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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-04
POLL TAX COLLECTIONS.
Why the Increased Compensation shoul'
Be Favored.


"What is about the sum total OF poll
tax collected and turned over to your iu-
quircd an ArrEAL reporter of County
Trustee Joe J. Williams yesterday.
Couldn't say without figuring good
deal" he replied, as he turned to make
happy half dozen or more holders OF
county warrants who were there clamor-
ing Tor the cash.
al do not wish to have II down TO the
last cent, but merely want to know what
proportion of collections are turned over
TO YOU"
"Ahout threc-iourths, and | believe the
public school department should he heart
lily glad OF the increased compensation for
collectors. Ii there is war TO Ice made on
anyone in this matter my opinion is that
i, should bc upon thcasscssors, OF course,
refer to 1887, for We have had little or
nothing to do with the present year us yet.
can show YOU ON my books where not
less than fifteen women OF the town, in
the Second ward alone, are assessed for
poll tax. Now, ON these women the as
SCISSORS collect cents each
"And can make somewhat similar
showing on the list for this year. inter
posed u clerical attachc.
collections may be considered first
class" resumed Mr.. Williams, iii they
amount to one-third the assessments, All
sorts OF fictitious names are given in, and
in the cases of negroes it is almost impos-
sibc to make collections, especially II they
are allowed to run over one year. lhal
class OF citizens are entirely too transitory.
A man may ride all day in one OF these
country districts with 100 accounts and moi
| find moro than dozen for whom he Is
| looking. In consequence, and with the
very small compensation, they don. I try "a
collect the tax. The increase will make
| them more active"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-04

dread scenes enacted in the stricken city,
said that there was heroism higher and
greater than any ever known in battle,
and first among the heroes he would rank
the Sisters of Charity. The men present
were OF all professions or no professions OF
faith; but the room rang with plaudits at
DIR. Talmage's testimony to the trucst and
greatest Christian and Catholic heroism.
This republic will never die Of a surieit OF
Catholic priests, Sisters, schools, faith, de-
yotiOn and doctrine"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-04

No harvest without the right kind Of
.eed. and a good smoke comes from the
5vbi Mind Of weed. Try the Grand Re-
public CigAIro or Buao.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-04
An Aetor.. ueta

A good story s told Of an actor who TO
Gently paid visit 10 Cohocs, n. y. lie
had but 81 TO reach home, aud tho
thought struck him that II he could get
some one TO bet with him he might attain
the desired amount llo entered n saloon
kept by an Irishman, told him his plight,
saving that he wanted 10 make bet.
"kll right" said the bartender,
who had just purchased ham,
'T'n bet you si.tO that you can
carry this ham across tho street aud
hack without laying II down" The bet
VAS promptly accepted and the actor
srIzcd the ham by the string. walked
across the street aud back, and laid the
ham ON the floor. "You lost" Said the
Irishman, 'you laid II down; but herr
comes friend Of mine, and you can geI
eyen." The friend readily bit the bait
lie seized the ham, walked across the
street and back, and hung the ham on
book. thus winning the stakes. II Is nc
known whether the actor has reached hi
| destination yet
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-04

Irom HaUCf't NntaF.
John, asked Mrs. Bentley, suppose
YOU heard q noise downstairs and didn't
know whether il was the dog or burglar,
would YOU bc 40 cruel as to send mo down
10 find outy'
"No. dear" said Mr.. Bentley, g have
n better way than that. I'd wait until
next morning. II the silver was gone, I'd
know IL was burglars, aud u the silver was
not gone. Ia know Il was the dog
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-04

Having resigned my position with
Me..n. Adler. bro. & Co., ] can now he
found at Seattle & Mcriwcihcr's, No. 80
Main street, three doom below Union
where shall be glad 70 scc my friends
RcsncriiuIly. Rout. l.. WALL.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-11
Good News.

Charley Towers is 10 receipt OF let
ter from A. +. Burleigh d, failing the
striking Of a twelve.foot lead OF ore in
the Richmond mine In the Red Noun
tain district. The Richmond proper.
ties belonging originally to Mr..
Mr.. Towers and his mining partner
Mr.. Keele, were recently incorporated
and q large block OF the development
stock sold in Miles City. No assay
has been made OF the ore recently
struck but II il il at all rich the mine
must prove a veritsble bonanza. as a
twelve foot lead is something unusual.
Prospects seem very favorable for
the construction Of mill 10 work the
ore. This will be at once done il the
sample car luads they are about to
ship yield favorsbly. The ore is said
to be free milling and the first
rooster from the lead 10 growing
loud and long.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-11
In Brief, aud 10 the Point.

Dyspepsia is terrible. Disor'ered
liver is misery. Indigestion is a foe to
good nature.
The human digestive apparatus is
One of the mot complicated aud won
derfuI things in existence. 1t is easily
put out Of order.
Greasy food, tough food, sloppy food,
bad cookers, mental worry, late hours,
irregular habits. aud many other
things which ought not to be, have
made the American people a race OF
dyspeplics.
But Green's August Flower has
done q wonderful work in reforming
his cad business and making the
American people 80 healthy that they
can enjoy their meals aud be happy.
Remember:-No happiIess without
health. Bat Green's August Flower
brings health and happiness to the
dyspeptic. Ask your druggist for a
bottle. Ssventy-Gve cents.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-11

A wonderful interes' has been shown
throughout the west In Prof. James
Bsldwln's paper. 1.-THE Centre Of the
Republic" In Scribner's Magazine for
April. 1t Is an inspiring account Of
the rise aud progress Of the Ohio val
ley, suggested by the Centennial cele-
bration soon TO take place at Cincin-
natl. Prof. Baldwin's account OF
what has been accomplished produces
u glow Of enthusiasm and makes his
readers proud OF their birthright.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-11

There seems to be some missppre-
hsnslon concerning the celebrations
aud hurrah time had by the winning
party 10 the second ward Monday
night. Written permission was
granted by Mayor Johnson and Chief
Westervelt was instructed 10 90
around with the party and check any
attempt at outlswry that might exhibit
itself. Happily there wac no trouble
in the ranks.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-11
Poor BTadbnrI.

The remains Of Oliver Bradbury
will be Inferred to-day nj . ?. m. In
the city cemetery, NJ. B~randenburg
having the affair In charge.
Oliver Bradbury wa q native OF
Sweden, a sailor by profession and
served several years under Capt.
Howes, who induced him to come out
to this country. Deceased was about
40 years Of age, frugal and industrious,
and MS far as can be learned unmarried
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-11

and without relatives in this country.
He had a ranch On Tongue river just
above George Li,com's place and was
by occupation a freighter. owning
several span Of work horses and also
a few head Of csttle. He hsd been in
Mo"tanH about Xix years aud during
that time made many warm friends.
The unfortunate occurrence which re-
suited ia hi. death il greatly TO he re-
GREETED. 1t may he that the remains
will be sent to his home In Sweden 10
the near fulure.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-11

DRoPosALs FOR BUILDING SIDEWALKS.
Il sealed bids will he 'eceived an opened at the
regular monthly meeting Of the CITY Council OF
Miles City on Thur,d y, April l2ih lssS, for the
CONSTRUCTION Of SIDEWALKS
- FOL ows:
On the west side OF Seventh street from Main 10
Ohio streets, tho walk IRON Main 90 Palmer sire I
10 be six feet vide and from Palmer to OHIO streets
four fee wide
On the north side Of Pleasant street from Sixth
TO Eleventh street; 10 be six feet wide.
On the north side Of Washington street from
Seventh ~streetto T. nth street; to he fur feet wide.
The above -idevalR, VIII r, siA fe I vide to be
constructed Of tvo-inch plank laid on three 90 . 10y
4 striBgers; plRuk 10 be laid At right augl.s with
siringefs, with 0ne-quarter W inch spare between
D anEs. Where four ieet wide, l., be constructed
Of tw inch piarC laii IN tw t2) 2 by strngeIs,
laid as above. All planks TO br properly spik d
with not less Than tweniy-peuny nails, and ali
walks to he laid a. neHr the present CRATE OF the
stree rs practicable aud in workman.hip, ma e ial
aud genera obstruction to be subject " the ap.
proyhl Of the street com nis i0ter.
Bids TO be made per running foot and bidders
must sta G whether their bid cUrtemplat, 5 The use
OF native or 9 stern lumber. The council ieservcs
the right TO reject any OF all bids
Rid, TO he endorsed proposals for BUILDING
Sidewalks and address d to the Undersigned.
By order OF the City Council.
City Clerk.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-11

Col. Gibson remarks that the uncer-
tsinty Of future movement of the Fifth
infantry partially handicsps any
move looking toward any but neces.
ssry improvement at the post. Al
though nothing definite has been
learned he is of opinion the regiment
will be ordered to New Mexico or At
ianta, Georgia; this last place would
be a splendid station.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-11

r. G. Wesr, the Little Beaver horse
man has returned from Sioux City,
where he has been several months.
Mr.. Wear disposed OF three car loads
of horse, during his Absence. at good
figures.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-11

Mr., Russell Granger, who lives with
the Whited family and is II years old,
voted at the election Monday and
proudly points back to the days of '3G.
when he cast his maiden vote for
"TippecRnoeu Harrison.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-11
CITY Council Meeting.

The city council were Ia special SEES
sion last nigh, the principle business
being the consideration Of the annual
appropriation bill which IL required
by law To be passed in the last quar,Tr
of the fiscal year. The bona OF + G..
WestervelI ~ chief Of police, with X.
g. Redd and Geo. Savage a. sureties,
was approved. The petition of X. G..
Richmond, L. II. Deckert and others
for a sidewalk on the west side OF
Sixth street from Main street to Ohio
street was received, referred TO con-
mites on street, and sidewalks, re-
ported on by them, the report accept
ed and on motion the sidewalk was
ordered built according to the provi-
sions governing such Cases. There be-
ing no further business the council sd-
iourned.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-11
Fine MILLINERY Goods.

Mrs. Warner invites the ladies' Of
Miles City to call at her millinery lqr-
Tors on Main street aud inspect her
new stock Of spring aud summer nov
elites in the line Of hats, bOnnets,
shapes aud trimmings. Her stock has
been carefully selected aud will be
found very inviting.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-11

Tom McGhee, sn elder brother Of
Ed McGee, died at Chicago Monday
from the Effects of a surgical operation.
The late Mr.. McGahee, resided at Seat
tie, where he has a wife and several
children. Tue body will be taken to
Seattle for interment.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-11

Major Logan and Lieut.. Lyman
have been directed by the pest C m.
mander t" proceed ur Tongue river a
short distance and survey and lay out
a potato patch for the use and benefit
Of the post.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-11

There is great rejoicing at the home
Of Court Stenogrspher Gros ia this
city over the arrival last night of a
son aud heir, and he weighs ten
pounds. The mother and child are
doing well but poor George is far
away in the land of the Bozemanites.
He was ~telegraphed congratulations
from numerous friends,
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-11

n Notwithstanding tue uncertainty Of
the movement of the Fifth infantry,
the company gardeners are beginning
to work and preparing TO raise the
usual fine ! Of garden truck.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-11

5 dney Pnget has closed the sale OF %
head of horses TO the Howes, Strevell 4
Mi es outfit. The figures are said to
have been 800 all round, the horses
being Of excellent stock.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-11

DIR. Stnddard, examining physician
for the Liebig Dispepssry o. San
Francisco, Cal, will lie at the Mac
queen house on Saturday, April l4lh,
for u day only. Consultation aud
advice free. =
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-11

Reconstruction OF irrigating works
for the post gardens il receiving stten.
ton in the proper circles at the post
aud In all likelihood work will COM
mence In a .hor time.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-11

The old boiler At the electric light
station has completely given out and
darkness will enfold the city for sew
eral nights until the new boiler nan be
put In position. Though a large force
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-11

Mrs. Swift, Of Billings, a relative Of
Mr.. w. +. Buchanan, Is visiting here
with Mrs. Buchanan aud Mrs. Heel
man. She will leave in n few days for
New York on a long visit.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-11

Mrs. II. A. Robertson came down
from Rosebud Yesterday TO meet her
htherln.law II. r.. Robertson. and
Miss Robertson, who have been In the
city a day or two.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-11

n. F. Archdale hes sold HIS entire
herd OF horses to Watkins Bros, of
Terry. Mr.. Archdalp docs not sntici-
pate going out OF the buiness but will
re-stock.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-11
Come Forward and settle.

All per,ons indebted to X. Flaharry
are requested to come forward and set
tie. Mrs. Routhi,r tmy ~successor) IL
authorized TO collect aud receipt for
the same. II. FLAIARTY
Miles City, NJ. T., April Z, 1888.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-11

OF workuIen are engaged on the work
II seems impossible for the boiler 10 he
p 'operly conditioned for use earlier
than Thursday.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-11

George W. Aud returned Yesterday
from a wintering in England and will
soon 60 mp to hi' ranch on Tongue
river. which he intends stocking with
bnraes
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-11

The body IL more suscentihle to hen
eft from Hoods Sarsaparilla now than
nj any other season. Therefore take II
now.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-11

Among the social events for this
evening Is q select hon 10 he given Mt
the German Society hall with music
by the Fort Kpogh hand
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-11

SPECIAL SALE or LADIES'
HATS AT NATHAN'S. YOUR
CHOICE FOR 25c. SEE THEM
AND BUY.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-11

VIM. Kennedy. a Pumpkin creek
rancher. came into the city yesterday
for supplies.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-11

DROP lsALS FOR WAGON T~RANsPORTA-
l. lion OGcc ChieI Q~uariermaster, Depart
tent OF Dak0'a, faint Paul, MIMI, March u,
lsss.-SEALtD PROPOSALS, for Wagon Trans.
p%orta'ion required IN his department during the
a. this Office un II II m, on FRIDAY, the 18th day
OF Apil, lsss, and opened inmed ately alter In
presence OF bidders. nlWk forms Of proposal a d
iull iDslrUciions TO bidder, will be furnished on
application 10 inis orte or TO the office Of the
Quartz rInasteI'. Department ut Helena, n. T.
A !. ROCKWELL, Major and Q~usrtermaster U.
$. Army.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-11

"Please partske Of the kind hospi-
tally offered you" Voice In the dis
tancel "I accept"
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-11

Tom walsh, a Wyoming horse
grower, has been in the city several
days.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-11
No Other Railway in The Northwest

has In so short n period gained the rep-
utstion and popularity enjoyed by the
WISCONSIN CENTRAL LINE.
Froma comparatively unknown factor
ia the commercial world, IL has been
transformed 10 an independent, infu-
entail, grand Through Route, with
magnificent depots, superb equipment
Hnd unsurpassed terminal facilities.
through careful catering TO details it
has wun for itself n reputation OF solid.
ity, safety. convenience and attention
10 its patrons, second In no railroad In
the country. Pullman sleepers, mod
els of palatial comfort. dining cars In
which the cuisine and general appoint
ments are up To the highest standard,
and coaches especislly built for this
route, are among the chief c~leuceuts
which have contributed towards cater
ing successfully 10 a discriminating
public. Located directly on it's line,
between Minneapolis and 81. Paul. and
Milwaukee, and Chicago, and Duluth and
Milwaukee aud Chicago, are the follow
ing thriving cities Of Wisconsin and
Michigan New Richmond. Chippewa
Falls, Eau Claire, Ashland. Hurley, Wis,
ltonwood, Mich, Bessemer, Mich, Stew
ems Point, Neenah, Menasha, Oshkosh,
Fond du Lac, Waukesha. aud Bnrling-
ton, Vic
For detailed information, lowest cur
rent rates, berths, etc, via this route,
to any polrt IN the South or East, ap-
ply to nearest Ticket Agent or address
WIN. S. MElLEN. JAMES BARKER
General Manager. 0,nl fs.sr, a Tieke, AT.
MILWAUKEE
Y. ". Ahs0N, Northwestern Passenger Aga.
No. ~ sieslst, RSu,. hlppsspelis, NJ
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-11

Jimmy Geddss will return to Mon
tana in time to attend the stock meet
ing.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-11

NJ. G, French, a Chicago drummer,
came IN from the east yesterday.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-11

Geo. w. Allerton came down from
Rosebud yesterday.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-11

Go to Bill Bullsrd for Best's Mil
wsukee beer in any quantity.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-11

r. T. French, another Chicago
drummer, was an arrival y esterday.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-11

The Robertson party went out TO the
ranch on Rosebud last evening.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-11

Ben Smith guarantees his 1 year old
Kentucky whisky, 81 per quart. .
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-11

DR.. Raw-on has returned from =
trip to Helena.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-11

Six cases ladies' shoes and slippers
iust received. &. B. TOWERS & Co. =
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-11
LOCAL TIE S.

The festive politician rests well.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-11

The Importance Of purifying the blood can
not DO oyerestimated, for without pure
blood you cannot enjoy good health.
AT this season nearly every one needs a
good medicine TO purify, ~yltalize, and enrich
the blood, and Hoods S~arsaparllla is worthy
your confidence. IL is peculiar in that II
strengthens and builds up the system, creates
an appetite, and tones the digestion, while
II eradlcatea disease. Give II "a trial
Hoods ~sarsaparilla is sold Uyall druggists.
Prepared by c. |. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-04-11
NE DAILY JOURNAL
LILIES CITY, MONTANA.
Post Office Regulations.

Eastern mail CLOS Ns.s.ss''' sss's' u, '.s.sss ss.s.slzsup W.
Wester mail closes ......... ,..... .,.-, m
Office open from s a, m. iii 3 p. m. Sunday .
holidays from 6:sOp, m. till 1901. N.
Jgo. McAusLAED, 7 d.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1888-04-07

The people of Lincoln county should
take some united action tending toward
the improvement of their mail facilities.
We are so cut of from the rest Of the
world that the county is seldom heard
Of and therefore usually considered a
worthless section Of country. There is
no use talking about development when
we have not even easy communication
with our neighbors.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1888-04-07

Barley is knee high in parts of Tulsre
county.
The net result of the LAST rabbit drive
at Fresno was 1000 victims.
Woodmen are in demand in Truckee.
Forty dollars month and board is Of
fered.
If Montana is admitted as sovereign
State Of the Union she will get 5,747, $50
acres Of Government land.
The Buckeye claim at Sswpit, Plumss
county, is paying sl2a day to the man.
The ledge is quite large.
The gravel mines at Bald Mountain
Extension, Forest City. are paying $40
per day to the man. " ~ n
At White River, Wash. last week, A.
W. Spawn and John Hight cut los, 900
shingles in ten hours, beating the best
record on this coast.
George Westfall, who took his child
into an abandoned tunnel and endeavored
10 kill him. has been found guilty Of an
attsmpt 10 murder at 10, Angeles. " y
The owners Of the Idaho mine at
Grass Valley recently offered the owner
Of mine close by $50, 900 year for Eve
vn..p. 49, IA, ~>e-..J
La Hupmell lrred John Nicholson in.
to the woods last week at Seattle, W.
T.. under prstense Of showing him =
pieos Of laad he had for sale, and chen
shot and robbed him.
Commencing on April quarter dol.
lars will Be struck OF at the mint. This
vin b Tie drst in ten ysars that these
pieces have been coined in San Francisco.
Only $3.50, 900 worth will be coined.
In . quarry at Prescott, A. T., the
stone when frat taken out is soft and
works sasily, but after being exposed q
short time to the atmosphere, it become,
- hard A. Hint and more lasting thar
grsniessss sssssS I ssina.
SIS. Barton, who has been Postmas
ter at Sierraville for the past 10 years,
was arrested on the charge Of embezzlins
$2.5ll.05 Of money orders and post-ofBce
funds. He was taken to San Franc isce
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1888-04-07
NOTICE.


TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE COUNTY
J. Of Lincoln, State Of Nevada. In the matter
Of the estate Of James A. wsdsworth, deceased.
Order 70 show cause why order OF sale Of real
1t Appearing 20 tie said couff, BY the pe.
tiiion this day presented and nled by N. J..
Msdsworth and Jeter SNOW, Administrator of
James A. Wadsworth. deceased, praying for An
order Of sale Of real estate. that II Is necesssry
20 sell portios Of the real estate. 10 pay he
allowance 70 the family, the debts outstandipc
against the deceased. and the debts, expenses
and charges OF administration.
1t is therefore ordered BY the Judge Of ssid
Court, that Al persons tnsersstsA In she estate
Of said decseeed. appear before aid District
the 2ist day Of APRIL, A. D. 1855. 1t 10 o,oIoct
in the morning Of said day, 1t the courtroom Of
said Districs Court 81 the State Of Neyada. Al
the Court House in nd County Of lincoln IA
show canse Why an order should not be granted
% the said administrations to ALL 90 much on
cessary: 4 NMag ss ---.'',
And that copy Of this order be publishsd
st least four successive veeks, in the pioch /.
weekly REcoRp. newspaper printed and pub.
lished in said county.
Dated March 10th, 1895.
A. L. FIrzaERALp.
District Judee.
OFFICE OF THE ooUnTY CLEREI
or the County Of Lincoln.
~. 0. Kelley- County Clerk Of the County of
Lincoln, Stste Of Nevsds. and es-ofHcio Cisrh
Of the District Court Of the State o. Ncvad.
in and for said County, do hereby certify ths
foregoing 70 Be- true. full and correct copy on
an order duly made and entered upop ms
minutes Of said District Court. ,A'
Witness my hand and
the ssal Of said Dis
lsnAII trict Court, this lpth
day o. Nareh, A. 5.
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