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The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-08-22
PROF. McFARL AND MARRIED.
His Better Half Was Formerly Miss l..
Hope Smith. of DeSota, Mo.

His Better Half Was Formerly Miss l..
Hope Smith, of DeSota. Mo.
Prof. Frank w. Mcfarland returned
to Pony recently with bride. Mrs.
Mcfarland was formerly Miss l.. Hope
Smith. of DeSoto, Mo-. and those who
have met her say she is most charm
ing lady. Prof. Mt e'arland Is one OF
the brig htest youns educators in Mon
tana, and he has host of friends and
admirers in Madison county who will
be pleased to learn of his newest de-
parture. The MADISONIAN extends its
congratulations.
Mrs. Mcfarland is a graduate of the
Toronto Conservatory OF elocution, for
the past two years she had been teach
err of elocution and delsarte in Steph-
ems college, Columbus, Mo.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-08-22
THE SHERIDAN PAPER.
! Messrs.c Bowen 4 Napton Will Begin Its
Publication About Sept. 1st.

! Messrs.c Bowen 4 Napton win Begin Its
Publication About Sept. 1st.
Sheridan is to have newspaper.
Three months ago similar announce
men electrified the enterprising deni-
zens of the valley town. The projec-
tors of this former proposition, after
working up the expectations OF the res
idents to very high pitch. dissipated
the dreams of the progressive by walk
ing out of town, and unlike the canine
in the song or the prodigal son in the
parable, has failed to come back. One
OF these embryo journalists is now in
the employ OF the receivers of the Union
Pacific Railroad company-on the Sec
tion.
But this time It's no dream. The
gentlemen who are engaged in this en-
terprise are Messrs. l.. ?. Bowen and
Frank Napton, OF Deer Lodge,
where the former edited the
New Northwest after the retire
ment of Capt. ]. Fl. Mills. Mr..
Bowen was also connected with the
Helena Journal for a time. Mr.. Nap
ton is an old resident OF Deer Lod ge
county. Both are very pleasant GEN
tlernen. The paper will be known as
The Sheridan Paper" will be indie
pendent in politics and the first num-
be-. will make it's appearance about
September lst. The MADIsONIAN
wishes its co-temporary success.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-08-22
THE PONY COUNTRY.
Major Filing states That the Mines
of That Section Are Looking Well.
Mai. Henry Elling returned last

'eeSN
evening from q few days sojourn at
Pony, whore he wa looking over his
mining Interests. The Clipper group,
which is owned by him and Mr.. Morris
is in excellent condition and such are
the facilities for handling the ore that
the daily output is quite large, consid
ering the comparatively small force of
men employed. A system of Ingersoll
air compressor drill is being put in
place, which will +, Il wonderful i'm
provement and viii greatly increase
the output. The machinery for this
plant weighs about 100 900 pounds, and
is complete in every detail.
Mr.. Filing stated that Pony mining
property generally is looking well and
that there had been much activity in
that section during this season.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-08-22

The famous Cameo cigar is the lead
ing $ cent cigar in America. Try it.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-08-22
TIE PRODiGAL'S RETURN.
David O'Erien. Pathfinder and GOldh u2tep
Will Locate in Sheridan.

David O'Isrien. Pathfinder and Goldh u2te
Will Locate in sheridan.
David O'Brien, who, in the golden
days OF Alder gulch was one Of the
spirits of the camp, and who was a
partner of Nick Carey, in the mercan-
tile business at Adobetown, but who
wandered away when gold became
scarce and sought fields and pastures
new. has returned and will locate at
Sheridan.
Mr.. O'Brien spent several years in
Alaska. where ne was engaged in
placer mining with considerable sue
cess. He met many men in that bleak
country who were in Virginia in the
early days. He says the town of Ju.
neau was named after former resi-
dent OF Lsurin.
Mr.. O'Brien considers Alaska a
great mining county. The formation
OF the coutry is very abrupt and best
mining regions very difficult of access.
He will make his future home in Sheri-
dan, where he has purchased the Corn
forth property.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-08-22
AT THE COOK MINE.
Struck the Ore Body - May Build II
Mill.

1t is understood that the ore body was
uncovered in the Cook mine few days
ago. 1t was uncovered in drift run
from the bottom OF the shaft which is
10 feet deep. and the ore is said to be
richer and the vein wider than ever.
Geo. p. Fisher. Mr. Farnsworth' s
son-in-law. arrived from Chicago a few
days ago, and with an expert is making
the preliminary examination looking
to the erection of mill
An old miner made statement in
the hearing of a representative of this
paper to the effect that the ore body en-
cOuntered was one of the largest and
finest he had ever seen.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-08-22

Inasmuch as very little business could
be transacted in court until the incom-
ing Of the jury Judge Showers adjourn
ed court and left for Dillon. He ex-
pected to return Saturday.
This illustrates how the new statute
works a hardship on the official ma
chinery of small counties of Madison s
c.ass. Under the old law an insane
person could be examined by COM
mission consisting of two physicians
and one citizen unversed in medicine.
presided over by the chairman of the
board OF county commissioners. The
new law makes it mandatory for the
district Judge to be present at such
examinations. Furthermore no pro-
vision is made forthe payment OF the
judges expenses in such cases. The
law does we'll enough in such counties
as Silver Bow and Lewis and Clark
where the courts are continually in
session, but works hardship on dis
tricts embracing several counties, such
as ours.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-08-22
IN A SOCIAL WAY.
Pleasant Parties At the Homes of Mrs
Hall and Major Elling--The Concert.

--~----S
Mrs. Anna Hall gave a reception at
Armory Hall last Friday evening in
honor of her neice, Miss WIGHT. Of
Medtield, Mass. and it was one of the
most enjoyable events ever occurring
in the city The evening was devot-
ed exclusively to dancing, a program
of q dances being disposed Of Re-
freshments were served about ll:3O.
About 100 young people participated
in the evenings enjoyment, and the
guests departed at late hour voting
Miss Wight most charming young
lady. Mrs. Hall has repeatedly dem
onstrated her ability to entertain and
successful party is no new thing
with her in Virginia. Miss Wight
will leave for her home in few
weeks, but before so doing will make
a tour of the National Park.
Another very pleasant event occur
red Saturday evening at the home of
Major and Mrs. Henry Filing.
1t was given in honor of out
of-town guests, Misses Norris and
Wampler of Pony, Miss Word of Hell
ena. Miss Farr of st. Louis. Miss
Ru!fner Of Bozeman and Miss Patten
OF Butte. 1t was q dancing party,
the spacious dining room being trans
ferred into dancing hall, and the
young people made merry until y
o'clock. Refreshments were served.
1t Vas a most enjoyable occasion.
Prof. willie Howard's concert at
the Methodist church Friday evening
was one of the most enjoyable enter
tainments occurring in Virginia fer
quite season. Mr.. Howard's solos
On the violin were simply superb.
The singing of Misses Farr, Wamp-
ler and Word were encored as vas
the instrumental by Miss Ruffr err,
while Will Morris rendition of "Hen-
! rietta" was decided hit.
Prof. Howard left Montana for Bos-
ton about FIVE years ago and is fast
becoming a celebrity as violinist.
Next season he will be identified with
the Boston Symphony orchestra, as
one of the first violins. This musical
organization is by far the best of its
kind in the United States, but it seems
that nothing is too good for this
young Montana artist. 1t is be hoped
that the Bimetallic Opera Company
will visit Virginia again some day.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-08-22

IF. you need anything for
| yourself; if you wish to
make a birthday, anniversary
or wedding present; if YOU
need an engagement or we'd
ding ring: if you need
watches, diamonds, ,jewelry,
Sterling silver, fine silver
plated ware, American cut
glass, fine china, Hungarian
and Bohemian bric-a-brac,
clocks, opera glasses, canes,
umbrellas, tortois shell combs
silver mounted belts, blouse
waist sets or anything in the
way Of silver novelties, you
find in our stock just what
you are looking for. If your
watches or jewelry need re-
pairing, send them to us. If
desired, we will mail you an
estimate of expense before
repairing. We furnish an
engraved plate and one hun
dred calling cards for $3.50;
after the first lot $1.OO per
hundred. Samples sent on
application.
HIGHT & FAIRFIELD, Jewellers
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-08-22
OFF FOR DILLON.

Judge Showers Went to Dillon this Morn
ing on Urgent business.
Judge Showers received the follow
ing messay ye from the capital of Beaver
head county, which will clog the
judicial machinery here for short
time.
''Dillon, Mont. Aug. 2O-I have two
insane men in jail. One violent. Can
you come over for hearing if I send a
team for yon.
THOMAS HA MILTON,
Shoriff
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-08-22
Stockholders Meeting

A meeting of the Alder Gulch Con.
solidated Mining Company will be held
on Tuesday, September l, 1896, at 7
O'clock p. m. at the banking house ol
Hall Il Bennett, Virginia City, Mon
tana, for the purpose OF electing q
board OF trustees for the ensuing year
and for the transaction OF such other
business as may come before the
meeting.
CHARLES DAHLER,
President
Virginia City, Montana. August Il
1896. 4i-2
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-08-22
A CHALLENGE

The winners Of the State Military Rife
Tournament After Civilian Gore.
To the Virginia City Rifle Club:
The Co. D., NJ. N. G.. Rife Club
hereby challenges the Virginia City
Rifle Club to a rife contest for such
stakes as may hereafter be decided up
on. Such contest to be under Creed
more rules at 200 yards.
BY order of Co. D.. NJ. n. g., Rife
Club. Il. \. VICKERS, Secretary.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-08-22
For Sale.

l have 30 head of COWS for sale, all
good milkers-from 2 to s years old
select cows, mostly HOlsteins. Butter
route if preferred; includes number
Baby separator and 2-horse power en-
gine. VIII sell separate if desired.
Apply at this office.
Mesa free press., 1896-07-31

There is a possibility that the
project of the late "Brick" fomeroy
to tunnel the Rocky mountains
may be revived. Friends of the
widow and some of the largest
stockholders have been casting
about for some way to get back
the money-$1 100000 sunk in
the tunnel. Experts are now in
Colorado examining the property
and when their report Is made the
stockholders will decide whether to
go on with the job. "Brick'
Pomeroy thought that by tunnel
which could afterwards be used by
railroads, unlimited supplies of
gold, silve4 and other metals would
he laid bare.
Mesa free press., 1896-07-31

Since July l, 1896, the total
number Of pension claims of all
kinds has decreased 56,546. This
leaves the aggregate number now
awaiting action 495,664. The &C
tual number of claimants is, how
ever, only 410,O22. The difference
in the figures is due to Implications.
There are 1865 cases of claim
ants to whom no pension whatever
was issued. The number on the
pension rolls is steadily decreasing,
the total number Of pensions every
where being little over $4,000,
a slight decline. It is estimated
that 10000 pensioners have died
during the fiscal year which has
just closed.
Mesa free press., 1896-07-31
ONE WAY TO PUT 1T.

Many of the sayings and dolngs
of the Southern negro, that find
their way into print, may be
apocryphal, but enough are known
to be true to make good his claim
to humor. A gentleman discuss
ing coon hunting relates an Incl
dent, in Forest and Stream, that
Illustrates this characteristic drol-
lery.
The party, consisting of hunters
dogs, axes and torches galore, had
been hunting for good part OF the
night without any luck whateyer.
Finally the dogs treel coon. 1t
would take SOME time to fell so
large tree, and one of the negroes
volunteered to climb 1T and ascer-
tain the whereabout of tbs coon.
All agreed to this, and sat
around to await developments.
Soon after the negro had disap-
peared among the branches, pc
culiar sound was heard from the
top of the tree. Tt was kind of
mixture of negro and c)on dialect
Some one ventured to rem lrk:
"Bill, have you got that com :?
eyes, sah." was the reply. "Ts
got dis here coon; but [ wish you'd
send some O dem darkies up here
to help me turn him loose"
Mesa free press., 1896-07-31

Reports from Congress mine are
that the property has been de-
veloped to be one of the most valu-
able in the world. For long time
the workings were Of a maxlmuM
depth of about 700 feet, the ore
above being deemed entirely sa tis-
factory, in point of ore body, width
and of value per ton One hundred
tons day were mined and millnd,
the mills picking up steady
average of 500 ton in gold from
the refractory looking pyritic ores.
Then a cyanide plant was put IA
position and 100 tons of tailings
are now being worked at good
profit. Mining News.
Mesa free press., 1896-07-31

A back woods court is thus des-
cribed in the Cincinnati Enquirer:
GA desperate was offended at the
court and used unbecoming Etn--
guage, and when fined for con
tempt claimed that he could not be-
guilty of contempt, since here vas
no courthouse. The squire ordered
a circle made to represent court
house, whereupon the desperate
got outside the line anil renewed
his insults. When toll that he
disturbed the court. he said. IN Ike
your courthouse lar GER. Another
line was drawn, with SINH. + RE-
suits, and still 9th rs, unt tie
murmurings ceased 10 disturb the
court. Another defendant wa.
guilty of Il breach of the peacs:.
The court sent him to jail, writing
the following mittimus. J..ilor os
Gerard county, you will please
lock John Blevin mp in Jail and
keep him until ! cal! for him. He
has been cutting up and cussin and
tryin to fight.
Mesa free press., 1896-07-31
The best known sulphur deposits

The best known sulphur deposits
in the world are those of Sicily,
but according to Mr.. Eugene A,
Smith, of the University of Ala
bama, Texas may enter the field as
a producer of commercial sulphur.
The deposits examined in Texas
are situated in a large basin some
forty miles northwest of Pecos, hut
others are said to exist both to the
west and the north of this locality
The nearest railroad is twenty
miles from the sulphur basin, and
the surrounding country contains
no fuel and very little surface wa
ter.
Mesa free press., 1896-07-31

The Santa Fe, Prescott and
Phoenix Railroad officials have an
nounced that hereafter they will
pay 81 per head for cattle killed by
their trains, and nothing for horses.
To an outsider this may seem a
wrong, AS pertaining to the horses,
but the fact is it is generosity on
the part of the company--actual
generosity. Range horses are alb
solutely worthless, and men have
been out shooting them 10 save
taxes. Guns and shells cost money,
to say nothing Of time taken to kill
the animals. Therefore, it is geher-
osity on the part of the company
to kill the horses. The fact is, the
railroad should be paid say two or
four bits a head by the owners, for
freeing them of a nuisance.-Los
Angeles Times.
Mesa free press., 1896-07-31

AS the amount of silver dollars
in the treasury available for the
redemption of treasury notes has
become reduced to $lO,O50, 0,l52 and
will be further reduced by redemp-
tion during the current month. the
coinage of silver dollars by the
mints will be increased from ST.
100000 to $3.oo0,o0o per month
from the lst of August i'll order
that the treasury may have a suf-
ficient stock to redeem notes pre-
seuted in exchange for silver dol
lars. The amoun: of notes redeem
ed in silver dollars and cancelled
from November IA, 1891 to July
IA, 1896, was $2S, ,402.55S.
Mesa free press., 1896-07-31
Assistant Secretary of Agricul

Assistant Secretary of Agricul-
ture, DIR. Chas. w. Debner, says
no country In the world possesses
such vast forage resources as ours
and in none are the plants which
compose that forage more various.
Our botanist informs us that there
are over $500 different kinds of
grasses in the world, Of which over
700 are known to grow in our
territory. There are, besides,
many useful forage plants-not
grasses-such as the clovers and
alfalfa. The annual hay crop of
the country has an estimated value
of S6OO,OOO,O00 and more than
100000 head Of cattle are sup
ported upon our grazing lands.
Mesa free press., 1896-07-31
About 4 o'clock last Monday

About 4 o'clock last Monday
morning, Phoena Talley, who was
living with her sister, Mrs. Kirk
land, arose to accompany a lady
friend out of doors. In order to
do this they had to pass through
the room of Mr.. and Mrs Kirkland.
Miss Talley's friend had passed out
and Miss Talley was standing in
the door; Kirkland awoke, mistook
her for a burglar and fired shot
at her, inficting mortal wound,
from which she died in three days.
Miss Talley was l3 years OF age =
Graham Guardian.
Mesa free press., 1896-07-31
An exchange thinks that once in

An exchange thinks that once in
life, at least, every man should be
a candidate for county Office. Ii
would be beneficial to him. When
he becomes candidate his heart is
filled with the milk of human kind
ness, which makes him a friend to
every man. He becomes so deeply
interested in your welfare and the
health of your family, and the pro-
gress that your new twin babies are
making cutting teeth. that we wish
involuntarily every man was can
didate and elections were held
every time the moon fuls. lie
everybody was ii candidate what
happy world we would have.
Mesa free press., 1896-07-31
A negro preacher addressed h

A negro preacher addressed his
flock with great earnestness on the
subject of "Miraclce," as follows:
"Mv beloved friends, de greatest
of all miracles was bout de loaves
and fishes, Dey was given 1000
loaves and 1000 fishes, and de
twelve 'postles had to eat 'em all.
De miracle is dey didn't Dust"
Mesa free press., 1896-07-31
Florence has been wildly dissi-


Florence has been wildly dissi-
pated this week. a fve-horned
goat has been on exhibition at Den
Stevens corral, and Pat Collins
merry go-round is sweeping up all
the stray nickels in the town.
Several ladies have acquired he
merry 90 round habit and ride as
long as the machine runs One
lady sent home for an umbrella the
other evening. during a thunder
shower, and never missed a trick
the whole night long.-Tribune.
Mesa free press., 1896-07-31

A fat French lady despairing!y
says: 81 am so fat that | pray for
u disappointment to make me thin,
but no sooner does the disappoint :
ment come than the JOY at the
prospect of getting thin makes me
latter than ever"
Mesa free press., 1896-07-31

Hitherto in praising a nation
the orator and eulogist have en-
ployed the word warlike. From
the Greeks was learned to wed the
horrible with the beautiful. The
proudest claim of the Athenians
was that they excelled all others
Sin arts and in arms" Let the
United States claim the pure glory
to which they alone of all the ua-
tious, past or present, are entitled,
The powerful and peaceful nation.
Mesa free press., 1896-07-31

The German heath, according to
the popular legend of that country,
was dyed red 10y the blood of un-
believers shed during Charlemagne's
violent efforts to convert the whole
German nation at once.
Mesa free press., 1896-07-31

The survey of the volcano of
Popocatepetl, Mexico, for the pur-
pose of determining the best loca-
ton for an aerial cable railway to
the summit has been completed. 1t
has been determined to start the
line from the ranch of Tlamacus,
and it will be connected with the
interoceanie railroad at the base,
so that the business of shipping
sulphur can be cheaply accomplish
ep, This new railway will be a
great attraction to tourists, who
will now be able to make the ascent
to the summit, $4,000 feet above
the sea, and also descend to the
crater, where the process of ex-
tracing sulphur is being carried
on.
Mesa free press., 1896-07-31
THE WEST AND THE EAST.

tances here are great and person
in order to 60 anywhere must
make quite a Journey. To make
long journeys soon becomes a habit
of westerners, and so westerners
are often met far from home.
The person who ever stays at
home learns little new. The per
son who travels much, observes
much, draws mlany comparisons,
learns much. He learns usefu
things, things that will improve
him, that he can utilize, that make
him more serviceable citizen.
Most western people know not
only about the west, they have
been east and are well informed
concerning eastern places, eastern
people, eastern ideas, habits and
customs. The average westerner
knows not only both sides of the
nation, ne knows both sizes of the
question that concern the nation.
The person who kpows both sides
of a question is really the only one
fitted to Judge of it. Judicious
judges are western Judges, judicious
teachers, lawyers, ministers, doc
tors and business men are likely to
be western men.
An eastern man who has travel
led, one who has been west of the
Mississippi river, is ordinarily mis-
taken for a western man. After
his trip to the west his first re-
mark on reaching home is, swell,
I declare, though had read much
about the west, I never got an idea
of the magnitude Of the western
country, it's thrift and progressive
ness. It beats anything | ever
imagined /" If he be farmer his
property has all shrunken in i'm
portance. His big big trees have
become saplings, his big meadows
have become plots, his big fruits
are dwarfs. He has learned that
the big things, the big projects are
out west, and not only in farming,
but in mining, grazing, manufac-
turing and even in commerce.
An eastern man who has made
a trip through the west is con-
verted man. Ordinarily he is
changed in his views of business, in
his views of finance. He is more
generous man, more intelligent
man. a better man for what the
west has taught him. An eastern
man who has travelled west, nearly
always comes again, often he settles
permanently here.
Western people are accused of
being boastful. Since the west
deals in the gigantic, in nearly all
lines, the accurate truths told down
east by westerners seem fabulous
statements to those who have never
been west. To believe the won
ders of the west one must travel.
To travel requires ambition, and
ambition is characteristic of wes-
terners.
The Mississippi is not a dividing
line between nations. It is not a
division line between clans or sects.
It's passage is as free to inhabitants
of the east as to those of the west.
If eastern people knew the west
better they would be more certain
of it's greatness, more appreciative
of it's Importance, more enthusias-
tic in it's praise. Eastern people
must travel west. They will then
have better knowledge of this
section of the nation, and so be
able to form a more correct estl-
mate of their own.-Stockman.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-08-29
FINANCE AND TRADE

Five assignments were made in the
Cook county (1lls.) court Saturday.
The Frias Hermanos company, en-
gagged in Argentine cattle trade, have
failed. with So 900, 900 liabilities.
The Wabash Screen Door works of
Wabash, Ind, has decided to move it's
factory to Rhinelander, Wis.
On account Of the poor market for
lumber, all the mills at the head of the
lakes have shut down, throwing about
800 men outof work.
The comptroller Of the currency has
been informed of the failure of the City
National bank of San Angeles. Tex. 1t
was capitalized for 500, Oo0.
Watson. Little & Co., large coal deal
ers III Chicago, have made an assign
ment. The failure was caused by a
strike of the workmen at the company's
mines at Brazil. Ind.
The Superior board of trade has de-
cided to allow the Minnesota system to
be retained for the, inspection of wheat
as a compromise. Other grains will have
Wisconsin inspection.
San Francisco banks are being caused
much trouble with people who wish to
deposit silver and check out gold. Some
Of the banks refuse to take out any con.
siderable amount of silver on deposit.