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Cutting ARRAY.

FREDERICK, Mp, June 1.-TWO
colored men named James Rogers
and George Barnes became involved
in q quarrel at late hour last night
on All Saints street, Frederick, and
the latter was seriously cut several
times in the breast and abdomen
with large pocket knife in the
hands of Rogers. The difficulty, it
is understood, grew out Of some
differences arising in the colored
Fitzpatrick Grand Army Post, in
which organization both men were
members Rogers claimed that in
the heat of the quarrel Barnes drew
pistol and attempted several times
to fire at him, but was unable to do
so. This charge the latter denies.
Rogers voluntarily called at the
office of Justice Beasant at an early
hour this morning, and after prefer
ring charges against Barnes. stated
that he desired also to submit his
own case. He WINS subsequently ar
rested and committed to Jail for n
hearing on Friday next Barnes is
reported to be in precarious con-
dition.
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Dying orr their Wedding Trip

New YORK, June l5.-On June the
10th young couple engaged room
25 on the second floor of the Sturte-
want House, and were registered as
Winfield Lee Compton and wife, of
Kansas City, Mo. He was twenty
four years old, and she was about
three years younger. This after
noon the office bell was rung from
room %, which the young couple
have closely retained since their ar
rival. But when the bell boy re-
sponded and raped at the door,
there was no response. After re-
peated rappings on the door with no
sound from within, the carpenter
was summoned, and with an Ak
burst open the door. Both Comp
ton and his wife lay side-by-side on
the floor. She had been shot in the
back of the head, and was dying
when the attendants entered. He
was conscious for moment, and
asked that doctor be sent for. In
his hand was a revolver. There
were bullet wounds in his head and
1 breast, but not necessarily fatal
An ambulance was sent for, but before
it came the woman was dead. There
are indications that the pair we're OF
their wedding trip, and the inscrip
ton in her ring indicated that they
had been married June ID. The
bell knob in the room was bloody
indicating that the shooting wa:
done before the bell was rung.
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RATIONAL ENJOYMENT-A LAWN
FESTIVAL AND A MUSICAL FEAST. -
Our people stick too much to The grind.
stone of routine labor and every day ne.
cessities. They do not take moments
enough in resting by the wayside, nor
are sufficient agreeable opportunities of
fered therefor. Here now, is offered the
time and the occasion for few hours
of solid comfort and rational enjoy.
ment-where the husbands and wives,
with their children, the young gentle
men and young ladies can meet, con-
verse, enjoy substantial refreshments,
and partake of the sweets of a select ma
steal entertainment. We refer to
lawn festival to be beld on the green
sward under the branches of the grand
old trees of Boydville. on next Friday
evening. by the ladies of the Pres
byterian Church of Martinsburg. Such
an opportunity is seldom offered, and
will surely receive the attendance of
our intelligent people. All work and
no play makes Jack dull boy. All
work and no rest, no recreation,s no
enjoyment, will wear away the stoutest
and the best life before it should be half
spent. We would like to see our people
generally attend ON this occasion to
such an extent that the spacious
grounds will be filled by those resting
and enjoying themselves. The refresh
ments to be served will consist of all
delicacies incident to the season, and
will be specially described on printed
sheets. The musical treat will consist
of cornet, piano and violin solos, duets,
choruses, sc. The proceeds of the en-.
tire entertainment will be used by the
ladies for the benefit of their church
work, an object always worthy and mer-
itorious. To partially defray expen-
ses as we'll as to properly recognize the
special use of the lawn for the evening.
a small admittance fee will be charged
at the gate. To accommodate all, es-
pecially the little folks, the gates will be
opened at 8 p. M, and will continue
open until a reasonable hour for proper
closing. We have no doubt the ladies
of the church will greet with welcome
the people of all denominations, and
will be glad to see all the merchants and
business men of our community and
their families. We extend our best
wishes and anticipate for ourselves and
for all who may attend, a very happy
and pleasant evening.
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The succour that she bestows will be
as il were, a never-failing spring of
comforts, such as education alone can
give. 1t will enable her progeny to
grasp more Understandings the solu-
ton of social and labor problems
which recently have shaken the foun-
dations Of our social structure, even
to the injury thereof.
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the town. Also governing streets as to
the use by traction engines.
On motion Mayor instructed to notify
James NJ. Homrich and Smith Gardner to
have cutters laid in front Of their proper
ty on w. John street.
Complaint Of street being blockaded by
machinery ETC., in front Of J. w. Dodd's
place of business on King street. Also Of
foul water running from st. Clair Hotel in
to sewer leading to John street. Placed in
the hands Of Nuisance committee to have
same abated, and if not done Immediately,
Mayor to be notified.
On motion Sergeant Wilen notified 10 adj
yertise public reztal of stalls and stands,
in and around tle market-house, June
18TH City market to be opened Thursday,
July LIST. Adjourned.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-06-19

l'HE gross receipts of the New
York and Brooklyn bridge for the
year ending May 81 were S680,466,
an increase of $ll5, l22 over the pre-
vions year. 1t is expected that
within q year and a-half the bridge
will earn $4,000 day. During the
year 25,0S2,5S persons crossed the
bridge, and of these 81 ,843, $50 used
the railroad.
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Bloody Talk from Anarchists

CHICAGO, June 15.-At one of the
open-air resorts on Clayborn avenue
d socialistic organization lately form
ed under the title "The Brothers of
the Red Cross" held meeting and
picnic yesterday. Anarchy ,nihilism,
revolt and plumber were advocated.
Not u policeman appeared, nor was
the meeting in any way molested
Nearly all the speakers were from
abroad, for the very good reason
that Chicago's oratorical revolution
lists are in Jail or under cover.
Among them were Gustave Brinke,
of St. Louis, and Earnest M. Freq
haum, of Brooklyn.
Emil Nerplanck said "What is
law Law is the code of tyranny.
What are the police? They are the
minions of the law; they are the
arch-tyrants. God how 1 exult in
Chicago's heroic deeds of the night
of May A! Would that you had
been better prepared and that youl
engines of destruction had been
more numerous. But the next time
that next time which is swiftly
coming-we will tear the livery
from these dogs of oppression and
hurl their barred and grated citadels
in the dust"
Thomas Murdoch, of New York
said II gnash my teeth with un
availing rage when | think of the
brave and noble heroes penned il
the prison of Chicago. Surrendered
to their enemies, their strait is DIES
perate and Northumberland fate mos
terrible. o, that we must thur si
idly by and contemplate these out
RACES! But our day of reckoning
will come, and the tyrants one anc
all must fall That doubled-dye6
fiend incarnate Schaaick merits thu
most hideous and appalling penalty
and he will get it, too, if libert.
ever claims her own"
1t is understood that another meet
inc Of the same character will b.
held next Sunday and the spirit o
anarchy will thus be kept alive dur
ing the clark days"
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Horrible Suicide.

NEwBURG, n. Y, June 15.- a Fin
lander named Matthew Master, de
liberately placed himselfin front of
a West Shore construction train at
New Windsor. He got down on
his hands and knees and coolly laid
his head on the rail just as the train
reached him. His head was crush
ed and his hands and feet were cut
off. He was employed in the brick
Yards.
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ANY newspaper man who will fall
sify Rowell's American Newspaper
Directory to bolster up claim for
circulation must be hard pushed for
backing. The INDEPENDENT refers to
the Directory for the truth of the
statement, and denies that the true
statement has been used by the local
grabber.
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COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS. = Special ses-
cept Mr.. Linthicum. Minutes OF last
meeting read and approved.
Chairman Market-house committee re-
ported the following which was received
and adopted: That the committee employ
Joseph Messman to repair and clean
old town-clock at a cost not to exceed $l5.
And that he be employed 10 wind and keep
said clock in repairs at standard time at
$40 per year, provided he guarantees to
keep it in good running order for five
years.
Petition of butchers and business men,
recommending that the attendance at mar
ket by butchers, be made compulsory.
Also that farmers, truckers and buck
sters be allowed to peddle and sell on the
streets all day after market hours.
Water Board met June 10th, and report
ed to council, after which it was ordered
that $50 feet of water pipe be put in on
Strine Avenue, east of n. Queen street.
Also that public hydrant on corner Charles
and Martin streets. be moved $50 feet fur
Their West on Martin street. Trenches to
be given out TO lowest bidder Received
and adopted.
ON motion Mayor and Engineer Shatler
authorized to purchase - shade trees,
TO be planted around the water works the
coming fall.
On motion ordinance committee lnstruc-
ed to draft ordinance prohibiting the. use
Of cat and rat rifles wi thin the limits Of
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A Wooden Mattress Factory
Burned.

CHICAGO, Ill, June l4.-Payne,
Perrin & Menzies mattress factory
at twenty-fourth and Butler streets,
was totally destroyed by fire this
afternoon, and it was reported at the
alarm office that three of the female
employees had lost their lives. The
building was n three story frame
structure of fimsy build. 1t was
filled with the most in6ammable ma
terial, and the flames spread with
fearful rapidity. The blaze originat-
ed among the machinery. When the
engines got to the scene, the employ
es, Of whom there were large num-
Der, had to flee for their lives. A
number of girls were in n room in
one corner of the building. Finding
escape shut off they had to jump to
save themselves. Two were very
seriously hurt. 1t is greatly feared
that large number of employees are
in the ruins. As soon as the fire
was under control the firemen com
menced search. Upto late houl
no evidence of bodies in the ruins
were discovered.
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Tax Levy Completed.

CUMBERLAND, MD, June I5.-ihe
county commissioners completed the
tax levy to-day. The basis is SIT,
$4,000, q reduction Of $50, 900 from
last last year. but the tax rate is three
cents lower. 1t is o. cents on 'ile
500, making, with the ST.. te VaA O
1879 cents, 81 on the 500.
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SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 1886.

We expect lively times in the COM
ing campaign for Congress, State
Senators and members of the House
Of Delegates. We desire to inform
the average politician and would-be
Hons" that the INDEPENDENT ex-
poets to stir up the fire and enjoy
the amusement.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-06-19

THE attention of our neighbor OF
the Statesman who has been writing
such thrilling editorials, denouncing
the principles of protection, and the
attention of his democratic ally over
the post-office, is specially directed
to the action of Sam Randall and
thirty-four others, who helped bury
Morrisons free trade or reductive
taria bill in the House of Represen-
tativcs on Thursday last The vote
stood lao for and l57 against.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-06-19

The large stock offireworks in the
store of S. O. Barnum & Son, Buffa-
10, n. T., exploded yesterday. The
explosion was followed by a fire
which Quilted the building. Loss
about 81 900.
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To BE Hanged.

HARRISBURG, Pa, June l5.-Gov-
ernor Pattison has issued n warrant
for the execution of Michael Metz,
alias Michele Mezzi, in Fayette coun-
ty, on the 18th OF August. The
doomed man shot Rocco Convidenti
last fall and robbed him OF $3.50 and
other articles.
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The Maxwell Case.

ST.. LOUIS, June l5-The time
was extended until Thursday next
for the prepa ration of afiidavits in
support of the me tion for new trial
in the Maxwell case. Argument will
be heard Saturday next.
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T.4YLOR'S M1CKIN4WS.

GETTINGER & HoKE have just re-
ceived full line of these justly celebrated
goods, and sell them at city prices. They
are certainly, to those wantinga good are
ticle, the CHEAPEST goods in the mar
ket.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-06-19

The Connelsyille coke trouble was
settled yesterday and work will be
resumed to-day.
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At bis home IN Falling Waters District
June 18th, 1886, of Inflammation of the
bowels, Mr.. WILLIAM DAVIS, aged 6s
years.
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PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.
Reported by
BV A N 8 3 r OS.

PRODUCE COMMISSION MERCHANTS
No SO North Water Street, Philada, Pa.
Butter, Eggs, Poultry, Cheese and all
kinds of Country Produce.
Quick Sales, Good Prices, Prompt Returns
They have one of the finest Refrig-
rators and Storage Rooms in the CITY.
Price Current, Subject to Market Fluc-
tuati0ns.
PHILADELPHIA, PA, May f2th, 1886.
EGGS.
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JUNE 90, 1886,

y u IN IN SO' IoOOy
at l 0 o. clock, a M, for one year from July
LIST, 1886. The market will be opened again
Thursday morning, July LIST, at which time
the Market Ordinance will go into effect.
Market hours from to O'Clock a m. By
order of Mayor and Council.
ji92t H. WHEN Sergeant.
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DlEO.

E1-Half rates-sce cents per Has--foy Obituary NJ
heSs beyond thegsaal announcement
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Public Rental
OF
Market Stalls.

THE Butcher Stalls in the Market-house
and the wagon stands aroundit will be rent
ed at public rental on Saturday morning,
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-12-18
w. S. Wetzel.

Among our prominet citizens is w. S.
Wetzel, better known among his many
friends as Scot Mr.. w. has been in
Montana many years and is Of the best
known merchants in the northern part Of
the territory. He was engaged in business
at Benton until last May, when seeing the
fine opportunities for embarking in bust
ness at s'the future great" he removed to
this town. He has elegant quarters in the
new stone building on Central avenue.
His choice stock of wines, liquors and CT
CARS are becoming famous. He makes a
speciality of the wholesale trade; but has
a neat sampIe-room in the rear of his store
where he and his affable assistant, George
Pugh are ever ready to receive their
friends. If you want a full stock of wet
goods with which to embark in business
you can get an outfit from Wetzel. Should
o desire choice brands for home use or
for medicinal purposes, Wetzel can supply
you. .Scot" will always treat you fairly
and squarely and sell you just such goods
as he represents them to be.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-12-18
TICKLING TOUCHES.

Nobby-A door lock.
Onthe turn-A hinge.
Tired as soon as NADIA wheel.
A tongue which wags, but is silent-A
wagon tongue.
A bill board-To stick bills on.
A board bill-To stick the boarder IN.
A whiskey bill-To stick the saloon man
on.
TIE sort Of a letter to send after a run
away wife-Let her rip.
The right man in the right place-A
dollman on a lady's shoulders.
More in sorrow than in anger-0ne I
more. which fully as well applies to a cell
ehrated pork packer.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-12-18
Notice of Final Entry.
Land Office at Helena, Mont
-- ~ 1909

Land Office at Helena, Mont
Nov 20, 1886
Notice is hereby given that the fol~lowing-nam-
ed settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before clerk of
the 18th judicial District Court in and for Choteau
county at Fort Benton on Jan. 4. 1887, viz: Rob-
ert B B1an kenbaker who made presumption DS
No 6567 for the SW 1-4sW IA sec: %. " IL NV
ii; NV Ii SW Ia sec. 81 Up Is N r 5 e..
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of,
said land, viz: Charles G. Turner of Box klder,
Meagher Go. Oliver c. Morrison of Sand Coulee.
Frank Lampili of Sand Coulee and Charles G.
Griffith of Fort Benton Montana.
S w Langhorne, Register
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-12-18
NOTICE OF FINAL ENTRY,
Land OiHce at Helena, Montana

NUN II lou
Notice IS hereby given that the following nam
ed settler has filed notice of her intention to make
final proof in support OF his claim, and chat said
roof VIII he made before John W Tattan
Proate Judge and ex-oticio clerk,
Choteau coanty, Montana at Fort
der c. Lux, who made Presumption ID. s. No SOL
for the MS SWA and Lots 3 and 4, Sec 81, tip Il.
N r 3 east.
He names the following witnesses 80
prove his continuous residence upon. and cult
vatien OF, said land, viz: Isaac C Cerson, VIII
liam Anheier. David Thomas and Byron Corson,
all Of Great Falls. Montana.
S. W. Lnnghorne: Register
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-12-18
Geriach's Bakery.

Phil. Gerlach is a versatile genius and
knows how to cater to the wants of his
fellow-townsmen. In his elegant new
brick building on Central Ave-, he has
opened a bakery and will furnish, at all
hours, those famous teutonic lunches of
rye-bread, cheese, pretzels, Bologna sau-
sage, beer, pies, cakes and gingerbread.
He knows how to throw flour together so
that it will produce the finest kind Of
bread. Don't forget to call and sample
Phil's. stock.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-12-18
NOTICE OF FINAL PROOF.
LAND OFFICE AT HELENA, MONT.

Nov IS, 1885.
NOTICE is hereby given that the following
asnsmed settler has filed notice of his inten-
tons to make final proof in support of his
claim, and said proof will be made before Chas.
I. Spencer, Probate Judge of Choteau county at
Fort Benton, on December % 1886, viz. George
E. Field. who made presumption D & No 6122 for
the VIZ SEA sec %, WA NE4 sec So, TIP 20, N
II 4 east
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence apon, and cultivatio on of
said land, viz: Oswald G Morrison. Will Hanks,
John Il Merrill, and Harris j Clark all of Great
Fa1ls, Montana.
S. W. LANeEoaNH, Register
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The First Steamer Built in Montana.

At Townsend just below the n. P. r. r.
bridge, on the Missouri, is anchored the
beautiful steamer Fern" She is intend
ed for the trade of the upper Missouri riv-
er, above the Great Falls, to ply between
Townsend and Great Falls. a distance of
165 miles. Her capacity is rs tons, and
Will accommodate at least 100 passengers.
This boat is owned by DR.. A. L. Dawson
who has but recently located in Dillon.
The doctor is low trying to make arrange
ments with an engineer III the east to fur
nish the necessary machinery in consider
alton Of one-half interest in the boat. The
vessel will be a source of profit to its own
erS.
The Fern was built by DR.. Dawson &
son, and Asa Ellsworth, at Twin Bridges,
and tioated down last May and finished off
at Townsend landing, where she now sits
like a swan upon the water, Il model of
beauty and an evidence that her owners
were not ''going it blind" when they built
nei. IL VIII De an enterprise tllat VIII De
of great benefit to the settlements along
the river. The steamer, even as an excur-
sion boat, could be run with profit, for the
scenery all along the river is picturesque.
From Black Rock Canyon all the way
down and through the Atlantic Canyon.
the scenery is especially beautiful and ever
changing during the summer MONTHS
Dillon Tribune.
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Dissolution Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the co-partnership
heretofore existing between Geo. w, Dunl2p&
Geo W Arthur, under the firm name Of Dunlap
Il Arthur. has been dissolved by mutual consent,
Mr. Arthur retiring. The bushes will be carri-
ed on by Dunlap & Mitchell, who will collect all
accouts due the late firm and pay all bills,
Great Falls, GEO. w. DUNLAP
Nov IL, 1895 GEO. w. ARTHER
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His right arm was in a sling, his left
hand was bandaged and wrapped up. He
tried Intellectually two different times to
hoist himself upon the high desk. Seated
finally in the waste basket, he opened up.
'Durn hard fife" In spite of our secret
oath, to kill him if he entered our sanctum
again, We relented, and kindly enquired the
cause Of his dilapidated appearance and
condition. won't take long t tell ye,"
he resumed, Il was. tellin Curly bout
crossin' the Yellowstone with a team,
when he pulls out a keard, and holdin' it
UP sees on it I'm a purity good liar me-
self That het me up, an ses |, What'er
We giyin' me? He latf't, an l whaled away
an knock't him down; then he GOT up an
knock't me down. No use talkin', that
made me bilin,' an l Lit out at his head
once't more an miss it. Ye got no idee
how hard | kin hit, but | felt's tho my
right arm was clean of, it went out like
one o them little balls onto arubber string,
only it didn't cum back. My left wrist
sprained. The doctor fXt tn bizness up
in splinters an ses pr'aps in a month er
six weeks I'll be all rite. Wen | left st.
Joe in sixty-sev'n my ole man tole me a
mans born in Missouri s bound t hev
an [ guess dads right" In less
than twenty minutes sitter he had left the
office he was down at the new brick house
with coat and vest off, bandages and sling
thrown aside, waving a five dollar bill in
the faces of the crowd offering to bet that
he could hold out at arms length a hod Of
brick in each hand-The villain!
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-12-18
SUMMONS.

leIItlcIS u 1uoAtd1d
Choteau County,.
In Justice Court, Great Falls Township,
Before Geo. L. Huy, J.P.
WILL HANKS,
Plaintiff,
VERSUS SUMMONS
FRANK S. HYDE,
Defendant
Tie People Of the Territory Of Montana
send greeting:
You are hereby summoned to be and appear
before me, Geo. L. Huy, a Justice of the Peace
Great Falls, on the 10th day of December, 1886, at
2 O'Clock p. m, of seid day. then and there to
answer to the complaint of Will Tanks, the
aboFe-naned plaintiff in a civil action to recover
the sum of One Hundred and Sixty Five dollars
and interest on a certain promissory note andin
default thereof Judgment will be rendered
against You Frank s. Hyde, the a~bove-named de-
PENDANT for the sum Of One Hundred and Sixty
Five dollars. and interest and the cost of suit in
your behalf expended.
Given under my hand this Esd day Of Novem-
Der, 1885. GEO. {. HUY, Up.