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The new North-west., 1888-04-13
GOVERNORS PROCLAMATION.
TERRITORY OF MONTANA,

TERRITORY OF MONTANA,
Executive OFFICE.
Pursuant to the provisions OF an act VI 'n9 ae
Legislative Assembly Of the 3.at;nn Lerfioo'y and
Arboriculture, approved September To- 49,. 49,.
the frat section whereof is as follows "
the purpose of advancing the Interests % o.
tree planting and arboricnlture In TINS IeIll- Ilt
tory the third Tuesday IN A?1'i shsi1 rs n here.
after be proper for the Governor to annnalIy
make his proclamation, setting the sano
apart as day for the planting OF Trees oeau.
tifying homes, cemeteries, hlghWays, puoltb pont,
in public schools shall direct and train the
thoughts of the youth in tree planting anu
decorating by the practical observance y!
that day" do hereby make puh''ca1'oh ol
said section of the aforesaid act, anu heieoy
set APART the said third Tuesday in April OF
this year 1898 as Arbor Day for all the peo'
pie of Montana
And / request that it he observed as far as
practicable throughout the conmonWeaItn
by the planting Of trees beanf;fyng grnnnds nomds
church yards and landscapes; and exhort
all who have charge of, or teach in public
schools, that they 'dlrect and trail the youth
in tree planting and decoration by the prac-
tical observance of that dav," and putting
the children in memory that Gods first gift
to man was ssevery tree that was pleasant to
the sight or good for food" that mans first
effort in the world was to dress and keep the
garden, that one of Gods first command
ments to the children Of Israel in possessing
the land of Palestine was to "plant all man
ner of trees for food" and one of the ancient
emblems of peace. plenty and contentment
was ''every man living under his own vine
and fig tree"
Let every one strive on that day to con-
tribute some wealth and life to this growing
interest among the American people.
In testimony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and
caused to be affixed the
[sEAL1 great seal Of the Territory
Of Montana. Done at Hell
ena March II, 1888.
P. H. LESLIE.
| By the Governor:
VIM. B. WEBB,
Secretary of Montana.
The new North-west., 1888-04-13

The entire character of the Dependent
Pension Bill which passed the Senate re-
Gently has been changed by the Democratic
majority of the House Pension Committee
substituting pension clause of l cent per
month for every days service to all honora-
bly, discharged soldiers or sailors of the
United States who are totally disabled from
manual labor, if the same has not been occa.
stoned by their own vicious habits, and adds
thereto service pension at the same rate to
all honorably discharged soldiers or sailors
who have passed the age of 62. The Senate
bill provided pension of $12 per month to
every dependent soldier, under the same
Limitation, who had served three months or
more in the war for the Union, and bad no
service pension provisions. The House
Committee amendment was voted against by
Ill Republicans, and is stated to be the
Democratic policy in relation to pensions.
It is manifestly wrong. Under it q soldier
who served three months and was totally
disabled would get 80 cents per month,
which would not keep him from starving,
while survivors past 81 who do not need or
ask any pension, and are in perfect health
might get $1095 per month. The amend
ment destroys the very essence and intent
Of the original measuse-tbat is, that the
totally disabled and deserving survivors
should have sufficient pension to keep them
from hunger and the poor house. The
amended measure would not accomplish the
purpose, as Its average to three year men,
dependents would be only $5.4S per month,
and it's maximum SlO.95, while it involves
an expenditure larger than that con.ein'
plated in the Senate bill.
The new North-west., 1888-04-13
MORTUARY MATTERS.
Some Interesting Freaks on Futures

ATHENS, April 9.-[Special to the Salt
Lake Tribune-Copyright. 1883, by the Cali
fornia Associated Press. REV. DR.. Prid
geon, "a years of age, preached his own fun
eral sermon Sunday in a church six miles
from here. He had his grave dug and cof-
fin made for the occasion. He and his as
sistants sang = song and be then gave the
crowd short talk IN 1lattering manner.
CAMDEN, n. j., April 9.-The latest thing
is a company organized here to conduct fun
erals and take pay on the instalment plan.
The capital is 100000. The schedule fur
nishes five classes of funerals at stated
prices. Persons are allowed to prepare for
the proper burial Of relatives or themselves
at moderate cost in small payments, thus
saving from 80 to IS per cent Of the ordinary
price. Cemetery lots are sold at actual cost
and clubs are formed to draw for lots until
each member has one.
PARIS, April 9.-The will of Mile. Aimee,
the opera bouffe actress, is likely to give the
LAWYERS, both French and American, good
deal of trouble. The residuary legatee is
Nine. Laurent, who is the trustee Of the Or
phelinat des Arts. The amount Of property
remaining after the payment of debts and
expenses Is estimated at 1000 francs.
After several trifing bequests to servants tie
deceased orders her tomb shall consist of a
little chapel in the cemetery at Nogent- sur
Marne. The necessary funds for this are
left to NJ, Michel Tricott.
The new North-west., 1888-04-13
Military Promotions.

WASHINGTON, April 6.-The President
sent the following nominations to the Senate
to-day: Brigadier General George Crook to
be Major General; Colonel John R. Brooke,
of the Third Infantry, to be Major General.
Of General Crook aud his career the pub
lie is pretty we'll informed. Col. Brooke,
who is at present stationed at Fort Shaw,
was born in Pennsylvania, and in 1861 was
appointed Captain of the Fourth Pennsyl-
vania Infantry; the same year he was pro-
NOTED to the Colonelcy of the Fifty Third
Pennsylvania, and in 1864 was made Briga-
der General Of volunteers, and afterward
for gallant aud meritorious service at the
battle of Tolopotomy and Cold Harbor, Va,
was made Brevet- Major-General of volun-
teers. In 1869 he wss transferred to the
Third Infantry and breyeted Colonel in the
regular army for gallant and meritorious
services at the battle of Gettysburg and
afterwards breveted Brigadier- General for
gallant and meritorious services at the battle
Of Spottsylvania Court House. In 1870 he
was appointed Colonel Of the Thirteenth
Infantry and in the same year was trans
ferred to the Third. The officers at Fort
Shaw as well as the people of Montana who
have met Col. Brooke speak in the highest
terms of him both as an officer and gentle
man, and look upon his promotion as being
deserved honor to worthy soldier.-Inde.
pendent.
The new North-west., 1888-04-13
THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSoR is
HARD.
Jacob Sharp Dies and is Buried Secretly in
Shame.

New YORK, April 5.-Jacob Sharp died at
9:20 O'Clock to. night. About 6 O'Clock be
was seized with severe fit of coughing, and
though it subsidized somewhat he never raj
lied. He died in a state of coma without
recovering cons ciousness. Members Of his
family we're at his bedside. His death was
the result of a complication Of heart disease,
affection of the Kidneys, bronchitis and
worry over the legal troubles which hung
over him. 1t was understood he was soon
to be tried second time OH the charge of
bribery.
NEW YORK, April 7.-Nothing definite
Jacob Sharp will take place. The family
refuse to give any information on the sub
ject, and even the undertaken in charge is as
ignorant on the matter as the public. He
merely has been told to have everything in
readiness to hold the funeral at any hour be
may be called on. It is thought the body
will be taken from the house for burial to-
night, the relatives hoping thus to avoid the
obtrusion of curiosity seekers. Only rela-
tives and the most intimate friends of the
family are admitted to the house.
One of the queerest episodes that ever oc
Cured in this city was the funeral of Jacob
Sharp, which occurred at $50 this evening
from his late residence. The utmost secrecy
marked the arrangements and no one was
allowed to enter the house except by invita-.
tions especially sent by the family. Even
the visitors evidently have been instructed
not to give any information about the affair,
ami when questioned denied that the funeral
was taking place.
The new North-west., 1888-04-13
Regular Army Veterans.

NEW YORK, April S.-An organization of
veteran soldiers and sailors, which terms
itself the Veteran Association of the Regular
Army any Navy of tie United States, has
recently been agltating the matter of secur-
ing bounty lands and means for improving
the same from the United States Govern
ment. The organization held meeting to-
day, delegates from various Grand Army
posts being present, and adopted a petition
to Congress. 1t is urged that the thousands
of veterans would like to take and cultivate
bounty land, but are unable to do so unless
financially assisted by the Government. The
petitioners urge Congress to pass an act en-
titling all honorably discharged soldiers and
sailors to any assistance needed to enable
them and their families to reach, occupy and
cultivate bounty land, and in event Of the
passage of such bill the Government will
be asked to locate the lands, lay out high
vays, build schools aud furnish each settler
with small house, team, agricultural i'm
plements, seed, etc. In return the settlers
would repay the loan to the Government
within ten years with interest At 8 per cent,
and would pledge themselves to serve as
militia of their several States.
The new North-west., 1888-04-13

EUROPEAN International politics are in q
disturbed, but not as yet violent, condition.
Boulanger's election to the French Congress
gives him greater power over the people than
rs General. He may be the rallying point
for trouble in the near future. The pro-
posed marriage of Prince Alexander of Bat
tenberg to Princess Victoria, made Bismarck
howl with rage, but some other concessions
were made to smooth him down by abandon
ing the Empress policy of changing the
diplomatic appointments, and the marriage
is to 60 on. It has, however, for the present
intensified the animosity against the English
by the Germans. The intrigues and es.
trangements are increasing and the grim old
Won Moltke reached the dead-line of loyalty
by refusing to preside over commission to
inquire into the condition Of the army, to
which the Emperor had appointed him.
Meantime Frederick III is apparently i'm
proving in health, and if he has reasona-
BILE assurance of life there will be trouble in
the 'Fatherland." It is Queen Victoria
who is the active energy in all these move
ments that are so disturbing Bismarck, Won
Moltke and the German people, as we'll as
the army, and they will not stand much
more of it without an explosion. The crust
on the volcano is pretty thin now, and it is
probably only the apprehension of Russia
and France taking advantage of any ''occa-
sion" that represses the ssGermans" Of Ger
many.
The new North-west., 1888-04-13

The county Republican Committees Of the several
counties [exccpt Cascade] will proceed to call County
Conventions in their respective counties, and elect
Delegates and Alternate Delegates to the Territorial
Convention as above designated.
In Cascade county the County Convention may Re
called by the member of the Territorial Committee of
that county:
1t is desired that ample notice Of such Conventions
be given.
The following rules have been adopted for the gov
ernment of the Republican Territorial Conventions in
the Territory of Montana
1-Delegates ard Alternate Delegates ehal DC Cleo
ted in the future to Territorial Conventions, and In
the event of the failure of Delegate to attend the
Alternate Delegate shall cast the vote of the Delegate
whose Alternate he is.
2-In the absence OF a Delegate and his Alternate,
a majority of the delegation from that county shall
cast the vote Of the absentee.
3-In the absence of all the Delegates and Alternate
Delegates from any county, no vote shall be cast for
such county.
4-In the county in which the Territorial Conven-
ton shall be held when any Delegate and his Alter
nate Delegate are absent there shall be no vote cast
in their behalf
5-Delegates and Alternatee must be Republican
residents of the county which they represent.
By order of the Territorial Republican Committee
1. .sA1H1NeER, ISAAC D. McCuTcHEoN,
Secretary 9796t Chairman.
The new North-west., 1888-04-13

CHARLESTON, April 7.-[Special to the
Salt Lake Tribune-C Copyright, 1883, by lhe
California Associated Press. 1.-The Republi-
cans will send delegation to the National
Convention pledged to John Sherman, but
with leave to change their vote if Sherman
is not nominated on the first ballot.
The Democratic Convention will send
Cleveland delegates to St. Louis.
PHILADELPHIA, April 7-[Special to the
Salt Lake Tribune Copyright, 1883, by the
California Associated Press. j. The Times
reviews the triumph of the Blaine movement
in Vermont as recently manifested in the
conventions, and says it is known that the
Blaine leaders have been quietly working in
Vermont for some time. In fact, the still
hunt was so complete in its success that they
caught the friends of the other candidates
mapping. It is admitted by Edmunds
friends here that he was as much surprised
as anybody. The complete success of the
plan means the retirement Of Edmunds at
the end of his present Senatorial term. lie
ceases to be political factor. As piece OF
political shrewdness, the Vermont skirmish
is entitled to place in the front rank. II
not only led off in the East for Blaine and al
the same time bowled out Edmunds, but il
strengthens the Importance of Blaine to his
party by the unqualified support Of State
hitherto ranked against him.
PROVIDENCE, r. l., April 7.-[Associated
Press. I'm the special legislative election:
to day the RepA bicans made clean sweep
The new North-west., 1888-04-13
AMENDMENT OF THE ALIEN LAND
LAW.

The Senate on Tuesday, by vote OF 81 to
13, passed the following amendment to the
alien land law: "That an act entitled, IAN
act TO restrict the ownership Of real estate in
the Territories TO American citizens, etc.,
approved March 8, 1887, shall not relate to
or in any way or manner affect title to min
erai land or mining claims in the Territories
of the United States, nor to mills or other
reduction works or property used in the pro,
duction of metals from said mineral lands
or claims, but as to all such mineral lands,
mining claims, mile, reduction works and
other property, the laws Of the United
Sta es and the Territories shall be, until
changed by Congress, or an act Of Terrific
rial Legislature, the same as though said act
has not yet been passed."
This is considered by those we'll advised
to be assurance Of its enactment, as the
House is more favorable to the measure than
the Senate, and there is scarcely possibility
of its being vetoed. The act, under the
most liberal construction possible, kept for
eign capital out Of our mines, prevented the
consummation Of many large contemplated
investments in Montana and practically
drove several operators who deals in pro-
gress, to seek other fields. This amendment
vii! invite their return.
The new North-west., 1888-04-13
ATEN-DAY DEAD LOCK.

Just at time when important legislation
is pending, and when nothing can 60 through
without a mess Of campaign speeches being
injected into it, the House has been for ten
days held in deadlock, by Oates, Of Ala
bama, and half dozen other obstructionists
who whipsawed the rest Of the House under
the rules, and have prolonged sessions in
idleness for many days and nights. The bill
pending was to refund to the States not in
rebellion the direct taxes of 1862, amounting
to 2O,000, 900, and the Oates party demanded
that there 60 with it measure to reimburse
the Southern States for their cotton loss,
amounting to $6s 600, 900. The Republicans
desire to pass the original bill, and the bulk
of Democrats were anxious to dispose Of the
measure so they can reach the tariff and
revenue bill and make progress to effect the
campaign, so that Oates fillibustering has
been Objectionable to both sides of the
House, but couldn't be suppressed. Finally,
Wednesday evening a Democratic caucus
was called, in which tne Democrats crowded
Oates to his corner and resolution adopted
to make the refundiDg bill the special order
for Dec. 6, 1883, with a final vote Dec. II,
1883. As the Democrats have clear work
ing majority, the action was doubtless taken
yesterday and the deadlock broken.
The new North-west., 1888-04-13

The ruling of Judge DeWolfe, under an
intimation of the Supreme Court that none
but full American citizens can sit on juries
raises the question if this construction Of
Constitutional law does not carry with it the
necessity for amendment of our other
laws. The privileges of citizenship should
60 with the duties of citizenship. # an
alien, who has only declared his intention to
become citizen is exempted from jury duty,
and from military service and other duties,
should he be entitled, if he has been in the
country sufficient length Of time to secure
full citizenship, to the same benefits as
those who are subject 10 such duties? One
who has "declared his intentions" may now
vote and take up agricultural lands as if he
were full citizen; but is exempt from q
full citizens duties. These privileges were
extended when immigration and occupancy
of our farming lands were invited. The
conditions have changed. We believe these
privileges should now at least cease when an
alien has been in America sufficient length
of time to become q citizen and neglects or
refuses to become q full citizen and share
the duties of which he receives the benefits.
The new North-west., 1888-04-13
TO ELECT DELEGATES.

BY announcement published Livingston
has been selected as the place of holding the
Republican Territorial Contention May 10,
1883. We favored Helena on account Of its
centra'i,y to the bulk Of population and its
easier accessibility, but there were consider
a.ioEs in favor of the county seat of Park
county, which promises, in proportion to Its
numbers. TO te the banner Republican
count, .f the Territory, and its claims have
been deferred to. The contest for delegate.
ship does not promise to be intense, and it is
not improbable the delegates will 60 unin-
structed unless the instructions shall be for
Blaine if he is possible candidate. Our
newspaper brethren Of the Democratic per
suas;on have made much ado because the
contest at Boza,nan two years ago was in
tense. There was strong Partially then for
three Presidential candidates and the stiua-
ton was complicated by local friction of
elements that does not exist now. The Re-
publican party of Montana Is solid and Sc
rene. The Democrats cannot say as much.
The Republican representatives selected by
cuss intelligentIy the business that comes
before it. vote their convictions and abide
the result without strain Of discord. The
Democratic Central Committee selected two
wears ago, with several Of its members abb
sent. resigned Or dead, and their places filled
by Chairman W. A. Clark, Esq, who has
signified his adherence to Cleveland and will
fill vacancies with men of like persuasion,
will meet in some secluded spot and 60
through the predetermined, inevitable and
uninteresting formality Of selecting two
Cleveland delegates and alternates, which
might just as well be done by the Chairman
and three days valuable time saved, the
proceeds of which could be sent to the wool
growers aud lead miners Of Montana. Pos
sibly, however, the Committee may have to
talk over what is to be done when Delegate
Toole sends in his formal notification that he
will not be a candidate for re election this
fall, which he will no: be. That will bring
up q condition of affairs over which the
Statesmen will have cause to cogitate, as
they may not find readily suitable candi-
date who is willing to be made q soaky sac
ri6ce under the great tidal wave of Republi-
canism chat is now sweeping over the land.
For this reason, alone, it may be advisable
for the Democratic Central Committee to
meet at Helena April 23d, pursuant to the
call of Chairman Clark, and select couple
of gentlemen to go to St. Louis in June.
The new North-west., 1888-04-13
THE PENSION BILL.
The dependent" Feature Stricken Out by the
HOUSE Committee.

WASHINGTON, April 9.-The House Com
mite on Invalid Pensions this morning took
final action upon the Senate bill known as
the Dependent Pension bill. A substitute
was adopted for the second section, which is
the principal section of the bill. The sub
stitute provides a pension for all persons
who have served in the military or naval
service of the United States for any period,
and who have been honorably discharged,
and wLo are now or may hereafter be suffer-
ing from mental or physical disability not
the result Of their own vicious habits, which
totally disables them from the performance
of manual labor ct rate per month of 1
cent for every days war service. 1t further
provides the same pension for all persons
who are 62 years Of age, or who may here
after become 62 years cf age for and during
their natural lives. Section was amended
so as to provide that when the widow of any
person who had served in the war and had
been honorably discharged is III condition
of dependence or is suffering from any disa-
bility recognized oy the general pension law
or is G2 years Of age, she shall be placed on
the pension roll at the rate per month of
cent for every days war service Of her hus-
band. The fourth section was amended so
as to make the attorneys fees for claims filed
under the bill SIS instead of $40. The ele-
ment of dependency, placed in the Grand
Army bill by the Senate, was eliminated so
r~- xf..s.
services equally without regard for their f.
nancial condition and according to the per
diem idea. The amendments were adopted
by strict party vote, the Republicans favor
ing the provisions of the Senate bill, so that
the amended bill may be regarded as en-
bodying the Democratic policy in the matter
of pension legislation.