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The Washington critic., 1888-03-03
NOTES AND GOSSIP.


THERE ARE ONLY five dramatic stock
companies in the country.
A PooR-FARM was started in Pawnee,
Kan, but failed for lack of paupers.
WILLIAM JAMES says that Llewellyn is
pronounced "fthyiluthylin" in Welsh.
THE FIRST FEMALE PHYSICIAN in Mex
leo has been complimented by an homo
rary bull fight.
LADY COLIN CAMPBELL has sent six pri-
vate diaries to q London publisher and
expects TO create a sensation.
IT is REPORTED that Mrs. Harriet Beecher
Stowe continues to receive an income of
81 800 year in royalties on the sale of
"Uncle Toms Cabin"
A. NEW MAGAZINE is called "Baby." Its
head should be set in small caps, and
every baby's pap is expected to subscribe
for it.-lN. Y. Graphic,
The WoRKINGwoMANs SOCIETY of New
York has membership of fully 200, and
one of its most active aiders and pro-
moters is Mrs. Mayor Hewitt.
A PETRIFIED block of oak, with the
marks Of the ak plainly visible upon IL,
has been found near Dallas, Ore. The
| question is who used the ak.
THE MORE FAITHFULLY a girl keeps q
diary the more religiously she wants TO
keep il out of the way of everybody else
in Observation-Disclosures. the
PROFESSOR Crouch, author of "Kathleen
Mavourneen,' will presently celebrate his
S0th birthday anniversary at his home in
Baltimore. He enjoys excellent health.
MADAME BARRIos, widow of the late
dictator of Guatemala, denies that she is
engaged to an English nobleman, and
adds that she has so far seen no induce
ment 10 re-enter the marriage state.
Mrs. Lucy PARSONS, widow of Anarch-
ist Parsons, will lecture before the Phila-
| delphia Knights of Labor next Sunday
afternoon on the Judicial Murder OF
| 1887"
MAX 0RELL's "John Bull, junior, or,
French as she is Traduced, has been re-
ceived by A. S. Witherbee & Co. 1t Is a
bright brochure published by the Cassell
Company, New York, and prefaced by
George Cary Eggleston.
FRANCES VICTORIA ALExANDRA is the
name bestowed upon child recently
born to Sioux mother in Buffalo Bnrs
camp. 1t is the first Indian child born in
England and is named for Mrs Cleveland
the Queen and the Princess of Wales.
A PLAY BILL has been discovered of the
Kilkenny Theatre Royal in '93, which
announces the performance of "The
Tragedy of Hamlet, originally written
and composed by the celebrated Dan
Hayes and inserted in Shakespeare
| works.
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the franchise, could not fairly ignore
them. It would have fully as much
right to grant woman suffrage in this
case as 1t would have to submit the
question at all. 1t is in the surrender
of its own exclusive power that Con-
gress would commit an unwarrantable
blunder
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THE ACTION or THE Jackson Demo
cratic Club at last nights meeting, in
cluding the remarks of President
Norris in answer to certain unwar-
ranted imputOtions, shows that this
veteran association is thoroughly com
mitted to n policy of harmony and
good faith in the management of local
Democratic politics. There is no
reason why the District Democracy,
whether they have much or little to
expect, should not work together for
what are deemed the best interests of
the party. They should at least be
patriots, even if they are not mashed
on Civil Surface Reform.
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OUR LEGISLATORS canfendure business
Trusts" but If there should arise
political "Trust' and the price of votes
began to go up in response thereto, the
country would begin to get more legis-
lation than it would know what to do
with.
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WOULD ADvIsETHosE contemplate
ing picking up Presidential bee to
catch it well up toward the ears with
firm and fearless grasp. The bee is a
great respecter of courage, and he
seldom stings master hand.
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WHAT If PRESIDENT CLEVELAND
should decline a denomination Is
there anyone authorized to say, or any
evidence on record to show, that he
will not?
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.WAsnINGTOS, ID. G.,

w. MARCH 1, 1888.
The oopartnership Of RIGGS 8 CO., at the
cities Of Washington and New York, having
been dissolved on the 10th Of January last,
by the death Of Mr.. II. LAWRASoN RIGGS,
It's Junior member, the surviving partners in
Of this city, have this day associated them
selves In business under the firm name and
style Of the dissolved copartnership.
RIGGS & co,
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TIE NEW TARIFF BILL is a good thing
TO keep--until after the Democratic
National Convention.
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PROPOSALS..

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSION ron THE
" construction of the Congressional Ii
brary Building, No. 115 East Capitol street,
washington, u. c., March 1. 1888. Sealed
proposals will be received at the Office Of this
Commission until 10 noon, on the 31st day of
March, 1888, for furnishing the dimension
stone required for the walls of the cellar Or
sub.basement story of the Congressional
Library Building, to be constructed In Wash
ington, ID. o., upon the form Of proposals and
in accordance with the specifications and
plans therefor. Copies Of specifications, etc,
plication to the Architect, at this office, and
detailed plans OF the same may be seen at the
same office on and after Thursday, March 8,
1888. WILLIAM II. Villas
EDWARD CLARK,
A. X. SPOFFORD,
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For SALE AND RENT.

EOR RENT OR FOR SALE, ON VERY REA-
I sonable terms, house 81 II st n o.; g.
story brick, mod imps, stable in rear. Apply
to X. WHITE, ga st n W; can deal direct
with
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JAMES ri. McGILL,

DEALER IN BUILDING SUPPLIES,
oo8 to oI4 g Street Northwest, next
National Rifles Armory.
Architectural iron work, Cement Plaster,
Fire Brick, Fire Clay, Wall Slate, Paints,
Oils, Glass, etc.
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The GRAND ARMY FAIR continues to
be a sterling attraction, and large
throngs are in attendance every even
ing. The management have certainly
nothing TO complain of on the score of
attendance-either in quality or guam
tity. Next Monday evening has been
set apart as "Clergymen's night"
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Vegl19. SOUTHERN INVESTMENTS IN COAL,

~ IHON AND TIMDEK LANDS
A. u. Randle begs TO call the special atten-
tion OF persons desiring 10 acquire such prop
erty In large or small tracts at the very low
est prices, Full particulars on application.
Address 303 7th st. n. W., Washington, ID. q.
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OF DIRECTORS.

OFFICE OF THE COLUMBIA RAILWAY Co.
An election for seven directors of the Col
umbia Railway Co. TO serve the ensuing year
ST n W, TUESDAY, MARCH 13 proximo.
Polls will be open from 1 TO 2 o'clock p m.
w. II. CLAGETT,
Secretary Columbia II. X. Co.
yAr, THE COLUMBIA BRICK COMPANY
Hhssss The annual meeting of the Colum-
bia Brick Company will be held at the prlncl-
pal Office of the company at Waterloo Station,
Alexandria County, Va, at 1890 o'clock on
suing year and to act on any other subject
within the power Of the corporation.
j. S. LAWRENCE,
President.
Washington, D. c., Feb. IS, 1888.
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GunIEr BROTHERS,
REAL ESTATE,
INSURANCE AND LOCAL SECURITIES,
1s19F st W, Washington, D. O.,
Agents for National Union Fire insurance Co.
Of Washington, ID. c., and Washington
Beneficial Endowment Association.
WIN. u. GURLEY. CHAS. l.. GURLEY.
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THERE Is SOMETHING sublime in the
faith of Monsieur de Lesseps. Invidi-
Gus Americans and votaries of the
Monroe doctrine may call it sublimity
of cheek-the confidence which he ex-
presses concerning the completion of
the Panama Canal and the perfect ease
with which he asks for six hundred
millions more francs-but not so here.
The CRITIC is not an unbeliever in this
wonderful old man. The canal is
bound to be built some day, and it win
be cheaper for the United States to take
the job off Of the Frenchman's hands
at almost any price than to fight for It's
possession when the ditch is dug and
the fleets of France sent there to patrol il.
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CANADA IS MUCH BETTER PLEASED
with the new tariff bill than il is with
the enew Fisheries treaty. Free lumber
is what catches EN-.
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FoR sALE-HousEs.

EOR sALE-A VERY DESIRABLE 3.sT0RY
II brick, back building, 10 rooms and
cellar, on the north side OF East Capitol st;
lot u feet front and 11S feet deep TO alley;
price only $4,000; propertyin excellent order;
fsaVtfa1 -
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yA.s11s,TnE COLUMBIA TITLE INSURANCE

TleGG=s,T THE COLUMBIA TITLE INSURANCE
HAss1sa COMPANY
Of the District of Columbia,
having moved into its new ire-proof
building, corner of 9th and h
streets W, announces 10 It's friends and the
public generally that II Is now ready for the
business Of insuring titles, issuing abstracts
and attending 20 all matters relating TO the
mortgage and transfer Of District real es-
tate.
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LATEHAvE PLACED WITH US FOR SALE
w by persons leaving the city 2 pressed
brick houses, o rooms, mod imps; will be sold
at sacrifice and on easy terms
BROWN g. BRADLEY,
19at II IL n w
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JNo. JOY EDsoN, Secretary.
-,,LIFE INSURANCE AT ACTUAL COST.

Persons desirous Of obtaining life insurance
at actual cost should write for circulars to the
Security Mutual Benefit Society, No. 233
Broadway, New York.
This Society claims that since its organlza-
tion the cost to a member of middle age has
been less than twelve dollars year for each
thousand dollars of insurance.
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VAr,R. II. 60LDsBoR0UGH q co.,
WAeHs Real Estate, 1905 r st.
Real estate bought and sold Loans effected
Insurance placed. Investments made. Special
attention to the collection Of rents and man
agement Of real properties.
II. II. GoLbsBoRoUGH q CO..
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THERE IS A KICK IN THE British
House of Commons now over Mr..
Joseph Chamberlain's Fish Commits
sion expense account in this country,
most of which was distributed around
Washington, II is put in at $3.50 a
day, and Mr. Labouchere is the OBJ
ieotor, but Mr.. L. may be excused on
the ground of his ignorance of the
pnce of terrapin and orchids in this
land Of freedom and protection.
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ENR RENT.

THOMAS j. FISHER & CO.,
1904 + street northwest.
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REAL EsrArE.

FTNHOS. A. MITCHELL,
il Real Estate Broker, 03f Il st n W, room
A.. Special attention paid to tho exchange of
all descriptions Of real estate and personal
property, mining stock, eto.
ID LEONARD, REAL ESTATE BROKER, 4O7
~. 416 81 $ W. Real estate bought, sold
and rented. Loans negotiated. Rents col
lected. Insurance placed.
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UIOR SALE. ROOM BRICK HOUSE, NO. 400
IL N st n W, lot 15x100, S2,S50; $500 cash
and $50 per month.
THOMAS A. MITCHELL,
OQl ~ st D,nro
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LOR PENTHOUSE 313 PA. AVE. n. W.
II Inquire at JACKSON s. cos, 600 Pa
ave.
UOR RENT--A sIX.BOOM BRICK HOUSE,
I 747 9th 81 o. Inquire at second door,
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EOR SALE OR ExCHANGE-BALTmO
II City property, embracing 100 brick
houses, well located and under rent, ranging
in value from $3.50 to $4,000, for Washing
ton City property, or good farms near.
THOMAS A. MITCHELL,
O3I II street Room 4,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-11
Important Amendment to the Mining
Laws Introduced.
. Protest Against the Incorporation OF
the Nicaragua Canal.
The Amendment to the Alien Land Bill
Reported to the House.
Bill to Give the U. & N. Right Of Way
Through Fit. Hall Reservation.

WAsH1NGToN, February 7.-Among the
bills reported from committees and placed
on the calendar are the following: For the
relief Of women enrolled as army nurses, to
restore pensions in certain cases, for the
relief OF import RS uf animals for breeding
purposes in certain cases.
Mr.. Frye offered a resolution, which was
adopted, instructing the Committee on
Commerce to inquire into the right and ex.
pediency OF Congress assuming the contro
OF the erection OF bridges over navigable
waters within State limits.
The Senate then resumed consideration
of the resolution to refer the Presidents
message, and MIR. Platt resumed the
speech which he commenced yesterday.
Mr.. Platt admitted the necessity of some
reduction Of income, but he was. not to
be frightened into abandonment of the
protective system by the Presidents raw
head.and- bloody-bones figures. As to the
surplus, he denied that there was any neces-
sity for such an accumulation.
Mr.. Dolph addressed the Senate in favor
of the bill reported by him for the payment
OF the Oregon and Washington Indian war
claims for suppression of Indian hostilities
in 1856.
On motion of Mr.. Frye, the House bill
to grant American register to foreign built
baIk Xordstgerner, now in San Francisco
vas taken up and passed. Ad-
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-11

moderation is as remarkable as
it is significant. It seems generally
conceded now that the publication
Of the treaty vas meant to
have a tranquillizing effect and that a
peaceful ending OF the unsatisfactory Euro
pean situation may be confidently expected.
The truth of the matteris that the speech
is a reminder to Europe that the enormous
military power Of the German Empire is at
the zenith Of it's might, and that, in spite
OF all that has been said OF the crushing ef-
feet Of it's obligatory military service, the
people as a nation are eonsenting parties
to the heavy burden and bear their share
willingly. They realize that their position
in Europe car only be maintained by ma
tional unity and that the ''furor Teuton-
icus' is back of the best disciplined troops.
Wonderful is the power OF a speech by
one individual on the opinion of all Europe.
Bismarck is the dict ator Of Europe. Had
be- flashed back angry defiance at France
and Russia, the war woul have been inev-
liable. Nothing could have prevented it.
As it was, the situation OF affairs was
strained to the utmost intensity by the
publication Of the treaty. 1t was thought
to portend war. Bismarck rises in the
Reichstag to advocate the passage Of the
Landwehr bill to prepare Germany for any
European aggression and by the guarded
menace which his words contained the rest
of Europe is reminded that Germany is the
military power OF them all and
that she is almost invincible. She certain
ly is so with Austria and Italy besides
against any odds, and the European press
ccncede this. The speech was
truly a masterpiece, and no one need won-
der if the movement OF Russian troops to
the frontier and other menacing indica-
ions should cease.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-11
Probably Fatal Accident to . Timer u
Work on the Shelter.
He Has Had Three Narrow Escapes
From Death by Falling.
And Was on the Point Of Laying On
Yesterday Afternoon.
The Accident Probably Due to a Sudden
Painting Spell.

ANACONDA, February Z, 9p. m.-lSpeclai
to the Miner.]-A Swede named Oscar
Carlson met with what it is feared will be
a fatal accident this evening at one OF the
new smelter buildings. While working on a
platform about ten feet above the roo1, he
fell, landing on the side Of bis head. He
then slid down the roof head foremost a
distance Of seventy-ive feet. and frorh
tn re dropped headIong to the ground,
thirty feet below. Medical attendance was
on the spot in a few minutes. and the I'M
fortunate mar was Immediately conveyed
to his home, where, on examination, it was
found he had sustained u serious, il not
mortal, conclusion OF the brain. He lies
iu an insensible condition, and the doctors
eotertain little or no hope OF his recovery.
Within a month the same man has had
three narrow esca pes from death by falling,
and this morning he complained of feeling
unwell, and thought of laying off this al
.ternoon. It is supposed that he was seized
by a f~ainting fit. as he was standing still
waiting for his assistant to bring him some
material when the accident happened. He
is a timer by trade, and has a wife and
three children living here.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-11
A CALL FOB HELP.

There will be sent here, in the course OF a
few days, a circular from the Knights O
Labor, asking subscriptions in behalf OF
the Reading Railroad strikers in Pennsyl.
vania. We hope it will meet with a ready
and liberal response. At the same time the
needs OF the striking miners in that region
should be remembered. Some subscription
should be started for them. There are
many men now working in this camp who
hail from the region where the strike is in
progress and their sympathy for those
friends in the East now Sighting passively
for a principle they themselves hold dear
should find expression in more than mere
words. Men have been heard to saw on
the streets thatthey would "give a hundred
dollar to the strikers" Such good will
should not be permitted to 90 to waste.
all 1t needs is that some one in authority
take the matter up. The most
natural body to take the initiative would
% the Miners Union OF this city. Can thew
zee their way to take action?
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-11
THE WATER FAILURE.
The Break in the Pipes Not Located-The
Supply From Blacktail Creek.

The Break in the Pipes Not Located-The
Supply From Blacktail Creek.
Mr.. Blaine was interviewed on the water
question last evening, and said the opinion
of tie engineer was that TIE failure OF the
supply was caused by Il break in the main
pipe somewhere under the ice in the flat. A
break there might cause sufficient waste to
make it impossible to force through sufii-
Gent water to supply the city. There is an
abnormal consumption Of water at this
time, owing TO the fact that a large proper
ton ri the consumers Keep the water run
nirg all the time TO prevent freezing OF The
pipes. The pump has a greater capacity
than the supply in the spring, and as the
pump has been run at the rate OF forty
strokes pr Minute OF late. the water
in The well has been lowered aud
III" speed has been reduced.
Mr.. Blaine says it is possible that the
spring may not he d~isctarsing az much
water IS usual, bnt thlt can only b. de
termlncd when tho break in the pipe is
located. He says, however. that tie
spring supplied ahaatia:ce of water until
days ago. lie does not know Of any
slaughter houses nn Dl,cktail creek, the
water OF which WAS turned into the pump
house at 6 O'Clock last evening. He be-
ileves 1t TO be as pure as any other noun
strs 1t is r asonabIe to SUPPOSE
that the engineers theory is correct If
there was no waste through a break in the
pipe tie pumps should supply ell the needs
this city while working at a speed CT
twenty strokes per minute. A much
pump, working at a speei OF
one stroke FER minute. supplies
the ordinary consumption OF Billings, a
OF over $500 population. In case of
ire, OF course, the speed has to be in
'reased. One thing proved by the present
state OF affairs is that there can be 10 con.
lection between the creeks in the n ishbor. |
lood. and the underground supply aud the
;eepage theory is e~ffectua!iy disposed of. |
When tbs break in the main pipe is re.
it will doubtless be found that the
supply at the pump house is fully
quail to the present demand. 1t is proba-
Ne, however, that with increase of popula-
lon' the means Of supply will have to be
LArER-At midnight, after six hours
JUMPING from the additional supply OF
'iacktail Creek, the water had not reached
street. This seems to De q concll-
i've proof that the trouble is caused by a
reak IN the main pipe, and not by any
lilure OF the spring.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-11
THE MINERAL LAND CONVENTION.

THE MINERAL LAND CONVENTION.
Organization Effected and Committee Ap-
pointed to Devise Plan Of Action.
HELENA, February 7~.-[Specia! to the
Miner The convention of the citizens OF
Montana sent as duly accredited repre-
sentatives from their respective counties
and section met here tonight, there being
200 delegates. The place OF meeting was
the representative hall in the County Court
House, and the assemblage was called to
order by DR.. T. G. Merrill. who briefly
stated the object of the call. T. H. Carter,
of Helena, nominated Lee Mantle, of Butte,
for President OF the convention, and the
nomination was confirmed by reclamation.
Upon assuming the chair Mr.. Mantle made
a graceful and appropriate speech. On
motion a committee OF three on creden-
tails was appointed. r. D. Leggat, OF
Butte, was q member. A committee on
resolutions was next appointed, J.H. Har-
per being the Butte representative. After
a brief discussion it was decided that a
OF three should be appointed to
draft a plan of proceedings and to clearly
and concise'y outline the aims and objects
Of the convention. The members OF this
are DR.. Merrill, Helena; O'Ban-
men. Deer Lodge, and John A. Leggat.
The committee have published sug-
~gestions that each delegate present their
on the subject and any specific infor-
nation they may have Of heterogeneous OF
the law in their respective localities. Ad-
to meet tomorrow at 10 a. m.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-11
ELEGANTLY PRINTED.
A Massachusetts, Opinion of the Holiday
Minerva Text Book for Parties In
tending to Emigrate.


Salem, (Mass.) Register: THE BUTTE
DAILY MINER, published at Butte, Mon
tana, issued a Holiday edition
at New Years, whichis an elegantly printed
book of1oO pages. twelve inches by eighteen,
and containg two maps and over fifty
beautiful illustrations. The compi.ers
have a thorough faith not only in the
future greatness Of Montana, but also in
it's present Importance. This faith is
backed up by facts and figures. showing
the vast resources OF the Territory and its
rapid development. Or Butte it says:
Our homes are as handsome and happy
az those Of any section OF the United
States; our worke =, men and women, are
better paid and less worked than elsewhere;
our educational facilities are uuexcesle J:
our churches are worthy temples OF wor
ship, and are pastored hy men who are in
all respects an honor to their calling; our
bar, in its representatives, will challenge
COMPARISON. and our physicians have all
won high distinction in their profession.
The credit OF our busi0fss meG is uneUualIei,
because they do n cash business, get fair
prices FL their goods, and have no reason
to be dishon s.. The three banking insti-
buttons have all the capital they need. ard
are backed by millions and have millions
on deposit. It's postotfiee pays Annually
to the Government Il profit OF S25, 900.
city enjoys all the iuxuries that can
be afforded, Utah and California supplying
them. 1t has a fine theatre, good halls, n
first class waite. supply, electric and gas
systems, telegraph. telephone and
district messenger systems, street railways
connecting with the surrounding camps 10
TACT everythingthat can be desired forcom-
'ort and convenience"
OF the Territory OF Montana it is claimed
it is an empire Of itself, whic.,, fenced
n, coult support a population OF 5000
700. 1t has no equal as a sheep raising |
.ountry, the wool product last year being
estimated at nearly 5000. 900 pounds.
truit growing has proved a success wh.r.
'ver attempted. Statistics are given fro,n
e!iable sources, which warrant the auspi.
opinions advanced.
II any OF our readers contemplate going
Vest to settle, and have not already AZ.
ected their future homes. We would advise
hem to consult the holiday number OF the
Suite Daily MINER to ascertain the claims
Montana.