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PRICE, FIVE CENTS

every drop of water'm those streams availa
BILE for irrigation.
| cannot here 20 into details, and the re-
port of the senate irrigation committee will
probably make il needless that should do
80; but | cannot but emphasize the urgency
Of the adoption of n comprehensive scheme
OF irrigation of the now waste lands Of Mon
tana.
A storage system ns well as a system of
large canals will be necessary. Almost all
of our streams run, in their course, through
the mountains, through series of lakes or
old lake-hasins, now drained, separated by
narrow canyons, Offering admirable natural
sites for reservoirs and dams. BY storing
tile Hood waters Of the streams here. AN
abundance of water would be had for the
irrigation of all the upper valleys, and even
though ali of the water be taken from the
stream beds for this purpose. the sepage
from the irrigated lands would soon again
fill the river beds for use over agnin in the
lower valleys.
But such works are altogether too great
for private enterprise, and 10 carry them
out, control over the water supply az we'll
as over the unoccupied lands is necessary.
II will necessarily require cooperation be-
tween the general government and the state,
and as many of the private canal enter
prises, now being undertaken. would con-
ulcl Win u llpIt ConlpItntlhlNe system, III
is important that such scheme should be
mapped out as soon as possible and imme-
diate steps taken To carry il into effect.
Although the problem of irrigation il a
new one ~ the Anglo-Saxon race. and al
though the Montana farmer has had 10
teach himself the very a b of this science
by hard experience, the results are already
magnificent.
On well irrigated farms, crops of forty 10
sixty bushels of wheat and eighty TO hun
dred bushels of oats per acre are common,
and where water was abundant, even this
exceptionally dry season has hadn no effect
in diminishing the crops. When the travel
or over the sun-scorched plains of western
Dakota and the lower Yellowstone during
the past summer entered the Gallatin val
ley and saw richer crops Of grain and hay
than any in Illinois and Kansas and then
realized that not one drop of rain had
moistoned those crops, he was taught 10y an
object lesson, the value Of irrigation, as
nothing else can teach IL; and yet there are
to-day many millions of acres in Montana
only waiting for the fructifying application
of these great streams of water which are
now running to wnste, 10 produce crops
equal Ia those of any lands in the world.
The land il there, the water IL there.
While they are kept separate, Montana
cannot feed her present population. Bring
them together. and you add another great
grain producing state 10 the union.
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HARRIS.
OnG-PTica, SQlaIG-DGahng,
CLOTHIER,
ST. LOUIS BLOCK,
MAIN STREET.

II is not often you can hear Of deal
er in the Ready Made article OF Cloth
ing issue a Challenge TO the Custom
Tailors to equal with their work the
class of goods he is selling, but here is
an occasion where you can see it.
Take stroll about our city, examine
the Suits you see your friends have
worked a month TO pay for; look at the
specimens displayed at the tailor shops,
md then come down TO our store; and
Il we can't discount them in STYLE,
in FIT, in APPEARANCE, in TEN
TURE, and in PRICE, we will acknowl-
edge the corn, cancel our advertising
contracts and retire from business.
You foolish men ! who have been pay
ing $50, $50 and $40 for Suit Of Clothes,
come and see what we are Offering for
anywhere from s22 to s35, and we will
guarantee you will regret your reckless
Waste Of Wealth, and hereafter buy
your Clothing from us.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-11-02

tion taken by Mr.. Campbell in regard TO
misiuinder of parties These PROCEEDINGS
determine the rights Of those five relaturs.
They are exactly in the same condition and
and the order which might be made 10y the
court as applicable 90 one would he applica-
BILE 20 all. Here quotations We're read from
number of authorities which sustained
the position taken by Mr.. Kirkpatrick. The
demurrer was then submitted 10 the court,
and was overruled. 90 which ruling of the
court the respondents took exceptions. Al
ter the oyerruling of the demurrer, AN an
swer was then filed, which was a duplicate
of the answer which was filed in the Me
Hatton case. A motion WIS made 10y res
pondents for judgment ON the pleadings.
which was submitted without argument, and
sustained by the court. To this action of
the court the respondents also excepted,
and gave notice of intention to appeal.
Objection was made 10 the right 10 appeal,
and il was agreed between both parties that
the matter should remain in statu quo,
until decision WAS rendered by the court
on that question which is now under con-
sideration.
Court then adjourned until Wednesday
next.
II stated that WIN. Il. Hall is prepared 10
defy the peremptory writ and 90 to Jail in
contempt of court until the admission of
the territory as state, or until the presi-
dent removes Judge DeWolfe.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-11-02

While our stock interests are, the present
season. seriously threatened 10y II drouth,
unprecedented in the history Of the territory
or of the west. they are aud always will re-
main one of the leading and most impor-
tant interests of the territory.
The wonderful nutrition of our native
grnsses, in connection with our salubrious
climate has given Montana "A reputation all
over the world m the leading stock growing
section of the west, and which by reason Of
its advantages, IL will always maintain, and
its size and importance continue 10 in
crease; but in the future the farm Of the
valley will supplement the pasture OF the
hills and plains. and the value and useful
ness of both be enhanced. The class Of ami
mails raised ON our mountain ranges are un-
surpassed. Long observation has shown
beyond question that different types of ami
mails are produced by the continued opera
tion of climatic influences. In low lying
countries where the soil IL wet, the atmos-
phere heavy with moisture and the growth
Of vegetation rapid coarse and rank, ami
mails are produced Of large frame with loose,
soft and flabby muscles. poor, fiat feet and
weak lung power On the other hand, the
opposite climatic considerations conduce 10
produce type Of animals exnctly opposite
Ia that described-of cOmpect build, with
fine, clean bones, muscles Of iron, great
lung power and constitutions that Withstand
a., greatest strain; and such will be the
character of animals raised IN Montana.
Already has this been demonstrated upon
the turf, and we have only fairly com
menced tO show mp the quality Of our finely
bred stock.
The assessorH of the different counties in
the territory ARE required by law 10 return
the number of cattle, horses and sheep in
their respective countless but so careessly
has this been done that the statistics nj
hand are NJ best only guide by which to
arrive AT the facts.
The following figures, taken from the
records in The territorial auditors oilicr.
show the number of animals reported 10y
the assessors of the territory for the years
named, which, though far snort of the true
number. show, perhaps, fair basis upon
which to estimate the annual increase in
this branch of industry:
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In connection with this statement, il
must be remembered that property is not
taxed at over dO per cent Of its true value,
and that our mines. which constitute the
largest productive industry and represents
millions of dollars of market value, only
pay tax on their net output and surface
vnlue NJ government price, and the value Of
mills and other improvements erected
thereon.
Taking this into consideration and plac-
ing other property at its true value, the
total wealth of Montana to-day may safely
be placed M the magnificent figure of 40
millions Of dollars-a showing that cannot
be equalled by the same number of
people elsewhere ON the face of the
globe. As hereinafter referred 90.
the territory has no indebtedness whatso-
ever. The aggregated Indebtedness of her
sixteen counties is 81 900, 900, mostly incurred
in the erection of court houses and other
buildings and in constructing roads and
bridges. Only one county in the territory
has ever made default in payment of inter
est on its bonded debt and thnt county il
now numbered among the most prosperous
in the territory, amply able and promptly
meeting all its liabilities and its financial
standing is as good as any county in the
territory.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-11-02
THE BERTH0UD TASC0TT.
The Masquerader In woman's Clothes by
ing of Typhoid Fever.

DENVER, Nov. 1.-The man recently ar
rested at Berthoud. Col, while masquerad-
ing in womau's clothes, and going under
the name of Eva Craig,and who was thought
to be Tascott, the murderer of millionaire
Smell, Of Chicago, came to Colorado from
Colfax, W. Il. lie is now very i'll of typhoid
fever and in the care Of physicians, who
declare the case hopeless. He promises 10
make a confession which will send. some
one 10 the gallows. In his trunk were found
letters from Fayetteville, Indiana, Glovers
VILE and Hooker, New York. and Colfax,
w. T., addressed 10 philo Boland. in care Of
Eva Craig. II IN supposed that Boland WIS
was the name by which he WIS known at
these plnces.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-11-02
STYLISH NECKWEAR.

To our numerous Lady Patrons, we
would say: Our Department OF Cloth
ing for Boys and Children is more
worthy Of their attention than ever.
Complete in every detail, lines numer-
Gus and varied, we feel that we have
outdone all former efforts in the display
we make this year.
The nobby little Jersey Suits are the
admiration Of all that see them, while
the Plush Trimmed Overcoats-si to
l0-have induced purchases from ladies
which had never before failed TO send
east when anything was needed for the
little fellows. Fully 1000 pairs OF odd
pairs for the "little shavers," and Elan
mel Waists from 81 upwards.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-11-02

FoHr CusrER, Nov. l.-[special. Lieut.,
Rivers Of the First cavalry, yesterday trot-
ted his cavalry saddle horse over n broken
country eleven miles against time. The
bet was that he could not make the dis
tance in fifty-fye minutes. He made it in
tifty-ono and quarter, having three and
three-quarters TO sp0re. The time is con-
sidered remarkable by cnvalry officers here.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-11-02

1883 amounted 20 1000 tons, consisting
mainly of supplies for government forts
and Indian agencies. and the outgoing of
wool. hides and furs amounted TO 2,00o,Un
pounds.
There are now three transcontinental
lines of railroads within the territory, all
apparently doing large and profitable
business. Besides these there are numer-
Gus short branches OF feeders reaching out
out to mining camps and agricultural val
leys, all doing large local business and
which add largely TO the tonnage of the
main lines.
Following is complete list OF completed
railroads in the territory up to Dec. 81, 1852,
with their mileage:
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settlement Of Lands.

The records of the several land offices in
the territory show the total number Of acres
Of public lands settled upon in the pnst 6s-
cal year to be 452,42sW acres. This in
cludes mineral lands, 5,lG9 acres, and coal
lands l2,ss9 acres, the balance being prin-
cipally homestead, desert and pre-emprion
entries.
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Total

II in the intention of the several COM
panies to build the above named lines next
year The routes have all been surveyed or
thoroughly explored, and everything ap-
penrs in readiness for active work all along
the line.
No statistics ARE 10 he had. giving exact
value of exports, yet through the railroad
and express companies, cattle and sheep or
ganizations. mining companies reports and
other equally reliable sources, il can be es-
timated very closely and is given M follows
ns very conservative estimate for the past
twelve months:
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have commended themselves 10 my judg-
ment.
POPULATION.
No census of the population Of the terri
tory having been taken since 1870, IL can
only be estimated from such sources of in
formation as are usually relied upon in
such cases. The census of 1870 showed the
population Of the territory to be ~, lSl;
since that year there has been constant
influx of immigration: and while the coun-
ties of Silver Bow, Lewis and Clarke, Deer
Lodge and Missoula show the most pro-
nounced increase, yet every portion of the
terrhtory has perceptibly felt its influence.
Tho total vote of the territory for delegate
TO congress in Nov, 1888, WIS i00li; bas-
ingl an estimate of the total population
upon this vote, and allowing one vote for
every tour inhabitants. would give us To-
tai population Of 10000 To this should be
added the Indian population Of the terri
tory which is estimated Mt 1900, and also
the emigration into the territory for the
year 1889, which is officially given by the
railroad companies at 1920, making total
Of 1896 ON the thirtieth day of June, lSsl
This in my opinion is a very conservative
figure and ! am fully convinced that the
census of ls90 will show population Of
considerably more than 10000 souls.
TAXABLE PROPERTY.
The rapid increase in population brings
with il n proportionate increase in taxable
property.
With tax levy Of only two mills ON the
dollar for territorial purposes, the territory
has been enabled to meet nll its current ex-
penses in cash and 10 maintain a surplus in
the treasury sufficient TO meet all contin-
gencies. The report of the territorial treas
urcr at close of business ON June 90 1859,
showed cash balance in the treasury of
ss,265.67, with not dollar of outstanding
warrants unpaid. The following is a state
ment of the total assessment of the terri
tory for the years named, and gives clear
illustration of the steady and substantial
growth experienced since 1880.
TOTAL AsgrSsNrNT.
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Commerce and Progress of Rsiirosi Enter.
prlses.

No accurnte statistics are obtainable
showing total imports and exports for the
past fiscal year. The official reports Of the
Union Pacific and the Northern Pacific rail
roads for the year 1888 give the tonnage as
follows for that year.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-11-02

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 1.-The Pan-Ameri-
cans arrived this morning. After breakfast
the party was taken by train 30 the works of
a large milling machinery company.
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Number returned
CATTLE
SHEEP
Number m

The decrease in the number of cattle in
1897, was due to the heavy losses incurred
the previous winter. 10y reason of the very
severe weather and short grass. As before
remarked, these figures only serve as guides
in estimating the different classes Of ami
mails.
estimate from the most reliable sources
Obtainablo as followsi
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Total number

Total number
attic ...... .....,,. ...,., boo. 2dlhn
IoTros ...... . 2lOi00
Sheep .... .......... ........ .. o.. ?, 10000
Sheep are increasing more rapidly than
any other branch of the stock interests, and
ARE found very profitable tu those engaged
in the business. The wool product Of 1889
Is conseryntively estimated az l2OOO.O00
pounds and the qualiiy is unsurpassed.
At Fort Benton und Great Falls this season
several large clips were sold on the ground
at twenty-three 10 twenty-fOur cents per
pound just ms II cume from the backs Of the
sheep and this il must he remembered at
point nearly three thousand miles from
market.
Our sheep men are much interested in
the question Of thrift upon foreign wool;
for the long and expensive haul by
railroad to n market. together with the
high tates paid for lnbor and supplies. they
feel that with free wool they could not COM
pete with the prices Of the foreign article
and would of necessity, be driven from the
field of competition.
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Gov Whites Report Showing the
Progress of the Territory for
One Year.
A Plan for Government Aid TO Sc
cure to the State the Benefits
of Irrigation.
The Agricultural, stock and Mineral
wealth Of the Commonwealth--rub-
lie school system.
TERRITORY on MONTANA.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
HELENA, Oct. -, 1850.

SIN. Complying with your request of July
10Th, have the honor 10 submit the follow
ing concerning the progress and condition
of Montana territory during the past iscal
year, together with such suggestions IA
have commended themselves TO my judg-
ment.
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Mining.

The chief source of territoriel wealth is
mining. Montana has been mining terri
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These hgures do not include the local
business. such M the handling of ores. coal
lumber. merchandise, etc.. which in num-
hrr Of tons far exceeds the through busi.
ncs7 to and from eastern points. The 81.
raul, Minneapolis a. Manitoba and The
Montana Central railroads, running from
~. Paul to Butte City were not completed
until late in the year Of ls-s and no report
of the Tonnage over those ronds WAS made,
but several thousands tons were by these
roads transported into The territory and "a
large number Of cattle and horses carried
out which should be added 10 the tonnage
given over the other roads.
The tonnage via the Missouri river in
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TOTAL ASSESSMENT.
San Francisco vindicator. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1884-1???, 1889-02-09

In pretty little nech ~ woods
about mile and nall "aeh from
Point Chautaroua there +, aa oid hul
well-kept farmhouse, iii and ah,'Ut
which ii is said the spirits III Ind an
,hiefs p nd princ4Sees vino one daT ia
habited the shores Of tine lake fairly
reyel. The occupant of iha mouse Is an
old man. still vigorous, despite fhe tact
that three score If Northern winters
have combined to silver bis halr and
bend his back until il is almost Tue
shape IF the horseshoe witch hangs
over his door as a sacred emblem Ut
good luck.
According to the Pttshiirg Phay
Press, however. ii is the 7olnts that
haunt the little farm hose IA he
woods that give 10 Barnel Bowman.
| the owner of the cabin, ilis popularity.
Several years ago. when rpf, 81 fever
was raging in Northern Pennsylvania
and Southern New York. some capita
/ lists were stopping at Point Chaut0u-
/ qua. Barney heard them talking about
/ the prospects Of getting oil IN Chau-
| tauqua County, aud offered 10 show
them where they could strike we'll
/ that would flow lake Of the greasy
/ fluid. He had been sleeping at Ills
home. he said, when the spirit of an
Indian chief came and beckoned him.
He followed out into the open air,over
the fields and through the woods many
miles, TO where there was hill in the
midst of a big field. There was q
stump on the side Of the bill, and under
that stump, far down ia the earth's
crust, the spirit said that there was
water that would burn. The old man
knew that it was oil.
The capitalists were little dubious
about the story at first, hnt, after hold
ing a consultation, said that they would
sink well if the place was shown
them. The old spirituaii-t was much
excited. but he escorted them through
the woods to the scene near the
stump.
A week Orso later the old stump had
disappeared, and in its stead tall
stately derrick looked skyward. Their
the engine came and the drill began tC
work. Down through the sandy sol
and soft rock il wound il, way swiftly
100, 500, 1000 feet; still there was ~
sign of oil, and the pro,pectorS wer'
commencing TO look ut each other III I
sheepsh sort of way and thurman
something about meddlug spirits. 4
1900 feet, however, the indications
changed, and it was very evident tha
a vein of the greasy fluid was near a
hand.
The excitement grew intense. Tn,
ioId Snirjtualist himself could DOT Sleep
San Francisco vindicator. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1884-1???, 1889-02-09

l.nast II WAS nicniC for the
n ma be proceeded to enjoy II,
IN ID enough NJ the stnle stuff 70
u Rin feeI a. though he loved the
! isae uorld.
su;tIf II Ito fnis ffnnTh T=sry time ne
MI scro@ Will biz master. and
4 lH be got to going by himself.
tahe result that he kopi pretty well
N M ali The time. Finally good
yof the two legged tOpers got onto
,6ba!ous habits and iherd often buy
Tor him, Just for the fnu Of seeing
Il gtl outside ut H.
nj could drink quart nnd then wag
hehy tail for more. BY anu Dy the
drip-trongh wasn't enough, SO ne
RFed around until hc struck another,
he had regular route which he
ned with an assIdnity worthy Of the
NJ accomplished roilnfer tie was 3
Hold by this time and confirmed
~ The brother had left town by
time and De dog Nv longer hung
&athe Store. H. was. supposed 20 be
l0me with bis young lady mistress,
he wasn't there as long as the sa-
we're open. He'd generally get in
#Ml 10 O'Clock at night. full as a
~ and the very incarnation Of tipsy
Nly and good nature. When right
- AsWunld fall into . stupor and on