The Livingston enterprise. [volume], January 01, 1887, Image 4

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YELLOWSTONE PARK NOTES.
Forest Fires—Game,Tourists and the Park
Well Protected—John Taney Honored—
An Old Timer Nearly Starved— An Ad
venture in the Grand Canyon.
Sergeant Swan and Private Andrew
Stewart, of Troop M, IstL. S. cavalry,
were stationed at Soda Butte soon after
Capt. M. Harris assumed the duties of
superintendent. Stewart informs me that
he was ordered to find out, if possible,
the origin and extent of the Ox-Bow and
Tower falls fires. The former,he thinks,was
caused by lightning, and the latter, being
on the line of travel, might have started
.from a camp lire. The fires were undei
headway several days before the troop
came to the Park, and over sixty square
miles of beautiful groves became a black
ened desert. It was the most destructive
fire that ever raged in the Park.
Hunting in the Park is now a matter
of past history. Squads of men are con
stantly on the lookout all along the Park
lines. Several parties have been taken
in to headquarters for being found, with
firearms, on the public highway. They
were discharged on stating that they were
merely on their way to neutral hunting
ground, and on promising to keep the
traveled road while carrying arms.
In 1883 the writer drew up a petition
to Secretary Teller, asking that residents
near Gardiner, and along the north line of
the Park, be permitted to haul and use
the dead timber, for the reason that it
might be of use to settlers along the Yel
lowstone, while it was of no value to the
Park. The petition was granted on con
dition that no living timber be cut. It
has been reported that some one has been
passing beyond the dead timber limita
tion, in which case it would at once be
come the duty of the superintendent to
withdraw the privileges heretofore grant
ed. It is to be hoped that no such re
striction will become necessary.
Major General Sheridan has always
held that the Park would be better pro
tected and its rules more impartially en
forced under a military supervision. Cit
izens who have visited the Park this sum
mer, as well as residents in the Park and
those living in its vicinity, unanimously
agree that, so far, a military superitend
ence has been best. In support of this
view I am authorized to name Mr. John
Horner, I. C. Vilas, M. E. Metcalf, C. II.
Stuart und David Dobson, all of whom
arc well acquainted with both the civil
and military administrations. Soldiers at
all the basins are prompt to warn travel
ers against dangerous places, as well as to
inform them what rules must be observed
in order to avoid trouble. Heretofore the
Park officials were more anxious to secure
a good tee by the arrest and punishment
of offenders, as one-half the fines went to
complainant and the other half to the
court, if a verdict af guilty was rendered.
Nothing, since the fugitive slave law,
could be more infamous and unjust. The
old axiom had been reversed and read :
"Let no man escape, innocent or guilty."
The soldiers at Camp Sheridan are not
without resources of social enjoyment.
Some thirty of the troop assembled at the
Cottage hotel recently to serenade John
Yancy, who was an expected guest. John
Is one of the most popular hosts and gen
ial companions to be found in all the
mountains. Corporal Bucklehousen makes
the zyther speak to all the emotions in
tones melodious. Some of the young
ladies affirm that the sly corporal has the
art of making it the exponent of his own
emotions, and to a degree that is quite
dangerous to an unsuspecting and sus
ceptible maiden. The bold and rollick
ing private, McQuinn, makes everything
whirl with his pet violin. He not only
furnished music for the dancers, but he
does the Highland Fling as well as any
kilted highlander fresh from Lochaber.
The gallant beaux, Bellmont and Mc
Ginnis, fired off the dancers with a wind
instrument which, as an accompaniment
to the violin, made a splendid orchestra.
McGinnis sang the Scotch Brigade with a
pathos that was touching and tender, the
whole company joining in the chorus—
"Till roof and rafters a' did dirl." Private
Pearson sang several comic songs with a
gusto, and in so quaint a style as to call
forth unbounded applause. Andrew Stew
art and Wm. Moore sang a beautiful duet,
"The Larboard Watch," with a force and
vigor, such as sailors and soldiers know so
well how to throw into their songs: and
the effect was heightened by a full
chorus of deep and sonorous voices. To
ward the close of the entertainment the
writer arose and thanked the young men
for the pleasure and pleasant memories,
yet not unmixed with pain, that had been
awakened and recalled. He felt the in
spiration of youth and vigor in his old
and tired brain. This meeting with sol
diers, who are to guard and protect the
National Park, was a reminder of the
dark days of 1802, when the national flag
also needed protection against its ene
mies. Under the same old flag he had
marched with the men who had protected
the nation and saved the public in its
hour of peril. "I, too," he said, "have
worn the blue, camped on the tented
field, and 'drank from the same canteen,'
felt as a soldier feels, and love this, the
laud of my adoption, as the soldier loves
the land he defends and flag under which
he marched." He then recited the "In
dian's Address to His Captive," and was
highly gratified at the manner in which
his thanks and recitatian were received.
The entertainment closed with "Sweet
Evalina," sung by Private Gerant, with a
pathos and feeling common to those who
come from the land of Burns. Andy
Stewart waved his hand majestically at
each climax in the chorus, in which all
joined. No whisky was there to shed its
baleful influence over this feast of reason
and flow of soul. No other inspiration
was needed than that of good music, vig
orous manhood, fellow-feeling and the
capacity to enjoy and employ the facul
ties which come to us from our common
mother—Humanity.
El wood Hofer gives an interesting ac
count of his recent snow-shoeing expedi
tion to the National Park in search of
stray horses. He started with a pack of
seventy-five pounds, including blankets
and three days' rations. On one occasion
he slid noiselessly into a band of elk,
among which were some of the finest and
largest bulls and cows he had ever seen.
These antlered monarchs of the mountains
were pasturing with Indian ponies on the
most friendly terms. One old pony, named
"Dromio," who has no predilection for
equine society, was found in this band of
elk, pawinc the snow to secure the nutri
tious grasses buried below. He was fat
as a seal, and shied off with his gramin
ivorous cousins, seeming to have no de
sire to go back to pack-saddles and civil
izatiou. Dromio not being what Mr.
Hofer was looking for, he left him among
the horned inhabitants of his choice, and
soon after had
To lie down upon hie wintery bed,
With nature's snow-white sheets beneath him
spread;
With hungry wolves gyrating round and round,
Whose serenading made his sleep profound.
Billy Hofer is an old and experienced
mountaineer and rather enjoys spending a
night now and then with the wolves in
winter and the tourists in summer. He
says: "All solid comfort conies to him
only who can compare the good, the bet
ter and the best. A snowy bed is poetic
ally good, a bed of down is theoretically
better, but a spring bed at the Cottage
hotel, after one of China Jim's good sup
pers, is superlatively best."
Dave Hobson is another old-timer who
has identified himself with the history
and development of tlie Yellowstone and
its Park. Supt. P. W. Norris used him
as a scout and guide. He accompanied
Surveyor Grant wdien he located the future
railroad that will ultimately connect Cin
nabar with the Upper Geyser Basin. For
there is nothing surer than that the N. P.
R. R. will in due time carry its passen
gers by rail all around the National Park,
as it now does by stages and saddle
horses. The National Park cannot escape
that evolution that compels the adoption
of those measures which are cheapest and
most comfoi table, saving wear and tear,
time and money. Honest Dave is well
known to all the old settlers. He has as
many lives as a cat and can endure hunger
and cold like an Indian. Last wt^k he
left George Marshal's, in the Madison
valley, in company with C. B. Ransom,
and with five pack animals, intending to
come to Mammoth Hot Springs. The deep
snow made it impossible for the pack an
imals to get through with their loads.
They were turned loose and allowed to go
back. The young men had but two days'
rations with them and were out four
nights, two of them without food. They
finally reached the Cottage hotel, wretch
edly ragged, hungry and tired. Dave
said that after the first stage of hunger is
passed there is an airy tightness and buoy
ancy takes possession of one that is almost
delightful. Ransom acknowledges the
"lightness" and "buoyancy" but ex
perienced nothing of the delightful sensa
tion described by his comrade. This
Ransom is one of the dare-devils who
seem to be always getting into danger,
but extremely lucky in getting out. Last
summer he attempted to creep down the
walls of the Grand Canyon, just below
Lookout Point. He succeeded in getting
about a third of the way down, when he
reached a loose, disintegrated basalt that
gave way beneath him and threatened
him with a terrible death by precipitating
him over a thousand feet, down into the
yawning chasm. Death seemed inevit
able. It became impossible to move one
step upward, and should he let go a twig
to which he clung, what would have been
left of his body when it reached the bot
tom would have been swallowed up in
the turbulent waters of the Grand Falls.
He clung to the walls with a death grip
until a rope was lowered, when he was
slowly drawn upward to a place of safety.
Dobson and Ransom are the kind of men
who undertake deeds of daring and priva
tion. It is predicted that sooner or later
Honest Dave will be found in some lonely
nook, frozen to death or devoured by wild
beasts. He is always happy and smiling,
no matter what circumstances surround
him, or how little comfort may fall to his
share. G. L. Henderson.
The Only Way to Conquer Dyspepsia.
It is perfectly preposterous to introduce
pepsin and other artificial solvents into
the stomach, in the expectation that they
will assist digestion by acting on the food
itself. They will not. Nor is it possible
thus to overcome dyspepsia. The only
way tb conquer that disorder, and prevent
the numerous diseases and disabilities
which it assuredly provokes is to renew
the activity of gastric action by strength
ening the stomach. Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters eradicates the most inveterate
forms of indigestion by restoring vitality
to the alimentary organs, and those which
are tributary to them. The liver, the
bowels, the kidneys and the nerves, no
less than the stomach, experience the in
vigorative effects of that standard tonic,
which {lossesses alterative properties that
greatly enhance its beneficial influence,
and give a permanance to its effects which
they would not otherwise possess.
Shiloh's catarrh remedy a positive cure
for catarrh, diphtheria and canker mouth.
For sale by J. E. Mintie.
Scrofula
Is one of the most fatal scourges which
afflict mankind. It is often inherited,
hut may be the result of improper vacci
nation, mercurial poison, uncleanliness,
and various other causes. Chronic Sores,
Ulcers, Abscesses, Cancerous Humors,
and, in some cases, Emaciation and Con
sumption, result from a scrofulous condi
tion of the blood. This disease can be
cured by the use of Ayer's Sarsaparilla.
I inherited a scrofulous condition of the
blood, which caused a derangement of my
whole system. After taking less than
four bottles of Ayer's Sarsaparilla I am
Entirely Cured
and, for the past year, have not found it
necessary to use any medicine whatever.
I am now in better health, and stronger,
than eyer before.— O. A. Willard, 218
Tremont st., Boston, Mass.
I was troubled with Scrofulous Sores
for five years; but, after using a few
bottles of Ayer's Sarsaparilla, the sores
healed, and I have now good health.—
Elizabeth Warnock, 54 Appleton street,
Lowell. Mass.
Some months ago I was troubled with
Scrofulous Sores on my leg. The limb
was badly swollen and inflamed, and the
sores discharged large quantities of offen
sive matter. Every remedy failed until
I used Ayer's Sarsaparilla. By taking
three bottles of this medicine the sores
have been healed, and my health is re
stored. I am grateful for the good it has
done me.—Mrs. Ann O'Brian, 158 Sulli
van st., New York. tt
Ayer's Sarsaparilla,
Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Hass.
Sola by all Drugglate. Price $1 ; six bottles, $5.
J. F. LONG, «ft.
SADDLES AND HARNESS
Manufactured to Order.
Repairing Neatlv and Promptly Done
at Reasonable Prices.
A full Stock of
Me Saddles, Brilles, Cïaperajos, Bits
and SPURS always on hand.
The Celebrated Single and Double
Rig Visalia Saddle a Specialty.
LIVINGSTON. MONT.
JOHN O. SAX,
NEWS AND FRUIT DEALER,
AND CONFECTIONER.
The latest eastern Dailies. Illustrated Journ
als and Magazines always on hand.
MAIN STREET.
Brewery Headquarters!
LOUIE HAUSEN, Prop'r.
The Finest Brands of Wines, Liquors
and Cigars constantly on hand.
Keg Beer Always on Tap.
East side Main street, - LIVINGSTON, AI. T.
Minnesota & Nortbwestern B. R. Co.
Chicago & St. Louis Short Line.
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ELEGANT BUFFET SLEEPERS and com
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Ptpilar Route to Chicago and the Eut.
Short Line to St.Lonis, Kansas City, St. Joaeph,
Atchison, Leavenworth, Galveston, San Frahcisco
and all California points, New Orleans and Florida
J. A. MacGREGOR. J. A. HANLEY,
Trav. Ft. and Pass. Agt. Traffic Manager,
St. Paul, Minn.
THE CITY HOTEL,
GARDINER, MONT.
MRS. GEO. WELCOME, Prop.
Best of accommodations for the traveling public
GEORGE "WELCOME,
PROPRIETOR OF
SALOON IN CONNECTION,
— WITH —
Milwaukee Keg Beer
ON DRAUGHT EVERY DAY.
GARDINER, - - MONTANA.
THOMPSON BROS.,
have no time to write advertisements, but bave a more com
plete stock and can give our customers better value for
their money than ever. Anything in
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES,
boots and shoes,
Olotliing, Hats and Caps,
FURNISHING GOODS, &C.
we are prepared to show you in variety, and give you the
very lowest prices, and will never be undersold. We have
just received an elegant lot of men's fine hand-sewed shoes
direct from the manufacturer at Rochester; also a lot of
ladies fine shoes from H. H. Gray's Sons. In these we offer
extra inducements. Our stock is too well known to require
enumerating, and our manner of dealing, buying and meet
ing competition too well known to add anything here.
THOMPSON BROS.,
Main Street, - - - Livingston, Mont.
PLEASURE RESORT !
AND HOME FOR THE SICK.
HUNTER'S HOT SPRINGS !
AT MENDENHALL, MONTANA,
miles from Springdale station on the Northern Pacific Railroad, where car
riages will be in attendance at all trains for the transfer of guests.
Mails Delivered Twice Daily at the Hotel Office.
TOWN LOTS
for residence and business purposes for sale.
C. B. MENDENHALL, Owner and Proprietor.
MERCHANTS HOTEL,
0. J. OBERG, Proprietor.
NEWLY REFITTED AND FURNISHED THROUGHOUT.
Special Attention given to the Accommodation of the Traveling Public. Central
ly Located, and
Rates Only $2.00 Per Day.
GEORGE W. METCALF,
Feed and Sale Stables,
CORNER MAIN AND CLARK STREETS.
FINEST "TURNOUTS" IN THE CITY,
Tourists and Travelers carried to or from the remotest points with safety and dispatch
Horses, Mules, Harness and Wagons bought and sold.
Oats and Baled Hav,
Stock boarded by the day or week. Spectal attention given to Gentlemen Drivers
Terms as reasonable as any in the city. Call and see us.
EE. GOUGHNOUR,
Manufacturer and Dealer in
Lumber, Sash, Doors, Blinds,
Lath, Shingles, Pickets, Mouldings,
Brackets, Building Paper, Plaster Paris, Plastering Hair, Etc., Etc. A good stock
of Minnesota Pine always on hand. Special Sizes of Timber Sawed to order. I
carry the most complete stock of everything in my line kept in Montana. Wood
by the Cord or Carload. Prices Always Reasonable.
E. GOUGHNOUR, Livingston, Mont.
AÆ. Rotn,
WHOLESALE DEALER IN
Fine Whiskies and Cigars.
McBrayer, Anderson and other Firstclass Brands kept in Stock.
RANCHMENS' TRADE SOLICITED.
Agent for Brunswick-Balke-Cotlinder Company.
Livingston, M. T., - Pîext door to the Albemarle.
BANK DRUGSTORE!
I have just received an invoice of FRESH DRUGS. No Goods damaged by fire
will be pushed on my customers. I have now a more complete line than eyer.
Am located for the present at the Postoffice building, next to Livingston Bank.
Prescriptions Carefully Compounded.
Hoping to see all my old customers and many new ones, I am Respectfully,
J. E. MINTIE.
GREAT MARK-DOWN SALE !
clothTng,
BATS 11 CAPS ! BOOTS Al SBOES !
Furnishing Goods, Etc.,
UNTIL JAN. 1st,
I. ORSCHEL & BRO's
In order to reduce our Winter Stock we will sell all goods
in the Clothing line at
10 PER CENT DISCOUNT
on our regular prices.
-OUR STOCK in
WHISKIES, WINES and CIGARS
is the Best, Cheapest and Largest in the Territory.
Sole Agents for Ph. B. B. Co.'s celebrated Bottled and
Keg Beer for Eastern Montana.
Also, sole agents for R. Rothschild's Sons, saloon out
fitters, Brunswick-Balke Collender Co.'s Billiard and Pool
Tables.
I. ORSCHEL & BRO.
BKICK BLOCK. - - - PAKK STREET.
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Main Street Clothier,
Has just received a large stock ol
Ready-Made Clothing,
GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS, Cloths and Underwear
Of the best quality, and for the next 30 days special inducements will be offered.
-MERCHANT TAILORING--
Our cutting and fitting department is complete and we will guarantee satisfaction
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