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Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-04
CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS.


The fourishing condition of the schools
dence of this fact. Park City maintains
Methodists, under Rev. G.. M. Geffrey,
| formerly of Salt Lake, have neat frame
building for church purposes, free from
debt, and their members are constantly
increasing. The Congregational church,
a large brick building, tastefully finished,
would be an ornament to any city. Rev.
I. N. Prior is pastor and is laboring graz
tuitously for the cause. The Catholic
church is a fine rock building, built upon
the site OF the church burned down lit
tie over year ago. The church and the
school building were built at a cost of
$4,000 shortly after the fire. A small
| debt remained, but with the proceeds of
the late Fair this has been wiped out, land
enough remained to build q substantial
parochial residence. This is completed,
and the Catholics have over $4,000
in property in the Park. The
Catholic school, under the super
vision of the Sisters of the Holy Cross,
consists of primary and intermediate
department and has 200 scholars enrolled.
The Public school is next in size and inn
portance, having total enrolment of
| l62 scholars and an average daily attend
ance of about los. Mr. J. F. Bledsoe is
Principal with III. L. Ludwig as assistant.
The Park academy is under the auspices
of the New West Commission, having
for their school-room the basement of the
Congregational church. The room is
nicely fitted up with accommodations for
so scholars, making the best school
room in the Park. Prof T. E. Merrill Is
principal and Mrs.,F. E. Merrill is as
sistant. Mr.. Merrill is an able and
efficient teacher, and since he has taken
charge the school has worked up to a
high grade; it has an enrolment OF Sc
scholars with an average daily attendance
of 40.
I The Ontario mine school, supported for
the children of the employees of the
Ontario mine, is last, but not least; 60
scholars are enrolled and the school has
daily attendance of As.
SECRET SOCIETIES.
The secret societies of the Park have a
membership of 700, there being two 1. o.
o. f. lodges-Park City No. z, and Olive
Branch No. S-one X. of Park Lodge,
No. 4-three Masonic lodges-Blue
Lodge, Chapter Lodge, and Ontario
Chapter, No. 5, r. A. None A. o. U.
w. lodge, and the Ancient Order of For
esters-Court Wasatch, No. 7052-was
the first lodge of the last order estab-
lished in Utah. Besides these societies
the knights of Labor have strong or
ganization. They commenced work in
November and have now membership
of 24O and increasing at the rate of 80 al
every meeting.
Business in the Park during 1885 has
been unusually lively. New stores have
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-04
Application for Patent.

BIRD 4 LOWE. Attorneys for Applicant.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1886-01-29
WANDERING WAITS
Of News and Comment Gathered
In From the Highways
and Byways.
The Question of the Removal of the
Postoffice is Being Dis
cussed Again.
A Marine Hospital in Bismarck is
One Of the Proposed New
Institutions.
A Squaw in the River Young
SUPERINTENDENT and
Miscellaneous.
The Post Office Question.

The rumor of a prospective removal of
the postofice from its present location has
become so current that many look upon it
with credulity. It is fact that the ques-
ton of purchase of a building in this city
by the government for all government Of
fees has been agitated, and the building
which has received attention is the Mer-
chants National Bank block, on the corner
of Fourth and Meigs streets. That the
building is first class and conveniently ar
ranged no one will deny, but with the Of
fee in it's present well planned quarters,
with its fire proof vault and handsome fix
lures, there must be strong pressure
brought to bear before removal can be ef-
fected. AS to the wishes of the people in
the matter, there has been no demand for
a change In fact, the citiZeus appear to
be pretty we'll satisfied with the present
location. Of course the purchase of good
solid brick block by the government would
be benefit to the city, as it would tend to
increase Blsmarck's prestige as a central
point for the transaction of public busi-
ness, and would leave numerous thousands
of dollars of home capital for additional
improvements and general circulation.
It must not be judged by these remarks
that the question has assumed a serious
phase. AS far as can be learned, the re-
moval exists in rumor only, and the pros
pect OF going to the south side of Main
street, for your mail during the present ad-
mlnlstratlon, is creditably bright.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1886-01-29
A Marine HOSPITAL.

The building of marine hospital at this
point has been frequently discussed in the
columns of the TRIBUNE, and now that the
Missouri river improvement problem is at
tracing attention among those to whom
the country looks for wisdom and appro-
priations, it may not be amiss to speak of
the proposed hospital. For years the river
men and navigators of the country contrib
uted monthly assessments for the care Of
the sick and wounded of their brotherhood
and the amount thus raised is enormous.
Instead of spending the money in the con-
struction of hospitals and provisions for
the care and comfort of disabled and needy
navigators, ithas been boarded in treasury
vaults, and now remains idle. The traffic
on the upper Missouri is increasing rapidly
and with Bismarck as the central point;
with her transcontinentalra railroad crossing,
and her permanent ways. the gentlemen in
congress must recognize the feasibility, the
Justice and propriety Of locating here an
Institution OF the character named. 1t is
needed, and is due to the men who risk
their health and lives in the work of giving
transportation and communication to the
military posts, Indian agencies, and thous-
ands of plodding settlers, for distance of
1000 miles in one of the richest portions of
the American northwest.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1886-01-29
ing Sixth street, was referred to the COM
mittee on claims.
BILLS ALLOWED.
The Black Flag Lowered.

The people along the line OF the North
ern Pacific learn with regret that the pres
entation in this region of the Black Flag"
by Thorne and his talented company is
now very doubtful. The papers of the Red
river valley give an account of Mr.
Thorne's recent debauch in that section,
the Grand Forks Plaindealer stating that
an audience which assembled in that city
on the advertised night having been COM
PEELED to return to their homes without
even getting glimpse of the illustrious
Thorne or his ebony banner. 1t is given
out that as soon as he reached Fargo, Mr.
Thorne, made the acquaintance of
the liquid inspiration of that me-
tropolis, and by the time he should have
appeared in Grand Forks, he was most
hilariously drunk. He was corralled by
members of the company and taken back
to st. Paul, since which time he has not
been heard from. The eminent actors
apparent love for vermillion would indi-
cate that he intends to change the name of
his drama to "Thorne's Red Flag" He
should remember that one company at
tempted to sail through the northwest un-
der the modest name of "Painting the
Town Red" and that Bismarck without
paint, pail or brush. Under the
circumstances, it is fortunate for Mr..
Thorne that he was shipped back into the
wild, untutOred east.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1886-01-29
Bursting a Shell.

The introduction of resolution adverse
to the interests of Fitz John Porter, at the
meeting Of the Grand Army post in this
city last evening, was like exploding a
bomb shell in a camp meeting. For a few
moments the discussion was scorching and
seething, and, strange to say, the motion to
spread the resolution on the records for
consideration at the next regular meeting
was supported by nearly three -fourths
vote. The following is the preamble and
resolution:
WHEREAS, General Fitz John Porter, for
disObedience of orders, on the 9th, 2Sth
and 29th of August, 1862, and the author
ship of certain letters to General Burnside,
prior to the above date, was tried by a
court martial, found guilty and dismissed
from the service; and,
Whereas, The board of general officers,
composing said court, having never in the
light of recent testimony, been led to
change their opinion of his guilt, and
Whereas, There is at this time before
congress a bill to restore General Porter to
the rank he would now hold in the regular
army, had he remained continuously in the
service; therefore be it
Resolved, That this post, through its
commander, request Judge Clifford, our dele
gate in congress, to use his influence to de-
feat the passage of said bill.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1886-01-29
PERSONAL.

Alexander Mckenzie returned from the
east yesterday afternoon.
General Alexander Hughes was among
the returning Bismarckers who reached
home yesterday afternoon.
Messrs. Thomas Neill and Walter Tripp,
OF Dawson, are visiting the city.
E. 81. BLY, will arrive from the east today.
and it is learned that his health has been
greatly improved.
H. E. Sternberg, representing st. Paurs
harness and saddlery interests, Arrived
from the east yesterday.
Captain W. B. Shaw, the delicate and
slender ex-post trader, arrived from Ber-
thold last evening, and is now engaged in a
desperate attempt to organize a company of
the young and erring denizens of the Mis-
souri, slope.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1886-01-29
Good Luck to Mclean,

The famons yellowstone contract" case,
in which Captain VIM. Harmon, now of
Miles City, and John A. Mclean, of this
city, are interested to the extent of over
$4,000 is now before the supreme court of
the United States, and it is expected that a
decision will be rendered during the pres
ent week. The case was first brought by
Harmon & Mclean, against the United
States for loss on a contract to furnish
wood and hay to the military post at Fort
Keogh. The contract was awarded late in
the season of 1877, and prairie fires had
made it impossible for the contractors to
furnish the hay at the contract price. The
government, finding it necessary to
have the hay, purchased it at an
expense of $3.50 per ton, and charged
it to the contractors at this price.
Naturally, the result was a suit by
Harmon & Mclean to recover the amount,
SOL 600, withheld on their wood contract,
which had been filed. The case was de-
cided in favor of these gentlemen, when
another complication arose. The contract
was in the name OF G. K. Peck, who trans
tered its fulfillment to Harmon a. Mclean,
who ADVANCED all money, and assumed all
fore the decision in the case, and his as
signees in bankruptcy presented claim
for the money which the court had award
ed to Harmon & Mclean. The money
having been paid by the government was
deposited in a Burlington Qowa) bank,
and afterwards transferred to the First ma
tional bank of Minneapolis, where it is now
drawing interest and awaiting the de-
cision of the supreme court of the United
States. Every one believes in the justice
Of the claim of Harmon & Mclean, and
their friends confidently trust that the de-
cision will be in their favor. The favora-
BILE determination of this long and tire
some legal struggle will be cause for re-
jjoicing by the friends of both of these gen.
tlemen.
Mr.. Harmon is now in Miles City enjoy
ing lucrative business and increasing
prosperity, and his share of the money in
dispute will be a handsome addition to his
good, plump bank account. AS for Mr.
Mel lean, he has been unfortunately gener-
Gus in his dealings with friends and the
public. and through his large hearted, open
manner has let a handsome fortune Slip
through his hands. His clam is just, and
recognizing this fact the people of the
northwest who have known him since the
first settlement Of the Missouri slope, wish
him victory and success.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1886-01-29
The Supreme Court.

The court room is being arranged for the
sitting of the supreme court next Tuesday.
Under the direction Of Judge Francis, the
handsome but inadequate desk behind
which justice is dispensed during the
terms of the district court has been re-
moved; and a large,neatly carved substitute
now takes its place and awaits the arrival
of the associate justices. The term will be
one of the most important ever held in the
territory. There are now thirty-four cases
on the calendar, and the number will be in
creased to forty before the opening of the
term.
Among the cases Of Importance is the
appeal in the case of the steamer Eclipse.
This case was first brought in the Third
judicial district by Captain Braithwaite of
this city, to recover damages from Rob-
inson Ray ct al; who deprived him Of the
use Of the boat during the season of 1881. 1t
is an appeal in admiralty from the Third
judicial district court of Fargo, where
Judge Hudson rendered a verdict in favor
of Captain Braithwaite in the sum of $780,
600. John 3. Garland, of this city, and At
torneys Williams & Davidson, of st. Paul,
appear for Robinson Ray ct al, while Geo.
waite. The decision of the supreme court
on this question is anticipated with much
interest and anxiety by numerous river
men and owners of steamboats, in the Mis-
souri, and Mississippi valleys. The case
involved the title to the Eclipse.
Among the other cases, which will be
of interest to the public, are:
Schild VS.. Kellogg, appealed from Rich
land county. The question to be decided
here is whether conditional sale, in the
form of lease, is to be construed as
chattel mortgage, which ought to be re-
corded.
st. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance COM
pany, VS.. Hanson, appealed from Ransom
county, involves the question Of whether
the jurisdiction of the justice court, in cases
involving less than 500, is conclusive, or
simply concurrent with the district court.
Territory VS.. Loren Christensen, SEN
fenced twenty-five years for manslaughter,
by Judge Palmer, Of Sioux Falls. Attor-
ney General Rice will appear for the terri
tory and Winsor & Sweezy for the plain
tiff in error.
George w. Forbes VS.. Driscoll, from La
moure county. Question as to whether the
proceedings in the land office are conclu-
sive or can be investigated in court of
law.
Roberts VS.. Haggart involving the rights
OF married women in the disposition of
property for debts.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1886-01-29
At the Roller Rink,

The Atheneum will be the attractive
point in the city this evening, the manage
ment having secured the services of the
First regiment band. The floor is in excel
lent condition, the music will be first class,
and with large attendance the sport will
be unbounded. The young people are to be
congratulated ,gaata % upon having so admirably
they make good use of the opportunity for
fun is proven by the numbers in which they
attend
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1886-01-29
A Liberal Offer.

The Northwestern Farmer and Breeder,
Fargo. Oak. (now in it's fourth year,, one
of the best agricultural and stock papers in
the northwest, has temporarily reduced its
price to fifty cents a year, to more thorough
ly introduce it throughout the country. 1t
also offers to every subscriber, until May
81, 1886, fifty cents worth of fresh garden,
flower and field seeds, of their own selec-
tion from the catalogue of the northern
seed grower, F. n. Lang, Baraboo, Wis
This is a most liberal offer, for the North
western Farmer is now enlarged Ill size
and improved in many respects; it is printed
and gives twenty pages of interesting and
instructive reading, especially adapted to
farmers in this section. Sample copies
free Address Edward A. Webb, pub
Usher FARGO OAK
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1886-01-29
Some Anxiety.

The report of the names who lost their
lives during the recent disastrous floods in
Los Angeles, CAL, gives the name of Mrs.
Suttle. AS Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Suttle left
fol- California some time ago, with Los An
geles as their destination, their Bismarck
friends have been somewhat alarmed by
the report. Several friends, who have
been in correspondence with Mrs. Suttle,
were asked if they had received any news
Of the disaster, and all replied in the mega
tive. AS no news is SAID to be good news,
it is hoped and trusted that both Mr.. and
Mrs: Suite, of Bismarck, are enjoying life
in the golden state
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1886-01-29
In the Courts,

The supreme court was opened in this
city, yesterday afternoon at o'clock, by
Judge Francis. The court is now open for
appeals, but active work will not be COM
menced until next Tuesday, when Chief
Justice Trip and Associate JusticesChurch
OF DeadWood, Church of Pierre Mcconnell
OF Fargo and Palmer of Sioux Falls will ar
rive. There are several important local
cases, a synopsis OF which will be given in
tomorroW's issue Of the TRIBUNE. Judge
Francis also opened district court, but the
only business transacted was the hearing
of motions. The district court was ad-
jOurned until Monday next.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1886-01-29
A Rustler in Alaska.

The TRIBUNE has been favored with a
letter written by Charles Dudley, a. gen.
tleman who has been in Alaska for two
years. In this letter Mr.. Dudley speaks
of meeting James Blackburn, formerly of
Bismarck, Dakota" and says that he
(Blackburn) has been wonderfully success
full in the enterprise of fishing and manag-
ing a guide bureau. He employs thirty
men by the year and always has orders
weeks ahead for guides to escort parties
who 60 into the country for pleasure or
speculation. The men employed are thor
oughly acquainted with the country. know
all its points Of interest, and are of great
assistance to. those desiring to select loca-
tions or enjoy scenery. Blackburn is a
young man less than 80 years of age, and
when in Bismarck he worked as an un-
skilled laborer, leaving for the west with
very few dollars and by no meaus bright
prospects. He is now worth $4,000 and is
making money rapidly.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1886-01-29
SOciabiIity in q Good Cause.

The sociable given by the ladies of the
Mrs. w. B. Watson last evening was well
attended, and was another of the pleasing
successes for which these charming and
accomplished entertainers have won local
fame. The money raised will be added to
the church fund for the construction of the
new church. The amount already raised
by the ladies for this purpose is encourag-
ing, and their efforts to lessen the burden
on the congregation and friends, and to
diminish the labors of the worthy pastor in
giving to the city the handsomest church
edifice in the territory, should be heartily
indOrSed.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1886-01-29
A Squaw Takes a Bath.

At late hour last night the Indians now
camped near the river were called upon to
howl over the narrow escape from drown
ing of one of their coy and demure bru-
nettes. Several squaws were prowling
about on the river in the hope of finding
some article of clothing or valuable imple-
ment, which might be left on the ice by the
terial. A splash, an agonizing K-yi and a
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1886-01-29
First publication January 20, 1885.

First publication January 20, 1861
TERRITORY OF DAKOTA, lss
COUNTY OF BURLEIaH, 5ss
In probate court, in the matter of the estate of
Josiah Chance deceased
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT NAH
court, petition, praying for letters of admins
tration of the estate of Josiah Chance deceased,
and that Monday, the first day of March, 1885, at 10
term of this court towit: of the March term, 1885,
at the probate court room in the city of Bismarck,
county of Burleigh, has been set for hearing said
petition, when and where any person interested
may appear and show cause why the said petition
should not be granted
Dated, January %, 1886.
z. B. LITTLE, Judge.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1886-01-29
First Publication January 20, 1886.
NOTICE OF CONTEST.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFIC]

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
BISMARCK, OAK, Jan. 20, 1856.
COMPLAINT HAVING BEEN ENTERED AT
- this office by james P. McGarvey against
law as to timber culture entry No. 2,462, dated
January 1e, 1885, upon the MEL of section %,
township !4on, range 79w, in Burleigh county:
Dakota, with view to the cancellation of said
entry, contestant alleging that said James A.
Emmons has failed to break the first five acres
required to be broken during the first year after
summoned to appear at this office on the 9TH day
of March, 1886, at o'clock p. M, to respond
and furnish testimony concerning said alleged
failure. JOHN A. REA gister
W. n. WINCHESTER, Attorney for Contestant.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1886-01-29

chorus of discordant walls aroused the
slumbering bucks, who rushed to the res
cue. The squaw who dropped into the
chilly waters was loaded down with heavy
blankets, and it was with the utmost diff
Guilty that she was saved. just as she was
reached by one of her associates she was
disappearing beneath the ice, but her long
and flowing hair served as preserver.
The unfortunate being was nearly dead
when taken back to camp.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1886-01-29

worth of flower or garden seeds FREE.
alogue and select your own flower and
garden seeds to the amount Of twenty
packages listed at five cents each, and
send the list and $2 to the TRIBUNE, and
the seeds and the WEEKLY TRIBUNE will
be sent postage paid to any address.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1886-01-29
A Very Young Sportsman.

The story comes from Emmons county
that Barney Madden and VIM. Tucker,
after hunting deer for over six hours with
dogs and guns, suffered the humiliation of
seeing the animal killed by boy 10 years
of age. The hunters had nearly exhausted
themselves and their ammunition, the deer
managing to keep a safe distance from
them during all of the afternoon. In the
evening, as they were nearing the house of
Mr. Thomas Mangan, the latter gentlemall's
little boy, who was attending to the stock,
rushed into the house, and grabbing gun,
rushed out, fred and killed the coveted
deer. OF course he claimed the game as
his own, and the disappointed sportsmen
medal and an honorary membership in the
gun club.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1886-01-29

Catarrh cured, health and sweet breath
secured, by Shiloh's catarrh remedy. Price
hfty cents. Nasal injector Free For sale
by Parker & Parkes, Bismarck.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1886-01-29

Consumptives obtain great relief by the
use of Ayers cherry pectoral. No other re-
medy is SO effective.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1886-01-29

John A. Hood, the old reliable st. Paul
commercial herald, is at the Sheridan.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1886-01-29

Will you suffer with dyspepsia and liver
complaint? Shiloh's VitaliZer is guaran-
teed to cure you. For sale by Parker g.
ParkeS, Bismarck.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1886-01-29

Miss Fetter, the actress, who recently
made such {. a.popular chit" as Adriana in
the "'Comedy of Errors" and who, was
mentloned in Zezula's letter, is cousin of
Dr. Slaughter, of this city.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1886-01-29

In speaking of home entertainments. why
not have the Mikado presented by local
talent. 1t might be necessary to import
Bahs, the town is full of them.