison has found?
Years ago, before the white man
Fer had pressed this fountains brink,
Came the antelope and bison,
IT, L 49,. - L 3 =
Hither came the warrior Piegans
On their way to fight the Crow,'
Stood upon its verge and wondered
What could mean this power below,
Which so sore the waters troubled
That they writhed as if in pain,
But tho long they stood and marveled,
All conjecture was in vain,
Till the medicine men explained it,
Why the fountain rose and fell;
And with awe each warrior listened
To the tale they had to tell.
"Know," said they, "this is a river
Flowing from the sun gods land,
Near the lakelet where it rises
Does the sun-god's tepee stand.
"And whatever is cast in here,
When the boiling waters rise,
Passes yonder to the sun-god,
Far away within the skies"
Hurried then each dusky warrior
Food to bring and offerings rare,
Cast them all within the Fountain
Breathing many a fervent ray.r.
And the mighty sun-god heard them,
In the tepee BY the lake;
Granted every mans petition.
Deigned their proffered gifts to take.
Years have passed, and to the fountain
Come the painted braves no more,
But above within his tepee,
Sits the snn-god as Of yore.
Sadly looks he on the lakelet,
For its FLASHING raves ne'er bring
Now, as in the years long vanished,
Offerings from the mystic spring.
-HeEs NJ.
FOOL AND PHILOSOPHER.
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Notice of Final Entry.
Land Office at Helena, Montana,

Land Office at Helena, Montana,
August Is 1885.
NOTICE is hereby given that the following
to make final proof in . of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Register
and Receiver of the O.. S. Land Office at helena.
Montana, T. on September %, 1885, viz:
George l.. Harvey, who made p~reemption y. S.
No 5733 for the So SE4 sec II and the Wa NEA
sec 20. tip 25NR6W
QHe names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cuLtiyation.o of,
said land, viz: Henry b. Wade and George W.
Kinney of Choteau, Montanta and John WaWade
and John W Eddy of Holena, Montana
F. Atkinson, Register.
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NEIHART NOTES.
NEIEART, NJ. T., Sept. 6, 1884

NEHABT, NJ. T., Sept. g., 1884.
Editor of the TRIBUNE:
| find the people of this place feeling
buoyant over the prospects of reaping the
Iucre in due course of time. The mine
owners look upon their property not as
they do in mining camps, a lottery enter
prise, but as something of financial value,
the same as any other property, and well
they may, for it requires no E1PER to
tell you there is great wealth in these
mines. The owners set an example wor-
thy of admiration. They do not harrass
a visitor by telling him Of their immense
leads. They are contented with what
they have and show it by their indepen-
dent actions.
The mines are situated on Belt creek,
about As miles by the new route from
Great Falls. The road is avery fair Mon
tana one, but a great Improvement could
be made by following Belt creek down to
a point near Great Falls, where the grade
out would be easy to ascend.
The smelter aoW being constructed by
the Hudson Mining Co. will be il run
ming order by October 18th. 1t is not
likely the mill will do custom work, as
the Mountain Chief, owned by them, will
furnish ore sufficient to run it regularly.
This mine shows the largest body of ore
| ever saw. 1t is IA feet wide now and
improving as the shaft is being sunk. An
effort was made to buy the mill and mine
of this company, but no ordinary amount
Of money would purchase it. The own
ers claim that they have a million dollars
worth Of ore in sight.
The groupe Of mines purchased by
Messrs. Broadwater, Ryan & Hill have
been tapped by numerous shafts and tun-
nels, each entrance developing very rich
ore in immense bodies. 1t is expected
that work will be resumed on this prop
erty soon.
Considerable work is being done on
Carpenter creek, three miles from here.
The Uncle George" owned principally
by Mr.. Burghardt, is there. Mr.. B.. tells
me that the company will put in a mill On
this property next spring.
The town makes a very creditable APP
pearance for II so young. There are
five large buildings now in course of cree
ton. One of these is to be a business
house for Spencer, Main & Hoffman, of
White Sulphur Springs. They expect to
put in a suitable stock of goods for the
trade soon.
Mr.. Hussay has the only store now open
and is enjoying a good trade.
Brennan & Sellew have a saloon excel
1ently furnished and we'll stocked. Their
bar is handsome enough for the taste of a
Boston swell. Their rooms are always
crowded with visitors, and it is a good
place to go to learn the news.
CORRESPONDENT.
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LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE OF FINAL ENTRY.
LAND OFFICE AT HELENA, MONT.
Aur1St % 1SSS

AuStSt q, IoSl. 7
NOTICE is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
that said proof will be made before e. E. By
water. Notary Public, in and for Choteau
county, Montana, at Sand Coulee, on Oct. 10,
1885, viz:
William L Allen, who made Presumption DIS.
No. 6034, for the VIZ, EH, N E14, S VIZ, S E4
N W., Section 80, TIP 20, N of R E
He name the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and eultiytion Of
said Land, viz: Samuel Dean. Harris j Clark,
James G Anthony, Gran Mexican, all of Great
Falls, Montana.
F. Atkinson, Register.
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NE1HART, NJ. T., Sept. s, 1885,

Editor Of the TRIBUNE:
The sale of the interests in the Montana
Belle and St. Julien mines has cheered
and raised the hopes of the miners gen
orally.
Other mines owned by Crandall, Mel
hart, &C., located on the same veins, will
now rapidly ONE to the front. These
mines are of equal value to these sold, and
lay between them and the Snow creek
mines.
Parties owning real estate on Main
street are asking $50 a foot for lots.
The "Mountain Chief mine, owned by
the Hudson Mining company, is at present
prominently THE MINE of northern
Montana. When first sinking this mine
there were two veins, sixty feet apart.
The shaft was sunk 100 feet on the east
vein, and prosecuting being done, it was
found the west vein had dipped thirty
feet nearer to the other one. The shaft
was then sunk another hundred feet when
it was found the two veins had joined,
with an almost perpendicular strike. On
prosecuting, the width was found to be
II feet 4 inches, with solid, welI-defined
walls, and ore from wall to wall. Mixed
in this ore are Jumps as large as a mans
fist, Of Black sulphates of silver ~assaying
as nigh as $4,000 per on. This showing
is more than magnifcent-it is phenom-
inal.
A large number Of other mines are be-
ing represented, and all improve as depth
is attained.
The miners here are ~anxiously looking
for the resumption Of work by the Ryan
81 Broadwater syndicate, as it conduces to
the prosperity of the camp.
Ex-MINER.
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July 4, 1885.

Last Chance Gulch. He did not make a
success of mining and shortly afterward
turned his attention to the cattle business,
| which at that date was in its infancy, and
became one of the gallant knights OF
the plains" He has been working him
self up until he now has a herd of cattle
of his own, and one of the finest ranches
and ~pleasantest homes in the beautiful
Chestnut valley, and as he expressed him
self to me, he ''lived only for his wife and
children" Mr.. ThoTougliman is now en-
route to the States, having in charge the
Chestnut beef herd. This visit to Chica-
go will be quite an interesting event in
his life, as it will be his first visit east
since he cast his fortune in Montana,
twenty-three years ago. For t%wenty-one
years Mr.. Thoroughman lived in Montana
before he seen a railroad or heard the
wears before he seen a steamboat. Like
most of the old-timers who had any
thrift at all, he is now in very comfortable
circumstances and enabled to take life
easy and enjoy such luxuries as money
can provide OR the heart desire.
[ notice in the current number of the
Tranchant an elaborate railroad article,
concerning the projected construction of
a railroad from the main line of the N.
P. to Neihart. The article is logical
and apparently worthy of consideration
by the n. 2. officials if they intend tap
| ping the camp, but there is one point
which the Tranchant has failed to take
into consideration, and one, too, OF I'M
| portance, and that is, Great Falls is left
| out altogether. That won't do, Mr.. Tran
| chant. While I do not care to be consid-
cred egotistical, I am convinced that the
| first railroad which penetrates the Belt
mountains will be from the Great Falls
side of the range.
The reports from Neihart which reach
| me from time to time are of the most en-
| couraging character. | hear it predicted
by perfectly reliable men that Neihart is
likely to o~utrival any silver camp in the
world. All the prospects improve with
development, and some of the mines
| which are developed to some extent show
a body of ore which in quality and guam
| tity seems almost incredible. Butte will
possibly come in as the second greatest
silver producing camp in the world when
the Neihart district is developed.
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The first meeting of the school trustees
of District No. 8 was held Tuesday last.
Paris Gibson was elected chairman. IT
was voted to offer Rev. j. NJ. Largent the
position Of teacher, and TO have the school
term commence between the middle of
September and first of October, Or as soon
as the school house is finished. 1t is in
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1885-09-12

There has been only W deaths In
Great Falls since its inception. Rather
a healthy community.
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Work on the wing dam was necessarily
suspended last week, IN account of the
low temperature.
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We understand the South Fork beef
drive shipped from Helena, instead of via
the Canadian Pacific.
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We hear of numerous complaints from
ranchers of attacks on their poultry yards
by coyotes and skunks.
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EsTRAY TAkEN UP.

Came to my place, in Sand Cou1ee, Choteau
county, Montana, in August. 1884, one small bay
horse, 10 or II years old; black name and tail.
No brands. The owner can have the horse by
proving property and paying charges.
July z, 1885. GEORGE WREN.
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A steady wind storm of unusually high
velocity visited this section last Monday.
No damage was done, other than to slight
1y twist out of plumb a number of new
buildings in course of erection here.
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The ezoursionists from Fort Benton,
doing the country tributary to the Falls,
returned Saturday, after a very pleasant
trip, barring d few days of stormy wealth
er encountered at this place.
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II. p. Rolfe is said to be the best shot
with "cold pizen'' of any nan on the up
per Missouri.
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Messrs. Carter& Tasker, live stock COM
mission merchants of Chicago, are on the
the ground and are tryingto purchase the
Chestnut beef herd.
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The past two weeks has been a puzzler
to the antique Montanian, who, of course,
never remembers Of seeing such weather
before.
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be put in.

The Chestnut beef drive of 500 head
started for Billings this week. They ex-
pect to be on the trail from twenty to
twenty-five days.
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S. S. Whittier is doing some fancy
work on the new school building.
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E. B. Largent has placed US under obi
cations for kind fayors. Thanks, Berk.
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We publish two communications in this
issue from Neihart.
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Great Falls has the handsomest livery
barn in the Territory.
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W. J. Pratt has the foundation laid fol
new dwelling house.
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Chas. Wegner's new building is loom
ing up. As soon as completed a large
stock of shelf and builders hardware will
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1885-09-12

Hotter Bros. mill steamed up Monday
and is now running on full time.
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Robert T~horoughman, captain Of the
Chestnut beef drive, accompanied by his
estimable wife and daughter, came in
from the camp one day this week. Mr..
Thoroughman informs us that he will
drive to Billings for the Chicago market
about 800 prime beeves, and while in the
east will purchase 40 head of thorough
bred bulls, for the Chestnut association,
of the Hereford, Polled Angus and Short
Horn breeds.
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SPRAY OF THE FALLS.

Some little poker playing among the
boys now.
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FOOL AND PHILOSOPHER.

Jerry Collins, of the Press, says that the
Great Objector, Holman, has been partially
won over on the side of right and justice,
and that at the next session of Congress
it is probable lie will not oppose the open
ing of the great Indian reservation in
Northern Montana, even if he does not
favor it. 1t issa burning shame that our
government has been so lenient in this
matter, and allowed a barrier to remain
in the fairest portion of its domain, to the
detriment of its development and good
name.
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A man that continually brags about his
previous achievements, or in other words
toots his own horn, can be put down every
time for a chump. A mans work will
speak louder than any self-laudation he
may shoot off. Do YOU sable?
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There IS some talk Of organizing a Citi-
Zens club here.
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Murphy, Maclay & Co, received anoth-
er invoice Of goods from Helena last
week. They now have a large and com
plete stock. By referring to their adver-
tisement on the first page you can see
what goods they keep in stock. They are
offering some tempting inducements to
lnEers
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Bates, one of the parties to the recent
shooting affray at Cora creek has been
heard from. He is in Missouri, and ow-
ing to circumstances is not likely to re-
turn.
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It is time some move was made toward
locating a cemetery. The persons
already buried here have found a resting
place upon private property. This
matter should not be allowed to rest any
longer. 1t is a duty the living owe to the
departed, to see that they are inferred in
a suitable place, where their remains can
rest forever free from Dissertation, which
cannot be the case if they are buried up
IN private property.
Murphy, Maclay s. Co. are doing a bet
ter business than ever before. The prices
at which they are now selling goods is
bound to build them up a fine trade. We
were Informed by a gentleman from Chest
nut valley, who was here and purchased
a large bill of goods, that he got figures
which discounted any other store in this
section, and the difference in prices at
both Helena and Benton, would not JUST.
fly him in going to either place to pur-
chase his supplies, but would hereafter
do his trading here.
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Business notices in reading matter, IS cents
per line.
Business notices IS cents per line for first in
%sertion, and 10 cents per line for each subsequent
insertion of same matter.
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favor it. 1t is.a burning shame that our
government has been so lenient in this
matter, and allowed a barrier to remain
in the fairest portion Of its domain, to the
detriment of its development and good
name.
I feel certain, iudgingfrom the present
outlook, that Montana will have no reason
to cry "hard times" shortly. Nontana's
varied resources, all of which have a
money value and a ready market, will GER
tainly bring it to the front eventually, but
with the help of outside wealth, which,
at the present time, seems almost certain,
it is fair to presume that the rapid devel-
opment of Montana is only a matter of a
short time.
The navigation of the upper Missouri
from Great Falls to Helena is a matter of
importance to Helena, which am pleased
to see that she realizes, and will probably
take some steps to hasten it's materializa
ton. The running of boats OF this por-
ton of the river would place Helena in a
position to secure her coal at a minimum
price compared to what she is now com
PEELED to pay. I remember of one of her
leading business men telling me that all
Helena needed was cheaper fuel, with
which she would be able to entrench her
self securely against any possible rival.
The development of the mines in the Belt
mountains opens up a desirable field, in
a commercial point of view, and n
which Helena cannot afford to lose. But
without river transportation or railroad
connection she cannot hope to control it.
Neihart and Barker may possibly outrival
Butte in the richness Of it's mines and out
put of ore.
While talking about railroads, a gentle
man in a position to know whereof he
speaks, told me that when once it was de-
cided to extend one of the northwestern
lines in Montana, that no wind would be
used in its construction, as its projectors
would know that the people here would
not contribute anything, and consequently
they would rely entirely upon their own
resources. He expressed an opinion that
a road would be built before many of us
expected it.
The Gau1t railroad, to run from the
Canadian Pacific into this portion of Mon
tana, is being talked more or less. A gen
tleman residing here, who was on the c.
P. construction, and acquainted with Sir
Alexander, tells me that people needn't
take any too much stock in the gentle
man, or any Of his schemes.
| had the pleasure OF meeting Mr.. Robt
~Thoroughman, DIETER known as "Cordu-
roy of Chestnut valley, this week. Mr.
Thoroughman has had rather an eventful
life, and one which isinteresting. At the
early age of fourteen years, he joined the
stampede for Little Alder, and later on,
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We un5ntentionally failed to call atten-
ton last week to the new advertisement
of the Diuking Hotel in this place, and
the Otter creek saw mill. See their ads
aon the first page.
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One of the healthiest fish stories we
have heard this season, is of three fish
tcaught in the Big Spring, which sufficed
for two meals for seven hungry men.
Next.
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I had the pleasure of meeting Mr.. Robt
T~horoughman, DIETER known as "Cordu-
roy'0 of Chestnut valley, this week. Dir.
T~horoughman has had rather an eventful
life, and one which is interesting. At the
early age of fourteen years, he joined the
stampede for Little Alder, and later on,
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GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE.
ADVERTISING RATES.

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week. S 2. S 3. S 4. S 6. 5 9. s -.
month. 5. 6. T. To- IS. 25.
3 months Z. 8. 10. Is. sc. 55.
8 mSnths g. 10. Is. 80. IS. I10.
year,. IL. IS. Is. 90. 100. 800.