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The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1896-05-09
Skeletons of Giants.

in one of his recent lectures Pro
lessor Osborne of Kings college,
London, alluded to the recent dis.
covery of an enormous skeleton in
one of the caves of Saxony. The
bones. which were in a good state OF
preservation, e those of a man
who could not have been an inch un-
der 81 feet in height when living
and who had a head almost as big
AZ a bushel basket. Those of the
professors class who were inclined
to be rather skeptical on the subject
of 81 foot giants instituted a search
in the realms Of g%iantology and
found plenty of c~orroborative evil
dence. They found accounts OF 20
giants who have lived since tho time
of Christ each of whom was over 81
feet in height. The most noted of
the lot we're the two Roman giants
Of the sixth century, the brothers
Cambanni, whose combined height
was 4S feet.
The French giant Ferregus, a
nephew of Charlemagne, was % feet
high, and Donnan, the Irish giant,
drowned in a lake on the isle of Mar
In the year 1902, was % 1-2 feet in
beights-St. Louis Republic.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1896-05-09
LINCOLN SKEW ID THE LINE.
He Hated to See Amy of His Friends
Land Cut OF.

He Hated TO See any OF His fri0nue
Land Cut OF.
During a visit to Menard county an
incident connected with the original
survey of Petersburg was related to me.
It seems that Lincoln. then a surveyor.
first plated that town. Some 30 or 80
years afterward the property owners
along one of the outlying streets had
trouble In fixing their boundaries. They
CONSULTED the official plant and got no
relief.
A committee was sem to Springfield
to consult the distinguished surveyor,
but he failed to recall anything that
would give them aid and could only re-
fer them to the record. The dispute.
therefore, went into the courts.
Late one autumn, while the trial was
pending, an old Irishman named Ma
guire. who had worked for some farmer
during the summer, returned to town
for the winter. The controversy being
mentioned in his presence. he promptly
said:
81 can tell you all about it. I helped
carry the chain when Abe Lincoln laid
out this town. Over there where they
are quarreling about the lines, when he
was locating the street, he Strengthened
up from his instrument and said:
"'If I run that street right through,
it will cut three or four feet off the end
of poor Tom IS house. It's oil he's
got in the world. and he never could get
another. .Ireckon it won't hurt anything
out here if l skew the line a little and
miss him. '"-Chicago Times Herald.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1896-05-09
He Dodged.

BE sure your sin will find You
out" said a man who has a weak
ness for high hats, which is incon.
sistent with his general mode OF
dress. "At the instance of my wife,
who did not like his styles, I aban.
doned my old halter not long ago
and got q hat at another shop. For
fear he would discover this ! went
around the block rather than pass
his shop when on my way to bust
ness.
II only postponed the evil day. ]
took q seat in q restaurant yester'
day at the very table at which one
of his statesmen was seated. he
started as he saw my hat, but at
once looked the other way. When
he got up, be said pleasantly that
he hoped ] would come back to then
before long. One comfort is that
won't have to 60 around the bloc1
any moro. "-Exohanao.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1896-05-09
He Got some More.

He Got Some More.
I'D like to speak to you a minute"
he said as he met a patrolman at the
corner of Michigan venue and Wayne
street the other evening.
"All right. What is it?'
"About six months ago l met you
down by the city hall n afternoon"
"Well?"
Il was after a marriage license and
asked you where to 60"
eyes"
"When you found l was going to be
married. you laid your hand on my
shoulder in a fatherly way and said,
Young man, pause and reflect Do you
r~emember?"
Eyes, I think l do"
swell, your words struck home. l
paused and reflected. l did not get a IL
cense."
"No?"
"And I didn't get married"
lyon didn't, ehl Well, l am glad if
| advice of mine prevented you from tax
ing a step which you might ever there
after regret. Did you wants any more ad-
vice?'
"Well. yes. The girl sued me for
breach of promise and got a verdict of
81, 900 and cleaned me out Of my last
cent and all l can earn for the next five
years to come. Mebbe you want to lay
your fatherly hand On my shoulder and
give me some more wisdom
young man." said the officer as ho
slid his fingers along up his coat sleeve
until they rested on his collar, "you
move on r'-M. Quad in Detroit Free
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1896-05-09
Resuectable. but Poor.

First Young Physician-Well, don't
you think DIR. Winks ought to be expel-
led from our society for advertising his
address in the papers?
Second Y. P.-Indeed l do. The fell
low drove by here today in a coach and
four. out for an airing. l have written
a letter to the officers of the society, de-
manding his immediate trial. Lend me
a stamp and I'll mail it.
"Haven't any"
"Well, lend me 2 cents then"
Haven't any cents either. Ny
friend, DR.. Fogy, promised to pay me
the nickel he borrowed of me last week,
but I'm afraid I won't get it until
spring. He's gone to the almshouse for
the winter. New York Weekly
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1896-05-09
Even Then.

It was in the Coliseum,
"Pardon me-"
Seneca leaned toward ard touched
one of Agrippina's ladies in waiting on
the shoulder.
pardon me, but would you mind
taking down your couture SO that / can
see the arena? / am particularly inter
ested in today's massacre.
Her only reply was a swift glance of
patrician scorn, for she knew he had
come in Oh a press ticket.
Rome has fallen since then, but the
theater hat has not. Truth.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1896-05-09
AN OLD TIME v
A pretty girl.

A pretty girl.
With wavy curl.
An evening party somewhat late.
A homeward walk,
A loving talk,
A kissing tableau at the gate,
A moonlight night.
A hand squeezed tight,
A little reference to papa,
A little kiss.
A little bliss.
A consultation with mamma,
A little church.
"For bad or WORST
You take this maid your wife to be-"
A trembling yes,
"A loving press,
A little wife to live with me.
Williams Weekly.
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Rare Kindness.

Eminent Physicians Clerk-Shall I
make out Mr.. Younghusband's bill and
send it to him?
Eminent Physician "a man with a soft
heart)-Well, no, not yet. He seems to
be in a seventh heaven over the arrival
Of that baby, and l hate to intrude on
his innocent joy.--New York Weekly.
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Fate.

"Why don't You hustle a bit?" asked
the practical philanthropist.
"Hustle?' rejoined Wayworn Wat
son. "They amt nj SIGH thing as hus-
tie anywhere nigh me. Even the horses
I bet on is the slowest in the race. -
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1896-05-09
Girl Wanted.

"Why is my wife like one in the
wilderness?" asked Boggs of his
friend Foggs.
II give 1t up said Foggs.
"She is crying for help" and
Boggs smiled over the idlom of u
language.-Detroit Free Press.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1896-05-09
A Delicate

Patient-Do you think a sudden fright
would be likely to bring on a relapse?
Doctor-Most certainly.
Patient-Then please bear that in
mind when making out your bill. -
endrier Anecdotique.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1896-05-09
There Was No Shooting.

This is the way the affair began: A
small, beetle browed man was coming
down the street with two guns buckled
around him and a necklace made of the
teeth of grizzly bears around his neck.
A rather overgrown man. with blood in
both eyes. same number of guns and a
bowie knife in his boot leg. was going
up the street. They met in front Of the
Warwhoop saloon.
"HumphV" growled the little man
after looking the big man over
"HumphI" echoed the big man as he
spat over his shoulder.
Don't rub agin mel"
"And don't tech mer'
II know a fighter when / see onel'
"And you see one right yereF'
"Shool Coin out to shoot rabbits?"
mo. This ar my day fur shootin
three meni Little one, don't you start
nc avalanche!"
"And mebbe you don't want to start
no cyclonei"
"Humphr"
"Humph yourselfl"
Gall windv
"An blow!
"What ar You WARM them rabbits
teeth fur?"
"What you doin with that bread
knife in your butte leg?"
Don't you get me mad or I'll hurry
you'll"
"And look ont fur me about a mint
before!"
"Shoo!'
"Shool'
whats the riot yerev' demanded
the city marshal as he came out of the
saloon wiping his mouth on the back Of
his hand.
"I'm goin to chaw him up!" shouted
the big man.
"He can't even chaw my earl
howled the little man.
Say, you'll" continued the marshal
as he pointed one hand up the street
and the other down, "be a-gittin to
gitr'
And they ''humphed'' at each other
and got.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1896-05-09
Patriots of America.

A delegation of Neihart Lodge Patriots
of America went to Monarch Tuesday, to
attend the institution of the new lodge
at that place. Jonathan McAssey, B. S.
Fitzpatrick, J. L. Walker, G. W. Brown
c. F. Coggswell, G.s. Bailey, Emil Myers,
Thos. Carr, Richard Bennett, w. F. Oden,
Jno. J. Ellenberger, A. F. Hendricks,
F. II. Preston, G. L. McGibbon, Edward
Williams, and E. X. Abbott were the
attendants from Neihart-lodge. The
meeting was held in Lambs hall, calling
to order at 1880 p. M. The officer Of
the Neihart-lodge. First-patriot Jonath-
an McAssey in the chair took charge OF
the meeting and initiated the proposed
members to the rev lodge in due form.
There were 26 in all at this opening Of
their charter, and a pretty military
service was presented. The members of
the new lodge at once elected officers,
who were regularly and duly installed,
the officers from Neihart vacating their
seats. The officers of Monarch-lodge are
r. w. Lamb, First-P Patriot.
Jos. Lessard, Sec. Patriot.
Jesse Balsinger, Third Patriot.
II. F. Smith, Recorder.
H. Miebach, Treasurer.
Alex Yule, ST., Chaplain.
AL. Phippen, Sergeant at Arms,
j. T. McClammy, Inside Guard.
T. +. Hanzlik, Outside Guard.
Geo. Brace, and M. Greedy, Guides.
Jas. Hutchinson, VIM. Tyler, Alex.
Yule, jr., and Louis Pfaff, Captains.
This starts off under most favorable
conditions the first lodge in Cascade
county and the second in Montana Of
the Patriots of America the grandesI
order ever presented to the consideration
Of the American citizen.
Though few in number the people Of
Monarch had not been behind in prepar
alton for the entertainment of theil
guests. A grand and sumptuous suppe'
was served at midnight where roas'
turkey, cakes, hot coffee and all thu
savory viands mentionable were discusses
at length. Truly the Neihart boys die
themselves proud, for every one of then
showed abilities at the table that woul,
put even Alex Yule to shame.
g. w. Stanton the bright Young lawye
Of Great Falls was a prominent figure a
the grand institution. He came in as
member Of Monarch lodge and promise
to do good work for the advancement
Of the order in other fields. His speecht
were the essence Of power. As mast'
OF the after dinner ceremonies he ga,
great assistance to the meeting. W
wish our brother patriots at Monarc
every success.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1896-05-09
A Strained Inference.

"You and your sister are about
the same size, and you look exactly
alike. Twins, aren't your asked
the visitor.
Course not!' exclaimed Tom
my, highly indignant. "She's a
girl I"-Chicago Tribune.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1896-05-09
One Apparent Result.

Oue AppAreuI nebuiIs
Tommy-Paw, what makes them
call those low saloons %"joints?'
Mr.. Figg-That is n thing l
could figure out. The man who goes there
generally loses his articulation .-ln-
dianapolis Journal.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1896-05-09
Her Logic.

Mamma-You told me that John was
worth a million before You married him,
and now I discover hat he's penniless.
Marie-Yes. l meant a million
Mamma-What?
Marie-Of those dukes, counts, dudes
and other idiots to whom you were try
ing to marry me of.-New York World.
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Cut OF.

He-Let's see, how long were we en-
gagged?
She-Just six months. I remember,
for I went without candy. flowers CT
the theater during the whole PERIOD"
Truth.
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A Mind.

Deacon Brown-I think Smith ,nast
have something on his conscience.
Deacon Jones-Why do you think so?
Deacon Brown-You never see him
asleep in church. New York World.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1896-05-09
WHY the Editor Was Ill.

Why the EDITOR was HI.
IF anybody inquiries for me-
said the editor feebly, you can say
I have gone into the hospital.
After he had tottered out of the
Office they looked on his desk and
saw that he had just opened a letter
from "Old Subscriber containing
these questions:
(which Is correct, Tomorrow is
Friday" or Tomorrow will be Fri
day?'
"What were the causes that led to
the Franco. Prussian war?
twill you please give in as brief
outline as possible q history Of gov
eminent by cabinets up to the pres
emit date?"-Pearson's Weekly.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1896-05-09
A Distinction.

"There is a man who continually
steals my IDEAS" said the young writer.
"Hs's a k~leptomaniac, sure" replied
his medical friend.
"You mean a ~plagiarist."
mo. A kleptomaniac'll take things
whether they are Of the slightest value
or not. '-Washington Star.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1896-05-09
The Shortest.

The Shortest.
The bard Of the Visalia Delta says
the following is the shortest poem
in the English language:
Gladys
Sad Is.
To which we reply:
Oh,
Nc.
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The so cial given by Mrs. Green Friday
evening was proclaimed a success by all
who participated.
Mr.. E. w. McCune informed the HER
A1D reporter that he is now undergoing
q system of dieting by refraining from
the use of meat as food.
Father Dolls arrived in town from
Great Falls on Fridays train and will
hold service in the Miners Union hall
Sunday morning at 10 o'clock and deliver
a lecture in the same place Sunday
evening at 8 o'clock.
On Thursday morning early 4. X.
Abbott, Jonathan McAssey, c. D. Ladd,
j. ]. E%llenberger, w. J. Smith, and B. O..
Kempfer, as delegates from Neihart
and vicinity started for White Sulphur
| Springs to attend the Republican county
convention. The above gentlemen
though republican are for silver first and
last and are willing to overcome all
| obstacles to advance their cause. The
present condition of the road across the
range to White Sulphur Springs at
the present time of the year IS almost
impossible but these delegates know no
obstacles and have started in with the
intention of getting there if they have
to walk.
A pleasant social event in Neihart
was that given Monday night at the res
idence Of G.. w. Brown. The friends OF
Rev. S. G. Noble gathered at that place
to give him a happy surprise. Every
arrangement was completely carried on
and the preacher was forced to surrend
er his self-possession for almost the en-.
tire evening. A fine lunch was served
and interesting toasts, full OF r~ollickins
fun, were given by W. Fl. Godfrey, Rev
Wheeler, and f. K. Abbott. Mrs
Wheeler won considerable distinction
by her beautiful solos. A perse wa
presented Rev. Noble, who responded il
well-chosen remarks. 1t was a most en-
joyable event.
The contractors for the Gait compan
have abont finished their contract in tn
) Queen tunnel. During the whole dis
lance of 400 feet they did not strike tn
large ore-body they had reason to ea
pect until within the last few day
The ore has not been assayed but con
: petent judges say that it is very ricl
s This is another indication that til
Q Queen mine will some day prove a bt
nanza to its owners The contractor
o A. Bernier and J. Shelton, have mac
more than wages on their contract an
therefore to them it was a grand su
cess. If they had struck this body of o.
sooner, it would have put a larger sum
money in their pockets as it was spec
fed in their contract that they were
> receive a percentage of the ore the
would take out during the 400 feet
their contract.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1896-05-09
Assembly No. S64. X. of l..

This order meets regularly at b. N. NJ. Z. hall
Thursday evening OF each week.
DAVID sweeney. NJ. w.
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Belt Mountain Miners Union.

This order holds its regular meetings on
each Saturday evening at Z 80 in their hall over
Nathan's store, Neihart. Montana.
r.. J. SANFORD. y. +. DWIGHT,
Financial Sec'v. President.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1896-05-09
City Council.

The last meeting of the old council
occurred on Monday evening last and
the business for the past year closed up.
A petition from A Bernier and others
was received asking for the opening of
Rock street, but on motion it was laid
on the table.
The annual report of the marshal was
read, 1t showed that he had made six
arrests during the year. Poll taxes were
collected from 1875 persons, representing
$685.; dog taxes were collected to the
amount of$29 and stock fines amounting
to SIT. The marshal further reports
that all licenses were paid up to May /.
City Clerk Benefits annual report
shows the following receipts during the
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1896-05-09

collected from 1875 persons. representing
$685.: dog taxes were collected to the
amount Disco and stock fines amounting
to SIT. The marshal further reports
that all licenses we're paid up to May l..
City Clerk Benefits annual report
shows the following receipts during the
past year:
Licenses $4,000
General taxes. 30l4.UO
Fines collected ..,......... 10000
Dog tax. 29.Uo
Stuck fines l7Oo
Jail rent from county ........" IS 90
Police court fines 1000
Total ...... ..Soooo.oo
The total amount of war rants issued
during the year was $5,443.56. and the
warrants now outstanding and unpaid
amount to 81, 971.23 The cash on hand
May 1 was S916.10. having a net debt of
$l,O55.13.
Police Magistrate McGibbon made his
annual report showing fines collected
during the year amounting to $1,000.
The usual grist of bills were allowed
and the old council adjourned sine die.
The members of the new council were
present except J. r. Fitzsimmons, and
they Immediately proceeded to organize.
The mayor announced the following
committees for the ensuing year:
WAYS and Observation-Disclosures. Nc
Gibbon and Braman.
Streets and Alleys-Wilson, Parry and
Braman.
Fire and Water--Wilson. Fitzsimmons
and Bonner.
Or linanccs-Braman, FitZsim mons
and McGibbon.
Auditor-Bonner, Wilson and Parry
Nominations for officers came next and
the only contest was over the marshal
ship. Duncan MCGOWAN and O.. j. Purdy
was placed in nomination and the former
received two votes to Purdy's three
As Purdy did not receive a majority o.
the whole council it was decided that hi
was not elected and on motion the cleo
ton was postponed to the next meeting
of the council.
:, D. j. Condor was elected treasure r
Richard Bennett, city clerk, and Geo. l.
: McGibbon, police magistrate. The
: meeting her Adjourned to May 10.
f. w. Mcclure Travelling Auditor O
O Great Northern Express Company ant
v Mr.. Smart chief clerk of accounting
department of the same company
arrived in town Friday afternoon on
short business trip and left for Grea
Falls this morning they are both yer
pleasant gentlemen,
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Patriots of America.

Meet in NJ. Z. iiall, Neihart. Mont, End, 4th
and 9Th Tu esday evenings and also on Sunday
evening before the LIST and I'd Tuesdays.
Jonathan McAsSsy, f. p.
G.. l.. McGihhon. Rec.
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The

Clean Beds; Large Airy Rooms:
Excellent Table Fare
Location Central;
Rates Reasonable.
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also partook freely of the tempting dish,
but was not so badly affected as he has
been used to that daily article. In fact
it just fit him.
We learn through DR.. Shaw, that, Joe
Deroin and Dave Richards are on the
mend. Deroin is able to sit up for a
short time each day and the Doctor
thinks he will be out in about two
weeks. Richards is suffering from a
severe injury to his spine but is doing as
we'll as could be expected under the
circumstances. Every thing possible is
bsing done for their comfort by Doctor
Shaw and the nurses.
Sacred service will be held every eve
ming in the Barker block by Rev. Wheel
er and wiSs- They have met with wonder
full success throughout the country and
snxnestly hope to have large meetings
while hem, they will only remain two
weeks. Service commences every eve
ming at eight o'clock and will open 'sith
: half hour song service after which
Rev, Wheeler will speak. He 10 also
anxious to organize . Bible reading class
to meet every afternoon. be is especially
strong in Bible readings and feels conf
lar< ha oor ;n<oroot and hocn6A ouv .uI
all whe a come and extends . cordial
invitation to every Q to some both il
afternoon and evening. Do not fail 4
hear him,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-09
A FIGHTING GOOD JESUS"

New York, Dec. "a dispatch to
the Herald from Buenos Ayres, says:
A correspondent in Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil, says that the uprising Of ma
tives in the state of Bahia has as
sumed alarming proportions.
The chief leader of the religious in
surgents is Antonio Conselheiro, who
calls himself the "Good Jesus" When
his followers take possession Of vii
lage the municipal head is always SUI
perceded by one of the so-called apos-
ties of Conselheiro.
Government troops were trying to
dispense the rebels near Joazero when
a fierce conflict ensued and $50 rebels
were killed. The Federal loss was one
officer, one sergeant and eight privates
killed. Several privates also were
wounded. The rebels after the bat
tie, retreated across the border in the
state Of Matte Crosse where they in
trenched themselves. The religious
outbreaks are the direct results Of the
monarchist Vaccinations in Brazil.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-09
Price $500 a Y ear.
BITTER BAPTIST FIGHT.
With Penitentiary Trimmings Looms
Up In Missouri \

With Penitentiary Trimmings Looms
Up In Missouri. \
st. Louis, Mo-, Dee. "a bitter fight
is on among the colored Baptists of
this state and there is no telling what
the termination of it will be. One
faction goes so far as to say it may
mean a term in the penitentiary for
the other, and the other faction has
denounced the leader of the first fac
ton as an outsider and a usurper of
authority.
The alleged usurper is Bishop Al
bert Mack, who has been evangelizing
in the state and against whom warn
ing to the churches has been issued
by the association i'm the shape of
a circular letter The bishop has al
so issued lengthy letter in which he
attempts to eXOnerate himself and
makes threats against the association.
1t appears that the bishop has very
peculiar ideas in regard to the Baptist
doctrine in the way Of dress. He
wears a black gown on the order of
those worn by the Episcopal clergy.
On his brow he wears crown that
inspires a sort Of awe, even il it does
not exactly coincide with Baptist
teachings.
Bishop Mack in reply to the letter
said in part: anyone that has any
knowledge of business can see there
is nothing in it but jealousy and pre-
judice, and according to the laws of
this state they can be put in the peni-
Tertiary for several years and l tell
you brethren if you do not stop your
foolishness you will get there"