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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1885-08-27
MINNESOTA STATE NEWS,
11innesot. Crop Statistics.

The commissioner OF statistics of Mime
sofa has completed his tabular statements
of the wheat. oats, corn, barley and fla3
The acreage OF whent for 1885 il 8, 1S1 .{;7l
acres, ns compared with BOO, S74 in / 1884,
an increase OIL 707 acres. The oats, corn.
barley and flax seed crops show similar in.
creased acreage. OF oats there are l..
Oo5: OO2 acres; us compared with
l.OS9, 63S in 1884. an Increase OF 1894.
The corn crop shows 625, O7O in 1885 to
635, 1873 in 1884, an increase Of 1887
acres. The barley crop is 293, 6O7 in 1885,
as against 1856, 252 in 1884, an increase OF
800 acres. Flax seed shows a very graft.
lying Increased culture, there being 229, 1878
acres under cultivation, an increase of 1O3,.
533, or nearly 100 per cent over the 1885,.
O45 acreage OF 1884.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1885-08-27
Illegally on the Pension Rolls.

Washington special.-The discovery OF
large number OF names on the pension
rolls at Philadelphia and Washington
OF persons no longer entitled to draw
pensions has induced Commissioner Black
to start system Of verifica ton OF pom
sion rolls at other points. The veritica.
ton at the Chicago office has just been COM
pictol, and it is alleged that $50 names
have been found that should not be there.
These are said to be tic 1rau.es 0t persons
now deceased, and widows Of soldiers wht,
j4u;c again married and thus forfeited their
fsglt9; - p,:n.tioH. 1t does not appear, how
evet. that money has beon pAid out on ac:
count Of these $50 n:,n,eE, Ind the dis.
covery is important only IA it win anabis
the commissioner to revise and reduce tu-
turc estimates for appropriations. Here
toiorS IT. has been tho custom to make up
the annual esstt::"ate on the number OF
na".cs carried on the rolls 'r the preceding
year. The death OF pcnsioncr Of
the marriage Of 81 widow are not re-
ported to the Office, and the names
Of such continue on the list and perhaps
in the case OF the latter class Il few cOntitl-
ne to draw pension. The Notification now
IN progress will purge the rolls Of all names
that Should be stricken on, and thus d
more correct estimate for iutute appropri.
ations WILDE reached. Tits not alleged that
any fraud exists at the Chicago office il
connection with this matter.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1885-08-27
How 1Ioosier Farmer Served the
Tramps.

The residence Of Noah Lockabell, on O
farm in Broad's Valley near Charlottesville,
Ind, was entered by tramps recently
lock;,bell was awakened by the noise,
sprang from his bed and closed with the
one In tho room. Tho burglar was rein
forced by two Others. Mr.. Locknbcll Ii
powerful man, and flung the captured
burglar against the other two in such a man
ner as to bring the three to the floor. Then
he went at them with club. His wife
brought the clothes line, and together
they bound the tramps, sat down and
waited fer them to recover. When
the tramps rcg,inel consciousness, Mr..
Lockabcll asked them which they
prcIri;red 70 be taken to Charlottesville and
placed i'll jail, whrrc they stood The CHANGE
OF several years in the peniteptiarI, ar t.
be led out, one ut il time, and receive sucl,
n whipping as he would administer. They
chose tho latter, and the farmer took them
out sevcrally, tied them to the gate pest,
and administered 100 lashes TO each tramp
with a large new rawhidc wagon
whip. Each stroke OF the whip raised
huge welt on the back Of the tramp, and
when the operation was completed pool
OF blood could be seenwhere they had stood.
Their pitcous cries for mercy called in the
ncighbors, until quite /, little audience had
assembled to witness the castisation OF
Tramp No. 3. As all sympathizetl with the
iratc farmer, the performance went on until
tchad completed tie hundred l:she;.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1885-08-27
Maxwell Admits He Killed Prellcr.

Maxwell, in the presence OF several re-
portcrs and the Jail guards at St. Louis
confessed that he had killed Preller by ad.
ministering an overdose OF chioroform. In
order to pin him down he was asked to sign
II statement to that effect, and this he did
in the presence Of several witnesses. lie
said that all other statements which he
had made were 81 ven under instructions
from his attorney. In making this state
ment Maxwell said:
''Whcn Preller died there was no groan-
ing. When u man takes chloroform he
breathcs like this" and Maxwell H.
lustriatcd in Il most striking man.
ner how one chloformed breathes.
lie threw back his head and emit
ted a sound which was most peculiar, fore
ing the air from his lungs with o singular
choking result. "That is the way a man
breathes who has taken chloform, " lie said,
apparently charmed with his mimicry. He
said that it would be proved that Preller
had been sufferer from heart disease, and
he asked naively: Do you know the effect
OF chloform on IL person who has heart dis
ease, SO that it will do no harm, but the
chances are always against it, as any doc
tor will tell you. Now Prcller had heart
disease, fact which could be proved out
side OF my testimony. His fan,ily knew it,
and Others knew. lie told ME about il long
ago. Whenever administered chloroform
to him did it with the greatest care, on
this account"
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-20
LATER.
Law Relating to County Bills.

The following is the law enacted at
the late session of the Legislative Assem-
bly, in relation to the presentation and
auditing ofthe accounts by County Conn
missioner:
Be It enacted By the Legislative Assembly Of
Montana
Sec. l. The Board of County Commits
sioneFs OF the respective counties may,
in their discretion, require all county,
precinct and district officers having
claims or demands against the county. to
file said accounts properly itemized, with
the county clerk, on or before the first
Monday of each month. ANY officer
neglecting to file his account as above
provided, after receiving notice from the
commissioner to file the same, shall for
felt all claim against the county, for any
services rendered and which should
have been included or Embraced in an
account thus directed to be filed.
Sec. 2. The Board of Commissioners of
the respective counties may, in their dis
cretion, audit and adjust the accounts of
all county, district and precinct officers,
fled in pursuance of the preceding sec
ton, at any regular or special meeting of
the board, after said accounts shall be
filed.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-20
A Case Of Persecution.

Carl Kleinschmidt formerly of Boze-
man was tried at Deer Lodge last week
for branding some horses belonging to a
Chinaman in Nevada valley. at the
conclusion of the hearing of the first two
witnesses, a feeling Of disgust seemed to
prevade the court room, as it appeared
too apparent that the whole thing was
matter of persecution. District Attorney
Pemberton arose before the court and
stated that from the evidence adduced
and to be produced, it was not probable
that a conviction could be had, and
asked that the case be dismissed. 1t was
promptly done and the jury was dis
charged. The friends of young Carl and
they are numerous, were very jubilant
over the unexpected turn of affairs, and
it is needless to say that many bumpers
were INDUCED in to quiet the nerves.
Carl Kleinschmidt, father of the boy,
was present, and felt overcome with joy
when the case came to termination.
Mr.. Pemberton was congratulated by
everybody for the manly step he took to
avoid further useless litigation and ex-
pense to the county.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-20
Personal Points.

w. H. Tracy made hurried trip to
Cinnabar this week on business.
-Thos. Hill, of Billings, was in the
city Monday on land business.
Ward Cockrill spent Monday in
town and while here purchased span
of horses and q covered wagon, with
which to gather cream for the creamery
at Central Park, in which he is inter
ested.
z. Sales, arrived from the Cour
d'Alenes on Friday. He evidently thinks
the country Will amount to something as
he has started stage line from Thomp-
sons Falls to Murrayville.
George Haldorn was passenger on
Fridays train en- route to Murrayville
where he has some lots for sale.
John B. Rogers, formerly Of Solo
mon, Kansas, is IN town and win pur-
chase rancho in the Gallatin valley.
Mr.. Rogers has just returned from Ore
gon and has had a suficiency OF that
water-soaked land of the web-foot and
moss-back.
ELIAS Sporting, T. j. Lynde and sew
Others left on Monday for Red Bluff
Rumor has it that they have gone on
railroad matters.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-20
A Thin Dodge.

In the ad. columns of the Helena pap
ers we notice the call for architects to
submit plans for court house for Lewis
and Clark counties, but names no COM
pensation for any acceptable plan or
plans. This seems to be reasoning from
wrong premises, or else the commissions
ors have little respect and appreciation
for the skill and knowledge they adver-
tise for.
1t may be kind of an artificial "silver
wedding affair in which the commits
sioners of the county wrongly assume
that outsiders will furnish the presents
for the sake of having their names called
after the Ieast; or they may have
friends who appreciate the vulgar
surroundings end lack of "culchur.'
The apparent scheme in the advertise
ment is too old and bald to signify "dea-
conship," and there is not an architect
of ability who has not long ceased to
heed such bids to give individuals or
committees the opportunity and advant-
ageof examining faithful and meyltorious
work, sumptiously appropriate what
they want, or are able to, for themselves
or the benefit Of a favorite, and return
ing the drawings to the victimized part
les submitting them.
There is another object to be obtained
by the advertisement as it appears,-se-
cure to some one the making of the
plans and yet making it appear that the.
commissioners have conformed to the
law of advertising az required, which
they have not done.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-20
Hints About Irrigation.
sALnsv1Llr, NJ. n, Nay 1e, lss5.

sALEsvILIE, NJ T., May 16, 1886.
Editor of the Chronicle:
The time to think and talk about irri-
cation being when the grain does not
grain isupsufficiently to shade the ground
need it ofIer the following suggestions
The time to irrigate is just as soon as the
SO that il will not bake and become hard
and crack. Do not wait until the grain
becomes dark green co.or. IF you do
you will regret it. Your crop will suffer
before you can get over it all with the
water and it will take double the time
and water to do it, and everybody wants
to use the water at the same time, hence
the trouble heainG.
Some say the time to irrigate is just
after rain, as then water runs so much
faster; but ram does not answer,
When yon run water oyer the ground it
packs or runs together what is on the
surface and makes it more compact and
it holds moisture longer and that is what
is needed to make grain grow. If every
farmer would be ready to ;rrigate at the
proper time, that is when the grain was,
he would find that the yield would be
larger and the grain of better quality.
When grain has setback for want of
water it can never make the crop what it
would be with proper irrigation.
A fARNER.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-20
LOUIS REL Captured.
Three Scouts Find Riel and Bring
Him TO Camp.

The war in the Northwest Is ended
At noon on May 10 three scouts
brought Riel to camp. He was on the
road three miles north of Batouche, and
was in company with three young men,
all of whom were armed. He appeared
unconcerned. Dill, the scout, said to
him, II am surprised to see you here.
Riel said, Il was coming to give myself
up" While talking to him Roulton's
scouts were seen coming up, and Riel.
becoming afraid of being shot, begged
his captors to take him into the camp
themselves. Accordingly Dill went off
for his horse, but when little distance
away Boulton's scouts got close and
Thomas and Armstrong, two scouts, took
Riel on one of their horses and brought
him to Middleton.
Riel, while riding into camp, expressed
himself to his captors as follows: II do
not think this trouble wifi be without
result, as the complaints of the farmers
will now be regarded with some degree
of attention" When told that his books
and papers had been captured he said:
Il am glad; this will show | am not the
actual leader of the rebellion. have
been encouraged by people of good stand
ing ct and around Prince Albert, who
invited me over from Montana" He
asked if they would give him fair trial
evil or martial Armstrong told him
he would be tried by court marshal law
and Riel drew a long breath but said
nothing. He spoke again of not beng
the head man in the rebellion, and then
commenced praying and made the sign
of the cross. He asked whether his
family would be blown up with Cat
ling gun, and then said he did not want
to be selfish and hoped that none of the
half-breeds would suffer. He then COM
menced praying again. In appearance
Riel 10 now like common half breed,
and looks very dilapidate3. He spends
most of his time talking in wandering
manner and praying. A band of Indians
coming from the west to help Riel were
met by the half-breeds, who told them
the war was over. Some of the prison
ers were placed on board the boat. In
parting from their families there were
many pitiful scenes of women crying and
holding up babies for their fathers to
kiss.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-20
The Excursion.

The special train for Painted Rock
Canyon and Big Spring will leave Boze-
man at a. M, remain on the grounds
five hours and return to Bozeman at p.
m. Free transportation to and from the
station and post Office corner has been
provided. Adults will be charged the
low price of $3.50 for round trip; children
between five and fifteen $l.50; children
under five, if accompanied by some one,
free. Persons who contemplate taking
this trip should secure tickets at once so
that sufficient number of cars can be
secured. A false impression has been cir
culated to the effect that W. w. Living
ston is getting up the excursion for the
benefit of the railroad company. This
is untre as Mr.. Livingston has been
urged to get up the excursion by our
citizensand personally stands good for all
expenses.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-20

A LaughabIe Joke.

One of our young mon has had very
bad case of the Indian club mania; now
the bare mention of clubs turns his
stomach. 1t was this way: While prac-
ticing last week he complained Of the
heavy clubs hurting his arms A SYM
pathizing friend told him where he could
get lighter pair, and retired to fix up
job. Proceeding to hardware store he
procured pair of potato-mashers, filed
them with lead, and then induced his
friend to make the purchase. The club
swinging young man expressed surprise
at the size Of the clubs, but was told by
experienced dealer that they we're just
the thing TO practice the movements
with, and went through about forty diff
erent motions. He said he regretted to
part with the clubs as they had been in
his family for many years, but he knew
they would fall in good hands, and be
tenderly cared for, he would reluctantly
let him have them. The Washers were
thereupon wrapped up carefully and
taken away, BY the delighted swinger.
It wasn't five minutes until the whole
town knew of the joke, and a knot Of
friends gathered around the victim and
asked him how he was progressing with
the clubs
"Fine; you ought to see the daisy pair
I'VE got now. They'e small, but you
can bet your life they're dandys."
"About es small as potato Washers, "
remarked friend.
Turning around for q minute, the
Young man looked at the crowd, and
then dropped. And dropped heavy
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-20
Marriage OF John MardIs.

Mr.. John Mardis was married last
Tuesday evening at the home of the
bride. near Bozeman. The bride was
Mrs. Newman, daughter of Mrs. Creek.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. Mr.. Lewis, Mr.. Thos. Hamilton,
Miss May Mardis, Mr.. John Story and
Lydia Creek assisting in the service.
The supper was presided over by Mrs.
Cheener, Miss Lydia and Miss Allie
Creek. The CHRONICLE acknowledges a
remembrance in the way of cake, and
extends its best wishes to the happy
couple.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-20
City Council.

The council met on Thursday night in
special session and passed an ordnance
creating the following salaries:-City
Marshal, $50 per month and SIS per
month as street commissioner; night
Waterman, 800 per month and half of
the fees; police magistrate, $3.50 per
month; clerk and attorney, $S3s per
month; city treasurer and collector, 6
per cent of all licenses and taxes collect
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-20
Madame Janusehek.

This celebrated lady will app ear in
Montana next week, first in Bozeman
for one night only and then in Helena
for several nights. Bozeman is FORUM
ate in securing the presence of this nota-
BILE lady and her powerful comedy COM
pany-renowned the world over. The
price of admission will be the same as
that charged by all companies-$1. 90 for
general admission.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-20
Black Bird Shoot.

Ths Bozeman Rod and Gun club are
this sea lop using the Peoria Blackbird
target. The trap used throws them very
swift. Last Wednesday at the regular
shoot the trap was tested as to how
many fights it could give the bird The
one especially worthy of note is the
"daisy cutter" thrown about four or FIVE
feet from the ground, having the fight
Of quail only much harder to hit. This
particular one causes the boys consider
able grief and much pulling Of hair. Fol-
lowing is
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-20

c. w. Fletcher, known In Bozeman as
Fletcher, the crank" Of female Minis
trel fame, &C., was arrested at Fl. Keogh
last week on an order from Helena. In
relating the arrest the Journal with its
usual flourish about firearms, says that
the desperate man reached for his revolt
yer but was handcufFed before he could
make the connection. This makes those
who known "Fletch" smile.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-20

The ladies have often remarked with
envy, @How easy it is for the men to get
their clothing Now Wilson 4 Co.
this week offer the ladies the same
chance They are showing beautiful
line Of ready-rnade dresses and outside
garments, which they have marked very
low, and invite their lady friends to
call and look them over. Read their
adv, that tells the story.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-20
PIN Pool Puzzle.

A, B and c are playing pin pool. C
makes pool and claims it. A and B
count up on the board and A has 80. and
B finds that he had also made pool, but
Lad not claimed it, Qow count to lose.)
Who pays for the game? This game was
recently played In Bozeman and has ere
ated considerable comment.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-20

Marshal Clark informs us that the
pound will be in readiness to receive oc-
cupants to-day, and hereafter horses and
cows running at large will be placed
there. This, no doubt means business
and stock owners will save money by
reading and governing themselves &C
cordingly.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-20

While in Chicago, VIM. B. Bowen was
induced to take the agency of the Sulky
pillow harrow. This harrow does away
with an extra team and man, is attached
to the plow and completely harows
each furrow with an additional draft of
only twenty pounds Mr.. Bowen will
give public exhibition in few days.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-20
Notice to Tax Payers.

By the requirements of the LIST subdivision
OF Section 1913 Of the Revised Statutes, real
estate listed for taxation must be designated
by township, range, section etc, and town
lots by naming the town in which they ARE
situated and their number, block etc.
Section l0ll provides that the assessor shall
demand OF each taxpayer in his district list
etts and Ii such list lie not rendered AT THE
TIME SUCH DEMAND BE MADE the assessor
shall proceed to list and assess the property
III any such Taxpayer, according 20 his best
knowledge and Information 'sand shall add
twenty per cent to the value thereof"
You viii therefore be prepared TO furnish
me q proper description Of your real estate
when called upon, and avoid such penalty
Respectfully de-,
THOS. p. MCDONALD,
Assessor Gallatln County, NJ. y.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-20
Fourth of July,

Preparations are being made to have
grand, good time July 4th-simiiar to
the affair of last year In the afternoon
people can go to the track where the
races win come of, and altogether the
day promises to be bright with happi-
ness
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-20

o. P. Templeton, deputy-sheriff at
Livingston, arrived in Bozeman ON Mon
day with Dennis Wright and g. China
man called Chung. The former was ar
rested for grand larceny, the latter for
misusing the funds of the "Flee Masons1
lodge of which he was treasurer.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-20

A large number of tickets have been
sold for the excursion on Saturday, and
it is estimated that four or five cars will
be necessary to haul the crowd. After
to-day it will be impossible to secure
tickets as the cars must be procured and
the number signifed.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-20

This analysis shows that the water re-
sembles in its chemical composition the
water of Carlsbad, in Europe, although
the temperature is lower and the total
contents only about one-seventh as much
as at Carlsbad, The water is alkaline
saline water.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-20

II q sufficient number signify their in
tention to attend the railroad excursion
on Saturday, there viii be provided q
platform for those who wish to indulge
Ii tripping the light fantastic Music
By GOrdon's orchestra; Charpie prompts
ar
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-20

w. G. Alexander and D. W. Pitts,
have taken control OF the LaClede hotel,
and promise to carry on the business in
a thorough manner. Both possess the
geniality and business tact required, and
haye already secured good run.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-20

Lord Henry Churchill conservative,
charge in the house Of commons that the
treasure and blood expended in the
Sedan was due to the effort to save The
seats Of an imbecile ministry.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-20

Levy & Elias spread their banner to
the breeze in this issue and ask all to
purchase of them if they desire to save
from 25 to 80 per cent. All customers
who mention the CHRONICLE will be en-
titled to a good cigar.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-20
FASHIONABLE
|lRESSMAKINl.
MISSES ROBINSON 4 YERKEs

Have opened dressmaking establishment
In the building formerly occupied as business
ONCE OF the CHRONICLE, on Bohemian Street,
and solicit the patronage Of the ladies Of Boze-
man and surrounding codntry. Dresses
made In the most FASHIONABLE STYLE,
and perfect 1T guaranteed.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-20

Ifthere is any one who sghs for the
sights of rural life, let him or her wend
their way at any hour to the upper end
of Central avenue and surfeit their sight
upon horses, cows, bulls. swine, &c.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-20

Charles Anceney on Thursday shipped
700 head of cattle by the Northern Paci-
fic road from Wallula, w. T., to points in
Montana.