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The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1886-02-17
The Investigation.

| The Husbapdman says: From tn,
published statements few months ago
which had wide circulation. stranger
abroad may have been led to believe
that number of Montana counties hat
been offieered by rascals who have
robbed their respective offices of thou
sands of dollars That these statements
were damaging to cur growing territory
there can be no doubt, and those of oul
citizens who read them IN their home
papers readily understand who is re-
sponsible. Investigation having proven
| these statements to be untrue, it is in
order for some of those journals that
made such an ado about defaulting Off
GERS, to rectify them, and they will do so
if they are possessed of the sense of
honor that they are generally accredited
with. The ex-treasurer of Meagher
county, who was reported to be several
thousand dollars in default, it appears
from investigation is not defaulter.
The investigation of the affairs of Gala
tin county, in which both the sheriff
and treasurer are charged with having
received more than their dues, has been
concluded and the report published, the
closing paragraph of which states: that
in this investigation we have found no
instance in which any county official has
been guilty cf intentional fraud or any
intention on part of officials to take or
ask any fees to which he was not right
fully entitled" In the case of Silver
Bow county. the ex-treasurer was accused
with embezzlement, has given bond for
his appearance in court, and to answer
the charge of failure to account for the
sum of five dollars, which was unques-
tionably an error and not an intention of
fraud Summing up the whole, it is
clear to be seen that much ado has been
made about nothing.
The River Press also remarks: "The
grandest investigation farce that has
ever come to our knowledge, is that
which recently took place in Galllatin
county. W. w. Wylie, as an alleged ex-
pert, was appointed by the court to make
an investigation of the books and ac-
counts of the several officers of the
county. He did 50. and the report was
submitted to the grand jury last fall.
Wylie discovered several mares nests,
reporting many of the ex-otficlals de-
faulters to the tune of thousands of dol
lars. The grand jury, without inquiring
into the matter at all, approved the
report and commented harshlv upon it.
This brought the accused to the front.
They declared the report monstrosity
and demanded a new count The COM
missoners granted the request, and an
investi cation of the investigator and his
report has just been conclrded. 1t
shows that Wylie's report is a farce.
a fraud, fiction and tissue of false
hoods. The assailed off ials are fully
exonerated in the second report, and the
funny part of il is that Wyiie signs it,
acknowledging that it is correct and that
he is an ass Wyie is territorial super
intendent of public instruction and he
ought to have the good grace and decen-
cy to send in his resignation at once"
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1886-02-17
General Hancock.

Winfield Scott Hancock died on Tues
day. General Hancock has been ailing
for some time, and has been unable, act
lively, to attend to his military duties.
He suffered from a complication of dis
eases, but still fought against the ailment,
but the recent development of car
bunele while he was at Washington, com.
PEELED him to remain in his house. From
this attack he did not rally. His only
son died last autumn, and since then he
has not been given the strength to resist
the disease with the determination he
had previously exhibited. When he
expired his wife was beside him. Upon
the announcement of his death, the flag
at his headquarters was displayed at half
mast and telegraphic dispatches were
sent to army stations in he harbor
General Hancock's condition has been a
source of much anxiety to the officers
and men of his department since the
beginning of the year
Winfield Scott Hancock was born in
Montgomery county, Pa, Feb. IA, 1924,
making him nearly 50 years old at the
time of his death. His early education
was received at the Norristown academy.
In 1910 he was appointed cadet at the
United States military academy, whence
he was promoted in 1912, to be brevet
second lieutenant of infantry In 1916
he received his full commission as sec
ond lieutenant. In 1858 he was made
first lieutenant, and in 1866 captain IN
the quartermaster's department. He
served with gallantry in the Mexican
war, in Florida during the Seminole dis
turbances, in Kansas during the trouble
of 1857, and at Los Angeles in 1861, he
exerted powerful influence at the out
break of the civil war
He was then relieved from duty in
California, that he might serve in the
field. In September, 1861, he was made
brigadier general of volunteers, and as
signed to service in Kentucky. His SUBJ
sequent history during the war is that of
the Army of the Potomac. He did brill
liant service at Yorktown, Williams
burgh, Golding's Farm. Savage's Station,
CARROTS Hill, White Oak Swamp, Harri-
sons Landing, for which he received
brevets of major, lieutenant-co colonel and
colonel, and was recommended for pro-
motion to major-general At Gettysburg,
July l, 1868, his services contributed
much to the final success of the Union
armies On the Sd he was severely
wounded, and afterward received the
thanks of congress for his services. All
through the remainder of the war his
work was of the same high order. In
November he was selected to organize
the first army corps of veterans. After.
ward he became commander of the
middle division In this connection he
conducted campaign against the Indi-
ans. From September, 1867, to March,
1868, he commanded the department of
the gulf, and finally became commander
of the division of the Atlantic. In
June, 1880, he received the democratic
nomination fer president of the United
States, but was defeated by Gen. Gar
field. He had since remained in COM
mand of the division of the Atlantic
with headquarters on Staten Island.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1886-02-17
The Northern Pacific Land Grant.


The house committee on public lands,
at a special meeting Feb. 18th, agreed to
declare forfeiture of the Northern Paci-
tic railroad land grant as to all land
lying opposite that part Of the line
which was uncompleted on the 4th of
July, 1879. The date on which the COM
mittee construe the granting act to ex-
pire excepted from the operation of the
forfeiture act the right of way of the
company to lands necessary to its oper-
alton, all lands now within city, town or
village sites, and all land purchased in
good faith from the railroad company BY
actual settlers, not exceeding 800 acres
in any one case. In case a settlers pur-
chase exceeded $50 acres, he will be
allowed one year in which to select
therefrom tract of 800 acres and make
proof before the local land Office. An
amendment was incorporated in the bill
reducing the price of government lands
within the grant to s1.25 per acre.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1886-02-17
Troubled England.

The situation in England at the pres
ent time is most critical. A corresponds
ent writing from London under date o
January 30, says "The English people
are slow to appreciate their position,
which is as critical as that Of the Lin
coin government in 1861" An oppressed
people are crying aloud for freedom, as
thew have been crying unavailingly for
years. Bat at che present time, request
has given way to demand, and the Irish
people occupy a stronger position tha
ever before, and if we mistake not, the
day of their deliyerance is near at hand.
England's imperious queen occupies a
defiant position. But her government
suffered severe blow in the disastrous
overthrow of Salisbury and his ministry.
Again she has summoned Gladstone to
the royal palace, and will doubtless seek
his aid, under binding conditions, it is
said These conditions are in effect the
humiliation of Parnell and his followers.
But what promise that Gladstone can
make will bind or guide Parnell, we can
not understand. Parnell, when asked if
he would accept the office of Chief Sec
retary for Ireland, is reported to have
replied; "Certainly not. To administer
any law, an honest man must be in sym
pathy with it ard believe it to be just
and rightlaw. Now, am not in sympathy
with the English rule of Ireland, but
believe it TO be both unjust in itself and
prompted by alien feelings. Believing
this, under no possible circumstances
would / have part or lot in administrat-
ing it."
This is clear and manly expression
of an Irish patriot. If Parnell adheres
to this declared position n-and there is
every reason to believe that he will
then one of two things must come to
pass--England will be compelled to
recognize and accede to Ireland's de-
mands, or, being able to further assert
her power, win deny them and continue
to enforce her policy of oppression.
The latter seems scarcely possible, adj
mitting, as we must, that the Irish have
right and justice on their side, and are
thoroughly organized under able and
valiant leaders. But there is another
consideration to be taken into account.
1t is this--can ParnelI hold his party
together long enough to secure the ad-
vantages which tAey seek? Should
Parnell for an instant show signs OF
wavering, disruption in the irish ranks
would ensue, and what seems now to be
success, would turn to humiliatlng defeat
Not only the Irish, but everybody will
watch with the greatest interest the
developments in the impending struggle.
Ireland has sympathy and financial sup
port, what has England?
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1886-02-17
The Grange Hall Affair.

The following letter, received too late
for publication last week, is published
for the additional facts OF the affair it
contains
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1886-02-17

JUSTICE
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1886-02-17
PEAL ESTATE.
Persons wishing anything in the Real
Estate line should call on or address
JIM. LINDLEY,
90. Box 1887
BozEMAN. Montana Ty.

1st, Because he has for sale more and
greater variety of real estate than all
the other agents combined.
End, Having been a resident in this
locality twenty years he is thoroughly
acquainted.
Srd, Because he can and will furnish
the best of references as to straight deal
ings.
4th, You can find with him anything
and everything desired in the Real
Estate line
Collections made for non-residents
promptly attended to
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1886-02-17

Senator Boter of the Kentucky State
Senate, has a wife and grown daughters
in society. He made the acquaintance
OF negro woman last session, became
infatuated with her and took her to the
country town where he lived, built her
a house and established her This year
he brought her back to Frankford with
him and spends his leiasure time with
her
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1886-02-17

J.H Brand of Helena, arrived in st,
Paul Saturday from New York minus his
satchel, containing jewelry to the value
of 81 900 and palars to the value Of ST.
600. He entrusted it to the care of a
sleeping car porter. who says he gave It
out by mistake. Mr.. Brand found a sat
chel very similar to his own left for him
and which belongs to T. c. Draper, con-
tracing agent for the Lake Michigan &
Lake Superior Transportation Comp
any.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1886-02-17
t-GO TO THE
GERMAN BAKERY
To get your Fresh Bread.

AllitheA !. from this Bakery is baked from
Flashmen celebrated compound yeast.
Give me a trial. Only 10 cents a loaf or three
for % cents. Bakery In Charles Richs
old stand, Main Street.
HENRY SEVERTS,
Proprietor.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1886-02-17
HATES VEGETABLE Eeg!ET 4 ] Z
Hair ReneWer.

Seldom does popular remedy win such q
strong Ibid upon the public confidence as has
RAILS HAIR kESEwER. The cases in which
it has accomplished complete restoration Of
color to the hair, and vigorous health to the
scalp, are innumerable.
Old people like it for its wonderful power to
restore to their whitening locks their original
color aud beauty. Middle-aged people Ike it
because ikprevents them from: getting bald,
keeps dandrutf away and makes the lar
grow thick and strong. Young ladies liAe it
as dressing because it gives the hair liza.
tiful glossy Iustre, and enables them TO dress
1t in whatever fern they wish. Thus it is lie
favorite of al, End it has become so simply
because it disappoints no one.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-31
The Proposed Railroad.

n grand mass meeting of the railroad
delegates from Stoele, Griggs, Nelson,
Ramsey, TOwncr and ROletto counties
was held here last Saturday, in the inter-
est Of the Fargo, Devils Lake & Turtle
Mountain railroad. The people along
the entire length of the road agreed
UNANIMOUSLY to instruct their delegates to
grant free right of way, paid by each
township. Townships adjacent to this
route also voted substantial pecuniary
aid to this enterprise, which now seems
to be an assured fact. The survey will
commence at once. 4 delegation consist
ing Of II. NJ. Crccl, Morris Thomas, Otto
Is. Spencer, and Col. Peter l.. Holland,
will leave for the east next Monday to
complete arrangements so az to begin
work on the road at once. Over $3OO, 900
has been subscribed. The committee
were instructed to interview the citizens
of Fargo and ascertain what aid they
would extend to this enterprise. The
company has applied for a charter. The
incorporatOrs arc Otto B. Spencer, presi-
dent and director; p. T.. Scotland, vice.
president and director Morris Thomas,
treasurer and director; ii. NJ. Creel, Sec
rotary and director; Charles A. Currier,
director. and T.. l.. Holland, director.
Nearly every township along the line
has donated 80 acres for tOwnsite pur-
poses,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-31
Teachers Institute.

The Ramsey County Teachers Insti-
tttc opened at the school house in this
city Tuesday morning and closed last
evening after a very successful session.
Tire institute was under the management
of Hon. l.. G. Lord, of st. Peter, Mimi,
anC' County Superintendent Brooke, Of
this city. The latter has been untiring
in Ii is efforts to make the affair a success
and deserves much credit for the splcn-
did r csuIts obtained. Mr.. Lord is Il thor
Ougl1 scholar and is entirely at home
among the teachers. Among the teach
Stella Dodge, Ella Powers, May Roberts,
Jennie, Solberg, Anna Davidson, Maggie
Kenef c, Cora NJ. Calderwood, Maggie
Pende1 'gast, Emma Reynolds, Maud
Brown, Sarah Reynolds, Mrs. S. Mitchell
and John +. Cowan, Edward Shirley, j..
H.. Alleback and Frank Doty. Hon.
John w. Cowcn, assistant territorial su-
perintendent Of public instruction, was
present and delivered an interesting lee
tnre at the NJ. T.. church Wednesday
evening on '"The Encouragements and
Hindrances of Popular Education.' DR..
c. G. Ellis lectured on Physiology and
Hygiene Wednesday morning. Ramsey
county first institute was q decided sue
cess. Supt. Brooke addressed the insti-
tute yesterday morning on "Thc Rcla-
tions of Government to Education," and
was listened to with unbrokcn interest.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-31
Why He: Kicks.

Editor Sibley, of the Towner County
Tribune, continues his strange assaults
upon the efforts of Devils Lake citizens
! to prove to the world that this is a first
class stock region. 1t has just leaked
out why Siblev is so terribly disgruntled.
Tie attended the stock show in the
g fternooi. Of the third day, Just before
t. ne heavy rain commenced. The first
th ing he struck was liquor stand. Here
he quenched his seven-dollar thirst.
At Joining this concern was wheel of
for tune, upon which Sibley squandered
all The money he had-l5 cents. BY this
tim, the old p atriarch was in the throes
of a: tirst-cla. IS ''toot.' Everything
seem ed to go round, ".jest like that
derne d WHEEL He didn't go down to
the ca, tie ring, but stood up against the
liberty pole ant | got wet to the hide.
After the shove r, when the grand parade
of stock took pl ace, Bro. Sibley was on
his way home n the bottom of a neigh
boris w.,yt>n-bo x. Next year arrange
ments viii. be m ade to let Sibley in at a
private ga te neal the cattle ring.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-31
THE NORTHERN TIERS.
Some Hot Weather-Splendld Hay
improvements.
pecial Correspondence Of the IsrxR-OcEAx

Special Correspondence Of the IsrxR -OcEAx.l
BoDEN, July 23.-This has been the
most favorable hay season OH record,
and the best that we have ever wit.
messed. All our boys have saved an i'm.
mense quantity Of the choicest quality
OF hay. While it was not so heavy a,
that of former years, vet al abundant
supply was easily secured.
The latest discovery in the science Of
mathematics is that one-third of twenty
is ten, instead Of six and two-thirds-
among our young and ambitious farm
ers in exchanging breaking.
Maj. E. S. Caster is now full.fledeed
farmer. Last Monday he became the
happy possessor Of 16O acres of Uncle
Sans domain, and he calculates TO test
the virtue Of the old mans wheat fields.
There is only one obstacle in Eds way
to complete success, and that is the
malady 80 prevalent and tenacious in
this community - bachelorism. We
hope some kind.hearted miss will take
pity on him and soon extricate him
from the mess he's in.
The forenoon Of last Tuesday was
probably the hottest spell of the season,
yet no material damage to the crops is
visable. Our local thermometers regis
tered as high as 99' in the shade. For
II time there was not the slightest breeze
astir, and apparently but little air, and
that seemed ~ hot as if waited from
place which Bob Ingersol says does not
exist. The ice sweat and refused longer
to keep cool; birds dropped down to the
ground tame and painting fish forsook
their native element, came to the shore
and begged to be put into the frying pan
for relief hens laid their eggs boiled
hard, and could not close their mouths
to cackle bachelors roamed about in
quest Of forks to try themselves if they
were cooked through; dogs nose would
slss when placed in contact with cake
of ice, and some instances are recorded
where womcn's feet were warm Twas
awful hot last Tuesday.
TO an observer it is astonishing what
Improvements are being made here in
the line of dwellings and farm buildings.
The most noticeable is the dwelling OF
MIR. Richard Shea recently brought to
view. Sitting on the sill OF our bay win
dow we can readily see it illuminating
in the distant horizon like huge tenn
pie overlooking the surrounding coun-
try for miles. When that optical lllu-
sion (miragc) which causes distant Oh.
Gr'1 to appear as suspended iG the
structure reminds us OF great temple
of worship, with the occupant evolving
INTO either an angel Or a grasshopper.
BEECHER
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-31
County Commissioners.
lOFrICIAL pUBLICATIOS.l


Board met on Monday, July 26, at IL
O'Clock a. n., pursuant to adjournment.
Commissioners Creel and Currier pres
cnt.
On motion a recess was taken to meet
at o'clock p. III.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
All the members present. The min
utes Of the last meeting were read. Mr..
Barton wished to have the proceedings
corrected wherein he moved to furnish
blanks to the county treasurer and d.
rected him to destrain property on the
personal taxes that could not be secured
against the real estate in the fall, and
simply have them read, to ''provide the
county treasurer with the necessary
blanks TO destrain taxes" On motion
the minutes were approved.
The corrected report of the county
treasurer was then taken up and settle
ment made. The balance on hand in the
treasury amounted to $3GE.2l. On mo-
ton the report was approved.
Superintendent Brooke reported that
he had balance of about $50 belonging
to the institute fund, and asked the board
to appropriate the sum Of fifty dollars
to help defray the expense of holding an
institute at Devils Lake during the week
endin. July 81. On motion and carried
the request was granted, and warrant
for $JO was drawn.
The reports Of the school township
treasurers not being all in, the board in
structed the county superintendent Of
schools to endeavOr to have them all IN
by Monday, August l6.
4 list Of uncollectable taxes was laid
before the board by the county treasurer,
which was ordered filed and made mat
ter Of business at the next meeting.
On motion adjourned until Monday,
August l6, at 10 a. IN.
H. NJ. CREEL,
Chairman Board of Co. Com.
Attest: JOHN 4. PERCIvAL, Co. Clerk.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-31
The Coming Ear.

Farmers and gardeners of this region
should not neglect to preserve good spec
linens Of their products for exhibition at
the coming fair, to he held about Sept.
22 and %. Good cash premiums will be
offered, and those who do not get first,
second or third premium will doubtless
be able to sell their exhibits on the
ground at good market price.
1t is not the intention ofthc association
to offer premiums for stock this fall !;
however, those who desire to place their
stock on exhibition will be given good
accommodations without charge f. NJ.
Prouty, one of the Mouse river cattle
men, tells the INTER-OCEAS that he will
exhibit a herd Of fine thoroughbred Dev-
ons. This exhibit will be worth seeing.
Farmers who have fine cattle and horses
should bring them in and permit their
ncighbors to sec them. The agricultural
exhibit promises to be large.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-31
GRAHAM HELD,
His Preliminary Examination
Out on Bail.

The examination Of j. P. Graham,
charged with conspiracy, took place be-
fore Justice Wishart last Saturday even
ing, Col. Nash appearing for the defend.
ant and County Attorney Morgan for
the territory. John Hubert, upon
whose statement Graham was arrested /,
being sworn, gave in detail the particu-
lars of the theft of Col. Smiths horse,
VIM. Crary's buggy and Ed Murphy's
harness. Hubbert's statement appeared
in these columns last week.
Carrie Forslofi, sixtcen-ycar-old girl
who had been working for the Graham's,
testified as to the disappearance OF bed
quilt, also bread and cake, about the
time of Hubbert's leaving the Graham
house. The witness sworc that Mrs. Gra.
ham had asked the privilege of taking
a quilt from her witness bed. Witness
saw the same quilt in the buggy brought
back by the sheriff. Witness corrobo-
rated the testimony given by Hubert in
other particulars. ...
j. p. Graham, the defendant, and his
wife, Narcissc Graham, were examined
and both emphatically denied any
knowledge of the theft and swore posi-.
lively that they had no knowledge OF
the affair.
After argument by counsel the court
held Graham to appear before the next
grand jury, fixing his bond at $3.50.
Graham was permitted to 80 to his home
Saturday evening in company with a
deputy sheriff. Sunday and Monday
were spent In an effort to secure bail,
but without success. Tuesday morning
he was placed in jail, and after some
further negotiation he sold his farm and
raised the funds required. The amount
being deposited with the justice, Grah.
am was liberated.