Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-22
BoULDER NEWS BRzsFs.
Strange Statement of One ef the Cez
tractors Of the Gallatin- Butte Road.

i strange Statement OF One 01 tn6 O0n-
tractors Of the Gallatin-Butte Road.
BoULDER, Mao 1S.-[Correspondence Of
The Miner.]-A wild-eyed rumor has been
rampant for the past two days, anent the
letting OF contracts for the immediate con-
struction Of the Northern Pacific's Galla-
tin-Butte extension. A telegram received
here yesterday from Governor Haussr, ct
New York, was construed to say that the
directors had ordered the road to be built
via the valley route, and the town was
greatly excited thersupon. Tbs newspa.
pers posted bulletins to that effect, and
there was much rejoicing. What Mr..
Hauser did say was that road down the
valley from Boulder had been decided upon,
but this is independent Of the Gallatin
Butte branch. Before leaving for the east
Mr.. Hauser said he was much in favor Of
the valley road. and il the Northern Pa
ci6c did not build it he would. Mr.. Keeie,
Of the contracting firm Of Keeie, Green &
Co. was seen yesterday on his way to
Butte. He was very rsticent as to what
contract his firm had secured, but finally
said they were to commence work at once
on the Elkhorn branch from Boulder next
week. and his firm had not been figuring on
the Homestake work. He has completed
the purchase through A. H. Foster Of
Boulder, OF 200 head OF horses, with full
equipment OF harness and wagons, from
the Elkhorn Mining company, and Is ar.
ranging to put them to work ut the same
place, Monday, when the suspense, long
drawn out, will be ended.
Mr.. J. w. Psndor, superintendent in
charge OF the Elkhorn Mining company's
mines. has resigned his position and will
leave June for London direct. Thence he
goes Immediately to South Africa, where he
win represent Messrs. Fraser & Chalmers in
chiHery for q prominent English mining
company. Mr.. Pender leaves o position
worth 1000 year. His successor has
not been announced.
The Young Folks Dramatic club pre-
sented "The Turn OF the Tide; or Wrecked
in Port" last night. with strong amateur
cast. Mrs. John B. Groesbeek and Mr.. j.
B. Perkins assumed the leading roles and
pleased large audience with their rendi. /
tion. The proceeds OF the entertainment |
went to the school fund.
Cashier Fred G. Berendee OF the Jefferson /
County bank was made "happy, happy
lather" by the arrival yesterday Of fine
pair Of twins-boy and girl. Nothing is too
good for his friends, and cell loans have ad.
vanced 2 per cent.
Mr.. J. 8. Bell. the efficient agent Of the
Northern Pacific railway, is confined to his
bed with an attack OF mountain fever.
Mr.. Fred Powell, the jeweler. is GONZALES
,snt from q severe case of mountain fever.
He was cast for part in the Young Folks
Dramatic entertainment, last night, but
vas relieved by Mr.. Stein.
Popular interest in the Bryson case has
been revived by the near approach Of the
rearing Of the motion for new trial, which
will be argued before Judge Blake at Hell.
ma on Monday. Mr.. Ballet, attorney for
3ryson, claims 10 have new and important
as the bases for q rehearing OF the
oil case. Bryson 10 cheerful and confident,
lot only of a new trial, but aequittal Of the
harge of murder.