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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-09-02

In the event that the democratic central
committee OF the cnuniy -honii acce'ic 90
the request OF the fereu- county conyeiitipn
the nominee would have 10 be elected pure
~ by Meaghcr county VOTES. and uri'ss the
republicans dii the sar,c would place t.a'
parsonage ~ a great disaivan'a.e. Ana
then in the event of an election there would
be some auesiinn uf his citizenship IN the
county that elected him. Either of the
democratic candidates would willingly
Withdraw in favor Of a Fergus county man.
, il such a course met the wishes of The i'eo-
pie generally; hut it does not. The major
ity OF the people of Meagher are not inclined
To extend very much courtesy to the new
county, inasmuch a. they shaped the divi-
sion 80 as to get a great deal the best of it
in every sense, and think in the face of this,
it displays large amount of assurance To
ask that they surrender one OF their repre-
sentativ,s Had the division been fair aud
an,icablc between the two sections better
feeling woiIld have prevailed, and the peo-
pie ol Moa,ier would have felt more kind
liz towards the new and hurriedly- made
county of Fergus.
The above article shows the bias Of
the Husbandman. The county division
bill was advocated by both the Meagher
county members of the house-Moore
and Hatch-bcsides the division was
made upon natural boundary lines, and
no part Of Fergus county can he de-
Gently claimed rs naturally part Of
Mcagher. As to the matter Of 'assur-
ance,' it requires "a whole lot" more
"gall' for Meagher 10 claim two re-
representatives. on an old apportionment,
when At out one-half Of the population
upon which that apportionnent was
made has been cut out with Fergus
county. OF course it requires ''assur-
ance" to ask for some representation,
but to hold a double representation
because you have the 'sinche' is quite
the proper thing.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-09-02
SOMETHING TO DO.

The Fifteenth Legislative Assembly,
which deliberates this winter, has lit
tie something to take mp its time and
attention; in fact, through the stupen-
dous plumbers of the Fourteenth AS
sembly, it has an opportunity to make
itself as famous as its predecessor, but
in the opposite extreme-instead Of
useless and d. {. leg-lation--by repeal
ing about all the "late lamented'
enacted.
In the FIRST place each and every
county should he allowed representa-
ton in the legislative body which means
the passage Of II re-apportionment bill.
Second-The salary system, having
proven premature, if not inadequate
and inferior to the old fee law, should
be repealed. Third-The new road laws
-farces-should he consigned to obli-
Wan, to keep company with some OF
the legislators who voted for it, and the
old laws, under which the roads received
a little attention, restored TO full force.
Fourth-Thc expressed desire Ct the
people Of Il given county should he
respected, and where it is patent that
division of old and creation of new
counties is advantageous to the tax
payers, new counties should be estab-
lished.
The away beyond comprehension
acts of the Fourteenth Assembly were
partially due to the endeavor to tackle
everything known land unknown) to
statutory provisions which was within
shooting range. and how well the
shooters shot the published proceedings
of that body amply answers. May
the good Lord spare the territory II
second dose Of such an allliction.
Too much law is as deplorable as no
law mt all. Give us the necessary legis-
lation, about all Of which is mentioned
above, then let the nen,bers-''good
and faithful servants"-draw their pay
and go home, and the Fifteenth Legis-
lative Assembly will merit and receive
the individual and collective thanks Of
every citizen Of the territory.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-09-02

Tn" piunr,r Association OF Montana l'ld
it, annual session ia Helena last week,
col DeI.acy. president of the n-Sociatipn,
apologized Tor inability To prepare AN adj
dress for the occasion. press 81 business
aud other causes preventing him from do
Ing SO.
Mr.. ". !. Mccormick, OF Nissonli. intro
duced the follow ing resolutions:
RESOLVED. That Il committee ~ five be
appointed to he known rs committee on
credentials who shall he residents of the
city Of Helena. whose duty Il shall bc to re-
ccivc and examine all Applications Tor
membership to the association. with ar
complaining proofs or data emitting per-
sons to admission under the constitution,
and who shall rcpor, the names Of such as
are entitled to admission mt the next regii-
lar meeting Of the association: and il shall
be- the further duty Of said committee to
examine the qualifications of those already
enrolled a. members. and report the names
of such a. in the Judgment Of said commit
tee are not entitled To he continued ON the
roll ~ members al the association.
After considerable. argument on the above
resolution by col. sanders. Mr.. McC ormick
Mr.. Collins. Gov IIaus.r and Judge Carrie
ton, OF Deer Lodge, the resolution was
finally Carried. col. Sanders gave notice.
~ required bv the constitution that he
should make the following motion at the
next meeting OF the Pioneers:
All persons who were residents of Mon
tana ON or before December -, 1864, now
residing therein. and none other, shall DE
eligible to membership in the society Of
Montana Pioneers. nor shall any motion
to amend or repeal this section ever he in
order.
ELECTION or OFFICERS.
The election OF officers for the ensuing
year was taken up and after II slight dis
cussion il was decided to vote for president
hy ballot. Granville stuart and Colonel
Sanders names were placed i'm nomination
and the ballot showed the following result
Thirty -five votes east; necessary tn II
choice. Is. Of which Mr.. stuart received ~
Sanders ., scattering 3. Mr.. Stuart was
then declared to De the choice of the electors
present
y vice president from each county was
then nominated by reclamation and the
following names were chosen:
Chas. Blivcns, Beaverhead.
u. q. Mackay, Choteau.
John {. Gay. Custer.
Thomas Griffith, Deer Lodge.
T.. Wilson, Jefferson.
!. f.. Murray, Meagher.
George Brophy, Madison.
W. j. Mccormick, Missoula.
Anton VI. Hotter, Lewis and Clarke.
George W. Stapleton, Siiver Bow.
Paul Mccormick, Yellowstone.
,. y. Beider, Dawson.
Nelson Story, Galla;in.
VIM. Berkin, Fergus.
Judge Hedges was then chosen cores
ponding secretary and J. L. Sanders record.
ing secretary, and ;. T. Hausor, troasuer
Hon. James Fergus was not present. but
through his son-in-law Mr.. Fitzpatrick, pre-
scented to characterization II portrait of him
self done in oil. II was very thankfully re
ccived by the association.
I'm ThurSday evening a. grand banquet
was given ut which some extremely inter
esiing speeches were made by members %
the association and invited friends.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-09-02

Lieut.. Cushman. 10th infantry, is acting
adjutant.
The new cavalry horses have arrived for
troopA
1t is rumored that this post is to be aban-
doned next year.
Troop + left for Fort Assnnaboine on
Wednesday, the 18th inst.
This is reported the banner frontier post
left OF us.
1t is reported that bishop Brewer of Hell
ena, will soon visit the post and hold re-
ligious services.
The inspector. Col Mason. has been here.
and looked over the post. lie leit tor Fort
Custer Saturday morning.
The health of the garrison is excellent
! Let us hope that dog day" weather is
over; but. Lord give us rain.
We have heard that sufficient influence
was brought to bear to save Fort Lincoln
and il will not be abandoned.
DIR. Stone was in Maiden on SATURDAY
when the scouting party marched out OF
the garrison. consequently he was left.
Latest: Nothing has been heard from
troop \, and 40 further orders hase been
issued from headquarters lst cavalry to the
command at this post, that we have
heard of.
We are no "bloomin' chumr." you
mi. IL. l..
come within shooting range, and the fool
grouse within stoning or ciabbius distance
of the post?
There are only two officers IN duty to-
day. 1t is hoped that Second Lieutenants
Mcdonald and Waters may be relieved
from the rifle team at Fort Smelling aud
sent back TO Masianis.
Mr.. Mccullough aud a gentleman from
the post traders store at Assinnaboine. Wis
tied Broadwater, Mcnamara u TO. at this
post Wednesday. Thursday, Friday and
Saturday of last week.
We are reminded of last fall when Gen.
Forsyth gave orders tor field service.
! Again the garrison il guarded by but two
companies, and we live in fear aud trem-
bic at the bray of quartermasters mule.
/ In compliance with telegraphic ius:ruc-
tions from headquarters, troop A, lst cav
airy, was ordered into the field on Satur-
1 lay, the 18th inst To pursue, and capture,
ii possible, n few stray Crows or Piegans.
Ii Capt. Gaivey oyertakes any Crows they
! will be bottled. Dr. Gray accompanies the
command.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-09-02
DELEGATE T00LE Re-NoMlNATED.

As was generally expected the demo-
cratic territorial convention, which
convened on the 9th ult., unanimously
reconstructed J. X. Toole rs the party
standard bearer. 1t could hardly do
otherwise rs Mr.. Toole has proven
himself thoroughly competent To ill
the position, aud so far as a delegates
limited privileges extend he has sue
ceeded most admirably in presenting
the territory's claims To the national
legislature aud department heads.
That the democrats will exert them
selves TO secure his reelection is a
foregone conclusion.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-09-02

hide

i =. 10 rau lt. 81. hide
rcnicnt oi The a7;h -ay,: J. l.. i-a,.,.. one
of the executive committee of the general
a seinhlv of the knil hts Of labor OF the
United states arrived to-day from philadel
I,hia to try and accomplish an adjustment Of
IL. la,o. trouble. a. .r.;ihc:!ine. Nj Bal
ley has been looking the matter over and
considers that the men at Timherline have
made all reasonable concessions. while the
Northern Pacific Coal Company have made
none, and the time has NOW arrived when Il
settlement must he reached. or the peace iui-
ie>s that has rcigned ever since The North
crn Pacific locked ont the men Will no
LONGER exist. When asked what he meant.
Mr.. Bailey said: ut j. just this. have
taken my time along the Northern Pacific
road aud ! find that the or,i.r of Knights
of Labor has multiplied rapidly within the
last twelve months. Nearly all of the en-
ploy.s are members of the order. which Is
not known to the company, which would
have discharged them had II been known.
The time is now arriving when they VIII
declare themselves at the suggestion 81 the
general committee. While the Northern
Pacific Coal 60. and railway company are
operated under different charters their inter
s>ts are identical. We will arbitratc the
Iimb,rline difficulty, and if the Northern
Pacific still refuses To listen. the chances
are that a general strike will he ordered
along the whole line of the road. While at
any time a strike H. deplorahle yet the
Knights oi Labor only ask to he fairly dealt
with. One member of the organization is
looked after the same rs "A hundred or "a
thousand and the Northern Pacific must
deal with them satisfactorily. The knights
OF Labor intend tn win. Ii this one assem-
bly, is broken up by the railways We will
show weakness which must Ice prevented.
l, is rumorel here that the Goa, company
will close the mines ut Timberlne ia a day
a tAD.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-09-02

The release of Cutting by the Mexican
government dispels the war cloud and
causes the RULED feathers Of the Ameri-
can eagle TO assume their normal condi-
ton. Ii WAS unfortunate that great
principle should be involved in the
detention and imprisonment Of one so
unworthy Us Cutting, and Ia have taken
up arms for its defense would have
been almost ludicrous. II Cutting will
now retire to obscurity there will be
greater cause for congr,,tulaiion for the
peacesble termination of the difficulty.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-09-02

The fall meeting Of Montana stockmen
occurred in Helena, ON Wednesday Of last
week. Representative cattlemen from all
parts of the territory We're present. The
meeting was called to order by Ex Cover
nor Potts, vice president.
\ committee was appointed consisting
of Capt. Harmon, +. Robertson and John
L. Murphy, to draft some plan to be re-
ported to the meeting Of the association,
looking to the wiping out of horse tramps,
who go from ranch to ranch, demanding
food, lodging. etc.
kilograms were read from X. Il. Harrison.
secretary aud treasuDr, stating that he
was unwcll and his physician did not think
il advisable for him to travel also express
ing his regret at same.
The committee appointed by the execu-
tive committee, regarding the wiping out of
horse tramps, reported as follows.
The following regulations will be observed
at all cattle and horse ranches:
LIST. A register shall be kept at all
ranches, which shall give the name Of every
person and date III departure.
End. All persons arriving at cattle and
horse ranches will DE required to pay road
'"n.u ~, ,',,; ,'''..' 49,
~, s,,,,;,, - I'll -, III N, 49,.
,;,p,, ,ha,,, hill so .,,,i,,l,.,.I e., 80, a.,
- " "
~. r.,,,,.,, .,.., h,..,,, .l;.,.,,, y, nm
80, a.. ',d..,,.'. ra',,,l.,.;',,.
WV
Inc secretary was instructor 10 nave
these regulations printed on cloth and dis
tributcd TO the members, to De posted
around their ranges.
CHANGES IN THE LAWS.
4 committee of seven. consisting of Can't.
YIN. Harmon. chairman: Granville stuart.
Alfred MYERS. II. :. Ford, Joseph f. Brown.
John T. Murphy and :. :. Huntley was APP
pointed a commute ON legislation. to take
up the matter of the stock laws, etc, neces-
sory and report back to the association
tomorrow; the committe to continue as
such after the report is made. They were
instructed TO interview those acquainted
with the changes needed, so far as they
could at present, and make any recon
endations they deemed expedent.
QUARANTINE orrs,,oS.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-09-02
The Helena Herald is Of the opinio

The Helena Herald is Of the opinion
that the bar of Montana has no lack Of
suitable material from which to select
u republican candidate to down Mr..
Toole. Far from exhausting the list,
any one Of these would prove an ugly
opponent: Knowles, flanders, Hunt,
Botkin, Blake, Carter, Burnley, Nc
Cutcheon, Galloway, Hedges. Wade or
Galbraith, from the bench, Mills, from
the press, Power, Worden. Hickman or
Wilson from business life--any one 0:
these would also prove a troublesome
customer To Mr.. Toole. The Herald
has ever been sangnine Of most any
republicans ability to defeat the demo-
cratic nominee. yet thus far has failed
10 have an opportunity 20 insert 4 vic
torions campaign growing rooster at
the head II it, columns when the votes
we're counted. What the republican
party will have to do 10 defeat Joe
-rpols ). to place It's very best man in
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-09-02

Every county in the territory was repre-
scented in the convention, and when the
delegates began to assemble it was evident
that the tone of the convention favored Mr..
Toole. Hon. w. T.. Cullen, chairman OF
the democratic comEiiitee, called the CON
yention t. order and asked it's pleasure.
Col. Marshall. of M>soula, asked in behalf
of the democrats of Missoula county the
endorsement of a unanimous nomination
for Mr.. Toolc. Z. ?. Blakeley, of Gal,aliD,
moved the adoption al the unit rule and il
was adopted. MIR. OGrady. of Walker
VILE u member of the Silver Bow delega-
ton, presented the name of Hon. W. W.
Dixon, of Butte, for the consideration of
the convention. Mr.. bixon WAS present
and declined. Mr.. o'Grady then withdrew
the name of Nr. Dixon and Mr.. Toole Is
nomination was made Unanimous by accla-
nation. Mr. Tooie was introduced aud ac-
celied the nomination in = Characteristic
address.
The following cenira, committee was
selected with lion. ". \ lark. OF Butte.
a. chairman: &. :. Wright, Beayeriead;
Chas. i. Conrad, Cho.eaa- Thus. ii. Irvine
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-09-02

While Tom Power is rubbing down
and pushing Wade for the delegatorial
race, Col. Sanders is taking his regular
dose Of "anti-fat' and otherwise put
ting himself in form for the contest.
Wade is good for a quarter, but odds
are offered that Sanders will distance
him in the last heat.-Miner.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-09-02

Joseph X. Toole was unanimously
nominated for second term in con-
gress by the democratic territorial con-
yentiOn which met in Helena on Aug.
9th. Dir. Toole was entitled to the
nomination Of his party, although it
was hardly expected that his endorse
ment would be so emphatic.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-09-02

The most notable feature Of the
purpose Of the majority to snub Major
Maginnis. He was in the hall, but
wasn't even invited to make speech,
sing song, pronounce the benediction
or take up collection. At least the
Helena Herald says so.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-09-02
Notice Of Final Entry.
LAND OFFICE AT HELENA, ". T.,
Atsr,t-. III tS,s.

LAND OFFICE AT HELENA, ". T.,
August, .6, lSsi.
Motto l. hereby giy,n that the following named
settler has filed notice OF his intention To make
Anal rwoof in support of his claim, and tina, said
proof will he made hefore L. Reiwitt. Dcpuiy
Clerk q the Third Judicial Distri Court Of Mon
,ana Ia and for Aeagher County, at White sulphur
>prin,s on October nh, lss6, viz:
Elisha VI. Clark,
who "A ale pre.emption dec.aratory statement NJ
6ilI. or the sMl. NEi I, wis stLi, -EA Sc !.
Sec. II Tp II north cf range II east.
He runes the followin wifnes~.s To prove his
contiEsus residence upon, and cultivation 81,
said lad, viz: Isaac b. Dawain-, Joseph r.
Cook tnjamin y. Cook ard Frank &. ias,-eh. all
Of rhitIook, NJ. acher county +.
NJ. --ASEAoESE. Esgistcr.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-09-02
Notice Of Final Entry.



August 18th, lsS6.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has flied notice of his nten-
ton to make final proof in support of his
claim, aud that said proof will be made be-
fore l.. Rotwitt, Deputy Clerk OF the Third
Juiicisl District Court OF Montana. in aud
for M'aeher County. at White sulphur
SPRING., NJ. T., on October 9th, 1856 viz:
Frank q. LOesch,
who made pre-enption dleclaratory state
ment No. $3.50. for the NJ Sci, SWi Sci.
SEA SVt. See. ,, TIP. II, north of range Is
east.
He names the following witnesses tn
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of. said land. viz: Isaac -.
Dawkils. Lewis u. Smith. Elisha NJ Clark
and joseph T.. Cook, all of Philbrook,
M.agler County. NJ. T.
s. " IANuuoENE Rpulsier
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-09-02
Notice Of Final Entry.
LAND OFFICE At HELENA, NJ. T.,

LAND OffItt N W. |
August 3lst, 1sSG.
No, ce is hereby given that the following
namea settler has filed notice Of his inten-
ton e. make final proof In support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made be-
fore l.. Rotwitt. Deputy Clerk of the Third
Judicii District Court of Montana in and
for Mrsgher County, at White sulphur
Springs NJ. T., on the 18th day of October,
lsc6, viz
John %. GiikersOm,
who made pre-eniiion declarafory state
ment M 1853. for the 81 NE!. NEt NW!.
NWI SE!, Sec. 10. Tp. 49, north of range
10 east.
He names the following witness to prove
his continuous residence upon. and cultiva-
ton ol said land. viz: Nelson Profit.
Thom:s Curtis. William III. Simons. and
william Hortop, all of Iewistown,
Meagh,r county, NJ. I.
=. w. IANGiIoRNE, Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-09-02

The Montana Democrat. published AT
Miles Citv. !, Il new candidate for pub
lie favor. The ,ir-t issue ha- reached
H.. and a. it, mission is ''to I'll hong
felt want" We wish il success.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-09-02

the field and then every man 81 the
party roll mp his sleeves and 90 t. work
a. he never worked before. Les wind
aud more work may result in repuhli-
can Sug,,-z
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-09-02

The latest census Of Chicago gives
that city population Of 03,sl1, and
Cook county, outside Of the city, 213,-
-S:,7 more.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-09-02

w. Al. Suthcrlin Of the Husbandn,an
was nominated by the democrats Of
Meagher county rs candidate for coun-
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-09-02

~heriff-.Iohn Beck.
Clerk and Eccoro-r-D Daniel I'rcr'ton.
Treasurer Frank T.. Wright.
Probate Judgc-D. \. Mica CHER.
.Nss,ssor-t'cO. stafford.
T.. T.. Chandler.
All. J. stephens.
County Attornoy-Frank Il. smith.
Supt. of Schools-T. J. Lear,l.
County Surveyor. W. Eldridge.
Public Administrator-S. w. Darling.
toronrr-A. W. Sifton.
tolSrl COMMITTEE.
Hon. James Experimentation Mnginnis
y. NJ. Lew istown
Ali. j. stephens.
Marshall Jackson. ..Lewistown
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-09-02
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY TICKET.

Sheriff G. W Kelly.
Trcasurcr-T j. Vivian.
CLERK and Rcccrlcr-Wm T.. Miller.
Probate Juigc-.Iohn Toombs.
Assess or-MikeG urnett
J +. barnes.
County Attorney. ------ ----
County Surveyor
Supt Pub. INTERCHANGEABLE Callreath
Public. Administ May.
Coroner-Dr. Z. A. Lapal,ne.
COUNTY COMMITTEE.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-09
MR., JACKsON'S CARD.

Mr.. Joseph Jackson has written note to
the editor Of the FREE TRADER, which Is
published on the second page of this Issue.
In this note Mr.. Jackson denies In tote that
he offered Mr.. Marshall, editor of the Ken.
dali county Record, five hundred dollars II
he would support Mr.. Plumb as candi-
date for congress. Mr. Jackson having
made the statement over his own signature,
we are frank to confess that we were In
error when We stated that he did, though
the error was an unintentonal one.
From another source we have learned
that we were simply mistaken as TO the
time of the offer and the person making It,
We were not mistaken as to the offer hav.
ing been made, though we are Informed
that Mr. Plumb denies that he ever author
lied the making of It, however this may
be, the fact Is that the offer was made.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-10-09
THE DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

The democratic ticket has now beer
made. II is In every respect and in every
mart strong one. The men named a'e al
man If character and worthy of the suif
rapes of the voters of La Sale county IL
the mast all have shown themselves ialth
ful 10 whatever trust has been placed with
In their Keeping, and ia the future there Is
no reason to doubt but that they will be as
true.
In every sense of the word the democ-
racy of the county is to be congratulated
n, the outcome Of the convention. The
canvass preliminary TO it was long and
bitter one, but happily it ended without in
Jury to the party or the party's candidates.
The work of the campaign is now shifted
from the delegates to the individual mem
hers of the party. The canvass will be
short, and it must be vigorous. That the
,jcke, named on Wednesday will be elected
is NOT a matter Of doubt-it is an absolute
certsin,y-for II is the ticket of the major
i,y party of the county, and the convention
tbs, named i, was no, composed of set of
bdunderers.
II any democrat in the county feels
personal grievance because some friend
failed Of nomination he has no right to
allow such fact 10 weaken his allegiance to
the democratic party. He should show
that With MIN the success of the whole
party is more than the success Of any sin
gle individual. Hard, honest and efficient
work from now until the polls close on
Tuesday, November I'd, on the part OF
every democrat, means the triumphant
election of the nominees Of the democratic
marty and the overwhelming defeat of their
republican opponents. The democrats can,
will and must elect their whole ticket.