Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume], February 08, 1877, Page 7, Image 7

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ewSarc the bowl! though rich aud bright
Its rubies flash upon the light,
An adder coils its depths beneath,
Whose lure is woe, whose sting is death.
FrIOM TEE CAPITAL.
IN company with genial friends, seated in
one of McFarland's large sleig-hs drawn by
:it excellent teaml on the evening of Jan
uary 27th, we glided out from the Capital
for a few hours' ride and a visit to the Park.
The night was clear and calm, and the
light of the full moon shone out with the
splendor of noon-day. As we sped along over
the snowy field engaged in an exchange of
words of admiration of the beautiful night
and mountain scenery-minutes were as mo
ndents; a shortlhour had sled before we were
aware of it, and we had passed Unionville
and were turning the hill near the place of
our destination. We entered Park City
Lodge room at 7 p. m., where we were wel
comed by many strangers, yet fraternal
friends, brothers and sisters, whose greeting
it will ever be our pleasure to remember.
Park City Lodge should be put down as one
of the very best lodges in the country. They
have a cozily furnished hall and a good
membership, and what is most worthy of
praise, is their punctual attendance and un
ceasing interest taken in the Temperance
cause. The evening of our visit was, we be
lieve, the only one during the past quarter
at which they did not innitiate a new mem
ber, and at this meeting there were two ap
plicants elected who, will become mem
bers at the next session. Thle election
of officers which we had the pleasure of wit
nessing was quite interesting, there being
three or four candidates for each position.
Their very efficient secretary who has re
tained that otlice eight term in succession,
was superseded by a young brother, and
hle was placed at a more importnt post, the
door to guard and protect them from in
trinders.·
Under the 15th order theie was considera
ble speaking by the members, which shows
that this lodge has talent and brains of
value, The membership are nearly all young
bachelers and ladies; who seem to. appre
cdate, ecac Qtherý society. Of the thirty
members present, I' nmet but one oliiacqualn
tanc -Mr. Neal Crosby-who, was- once a
resident of Meagher county. It was late in
the evening when the meeting closed and
our party started homeward, well pleased
with their visit.
On our return we turned aside a few hun
dred yards and paid a visit to the mine of
the National Mining & Exploring Compa
:ny. This company have a large mill anti a
good mine, which furnishes employment
to atout forty persons. A gold bar of $1,
750 from this mine, was the first assayed by
the new assay office.
Arriving at the Owi'hee incline, we were
met by Mr. H. Gillette, who conducted -us
to the parlor, the apartment in which we
fould a mammoth boiler furnace and steam
power, a blacksmith and carpenter shop,
large cilinder wheels wound with wire ropes,
comprising in ,all a first-class 40-horse-pow
er hoisting apparatus, over which he seem
ed to be the solitary presiding officer. Soon
after our arrival, and while we were view
ing the different apartments and machinery,
we heard.a gingle of a steam bell, the large
driving wheel moved off, causing the whole
machinery to buzz with commotion, and in
a few moments a large car hove up from the
of the dark, deep incline, laden with stone
friom thit bottom of the mine, a thousand
feetdistant. . Learning that the irrinetrs were
'ominggout to take their midnight meal, our
party gathered around the mouth of the in
cline tunnel to witness their arrival." First
we saw one small iigl t far down in the dark
abyss, then there came another-and anoth
er, until there were eight or ten small lights
swinging and jostling in the deep darkness.
Impressed with the novelty and romance of
the situation, one of our party struck up the
air " Step by step they are conting," which
was joined in by al.l! rT.he!ittle cluster of
lights came suddenly to a halt; the miners
were completely astonished, but there being
but one road to get out of -th& 'mine, they,
after a short interval continued their jour
ney up the long stairway; One of the mi
nmers was'heard to remark that the charming
strains came. down upon ,hinm with sueh rap
trMou~ :s~wtn ess that',he: s'a wa~ftekl':away
into the enchanted land of dreams, and that T
the ghosts which had for some time past ce
been pounding the drills down in the mine, fe
had grown into fairies and angels, and were
waiting and singing " up there" to wel- tl
come hiin to his Sabbath breakfast.
While the miners were at their meals our o0
party provided themselves with lamps and al
started down into' the mine. The incline ft
tunnel is about twenty feet in width and
eight or nine feet high, dug in solid stone, ci
and supported with large timbers neatly fit- I
ted and braced. The descent i-, a little less
than 45 o0, and was- made easy by foot-holds I
attached to the floor, and a side hand rail. n
Reaching the depth of 900 feet, we halted t,
for a rest and debated the subject of contin- ii
uing the journey on through the earth. t
Learning, however, that considerable of the
route would have to be made by water, and,
not being provided'with a sufficiency oft life
preservers, we abandoned the project of a
further descent. Here at the brink of a clear
lake which fills several hundred feet of the
tunnel, we made an inscription on the wall
something like this: W. H. Frederick, Gee.
Wood, Carrie N. Gillette, R. Gillette. and
AI'IL; and after exploring a number of side
tunnels, some of which were over 300 feet
long, our party began to ascend. This we
found an up-hill business, so much so that
we halted, occasionally to scrutinize the won
derful neatness with which the tinnel is
timbered, listen to thrilling adventures and
ghost stories from members of~ the party,
all of which were of intense interest at these
frequent resting places. Somewvhat exhaust
ed, yet delighted with the adventure we
gained the top, having made the round trip
in a little less than an hour. Delivering the
'lanterns to the miners who iWere ready to
return to their labor, we walked over to the
Company's east incline just in time to see
the workmen start below. This mine has
considerable water in it which is being rais
'ed by large Cornish pumps several hundred
feet, keeping the mine clear. The late hour,
or rather the early hour of the night pre
vented us from meeting MIr. Jones, the su
perintendent, but we learn that the ore frouin
this mine is good, and pays the company a
handsome per cent. upon their investment.
A short ride returned us to the city wher
we separated, having enjoyed a visit and ad5t
venture long to be remembered, WILL..
BILLS INTRODUCED IN THE HOUSE AND
COUNCIL TO DATE.
COUNCIL.
A petition, asking for the passage of a
law to prevent the sale of spirituous liquors
on Sunday, was presented by Hays. Re
ferred.
a On motion of Mitchell, --the Council:'vent
into executive session, and -while therein
confirmed the nominations; as notaries
Y public, of Wm.. J. Stevens of Missoula
county, Charles. W. Turner. of- Beaverhead:
county, and John R. Qhigley ofDeer Lodge,
county.
n McAdow:tntroduced C. B. 38$i to author
ize the county conmnissioners of Gallatin`
county to issue bonds for the purpose of
constructing a public highway. Referred.
Fo- rd hltroduced C. B. 38, prescribing the
a fees of the.clerks of the district courts of the
STerritory, Referred. -
SLMeAdow introduced C. B. 40, to define
the duties of assessors. Referred.
e Allabaugh introduced C. B. 41, in relation
n to the redemption of real iproperty. Order
e ed printed.
e MeAdow introduced C. B. 42, to provide
Sfor-the custody,. maintenance and treatment
e of insane,. Referred.
ir Mitchel introduced C. B. 43, to create a
- goo(d time law for the convicts of the Ter
st ritorial penitent1iry. Ordered printed.
k Petitions on the Sunday question were
- presented by McAdow, IIays, Brown, Ford,
ts Lewis and Waterbury.
-I d6tSE.
of On the introduction of H. J. R. No. 1, to
ne change the name of the Little Big HIorn
rh river, to Custer river, Sanders, of Le~t'vis and
of (lark, moved that it be read. a third fltme
rs jand put upon itg final passage. Carried,
g and resolution adopted.
y, . Word prVesented a petltiot~eniom the; citi
r zeisof Madison county against 'the saleo of
i. imttic~ting liquors on Sundafl W Reerred.
o Roliison introdueed a bill to 'mend the
p license 1hit'. This bill imposes i license 'ou
I ermenrelaf, agntae ,'ogm4 ) other " St atee or
Territories selling goods by samples. Li
cense reduced to $10 per quarter and bill re
ferred.
McElroy introdced II. B. 46, to, exempt
the wages of employees front attachment.
Petitions were presented from' citizens
of Lewis and Clarke county in favor of cre
ating the new county of Dearborn. Re
ferred.
Thompson presented two petitions from
citizens of Sun River against the creation of
Dearborn county.
Petitions from the citizens of Philipsburg,
Diamond city, Gaffney, Fish Creek, Boze
man and St. Louis, praying the Legislature
to enact a law prohibiting the sale of intox
icating liquors on Sundays, were referred to
the Committee on Education.
THIS PAPEf IS ON FILE W1"Vt
Where Adverutsing Contracts can be made.
S IGN OF THE BIG BOOT.
NIC'E MIL LEN,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
Boots; Shoes, Leather and Findings,
HELENA, MONTANA.
My stock for the wholesale and retail trade is
VERY LARGE AND COMPLETE
And consists of the best and largest assortment of
Ladies', Misses' and Children's F rench Rip, Pebble
Goat, Morocco, Cloth and Calfskin Shoes.
Men's Custom-made French and Kip Boots
Kept constantly on hand, Also. GUM BOOTS.
My stoc - being purchased exclusively for cash,
enables rne to offer extra inducements in the way of
3 low prices. Feb. 1-77-2-11-tf.
COSMOPOLITAN HOTEL.
Nos. 37 and 39 7Main Street,
HELENA, MONTANA.
Schwab & ZImmerman, Prop'rs
This Hotel is cetitrally located1 has elegant and
well furnished roomns and parlors, and is the cheatp
estand best house west or St. Louis.
,%"Ve still retain thiit. Louis Hotel, for lodgings
oftly. With the
TWO ' FINEST AND' IRIEGST` BRICK AND
STONE STRUCTIJRES IN THAT,.
LINE IN TRE CITY.
we can. offer
BETTERI ACCOMMODATIONS
to the traveling public 'than- any other house in the
city, and defy competition.
With this promise on our part, we ask the public
to satisfy themselves.
SCHWAB & ZIiDMERMAN, Proprietors.
Feb. 1, '77-2-11-tf.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL
REAL ESTATE.
In the Probate Court of Meagher County, Montana
Te,'ritorU.
In the matter of the Estate of Henry Clapper, de
ceased:
Whereas, the petition of J. V. Stafford, admnir
istrator of said estate, has this day been filed; in
said court, showing the insulliciency of the person
al property of said deceased to pay the debts prov
ed against the same, and prayintg that an order may
be made authorizing the sale of the real estate 6f
said deceased, in said county, to pay said debts.
Now, this is to notify' all persons interested' in
said estate, that unless the'contrary be shown on
the first day of the next term of said court; to be
held at the office of the-Probate Judge, in Diamond
City, on the 5th day of March, A. D., 1877; at 10
o'clock, p. m., an order will be made for'the" sale
of the said real estate, 'or so mitchlthereof as will
pay the debts of said deceased, as provided by law.
'-" Given under my hand and'seal, this 30th
SEAL.. day of January, .A. D., 1877.
G. A. HAMIPTON,
Probate Judge, anzd Ex-olllcio Clerk.
February 1, 1877-2-11-4WC.
B REWER'S
WHITE ý. SULPHUR SPRINGS.
SMITH RIVER VALLEY,
MtAGQiER COUNTY, MONTANA.
ThTl~se Springs are situated on the Helena and Car
roll roard, 40 miles east of Diamond. The beautifll
lotation and wonderful curative qualities of the
Springs have already induced hundreds of invalids
and plealure seekers to visit them.
'Visitors will find good, comfortablly furnished
rooms, and the table supplied with the best the cottn
try ;afiords.
S' } TERtiS ITEAkSO9NABýE3.ý
.L-B. ,.HaINARD.
Jturie 29, 1870-32-m. .
.. .L'+LTER `V. DET ACY,
U. S.tDEPL TY MINERAL SURVEYOR
IEiLENA4, " - MOTfd"rN4.,
LEOPOLD MARKS,
Sole Proprietor of the
CA..iFORNIA STOR~E,
Begs leave to annouhcC td his friends and patrons
that he hat stilion hittid na larg a stoc."
as ever, consiating inpartof a
Full- Lin ' of Ready-made Clothing,
A1ATS,; CAPS, iboTs ND'I SHOES.
As-'bmplete a stock as ever was, or is now in
Mieagher County. -A full and large
assortment of
IRY GOODS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS8
LADIES' AND MISSES SHOES,
And anything that may be called for. In the"
Cannot be competed with by any b.uiiines hiuse li'
the County. I have a very large stock oh ht hd,
e and anything that I cannot furish In this line cannot'
be htd in the'To*ritory.
W WINES9 AN D LIQ U0 RS,O
T BACCO "`AND CIGARS.
I always keep a large assortment of the best brands,
and sell thein at the lbWest figtbW3. My stock of
PATENT 31MEDI CINES'
Is also complete. In fact, I keep any and ever/
thin that can be found in a .
FtR ! CLASS ESTABLISH ,IT,
And interd to, sell them 'atthe lowest prices. I will4
makeao more discount to those who, buy for ~ashl
thatfl thbiSe'Whonil credit.
I 1treat ali 4.flke
And i·ill not sell goods'to those whom I think will
not pay, consequently, those who buy op redit will
pay no more than cash buyers.
DO NOT INTJiED TO BE INDERsODI.
Give me a call and satisfy, yourselves.
Januaryith, 187(~l tf.
1EL NA - ~DI AMOND OCIW,
'UrI TED STATES MAIL. -
P. B. C ARK, - - Proprl tora
Coaches leave Iieloaia Monday, Wedncrlay, nunt
Friday, at 7 o'clock a. M.
Leave Diamond City Tuesday,, Thurzdayr;antv'
Saturday, at 7 o'clock, a. m."
.Cofhsh e 1e Ieieiuh every morninng, (Sundays a
except ntr~o'c q om. (Sd o·'eep -
exeped)"t oclck a I eytTmzema everX morning, (Sundays a SCepf
ed ) aB d d'cldck, it. in.
" i'aasBeaera anuc ieIgbt carcd~a't moxderat*-rates.
OFFIC a;
BýG*MAV Wa1ac.i', M, n Strteet.
,o WArN4Willaosi. & s RIth's; do4c. Main and'°i8o
T,?rves Virginia City every Monday, Wlnesdu iz
and Fritld, fr ut4 o'clock, ,. I.
Lcavei I uizmrnan Tuie-iay, Thursrday and Setur-' to
dary, at 4o'clock, a. nm.
Ok-FIn-~i Virgiui;a, LI~ apn~ond "' r