The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-05-04

recent big raise in prices, which are
now being shipped to Montana.
Frank Blair Post, G. A. r.. at its
last meeting decided to observe Decor
alton day. and extended an invitation
to Custer Post OF Sheridan to p%artici-
pate in the ceremonies. The rayages
of time have played sad havoc in the
ranks of the veterans and the local
lodge has but few members-more in
fact in the Silent City on the hill than
on its rolls-and the citizens of Virgin
ia will undoubtedly assist them in the
beautiful ceremonies of Decoration
day.
Probably the last important social
event OF the season will be the annual
ball of Company D.. NJ. n. G.. which
will occurr next Monday evenlng The
members have made elaborate prepara-
lions for this event and it will I'M
doubtedly be a most pleasurable affair.
as all their hops in the past have been.
Aside from this it is given for sweet
charity's sake, the proceeds to go to
John Robbins. the unfortunate miner
who had both legs broken in the Pac-
tic mine a short time ago. 1t will un-
%doubtedly be very generally attended.
The MADISONIAN was printed and
on the streets last Friday afternoon
with a complete write up of the pre-
ceedines of the Odd Fellows celebra-
ton, a few minutes after the adlOurn-
ment of the meeting at the coul /
house. The report was very complete,
containing synopsis Of the speeches
made, a history Of the order, an en-
craving Of the foundsr-in fact, every
thing up to 4 p. M, and the paper was
being distributed at 4:O5. Tae lodge
took Official cOgnizance of the effort by
a vote of thanks to the MAD1soNIAN,
which we appreciate.
Wednesday evenings meeting of the
literary society was very enjoyable.
The debate on "Resolved. that the
Literary should adjourn until Nov. l."
was interesting, the Affirmative being
argued by Miss D. L. Herndon and
James Powell, the negative by Rev.
M~ountjoy and Miss Nellie Cole. The
judges, Mrs. Morse, Miss Jennett Day.
is and John DeJarnet decided in favor
of the negative speakers. The review
OF Hawthorne's works by Mrs. Herndon
and the sketch of the authors life by
Mrs. Morse were listened to attentive
ly. Prof. Tom Lowman distinguished
himself in his first issue of 1.-THE Cos
sip" At the business session the Soc
iety decided not to hold any more
meetings until next fall.
State Senator Metzel OF Madison
county, who is prominent stockman,
has been sizing up the cattle situation
and expresses himself confident OF a re-
%markably profitable year to Montana
cattlemen. Mr.. Metzel tells of a bunch
OF cattle that changed hands in Beaver
head county a few days ago at an aver
age price Of 1928 a head. an advance of
SO & head ver last year at this time.
In April year ago Sl3 was considered
a good price for range cattle. He says
he would not be surprised if butchers
stock cattle would reach $50 and so
per head. He also predicts that hogs
will by next year be as scarce as cattle
are this year, and that meat will be a
luxury in many homes.-StandarG. !.
"Borderland." a thrilling ronatic
drama, will be produced by home tai
ent Friday evening, May 10. Rehear-
sails, which are of nightly occurrence
have been held for the past 10 days,
and the participants among whom are
some of our best amateurs, are attain
ing a high degree OF excellence. The
entertainment will be given for the
benefit of Revs. G.. e. Morris and Will
sy Mountjoy. The dramatis PERSONA
is as follows:
Joe Dempsey, alias Baron Hereford,
alias Old Ben. Matt Nelson
Hon. Patrick McFaddle, a New York
pOlltlclan. Powell
Mr.. Lester, a banker, Geo. Leinen-
webber.
Cyrus, his servant. ....,......E Ed Davis
Kidder, Dempsey's pal w. A. Steven
Charlie, a young tenor J son
Wilson.
Polly, her sister, Fannie Nc
Winono on Indian ripl Ccoooor