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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-04-18

Fish Lines Six Miles Long.
"They fish With lines six miles
long in Winnebago Lake, Wisconsin,
and use 10000 hooks on every line,'
said New York fisherman who has
been there. ''and if they don't haul
up 1000 fish evry time they call it in
different luck. And every fish will
weigh from twenty to seventy pounds.
That's the way they fish for sturgeon
out there.
s'One of these lines will reach half
way across the lake. II is rope an
inch in diameter. 1t is carried out in
the lake, large buoys beng attached
to it at intervals to keep it on the
surface. The 10000 hooks, baited
with pieces ofmeat or fish, are lower
ed to the bottom OF the lake by snoods,
of the proper length, attached to the
line. 1t takes twenty boats, with
two men in each, to look after this
big fish line. Each boat has 1000
hooks in its charge. The hooks are
placed eighteen inches apart, and to
bait all the hooks once requires not
not less than 1000 pounds Of meet.
1t takes the forty men and twenty
boats ten hours to set the line for the
first time After that the fisherman
are constantly employed in going to
and fro over the line, hauling in the
sturgeon that have been caught on
hooks, and rebaiting where it is me-
ceesary.
"To haul in seventy.pound stur
geon from the bottle of the lake is az
exciting piece of work, but requires
more strength than skill, as the fish
always has the hook several inches
down his throat, having sucked bait
and oil down without any regard to
consequences. There is no danger
of losing the fish unless tho snood or
the hook breaks. When the fish is
hauled to the the surface gaff, like
a meat hook, is thrustinto the side Of
its head, and the sturgeon is drawn
into the boat and knocked in the
head with mallet. The hook is cut
out ofits throat, rebaited, and thrown
back into the lake.
"The average catch of sturgeon is
one to every ten hooks. When a
boat is loaded with all it will carry
of sturgeon, the fisherman row back
to shore, where others take the fish
and dispose Of them. The fishermen
know the particular sections of the
line on which they work by the ar
rapgement Of the Luoys. These are
placed ten feet apart, and every 15Oth
one is red. The space between the
red buoys contains 1000 hooks. The
sections are numbered, and each boat
has its number corresponding with
the section it fishes. While the av-
srage catch is one sturgeon to ten
hooks. X is no Uncommon thino for
the fisherman to find but one or two
on an entire section of 1000 hooks
"The Lake Winnebago sturgeon is
highly priced among the lumbermen
and others in the region. Its flesh
is finer, and Of better flavor than the
salt water surgeons The fish
sells for six cents pound at retail.
Large quantities are salted and
smoked, for use in the lumber camps"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-04-18

A trying situation-The States's
Attorneys.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-04-18

Mr.. e. Springer, of Mechanicsburg, Pa.
writes: 81 was afflicted with lung fever and
abscess on lungs, and reduced to walking
Skeleton. Got a free trial bottle Of DR.. King
me 80 much God that I'm once more man,
completely restored to health, with hearty
appetite, and gain in flesh of 48 lbs"
Call ut X G Williams 4 Bros drug store
and get free trial bottle of this certain cure
for all Lung Diseases. Large bottles 81.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-04-18

"You never saw my hands as dir
ty as yours" said a mother to her lit
tie girl. mo, but your ma did!'
was the prompt reply.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-04-18

IA continual dropping on very
rainy day and contentious women are
alike" No wonder, poor souls, they
are such slaves to headache. One
twenty five cents spent for bottle of
Salvation Oil will restore harmony in
the household.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-04-18

An Irishman was asked for his mar
riage certificate. He slowly lifted his
hat revealing = large scar on the head, ,
evidently done by a fat iron. This evil
dence was to the point. Our certifi-
Gates are the praises of those who have
experienced wonderful cures by the use
Of DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-04-18

Humility is the source Of all true
greatness; pride is ever impatient,
ready to be offended. He who thinks
nothing is due to him, never think
himself illtreated.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-04-18

Sixty-fvs English oflcsrs in the Indian
service have sailed from Brandiss to rejoin
their regiments
English military circles are talking Of ~
moving Gen. Graham from the Soudan h
will be succeeded by Gen. Wolseloy.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-04-18

used part of two bottles of Ely's
Cream Balm and can say am entirely
cured of cararrh. Diesel, Co.
K, 18th Infantry, Fort Custer, M. T..
The Dillon tribune. [volume] (Dillon, Mont.) 1881-1941, 1885-10-10
MONTANA PIONEERS.

At the meeting of the Montana Pioneers
held at Helena August IS, 1885, it was
unanimously voted that each one VINO "ao
signed the roll Of Pioneers, and every one
entitled SO to do should be requested ~
furnish the Corresponding Secretary'd during
the coming year, brief sketch OF his lie.
for the purpose of making up a "PioneerS
Record" similar to tina, Of California, ana
that all the newspapers of Montana Ut re-
quested to publish this notice tor three
months and aid the accomplishment OF
this enterprise.
The sketch should at least contain the
date and place Of birth, the date, route ana
mean, Of conveyance in coming to Mon
tana, place OF residence since coming &C.
cupation and most important events o"r.
ing such residence, with any additional
matters as the writer may wish to make.
Many Of the pioneers are dead, and 1t is
earnestly desired that some friend may
supply the record for such ones.
CORNELIUS HEDGES, Cor. Sec.
HELENA. August 20, 1885.
The Dillon tribune. [volume] (Dillon, Mont.) 1881-1941, 1885-10-10
N1CHOL1A UDAHO) ITEMS.

.Nicholia is still on the boom.
Nicholia is lively place after the lamps
are lighted.
The smelter will be ready for operation
in two weeks.
Five valuable saddle animals are missing
from thi. place.
Mrs. McRea's new sign, "Viola Hotel,
is quite conspicuous.
Nicholia is infested with petty thieves
who steal blankets, etc.
The saloons are doing good business
and run night and day.
The telephone line between this place
and Camas is completed.
Our worthy justice Of the peace has ab-
seconded for parts unknown.
Billy Newman, of Camas, has taken
charge of the Nicholia Hotel.
Al. Young. Of Red Rock, (Mont.) was
over looking up his property.
Charles Harry, a former Bannackite, is
the happy father Of bouncing baby girl.
Geo. Coffran, formerly Of Glendale Mon
tana), has sold his hay ranch to Ed. Brush.
Parties from Blackfoot are making ar.
engagements to put up brewery at this
place.
w. L. Saltn,er struck fine body Of ore
while blasting rock for the tramway sta
tons.
The citizens held meeting and elected
]. Lockwo justice Of the peace, until
further arrangements.
The smelter will start up as SION as the
tunnel is finished that taps the Viola mine,
which will b. auout the 18th.
Murphy u Conrad, our new butchers,
have moved into their new market, and
are serving the public satisfactorily.
A. Widderson has taken contract from
the Viola Mining and Smelling Co. to de-
liver thirty thousand cords of wood.
The Viola Company is building three
large coal pits on Willow creek. Private
parties are also burning charcoal in the
different canyons.
The Dillon tribune. [volume] (Dillon, Mont.) 1881-1941, 1885-10-10

WHY WILL. YOU cough when Shiloh's Cure
will give immediate relief Price 10 Gems. 50 cents,
| and 81. 'H''
The Dillon tribune. [volume] (Dillon, Mont.) 1881-1941, 1885-10-10
DILI1,N POsTOFFICE.

The mail from Butte, Deer Lodge and points
north arrives daily at S:as p. m. The mail 'or
the above points closes at o'clock a. III.
The mail from Salt Lake, Ogden and all points
SOUTH and Eastern Idaho arrives daily ut ITO o..
clock a. IN. The mail for the above places closes
at S:45 O'Clock p. m.
The Jefferson City and Virginia City mail arrives
at 7:3o O'Clock p. IN. daily, and departs ut 1880
o'clock Il. m. daily.
The mail for Bannack and Argcnta arrives ut $3.50
p. OH Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridavs' ana
departs ut 7:,o A. m on Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays.
Office hours--on SUNDAYS from Il. IN. until IL N.
On all other DAYS, during usual business hours.
No money order or registry business done after
JOHN +. YOE, Pm
The Dillon tribune. [volume] (Dillon, Mont.) 1881-1941, 1885-10-10
MONTANA CONDENSED.

The Episcopalians Of Billings contem'
plate the erection of church.
DR.. Strayer jumped from a buggy at
Sheridan last week and broke his leg.
The new Crow Indian Agent, Henry E.
Williamson, is personal friend Of Score.
tary Lamar.
The Bozeman Chronicle advises Gallatin
County farmers to hold their wheat for a
raise.
The Billings public schools are about to
adopt the plan OF giving an hour and half
incoming, instead Of an hour.
A band of Flathead Indians slaughtered
600 deer in II Big Blackfoot Valley, be.
low Nevada ,reek, during September.
Montana cattle are in great demand in
the Chicago market, and bring higher
prices than any others, as the telegraphic
market report daily shows.
Secretary Harrison expects to have the
brand book out in about month. The
delay has been caused by members falling
to send in their brands.
The Dillon tribune. [volume] (Dillon, Mont.) 1881-1941, 1885-10-10

"HACkMErACk," Il lasting and fragrant per
tu,ne. Price Is and 50 cents.
The Dillon tribune. [volume] (Dillon, Mont.) 1881-1941, 1885-10-10

Exchange Bought and Sold. DEPOSITS received
sn"lect t" check on demand. Interest allowed or
time deposits. "
The Dillon tribune. [volume] (Dillon, Mont.) 1881-1941, 1885-10-10
An Architects Opinion.

Mr.. Edward Sidcl was the chief assist.
ant to the architect for the Exposition
Buildings at New Orleans. He writes that
he used st. Jacobs Oil with the best
effects in severe case Of rheumatism, and
recommends it to all similarly afflicted rs
the quickest and most ccrtaiu remedy.
The Dillon tribune. [volume] (Dillon, Mont.) 1881-1941, 1885-10-10

Many forget that the hair and scalp need
Extensive use Of Ayers Hair Vigor has
proven that it is the best cleansing agent
for the hair-that it prevents as well as re.
moves dandruff, cools and soothes the
scalp, and stimulates the hair to renewed
growth and beauty.
The Dillon tribune. [volume] (Dillon, Mont.) 1881-1941, 1885-10-10
DILLON LETTER LIST.

List Of letters remaining in the Post Office ut Dil.
Ion. Deaverhcad Co... Montana. for the week cad.
ing October q, 1855. which, il not called for in 90
days, will be sent to the Dead Letter office:
Boyle, W Morse. AID
Dempsey, NJ Maggie. EFF
Fellows, d Moneghan.C
Fillmore, Mr.. Mcguire, ~
Grinsel. + Mill;gan,
Gates, CS Storey, \
Harmony. DR.. y San.l,s, d
Johnson, II Smith, ChaS.
I.ccth, $ II Stewart, WV
Levy, 20 Thompson. Hugh
Morgan Wilson. W NJ
Mcguire, NJ Webster. Chas
Maper, Ward, w
Persons calling for any nt the above letters will
please say "advertiscd."
JOHN +. YOE, p. NJ.
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Ghe 1ilo,, Gribn'tt.
NOTES FROM EASTERN IDAHO.

salmon City and its Surroundings, Pros
poets, Advantages, Inducements to Set
tiers, For stock Raising, Farming and
Mining Its superiority IN q Country For
The Laboring Classes-some Of its BUS
mess Men and Citizens.
The Dillon tribune. [volume] (Dillon, Mont.) 1881-1941, 1885-10-10
STRAYED OR STOLEN.

Stravcd or stolen from the subscriber al A.
about eighteen months ago. one large sors' , ,'as
white strip in her face, about -four wears DID, ".
ed on left shoulder, and blotchet %. ~ AK M
information that will lead to her recovery or s'''
her delivery to me at Argenta. ,,rxclI
Sohm GEO fREN...
FOR DYSPEPSIA ana liver complaint ,g ~ \,
4 printed guarantee on every bottle OF s''"'
talizer. II never fails to cure.
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DILLON PRODUCE MARKET.
Corrected Weekly by +. w. Po,ndcxtcr.l
WHOLESALE. PRICES,
GLENDALE LETTER LIST.

List Of letters remaining in the Post Oce ut Glen
dale. Bcavcrl,cad Co.. Montana. for the week end.
ing Sept. 80, 1855, which. il not called for in 80
days, will be sent to the Dead Letter office.
Ago, Mrs. lIuntcr, David
Arnold, Chas. f. krcamcN Julius /.
Burnett, CIV kimpton, Nathan
tElwbcr, John l.abrouN, Benjamin
Bennett, Archie Letter, Manner
Rrauvold. Mahon, Il
Ren,lcr, John Mcpherson, John $
Chase. Miss Julia Molloy, Laurence
Cole, + Martin, Chas T.
Connell. John orion. WI
Conner, Eugene O'Ncil. MD
Carlton, Edward Page Samuel
Eagan, Daniel Pcttingill. George
Fredericksnn, John Rcnah, John
Fitch, A \ Reoston, T. +
Gyllcnskt'g, Theodore Rasmussen. CS
Hart. Henry Sheppard. William
Persons calling for any ot the above letters will
please say "atlvertiscd."
L. q. IULSIZER, p. NJ.
The Dillon tribune. [volume] (Dillon, Mont.) 1881-1941, 1885-10-10
RED ROCK LETTER LIST.

RED ROCK LETTER LIST.
List Of letters remaining in the Post Office at Red
Rock, Heavcrhcad County, Montana. Sept.
Co. 1855, which. not called tor within 30 days, will
bc sent to the Dead Letter Office:
Beck, Emile Mitchell, Mary I.
Castle, Kate Ripley, I'd
jensen, Nation Stewart Written
Mathcson, ID
Persons calling for any OF the above letters will
please say advertised" OLLIE LORD, =. NJ.
, 1885-02-21

It Is pleasant to hear business men
-ePo-t an is-sP-ovvueutIn rneIr saIes
and a groming tendency for better
times. The monotonous refrain Of
lack Of business has been painful.
The dullness has not been monopo-
lized by one single branch Of trade,
but everybody has felt It more or
less, generally speaking, more. Not
only have sales been light, but the
scarcity OF hard coin has been IN
precedented in the annals Of the
country. We have every reason TO
think that the worst Of the depres-
sion Is over. Travel has commenced
and many strange faces are to he
seen on our streets daily. The haul
ing Of freight and the purchase Of
supplies will put a large sum In cir
culation. The early spring will see
the revival Of the mining interests,
the coming Of men on the hunt for
lands, and a general reaction that
will create an activity in the midst
Of which men will forget the serious
trials Of the past. II Is a promise
that all are anxious 10 see fulhlled,
and 1t can't come to pass too soon.
, 1885-02-21
Survey Field Notes.


The field notes of the public sur
veys in this territory, Of every kind,
that were destroyed when the sur
veyor generals office was burned in
this city, September 18th, 1888, have
been recopied from the records at
Washington, and are now returned
to the office here. They make sixty
large volumes and cost an immense
sum to prepare. transcripts Of the
same can lie obtained by applying at
the surveyor generals office. 1t is
one Of the regulations Of that depart
ment that copies Of all papers, docu-
ments, maps and records shall be
sent to Washington as soon as pOssi-
bic after being fled or prepared in
the local offices throughout the states
and territories, and by this means
losses similar to the one here can be
made good IN the course Of time.
The fact above noted will be good
news to hundreds throughout the
territory.
, 1885-02-21

All who attended the entertain
ment given under the auspices Of the
women'sc ristian temperance union
at the opera house last evening
speak an fiatterlng terms of the ex-
cellent character OF the performance,
and the general sociabillty that pre-
vailed. As has been stated in these
columns, the nature Of the enter
tainment was common to local at
fractions Of the kind where the pro-
gramme Is made up Of music, vocal
and instrumental, speaking and de-
claiming, readings, etc, participated
in by home talent. The programme
for last evening was selected with
grnat oara and good Jndsrnant. and
every one taking part did exceed
ingly we'll. The attendance was
quite large, and every one in the
audience seemed to enjoy the various
phases Of the affair. The serving Of
Refreshments was not the least Of
the pleasant features. The ladies
were accorded unlimited praise for
the manner in which the concert
was carried out
, 1885-02-21

Wednesday was the beginning
Of lent, a dnte when Il Is generally
considered that the festivities OF
winter cease, and while there may
be few parties and balls during the
next few weeks, yet II is conceded
that the gayeties Of the winter sea-
son are over. In looking tack over
the past three months II must be ad-
mitted that Spokane Falls has been
the scene OF a larger amount Of social
ssIssssaass9a.a.- sIzlsu 7uiuF1uS my preVioua
season. The winter has been long,
tedious, tiresome one. We presume
that the existing depression OF trade
has caused 1t to drag and seem much
longer than former winters. Every
body seems glad II is about over, and
look forward with hope Of brighter
days with the coming summer. But
to get back to the festivities. Hard
times did not curtail pleasure. On
the contrary, the tighter the depres-
sion the gayer people did, or tried TO,
appear. Probably more money has
been paid out for amusement than
any two winters put together, In the
history Of the place. Almost all the
UNCONVENTIONAL and eleemosynary In
stitutionsOf the city have given one,
and In numerous Instances several
public entertainments, socials, par
ties, etc, for the purpose Of raising
funds, all Of which have been largely
attended and resulted In making
money for the beneficiary. Balls
given by clubs, orders, organizations
and private individuals have been Of
weekly occurrence, while skating
rinks and other methods Of amuse-
ment have q urished. Looking at
the vast number OF opportunities
presented to spend money, all Of
which have been accepted, It would
apJ ear that the cry Of "hard times"
was farcial. Even the poorest have
INDUCED in the innocent amuse-
ments to some extent, and there is
none that can And fault with that
feature Of the long season.
, 1885-02-21


From the frequency OF old second
hand, frayed out expressions hung
to locals last week In the Walla Wal
la Statesman, we had commenced
fearing that our good friend Col.
Parker had gone daft. 1t seems,
however, that the colonel was away
for several days and had no sub dur
ing his absence.
The last number Of the Palouse
city Neins comes to US flying the
name OF f. C, Warner, formerly Of
the Davenport Leader. The paper
shows great improvement, and rs
Mr. Warner understands how to get
up a readable paper, he will make
the Nelcs popular sheet down there.
We wish him every luck except
politically.
Adam Aulbach publishes the only
paper now In the COeur d'Alene
mines, the Murray Slal, which Il
issued tri-weekly. He is making a
first-class paper OF 1t, and his pluck
in staying with the camp ought to be
rewarded.
II Is reported that a new paper Is
about to be started in Portland. 1t
reminds us Of an applicable saying
Just out, that expresses an admira-
tion for pluck bat blanks the discre-
tion.
The Chehalis Bee Is out In a new
shape and new clothes. tits refresh
ing these hard times 10 learn Of a
newspaper man with sufficient means
to invest in such Improvements.
The Bee Is considerably improved by
the change.
The following item has been going
the grand rounds and has received a
more extended notice than any clip
ping from the press Of late years. II
relates the experience OF newspaper
men 50 truthfully that II Is worth re-
pcating: In the following from the
st. Ansgar Enterprise, are several
scorching trnths: every newspa-
per publisher Is cursed with an oc-
casiOnal subscribe whose soul seems
to have been made Of the fag-end Of
the material and a shrimp pattern at
that. We are always thankful when
such lift themselves from our list.
The sooner the better. They gen.
orally refuse to take the paper from
the office after taking 1t two or three
years without paying cent for it-a
plain steal with an insult added. Or
else they move away without saying
a word or paying a nickel. Or they
all at once discover that they never
ordered II, never wanted II, or they
than half the time-won't pay for II.
In either case II is a cownrdly creep,
such as an honest man would not &c
guilty Of. The proper way to stop a
newspaper is to pay up first and then
stop 1t afterwards. II you are a gen.
tleman you don't owe a cent, walk
into the office, look the gentleman in
charge full in the eye, and tell him
you don't wish 1t, or can't afford 1t.
II you are on the hog plan, chuck II
back into the postofice, and mark II
refused"
, 1885-02-21
Spokane County Medical sOcisty.

An adjourned meeting OF the SpO-
kane county medical society was
held yesterday at the office Of DR.. A.
s. Campbell, on Howard street, DR..
G s. Allison, president, In the chair.
Present-Drs. Libby, Westfall, PEN
field, Candy, Whitehouse and Camp
bell, of this city, Drs. Eakin, Of
Rockford, Pomeroy Of Cheney, Wat
erhouse Of Deep Greek Falls.
Minutes Of last meeting read aud
approved.
Report Of committee or constitu-
tion and bylaws and fee bill received
and adopted.
Drs. Campbell and Pomeroy were
appointed a committee on printing.
A dental section being added 10
the society, DIR. E, Pittwood was, on
presentation ofnecessary credentials,
a,i-ni.tnd 10. ina.rhesshlp.
The president, DR.. Allison, was
chosen to prepare a paper for next
regular meeting.
Letters read from physicians at
distance expressive Of their co-oPera-
tion and inability to be present
The society adjourned to meet at
the same place ut their next regular
meeting, on the fourth Thursday in
March.
Following is list OF the members
Of the society to date:
DR.. G. s. Allison, president.
J. w. johnson, vice-president.
" A. S. Campbell, secretary.
J. f Candy, treasurer.
Eakin, LIST censor.
Libby, End censor.
Pomeroy, 3rd censor.
Penfeld.
Westfall.
WaterhOuse.
Galloway.
WhitehOuse.
&" PittwOOd, dental section).
A. s. CAMPBELL, Secretary.
, 1885-02-21

MR. EDIToR:-While every worthy
cause or valuable improvement that
has ever been inaugurated in the
city Of Spokane Falls has had in you
an enthusiastic advocate, we natural
" look to you to work up a senti.
ment In favor Of a public fountain.
II seems to me that such an improve
ment would be Of more use to the
cnmmunity, for the amount Of money
that It would cost, than anything
else that could he conceived Of.
There is no one in the whole country
whose business calls them to Spo-
hlne but feels the need of place to
q Tor drink for self and team. It
4 true there are drinking places
where they keep beer that Is and al
ways has been from Milwaukee, and
ollRFJhorrid stuffs too nasty to mem
- but Il is only an exeeItiUuui
gefitlendn from the country that has
become 80 dlssipated as to indulge
himself In the use Of 1t. Hence II
seems to me to be an absolute neces-
sity that there should be some place
where he could accommodate him
self and team "wIthout money and
without price," or without going a
long way to the river when tired,
cold, belated and hungry, there to
unhitch his team and force them
down among the ice, rocks and saw
logs for that which might be sup
piled at some point in the business
part of tOwn-say near the postoffice,
a place where everyone has to call,
at mere nominal cost. Now, Mr..
REVIEW, you have my suggestion,
and / think II you will buttonhole
Mr.. Waterworks, and bring your
persuasive power to bear in behalf Of
my motion, he will not refuse to sup
ply the demand for pure water.
FARMER.
, 1885-02-21

To carpenters, contractors and
general public; The Spokane Falls
Lumber 4 Manufacturing Co. have
reduced the price Of first-class COM
mon lumber to the low igure Of So
per NJ. It. 1st and 2nd grades Of
finishing lumber including flooring,
ceiling, siding, surface, etc, cores
pOndingiy reduced, and sufficiently
seasoned for immediate use. This
company have on hand over 2, 800, 900
II. OF all kinds Of lumber together
with over 1900, 900 It. Of logs at their
mill, thus enabling them TO all
large orders for timber and extra
demensloned stun Immediately.
We have also No. article Of laths,
shingles, pickets, ETC., etc. We
also have cheaper grades Of common
lumberat correspondlngly low prices.
SPOKANE FALLS LUMBER 4 MIG, 90.
Succcssors 70 A. NJ. CANNON,