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GRANT WILL FINISH IT, One of the Contractors for the High School Building Ready to Prooeed, County Attorney Nolan Advisee Trustees of Their Rights and Duties. The Dlsposltlon Is to Go Ahead cand Com plate the Structure Without any Further Delay. The school trusteoo met yesterday to take some action in the interest of completing the high sehool building, Contractor (rant and his counsel, Judge Adkinson, were present, and County Attorney Nolan was them as the legal adviser of the board. The county attorney had been asked by letter to define the rights of the board and of the contractors: also to give his opinion as to the legality of the steps already taken by the board in endeavoring to get posseslion of the building, and whatever advice might be pertinent regarding future action by the board. The reply of the county attorney was read by himself at yesterday's meeting of the board. After quoting the sections of the contract relating to extra work, and to the failure of the contractors to proceed with the construction, Col. Nolan says that there has evidently been a departure from the letter of the contract in the erection of the high school buildings changes have been made involving an additional expend iture of money, and the architect in charge has no estimate therefor, and the claims have been favorably considered by the trastees. "There can be no doubt," he continues, "but that the contractors would have a valid claim against the trustees for the additional work done in consequence of the changes made, even though the facts in connection with such work showed that there was not a strioct adherence to the pro visions of the contract." Farther on he says: "If such a course would obviate liti gation and tend to disentanele the compli cations now existing, I would heartily en dorse the recommendation made by the architect in his letter to the board to the effect that an allowance be made acoording effect that an allowance be mane neooraing to the terms of the contract, and to the ex tent therein provided, for the work actu ally performed, and for which they are en titled to compensation; provided, however, that the school trustees are assured of the fact that all claims which would be a charge against the building have been liquidated." In tlfis connection the county attorney does not advise the board to con sider all claims made by the contractors, some of which he is satisfied are groundless and without merit. "There can be no doubt," says Col. No lan in his opinion, "that the trustees have the right to enter upon the plemises and themselves engage in the work of complet ing the building, and in case they do this, and no satisfactory arrangement can be made with the contractors by which the building can in a reasonable time be com pleted, I would recommend under these circumstances for their direction, that they retain the money now in their possession, so that they will be able to meet the ex penses named in the completion of the building and provide for the payment of those claims, some of which are now evi dent by liens upon the building itself." "I do not think," the county attorney proceeds, "that the board is disposed to be unfair or unreasonable in the consideration of the claims'of the cont:actors, arid if a disposition is manifested and ,assurance given that the contractors will complete the building within a reasonable time and in accordance with the terms of the con tract, the board will be disposed to accede to their request. It would be proper then for the board, if those claims presented by the contractors are presented in accordance with the provisions of the contract, to make allowance for such work; and if the board is assured that they will not incur any finan cial risk in making the payment, it would be proper for them to do so. But before doing this it would be well for them to con sider whether any claims are outstanding against the building itself, and whether, when the building is completed, they will have any claim for damages against the contractors; for if such is the case, then, under the terms of the contract, they would be justified and it would be their duty to retain that money as a protection to themselves and as a means by which they could be reimbu, sod for any loss occa sioned by the wrongful conduct of the con tractors. "On the other hand, if the contractors do not evidence a disposition to present their claims so that they can be intelli gently passed upon by the board, then by all means it would be the duty of the board under the letter received from the architect to enter un:on the premises themselves, and to complete the building with all reason able dispatch. "So far as the legal question involved is concerned, as to the right of the board on der the circumstances to go upon the prem ises there can be no doubt. Even though there had been a breach of contract on the part of the trustees, the contractors would not have the llght to suspend operations and retain the custody and control of the building and defer its completion indefl nitely; for even in that instance the board would have the right upon the proper certi fication that the work was not prosecuted with diligence, to enter upon the premises and procure -material and complete the building as the contract specifies.' Contractor Grant, who was present, said he had two good bids for the completion of the work. Judge Adkinson. attorney for Contractor Grant, said that, owing to cir cumstances which it was not necestary to detail, the contractors could not go ahead and finish the building as a firm. Mr. Grant had arranged the matter with Mr. Whalen, his bartner. Judge Adkinsou was satisfled that Mr. Grant could get the proper backink to go ahead and finish the building. ' Mr. Grant promised to try and get the assignment of the contractors to the Montana bank in such shape that it would not prevent the trustees paying him as the work progressed. The board meets again Monday. It is believed now that matters are in fair shape to have the high school building completed by one of the con tractors. Fresh grasa and garden seed of all kinds sold at low prices by T. C. to'uwer & Co. Re, ,oval--l1r. Norrls heat retllood his detlltaL oillc, to th. I'Power blo,ck. soon's 310 and :11, third loh-r. If you are in neorl of any brushes go t'a the lie II ire and save niouoy. Proposals Wsanted. I, the undersigned, assignee of B. Harris, will receive bids for the stock of goods, ac counts, fixtures and all assets f-,rmerly as signed to men by said liarris, and now re mainining in my hands. Inventory can be lnsp.ctod at tile place of business in Hel ono, Montana, No. 119 and 121 N. Main street. The right to reject any and all bids reserved. Itids to be delivered to ne at anid nlace of busino~s before noon March 23, 1892. Moes MouItrs. Assignee. Helena, Mont., Mlarch 8, 1812. Irrningwear's kinitting eilk :, ir her spoul, it all oihr, nimbroialrrihy silk ill ekoini Ieo per dozen. Matav.so or acm nal r il nd f cea nlasesag par lor, room I. I)i.rv,-r bleek, liradwey. tiklmaii & lrsir, d.ri, niti, Hilxth and Mailn lady asistaut. 'looth sxtraele.l painlessly. "rite P'lny's the ThinLg." Don't forget that "Goraldine" will ap pear tat St. Aloysius ball March 17. This pretty play will be handsomely mounted, new scenery has been obtained and the 2ramntie club expects to give an interest lug and pleasing entertainment. NEW BUILDING A800CIATION. ie. Col binabt, of reave, Estabtbishs a ranush in Relena, O, j Hastmarn secretanr and treasuror of the Columbia Building and Loan assoola tion, with hladqtarteyl li DOCVer, who hbe been in Helena for a week bt two, left for home yesterday. But before bhis departure he had establlshed it branseh bhre, the omoiers of whiob are W41R-krown and pro gressive young busines ten. The capital of the association is oOJ0,000 andi Its ofR-' care numbered aflofg the best in Colorado. It has been establiishd a lIttle over three years, and its success has been almost phe. nomenal. This is largely due to the foot that its plan eslbraoes new and libdrel foaiures not posseseed by other associa tions, while its business is cond8ated on a very conservatie' plan. Oie of the feat urea is that all the money p.id:into the Helenoa branch by Helena people will be loaned In this acty, and In addition the Helena branch iill get its share of the heme office surplus to loan. The es tablishment of a branch of the Columbia here means that there will bhe more money to loan for improveaentle William Muth has been appointed the local agent, and from him any Iuformation in regard to the working of the association can be obtained. The officers of the Helena branch arer President, Harry H, Davist vice president, T. H. Fleasants; secretary, William Math; treasurer, Merchants' National bank; in surance agent. iR. A. Luke;, attorneys, Word, Htnith & Word; trustees, Lon 8. Welle, G. 8. Appleton; Roes Carter, J. P. Porter, Hardy Bran, Louis OChaldecott, D. P. Patenaudo, William Math. The entire business of the assoclatson in this city will be conducted by these gentle men. They will sanction all loans, ap praise the value of securities and attend to affairs generally for the association. With snbch a board there is no doubt the Colum bia will do its share in helping build up the city. Miss Mary E. Jackmnu gives private leieons in shorthland. Room 15. lalley block. Call at uitce rfor ter ls. Neliwvery and mountain spring waeons--carts in endless variety for little money at . C. Power & Co. Twelve balls crochet cotton for 25c at Win. Weinetsin , Co. New Things at Raleigh & Clarke's. New cheviot jackets and tailor made ker sey coats, fine shapes and all colors. New French sateens in spring colorings, in the new bow-knot patterns, in floral de signs, stripes and plains. New mother of pearl buttons, large and small, for trimming shading on the ma terials. Now crepone dress goods in all the fash ionable shades. New hosiery for ladies and children. Ask for the "Queens Own" black. New black passementeries in silk and jet. These are lovely; ask to see them. New worsted snitings, solid colors, stripes, and chevrons and French Henri etlas in every conceivable shade. New wraps, capes, English walking coatt in all the leading styles. We show them with pleasure. New corsets. We carry twenty different styles, also a full line of Ferris Bros. good sense waists for ladies and children. New French flannels in plains and fan cies. New and elegant dress patterns, exclusive designs from Paris, just whit you want for an evening costume. New goods for every department arriving daily. New Pranehh enlla ,lf. i4 - importation this spring, the line is superb. New dress silks, Velvets, crepe de chines, China silks, wash silks, eto. New goods for the notion departments, including all the staples and novelties, just opened. New goods for everybody at lower prices than they were ever offered at before. Every one welcomed by RALEIGH & CLARKE. Don't take your bicycles for repairs to a man who don't know a bicycle from a wheelbarrow, but take lthem to J. F. Gibeon where you will get the best of work and reasonable charges. Unr leader for the summer will be a handsome runabout wagon, in oak, earmine, London smoke, or dark colors, wilt deep leather finilshed back and seat, and nickle finished hasnt rails. htither in stick body or corning. Only $50. Tshe larchloness of Landstlowne. Although the lady mentioned above is the descendent of a weaver, she is considered by the creme de sla creme of European so ciety, the very quintesconce of perfection in dress. Perhaps no lady at the court of St. James is more patterned after as to the shape and style of her gowns than the fa mons marchioness. It is said that even the princess royal was heard to remark, in rather a tone of pique, that the marchion ese, with her airs, graces and beautiful dresses, commanded more attention than was necessary, especially in the presence of royalty. It is reported that the latest fad of the marchioness is to appear each day in a lovely frock, in new colors, made from the Landsdowne cloth now so fashionable, and for which the ladies of this continent are creating a demand. The Landsdowne cloth is a lustrous material, not as expen sive as silk, and guaranteed by the New York Drv Goods Store, the only place where it is to be found in Helena, not to wear shiny. The London Queen m ntions in.its faseionable column that the beautiful marchionese costume of Landsdowne cloth was exquisitely trimmed with rib bons of a corresnondingly color. We are requested to Inform the ladies of Helena that it would afford tlhe New York Dry Goods Store unalloyed pleas ure to have them call before the stock is broken, otherwise they will be grievously disappointed, as that concern is under promise not to duplioate the same. Gem nursery stove, best thing for the nursery and sick room, only 20c. Butcher & Bradley. Very fancy Ansonla clocks from $1.25 to $5 at Wm. Weinstein & Co, Larse assor;mont of curling irons just re ceived at 'lih Beoe live. Lovely Styles. Ladies' jackets and capes for spring and summer wear are really captivating in style this season. Shapes and shades are the some of neatness and beauty in the new fashions, the materials used in this sea son's garments being nearly all different in weave and color front those used in the past. New shades are brought out in al most all colors, the now tans and grove are especially attractive. The exhibit of new fashions in ladies' and children's garments now onen at Sands Bros. is the most exten sive we have ever seen in Montana, and the prices at which Sands Bros. offer really elo pant garments are amazingly low. They show stylish and attractive jackets in noew weaves of cheviot and fancy cloths as low as $8, and over sixty different styles up to Bargains are also shown in blazers, reef ers and chtldren's dresses. Visit Sands Bros.' cloak department this week. Five conts will buy thirty shoelit of selici pa per. all colors, at luttehor t lBradIley's, 103 iirotd Ocey. l ho IBee Ilive is liar quartrrs for bargain.r in every line'. Fresh spare ribs at the IRialto C'ash Market. Telelphone 105. Not lce of Desertion. This Is to notify the public that my wife has left my bed and boa d and refused to accept the home that I huve offered to pro vide for tier. All persons are hereby cau tioned against allowing her credit on my account, ats 1 will Iay tno bills of tier con ttanctin. lL!l.atAlll E. o. W.INTn.t lasin City, Montana, March 7, 18,"2. Thlle lntoimer and styles of vehicle c'rrird by T. C. Power , e uO. irt eioioirl ci iotprs antltrl U of lthIse wVli have, not vilsitei their , aimmtlot I rvt ,,irory, ,erlor lheiia mv ,inrt aid u Malt sreoo,, 'l Ii' prIces are wilthi reaeli of all. Order Your Suits. An elesant line of spring goods hite just been received. The very latest uatterns. Prices reasonable. J. B. JonSoN, AFFAIRS' OF THE STATE. Putting a Stop to the Systematio Bounty Raids on the Treasury. A Large Quantity of Valuable State Lands to Be Sold Soon. D)ilms Against the United states-The Governor's Views on Arbor Day Unlve:sity Cadets. The state board of examiners have been latisfiod for some time that several parties in different parts of the country have been iystematically robbing the state in soend ing up fraudulent county certificates on sild animals alleged to have been killed. 'hi buslness has been tun down in Choteau aounty. The proof was so evident that five )t the defenannts have plead guilty. It is inted that detectives ame at work in at least two other counties, and it is claimed hant the next grand juries will make a 'killing" that will throw the Chotean find Lags in the shade. School Lands. The state board of land commissioners are fairly well under way in the sale and leasing of state lands. On April 4 the board will sell a large quantity of valuable lands in Gallatin county. A similar sale will take place in Miseonla county April 10. and a week later another sale will be had of lands situate in Lewis and Clarke county. Sales will be conducted by the board and at hIt annI"T anna nf &ha rnnirn,{v .n..&4 . Sales will be conducted by the board and at the county seats of the respective counties. No lands can be sold for less than the appraised value, and in no case at less than $10 per acre.. Terms of sale: 30 per cent. oagh, balance in seven equal annual pay ments, with seven per, cent. interest, pay able semi-annually. All inquiries in refer ence to state lands, by mnall or otherwise, are given prompt attention. Money Due Montana. Governor Toole and secretary Rotwiti have just put into proper shape the claim of the state for about $7.000 against the United States for expenses of the late con stitutional convention, that amount being in excess of the amount appropriated by congress to pay the expenses of the conven tion. The record includes copies of sun dry ordinances, resolutions, etc., all of which certified and authenticated in due form have been sent to our alleged sena tors, and Representative Dixon, with a re quest to argue an appropriation to reim burse the state. A New Holiday. "We ought to make Arbor day a conspic uous day of the year," says Gov. Toole. "Now is the time to commence prepara tions." He thinks great progress can and will be made in that direction the present year. He offers some valuable suggestions that ought to be carried out. In coonversalion with a reporter yesterday he said: "Let the work begin now and in a few years shade trees will be the rule instead of the exception, and shrubs and trees that a Shenstone might admire will be here in profusion. County and city superintend ents of schools, mayors and city councils should assume charge of the work, prepale programs, designate hours and give gen eral direction to the arrangements for an intelligent, interesting and systematic ob servance of the day. "Every one can do n little, and every lit tle counts. Who toils to leave as his be quest an added beauty to the earth shows a refined appreciation of life and has not lived in vain. Aside from this, every tree planted, every shrub cultivated and every flower trained is a permanent improve ment, adding largely to the value of the estate. We ought to have one grand sys. tematic movement in this direction through out the state and the result would astonish us. "If the pcarons suggested will take the matter in charge and formulate the plans, there is every reason to believe that their efforts will be suncressful." Tuesday, April 19, is Arbor day. Unilversity Cadets. The university in the valley lately made application to Gov. Toole for arms suffi cient to equip one company of cadets. The necessary bonds Were given and the arms furnished. The company has made rapid progress in the manual of arms and field movements. Stliot military discipline pre vails, adding much to the interest and wel fare of students. Gov. Toole has issued commissions to Henry V. Beman, cap tain, and Philo Hayne, first lieutenant. The company is known as the "University Cadets." - The National Guard. A late requisition by Governor Toole on the war department for supplies has been honored and the consignment, consisting of ammunition, clothing, etc., has just been received in good order and turned over to Major Miller, ordnance officer of the Montana National guards. 'I he amount of the requisition aggregated about $8,200, and comes out of the appropriation made by congress for that purpose. State Medical Board. Dr. Wmin. C. Riddell, of Elkhorn, has been appointed a member of the state medical board. His commission was issued yesterday and expires Dec. 31, 1898. Just recelivd-A carload of pure lin seed oli; at reduced priles. H. M. 'ar ,lle,, S Co. ('ash paid for eaoond hand household furnitaur by ti. T. laylor, on Broadway. Ilos f eal black bicycle hoeo at Thie eo I l,v, thine week "laly .5. IUos Cautionl. Blefore bu iug your spring suit call at room 10, Thomunson block, opposite the Grand Central hotel and inspect the sam ples James W. Blnrker has on display. The very latest novellies in the high grades of foreign countries; the largest assortment, most elegant effects and qualities. at the lowest prices ever offered in this city. Never before has it boon his good fortunle to possess the opportunity to ,lease the publio in excellence of cut or workmanship. RIemember clothing is quoted at the popular eastern prices. 't'he garuento already re ceivod are exciting the admiration of nil those who have seen them. Hle a leader, get in Sour ortder and wear one of his nd vance styles in spring overcoats, buHtines or dress suits. Deere iplows, harrows.. J)oore & iMansur's disk larrow', Sieorior drills and lBroadcas. seedoers, I arge siz tldamsk towels only 0le at W\\l. Veiinsttin & to. Ilird cagt.e in enloan variety at 'lThe IBoo Ilive at, prices to 1otu . th e linltrn. Wlhere is Frasnk lriasdy ? Frank Brady, of 1)es Moines, Iowa, who worked as brakeman between Heleona and Spokade, and possibly as a miner, and last Ieard froln il Idaho. Any information as to his awlreabouts will be gratefully re oeived by addressing his sister. ANNIEt IhIAtD, 1183 Sixth Avenue, les Moines, olwn. Ittys can tnow ltaiL a largo aIsre e' ltIili I ttf hi.nt imates. ct'rnolitus landl mtarbles of all kinds at lire li,'e , Chesp for tllh. Fresh garden greens, poultry and fish for Wile at the Rialto Otash Market, A FEAST Awaits" the bargain lovers of Helcna this week in the way of GLOA$JS, DBESS QOODS, MUSLIN UNDERWEAR, All k'nds of underwear, fans and parasols, gloves, corsets, hos iery, ruchings, laces, ribbons, braid trimmings. EVERYTHING In this stock is offered at prices ,to force them out. Don't delay but come and get your share of the splendid bar gains. C. R. Stevenson, ASSIGNEE BRUNELL & CO,. THE COLUMBIAN SOCIETY Of0 THE UNITED STATES. 0% l The only society or institution that is legiti moate in its offerings to furnish transportation and hotel facilitiee to the World's Fair. For a specified sum. d-pending on the rate of fare to Chicago, to he paid in weekly or monthly installments, the Society will turnish any reputable person of either sex. who has signed on application for membership and paid the membership fee of five dollars, with First-First class railway transportation to Chicago and return. Second-Transfer in Chicago for self and unsal allowance of baggage, from station to hotel and return. Third--Seven days' hotel accommodations in Chicago. Fonrth-Six admission tickets to the Colum bian Exposition. Fifth-Dinner at a restaurant on the Exposi tion grounds for six days. Sixth-An accident insurance ticket in a re liable company for fifteen days from dat9 of de parture for Chicago, paying $l.100 in case of death by accident or $15 per week in case of injury. Seventh-The free use of the Society's head unartors and Bureau of information while in Cbhicago. 1lclhth--A copy of each issne of the Official Journal of the hocity. For the convenience of members in making their payment., local clubs will be organized, a member of which will be apointed Local Sec retary with authority to collect the same. JOHN J. ROHRBAUGH, GENERAL AGENT FOR MONTANA. SAPPHIRES FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN. 4.000 -Carats Montana Sapphires-4,000 A rare chance for any person wishing to procure these beautiful gems. On exhibition at the office of D. A. Richardson, Mining Broker, Granite Block. GEO. I. HIT1.. WALTER KING. HILL & KING Iave a fine lot of DRY YELLOW PINE WOOD For sale cheap in any quantity. Also sawed and split wood on hand. Ordcors solicited. F. L Wright, agent, room 1 Bailoy Block. Tel ephoan No. 238. MONTANA UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY PLACE, NEAR HELENA COURSE OF INSTRUCTION: 1, College. 2, College Preparatory. 3, Business. 4, Normal. 5, Music, 6, Art. Also instrtfctlon in Com mon Branches. ABIA INS'tUCTION. EL.EGIANT IiUIIDING. Send for Catalogue to the President. F. P. TOWVE1R. A. 1M.. D. 1) We are making a Specialty OF CUlTT1NG MONTANA SAPPHIDES. D. DESOLA, MENDES & CO. S(Cutters of liamonds and Precious ioaes. 51 and 53 Maiden laua, Now York. ............ ....... . ... ».. me MONEY TO LOAN. I have some 10 per cent. money for unimproved security. WV. 13. 1LClIARI.)S. .. E. M IT..LS, Nurseryman and Landscape Gardener eotel Park Nursery, Iolona, Mblo T. C. POWER & Co., *---JOBAM3S AND DEALIERS IN-. MIINNG AND FARI MIACHINERY, Steam Boilers, Pumps and Hoists, Wire Hoisting Rope, ete Quartz, Lumber and Farm Wagons, Fence Wire, Wind Mills and Pumps. Deere Plows, Harrows, Cultivators, and Disk HIar rows, all styles and sizes. The ,"Old Reliable" Schuttler and "Bone Dry" RUSHFORD FARM, OUARTZ AND LOGGING WAGONS, Headquarters for Grass and Vegetable Seeds of every description. SEND FOR CATALOGUES AND PRICE LISTS. MONEY TO LOAN. On Satisfactory Security at Reasonable Rates. We do not loan at 6 per cent., but We do not dictate where your in. we do not charge any commis- surance shall be placed. sions. We do not charge interest untl ITo delay in closing loans. we advance the money. Jarvis-Conklin Mortgage Trust Co. MUST GO BEFORE MAY I. T-----T E ENTIRE i=- THOS. GOFF STOCK --==CONSISTING- OF-eN-= Hardware, Stoves, Mining 1\I Milling Supplies The present quarters must be vacated before May 1, in consequence of which fact goods will be sold at a sacrifice. REMEMBER WE MUST CLOSE OUT BEFORE MAY 1. J. V. JE ROME, PAT. I{ELLEY. Assignees. GRANDON CAFE. :BLOCK CORNER SIXTH AVENU]E AND WARREN. Is Generally Renovated and Under New Manalement. $6 PER WEEK. ..-.. _ TERMS: TICKETS, 21 MEALS, $7. M SINGLE MEALS, 50 CENTS. MRS. M. G. WARMKESSEL, Proprietress. CLOTHING Cheaper Than lEver. ---A FINE STOCK OF-- Clothing, Gents' Furnishing Goods and Notions At Prices that Will Astonish You. C.ALL AT THE HARRIS BROS.' STORE. Moses Morris, Assignee. :_==NOT HOW BIG A Store Is, But How Strong the Bargains O F' F E I ED. This is the question the people are mostly intesested in and is the magnet that draws the buyers to a live and modern bargain center. We think we have just such an establishment. We are hustling for more business by selling the best of everything below all possible com petition. Our stock of millinery, fancy goods, cloaks, waists, infants' goods, ladies' and children's hosiery and underwear, table linens, towels and napkins, white goods and embroideries, notions, corsets, gloves, etc., have com menced to arrive and we will soon be able to show you the largest and handsomest stock ever shown in the northwest. FOWLES'CASH STORE