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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1888-09-27
They Had Met Before.

He Cat the health resort, tendcrly)-'I
think ! have met you before, Miss Smith {;
you face is very familiar"
She (coldIy)-"Ics, sir; and those
goods that you warranted would wash |
tried to give away to my maid"
And then the silence became so wide
and solemn that you could hear them
pumping gas into the mineral spring.. -
Lite.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1888-09-27
A plague of Fclines.

Queensland, in the South Seas, is be-
ing overrun by thousands Of peculiar
cats. 1t is supposed they are following
the plague of rats which recently passed
through there. The noteworthy fact is
that the cats, which are of ordinary
size and of the domestic species, are all
pretty near of the same color, namely,
sandy, which proves that they have re-
vertcd to the original stock, They are
in very poor condition, showing that
their migration is due to the scarcity of
their habitual food. -Milddeiphia Times.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1888-09-27
Honesty isthe Rest Policy.

"And so yoa have brought my bcauti-
ful Alphonse home, have you, like an
honest man, instead of keeping him
yourself, as you might easily have doner
said the delighted lady, as she fondled
the poodle. "Wcre you not tempted to
keep the darling creatureN
"No, num-" replied the incorruptibe
man, as he pocketed the s5reward. at
weren't no temptation. | couldn't have
sold his hide for two bits at this season
of the year, mum. - Chicdgo Tribune
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1888-09-27
Too Much Shortening.

Miss Rural Cwatching the promenadcrs)
-"Who is that curious little man-al-
most q dwarf"
Mrs. Mctropolc shocked "Why, my
dear, that's Hubert High iic. He's the
very upper crust"
Miss i(ural Ill iSt Then they put
in great deal too much Shortening"
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1888-09-27

A few months since man called in n
British tavern and asked the company
il they would like to witness n coniuring
trick. AS the man looked cold and
hungry the landlord gave consent, and
stated that he knew "a few tricks himself.
The man placed three hats ON the table,
then asked the landlord for three pieces
of bread. When these were given to
him hc said he could not proceed till he
got three pieces of cheese When these
were brought he placed one piece Of
bread and chcc,c in each hat. Now for
the trick. The man rolled up his shirt
sleeves. unbuttoncd his collar. and
stated that he would eat the three pieces
of bread and cheese, then bring all un-
der one hat. When he had eaten two
pieces he declared he could not proceed
unless he had a drink. A pint Of milk
was now brought him, and the other
piece soon disappeared.
"Now, gentlemen, which hat must |
bring il UNDER"
A hat was pointed to, and the fellow
quickly placed the hat upon his head
and left the astonishcd men.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1888-09-27

.'t ONE here, my little Eddy" said a
gent cman to Il young,'cr o seven wears
Of age, while sitting in the par or. where
II large company was asScmb .d. edo
you know mci' "lcs sir. thnN do.
"Who am then, Let me hear "lou
are the man that kissed sister Angelina
last u!ght in the conservatory"
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1888-09-27
Mr.. Poscyboy's Undcsired Relation.
ahin.

Miss Travis-"Mr. Poseyboy. may |
ask how many sisters you have"
Poseyboy--"f leven."
Miss Travis-'Goodness gracious, Mr..
Poseyboyl 1t can't be possible !"
Poseyboy-'Why, yes, Miss Travis |!
There's my own sister and ten other
girls who have promised to be sisters to
me. -BurlingtoR Free Press.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1888-09-27
A Reader OF Character.

Mcndicant-"Plcasc help poor inc
man "
Kind Old Lady "Blind Why, bless
me, yes; there's dime Tor you.
Mcndicant--" hank ye, hear s.
maam. | knowcd the minnit SEQ yo
comm ye was kind hearted 1lA
'ooman. .n-E Ep0ch.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1888-09-27
Barbcd Wire ~ n Toilet Article.

Woman ito trampl-"Why don't yc
buy your food stead o begging tl"
Tramp Madam, I'm too poor to buy
even tooth picks"
Woman--"rhat 80! What dye do
for tooth-picks"
Tramp--"l have TO use barbed wire
fences. .'-Nep YOrk Sun.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1888-09-27
How KcconciIc Those rhinrs,

Small Boy-"Say, pa. teacher said to.
day, study hard, boys, time flies. "
Father-"\ cry true, my SON.
Small Boy-"Wcl. and little while
after he said, time leaves foot prints. >
Now, pa, how can time leave footprints
if il dies .'-Jqdg,.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1888-09-27
a Correct Dictun.

Jones--"What's the matter with your
face, Charleyr
Charlcy--"l've just been shaved
Jones -"Wcll, the man who hacked
you in that way must be one Of the big
gest fools on earth"
Charley Earnestly "lIe is, Jones
He is; ! shaved myself Lie.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1888-09-27
An Appreciatiyc Listener.

Miss Holsoulc (who is not thorough
musician )-"What beautiful pi1ce the
orchestra is playing now!'
Professor Sneidbergcr -"Dot! Wy,
dot vas "Chonuy getcher. goonw
Miss Holsoule--"I tn nix those old
German melodies are perfectly entranc-
ing Time.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1888-09-27

The oil lest woman's club in the United
States is the Woman's Physiological In.
stitute Of Boston. Forty-one years ago
it was organized with tbs purpose of
promoting the more perfect health of
women. There is one surviving charter
memher. Mrs, Hobbs, and she is so
years old.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1888-09-27
The Cemetery or wit.

She lin the humorists sanctum) -"This
enormous sCrap-book Of clippings, Mr..
Jokem-why have you labeled it The
Chcstn 1t Burr'H
Jokcm-'' Because open it in order TO
find out what not to write. "-Ja,iy,.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1888-09-27
He Was Very Green.

Walking IN the wildwood. She
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, what tree am
/ like"
Augustus -"You are ike the white
birch, darliug-the fairest of trees, the
emblem of purity. And now, sweet,
what tree am like"
She (demurely)--"The evergreen. ~
Burlington Free Press.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1888-09-27

turning Immediately to the land as II
they had forgotten their ships papers.
Moral When callow youth exhibits an
eccentric tendency give it to him red
hot.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1888-09-27

II we may do some little good below
BY little words whose worth we do not know.
How glad our hearts will bs at last to say
We always spoke kind words along LIES
Way,
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1888-09-27

The eighth annual convention Of the
Catholic Total Abstinence Union was held
in Boston last week. The membership of the
Union now numbers 53, I55, an increase Of
2b26 during the past year.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1888-09-27
BUDGET OF FUN.
HUMO1OUs sKETCHEs FROM
VARIOUS SOURCES

Ode to tho Mosquito An Apprccia'
tive Iisteuer-He Was VerS
Green-The Cemetery OF
Wit, Etc. Etc.
lie presented his bill.
Aud could not evade it;
In valley, on hill.
He presented his bill.
With singing ill-will;
And with blood. sir, paid t.
He presented his hill,
And could not evade IL.
Life.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1888-09-27
armed. Are
I've tho
IN AGAINsT

|uthern Pacific
od by m sked
gineer, Mt the
ch his engine
md pull out Of
lakelford was
ng the engine.
Marshal John
Wiper aud DE.
ithern lacine
tn, train, the
OF the attack,
e been guard
robbers were
bags" COM
g. Two men
n door OF tho
Eas seen, Bud
: him for ono
Of his shot
ugly wound
'ksh 1t in the
len tried to
decoy, and
he discharg-
ao MN, but
't's fire, and |
80 shots le
'oers hnally \
number who
There were
be pursud
hounds with
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1888-09-27
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lille.

: More vi.
lille.
Iours ending
ew casss OF
Ia with -
! w. Jones,
Mrs. Spear
Smith, Mrs.
". G. Farm.
|hSclinyder,
Y. Hlrlaad, |
day in the
e recori Of
PndinS ate
red in any 1
|ncel. Tho
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Y favorable n
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To ,la,o MI
Great Falls tribune., 1888-12-22
CAUGHT AT LAST.
SCAR FACED JOE" LODGED sE
CuRELY IN JAIL IN BILLINGS
he Was Making Money without ANY
Cap'tal by Means of Forged
Cheeks--Many People
Defrauded.

BTI1hNGs, Mont, Dec. 21.-Yesterday
morning Under Sheriff Erwin arrived
from junction, having in custody Jacob
Golding, who had been arrested at that
place by Deputy Crimmin, for the for
gerry OF the firm name of S. S. Miller e.
Son, tock-raisers Of Huntley, on checks
ranging from $40 to 800 in value. The
prisoner, VINO is familiarly known as
"Scar Faced Joe" and Texas has been
employed in and about the place for the
past two years as is typical Texas cow
boy and a desperate character. For the
last 10 days he has been presenting
checks to business houses which were
cashed without question on account of
the smallness Of the amounts. p. V.
Lincoln and =. B. Billings aud Paul Nc
Cormick Y Go. Of Junction, are heaviest
losers. The prisoner waived e1amina-
ton and in default Of $4,000 bonds will
languish in Jail till the spring term Of
court,
Great Falls tribune., 1888-12-22
A SENSATIONAL AFFAIR.
An Attempt to Damage the Character of
NIr. Clinton.

An Attempt to Damage the Character of
NIr. Clinton.
Today Mr.. John Clinton, the contractor
and builder, caused the arrest CT man
named McKinzie, on charge of carrying
concealed weapons. He also intends if
that fails to hold him, to institute pro-
ceedings for SANDER.
The affair has some sensational feat
ures. 1t appears that McKinzie asserts
that Mr.. Clinton is John r. Dali, who es-
capped in September, 1887, from Minot,
Dakota, Jail, where he was held for en-
bezzlement. Mr.. Kinzie has been in
town about fortnight and has circulat-
ed this report, alleging that he was
awaiting further advices before making
any attempt to have Mr.. Clinton arrest
ed.
Mr. Clinton denies Indignantly the
charge and defes McKinzie to have him
arrested. Mr.. Clinton further says that
he has resided for the past five years in
this territory, having lived at ThreeForks,
Butte and finally Great Falls where he
has q comfortable residence and has done
considerable work as contractor.
1t appears that NICK inzie, who claims,
it IS reported, to be a detective. lived
formerly at Toston, Montana, where he
was deputy sheriff. E #
The Great Falls officials refuse to act
on McKinzie's statement and will not
arrest Mr. Clinton. The sheriff from
Minot is coming and is. expected to dis
prove McKinzie's statement.
Mr.. Horst of the Park hotel, says he
has known Mr.. Clinton for about six
years and is certain that he was not DUR
ing that time in the employment Of the
Manitoba railroad in Dakota.
It is observed that McKinzie has acted
very much like crank and that he has
given hints to various persons about his
designs on Mr.. Clinton--a thing which
no detective on serious mission would
he likely to do,
Great Falls tribune., 1888-12-22
Bank Complications,

New YORK, Dec. 2O-Joseph Vannin,
assignee of the Pacific Bank Of California
San Francisco, has brought suit in the
supreme court against the California Ma
tional Bank to recover $4,000 on two
bills of exchange, drawn by the defend
ant on the 18th inst on the Chase Nation
al bank Of this city. The charge is that
the California National Bank obtained
the money by fraud, having knowledge
Of its insolvency at the time the drafts or
bills Of exchange were drawn by it. An
attachment was granted today against the
bank property in this state. President
Thomas of the California National Bank
Of San Francisco, which suspended last
Monday, issued statement today Of the
banks affairs, as they stood last Saturday
night, showing the assets to be $71S,OO0.
Thomas claims the liabilities amount to
the same figures.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-12-22
SPRAY OF THE FALLS,

IRON FRIDAY 8 Dally.l
Excursion rates on the Montana Cen
tral on and after Monday.
Mr.. Schmitz leaves today for Leaven
worth, Kansas, and will be away about a
month.
Mr. A. w. Kingsbury is in town today
looking after his business interests here,
which are all fourishing.
9. T. Wernecke has just received a
large consignment of dressed turkey,
chickens, ducks and geese for the holi-
days.
Sheriff Downing has appointed Joe
Hamilton under sheriff and the latter is
working nicely in the official harness.
Joe will make careful and efficient Off
Ger and withal a popular one.
The new school house will be ready for
occupation about Jan. 15 Gas and steam
fitting will be done next week. Frank
Coombs has finished all the brick work.
Plasterers are busy within the house.
There. will be appropriate Christmas
services at the Episcopal church on Tues
day next. The ladies are adjoining the
church with great taste. 1t will present a
beautiful appearance. Rev. Mr.. Cloves
will officiate.
The appointed viewers of the road
from Muddy bridge to Choteau have
made favorable report. They found
that good road can be made at small
cost and with an easy grade. 1t will be
an excellent road for traffic, as water and
grass are plenty along it. There are sew
eral springs on the road, which will be
ten miles shorter than that by way of Sun
River.
Messrs. W. H. Clark and Crispin, who
are associated with Mr.. y. B. Toole in the
cattle and horse business on the South
Fork of Sun river, have made new loca-
ton at the head of Willow creek in the
west butte of the Sweet Grass hills. They
have erected buildings and first cor
rails, and have already 500 head OF catt tle
and horses on the range, which is said
to be second to none in the territory:
A few days ago the gentlemen purchased
of Turner Bros, of the Marias, 13 head
of young thoroughbred short horn bulls,
natives of Montana, br ed by the Turner
Bros,-River Press.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-12-22
Board adjourned until 10 a, m.
81 10, 1883.
Great Falls, M. IT,, Dec. Is, 1888.

oCl lu3 1CoO.
Great Falls, NJ. T., Dec. Is, 1885,
Board met at 10 II. ni.-All members
being present, the board ordered that the
treasurer transfer all moneys collected
or hereafter to be collected to the contin-
gent fund. The board then examined
the annual reporto the county treasurer,
the same was found correct approved
and ordered filed.
The board then opened the sealed
bids for the purchase Of 100000 of the
bonds OF the county and accepted the
proposition of T. E Collins to purchase
same at par value. The demand of the
city of Great Falls for payment, to.wit,
by the. county Of 70 per cent of the
road tax collected by the county from
within the corporate limits of Great Falls,
was then considered and after due advise
ment and it appearing to the board that
the city OF Great Falls had no legal or
Just claims to the same, the demand was
denied.
The following claims were allowed:
Ghas Wegner, commissioner pay. ...... S 10 20
Harris, commissioners pay .,, 70 0O
y Clingan, commissioners pay... q 90
Downing, extra deputy sheriff for
elec1lon day.-.. .......................... 80 90
The minutes Of the general December
and special December meetings were
read, approved and signed.
There being no further business to
transact, the board adjourned sine die.
j. w. MATKIN,
Clerk and Recorder and ex-ofticio Clerk
of Board.
TERR1ToRY OF MONTANA, / ss.
|, j. w. Matkin, clerk and recorder of
said Cascade county, do hereby certify
that the foregoing is true abstract of the
proceedings Of the board of county com
missioners, had at its special December,
1888, session.
Witness my hand and the seal of said
county this 10th day Of December, A. D.
1883.
! Seal Of J. W. MATKrN, Clerk and
! County. Recorder and ex-otficio
Clerk of the Board
Great Falls tribune., 1888-12-22

BUTTE, Dec. 30 About 400 people
witnessed the wrestling match here to-
night between Evan Lewis, the stranger,
and George Theodore, the Greek. The
contest was to have been best three in
five falls for purse of $500 and the gate
receipts. The stranger threw the Greek
in one minute and won the first fall. In
the next set to the fall was won by the
strangler in half minute. When time
was called for the third bout the Greek
complained of feeling sick and refused to
proceed any longer. The match was
awarded to Lewis.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-12-22
The WaIllalla Riots.

WALHALLA, Miss, Dec. 81 The guards
who had charge of the prisoners report
that three escaped last night, but they do
not think it worth while to attempt to
find them any more and have asked that
their names be scratched from the list of
spotted" A note was received today
stating that several of the negroes who
were in Maurys house during the shoot
ing Sunday night were making their way
to Meriden through the country, where
they intend taking the tram in order to
leave the country. Word has been tele-
graphed ahead Of them.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-12-22
OFFICIAL REPORT.
Synopsis of the Proceedings of the Board
Of County Commissioners--Spec-
ial December Term.

synopsis of the proceedings OF the Ioai"
of County Commissioners--spec-
iaI December Term.
GREAT FALLS, M. T., Dec. u, 1883.
Pursuant to notice, the board met az
10 a. m. Present-Chairman Wegper,
Commissioners Harris, Clingan and the
clerk.
Petition for creation of school dis
trict to be taken from district No. 6, was
presented and ordered returned to the
county superintendent, for the reason
that the same does not show the number
Of heads of families and the number Of
children within proposed district, as the
=, law requires. .
e Petition for county road from uim to
+; Sun River was presented and it appear
ing to the board that due notice had been
given, the board appointed as viewers OF
the proposed road Vim. Ulm, D. H..
Churchill and j. G. Hildebrand, to meet
at Ulm January Z, 1885.
The board ordered that there be taken
from the county fund as soon as collected
an amount equal to one-half (being three
anills) and that same be placed to the
credit of the contingent fnnd.
Petition for county road from Erksine' s
stores in the town of st. Clair, thence by
the most practicable route to Bird creek.
at, A. B. Palmer's ranch; thence up Bird
Great Falls tribune., 1888-12-22
LIVE STOCK AND MINES.
Hon. Granville Stuart Brings Some
News from the judith.

Hon. Granville Stuart Brings Some
News from the Judith.
Hon Granville Stuart of the Judith
basin, left here today for Helena. Mr..
Stuart says that the stock interests are
in good condition. The ranchmen are
prepared for severe weather, should itset
in. That was not the case in the winters
Of 1886 when the losses were so great.
Mr., Stewart remembers mild winters,
such as this, but he recalls also seasons
in which soft weather up to the S1st OF
December or thereabouts was followed
bv extreme cold and snow storms. In
1a95-86 the weather was mild until late
in December.
Referring to wolves, he says that they
are doing considerable d mage and stock.
growers expect that the legislature will
bass q bounty law, especially as the "a
wages of the wolves cause heavy loss 10
small herds, whose owners cannot aHord
to 90 to heavy expense in protecting
them. . % ,oors
ago. He was told at Benton that the IN,
dams were troublesome and no one would
90 with him. The next year he deter
mined to 90 alone, He made the lourn-
ey safely and returned with some sketches
of the cataracts.
Mr.. Stuart says that the mining inter
ests of the Judith are prosperous. me
mines near Maiden which are IN ms M,
charge are giving fair returns. The mil
has been run for six months. Ihe com.
pany send ores to Wickes by the way OF
Custer, but may find it better to SEND
them heEs to be smelted.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-12-22
Burned to the Ground.

MIssouLA, Dec. 2O.-The Exchange
hotel, three-stony frame building situat-
ed near the depot, burned to the ground
here this evening at o'clock;also frame
building occupied by Pat McLauglin as
q saloon. The contents Of both build
ings were saved, but more or less dam
aged. No water could be gotten on the
buildings, so they were entirely at the
mercy Of the flames. The origin of the
fire could not be ascertained.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-12-22
A Big wrestling Matcn.

SCRANTON, Pa, Dec. 2l.- The second
international wrestling contest between
Tom Cannon of Cincinnati, the champion
mixed wrestler of the world, and Antonio
Perrot, the Greek, took place here last
night and was won by the former. The
match was for $1,000 a side; winner to
get 75 per cent Of the admission receipts;
1t was fought catch-as-catch-can
Great Falls tribune., 1888-12-22
Davies Checked.

CHICAGO, Dec. 2O.-The police last
night notified "Parson" Davies that the
sparring exhibitions of Mitchell and Kill
rain, which are being given under his
management, must cease. Davies Sc
cured temporary injunction restrain
ing authorities from interfering with his
show. In his bill Davies said that Nit
chell and Kilrain were engaged to give
certain exhibitions of the Delsarte move
ment for physical culture, and limitations
of the science of sparring.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-12-22

creek and government road to East
Hound creek, at southern limit of Cas-
cade county, was presented, and it ap-
pearing to the board that due notice had
been given, the following were appointed
viewers Of said proposed road: Il. Fl.
Mullery, 7. w. Purcell and Frank S.
Reed, to meet at Erksine's store with
county surveyor. February 4, 1889.
The bond of Ernest Crutcher in the
sum of $4,000, conditioned for faithful
performance of contract for care. support
ETC., of sick and poor of the county, was
presented and accepted and approved by
the board.
The board then cancelled warrants and
vouchers filed by the treasurer as
follows:
Great Falls tribune., 1888-12-22

WINNIPEG, Man., Dec. 21-Grant, the
principal of Queens college, Kingston,
just returned from visit to Australia, in
connection with the proposed cable be-
tween Victoria and Sydney. He is hope
full of success, but adds: "The monopoly
which owns the only cable to Australia
will put all possible obstacles in the way
Of the project
Great Falls tribune., 1888-12-22
The Catholic University.

ROME, Dec. 20-A letter sent by Car
dinal Gibbons and the American bishops
to the pope, with reference to the Wash
ington university, announces that the sum
of $800,000 has been collected for the
new i st tu ion end h the university
buildings are now in progress of erec-
Great Falls tribune., 1888-12-22

BUTTE, Dec. 21-Tonight Hon. and Mrs.
W. A. Clark will give grand ball, which
will be-largely attended. The Montana
Central will bring the Helena visitors IN
a special sleeping car, to which they can
retire after the ball.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-12-22

BILINGs, Dec. 21-The coroner's jury
brought in a verdict of murder in the
second degree in the case of V. B.
Strong, who killed VIM. Houx at Hawk
creek on Sunday.