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The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1900-07-18
Story of q Slave,

To be bound hand and foot for years
by the chains of disease is the worst
form of slavery. George D. Williams,
OF Manchester, Mich, tells how such a
slave was made free. He says: "My
wife has been so helpless for five years
that she could not turn not over in bed
alone. After using two bottles of
Electric Bitters, she is wonderfully
improved and able to do her own work.
This supreme remedy for female dis
eases quickly cures nervousness, sleep
lessrless, melancholy, headache, back
ache, falnting and dizzy spells. This
ntiracle-working medicine is god
send to weak, sickly, run down people.
Every bottle guaranteed. Only 50
cents. Sold by Bitter Root Drug
store.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1900-07-18
No Right to Ugliness.

The woman who is lovely in face
form and temper will always have
friends, but one who would be attrac-.
tive must keep her health. If she IS
weak, sickly and all run down, she
will be nervous and irritable. If she
has constipation or kidney trouble, her
impure blood will cause pimplesv
hlotches, skin eruptions and wretch
ed complexion. Electric Bitters is the
best medicine in the world to regulate
the stomach, liver and kidneys and to
purify the blood. It gives strong
nerves, bright eyes, smooth velvety
skin, rich complexion. 1t will make
good-looking, charming woman of
rundown invalid. Only 50 cents at
Bitter Root Drug Co.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1900-07-18
OFFICIAL
Synopsis Of the Proce .dlngs u the
Board OF county commlsslonefs,
In Special Session.

Wednes 'ay, July 11th, 1900.
Board met at 10 a. IN. with all meus.-
bers present:
The following bids for the coustruc-
ton of the court. house were received.
George Dildine, SO ,569.
Boardman & Warner, SO, ,9O9.
Both proposals were rejected, ,as they
were considered too high and exceeded
the 81, 900 limit; and the county clerk
was instructed to readverti3e in the Of
fetal paper of the county aud also in
the Anaconda Standard for bids to be
submitted on Monday, July 3Oth, 1900,
at 10 a. m.
A special meeting of the board was
ordered for July 30th, 1900, at 10 a. M,
for the purpose of examining bids and
awarding contract for the construction
of the court house, and to take any
other action considered necessary in
regard to the construction Of the coun.
ty buildings.
On motion adjourned.
Approved
J. r. RAwLrNs, Chairman.
Attest
HOWARD D. SMART, Clerk.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1900-07-18
The Best Remedy for Stomach and
Bowel Troubles.

II have been in the drug business
for twenty years and have sold most
all of the proprietary medicines of any
note. Among the entire list I have
never found anything to equal Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy for all stomach aud bowel
troubles" says o. w. Wakefield, of
Columbus, Ga. "This remedy cured
two severe cases of cholera inorbus in
my family and have recommended
and sold hundreds of bottles of it
to my customers to their en-
tire satisfa ction. It affords a quick
and sure cure in pleasant form.'
For sale by the Hamilton Drug and
Jewelry Co.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1900-07-18
Attention Builders.

Notice IS hereby given that sealed
bids will be received by the clerk of
School District No. %, Ravalli county
until July Is. 1900, for the construction
of new school house.
Plans and specifications for same
can be seen at the home of M. NJ.
Williams near Victor. Mont. Ger
titled check of 10 per cent must accom-
pany all bids. The board reserves
the right to reject any or all bids.
M. M. WILLIAMS,
J. F. WILLIAMS, Trustees
Ely DOWNING,
KATE SIPPLE,
Clerk of School District No. %, Victor,
Montana.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1900-07-18
EIGHT HOURS IN ARIZONA.
Senator Clark Grants Il to His EN-.
pl0yes In the United Verde Mines.

Butte, July IA special from Je-
rome, Arizona, to the Miner, says w.
A. Clark surprised his employees there
this morning by announcing that he
would grant eight hours to all men
working under ground and an increase
of Is per cent in wages, to take effect
Immediately. This news was receive d
with great satisfaction and many of
the men arc now celebrating the event.
No other mines in the territory have
adopted the eight hour system. The
concession meets with great favor
among the men.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1900-07-18
Dissolution Of co-partnership.

The co-partnership heretofore exist
ing between the undersigned, Russ
Downing, Thomas Burns and Charles
Donovan, of Hamilton, Mont. In the
conduct of the saloon business at what
is known as the Tammany saloon, in
Hamilton, Mont, has been this day by
mutualconsent dissolved, Thomas Burns
and Charles Donovan retiring from
the business. Russ Downing will con-
tinue said business collect all accounts
due said partnership and pay all obi.
cations of said partnership business.
Dated this Ninth day of July, 1900.
Russ DOWNING.
CHARLES DONOVAN
TON BURNS.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1900-07-18
Alias Summons.

In the District Court of the Fourth
judicial District of the State of Mon
tana, in and for the county of Ravalli.
James d. Powers, plaintiff, VS.. Ny
da Susan Powers, defendant.
The State of Montana sends Greet
ing to the above named Defendant:
You are hereby summoned to an
swer the complaint in this action
which is filed in the Office of the Clerk
of this Court, a copy of which is here
with served upon you, and to file your
answer and serve copy thereof upon
the plaintiffs attorney within twenty
days after the service of this summons,
exclusive of the day of service: and in
case of your failure to appear or an
swer, Judgment will be taken against
you by default. for the relief demand
ed in the complaint.
The nature and object of said action
is to procure for plaintiff an absolute
divorce from you, the said defendant. !.
For his cause of action, in said COM
plant, plaintiff alleges that plaintiff
and defendant were lawfully united in
the bonds of matrimony at Hamilton,
Montana, on the oath day of January,
1897, and lived together as husband
and wife thence until the First day of
July, 1899, upon which last named date
said defendant, against the will and
wish of plaintiff, voluntarily and will
fully deserted and abandoned plaintiff
and his bed and board and separated
herself therefrom and departed from
the State of Montana, with intent to
not return thereto, and has continued
ever since SO to do and is now so doing,
against the will and wish of plaintiff,
and that plaintiff has been for more
than one whole year last past a resi-.
dent of Ravalli county, Montana.
Witness my hand and the seal oil
said Court, this 3rd day of July, 1900
ALLEN E. SHAPIRO, Clerk.
By M. B. SHAPPEE, Deputy Clerk.
O'Hara & Myers, Attys. for plaintiff
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1900-07-18
A Good Cough rledicine

Many thousands have been restored
to health and happiness by the use of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. If
afflicted with any throat or lung tron-
Bile, give it a trial for it is certain to
prove beneficial. Coughs that have
resisted all other treatment for years,
have yielded to this remedy and per.
feet health been restored. Cases that
seemed hopeless, that the climate oil
famous health resorts failed to benefit,
have been permanently cured by its
use. For sale by Hamilton Drug and
JewelryCo.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1900-07-18
vlcanic Eruptions.

Are grand, but Skin Eruptions rob
life of JOY. Bucklen's Arnica Salve
cure them, also Old Running and Fever
Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons, Corns,
Warts, Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Scalds,
Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Best Pile
cure on earth. Drives out Pains and
Aches. Only Is cents a box. Cure
guaranteed. Sold by Bitter Root Drug
Store.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1900-07-18
Call For Ravalli County Warrants
For Payment.

The following warrants on the Con-
tingent Fund of Ravalli County, Mon
tana, will be paid on presentation at
the Office of the Treasurer of said
county, at Hamilton, Montana, towit:
All warrants, on said fund, registered
on and after February LIST, 1900, up to
and including those registered on
April End 1900. No interest will be
paid on the above warrants on and
after july II, 1900.
J.. K. SQUIERS,
Treasurer of Ravalli County Mon
tana.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1900-07-18
Proposals For Construction OF Ravalii
County Court House.
County Clerks Office.

County Clerks Office.
Hamilton, Montana, July II, 1900.
Notice is hereby given that sealed
bids will be received at this Office un-
til 10 o'clock a. M, on Monday, July
3Oth, 1900, for the construction of a
court house in Hamilton, Ravalli coun.
ty, Montana, according to plans and
specifications now on file in this office
and also at the Office of A. J. Gibson,
in Missoula.
Building must be completed by De-
cember 31st, 1900.
Certified check of ten per cent must
accompany bids.
The board reserves the right to re-
ject any or all bids.
Done by order OF the board of coun-
ty commissioners of Ravalli county,
Montana.
BY HOWARD D. SMART,
County Clerk.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1900-07-18
CONTRACTORS WANTED.

To put up hay by the lowest bidder
IT'S to 200 tons of hay, to be hauled
from the field and stacked in good
shape. The hay is about two.thirds
timothy and one-third clover and wild
hay. We will cut, rake and bunch the
hay, and furnish derrick outfit and
horse. Can also furnish one team and
wagon and two hay frames.
w. S. SHERRILLc
Sala, Montana, June %, 1900,
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1900-07-18
For Sale.

Ranches, town lots, acre lots, FIVE
and ten acre tracts, and some of the.
largest and best farms in the Bitter
Root valley. Also several houses and !.
lots, and business properties in Hain--
ilton. Call on or write to
F. J. MORRIS, Hamilton, Mont..
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1900-07-18

For Sale-one good milch COW.
Address-W. L. DECKER, Hamilton,
Mont, or call at his ranch one mile
west Of Grantsdal. bridge, =
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1900-07-18
THE COUNTY IS GROWING.
Assessment Nearly . Quarter Of
Million Dollars tiighea Than Last
Year.

Assessor Watts completed his report
OF the annual assessment and forward
ed It to the state board last Saturday
morning. His figures show an in
crease Of $223,s over last year not in
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1900-07-18

For furnishei and unfurnish =
rcoms-J. D. PowERs, N, Sec. st. tt
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1900-07-18

THE COUNTY PAPER FROM THE WEST
ERN NEWS CORPS OF ALERT coRRE-
SPONDENrS,
VICTOR.
Special Correspondence to the Western New.
VICTOR July, II, l9OO.-R. s. Clark
started for Townsend, Mont. Tues
day.
Mrs. J. B. Lockwood, Mrs Esler of
Helena aud Mrs. A. B. Clements of
Butte are visiting Mrs. Kennett.
Rev. J. ]. McAllister of Missoula
spent several days last week in this
vicinity fishing.
Miss Ellen Fulkerson went to Ham,
ilton Friday evening.
Miss Stella Eller and little sons of
Missoula are visiting Mrs. Eller's
aunt Mrs. D. Baker.
Miss Ethel Meats Of Hamilton il
visiting her grandmother Mrs. NJ. J,
M. Read.
Misses Floy Oh 8 and May Brink went
to Hamilton Thursday and attended
the c. F.. Lawn social. Miss Olds
was the guest of Miss McCrackin and
returned Saturday morning. Miss
Brink remained till Sunday az the
guest of Miss Lizzie Harlan.
A. M. McCorkle and wife of Wood.
side were shopping in town Thursday.
DR.. A. X. Baird of Helena arrived
Friday evening to visit his son DR.. T.
]. Baird.
J.;R. Fau1ds and son James drove
up from Stevensville Saturday even
ing and spent two or three hours in
town.
H. A. Briggs ana wife made happy
over the arrival of little daughter on
Saturday.
Mrs VIM. Cole went to Butte Mon
day morning. = Z
Hon. A. M. Hotter and wife arriv-
ed from Helena Saturday to take an
foy';ns Il curiew.
Mr.. Thos. Fulkerson came down
from Hamilton Monday to visit his
home folks.
Mrs. H. B. Bell of Rosemont was
visiting Victor friends Saturday. Sh.
was accompanied by her uncle, John
Wiseman of Cent? ALA, Missouri who
is spending few months in Mon
tana.
Mrs. E. w. Thompson and daughter
Mable. of Virginia are visiting Mrs.
Thompson's aunt Mrs. A. v. Vert.
Post Office Inspector Mcmillan was
in Victor Monday evening.
The sad news has reached Victor of
the death of Miss Lenore Wiley, eld-
est daughter of Rev. Arthur Wiley,
who once lived neat Victor about two
years. The family went to Manitoba,
Canada, from here, where Miss Lenore
died. She was ninteen years old
was sweet good girl and loved by all
VIII knew her.
| J. M. Price aud j. w. Ricknan re-
turned from fishing trip up Rocky
Fork. Monday afternoon. They found
fish in abundance but declare that
country to be hard on clothes.
Mrs. ]. w. Hickman went to Hamii-
ton Monday evening to see Mrs. Har-
per, who expects to leave for New
Brunswick shortly.
Mittower & Kierns unloaded their
thresher yesterday and are ready for
work when the season opens.
Rev. s. B. Tabor, presiding elder
for the NJ. E. Church South, preached
to large audience IN Victor Sunday
night. He will preach again on We'd
nesday night.
J. w. Chivers Of Helena arrived
Sunday evening to visit his wife who
is spending the summer at Curlew.
A. B. McKeen of Helena is spend.
: ing few weeks on the Shepherd
ranch fishing.
Mrs. Price went to Hamilton Sun
day to see Miss Cummins who is lust
recovering from two weeks illness.
. Victor ranchers are all busy haying
: these days.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1900-07-18

Land to the amount of 197 ,O9o acres
was assessed. Ravalli at present is a
seventh class county. To enter the
sixth class valuation Of 81 ,OOO, 900 is
required.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1900-07-18
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE,
REGULAR REPORTS or HAPPEN.
1Nc8 IN VALLEY TOWNS.

rERSKLY TOLD IN NEwsY LETTERS TO
THE COUNTY PAPER FROM THE WEST
ERN News CORPS OF ALERT coRRE-
SPoNDENrs.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1900-07-18
HAMILTON. MONTANA. WEDNESDAY. JULY ls. 1900.

Guiding the railway assessment, which
will be fixed by the state board of
equalization and which does not in
clude the ten miles Of the Sitter Root
extension, the new spurs, etc. The
total valuation is very close to $3,0OO,-
600. Without the railway assessment,
which last year was $40, ,1o5 and which
will probably be about the same this
year, the total valuation returned by
the assessor for 1900 is s.. .758, 1886. con-
sisting Of real estate, sl.64s.376; and
personal property, $1,1l0,010.
The following interesting items are
taken from the ass essment roll:
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1900-07-18

REAL. ESTATE.
Total value of land. IS 9e1. .O86
improvements on same. -. 289, 9,955
City property, town lots, etc. 185,175
improvements on same. $50. 191, 100
Total. 81 ,64s ,376
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-30
4HE " GAraEG.



During the past twenty-four hours
ending a; D. m. the highest tenpersl-
ture has been So. the lowest 90. a range
OF e degrees. and the mean has been =
which IS degrees warmer than the nor
nal temps "a tlre fur the day as dedgeet
from the observations at this station Tor
the past eleven years. with clear weather
and light south wind.
on this day last year the temperature
was almost exectly the same as this
year.
Since the first az the month the averags
temperature has been 6s which s. On
and a half degrees warner than normal
ana tho total raEfali $50 inches. Whict
is sa inches more than the normal
Since the first Of the year the rainf g
has beer y 70 tnches U'tics Is 40 inches
more than the normal For the same
time last year the rainfall wss 30
inches
The river IS falling slowly but steadily
FRED L JOHNSON. Observer
Washington. NAY - Forecast:
Oklahoma and Indian Territory--Fair
Wednesday and Thursday. winds mostly
scutheriy
Kansas-Fsir and cooler IN eastern.
partly cloudy. possibly showers and cool
or In western portion wednesday; Thurs
day fair: southcrly winds. becoming vari-
able.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-30
SHAWNEE'S FREE HOMES DAY
How That JoyfuI CITY WhOOped FER
In Last Saturday.

Shawnee, O. T.,May 29.-The free homes
celehrs ton at this place is thus described
by the Democrat: Shawnee celebrated in
royal style the enactment OF the free
homes law yesterday. Never since the
opening Of the territory has there been
so much rejoicing as there has been since
the aill vas signed by the president which
saved the people Of this territory millions
e dollars The city was decorated with
bunting from center TO circumference and
Old Glory was in evidence everywhere as
she proudly waved Ger the lands Of the
free and the free home Of the brave"
Strands OF bunting crossed Main street at
right angles. together with banners bear
ing ;he inscription: "Hurrah for Free
Homes" The city was crowded with Wis
i;ors who came from the farther-most
parts Of the county to assist in the cele-
brauon. At about o'clock the Shawnee
Concert band headed the procession 10 the
Kickapoo park. where the speaking and
han game took place 4 platform had
hsea erected on which George McMinnis,
Colonel Goodrich. Senator Doom and
Judge Jennings delivered eloquent
speeches touching on the free homes law
The speeches were inusprsed with soul
stirring music ay N band II vas a day
long TO be remembered In Shawnee. The
ball game resulted I'm score OF 10 10
: in favor of Ea-l5oro.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-30
BJRaRNBAD SHAPE
His Own Dynamite Charge Is
His Ruination.
BOTH HANDS BLOWN OFF
Will Hardly ReCover--Case at
HoldenSviIIe, |. 7.

Holdenvine L T., May 29-In attempt
Ing TO blow open the safe at Browns
store here last night. a burglar had his
right hand entirely blown off and ne
other badly shattered. He also sustained
a number of other injuries.
The injured man was In the act of loot
ing the store when the accident occurred
10 him. 1t is supposed that the fuse of
his charge of dynamite, with which he
expected to blow open the safe, was too
short to allow him to make safe re-
treat after lighting It. The report Of the
explosion started number of citizens
from their sleep, who upon arriving at the
store found the injured burglar lying up
on the floor in an unconscious condition
The store was considerably disarranged
by the explosion. some damage resulting
the safe being a total wreck
The burglar was taken to the hotel
where he is resting as easy as possible
under the circumstances. His chances
for recovery are slim
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-30
NAVAL BILL Is DEAOL0CKED
BY the House Until the Conferees Can
Act on x.

Washington, May 29.-The house today,
by a vote Of l07 10 l2i. refused 70 acc p
the senate amendment 10 the naval ap-
preparation oil relating to armor plate.
ana adopted a modified proposition read
inE as follows;
That the secretary Of the navy is here
by authorized 10 procure ly contract.
arm3r of the best quality FOR any or ali
vessels above referred 70. provided sd h
contracts can De made at a price which
in his judgment Is reasonable and eculta-
bic, but in case re IS unable 10 make con
tracts Tor ormor under the above cor
diuonsh he Is hereby authorized. II his
tScre ton, 10 procure a site for ana 10
erect thereon factory for The manufac-
1ure OF armor. ana the sum Of 10000
Is hereby ap2re pEiated coward the cree
ton Of said factory
Wi,h regard 10 ocean ana lake SURVEYS
The house refused any appropriation for
surveys by iha navy ana lied up the con
ferees with Instructions Il also refused
10 concur IN Ihe sensts amendment 10
abolish the TWO years sea cruise for nave,
cadets With ths above aetien the naval
bin vas sent hack 70 conference. the COR
ference report On the other items hayinr
been agreed 20.
The conference report on the postoffseg
appropriation agreeing an al items *.
cept the senate amendment apDzoprlat-
ing }ez5eo9 for pneumatic tube service
was adopted and he house the- con
CURED n ihs excepted amendment TIA
I opp1reugs Of the exten5e5 service Ia m.
house rec3uc5lel the5r eslr.s.rrs nee IN rs,s.
action ueon me ground thar the S-zg ool
simply earrisdscut the existing coucrzcts
The hA inow goes 10 ,ha president.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-30
MITSCHER'S FIRST ORDER
Relating to the Payment Of Annuities
to the Gsages.

Guthrie o. T., May go. A. Mitscher,
agent of the Usage tribe, Bas issued his
first order, as follows:
THE next Usage annuity payment will
be made TO the fullblood Usage annuit-
ants Thursday, Friday and Saturday,
May 81. June ! and 3; and to the mixed
blood annuitants or Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday, June 4, and 6; provided,
that al children Of school age have reg
ularly attended school since the last an
nuity payment.
Parents or guardians OF Usage chill
dren attending any school either off or on
the reservation, except those children at
tending the Usage boarding school. st.
Johns boarding school and St. Louis
boarding school will be required to pre-
sent at the pay table 4 certificate or
written statement from the teacher OF
the school at which their children at
tend, showing the number of days each
child has been in attendance At school
during the months of December, 1899.
and JaEuary and February, 1890, the num-
Der Of days attendance in each month TO
be given separately. If this statement
IS not furnished it will be deemed suf1i-
Client cause for Withholding the annuity
payment to the parents or guardians.
Dosage annHitants must appear in per-
son and sign the rolls, as receipts by
mail cannot be accepted. Usage annuit-
ants VINO fail to come to the agency in
person, receipt for and receive their
Checks during payment can thereaftSr
only receive their pay by sending their
claim TO Washington for settlement after
June IS
In accordance with a recent regulation
Of the Indian office all annuitants who
are Is years old and over must person
ally attend this payment and receipt for
a-d receive the annuity money due them.
During the payment the rules Of the
Indian office prohibiting the collection Of
debts contracted outside the reservation,
and prohibiting unauthorized persons
coming onto the reservation Will be rigid
J. enforced
The laws, rules and regulations against
liquor peddlers intruders and unauthor-
ized persons found on the reservation will
he strictly and vigorously enforced"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-30
Santa Fe Excursions.

BIENNIAL CONVENTION NATIONAL
Republican League Of The United
States. Held at 81. Paul. MINI. July
II TO Is 800
For the above occasion the Santa Pc
have made = rate Of one fare plus s. Tor
the round trip. Tickets en- sale July r.
IS and Is. final return limit July II. 1900
ANNUAL CONVENTION OF KANSAS
Christian Endrayar Union. held at
Hutchinson. June 5 70 7. 1900.
For the above occasion the Santa Re
have made an open rate Of one fare for
round trip Tickets 20 be sod June %
c. inclusive. good 10 return until and !u-
GLIDING June q 1900 Two trains daily.
leaving Wichita 40 p n and 7:s9 p r..
arriving Hutchinson SIS .. N. and s5
D m always on time.
Fer further Information call on or al
dress J.. r DELANEY.
Phone 10. Agent