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Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12
Dill to Prevent Alien Occupation of
Public Lands.

The committee on public lands report
ed to the Senate with amendments the bill
to prevent aliens from acquiring lands in
the Territories. AS amended it provides
that hereafter 1t shall he unlawful for per-
sons nor citizens OF the United States, or
who have not declared their intention to
become such, or for foreign corporations
t., hold real estate in the Territories. The
bill also provides that no railroad, turn
pike or canal corporation shall hereafter
acquire or own lands In the Territories,
except such as ARE necessary for their &C.
cupstion, or as has been granted by Con.
grcss, dnd all such lands, whether acquir
cd before or after the passage Of this act,
which Is not necessary to the operation Of
the companies, shall be disposed "f with.
in ten years after the passage of this act.
and II not disposed of It shall lie forfeit.
ed to the United States. All property ac-
quired in violation of this act shall he
forfeited to the United States
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12
No More Buffalo.

This Is the first winter In the history Of
Montans that nothing has been heard Of
buffalo hunting large herds seen on
the ranges, no Indian parties following
their favorite game. The herd Of bison
or mountain buffalo that has long inhabl-
ted the Yellowstone mountain slopes and
valleys was seen 10 number two or three
hundred in the Park this winter and that
is the largest herd reported this winter
south Of the British hlinc.--Euterprise.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12
County COmmissiOncrs---Jail.

The county commissioners Of the county
are hard ut work. A large amount Of
business is before them. Mr. C. +. Wha.
ley, of the firm of Sparks 4 Whaley,
Minneapolis, agents for the Pauley Lat.
cnt Jail, who put in the Lewis and Clarke
couty Jail last summer, came before the
Board und stated that he would use his
influence to have his house put on doors
to the two bath rooms In the jail, free Of
cost to the county. 1t will be remember
cd that these bath rooms were the hiding
places Of Con Murphy and Edmonson
previous to their escape, and the compile.
tion of the Jail as intended, would pre-.
vent any like successful attempt at jail
delivery. ry.-lIerald.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12
Condition Of Stock.

The condition of stock throughout the
Territory at this writing is very flattering.
There are no losses in this section other
than natural reported, thus fur. The
continued fine weather during this month
has been God.scnd. giving the stock an
opportunity TO rccuperatc from the effect
the continued cold Of the past winter.
Reports from other sections are equally
rs ilattcring. The Billings Herald says:
like Morgan arrived in town from the
Mussclshell on Thursday evening. He
say: that the cattle are In splendid cOndi.
tiOn, and that the snow which fell last
week will not do them any harm. On the
contrary they will be the better for It.
Speaking OF the system Of driving the
cattle back from the bottoms, which
has been pursued In the Yellowstone and
Musscishell country this. season, lie ex.
presses the opinion that II has resulted In
the saving of great numbers Of cattle and
believe. that Il will be found cXpediont
and beneficial to employ larger number
of range riders in the future"
Glcndive Times: "Tom Rush, of Beay.
or Valley, came in Monday and reported
stock in the valley in good condition.
The Livingston Enterprise says Though
the snowfall this winter in the Upper
Yellowstone valley reached nm unprecc.
dcntcd depth, the loss 70 cattle in that re.
gion will not exceed three per cent.
Yellowstone journal: VIM. Warren, OF
Sand creek, came in yesterday. lie re-
ports stock in that section us being away
up, and asserts that out Of every seven
hundred head he can cut out fifty beevcs
for the market.
The IIusbandman says the stock out
look is extremely tlattering.
The Northwest Live Stock journal,
published Mt Cheyenne, in Il long article
relative to the condition of stock through.
out tho range country, says that reports
are highly satisfactory. In regard to the
weather it says: The range country has
been blessed with good weather during
the past week. AS rule il has been
pleasant, and We hear OF no severe wealth.
er ia any section. There has been no
snow. except II slight fall in two or three
limited districts, as u whole the weather
for the week has been quite rs good as
could be expected.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12
In the Lead.

The New Orleans Times. Democrat in a
recent issue devotes considerable space to
the resources and wealth of this Territory.
We extract the following:
While other States are exhibiting great.
~r varieties of potatoes, none equal Mon.
tana III the size and nutritious properties
of her ground fruit. In the way of crre.
ais, the exhibit shows wheat, barley, peas,
and other varieties in perfection of for.
nation. Every grain is fully maturcd.
According to the census statistics Mon.
tana lends the van in the number of bush,
els of wheat per acre, showing the rare
prodnctiveness of the soil. Wool, notably
free from burs and excess of grease, is al
SO shown, representing another Of the
great industries
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12
Furious Flames.

JOlnstOwn WAS the scene Of cOnllagra.
tion yesterday morning, Which destroyed
the building occupied by Postmaster i. B.
Largcnt as an office. Only time sufficient
to remove most Of the furniture to IL place
of safety before the building fell in. Tho
fire is supposed to have originated from Il
defective tluc. Berk, In his efforts to
subduc the flames, WAS quite badly burn
ed, but we learn not seriously.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12
TERRITORIAL NEWS,

Helena is being badly burglarized.
Virginia City had an Inauguration ball.
Diphthsria is raging in the vicinity Of
Maginns. .
The First National Bank Of Helena will
erect a $3OOO shack next summer.
A couple of Crow chiefs put head on
theta agent, Armstrong, and 1t too k two
companies Of military to arrest them. 'eei
Sullivan, charged with numerous
crimes, among others, that Of killing DR..
Carlin, writes a very plausible letter to
the Argus, explaining his side Of the case.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12
TROUT CREEK TROUBLES.
A Tcrpsicorean Entertainment In the
Mountains--An Interesting Letter.

MOunta11lS--An interesting Letter.
Tnour CREEK, N. r., March s, 's5.
Editor SuN RIVER SuN
The terpslcorcan entertainment given
by Mr.. James Lee, the courteous proprie.
tor Of the Bird Tail House, on the 2Oth
ult., was one Of the most pleasing cntef;
tainments 1t has been my good fortune to
attend. The Dearborn, Flat creek, and
Trout creek were we'll represented at the
colossal eliilce Of Mr.. Lee. II, was pro,
nounced an enjoyable and grand affair,
Too much cannot Ike said in praise for the
manner In which she prepared the menu,
an excellent COLLATION., assisted by . corps
Of Misses who did all In their power 70
make It pio.sant for the guests. The
music rendered by the string band, under
the leadership Of the efficient Mr.. james
Cummings, was all that could be desired.
The beautiful and bewitehing strains Of
the best composers was rendered In that
brilliant style for which the professor 10
so justly famed.
The permanent residents OF Trout creek
arc ten souls six men, two ladies and
two children, three mules, one horse, three
dogs and sheep, which 10 the property
Of Mr.. James Cummings.
Uncle Jim Stubbarts paid us visit ON
the 25th. r.,5fs s,fl A.
Nr. Chris Tcllison arrived on the FL
inst. These two gentlemen will ply the,
road between this place and Sun River.
The two Messrs JudsOn intend 70 re.
riod. Their old quarters will resound
with mirth and music again, .(for they
have their little hatcllcts, you know.)
WAtrrm
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12
The Right Metal.

The following letter from a prominent
Benton horseman is self.explanatory, and
we are glad to see 1t, and hope all others
engaged in this great industry will follow
suit:
BENTON, March Z, 1886.
Nh RoBERr VAUGHN.
DEAR SIR-I reed your invitation to at.
tend the Horsemen's Association. l will
not be able to attend but would like to
be member. Please state to the commit.
tee TINT will abide by any laws they sec
tit to make, and will share In the expense.
Yours, &c., w. s. .'SToCkIN0.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12
ATTENTION, HORSEMEN!

We, the undersigned horscmon Of Sun
River. South Fork, Missouri, Teton, Dear.
born, Dupuyer, and Marias, believing that
the time Is ripe for the organization Of
those engaged In the industry Of horse
raising, for the better protection Of our
rights, the establishment of system Of
roundups, which will further the interest
Of the members Of the association. and
for nn exchange Of ideas relative te the
horse industry, we therefore call upon all
those engaged in this industry within the
following boundaries, viz: From the
mouth Of the Prickly Pear canyon to the
Marius, on the north, and from the Mis-.
souri, to the main range Of the Rocky
Mountains on the west to meet ut Sun
River Crossing on
FRIDAY AFTERNOON, MARCH 27TH,
1885, for the purpose Of taking the ncccs.
sary action for the formation Of u Horse.
mans Association.
We earnestly desire the cooperation Of
every horseman, and trust that every
horse ranch will Ike represented ut the
meeting. Respectfully,
ROBERT VAUGHN,
WILLIAM ULM,
WILL II. CLARKE,
WIN. X. FLOWERREE,
MICHAEL. OXAllART,
q. COOPER.
Al. DUPEE,
JAMES c. ADAMS,
WALLACE TAYLOR,
H.A. MlLOT.
JACK HARRIS.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12

Ill Woods lost valuable horse one day
this week. The animal endcavorcd To
scale the fence around the corral in which
1t was confined, and in some manner the
sharp end of board penetrated its breast,
killing 1t.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12

On another page, under the caption "a
Model Roundup Cook" will be found a
communication written by a wcll.known
contributor Of this paper. The letter is
trenchsnt aud timely as the roundup sea.
son will soon be here.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12

John Largcnt returned home last Sun.
day morning from seven weeks stay In
Helena. Mr.. Largcnt did his best--and
as well as anyone. could-for the proposed
new county, but when the final vote came
succumbcd gracefully to the inevitable.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12

1t Is hut natural to suppose that Benton
is tickled over the defeat of the Dearborn
county bill.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12

The chances for railroad through this
section are roster now than ever before.
While We make no prctcnsion of know.
Ing anything more than anyone else, we
are satisfied that II railroad project will he
launched before We are we'll aware of the
fact.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12

From our Ulidia correspondent we learn
that the genial J. A. Harris, Of Chestnut,
had his pockets picked at the New Or.
leans exposition recently.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12

Charles G, Griffith, Of tho firm Griffith
Il Jngersoll. civil engineers, Fort Benton,
was here last week doing some profession
al work for James G. Adams
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12

q. G. Cooper returned from Helena last
Sunday morning and has gone to his Du.
puyer ranch
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12

We learn that Hon. r. s. and Mrs. Ford
Of this place, and 5. c, Asllby and wife,
of Helena, were in Washington inaugura.
tiOn day.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12
Eggs for Hatching..

Eggs for Matching from very choice and
select Plymouth Rock fowls. Young
fowls for sale In the fail. Apply to -.
NRs. j. b. NEWMAN, Sun River.
fcb2G st
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12

Mr. Bray and wife, parents of Mrs VIM.
Mulcal,y. who have been here for the past
few months, will return shortly to their
home in Maine.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12

"Red Boy" the property of Hundley &
Preuitt, probably one of the finest stall
lions in the Territory, and fine racer, will
stand this season ut Helena.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12

We acknowledge, with many thanks
the receipt Of tickets to u grand mnsquc.
rade bill to be given at Fort Shaw on the
18th inst.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12

J. NJ. Larscnt wishes TO state that he
will preach at Chestnut school house next
Saturday night and Sunday. lie regrets
that he was unable to get across the river
to meet his appointment last Sunday. The
subject for Saturday night will be "Our
Literature" and for Sunday, "Thc Oh.
servance Of Day Of Rest Let there
he large gathering.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12

Services at the school house Sabbath
morning at II o'clock. Subject: popular
Amusements" Let all turn out and hear
this interesting subject discussed.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12

Quite number OF Indian children,
from tha Blackfoot Agncy, passed through
town last week. en- route to st. Peters
Mission, where they will he educated.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12

The activity manifested in the lumber
trade the past week seems to point to bet.
ter times in the near future.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12

Have you noticed any change in the
climate since the 4th of the month! Fun.
ny amt it?
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12

A delegation of Indians from the Agcn.
cy passed through here last week en- route
to the Mission.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12

Let there bc II full attendance of horse.
men at the meeting to be held in Sun
River on the eth.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12

Rcv. Hunter will lecture at Chotcau.
Saturday, March 2lst, and will preach the
?2d. morning and evening. Let there bc
rally. Come Que, come all. Subject of
lecture, "rhe Model Woman" This Is a
popular theme, and one which deserves u
good house.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12

to submit to the inevitable, and the once
proud and noble warrior went over the
range to the Happy Hunting Grounds,
with bis Inst resting place unmarked and
uncared for.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12

Invitations were sent To all tho horse.
men last week, asking them to attend the
meeting to be held here on the 9th inst.
II any names were missed 1t was uninten-
tional, aud We trust that the fact of not
receiving an invitation will not deter any
horsenan from being present.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12

w. F. Burcher, Esq, has finished his
contract for the doors and sash for the
new church. We must say the job Is
good one, and the workmanship lirst-class.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12

The new church in this place is rapidly
nearing completion, and is nm cdificc Of
which the town may well feel proud.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12

We notice in mn eastern journal that
sheep are diving by the Thousand and tens
Of thousands in the far west. What q
whOpper!
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12

The skating rink Is still the center Of
attraction. The magnetic propcnsitics of
this craze Is wonderful tO behold
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12

Work on John Largent's new residence
will he resumed Mt once, and will he fin.
ishcd as rapidly rs possible.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12

Thomas Rose has n horizontal bnr erect.
ed, on which he gives exhibitions daily to
wondering popnlace.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12

II held her tiny hand in mine, aud
clasped her fairy form, and told my tale
Of ardent love, in language sweet and
warm. And when l paused for want OF
breath, she raised her dimpled chin, and
whispered lo", 4 don't catch on, please
sing your song again."
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12

The Helena Business College /: an ad.
mirably conducted institution, and one
that reflects great credit alike upon its
founders and the territory. We are pleas.
cd to notice that the enterprise is meeting
with the success 1t merits. Your atten.
tion is called to their advertisement in
this paper
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12

j. II. Dunlap. of this place, has the
contract to finish the school house at Cho.
tcau
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12

T. G. Powers freight teams passed
through, this week, loaded for Fort ASSN.
DulOjne.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12

A little fistic encounter enlivcncd the
dull routine OF events in town the other
evening.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12

This is the time Of the year when the
spring poet blossoms and buds. Fair no.
tice is hereby given to any and all Of the
spring. poet. persuasion that they will he
promptly knocked down by our office
towel, and gently kicked down the back
stairs, If they venture within the sacred
portals of the Sun office.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12

Francis Goss, who was down from his
ranch ut the foot of the mountains last
week, says there is no snow there except
in the coulecs, and that the grass has nj.
ready started, being in some places an
inch high. Mr.. GOss' residence in this
section dates back in the tftics, and ha is
yeritable encyclopedia of facts concern.
ing the early history Of this Territory.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12
SUNBEAMS.


T,m.s ,ro ,,os.,,;,u r.,
wv ''"'ShhS op Just llttlC
Robert Ella wn, il .-w,, 49,.
weck WV" '"' ""' ''''
-
The Fergus county bill has n,ssod bo,,,
Housoa
The paymaster will bc NJ Far, Shaw
this wo.t
Mrs. MARY ucniv In, hoon ,,,,., -, q,
ms, wool ""' ''" 4"''e III Tile
u.. v.,,.. -
:, A'y was over from oiidia one
hrs. Sam Grtz, OF Rocky Gap, IL quite
sick laorn
-----------------
Solitary Is very popular among the
nv ""-""y..
Mrs. ]. p. Dyus has como IN 1-,,d,. ,o
="
'Pe"a 'e" weeks.
Tho aro won,hor so.r. - has,,
> ''>"'"~' cSVuo W. uuNe EiNcU
an impetus ~ travel.
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the council cemetery
------..-.-----
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12

A successful merchant says that trying
to chew chocolate caromels with false
teeth and essaying to unite fast knot shoe
strings with dogskin gloves on is very like
trying to do business without advertising.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12
Sun River Sun.
Job Printing a Specially.

The material for u,is department he's ben -.
lcctcd with grcnt care. and We are prspsfed - -
patch. Our type 10 OF the latest stylss Of m sau.
facturc, having been ortiersd directly fre1 o
We'll known typo foundry Of Ma, der, Luss 4 Co.,
envelopes. cards, counter checks receipe, sSo..
on the shortest notice and at reasonable ratss,
We respectfully osk all busincssmcn - call aAl
examine our samples. TT -I7-'-- -
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12

Some time during the first of January
Nathan Bell, of this place started for
Helena, and after reaching that place
wrote to his wife, who Is visiting friends
in Iowa, that lie WAS going to Butte City,
and since that time no word has been re.
ceived from him, although his wife has
made inquiries concerning him in nearly
ever town in the Territory. When last
seen, he WAS in Helena considerably un.
der the "iniinence," and his mysterious
disappearance has caused great anxiety
among his friends.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12

The annual talk about the II. & Is. II. II.
Is revived will, the first spring.like day.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12

A Mr.. Drumm. II cattlcman Of Indian
Territory, has been here the past week.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12

A new turnkey has been appointed for
the Lewis and Clarke county fail.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12

Our road supervisor has already com.
menced to repair the highways.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12

Paris Gi bson pnssed through here Tues.
day on his return from the east.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12

Quite number from here will attend
the dance at Great Falls, the 18th.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12

Joseph Largent was in town this week
from his ranch on the Missouri.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12

The. Gibson. of Great Falls, was in
town few days the past week.
Sun River sun. [volume] (Sun River, Mont.) 1884-1885, 1885-03-12

DR.. Newman had n professional call
from Choteau Inst "Wednesday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-09-03
A Gluten and His Papa.
Through Mail Magazine.

About a month since, the wife of
the editor of The Magazine of Humor
and mother of the inquisitive young
gentleman aforesaid had a queer at
tack of complaint that is becoming
chronic in Our family, which left her
with another daughter and affected
the editor in precisely the same way,
and when their young knowledge
glutton came home from school he
was considerably surprised.
"Where did you get it," he inqur-
ed.
"The doctor bro.ght it to u.s." the
editor incautiously replied.
I'm his pocket?'
yes" the editor assented.
His vest pocket9'' asked the boy.
eyes"
Wrapped up in piece OF paper3''
eyes"
"With its name printed on it9''
eyes"
What is its name?"
Why-son, it is-that is, we have
not named it yet" the editor inconsis
tently exclaimed, in the dire moment
OF his surprise.
"Where do the doctors get the
babies for peoples"
ooh they find them"
"Who loses them2"
80 God lets them drop down from
heaven and the doctors pick them
up"
"It's awful nigh up te heaven, amt
it papaa''
Thousands of miles"
"And il any body would fall down
from there it would kill them,
wouldn't it,"
ST should think it would, my son"
Then why don't it kill the babies"
"Why, because oh, blank it.
stDo they fall in blanket, pa?"
Eyes, that's what keeps them from
being killed"
who holds the bIanket2"
why the people close by see a
baby falling when it is away up, and
they run out and hold the blanket"
"And catch il2"
Eyes"
"And find it2'
Certainly"
''Then how do the doctors find 1t if
the people that held the blanket found
it,"
ooh, you bother me-"
''Pa, do all liars go to hell?'
"Of course they do"
"Where is hell, papa?"
"Why, down under the earth"
Papa, how are you going to get
there, and when will you start?''
Grand tableau, consisting of an editor,
a boy and single.