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The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-07-20

there IN rlll uniform or IN canon1cals
The khedive himself O. his representa-
tive, the Sheikh al Islam, the highest
dignitary Of the Mohammedan faith;
the Sheikh ell Bekri, the Sheikh ell Sadat,
all the learned scribes Of the great uni
versity of the Azhar, the cabinet minis
tiers and under secretaries, the sirder Of
the army and his staff, the judges and
the fnaDciers.
The Egyptian troops are turned out.
salutes are fired. and about s o'clock in
the warm summer night the classes all
assemble under the gayiy Lighted tents
the masses crowd round the frames for
the fireworks, the street is lined with
harem carriages full of closely yelled
figures, though it is not much that they
can see from their brongha1ns. Out in
the river just opposite the canals mouth
is moored an old hulk Of a certain sea-
going outline, which has been towed up
from Bulak during the day and is an
emblem Of the time when the great re-
public Of Venice sent All envoy to wit
ness the ceremony. This boat is full Of
lamps, and fireworks too. AS the night
deepens the excitement increases. The
populace on the bridge and opposite
bank are shouting, yelling and dancing
wildly round the fireworks.
On the other side are the gay uniforms
and lighted tents, from which we can
look over the wall down Oh the dark Wa
ter, where you see brown figures plung-
ing in and, waist deep, digging with
their hoes at the embankment that
blocks the canals mouth. Long before
midnight the fireworks have gone out
and left the splendid stars to themselves !;
the grandees have all gene to bed, but
the people keep up the revelry, and in
the morning, by 7:30, every one has
come back. Then but little Of the bank
is left uncut, and a few more strokes Of
the big hoes will do it, and the brown
skins and brown water reflect the bright
sunlight from above. Then the Sheik hui
Islam solemnly thanks the Almighty,
/ Allah the all powerful, the all merciful.
HI. implores his blessing OF the flood,
and at a signal the bank is cut, the wa
ters rush in, and with them a crowd Of
swimmers. A bag of silver piasters is
scattered among them, and the ceremony
is at an end.-Nature.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-07-20

either for his own or the public use. for
and with the understanding that he
will aid. exempt. or otherwise assist
any person from arrest Dr. conviction
for a violation Of section 800 of the
penal code. or who shall issue. deliver.
Or cause to be given " delivered. to
any person or persons. any license, per-
nit, or other privilege. giving or pre-
tending to give. any authority or right
to any person or persons to carry on.
conduct, open OF cause to be opened.
any game OF games which are forbid
den by section 300. of said code, and
any such officers who shall vote for the
passage of any ordinance or bylaw
giving. granting. or pretending to give
or grant, to any person OF person, any
authority OF privilege to open, or
carry on, conduct any game or games
prohibited by section 800 of the penal
code. is guilty of felony
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-07-20

ed to 90. When about so yards from
shore. the boat went down. and the
boys had to swim for their lives.
Peterson told Tuseman he might as
we'll drown where he was, as he would
surely put him back if he made the
shore, but Pink agreed to get the wag-
on out. so Peterson concluded to let
him live.
Everyone is preparing to commence
haying. The hay crop seems to be
short this season. but if it turns warmer
hay will grow some yet.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. +. Blake, Jack and
Lester Shambow. Fred Hanson and
George Dingler all went to Lake Idaho
for the Fourth.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM, Fitch camped lat
the head of Long Creek last week and
put in two bridges.
The coal mine at the head of Long
! Creek, is being worked and is tunneled
in forty feet.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Shambew have a
little stranger at their house. Came
the sixth OF June and bears the name
of William Arthur. SUMMlI.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-07-20
FROM MEADOW CREEK.
A Cave Party-A Lecture-SchOOl Clos
ed-Kichter the Rider

MEADOW CREEK. July l7.-[Special
Correspondence. MIR. and Mrs. VIM.
Henry are visiting friends in the val
ley. They declare themselves to be
we'll pleased with their e home and
surroundings on the Yellowstone.
Mrs. c. NJ. Pinekney will give a par
ty Friday evening in honor of the
guests of her son. Clyde.
4 number from here visited the cave
on Shell Creek. Sunday. Another
party will go over next Sunday.
Dr.. J. \. Gibson lectured Monday
night at the hall.
Quarterly meeting will be held next
Saturday evening and Sunday. Rev.
Morse of Virginia City and Presiding
Elder Bennett will be present.
c. J. Richter now rides (?) a brand
new bike. 1t is a Kenwood and a
daisy.
Prof. Fred Gibson will close his
second successful term of school here
Friday.
County Superintendent ID. L. Hern-
don. accompanied by her sister spent a
few DAYS of last week at Meadow Creek
visiting the school Friday.
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THG LEiTERVtLLE LIBRARY.
1t is Organized. differed, Equipped
and has members Galore.

LEITERvILLE. July 17.-[Special Cor
respondence. l-Residents of this place
are taking great interest in the library
recently organized here. The first
naper received was the Butte Inter-
Mountain. Other papers being receiv-
ed regularly are: San Francisco Daily
Examiner, North American Review,
Anaconda Daily Standard, Omaha Bee.
Chicago Daily Inter Ocean, New York
Sunday World. Denver Daily Times.
st. Louis Globe Democrat, Judge.
Puck. Scandinavian Chicago. Madison
ian. salt Lake Tribune.
The officers Of the library T. as
follows: President. Geo. n. Giles:
vice-presiGent, james Corell: secretary
James ". Letter: treasurer and librar-
ian. Frank Nelson.
Members of the society T. as fol-
lows: Geo. Giles. Chas. Fuller, John
Mcclure, James Corell. Sank Thomas,
George Swartz, Andy Lindfors. John
Nohnstrom. Theo Olson. Geo Warner.
Henry KleiEsmidt, John Stoltz. d. Fl.
/ Ross. Phil Hoffman. Chris Spaude." I.
Irenson. Pete Nored. John Ellingston.
Pete Clifford. r. $. Edwards. Geo,
Boped. Gus Peterson. VIM. Reeves.
Pat Mcclellan. Chas. Colgan, Ole
Pearson. d. Mcdonald. Joe Anders,
Mat Hayes. Dan McPhail. Tim Lynch,
f. J Shields, H. Riley, John Sennett.
A. Dennis. John Dunbar. Geo. N. Tay'
lOr. Adam b~erggarman, Hugh Coyle
Ike James. Hugh O'Donnel. Pat Driver
Mike k~erri@an, John Berdsley. Dar
Mcleod. \. =. McCleary. Chas. Boyle
VIM. Benham. L. Bender. Henry Pow
el. Ed Edghill, Robt. Russell. n. Nc
Leod. Eugene Sullivan. Ellis Nedding
John Olsen. Frank Nelson, J. w
Letter.
Every man. working ten days in thu
mine is eligible to membership. tn
dues being % cents per month. 1t i
an institution which promises to do tn,
men much good.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-07-20
lAURIN HAPPENINGS.
A Visit from the state Vcterinary-
Personalities

LArRIN. July l7.-LSpecial Core
spondencel-The farmers in this vicin-
ity are getting their mowers in trim
for nay season now at hand. DR.. Ans
den. of the Brook-NooE farm. informs
US that he has finished the first cut
ting OF alfalfa. He believes in the
early cutting OF this specia o. grass.
The state veterinary. Mr.. Williams
stopped over n night in our village
on his way to the Upper Ruby. Mr..
Williams is 4 very pleasant and agree
able gentleman to meet and the care
full. thorough pains taking way in
which he discharges his work in the
interest OF our stock growers and the
state at large from Diseased animals.
demonstrates 10 Us that he is the right
man for the Office. He informs your
correspondent hat the Diseases COM
mon to our domestic animals through
out the United States are particularly
light in this state.
Augustus Smith and Chas. Ryan
came down FROM California gulch Sun
day 10 get necessary supplies for their
mining camp.
Joe Bophy, proprietor of the Iaurin
hoteI. made a trip to Whitehall to pro
cuae material ior the renovation OF
mis- house. II yo2 want a square meal.
stop at Joe's.
SCradling and Mcdonald. the CON
tractors for the erection of Wilcomt
Brothers new store. are very skillful
and @ast workmen. The only objection
that we have t o their work is. they
make too much noise 50 very early it
the morning that il disturbs our peace.
full sluElbers. The strange feature o
it all IT, Joe Bophy declares that they
DO not Interfere with his morning nap
BY this saturday they will have the
Sew store ready to move into.
The many friends Of Alfred Kyle re
gret very much to learn OF his misfor
tune in the loss OF the sight from ont
of his eyes, G. O. \. TRIBUTE.
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Wanted In the Sanctuary.

The sexton, IA short, bony individual,
tiptoed to the church door and looked anx.
iously up and down the street. There
was no one in sight, except an innocent,
harmless, ragged tramp. The sexton lookes
at him a moment and hesitated. Finally
he went forward doubtfully and touched
Weary Walker on the shoulder.
II beg your pardon" he said timidly,
"but would you mind coming inside for {
few minutes? The minister wants to say
My dear brethren, and there's only ms
in the church. boston Budget.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-07-20
OVER THE COUNTY
PROPERTY VALUED AT ST.
500 DESTROYED.
VIM Ennis Barn. Several Small
Buildings. About sixty Tons of Hay
Cousume ed 80 Lnurin happenings
Other SOunIy Intelligence.

ENNIS, July l6.-[Special Correspon-
SenceHFire at Ennis this afternoon
DESTROYED property 10 the extent OF
about s.. 800. including Il large frame
barn. harness. machinery. several out
buildings. and about 90 tons af hay be-
longing to VIVA. Ennis. and a horse
owned by John Trout. The tire was
discovered about l:I5, shortly after the
men had zone into the fields to work.
and had made such Roadway that the
fighters could DO nothing out prevent
its spread. Twice the hotel and resi-
dence of Mir. Ennis caught ire but
the flames were put out before much
damage was done.
Will Ennis was burned slightly on
both feet. No one else was injured.
No insurance was carried OF any Of the
buildings.
This fine weather maketh the farmer
rejoice and the merry mum Of the now
er is heard in all directions. The hay
crop is not 80 GOOD as usual but still
the crop i fair.
Mrs. Woodwork and her son are eN-
pected to arrive this week. They will
be the guests OF Mrs. Saunders.
Miss MeAtee. who arrived this week
from Missouri, i visiting with her
uncle. MI. McAtee Of this valley,
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-07-20
~CE
Travel Very Advertisements of
Prominent People.

NAGDELEN. July l5.-[Special Cor
reSnnndence. 1.-The frosts OF the past
few nights have killed the gardens in
this man country.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shambow and w. n.
Culves and wife returned from Virgin
ia on the eth instant. They report Il
very enjoyable time there on the 4th
and 51h. Mrs. Culves and Mrs. Sham
bow made yearly proof OF their pres
ent claims.
Roht. Burns and H. I. Winslow
each made homestead entries last week.
The land will o @ all be taken in this
part of the county.
sam Bumsick has opened his grocery
store at Monida and is doing a GOOD
business. It is Il great help tothe Val
ley people.
Win Metzel says the frost did not
hurt his garden at all-the squirrels
got there first.
Fred Peterson and the Misses Annie,
Lizzie and Ethel Peterson of Ruby
Valley spent the Fourth at VIII Met
eel and Bob Boatman's camp. They
all went to Elk Lake fishing and boa
riding. and had a very pleasant time
until Pink Tuseman undertook to Civ,
the boys lessons in boating. The,
would no. allow the ladies to go with
him on his trial trip. but Claud Pow
crs and Ralph Peterson at last ventur
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-07-20
FLOOD OF THE NILE.
THE GREATEST EVENT OF ALL THE
YEAR AT CAIRO.

Impressive Ceremonies at the Cutting of
the Bank to Allow the Water to Flow
Into the Cana1-The Ancient Nilometer
on the Island of Roda.
The tourist who only comes to Egypt to
shun winter and foul weather. knows
nothing OF the majestic glories Of the
Nile food. The ancient Nilometer at
the south end of the island Of Roda, just
above Cairo, is Of the most interest
ing sights Of the place. The water en-
tiers from the river by a culvert into a
we'll about IS feet square, with a gradu-
ated stone pillar in the ceuter. On each
side of the we'll is a recess about 6 feet
wide and 8 feet deep, surmounted by a
pointed arch, owe which is carved i'll
relief a Kufc inscription, and a similar
inscription is carried all around the
we'll, consisting of verses Of the Koran.
A staircase goes down the well, from
the steps Of which the initiated may
read the height of the water on the pill
lar, but they are few in number, and the
hereditary sheikh of the Nilometer,
whose duty it is to keep the record, is
a person of some importance. The Nil
ometer dates from A. d. SOL, and l be-
lieve in the archives of Cairo may be
found the daily record for l 1000 years.
l need hardly tell you that when our
English engineers took the river III hand
we established a number of gauges at
Wadi-Halia, Assuan, Cairo and many
other points Oh more scientific principles
| than the venerable Nilometer Of the
| Roda island.
After the river has begun to rise it's
height is daily chanted through the
Cairo streets until it reaches is cublts
on the gauge. At this point the Kllalig
ell Masri. the old canal that flows through
the heart Of Cairo, is opened-up to this
point it is dry, and full or empty it is
little than a sanitary determination
at present, but in former days it occu-
pied an important place, u when the
Nile water was high enough to flow
down it's bed it was looked on that The
food had fairly set in, and that the kind.
ly fruits Of the earth might be duly e1'
pected.
1l1c llctSi IA lilIS Ill - cI L IiShs
bank Of the river, just south of Cairo
The water enters Il channel some so feet
wide, with a high wall on its left and ;
sloping bank on it's right Or southern
flank. The water then flows under the
pointed arch Of al old stone bridge. Thu
bed of the canal is cleared SO that i
would flow in at a gauge Of about l4A
cubits, but an earthen bank is thrown
across it about four feet higher.
There is no more interesting ceremon,
in Egypt than the annual cutting of tn
khalig, as the opening ceremony i
called. 1t takes place between Aug.
and Is. Days before preparations arr
made for the festival. Tents with innu
merable lamps are placed along the wal
on the one side. Frames for all manne
Of fireworks are erected on the sand banl
on the other side. All the notables ar
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". " johnston, Com. AEt.
BILLINGS, AONc.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-07-20
W+;O KILLED KING FARO?
Text Of the New Law PrOhibi ing
Gambling:

Every person who deals. plays. car
ries on. opens. or causes to be opened.
or who conducts. either owner or as
employe. whether for hire or not, any
game of faro. monte. roulette, lansque-
net. rouge-et-noir, rondo. tan, fan tan,
stud horse poker. seven-and-a-half,
twenty-one, draw poker, or any bank
inc or percentage game. played with
cards. dice or device. for money.
checks. credit or any representative of
value, is punishable bya fine not less
than 5000 nor more than 5 $1,000, and
must be imprisoned in the county jail
until such fine and costs of prosecution
are paid. such imprisonment not to eX-
coed one year: and every person who
plays or bets at or against any of said
prohibited game o. games is guilty of
a misdemeanor.
Every person who knowingly per-
mits any Of the games mentioned in the
preceding sections to be played. con-
Quoted or dealt in any house owned or
rented by such person. in whole or IN
part. is punishable as provided in the
preceding section.
every person who by the game OF
three card monte, so called, or any
other anne device. slight-Of-hand,
pretentions to fortune telling, trick, or
other means whatever. by use of cards,
or other Instruments, II implements.
or while betting on sides or hands of
any such play or game, f~raudulently
obtain from another person money or
property of any description, must be
punished as in the case of larceny of
property of like value.
Every person duly summoned as a
witness for the prosecution. or any
proceedings had under this chapter,
who neglects or refuses to attend, as
required, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
NO person. otherwise competent as
a witness. is disqualified from testify
ing as such concerning the Ot1ense O.
gambling. on the ground that such ties
timony may criminate himself: but ne
prosecution can afterward be haC
against him for any offense concerning
which he has testified.
Every county attorney. sheriff, con
stable or police officer, must inform
against and diligently prosecute per
sons whom they have reasonable caus'
to believe Offenders against the provis
ions of this chapter, and every sucl
t officer refusing or neglecting to do so
is guilty OF Il misdemeanor.
every owner or lessee. or keeper o
. any house used in whole or in part as
saloon or drinking place. who know
l ingly permits any person under ,
1 years OF age to play at any game 9
: chance therein. is guilty of a misde
meanOr.
Every state, county, city. town O
V township officer. or other person VIII
shall ask for. receive OF collect ar
; money. or other valuable considerable
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-07-20
To the Farmer Nf Ruby and Beaver,
head VallteS

We have two nigh grade double
seated carriages. two pole buggies.
single seat. partially worn. in good cen-
dition. They G; be inspected at our
barn az Dillon. We will trade any or
Sll Of them for nay or grain.
ANDERSON BROS,
DiIlcR. Mont.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-07-20
It's a Ticklish Subject

this matter of deciding up
on a route. SO many things
have to be considered.
Right here let it be I'M
derstood that every rail
road has its advantages
and its disadvantages.
The things to do is to de-
eide which line has the
greatest number of the
former: fewest of the latter
Our folder will help you
to a decision. Tells all
about our service to Oma-
ha, st. Joseph, Kansas City
Chicago, St. Louis and
points beyond. Get a copy
from the nearest ticket
agent or write to
JOhnston. Com. AEt.
BILLINGS. AOXT.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-07-20
They Come High.

She (poutingly)-Before we We're mar
ried you used to bring me candy every
time you came.
He (brisklyI-Yes, my dear, and it cost
a good deal less than the meat and potss-
toes I bring you now.-New York Weekly.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-07-20
Cause For WOrrY.

Debtor (apologetic)-The payment Of
that account is % source of constant anx-
iety to me, l assure you.
Creditor-Very likely. You're afraid
yon might forget yourself and pay it
Chicago Record.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1895-07-20
His Lay.

Saturated SAM say, Weary, you ought
ter git yer hair cut. Peoplell laugh at yer.
Weary Ways-Not much. l give it to
EN- dat I'm a college man in hard luck,
and me tangled locks s~ubstantiate der sto-
nv. See:-New York World.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-07-11
HOnOring the Dead.
The following appeared in last weeks
issue of the RefOrmer

The following appeared in last weeks
issue of the Reformer
"Gen. F. G. Butterfeld of Derby Line has
placed upon the graves of ten revolutionary
soldiers who are buried in the cemetery at
Rockingham, bronze markers and tablets.
This was done last Memorial day as an OBJ
iect lesson of patriotism to the present gen.
Grafton. This patriotic act on the part OF a
soldier who served his country during the
trying days of the rebellion with great credit,
will be thoroughly appreciated, and 1t is
hoped that in all cemeteries within the con-
fines of the state of Vermont where the
bodies of revolutionary soldiers and the sol
diers of 1872 are lying the may receive like
recognition of their service.
General Butterfield was born in Rock
ingham May II, 1912, and is the son of
David and Elmira w. Randall Butter
field, and great-grandson of William
Butterfield, Sr. (born 1880, who on the
alarm of Lexington, though over 80
years old, seized his rifle and marched
with the minutemen to oppose the ad-
vance of the British. The next day he
handed the weapon to his son William,
then IS years old, saying, 1.-THE father
is too old-the son must CO."
Mr.. Butterfield was formerly chief of
special examination division bureau of
pensions at Washington, and brigadier
general national guard of Vermont. He
is at present member of the firm OF
Butterfield Bros. of Derby Line, man
ufacturers. He is brother of G. w.
Butterfeld and Mrs. George w. Kim
ball of this place. The general is a
genial gentlemen, an ardent Republi-
can and an enthusiastic G. A. r. man.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-07-11
Art Exhibition.

1t is not often that Bellows Falls is
favored with an exhibit of water colors,
but that it's people are interested in this
department of art was evinced by their
visiting through Friday and Saturday
the beautiful display in the parlors Of
Towns hotel-the forty pieces being the
skilful work of Miss Agnes Leavitt of
Boston.
The exhibit was arranged in groups,
some local pieces and a number Of Lake
Sunapee views being most attractive to
village people. The "Rose Arbor on
Hapgood Street" everyone recognized
as the beautiful arbor in front of the
residence of L. P. Moody, the original
of which has been much admired by
all in that vicinity or who have had oc-
casion to visit that street. 1.-THE road
from Sabin Meadow" and ga bit of
Sabin Meadow" were also two pieces
of familiar landscape and were exqui-
site in design, as was also the "Road to
Minard's Pond" "Fall Mountain from
Sabin's Meadow" was the subject of an
other local bit of scenery that was much
admired.
Among the group of Sunapee Lake
pictures, the "Road to the Wharf, was
an artistic panel. "Mt. Croydon from
above Lake Sunapee" was an elaborate
piece of scenery. Eight other views OF
this charming lake were given.
Miss Leavitt spent seven weeks last
summer at this resort and some very
efficient and beautiful work was the re-
suit. Several of her best pieces done at
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-07-11
Cycle News.

Harley Chandler was slightly injured
in the races at Keene on the Fourth by
being thrown from his wheel.
F. /. Lewis is riding new Envoy
and Guy Capron Diana. Master
James Donovan also has new wheel.
H. E. Bush, who won first in the
races at Springfield on the 4th, rode a
Sterling, the company's regular road
wheel, 6S gear. He had been riding a
last years Columbia until five days
previously, and SO did not have very
long acquaintance with the wheel he
rode.
HI. d. Bush and G. A. Andrews of
this place entered the bicycle races at
Springfield the Fourth with 1attering
results. In the one mile open Bush
took first prize, gold watch valued at
$25, and Andrews third, a cyclometer.
Bush's time was 2.49. There were six
contestants. In the half-mile ribbon
race Bush and Andrews took first, two
pairs knickerbockers valued at So.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1895-07-11
Way They Have in ToWnshend.

Some time ago Thomas Crane was
expelled from the church in Townsend
1t Is reported that soon after he was
present at a communion service, but
was refused the bread and wine, where
upon he helped himself. For this, com.
plant was made to the grand jury, but
the prosecution subsequently dropped.
Last Monday prosecution was again
started for a disturbance on Sunday
during the communion service. Mr.
Crane, however, signed paper saying
that he would hereafter behave himself
and the prosecution was withdrawn.