Xew York Legislature.
Albany, January 2.—A majority of the
Dgislature are now in the city, and the hotels
are quite lively with the canvassing for the
Speakership. It is conceded that Sharp will
receive the nomination of the caucus to-mor
row night, though Skinner will receive quite
a flattering vote.
New York. January 2.— The Herald's Al
hany special says : The "Wheeler ''boom" for
Kenatorship was started to-night by northem
counties men. Assemblyman Brennan, of
Malone, leads the movement, and the arrival
of a large outside delegation of Wheeler's
friends from the North has been promised
for Monday.
Albany, January J.---The Republican
niembere of the Assembly in caucus to-night
unanimously nominated General Sharpe for
Speaker. Skinner withdrew in his favor,
The Democratic members of the Assembly
went into caucus and nominated Erastus
Brooks for Speaker.
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1 ermesset* Legislature.
Nashville. January J.—The Legislature
convened today. Win. B. Ramsey (rep.)
w as elected Speaker of the House. The Sen
,.
ate balloted lor presiding officer 2o times,
without a result. Ramsey is rather a Green
backer than a Republican, and was a com
promise candidate accepted by the Republi
cans. The state credit and low tax Demo
crats to-night decided to vote for a Democrat
for Senate presiding officer.
Pennsylvania Senatorship.
Harrisburg, January J.—The fight for
the United States Senatorship, to fill the
place of Wm. A. Wallace, virtually closed
this evening. One hundred and twenty
members of the House of Representatives,
supporters of Gnlusha A. Grow and Henry S. a
Oliver, the leading candidates, went into a
«•aliens lor the House officers. The test of
strength was to be made on the organization
of tin- caucus. This was effected by the
Oliver men electing Jno. M. Potter, of Frank
ly», as president of the caucus, by a vote of
69 to 71. The result was generally received
as evidence of G row's weakness. The cau
cus was conducted without any dissention.
B. L. Hewitt, of Blair, was nominated for the
Speakership of the House.
Sioux Indian Conference.
Washington, December 31.—The Chey
enne River and Lower Brule Sioux Indians
kept their appointment for another confer- 1
ence at the Interior Department this morn
ing and informed Secretary Schurz that they j
had made up their minds to accept the terms
offered them by the Chicago & Northwestern
and Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul rail
roads for a rigid of way through their reser- j
vatiou, but they wanted to talk the matter
over among themselves several days longer j
before signing any agreement. The Secretary !
in reply told them that they must briug the j
matter to a conclusion one way or the other
(his afternoouj and the conférence was then
adjourned tor a few hours'.
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Sioux Taffy for Schurz.
Washington, January 3.— The Cheyenne
River Sioux delegation started homeward
this evening. In taking leave of Secretary
Schurz they expressed great regret at his ap
proaching retirement from the Interior De
partment. They said they had advanced
further in the white man's way and been
more prosperous during the past four years
than ever before, and they regarded him as
the best friend they ever had.
The Brule and Yanktonian Sioux will re
main several days longer, the Secretary hav
ing granted the request made by these In
dians that they should be allowed to see
Congress in session.
Report of Omaha Board of Trade.
Omaha, January 1.—The report of the
Secretary of the Board of Trade estimates the
grain crop of Nebraska at 80,000,000 bushels,
despite the disasters to crops. 15,000 head of
cattle were received at Omaha, and the pack
ing and earring for Europe is growing very
important. The rapid development of the
far West indicates by the fact that the ton
nage received at Omaha increased over a bil
lion pounds in 1880. The proposed branch
of the United States mint is strengthened by
the showing that Omah:
receives annually
100,000,000 pounds of bullion and precious j
metals besides a large amount of coin, dust
and refined gold and silver bars. The improve-1
mente of Omaha have exceeded $1,250,000 ; |
commerce $50,000,000; clearing $250,000,000 j
—an increase of $50,000,000 ; also a large im- j
migration and a rapid increase of wealth.
Money Matters.
Washington, December 31.— There were
distributed from the U. 8. Mints $310,993 in
silver dollars for the week ending December
31st, I880,against $207.988 for the correspond
ing week of 1879.
The Treasury department to-day remitted
on account of redemption of 6's of 1880, due
to-day, checks amount ing to $123,340. There
now remains $621,000 of this loan unredeem
ed, of which amount the Treasury holds
$108,000 as security for National Bank circu
lation.
A Young Assassin.
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Nkw \ ork, January 3. In Brooklyn to
night, Jas. AN alsh, aged 19, killed Barbara
Groeuthal, aged 17, because she refused to
many him. He procured a dirk and went is
to the house of Jas. Carlish, 502 Willougby w
avenue where the girl was living, and called
wää
has escaped arrest. "
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\ retiras of 1>,phthena *
iRANoe, N. J., January 3.—Five out of
t ie family of Samuel Kramp, a well known
printer, died of diphtheria within six days,
caused by defective sewerage.
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A K18, January 3.— Slosson writes to jour
liais here, proposing to play Vignaax again
on the following terms: Three thousands
points up for a stake of 5,000 femes, the i
same to be played on new tables on which 1
neither 81osson nor Vignaax have played 1
^o 7 panx toco,neoffat New Yo ^i-on- for
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Torpedoes Fighting Ironclads.
lIma, December 9— Early on the morn
| n g t j ie the Peruvian launch Urcos,
w ],j] e ou guard duty in the bay, was attack
e( | ],y three Chilian torpedo launches. The
Peruvian was armed with one forty pounder
aU( | two mitrailleuse, and the Chilians with
torpedoes, cannon, mitrailleuse, and rocket
; tubes. The Urcos made a desperate resist
a nce, but finally thought prudence the bet-i
ter part of valor and worked within range of,
of the shore batteries. Then the Huascar, An
g am08 and Chaeabuco, with three more
launches, came over from the island and the
engagement became genend. Shot, shell and
rockets were whizzing about on shore, while
the batteries pounded away with the gTeat
e st energy at Huascar, which, it was believ
P d, was struck once. The Urcos also suc
ceeded in striking one of the torpedo launches
and the combat then terminated by the Chil
j ans returning to the island with it to effect
repairs Three men were killed and two
wounded on board the Urcos, which is noth-,
ing more than a slow launch tug. Once a
torpedo boat attempted to get near enough
to blow her up, but a shot from the forty)
pounder put an end to the attempt. The
spars were cut on the Chilian launches dur
^ thetwo hours that the fighting lasted.
The heaviest part of the fighting was done to !
the notnward of the bay, where the neutral
vessels ire at anchor. The Lackawanna and ;
Garilmlli both had a narrow escape, a heavy j
shell Iron the shore bursting quite close to ;
them. They at once moved their anchorage, j
as in fact did most of the other vessels.
Irish Torpedo Practice.
London, January 3.—An attempt to blow
up the ironclad Lord Warden, the gnardship
of the Frth, is supposed to have existed for
the past week. A torpedo has been found
beneath the bow of the vessel. Consequently j
a large torpedo net has been buoyed around :
the ship to keep oft' boats and torpedoes, and !
other precautions have* been taken. The)
Lord Warden is an armor-plated
of 7, w 00 tons, and carries I S guns,
the coast-guard service.
I". S. Signal Service Weather Report,
Helena.
From data furnished by N. C. Smith, obser
ver of tie Helena signal station, we have the
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followin' weather indications, taken at 12:40 I
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p. in. to-day.
lows :
The temperature was as fol
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Helern....................
Shaw......................
Assimiboine.............
Benton.....................
Ft. Aissoula................... " " 33°
Lowest temperature between the hours oi
8:40 p. n. yesterday and 4:40 a. m. this morn
ing is as follows :
Helena............................above zero 28°
Shaw............................. " " 28°
Assimiboine................... " " 23°
Bentoi........................... " " 24°
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flic state oi the weather is as follows :
Heleia..................wind S. W., cloudy.
Assimiboine.......... " N. W., " ,
Ft. Hissoula.......... " E., "
Shaw.................... " N., light snow.
Bertm.................. " N. E., ,
Barcmeter slightly falling at Benton, but >
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rising at all other points.
From Meagher.
[Husbandman.]
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Smith Bros., of the Muscleshell, recently \
lost 150 head of sheep from smothering. j
Leu Lewis lost 28 head of sheep Monday 1
night by smothering. He is also losing quite
a number from his unacclimated flock, ow- j
ing to their poverty and the severity of the j
weather. ■
Our latest advices from the Judith was to
the effect that the snows of November disap
peared qnickly and stock of all kinds were
doing well. We are not advised as to whether
the Christmas snow extended to that valley
or not.
The weather is very distressing on poor
stock, and if a change does not occur soon
there will be great loss among nnacclimated
herds and flocks.
The school census of Meagher county re
veals the fact that the rising generation is
about evenly mated in regard to sex, there
being 195 boys and 193 girls. The census of
the county taken last June shows that there
are three males in the county to every fe
male. If grown persons alone were ennrner
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ated there would be about seven men to
every woman.
A mountain lion, which made several vis- I
its to Wm. Ford's sheep corrals last week and
killed six or eight head of sheep, finally
'«me to grief at the hands of James Ramsey.
It was night and the moon gave a poor light,
but a random shot pierced a vital part, and
though only forty yards distant a needle gun
did not drive a ball through him. Mr. Ford
brought the beast to town.
From Gallatin County.
[Courier.]
Notwithstanding the fact that the past j
season was unfavorable for the maturity of j
crops in Gallatin valley, we are occasionally I
furnished with such items as the following : I
W. W. Wol verton, whose ranch is located
a few miles south of Bozeman, had twelve
acres in oats—sod ground broken up last
spring—which averaged 67 bushels to the I
acre. His entire crop of 97 acres, including
oats, wheat, barley and buckwheat, averaged
44 bushels per acre, machine measure, which
is equivalent to 50 bushels per acre by actual
w eight.
Among the packages of mail matter re
r* r ived t the ^ zenian ^
" e no * ,ce d o package of coffee, a package of
dried apples and a feather pillow.
The present financial condition of Galla
tin eonnty will enable the County Commis
sionere to lessen the tax levy for this year
four or five mills on the dollar,
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C ** ,Ma P " bli *L
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" e are pleaaed to announce that the friends |
and pnpils of onr pnblic spools have de
^ t0 *>rthe purpose of i
f""" 8 means Wlth wh,ch to Pnrchase cata
for the coming year, and also an organ
for the w«t side school budding. The en
tertainment will be given in February next 1
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Boot and Shoe Boom
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BOOT AND SHOE STOBE.
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31y large and well selected stock of Boots imd Shoes was bought before the recent advance
East, and lam selling at a very small margin of profit. I confine myself to no particular grade or
of goods, but carry them all. Hence, l>oth in style and price, I can please the banker and wife as well a„
the labore r and his wife. Those who need a pood, sound, sensible pair of Boots or Shoes, Gents' or La
* ^ diking Shoes, Badies Kid Boots, Misses' and children's Shoes or slippers, or anything in the line
of loot wear, should consult my stock and
FAVORABLE PRICES.
dcvffine'tS^ , f tC r 2 r . *vewhody, and never, under any eircumstanc/s
inereiroin, protects the bu\ei, who is no judge of shoe leather or its value, and at once plac/*s
lier or him on the same level with the wisest merchant or the most favored purchaser. Those who
come to 'shop" receive the same courtesy and polite attention as those prepared to buy ; therefor/- if
your object is simply to get posted, come without any hesitation, and J will gladly give you all informa
tion desired. '
ORDERS
BY MAI
Receive Prompt
ATTENTION.
THE OLDEST HOUSE IN THE TERRITORY.
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Sign of the Big Boot, Main Street, Helena.
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Wholesale Murder in Indiana.
Chicago, January 2.—A wholesale
and
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> cold-blooded murder occurred one mile south
! of Otis, Ind., last Friday night. James
Augustine and family have lived in that
j place for many years and were possessed of '
considerable property, and generally had
\ a good deal of money in the house. During j
j the afternoon Henry Augustine, a nephew of [
1 James, came from Chicago to make them a j
visit, and tried vainly to get them to drink :
j from a bottle which proves tö have contain- i
j ed poisoned whiskey. About 11 o'clock at
■ night he got np from his bed and sought
the bedroom of J AS. Augustine. Leveling his
revolver lie began firing. Mrs. Augustine
was so badly wounded that she died to-day.
Jas. Augustine was shot in the breast and
will probably die. Henry ran from the room
after firing several shots. The sons, hearing
the firing, came down, and Christian Augus
tine demanded of Henry, whom he met in
the kitchen, what it meant. Henry replied
with a bullet, which killed Christian instant
ly. He gave a parting shot at the younger
brother, James, which only made a slight
flesh wound, and then went coolly to his
uncle's room and demanded admission, as
suring them that he was all right and want
ed to help them. James, the son, got the re
volver away from him, put him in the kitch
en and locked the door. Henry escaped,
barefoot and hatless, and has not yet been
captured. Lynching will probably follow
his capture,
Lumber, Lath & Shingles
SASH & BLINDS.
Builders' and Cabinet
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\Vc have the best assorted stock of Builders'
l^ e .3l7 ito, T\ Rnd with our in proved
everyth^fo^th^'SStenTf
*toaii pa^of the Terri
tory * agfnts pop
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The Leffel Wheel and Machiierv.
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AugT-dAwly A. M. HOLTER & BRO.
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»teel. n ronaht Iron Pipe ami Pit
tin*. Betting and Parking.
Hardwood. Horse nn«l
Ox Hltoes.
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FIRST NATIONAL BANK
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Designated Depository of
Niâtes.
the Tatted
Paid up Capital - - 8100,000
Surplus and Profits 8160,000
S. T. Hanser,
E. W. Knight,
T. H. Hlrinuthmidt,
President
Cashier
Ass. Cash.
We transact a General banking business, and buy
at the highest rates gold dust, coin, gold arid silver
Bullion, and local securities; and sell exchange
and Telegraphic Transfers available in all parts of
the United States, the Canadas, Great Britain, Ire
land, and the continent.
Collections made and the proceeds remitted
promptly.
Hoard of Directors.
S. T. HAUSER, JOHN CURTIN,
A. M. HOLTER, R. S. HAMILTON,
JNO. H. MING, C. P. HIGGINS,
GRANVILLE STUART, A. J. DAVIS,
T. H. KLEIN SCH M I DT, d&wtf-niHrC
1868 . Established. 1868 *
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SAM. 8CHAWB.
ED. I. ZIMMERMAN.
COSMOPOLITAN
HOTEL.
Nos. 37 & 39 MAIN STREET,
BZIXjBUA., m. t.
This House is oemrally located and the only first
claw Brick and Stone Hotel in the city.
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CHARGES REASONABLE.
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RALEIGH&CLARKES
Wholesale Dry Goods, Notions and Gents' Furnishing
Goods, Main Street.
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Jewel Cases,
Odor Cases,
Fancy Purses,
Elegant Fans,
Fine Leather Goods,
Silver and Gilt Goods,
Glove, Nail and Cigar Cases,
Jewelry, Perfumery, Useful Fancy Articles in Great Variety. A Full
Assortment of Fine Handkerchiefs, Scarfs, Collars and Cuffs in
sets, Ties, Ribbons, Laces, and Embroideries.
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We present a full and very attractive line of Hosiery, Nubias, Hood?j, Skirts.
Gloves, etc., etc., besides a varied assortment of children's Coats,
Caps, Gloves, Hosiery and Underwear.
EXTRAORDINARY OFFER
EXTRAORDINARY OFFER
EXTRAORDINARY OFFER
EXTRAORDINARY OFFER
For file next thirty days we shall dispose
of all our Elegant Suifs and Cloaks at
STRICTLY" COST, in order to rf dnee stock
preparatory to our annual inventory.
RALEIGH & CLARKES
the
style
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li is perhaps unnecessary to caii attention to our unequalled assortment of
of Staple Goods. In Plain, Opera and Twilled Flannels, all Wool Cassimeres,
Shirtings, Yarns, Batts, Quilts, Prints, Table Linens, Oil Cloths, Carpets, Rugs,
etc., our stock is unexcelled and prices very reasonable. Consumers will save
money in every instance by noting our extremely low prices, and the superior
excellence of our goods.
In order to reduce our extensive stock of Fancy Dress Goods,*,we will
J sell them at STRICTLY COST for the next Thirty Days. This*Bepart
ment embraces a very choice and desirable line of the above goods, in
the Newest Shades and Fashionable materials. A nice dress pattern
makes a very appropriate and substantial Holiday Present. A beautiful
line of Ladies* and Misses' Fur Sets at Greatly Reduced rates.
GRAND DISPLAY
HOLIDAY GOODS
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 6th,
We will have open our ANNUAL DISPLAY" OF GOODS, specially
imported for the Holiday Trade, consisting of an elegant line of
Japanese Laquered Ware; Fancy Coods, Both Useful and
Ornamental; Pocket Handkerchiefs and Sets, put up
in Elegant Cases; Writing Paper and Envelopes,
Elegantly Boxed; Albums, Porcelain Orna
ments, Silk Handkerchiefs, Ladies' Nec
Wear, and an Endless Assortment of
Coods Apropriatefor Holiday Cifts
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In order to bring it within the means of every one to be liberal and yet
not extravagant in remembering their friends during the approaching
Holiday Season
WE HAVE MARKED DOWN
All of our line Dolmans, Fur Lined Garments, Ladies' Fine Made-up
Costumes, Real Mink and Seal Skin Sets, Children's Fur Sets, Black and
Colored Dress Silks, and Satins de Lyons to figures that will fully com
pare with prices of similar goods at any Eastern Establishment.
Great Closing Out Sale
1ZZT1D ŒHiO VES
Intending to make a change in our Jvid Glove Department, we will
close out our present stock of the well known brands of Cora, Victoria,
Harris Seamless Two-button Gloves at the followin'' ridiculously low
prices :
Cora, Two-Button, 75. Former Price, SI 25.
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Victoria,
Harris,
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1 50.
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CARPETS
Our Stools.
FLANNELS,
of
DOMESTICS.
KNIT GOODS and WOOLENS
Is Very Complete and Offered at Most Reasonable Prices.
SANDS IE
GENEVA NURSEREIS
GENI1VA, Tg-.-Sr.
Established JS46.
W. & T. SMITH, Proprietors.
Five hundred acres in cultivation. Send for our
New Descriptive Catalogue of Old and
New Varieties of
Fruit, Ornamental Trees, Rose fthrnbs.
ete., to
J. A. GOODHUE, Gen. Agent,
wtf-u»y28 Helena, M. T.
DO
NOT KAIL to »eon
for <*ur lTiee LiH
IPSO. Fkkk i* a»!
»dures» upon *P*
oltrarton. Csntsio*
description» ol e*enr
Mnu* required for
personal or faut); o«i
with over 1.200 Illustrations. We »eil
(roods at wholesale prices In qnautitls» t» »ult
the purchaser. The only Institution in America
•ha naVa »kla »Val. a AilsasA
—J ' • tuovuir iuttititvivu iu auiv*»»
a ho make this their special business. Address
MONTGOMERY WARD * (ft, ...
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