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The Helena independent., 1890-12-29
A JUST LAW FOR ALL,

It appears that THE INDEPENDENT s
recent suggestion that wa should have
in this state law similar to the Wright
construed by certain per-serviceable
republican organs into covert attack
on Mr.. Carter's bin to cede desert lands
to the state. Nothing was further from
our thought. Such law as that pro-
posed would not interfere in any way
with state, national or individual own
ership Of land. The Wright law deals
with water privileges only. Our es-
teemed contemporary, the Benton River
Press, thus clearly states it's scope and
limitations: ut simply provides that ir-
rigation districts may be formed
wherever needed under the provisions
OF the law; trustees will be elected and
the business of the district conducted
in much the same manner as school dis
t-icts are managed, the district govern
ment simply having control of the canals,
reservoirs and other property necessary
to irrigation, just the same as school
trustees have control of school property.
An irrigation district will be munich
pality, like city or county government,
created by law for the benefit, and un-
der the control, Of citizens living within
the district for certain stated purposes
So it will be readily seen that one may
favor the Wright law, and yet not be
opposed to the state having control of
the arid lands and all other lands it can
get possession Of from the general gov
ernment. The ownership of the lands
should rest with the residents OF the
water districts, and whether they Sc
cure the lands from the general govern
ment or from the state it makes no ma
terial difference to them SO they get it
The water rights, canals, reservoirs, etc.
should belong to the district govern
ment:. which is in the hands Of the peo-
pie themselves, and the water supply
should be SO distributed as to do the
greatest good to the greatest number
It our legislature gets together this
winter it cannot do any one thing that
will bring SO great and lasting prosperi
ty to the state as the enactment of a
broad and just irrigation law. Let the
general government be as generous OF
as niggardly as it chooses, let the state
secure the cession of desert lands or not
it is OF far greater Importance that the
cultivators of the soil in our farming
communities should be able to control
the reservation and distribution OF the
water supply. The corporations now
engaged in constructing systems of rri
eating canals are doing a work in devel
oping and building up the state which
deserves all praise and encouragement
but there is such thing as carrying
this sort OF enterprise too far, until
finally, the corporations have all tn,
water and the people none. We want
law that will be fair for all.
The Helena independent., 1890-12-29
WHERE CRIME FLOURISHES.

A Tough County in New Mexico that
Holds Murder Light Ohense.
DENVER, Dec. 28.-Colfax county, New
Mexico, the present residence of ex-senator
Dorsey. has for years been considered the
toughest and most disreputable county in
the territory. The county is mountainous
and ID great rendezvous for outlaws and
would-be bad men from Colorado, Texas,
the Indian Nation and the southern coun-
ties OF the territory, who are allowed to
commit all manner of depredations without
molestation. Many of tho county as we'll
as the territorial officers there wink
at these crimes for the pur-
pose of securing political favors, cash or
through fear. Men who were displeasing
to the lawless gang have been lynohed or
mysteriously made away with, and. though
the case was plain one. the honorless and
soulless officials made no attempt to bring
the murde rers to Justice. Men who were
disliked by this mob, have been confined in
the Springer Jail on trumped-up charges,
and then, on order from the officers, turned
out of the jail at midnight, to be met at
the door by the outlaws. who hammered
the poor fellows brains out with sticks of
wood.
Mexicans were found dead few days ago
near the Van Bremen lakes. Their throats
were cut and beside them lay their rifles.
They had not been robbed. for money was
found in the pockets of each. Then came
another. Old Julio Martinez was called to
his door at night and shot down by parties
ON the outside. Deputy Sheriff g. W. Cook
is under arrest for this killing and says he
had warrant for Martinez's arrest. issued
by a Catskill justice, and shot him while he
was resisting service of the same.
Another mystery exists in the disappear
ance some six weeks ago of J. p. Jones. q
respected old man, residing on Vermiie
creek; and still another tragedy has oc
| Cured in the death of Mrs. Stockbridge
near Springer, who was dead and buriec
| seventeen days without the intelligenc,
having been communicated to any one saw,
her SON, John Stockbridge, and his wife
An examination revealed the fact that sh,
had been beaten and strangled to death b,
her son John, and IN default of $5,00O bal
he has been sent to jail. AT his prelitainar,
hearing he attempted to explain that he has
done everything as directed by God; that h
had not worked for Ave years because Go,
had told him to use his efforts in anothe
direction: that he was trying to get the eyi
spirits ont of his mother and all his chas
tisements were done for her good.
The Helena independent., 1890-12-29

The democrat who would begrudge
the republicans their rejoicing over the
election Of mayor Of the Walkerville
camp would be very mean fellow in
deed. Give the poor things that one
little joy. 1t is all they hsye on tho
wide earth.
The Helena independent., 1890-12-29
HELENA, MONT, DEC. %, 1890.

"Mcntanians abroad will always find THE
DAILY INDEPENDENT on file at their favorite
hotels: Fifth Avenue and Metropolitan, New
York; Grand Pacific, Chicago; West, Minneapo-
6E Baldwin and Palace, San Francisco ST.
Nicholas and McDermott, Butte; Leland. Hotsl
Springfield. III.
The Helena independent., 1890-12-29
business Of the Banks,

BosroS, Dec. as.-Tthe clearinRs of the
banks of the United States for the week
past we're 3S57. Sc. .273, a decrease of ll.9
per cent col ipared with the corresponding
week Of las year.
The Helena independent., 1890-12-29

Chief Clerk d. q. Becker. of The Helena,
returned home yesterday after an enjoya-
BILE vacation Of two weeks in st. Paul and
Minneapolis. During his stay in the twin
cities Mr. Becker's kohinoor diamond was
placed on exhibition and attracted wide at
tention. Col. West, of the West hotel, Of
fered $4,000 for the. stone, but was unable
to get it, and fortunately Montana will con-
tinue to be the home of the famous gem.
In discussing the recent wind storm Mr..
Becker said: II presume you know very
little about it here. You should have seen
the effects in eastern Montana. At one
place on the Northern Pacific the wind
picked up section of steel rails on a
switch. These rails were carried high in
the air, where the mass remained stationary
for at least five minutes. Then the air cur
rents twisted them into every conceivable
shape. Finally two huge boulders were car
ried side by side in the air. They struck
the rails with such force that they were
united together, the rails being driven into
the boulders and clinohed on the opposite
sides. It was simply wonderful"
The Helena independent., 1890-12-29

The Bee II, . has heea cos,peilesl to add tive
new clerks u their corps TO af.end (, the wants
OF their customers. The r. sa 10 so great.
The Helena independent., 1890-12-29

Don't ia to go and buy that x,reesnt for vs,r
vie Mhioh she has ben admA,ing for e.sera|
days at 4. y jscas min & Co., and she vents Il
to0-as Chxi taas psseas.
The Helena independent., 1890-12-29
SIDE GOSSIP.

A certain young business man of Billings
found the other day that even modern tra-
vel has its embarrassments. He does not
often enjoy the Injuries Of Pullman car,
and had not been on train for four years
until day or so before Christmas. The
west bound train leaves Billings at the
rather uncomfortable hour of three a. m.
The young man was to escort two ladies' to
Helena on that train, and consequently re-
tired at an early hour with instructions to
be called in time. After lying awake nearly
half OF the night in order to be up at the
right hour he fell asleep, The train arrived
on time and the ladies we're at the depot.
After looking about in vain for their escort,
they sent messenger to get him out OF bed.
Finally as the train was starting out a
foam,nR horse drawing light carriage
dashed down in front of the depot, and an
apparition in white jumped for the first
car. It was the young man. though no one
could swenr to his identity. His appear
ance caused some surprise, for he carried
his wardrobe, including his shoes, in his
arms. He had even forgotten his hat. So
light was his attire that the conductor
thought one of the ghost dancers had ap-
peared. The young man walked through
the car while the ladies looked out
Of the window until he found a state
room when his toilet was completed. But
his troubles did not end here. Thinking
that the baggageman had nothing to do but
look after his trunk he neglected to secure
a check. The trunk went to Butte while
the young man went to Helena. After sev-
eral days it reappsared by the way Of Gar
rison. The delay was particularly embar-
RAISING because the box contained the own
er's new sombrero and nickel plated spurs,
and without these he could hardly be ex-
pected to hold his own with the holiday
dudes. His valuable experience suggested
the necessity of hiring guardian for the
next trip and he has written . want lad" to
this paper.
The officers and soldiers of the various
army posts in Montana enjoy life, though
they often are obliged to rely on their own
resources. Christmas day was Of course
celebrated, and among the conspicuous
features was royal good dinner. At Fort
Custer the officers and men Of company D,
Twenty fifth United States infantry, gath
eEtU AFOuuu Uu3 tehtHl OOdEu hIO ouJOytO
the good things of the following excellent
menu:
SOUP. .=
Oyster. Saddle Rock"
ENTRFE.
Sugar Cured Ham, Armour's.
ROAST.
Turkey, Dressed a Ia Mode. Pork Little Horn
Michigan Apple Sauce Cranberry Sauce.
Eel Cur ant Jelly. Blackberry jam.
Drop Gravy, a Ia "Old Armee."
tttr t4 - VEGETABLES
Potatoes, Peach Blew. Mashed.
Tomatoes, New jersey. Stewed.
sugar Corn Massachusetts, Stewed.
ss Celery, Golden Crisp, Company Garden
Mixed Pickles. Cold Slaw. Tomatoes.
Cucumbers. Beets.
PASTRY.
Mince Pie, New England. Apple, Ben Davis.
Peach, California. Cider, New York.
Suet Pudding with aisins. Lot don Layer. Con-
tinental Sauce.
DESSERT.
Ice Cream, Lemon. Assorted Cakes.
| N. Y. Peaches, Custer Ranch Cream. Cheese.
Assorted Crackers Mixed Nuts. Fruit
| French Candies. Coffee. Tea.
! Cigars.
The Helena independent., 1890-12-29

A feast for the eye and ear. Principally or
ganized in Europe under the direction Of Mr.
George W. Ledercr. Totally eclipsing al for
mer efforts.
America 4 Fayorite Comedienne, Flora Moore,
"Runter Cling McGinty.
The famous Glinssretti Troupe, five in
number) of royal acrobats, from the Hippodrome
Paris.
The premier exponent OF vocal illusions.
Harry X ennedy. Copied by all. Equalled by
none.
Mocama Et Taiero, transformation equilib-
rists from the Winter Gardens, Eerlin. The only
act in the world of it's kind.
The famous musical grotesques. A1exandroff
Bros, Amer can debut from Winter Gardens,
Berlin.
The favorite. comedian, Gus Bruno, in a
monologue performance.
Josephine Henley, English vocalist and
danseuse-from Empire Theatre, London.
The popular artists, Guyer ana Goodwin. as
tho Two Kids"
Les Trois Washington. grotesqne musical
eccentriques-from NoveAu Cirque, Paris.
Reserved seats on sale Saturday morning at
Pope d O'Connor's drug store. PIices-Sl and
o. Curtain riees at sharp.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-08-14
nEnRTnAnR HAIR

Whereas, default has been made In the payment
of the money secured BY mortgage dated the
18th dsy of January, a % y; lsss e5scgted BY
lev. OF the county OF New York and state of New
York and which mortgage was recorded IN the
# rsgsteE q deeds q tne county g Law
the oath day of january, 1889, at o'clock p M,
and whereas, no action or proceedings at law or
otherwise have been instituted to recover the
debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof
Whereas, 1t was stipulated in said mortgage
that il default would be made in the payment OF
any portion of the principal or interest prompt
" at the time the same should become due or if
default be made in the payment of the taxes as
sessed or to be assessed on said premises. before
the sam becomes delinquent, then the whole
sum both principal and interest, at once became
due:
| Whereas, default has been made in. the pay
ment of the taxes assessed on said real property
as agreed by the said mortgagor in said mort
gage; and whereas, the whole amount OF princi-
pal and interest has become due by reason OF such
due upon said mortgage. at the date OF this notice
lis the sum of five hundred and ninety nine dol
lars and forty mine cents and ten dollars
Now, therefore notice 10 hereby given that by
virtue of the power of sale contained in said
mortgage, and duly recorded as aforesaid, and II
| pursuance Of the statutes In such case made ane
| provided, the said mortgage will be forecloeec
| by sale of the mortgaged premises therein de
scribed, at public auction at the front door o.
the court house in the city OF Sturgis and count,
of Meade and state of South Dakota, on the 1911
day Of September, 1890, at 10 o'clock in the fore
noon of that day. The mortgaged premises arr
4 situated in the county of Meade in the state O
| South Dakota, and are described as follows. to
wit:
The northwest quarter [nwA of section thir
ty-four I34l in township seven north, OF rang
seven f71 east, of the Black Hills Meridian. con
/ tanning one hundred and sixty l160l acres, NOR
or less according to the government furve!
| thereof.
i Dated at Sturgis, s. D., this 9th day of August
| A. ID. 1890. w. Il. u. SOUIER.
| CHAS. G. POLK, Sheriff Meade Co., 8. D.
Attorney for Mortgage. S-7-7
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-08-14
i prince AMONG Hotel Keepers.

Don 81. Porter, proprietor Of the MIN
nekahta hotel, the most conveniently ar
ranged public hcstelry at Hot Springs
South Dakota, is q gentleman possessed
OF every necessary attribute required for
q successful landlord. Mr.. Porter was
q former resident Of this city. His faith
or, Hon. Samuel Porter, came here In
1879 from Rochelle, Illinois, but subse-
.quently returned on account of Mrs. Por-
ter's ill.health. Don H. became inter-
ssted III the mercantile profession and
during his travels in the west was in
duced to lease the leading hotel at Rapid
City, where he presided for years and
until the lease expired a few months ago,
when an opportunity was offered to So
cure the commodious Minnekahta. Mr..
Porter accepted, and leased the property
for five years. Hot Springs is fortunate
enough in the possession OF the most
popular landlord in the west, and the
Minnekahta will have to be extended in
order to accommodate the crowds, which
visit that now becoming famous health
resort. All visitors manifest determi-
nation to enjoy all comforts first-class
house supplies and none can excel the
Minnekahta with Don I'll. Porter in com.
mand-Lincoln News.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-08-14
MORTGAGE SALE.

Whereas default has been made in the payment
OF part or the money secured by q mortgage
dated the S0th day of March, A. ID. 1889. executed
the county of Lawrence and territory of Dakota,
to Patrick Foley of the county af New York, and
state of New York and which mortgage was re-
corded in the Office Ct register Ct deeds OF the
page 287, on the 18th day of April, 1889, at SA5
o'clock p. M, and whereas. no action or proceed
ings at law or otherwise have been instituted to
recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any
part thereof Whereas. it was stipulated in said
mortgage that if default would be made in the
payment of any portion of the principal or inter-
est promptly at the time the same should become
due, then the whole sum, both principal and in
terest. at once became dCe. Whereas, the whole
amount of the principal and interest has become
due by reason of such default; and whereas. the
amount claimed to be due upon said mortgage,
at the date of this notice, is the sum of seven
hundred and ffty-three dollars and fifty cents,
and ten dollars attorneys fees as provided by
law.
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given that by
virtue of the power of sale contained in said
mortgage, and duly recorded as aforesaid and in
pursuance of the statutes in such case made and
by a sale of the mortgaged premises therein de-
scribed, at public auction at the front door OF
the court house in the city of Sturgis and county
of Meade and state OF South Dakota, on the 18th
day of September, 1885, at ten o'clock in the FORE
noon of that day. The mOrtgaged premises are
situated in the county Of Meade in the state OF
South Dakota, and are described as follows, to-
wit:
The southeast quarter sea of the northeast
quarter (neA), the east half (eh) of the south.
east quarter (seA) and the southwest quarter
[swA1 of the south least quarter [seA of section
range eight Isl east, of the Black Hills Meridian
Dated at Sturgis, South Dakota, this 9th day OF
August, A. ID. 1880.
CHAS. C. POLK, Sheriff Meade Co., 8. ID.
Attorney for MORTGAGE. ST.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-08-14
A safe Investment

Is one which is guaranteed to bring
you satisfactory results, or in case Of
failure return Of purchase price. On
this safe plan you can buy from our adj
vertised druggist a bottle OF DR.. Kings
new discovery for consumption. II is
guaranteed to bring relief in every case,
when used for any affection OF throat,
lungs and chest, such as consumption,
inflammation Of lungs, bronchitis, astha-
ma, whooping cough, Group, etc, etc.
It is pleasant and agreeable to taste,
perfectly safe, and can always be de-
pended upon. Trial bottles free at
Mueller's, the druggist optician.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-08-14

the beef, but it seems strange q person
would lay himself liable Of going to the
pen for such small consideration. IL
10 hoped the guilty party may be
brought to justice.
Watermelonsl Watermelons at Fishel's
a discharged soldier attempted to
jump the town yesterday without paying
his original package bill, but failed. He
paid $43 for his fun, while the account
was only $40.
The Whitewood Plaindealer is author
ity for saying that upon the completion
Of the Minnesota line the iron will be
laid on the Deadwood extension to the
tunnel, before the crew returns to finish
the Hot Springs branch.
Young Bemns, the lad in Jail last
spring on the charge of stealing q horse
but acquitted by the grand jury, stole q
horse from Peter Lorain about two weeks
ago and made good his escape up to the
present time, although Sheriff Souter has
given the matter much attention. That
boy will yet be led tower the range
with lar1at.
It is not safe to buy land without a
correct abstract OF title. Many of our
citizens have paid dearly for deed only
to find out subsequently that they had
no title whatever. Do not buy foot OF
ground without an abstract of title. Get
your abstract of Judge Polk. He has
just prepared at large expense set OF
abstracts of lands in Meade county.
The Black Hills chautauqua convenes
today at Hot Springs and will continue
in session two weeks. It promises to be
"the rarest literary and musical treat of.
fered this year between the Mississippi
and the Rocky mountains" The Springs
people have built large pavilion and
fixed up the grounds in convenient and
attractive manner, and made ample prep
arations to accommodate big crowd.
Tickets for the round trip at one and
third fare are on sale at all stations
on the f., e. G M. V. road. If you dc
not wish to attend the chautauqua, il
will pay you to take advantage of the
reduced rates for the purpose of getting
your annual bath.
Wind, lightning, thunder and rain Wis
tied the Northern Hills Monday after
noon, resulting in much good in som'
localities and some damage in others
Jack Hartman and Ed. Gantz being tn
principal sufferers. They were movins
their threshing outfit and were overtake1
by the storm near DIR. Wilson's ranch
Hartman had four horses hitched to tn
separator and was holding the leader
by the brides when a bolt of lightning
descended, knocking him and all tn
horses to the ground. Hartman sool
recovered from the blow, and found tina
the nigh leader and of wheeler wer
killed but the other two horses were un
hurt. The machine was not damaged
and what surprises Jack is that he wa
not killed. One of the horses belongs
to Mr.. Hartman and the other to MI
Gantz.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-08-14
sUMMoNs.

VIM. GARDNER AND CHAs. w. Brown, AIT'Ys.
State of South Dakota, County of Pennington,-
In the circuit court, Seventh Judicial Circuit.
Thomas Sweeney, Plaintiff,
vs.
John Robbins, Defendant.
The state of South Dakota to the above named
defendant.
You are hereby summoned and required to
answer the complaint of tie plaintiff in the
above entitled action, which is filed in the office
of the clerk of the Seventh Judicial Circuit
Court of South Dakota. in and for Pennington
county and serve copy of your answer to the
said complaint on the subscribers at their
office, in the city of Rapid City in said county
and State within thirty days after the ser
vice OF this summons upon YOU, exclusive OF the
day of service. and il you fail to answer the
said complaint within the time aforesaid, the
plaintiff in this action will take Judgment
against you for two hundred and ffty-four and
seventeen one hundredths dollars with interest
thereon at 18 per cent per annum from January
9Th, 1890, together with the costs and disburse-
ments of this action.
Dated July 81. 1890.
VIM. GARDNER AND CHAS. w. BROWN.
Plaintiffs Atty's, Rapid City. South Dakota
To JOHN ROBBINS, THE ABOVE NAMED DEFEND
EMIT:
Take notice that the complaint in this action
was filed in the Office of the clerk of the Seventh
Judicial Circuit Court of South Dakota. in and
for Pennington County, at Rapid City on the
| 18th day of june A. ID. 1890.
Dated at Rapid City, South Dakota, July 81, 1880
VIM. GARDNER AND GHAS. w. BROWN,
8-7-7 Plaintiffs Attorneys.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-08-14
TIE FIGURE 49,"

The figure in our dates will make a long stay
No man or woman now living will ever date ..
document without using the figure 0. Il stands
in the third place in $780, where it will remain ter
years and then move up to second place In 1909
where twill rest for one hundred years.
There is another 20" which has also come 10 stsy.
1t is unlike the figure in dates in the respect
that it has already moved up to first place. where
I win permanently remain. 1t is called the sNo.
y High Arm Wheeler s. Wilson Sewing Machine
The mo. g. was endorsed for first place by the
experts of Europe at the Paris Exposition OF 1859
where after a severe contest with the leading ma
chimes of the world, it was awarded the only
Grand Prize given to family sewing machines. all
Others on exhibit having received lower awards
OF gold medals, etc. The French Government
also recognized its superiority by OF
Mr.. Nathaniel Wheeler, President of the compan,
with the Cross OF the Legion of Honor.
The "No. 0" is not an old machine improse.
upon, but As an entirely new machine, and tho
Grand Prize at Paris was awarded 1t as the grcr5
est advance in sewing machine mechanism OF the
age. Those who buy it can rest assured. there
fore. OF having the very latest and best.