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The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-04-08
Stronger Than Oak,

Foot bridges in Morocco that are used
for heavy traffic have been the subject
Of much concern to the engineers. Elm
planks on oak stringpieces were the ma
terials employed, but these wore out go
rapidly that return to the old style Of
building was proposed. This consisted
Of cables made from the fiber of the
aloe These cables are plated and twist
cd from fiber and are nearly two inches
thick and 81 inches wide. They are
saturated with tar and firmly nailed to
oak planking The ends are fastened by
iron straps. These cables make most ad-
mirable footpaths They are sufficiently
elastic to be pleasant under the feet,
and experience has demonstrated that
they are far more durable than any ma
terial heretofore applied for this pur-
pose
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-04-08

The municipal elections in various
parts of the country are found divid-
ing the honors between the two pol
itical parties. In Montana, Living
ston, Butte and Anaconda go demo-
cratic for the head of the ticket, but
the republicans invariably get sop
of consolation, and especially so in
Butte where they elect almost every
thing else but mayor. Great Falls,
Missoula and Bozeman 60 republic
an. AT Neihart a Citizens ticket
was elected without opposition.
Outside the state, the notably re-
publican towns are Duluth, Milwau-
kee, Cincinnati and Columbus.
Those going democratic are Madison,
Racine, Toledo, Chicago and Cleve-
land. In many places, regardless of
the partisan cry, the election was de-
cided on purely local issues.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-04-08
CROOKS AND CRooKEDNEss

Medway, Mass, savings bank
burgled for few hundred.
DR.. Corey, Tacoma, shoots his
wife in bed. Says he was laboring
under a nightmare.
Sam Wertheim, Charleston, S. c.,
beats out his own brains with pa
per weight. He was mad.
Joe Wright hung at Charleston,
Nd, for killing Bill Newcomb,
Nov. 5, 1897. Both colored.
Lew. Dennis, Bellefonte, Va, kills
his father to save his mothers life.
The old man was choking her to
death.
Puhan, a life convict for murder
ing his sweetheart in Chicago last
June, suicides by hanging himself
IN the Joliet prison.
w. B. Turner, Falls Church, Va,
murders his wife and suicides with a
gun. Melancholia. He leaves $780,
600, but no children.
The Younger boys, who have
served quarter of century in the
Minnesota penitentiary, will be re-
leased on parole, by act of the leg
islature.
Seltner brothers, Bowling Green,
Ohio, kill a lawyer and then defy ar
rest for several hours, killing Whit
tenmeyer, a member of the posse.
They finally surrender.
Geo. Bidwell, last of the two
brothers died in Butte hospital of
pneumonia. The Bidwells gained
fame by defrauding the bank of
England out of 50, 100000.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-04-08
NEWS.

Colorado Legislature legalizes box
ing contests.
Cuban assembly has voted to dis,
band the army.
Bellaire, o., steel company raises
wages 10 per cent.
Continental Cotton Oil company.
Trenton, organizes with $6,O00,0O0.
In Philadelphia 1900 bricklayers
strike on account of the wage ques
ton.
Fargo starts the spring by spend
ing $50, 900 on it's streets for pave
ment.
The fifteenth Minnesota was mus
tered out at Augusta, Ga, last
week.
Lake Carriers association have
raised the wages of boat crews IS a
month.
Jack Everhardt will meet Charlie
Burns at Memphis, Apr. II, for 20
rounds.
Wheeling, w. Va, street rail way
tied up by strike of employees for
higher wages.
Baroness Hirsch of Paris is dead.
She leaves several millions bequeath-
ed to charities.
Tom Ryan will battle Dan Cree
don 25 rounds wherever the most
money is offered.
The Am. Smelling and Refining
company organizes at Trenton with
$65, 100000 of capital.
The Lewisohn brothers of New
York spend $257,O0O for copper
mines near Knoxville, Tenn.
Armour Felt works in Chicago de-
stroyed by fire last week, and num-
ber of employees expire in the ruins.
Gus Rubin will meet Peter NAH
er in 10 round bout before the
Lenox Athletic club, N. Y, April
18.
The Volga provinces of Russia
are suffering terribly from famine.
Typhus, scurvy and starvation are
carrying off the people.
The Philippine war still goes on.
There is some fighting every day.
The Americans have taken Malolos,
the insurgents capital, about rs
miles north of Manila. Aguinaldo
and his cabinet have fled to the north.
Although there may yet be much
skirmishing in Luzon, it is predicted
that the war will soon be over.
The Edmonton Bulletin is athor-
ity for the news that the Geo B. Nc
Laughlin party has struck good pla-
Ger diggings on fork of Fraser riv-
er in British Columbia. When last
heard from the party had reached a
camp Of prospectors and according
to the Bulletin, they have made a
discovery that pays about $40 day.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-04-08
Final Timber Proof.

y. s: Land Once, Helena, Montana, February
9th. 1899.
Notice is hereby given that Herman A Miller
whose present postoffice address is Vernal
Utah. has filed in this office notice OF his lnten.
ton to make final proof upon timber culture en-
try number 2'a5 for the northwest quarter L41
OF section thirty 1911. township seventeen
M north of range nine [9l east. and that the
testimony OF the said Herman A. Miller will be
taken before Peter Hansen, Clerk OF the Dis
trict Court of Uinta county, at his office in the
city Of Vernal, Utah, on the 18th day OF April
1899, and that the testimony of two of the wit
nesses named below will be taken before W. M
COckrill, U, ). Commissioner for the district of
Montana at his once in Great Falls, Cascade
county, Montana, on the 18th day of April 1899
Claimant names the following witnesses to
prove that he has in all respects complied with
the timber culture law, namely: James w. Lee
OF Geyser, Montana. Charles Carthrae and
Charles Nollar OF Kibbey, Montana, and George
Nollar of Great Falls, Montana.
GEORGE D. GREENE.
First publication March 4, 1899. Register.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-04-08
The Finest Train In the World

The Finest Train in the World.
The finest train in the world is the
"New Northwestern Limited" which
leaves Minneapolis and st. Paul every
night for Chicago, via the North western
line. This magnificent train, from the
mammoth engine, patterned after the fa-
nous "999," to the list car ia the train,
is brand new, and represents the latest
and best ideas for absolute comfort and
luxury while travelling.
Besides the splendid buffet library car
really clubroom on wheels, there is a
magnificent private compartment Sleep
ing car, just the thirg for ladies, famil.
les or those desiring privacy, luxuriously
appointed standard sleeping cars and the
most comfortable and well-equipped day
coaches ever offered The travelling public.
This "New Limited" train is admitted
by the press as well as by thousands of
people of Minnesota and states west who
have inspected it, and also by many
Others of this western country who have
recently rode on it, az being without any
question the finest tram in the world,
and no extra charge i,made for any class
of passengers for its superior accommo-
dations.
Tickets via this ptpular line may be
secured from agents IF the Northern Pa
cific railway, who will also make sleep
ing car reservations; or, apply to Capt.
M. M. Wheeler, travelling passenger agt.,
Miles city, Mont, or to T. w. Teasdale,
G. p. A., st. Paul. MINI.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-04-08

One day recently the Minnesota
house members had a free for all
word contest, discussing immaterial
inconsistencies over the difficulties
under which the house was laboring
under. On the passage of certain
measure, a running comment was
made, and member is represented
as saying:
am filled, Mr.. Speaker, with no
inconsiderable fear and intrepidity
when I indulge in retrospections in
to the future of our great common
wealth.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-04-08
Usually the Case,

There was once a poor boy who
while walking along saw pin on the
pavement before him. Quickly the lit
tie lad staid his steps and picking up
the pin stuck it carefully and securely
In his coat.
A rich man CHANGING to pass at that
time saw the action, and was much i'm
pressed by it, so much 80 that he took
the boy into his bank and finally adopt
ed him.
Thirty years have passed and the
erstwhile poor boy is South African
millionaire. The other day he drew q
check for 60, 600 and gave it to for.
mer schoolmate who had not pro spered
in the race Of life.
"All that / am now owe to you,
john" said the millionaire.
"But l don't understand, " stammer-
ed the beneficiary.
Simple enough. If l hadn't hated
you 30 at school, should never have
picked up that pin to put ON your seat. I"
Pearson g Weekly.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-04-08
Desert Land Final Proof.

U: 8, Land Ofiice at Helena, Montana, Mar.
Is, 1899.
Notice is hereby given that John A. Grove of
Geyser, Montana, has filed in this ONCE, notice
land claim No. 324O for lots three {3) and six (s]
and the southeast quarter C<) OF the northwest
quarter Cd and the northeast quarter G4) of
the southwest quarter 1z) OF section six (6) in
township seventeen 40 north Of range ten QO)
east before w. NJ. COckrill. U. s. Commissioner
at Greet Falls. Montana, on Saturday the 29th
day of April 1899.
He names the following witnesses to prove
the complete irrigation and reclamation OF said
land, viz: Robert Craig of Great Falls Mont
ana, William A. Conklin. Albert Forrest.
lain and Elizabeth X. Ragar all Of Geyser, Cas-
cade county, Montana.
GEORGE ID. GREENE, Register.
First publication March 49, 1899
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-04-08

Jas. P. Bole, representing the
Great Falls Tribune is in camp this
week hustling in the interest of that
bright journal. The Tribune is
popular at Neihart, as is demonstrate
ed by the large subscription list.
1t reaches its readers here one day
ahead of the other dailies, and is
fully abreast of the times upon the
leading issues. The Tribune pays
due attention to the camp of Nei-
hart, and hopes to see the place
forge ahead.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-04-08
wanted--A Patont.

Among the strange applications which
reach the patent Office one, filed some
years ago. was most extraordinary, it
being petition for patent for an ant
guard which consisted in merely draw
ing chalk mark around table or 9TH
er place by which 1t was claimed the
approach of ants was stopped 1t seems
that chalk makes an ants legs slip as
soaping track prevents a railway en-
gine from starting The petition was
novel and caused considerable amuse-
ment. The application, however, was
refused on the ground that there was
nothing new in the invention, that
chalk had been used for such purposes
before and that such ideas were not pat
entable-
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-04-08
Notice for Publication.

y. $: Land Once at Helena, Montana, Mar.
18th, 1899
Nntlce Is hereby given that the following
named settler hah filed notice of his intention to
that said proof will be made before w. NJ
Cockrtll United States Commissioner for the
district of Montana at his ONCE in Great Falls,
Montana, on 80 day of April, 1899, viz: William
Larlfn, who made homestead entry No. 5S75 for
the east half southwest quarter of section 5,
northeast quarter northwest quarter, north
west quarter northeast quarter of section 8
Township 16 north of range east, County OF
Cascade, state OF Montana.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land, viz: Charles A. Beckstrom, Au-
gust Anderson, August Olson, Herman John
son, all OF Kibbey Montana.
GEORGE d. GREENE, Register.
First publication March I8, 1889.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-04-08

A propitious indication of the re-
turn of Greece to the ranks of civili-
zation is found in the vigorous brib-
cry charges now preferred against a
member of the chamber of deputies.
If the rogue escapes, then will that
nation be classed as enlightened, and
then will Montana need to look to
her dearly earned laurels.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-04-08
A Welsh Name.

A correspondent Of London paper
says:
81 met recently with a translation
into English of the name Of the village
in Anglesey which boasts the longest
name in the United Kingdom. send
you copy below. thinking it may in.
terest your readers: 'Llan-f -fair-pwn-
gwyn gyll goger- y Church Mary a
hollow white hazel near to the
chwyrn drobwll Liam Disilio gogo-
goch rapid whirlpool church
tsaint's name) cave red'--that is
the Church of St Mary in a hollow Of
white hazel near to the rapid whirlpool.
and to St Disilio church near to red
cave"
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-04-08
Held Up.

Miss Greener-And so you were in
the train that was held up by robbers?
Wash t you just frightened to death2
Miss Whiting-You'll hardly believe
it, but wasn't frightened bit. The
fact is, when they came into the car
and ordered us to hold up our hands. I
thought it was going to be lecture on
palmistry. and didn't find out differ
emit until it was all over Boston Tran
acript
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-04-08

In the absence of colored pop
ulation it is surprising that the bur
den of the Winston hen roost is be-
ing rapidly taken up, the marauders
working upon the principle that
God helps them that helps them
selves. According to the Prospect
or, a shotgun quarantine has been
established on the poultry yard.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-04-08
Notice Of Forfeiture.

To Edith Bergeron, her heirs, executors, ad.
ministrators or assigns: You are hereby noti-
the Sam Savage lode mining claim for the years
1896 1897 an 1888, in order to hold said premises
under the provisions OF section 1924 revised stat
utes of the united States. And If within ninety
days from the publication of this notice you
fall TO contribute your proportion OF such ex-
penditure as cO-owner, and the cost and expense
of this notice, your interest in said claim will
be forfeited and become the property OF the
subscriber under section 1884.
Dated this 10th day OF March. A. D., 1899.
HERMAN NATHAN.
Richard Bennett, Attorney, Neihart, Mont
First publication, Mar. 1s, 1899
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-04-08

The commissioners of Lewis &
Clark county have decided that
hereafter those who seek county aid
must become occupants of the poor
house, in order to get it. This is a
hard knock on those of us whose oc-
cupation seems to point in the di-
rection of county assistance; but it
is undoubtedly the proper course
Bozeman Chronicle.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-04-08

A communication from K ibbev
was rejected for the reason that the
writer failed to subscribe his name.
This rule is steadfastly adhered to,
not for the public's advantage, but
as an evidence of good faith. A
good news letter is appreciated, but
a publisher must know the name of
his correspondent.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-04-08
Fr.nohmen Fond of Bread.

European nations vary very greatly
in their consumption of bread. The
greatest -four eater in the world is the
Frenchman, who consumes nearly two
pounds day, or 705 pounds a year
This enormous quantity, compared with
the seeming niggardly % pounds q
year eaten by the Scandinavian, marks
the influence Of climatic conditions on
food. Louis Post Dispatch.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-04-08
Notice to Co-Owner.
State of Montana,

County OF Cascade,
To III. G. Klenze his heirs or assigns:
You are hereby notified that the undersigned,
your co-owner, has in accordance with the pro-
visions of section 3 ,3A. of the Revised Statutes
of the United States and the amendment there
to approved Jan. 22 1880, concerning annual la
Dor upon mining claims, performed labor and
made improvements to the value of one hundred
dollars ($lOOOO) in representing for the year 1898
the Chippewa quartz lode mining claim, situate
In Montana lunorganizedl mining district, Cas-
cade county, state OF Montana, the location GER
tifcate of said mining claim being filed for rec
ord on page 577 in boOk7 of lode locations in the
recorders office of Meagher county, Montana, on
May 22, 1895 that the above expenditures were
made to hold said premises under the provisions
Of section 1924, revised statutes of the United
States
And unless you contribute or cause to be con-
trtbuted within ninety days after the service of
this notice by publication upon you, your pro-
portion of said expenditures, together with the
cost OF this notice, all your right title and in
terest in and to the above named claim will be-
come the property Of the undersigned, your co.
owner who has performed the work and made
the required expenditure thereon.
j. E. Collette.
Dated at Neihart, Mont Feb. 13. 1899.
First publication Feb. Is. l899.1
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-04-08

The Ostrich, an English paper that
aims to say nothing disagreeable In
speaking of a building that burns down
in which out Of 400 persons 277 perish,
does not mention them, but says. "Not
less than 1873 were saved" Very sad
news is printed in the smallest type, 90
the experienced reader Is warned No
unpleasant details are given After a
mere statement the paragraph ends
with Continuation on page IL "
There is no thirteenth page.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-04-08

The Nebraska Legislature resolv-
ed vote of thanks for the Nebras-
ka regiment which is fighting in the
Philippines but Governor Pointer
vetoed it. He objected to the
words lighting in defense of the
principles of our government, and
winning new glory to our flag"
The governor said: "' cannot stul-
tify myself and the calm judgment
of thinking people of this common
wealth by approving the statement
that the war of conquest now going
on is truly defined by these words" "
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-04-08

An English paper tells of clergy.
man who had two curates, with the
older of whom he was at swords points.
On being appointed to another living
he decided to take with him the younger
curate, whom he liked, and when he
came to preach his farewell sermon he
chose as his text, abide ye here with
the ass, and and the lad will go yon-
der and worship"
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-04-08

The depredations upon Winston
henroosts is probably due to the
open door policy, so persistently ad-
vocated by the Prospector. Nobody
but fowl fend would be guilty of
such conduct.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-04-08

Pope Leo, Gen. Sherman and
Rudyard Kipling are all out again
after the customary obituaries have
been all but published. They ought
to congratulate each other.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-04-08

A missionary saved his life by
singing Crock of Ages" to a lot of
cannibals, who incontinently fed.
This illustrates the moving power of
music.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-04-08

Prospects indicate an especially
active year for Neihart, and the cit
izens of this place may congratulate
themselves upon the outlook.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-04-08
NEIHART, MONTANA APRIL 8, 1899.

There is talk of recognizing the
Neihalt rod and gun club. This
forecasts large crop of lies of the
'99 pattern.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-04-08
A Matter of Fees.

Invalid would rather be dead than
as ami
Attending Physician-Ah, madam.
you should live and-er-let ive.-Ds.
troit Journal
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-04-08

Notices for the HERALD must be in
not later than / p. m. Friday.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-04-08
Terms of Subscription.

One year, So. 90; Six no., $3.50; Three mo. 75c.
Advertising rates furnished on application
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-04-08

The monthly treasury statement
shows the governments debt March
81 to be 81, ,149, sos, ,563, which is a
decrease for March of s8,398, 1928.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-04-08
VOL. TX. NO. 10.
The Neihart Herald 4.

PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY BY
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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-06-03
RESIST DISEASE.

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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-06-03
FEMALE ASTRONOMER.

Miss Elizabeth Brown, the English
astronomical observer, who has just
died, observed several total eclipses of
the sun, going in 1887 to Kineshma,
near Moscow; in 1889 to Trinidad, and
in 1896 to Vadso, in Lapland. The
London Globe says of her: Her pow
ers of organization, especially in con-
nection with the British Astronomical
association, and her skill as an artist
were of the greatest service to the as
tronomers of this country, and she
proved an admirable director of the
solar section of the association"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-06-03
CHOLERA IN INDIA.
Death Rate Reaches over 200 Per Day
i'm Karachi

BOMBAY, May 25.-Cholera is raging
i'm Karachi, the principal seaport town
of SINCE Two hundred and thirty-two
new cases were officially reported yes
terday and 20S deaths for the day.
The official returns show a total of
1897 cases and of 1899 deaths since the
beginning of the outbreak.
Karachi, or Kurrachoo, is on an inlet
of the indian ocean, eighteen miles from
the west branch of the Indus. The town
was taken by the British in 1899, and
was retained as a military post. Ac-
cording to the census of 1891, its popu-
lation is about 100000. A railway ex-
tends from Karachi to Hyderabad. OF
late years the town has been rebuilt and
greatly improved, and it is now one OF
the chief seaports of India.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-06-03
KDDAKS AND
CAMERAS

Everyone who has ever
done any work in Photog-
raphy will appreciate the
many advantages obtained by
using a Camera made by the
Reichenbach, Morey & Will
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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-06-03
DEATH ROLL.

NEW YORK. May pa Washing
ton special to the Herald says: Adj
iutant General Corbin has prepared
this statement of the number of
deaths which have occurred in the
army since the beginning of the war
with Spain:
In Cuba, 1899; in Porto Rico, 2S7; at
Honolulu, As; in the Philippines, COG;
in the United States. 3S72: total. goo