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bagged so many ducks, chickens, snipe
ard pigeons. He is equally skillful with
| the rod. Mr.. Peters lives in Peoria and
the young women who We're lucky enough
to figure in the venture are his daugh-
ters. Miss Anna and Miss Louise Peters.
All four were in a roomy punt the
young women in the stern, Mr.. Peters
| rowing, and Mr.. Martin in front casting
with a minnow. They worked slowly
down the lake east from the hotel, fish
ing close to the shore, on the proposition
that the bass had come up out of the lake
to the spring holes along the bank. \ lit
| tie way down the shore is a famous log.
1t is not rmoe than 25 feet from the bank,
but it is probably in spring hole. The
bass seen to be particularly fond of it
and nearly everybody who goes by gets
at least good healthy strike from under
it's shadow. Just before they got to the
log Miss Anna Peters exclaimed:
"Oh. see the turtles head sticking up
out of the hole in the log!'
That's no turtle said Mr. Martin.
That's a snakes head--a big water
moccasin-the first one that's been seen
here in years-and he's a big One-watch
me hook him.
With that Mr.. Martin made a cast at
the snakes head. He had long bamboo
pole and stout line and his minnoW,
being hooked through the mouth, left
the point and barb of the hook clear.
Even under these circumstances the
chances against the angler were thou
sand to one. But the cast was true and
the hook fell just across the neck of the
snake. Mr.. Martin gave quick jerk
and the hook sank deep into the snakes
neck. He gave a stout tug and out of
the hollow log came a bourfoot water
moccasin.
His snakeship was taken very much
by surprise and set off at a rate only ex-
ceiled by a badly scared bass. Mr.. Mar
tin yanked him toward the boat. At this,
fright gave way to rage and the snake
started on bee line for the boat He
came like torpedo boat, head up, and
tongue shooting back and forth. He
curved in and out of the water like the
traditional sea serpent, and he made the
water boil behind him.
Young women, as rule, are not fond
of snakes, and about this time the two
ladies began to show unmistakable signs
of interest in the proceedings.
But Mr.. Martin had a strong arm and
a quick eye. He gave the snake the butt
of his stout bamboo pole and succeeded
in checking him in his mad career and
swerving him off to one side. The snake
made repeated rushes at the boat, Mr..
Martin skillfully checking him and keep
ing him at a safe distance. This sort of
treatment took good deal of the ginger
out of the moccasin, and after minute
or SO of fast and furious plunges he turn
ed tail and made a dash for liberty.
Mr.. Martin played him as before until
his rage and strength Waned. Then, quick
as a fash, he brought down the heavy
bamboo pole with all his force on the
snakes head. 1t was a terrific blow and
ii made Mr.. Snake see stk's, or Whatever
corresponds to them in the snake world.
He came in tamely to the boat, and sew
eral heavy blows from an oar in the
hands of Mr.. Peters laid him out limp
Daily inter mountain., 1899-09-02

and sucked the blood from the scratch:
Then he remarked to his frightened COM
paniOnS:
Now, don't get frightened. I'm not.
This snake got rid of all his poison in
fighting us. Besides, I've sucked the
scratch clean as a whistle. I'll watch it
pretty close. and il it begins to swell
which it won't--then it's time to get
worried. In the meantime let's so on with
our fishing."
SO they cut the snake in two and threw
the pieces in the lake and went on with
their bass fishing. Mr.. Martins finger
did not swell and he has seen no evidence
of poison up to date.
Daily inter mountain., 1899-09-02
FISHERMAN CATCHES BIG SNAKE

Chicago Inter Ocean: One day last
week F.. T Martin and C. O. Peters and
two young women left the Hotel Under
cliff to fish for black bass. Mr.. Martin is
a noted shot and has probably killed
more birds on the marsh, over the stub
BILE, and at the traps than any man in
Illinois. His friends say that there is not
a man in the United States who has
Daily inter mountain., 1899-09-02

royalists, and, though not upon the
throne, he has insisted upon the cere-
mony and homage due prince who
might some day be king. This has also
pleased his people
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-20
BLACK LACK REWARD.
Ore Thousand Dollars to be Paid By the POStOffiCe Department.-
 Marshal Higgins.
 Wants it all.

It seems that the captors of Bla K Jack collecting the reward offered for his ar 1 rest as the several posses experienced in locating his whereabouts about a year ago. Sheriff Ben Clark is in receipt of q letter from an attorney in Washington Stating that Deputy Marshal Higgins of i New Mexfro had filed claim in the Post Office Department at Washington 1 for the reward offered by the Govern ment for the capture of Black Jack who was wanted by the authorities for the l robbery of the Post office at San simon Deputy Marshal Higgins has always laId claim to all the reward offered for ! the capture of Black Jack although tn | gentleman played very unimportant part in his killing. In fact it was a scratch that he was member of the posse at all. When Black Jacks gang made an attempt to hold I'D the train at Grants station New Mexico, the last time, the holdup proved decided fail ure. Instead ot stopping the regular passenger train as they supposed, a train load Of gnafds had been sent out in advance and when the train stopped thirty armed men jumped off with Win chesters ready 10 give battle.
 Black Jack and his pals saw that some one had betrayed them and retreated into the mountains where consultation was held and they came to the co lclusion that one of the gang named Anderson was the betrayer and they buried him there Tn the canyon. They came on over into Graham county and stopped at ranch where they were in d habit of get ting supplies. While there they told the rancher of the failure they had made and the killing of Anderson. While this conversation was going on in the house Jim Shaw was lying outside of the wIn- dow on cot where he could see and hear everything that was going on. When the rancher heard of Anderson's death he proved to Black Jack that it was not Anderson who had betrayed the gang but that Shaw was responsible for the failure of the holdup. Hearing this Shaw knew that his life was in jeopardy and his only safety lay in flight He ran around the house 10 the corral and began sadding his horse.
 Just as he had got the saddle on the horse Black ack appeared in the door and asked. "Where are you going Jim " Shaw saw that moments delay meant his death. As he e.finished frightening the
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-20

Fhe United States assay alice has published report on the mineral production of Montana for 1898. It places the production of gold at 253,S fine ounces; value, S4.247,- 9l2. Silver, ,818, 66l fine ounces, value, sI4, 159,482. Copper, 216,- 979,3 fine pounds; value, S29, lO2,- 617. Lead, 1,4O3, ,592 pounds; val ue, s909,655. Total value of min- eral production s5l,3l9.O67. The state leads the world in total min eral output, but 1t is the third state inthe production of gold. Colorado and California leading Tn that pro- duct. Silver in Montana is entire- ly by product.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-20
ALOcOed Negro.

Deputy Sheriff Billy Hart broug ht from Clifton last Thursday a negro named Floyd Langston who had become decided loco. He imagInes that a band of negroes are pursuing him to death, and he is constantly lodging them discuss ing probable means of making hls escape Langston is also a cocaine fiend. The officers have kept him we'll supplied with the drug as in a "doped" condition he was easily managed. He was examined Sat urday before Probate Judge Moody and was committed 50 the territor- ial asylum at Phoenix, and Mir. Fred Dysart left Monday with him. --Ex.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-20
SHOT HIMSELF.
A. J Van COtt Has Family TrOub-
 les Attempts Suicide.


 les Attempts Suicide.
 4. J. Van Cott, an empIoye of ". L. TrlmbIe & Co.'S livery stable attempted to commit suicide shortly before l o'clock this afternoon o1i-T7It street near the corner of Broadway and Lead av- enue by shooting himself through the left lung with revolver. He staggered short distance and fell down but had | not succeeded in killing himself. f5 was taken into the house of Mrs. Spade, SIS south Broadway where his wife and four children are stopping. Dr. Pearce' was called and after examining the wound he directed that the man be re. moved to the city building.
 ThA cause the attemted suicide was family troubles extending over a period of two years, in which time Mrs. Van Cott has refused to live with hrm and has supported herself and the children by working out.
 Just 9 few minutes before the shoot ing he went 10 the house where hiswIfS and children are stopping. The story as told by Mrs. Van Cott is about as follows: "I have come to bid you good bye." he said in the beginnlng. His wife asked him if he was going to leave town and he answered no and tEen stated that he understood she was going to Jemez Springs to take charge Of Buzzieman's hotel. Upon receiving an affirmative answer he said he hoped she would do well, an asked to kiss Nellie. the youngest child good by. With this he left remaking that "he wonid see his God to-day, and pulling a revolver out of his pocket and simint It near his heart, Mrs. VanCott though that this was another of his idle threats. and went into the honse. She had hadiy clssed the door when she heard shot, and rusing out dicovered her husband with the smoke coming from his mouth and hose, place the re- volver back in his pocket. stagger g short distance and fall do VII. She rushed 10 him, as did also man who had seen the deed. the clothes were on fire, and after this had been exiting Hish-d, they carried him into the house where he was Kept until Dr. Pearce. the ciSy physician, ordered hun removed to the city building.
 Mrs. Van Cott worked for Mrs HopS k'ns all winter in the Torlina house in the southern Tt of town. She states that Van C0tt frequently came down to see his wife, and made threats agalnst her as well as against himself.
 At the time of going 10 press Van Colt resting easily. and will probably recover. In speaking to friend arter the shooting, Van Cott remark ed: i'll make sure thrng of it rexs time. .''-A.buquerque Citizen.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-20
Nothing to DO but Work.

Nothing to do but work, Nothing to eat but food, Nothing to wear but clothes, To keep one from being nude. Nothing to breathe but air, Quick as flash 'tis gone. Nowhere to fall but off, Nowhere to stand but on, Nothing to sing but songs, An well Alas! Alack Nowhere to go but out, Nowhere 10 come but back, Y othing to read but words, Nothing to cast but votes. Nothing to hear but sounds, Nothing to sail but boats, Nothing to comb but hair. Nowhere to sleep but in bed. Nothing to weep but tears, Nothing to bury but dead. Nothing to see but sights, Nothing to quench but thirst, Nothing to have but what we've got, Thus through life we're cursed. Nothing to strike but gait. Everything moves hat goes, Nothing at all but common sense Can ever withstand these woes.
 -Ex
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-20

Last week strange coincidence occurred at Mammoth over the death of A. J. Ritter. Ills son Carson went to the telegraph off1ce to notify brother of deceased in California of the sad event, when he found a dispatch announcing, the death of that self same brother. who had also died suddenly that very day.-Tribune.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-20
Worth Rendering.

That asparagus purges the blood.
 That tomatoes act directly on he liver.
 That spinach and dandelion leaves re excellent for tue kidneys.
 That onions are preventative md oftentinos a euro fer malarial ever.
 That, if possible, vegetables hould be cooked the same day hey are gathered.
 That poultry should never be .aten until 12 or II hours after it killed.
 That miIdew spots can be re- moved if they are rubbed with mixture of soap and chalk. That warm bread and cake can he eally cut by using knife which as been heated in boiling water.
 That peas and beans are Che most utritous of vegetables, contain ng as much carboa as wheat and IoubIe the amount oi muscles form ng food.
 That small pinch of carbonate ,f soda in the water preserves the no color of vegetables and lessens the unpleasant odor of cabbage and onIons when cooking.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-20
Rnck1en,s Arniea saIve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores. Tetter. Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns. and all skin EruP tions, and positively cures Plies, or no. pay required. It is guaranteed to giv perfect satisfaction or money refunded p, ce 25 cents per box. For Sale by 5 Jhons Drug Co.'S drug store
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-20

Another "note from Explorer Andree" has been found on the shores of Iceland. The frequent appearance ot these documents on- ly serves to emphasize the fact that the professor himself IS extremely slow in showing up.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-20

When a girl learns. and has the tr"ngth of character to combine truthfulness and kindness, and dis cards the use of deceit, she becomes a woman and a jewel even though she cannot read or write her own name.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-20

The United States producing 36 per cent of the silver of the world eught to control the price of the metal. If the smeltcr combine does not engineer drive Tn silver they will have overlooked golden op- portunity.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-20

Miles declines to comment on tho beef courts report with the words duty is done." Alger seems 10 think that Miles is done-and done brown. Bnt there are few million people who think other wise
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-20

A new South Carolina law makes the county in which lynehing oc- CUTS pay the victims relatives S2.- 900: This may bring the lynchers up with a round lur:.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-20

Secretary Alger is liable to get his foot into the embai imed beet business if he is not more carefnl, through his attempts to publicly criticize General Miles.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-20

Since January l. the typhoid fever record in Philadelphia is 57S7 cases and SIS deaths, or three times the casualty list of the war with the Filipinos.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-20

The great increase in copper values has sent copper shares out of sight. Michigan mines valued at 46,0oo, ,OO0s in 1899 are now quoted in the market at 9O,000,- OOOS.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-20

John Sherman refuses to be a candidate for Governor of Ono. John must be very sick man to refuse anything in the way of po- fiticaf preterment.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-20

The schooner Loyal, plying be- tween Seattle and the Alaska coast, is reported lost with twelve persons on board.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-20

If you have mining property to dispose of don't sit around and wait for a buyer, but advertise it in your local papers.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-20

When you need more outdoor exercIse remember that a four pound axe will answer the purpose as we'll as high grade bicycle.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-20

A man with nervous tempera- ment who e1tly began sleeping out claims that eight of the nine lives of a common cat are spent in vocal culture.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-20
EMBARRASSMENT. Definitions of a feeliug Every One Has Sometimes Had.
Have you ever

Have you ever
 Tried to save time in barber shop by getting shave with your three inch collar on?
 Stepped off moving cable car back ward or tried to connect prematurely with one on slippery pavement?
 Taken off your hat to lady ac- quaintance in preliminary canter on bicycle?
 Had 300 pound lady repose graceful lv on your pet corn III crowded street car?
 If you have done any or all these things you will know what embarrass- meitt means.-New York World.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-20

No growing town, containing any public spiritedness can long be re- spected without being incorporat, ed.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-20
ADVERTISING RATES

inch mos. $1. mos. $l, 50 8 mos. $2. mos. s. 1 year $5
 inches mos $1 50 2 mos. S2,5O, 3 mos. s. 6 mos $4,5O year $7,50.
 Ii column l mos $2 mos. $3. 8 mos. $4 mos. $6 year $1O.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-20

No matter how honest a man may be he will never admit that hIs badness is due to old age.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-20

The very best friend you have on earth IS still much better triond to himself than he is to you.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-20

It is not very often you hear of any one leaving the valley for good but they are coming in thick and fast.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-20
DO IT YOURSELF M'KINLEY.
Who Will Haul Eown inc American Flag From Where it
 Been Placed?

Been Placed? The following poem written by Clark Haven hed Tn the Los Angeles Herald and editor the Herald having written hour relative the Philippine aggression Yes haulthe starry Wheeert o tyranny; Heed not the tyrants and frown, But from infamy. Wipe out the stain, the deep disgrace, That dimsits glory fame And denthral the struggling race Who die in freedoms acredns Have u Of liberty That should dealt the IS thrust And the mound OCT freedoms grave? the recall le all menk Iris justIce makes great and free And give redress every blow That brands with perfdY. they wr
 not O subdue; prophets kill
 Ts to be just and true e rising shame andsor blent; With soul embrued with martyrss blood
 You stumble
 Tried n the fire
 geams trut light
 We bravey your healess, senessre
 And plead and pray, God the right.
 pray each patriot soul and then
 The ed speed
 To dying count.
 And the isles with liberty. Yuma, T.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-20

Wonderful arc the cures by Hoods Sarsapari.la and yet t IS only because ,as the one true blood purifier, it makes pure, rich, healthy, lfe-giving blood. Hoods Pills for the liver and bowels, act easily, yet promptly. 95ez
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-20

Seen the horse you have bet you last cent on left at the post7
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-20

That spinach and dandelion leaves re excellent for tue kidneys.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-20

That onions are . preventative md oftentilnos a cure fer m'alarial ever.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-20

That asparagus purges the blood.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-05-20

That, if possible, vegetables houId be cooked the same day hey are gathered.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-03-30

90 head stock cattle for sale
Address or apply to G. B. Perkins,
Dupuger,
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-03-30
Notice to Creditors.

Estate OF Joseph Lafrance
deceased. Notice is hereby given
by the undersigned, executor of
the last will OF Joseph Lefranoe
deceased, to the creditors of and
all persons having claims against
the said deceased, to exhibit them
with the necessary vouchers, with
IN tour months after the publica~
ton of this notice, to the said exe~
cutor at the store of Jos. Hirshberg
& Co., Dupuyer, Montana the same
being the place for the transaction
of the business Of said estate in the
county of Teton, state of Montana,
Dated February 18th 1899.
CARL HARRIS, Executor.
James Sulgroye, attorney for
estate.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-03-30
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Helena, Mont,
March. ID. 1899.
estate.

Notice is hereby given that the
following named settler has filed
notice of his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made
before C. E. Prescott, U. S. com,
missioner, at Dupuyer, Mont, on
May l, 1899, viz.
Mark S. Darling for H. E. No
Gas, for the nw4 NED, ne4 rw4
SCI 22, sea sw4, sw4 se4 sec Is,
tip % n, + l W.
He names the following wit
nesses to prove his continuous
residence upon and cultivation of,
said land, viz: Walter Matthews,
Ole Strand and E H. Morrison, O.
Pondera and Fred D. Kingsbury
of Dupuyer, Mont.
George P. Greene, Register.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-03-30

FOR SALE. 1900 sheep, a., 600.
cattle and two Norman stations
D, A. Richardson, Great rails.
A fine line Of new clothing has
been added to F. D. King5ury's
mammoth stock of general mer:
chandise.
Boots and shoes made to order
and all kinds of repairing neatly
done at e B. Armstrong;. Salts
factionu garanteed.
For Sale. Ranch of 100 acres,
urder irrigation. Well fenced.
Good buildings. Also go head o.
stock cattle. Inquire of Il. P
Dean, Dupuyer, Mont.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-03-30
Notice for Publication.

EUnited States and ONCE, Helena, Mont,
March %, 1899.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of his inter-
ton to make final proof in support of his
claim and that said proof will be made be-
fore James M. Wilcox, U, S. Commissioner at
Shelby, Teton Co., Mont, on May 20, 1899, viz
Willirm Dawes for Ii, e. No. SIT for the e.
SCI sec Z, sw4 sw4, lot 3, sec 8, tp 81 n r west
He names the following Witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and %cultiva-
ton of said land, sviz. James A. Johnson
Henry Il. Stotenberg, Joseph Hilger an
James A. Smith. all of Shelby, Teton Co,
Mont,
George D. Greene. Register.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-03-30
DESERT LAND, FINAL PROOF.
Land Office at Helena, Mont,
MafchA9. 1899.

~
NOTICE is hereby given that Tim
othy Conner Of Dupuyer, Teton
county. Montana, has filed notice
of intention to make proof on his
desert land claim No. 1929. for the
se4 secs, tp 27n,r8 W,
Also that William J. Kennedy of
Dupuyer, Teton county, Montana
has filed notice of intention to
make proof on his desert land claim
No. 1925, for the lots 2 and 3, ne4
sw4, NJ se4, So NED, and SEA nw4,
sec, Z, tip 27 n, r 8w, before G, e.
Trescott, U. S Commissioner Du~
puyer, Mont, on the goth day OF
April 1899.
They name the following wit
nesses to prove the complete irrig,
alton and reclamation OF said land:
R. D. Anderson, VIM. j. Kennedy,
M. Thos. Manix, Timothy Connor,
Geo. W. Magee and Carl Harris al
of Dupuyer, Mont.
George d. Greene, Register,
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-03-30

For SALE 100 head of good
stock cattle, also 100 acres Of hay
land in the Dry Forks. viii cut
100 tons of hay per year. Plenty
of water for stock purposes. Land
is well fenced. vii; sell cattle
separate if desired. This is q bona
fide sale and is not advertised for
effect, First cone, first served.
]. A. VAN BysKIRK,
Dupuyer, Mont.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-03-30
Dissolution Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the
firm of Pike & Dean, doing BUSH
ness at Dupuyer, Teton County,
Montana, is this day dissolved.
All accounts of said firm are pay
able to Frank Pike, who will pay
all Indebtedness of said firm.
T. j. Dean,
Frank Pike.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-03-30
Notice for Publication.


Isolated Tract, Public Land Sale,
Notice is hereby given that in
pursuance of Instructions from the
Commissioner of the General Land
Office, under authority vested in
him by section 2455, U S. REVISED
Statues, as amended by the act of
Congress approved February 2f,
1895, we will proceed to offer at
public sale on the 10Th day OF
April, next, at 10 O'Clock a, M, at
this office, the following tract OF
land, to-wit;
Lot 8, Sc, 8 tip 80 H., RI W, AUD
lot 4, sec 10, tip 80 n, + / ",
Amy and all persons claiming
adversely the above described
lands are advised TO file their
claims in this office, on or before
the day above designated for yhe
commencement OF said sale, other
wise their rights will be forfeited.
George 2. Greene, Register.
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P. Gray.
j. Hyde.
Notice OF Election,

The Annual Meeting of School
District No. 2, Teton County,
State of Montana, for the election
of one Trustee, will be held on Sat-
urday, April 1st, 1899, at the Dis
trict School house.
The polls will be open between
the hours of two and six o'clock
p. NJ.
G. B, PERKINS,
WI. Co#GILL,
J. 4. VANBUsKIRK,
Trustees of District No. 2.
Dated March "A, 1899,