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Sun River sun., 1884-09-11
It Won't Work with COWBOYS.

The Deming Tribune has the fol-
lowing; A confidence chap picked up
II New Mexico cowboy on the depot
platform day or two since, and after
n chnt of few seconds decided he
had struck something soft, and pro-
ceeded to work the claim. In few
minutes the sum of ten dollars had
been transferred from the cow-punch-
er's pocket to that of tho confidence
chap. just rs the transfer was COM
pleted, the cowboy noticed tho rail
way policeman approaching, drew his
"45," and putting it uncomfortably
close to the confidence chaps car, yell
cd, "You id thief, hand back my
twenty-five dollarsw The officer Sec
onded the motion, and although tho
confidence chap insisted that he only
received ten dollars tho speaker do
cided the point against him, and he
gave mp the amount and disappeared
as soon as tho caucus adjourned. We
don't think that sharp gentleman will
care to tackle ono Of our prairie dudes
again.
Sun River sun., 1884-09-11
The Genuine Cowboy.

An exchange says of tho true cow
boy: "He sleeps with his saddle for
a pillow whenever night ovcrtakes
him, eats at any camp where favor or
fortune drives him, and in turn is
over ready to assist or divide with his
fsllowman--who perchance drops in
on him resting at his cabin or beneath
the shade and shelter Of some tree, as
the case may be. Tho genuine Texas
cowboy was hardly ever known to do
a mean or cowardly sct but his repu-
tation has becn infringed upon--in
fact, ruined-by desperadoes who
know but little Of cowboy life and
magnanimity, but palm themselves
of on an unsuspecting public a. a
man. eating, Misunderstanding cowboy,
from the out-posts of Texas. OF
course, tho knight Of tho lariet, when
under the influence Of liquor, like
others, is noisy; aside from this hc is
harmless creature.
Sun River sun., 1884-09-11
Over Stocked Ranges.

The Droyer's Journal of Chicago,
commenting on the notice published
by tho stock growers Of the Yellow
stone, that their ranges were over
crowded says: "Of course any set Of
business men have Il right to do what
they can to protect their own interests
and discourage competition; and in
such cases as this it would seem that
the Yellowstone men would in a meas
ure in protecting not only themsclve
but those from whom they seek pro-
lection. In other words, new comers
would endanger the interests of all, if
the ranges are already crowded. But
the range business is after all like a
good many others, and from the
standpoint of the Yellowstone men
they have no more mortal right to en-
forcc their desire to keep out compe-
tition than if they We're manufactur-
ers and desired to prevent newcomers
who wished to have share Of the
large profits previously enjoyed.
There is however, a great danger of
overstocking the western ranges, and
it is largely due to the fact Of the un-
stinted booming that has been done
by those Interested in elcvating the
importance Of western cattle raising"
Sun River sun., 1884-09-11
Cheapest and Best Route.

Mr.. Bob Tingley was instructed by
q number Of cattle men, principally
from the Judith country, TO find out
the cheapest and best route for ship
ping cattle to the eastern markets.
He interviewed the officers OF the
Northern Pacific Railroad, but failed
to get anything like reasonable terms.
With the Canadian Pacific, however,
he was very successful, and that will
probably be the route adopted by all
the cattle shippers in this vicinity.
The terms IRE low and the drive, al
though about the same distance rs
to the Northern Poetic, is more nd
vantageous in other respects. Mr..
Belchcr, who is now in the country
with headquarters at the Choteau
House, Benton, will return from Cho-
teau OH Friday. Mr.. Belcher is the
authorized representative Of the Cana
dian Pacific and will be pleased to
furnish any information desired by
Record, Sept. l.
Sun River sun., 1884-09-11
4 Living LassO.

On Tuesday last, at Forests ranch
near Genoa, ono Of the hands noticed
a COW charging furiously at n thicket.
An investigation revealed that the nm
imal IVES fighting with big black
snake, End trying to stamp it to death
with hci forefeet. The thicl,et was an
isolated clump Of sagebrush, and the
snake did not seem disposed to leave
it and tmst its life to the open coun-
try. Fin,lly the COW lowered her head
and tried to impale the snake on her
horns II an instant the snake sprang
on tho cows head and rapidly coiled
itself about her horns. The COW stood
dazed fer q moment and then sct of
on run, occasionally knceling to rub
her head against the ground, but she
was unable to rd herself Of her cne-
my. She again sought the sagcbr,,sh
and tried to rub the incubus off, but
tho snake only coiled itself The tighter
and refused to be dislodged. .N4 u
The COW seemed finally to realize
that all her Efforts were useless, and
uttering terrible below SGT of at q
full gallop. The hands made IN Ct
fort to follow her and turn her back,
but in her frantic fright she outstrip-
ped the horses, and when cornered
would charge everything in sight. Oc-
casionally the snake would half un-
twist itself, and its head would play
before tho cows eyes. On these oc-
casions the poor animal would below
with terror, and sometimes go fifty
yards backwards to escape.
For three hours she ran madly about
the fields with the foam and blood
flying from her lips md sweat stream
ing from her sides. The rest Of the
hired help tried to throw 1asso over
her horns, but could not get near
enough, and finally the poor brute
dropped from sheer exhaustion and
painted out her life. The snake was
Immediately dispatched, and WAS a
black snake fvo feot long. Carson
Appeal.
Sun River sun., 1884-09-11
Marketing Cattle.

1t is one thing to raise cattle FOR
market and another to know when
and how to get them there. When to
ship and when to hold requires as
much judgement and, it may be ad-
ded, experience as it does to make
purchases and carc for cattle after
they are bought.
Any one who has closely observed
the course Of events at any ono Of the
leading markets Of the country for q
number Of years cannot but have ar
rived at the above conclusion.
The raising Of cattle, ~ general
thing is a profitable business, when
well, managed, but like every other
pursuit in life il requires experience
and Judgment A few dollars . head
lost on the number Of cattle owned,
are not often missed, for there is a
anyway, but il those few dollars had
been added to the sum total they
would undoubtedly be appreciated.
II has been observed that some cat
tie raisers, year after year, manage SO
as 10 reach the market at q time and
with their cattle in such condition
rs to realize prices which, when COM
pared with thrse realized by their
neighbors, make good profit ON the
larger amount obtained, to say moth
ing Of the satisfactory manner in
which their business appear to be
There are parties engaged in feed
ing cattle, who exercise poor judg-
ment in their purchases, the handling
Of cattle after making the purchase
and then again in selling them for
beef, whereas there are others who
move along quietly, manage their af-
fairs smoothly and with judgment
mud who invariable come out ahead.
There are thousands Of dollars lost
annually by cattle raisers, who do not
pay sufficient attention to the details
Of the business, and who, instead OF
the market and the course
of events, move along us if every sea
son was alike and values were the
same from year to ear.-Livc Stock
Indicator.
Sun River sun., 1884-09-11
How Long Good Stock VIII Pay.

Many people exercise themselves q
good deal over discussion OF the
question, "How long will it be until
the introduction Of good blood among
our cattle shall have been overdone"
Almost anything can be carried to an
extreme, and the American people un-
doubtedly have a weakness for over
doing almost everything which can be
ovcrdonc. But in carrying the i'm
provement Of cattle too fur they have
q task in hand by no means easy OF
accomplishment. As long as good
stock con be handled to more advan-
tage than any other, people will have
every incentive improve. As long AZ
the bulk Of the cattle Of the country
are Of inferior quality, they will have
plenty to work on in improving. And
until tho new cattle regions OF the
west arc well stocked up with animals
Of a high type, there will be plenty Of
room for extending tho lines Of i'm
provement. When all these points
are taken into consideration, it does
not look as though tho period in which
breeders can prctitably pursue their
business is drawing to IN end. Has
it, anywhere in tlp world, ever drawn
to an endl England has been pur-
suing for centuries the idea Of breed
ing up, and now has, without doubt, a
better average quality Of farm ami
mails than any other country in tho
world. But has it been overdone?
Are breeders quitting because it docs
not pay! Besides enjoying an excel
lent home trade, England is driving a
lucrative business with foreign coun-
tries. American breeders have trade
Mt home whose like is seen nowhere
else, and besides have every orpor-
tunity for creating foreign market;
and, withal, have us little cause for
apprehension or alarm us amy other
,lass of American producers s.--Na-
ional Stockman.
Sun River sun., 1884-09-11
Canadian Quarantine.

OTTAWA, Sept. 4.-~Dr. McEarchran,
Inspector of the Dominion Cattle
Quarantine, had an interview with the
Minister Of Agricultural to-day to
urge a complete system OF quarantine
to prevent tho Importation Of discas-
Cd cattle from the United States into
the Canadian Northwest. He main
tains that nothing but an absolute
embargo against American cattle will
prevent the introduction of pleuro-
pneumonia among Canadian cattle.
Tho Minister rrclniscl that the qucs-
Sun River sun., 1884-09-11

requirements of cold climate, which
is known to be favorable to the growth
Of fine fibres. 1t is known that our
woods ure generally sold on ''p. t."
(privatc tcrms). The knowing manu-
facturers are seeking our woods, and
as the demand makes the price, there
is no doubt but Montana woods will
not only increase in price, but will
command place in the market that
their real value Justly entities them.
Sun River sun., 1884-09-11
Montana Wool.

Under the cover Of a personal letter
to prominent wool grower of Mon
tana, tho preferable quality of the
Montana woods is set forth in most
decided manner. It has come to light
that Montana woods are sought after
more than those of any other Terrific
ries. The reason is obvious, our wool
is clean and the MMinoes crossed with
the Cotswold and Southdown Navor-
ite breeds in this territory has pro-
duced beautiful, fine and long fibre
Tho difficulty heretofore in the
States was to produce u fine and long
fibre at the same time. Here in Mon,
tana this dcsideratum has been &C.
complishcd By crossing and Wy ths
Sun River sun., 1884-09-11
Canadian SClGsllmcss.

It is now authoritively announced
that the Canadian government has
resolved to refuse permission for Wy
oming and Montana cattle to be ship
ped from Canadian ports to England.
The prohibition is based on purely
selfish motives and no attempt at JUS
tifcation on no other grounds is
made.
Influential Englishmen having
large herds in the two territories
named, and the Canadian Pacific
railroad company have brought all
their energies to bear on the COVER
ment to obtain the privilege but the
fiat Of the Dominion Cabinet has
gone forth, and selfshness has pre-
vailed over logical argument, power
full influence and English interests.
In deciding against the admission Of
American oattle into Canada the gov
ernment officials justify their action
on the false assumption that it would
greatly retard progress in cattle rails
ing among their ranch men, il Wyo-
ming and Montana cattle are allowed
TO be driven into their country for
tsans-shipmcnt abroad.
In plain language the Cannncks
are afraid Of our competition and re-
fuse to accord the privilege lest it
would be the means Of driving them
from the business. Tho reason given
by Sir John MacD Donald, the Canadi-
an premier, for the embargo are far
fetched, and the decision Of the cabi-
net is justified only by selfishness, if
such can be called q justification.
While tho first duty Of the Canadi-
an government may be to encourage
their own stockgrowers as stated by
the premier, still it is doubtful if such
arbitrary selfishness will be much en-
couragement to the industry across
our northern boundary. Competition
is the life Of business, and the cncour-
agement to be attained be this policy
Of the Canadians will be only passive
ut best, and but little likely to DO Of
any real benefit to tho Canadians in
the long run. 1t certuinly can not be
Of any serious hurt to Americans and
our interests.
In this connection it is gratifying
to our national pride to remark that
the refusal is to an application made
by those who arc subjects of the same
crown as arc the Canadians II is not
possible then that u wish to cocrce
Englishmen into making their invest
mcnts in Canadian herds instead OF
American has contributed to tho in
sulta If so, the addition of jealousy
to selfishness does not better the mat
ter, nor rebound to tho credit of q
government which is controlled by
such narrow mindedness.- Yellow
stone Journal.
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Sun River sun., 1884-09-11
ton would be taken up by tho gov
crnment at once.

A Less Common Kind Of Blacklcg.
An Oregon paper says: Among cattle
in Klamath county blackleg has ap-
peared, and is raging with g1cat vio-
lcnce. The mortality is very heavy,
specially among calves. Dispute the
efforts Of the best veterinary surgeons
tho disease continues to spread.
Sun River sun., 1884-09-11

A Mr.. Mackin arrived at Miles City
last Saturday with q herd OF 1900
head OF stock which he has brought
up from western Nebraska. They
have been on the trail since May, and
have suffered no loss whatever.
Sun River sun., 1884-09-11

The cattle sold to the Oxley Ranch
company by Messrs. Ralston, Hastie
and Farmer have been turned over to
the purchasers and are now well on
their way to the company's range in
tho Northwest territory.--Press.
Sun River sun., 1884-09-11
Burned by Chcycnncs.

Shortly before the firos commenced
on tho range at the head Of Taylor
creek, large band Of renegade Chey-
ennes from the Pine Ridge agency
were seen in that vicinity and near
Otter creek. Several parties report
having noticed them, and it seems re-
markable TINT they got away SO quick
ly after tho fires started. The flames
swept south to the Tepee cut of on
the new Buffalo road. The fire was
confined to the high lands OF the
ridge between Powder river and
Clear creek and Tongue river. The
fire was three or four miles in width
on the tributaries of the Powder, and
tho same width on tho tributaries of
Powder and creek. Tho district burn
cd was therefore about eight miles
wide and thirty long. The main ran
ges are not destroyed. Tho COW men
worked hard whipping out the fire,
and by the greatest efforts saved the
winter ranges on the tributaries of
Otter creek and Otter creek valley,
excepting the East and West forks,
near the divide. The fire reached
down Indian creek to point within
seven miles Of Capt. Howe's ranch.
The only range that seems to be dam
aged for the winter is that of Barker
" Frewen, whore Sir .Moreton Frew-
ems brother is Interested in raising
mules. The settlers are determined
to prevent the Indians from further
obstruction of the ranges by fire if it
can be stopped. Tt is u penal offense
for white man, and surely the Indi-
an should suffer il lie destroys the
mainsiay of those whose cattle feed
on the grasses. Miles City Journal
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Sun River sun., 1884-09-11

Sixty carloads Of Shields river cat
tle have bsen shipped this year, and
ei6e seailDSdb more were shipped
lsss week All shippers complain Of
tle inconyeniepce Of being forced to
drive 70 aepptdals ind swim their
cattle over ltl,e river 70 reach the
stockyarda
Sun River sun., 1884-09-11

The annual meeting Of the Eastern
Montsns Stockgrowers Association
was held at Miles City on the 3rd.
Sun River sun., 1884-09-11

Mr.. Uzzell has brought q Car load
Of fine sheep from Missouri, to be ex-
hibited ot the Helena fair.
Sun River sun., 1884-09-11

The Montana Cattle Co.'S drive Of
~ estle, rscsntly shipped to Chi
eago vis the Northern route, arrived
in that city in good condition. The
sessss sold for Is u cwt, COWS $3.50
and bulls q This company will
chip another lot yet this fall we are
informed q. EMasa1 AZ
Sun River sun., 1884-09-11

George Barron took bee line from
the, Asrias 70 Maple Siding with the
Aohtsns Co.'S herd Of beef steers, and
struck within one-quarter Of q mile Of
the station, at that point on the Co.
madam Pacific Neither George or
any OF his mon had ov6r been over
the route before.
Sun River sun., 1884-09-11

We learn that there is q small band
Of horses being held by Stuart and
othMp in Eastern Meaghsr county,
yhiSA wsrs captured from horse
thieves. The brands are 80 nlutilatcd
that Il II not possible TO discribe them
Observation-Disclosures.
Sun River sun., 1884-09-11

Stock raiscrs in Umatilla county,
Oregon, are much disgusted with the
failure to punish persons caught steal
ing cattle, and talk is indulgod in by
them OF taking the law into their own
hands.
Sun River sun., 1884-09-11

Tho Montana Sheep 4 Cattle Go.
y represented hero at present by P.
Wyllis, manager Of the company, who
reports sock doing splendidly. Their
recent purchase from j. n. Sharp
makes IN addition Of about 4, 900 sheep
to their holdings. journal.
Sun River sun., 1884-09-11

8. B. Foss, Of the Green Mountain
Cattle Co., came hown from Forsyth
yesterday afternoon, He reports the
lot Of 8, 500 Texas cattle received by
them some time ago, doing well, and
no signs Of III health among them
Yellowstone Journal.
Sun River sun., 1884-09-11

John H. Ming recently sold his
herd Of beef, numbering about six
hundred, which he had started to ship
70 Chicago. He sold to Tasker &
Garter, for $52 per head, all round.
He s about 400 more on his range,
which he win deliver to tho Same
parties this fall. \ z z ~ aee4 va
Sun River sun., 1884-09-11


The value OF horse stock in this
country might be more than doubled
in few years by the exercise of a lit
tie moro thought, judgment and skill
in breeding and tho selection Of stal-
lions to breed to. Have an object in
view. Take others experience. Do
not try to learn it all yourself. 1t
takes too much time and mony. Take
the shortest cut. Ask yourself what
You can do to improve your horse
stock. and then don't forget tho great
law of breeding, that "iike produces
like" Pintos get pinto; cayuses get
the same; draft horses get large ami
mails; trotters get trotters, carriage
horses or roadsters; thoroughbreds,
thoroughbreds, and Shetlands, Shet-
lands; that to have fine horses you
must breed to them; that to obtain
the best you must breed to tho best,
and don't forget that you must all,
and soon, have loss stock Husband
man.
Sun River sun., 1884-09-11

The running Of fast stock trains
will be one Of the features Of the
Canadian Pacific railway. They re-
Gently ran stock train from Winni
peg to Maple creek in less time than
is occupied by passenger trains
Press.
Sun River sun., 1884-09-11

From our Flat Greek correspondent
~ learn that . fatal disease has
beoksn out smng the horses in that
section. FrSd Frost has lost several
vilSa6lo animals. II is thought TO be
Soitaeious.
Sun River sun., 1884-09-11

Con Kohr writes Secretary Pope
that be will have twenty head Of fine
show cattle at the air.-Independent.
Sun River sun., 1884-09-11

At . meeting Of the Shonkin Stock
Association 1t Benton, the following
officers were elected: John Lepley,
president, A. w. Kingsbury, vice
president; n. E. 3lilner, secretary
treasurer. -
Sun River sun., 1884-09-11

John Lepley expects to turn of $50,
600 worth Of beef cattle this fall. He
will. ship to Chicago via the Canadian
Fad6c, unless he finds q buyer befor
he stagts to drive.
Sun River sun., 1884-09-11
STOCK MATTERS
}. TO THE STOCK GROWERS OF CnO-
TEAU COUNTY.

The Montana Stock Growers Asso-
citation elected me Is Executive Com.
mittee for Choteau county. One Of
my duties is 70 solicit membership.
belisvs the times are ripe for such
an ofganisation to prove successful
and b Of lasting benefit TO every stock
man. In unity Of action much good
will result I earnestly hope that
every stock man that thinks he will
benefit himself, his neighbor, or the
stock interssts Of Montana, will send
Inc w. annual fee @15, and become
member Of the Montana Stock Grow
ers' Association r. s. FORD.
Sun River sun., 1884-09-11

David Hunter, OF Running water
Land h Cattle Co., returned lately
from trip to the Nebraska ranges
He found but, little Texas fever on
hi. trsvels and believes that it is dy-
ing out. He does not think that over
400 head have died from it in the
whole country. He. said that among
the whole outfits that are coming up
to this district are those Of Maybury,
1000 hsad, and Day, 5000 head Of
cattlA all going up the Red Water
--LiSe Stock Journal, Cheyenne.
Sun River sun., 1884-09-11

Tho Iowa 4 Montana Cattle Co.,
have Just finished branding 25OO head
ofcaa&le that were driven up for their
Powder river range
Sun River sun., 1884-09-11

The fall roundup Of tho Shonkin
Stock Association commenced on the
3D. immediately following the round
up these win be q gathering Of beef
cattls. II satisfactory arrangements
can be made with purchasers here
they will be sold, otherwise the cattle
will be driven to Maple creek aud
shipped over the Canadian Pacific to
eastern markets., rrrsA
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1884-03-20
Seven vvIse men R-med.

The \ '. Morning Journal says that Mrs F. c Kellogg, 50 E. 26th street, was partially par,lyzed, and lay fer seven days in convulsions. Physicians were engaged and dis charged until seven mad failed 10 help or cure her. She was unable 10 leave he- bed, and was as helpless as q child. After using all sorts of salv, s, ointmenis, lotiors, and plas~ teis, r case was given up as hopee less. She was induced to try St. Jacobs Oil as 8 last chance. She began to improve from the time the first application was made, and by is continued use she was completely recovered.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1884-03-20
Resolutions Of Respect

At q regular meeting of Garden Valley Lodge No 1, !. o. G. T. held Monday evening, March IT, the following resolutions were adopted WHEREAS, The angel of Death, with almost lightning step, has ens tered the portals of our lodge, and with almost mercile-s hand has erased the name of Sister No.a Will son from the list of fife and has en- sh:iDed it upon the roll of glorious immortality; anu
 WHEREAS, IL is but proper for this lodge to notice in 8 becoming manner the death of a mem Der so suddenly called from us; therefore, be it
 Resolued, That in the death of Sister Nola Wilson the lodge has lost true member.
 ResoEued, That we tender to the family of our deceased Sister our heartfelt sympathy in this hour of their bereavement.
 Res0zced, That the Charter of OFT lodge be draped with the usual badge of mourning for the pcriod of thirty days.
 ResozUed. That a copy of these resolut: ons be incorporated into the records of the lodge; published in the daily journals, and a copy for warded, under the seal of the lodge, to the family Of the deceased.
 LENA F. Cox,
 J. NJ. SHoTT,
 WINTHROP SEARS.