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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1886-08-12
OFFICIAL RONTER-


VrAeral DIRECTORY.
Delegate 10 Congress, J. X. roolc. Helena
s;ovevror ................S. 7. Haussr, Helena.
Secretary ......... William Il. Webb. Helena.
Treasurer ..............D. II. Weston, Helena.
Auditor +. Woolnan, Helena.
Chief Justice......-.P. :. Wade. Helena.
Associate justices. M Soh m , csSSrn.
surveyor General - Zen. II. Green, Helena.
Superintendent Public Instruction,
.................. Win. W. wylie, Bozcinan.
L. Marshal. ...........R :. Kelly, Helena.
Register 4. i. Land Office, ...........
...................S. W. Langhorn, Helena.
c...ey oassr..
Sheriff, J. NJ. Kumre.
Treasurer, u J.. Folsom.
Clerk and Recorder, l. Rotwitt.
Deputy Clerk Dist. Court, l.. Rotwitt.
Judge OF Probate. y. w: Badger
Assessor. sam. snyder.
surveyor, George STAFFORD.
Coroner, J. VI. kumpe.
.Su,a. OF Schools, Miss \. ". darcy.
COMMISSIONERS.
capt. Staf5oed, Canyon Ferry.
Thos. A. Wall. Cora Creek.
Vim. Berkins, Cottonwood
The District Court in and for Meaghcr
County meets First Tuesday ia, April
and Third Monday in September.
County Commissioners meet First Mon
day Of March, June, September and De-
mecber.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-27
THE JUMPERS.
The Strange Amiction of n Class of
 French Canadians.

A correspondent gives some curious facts concerning the Jumpers" among the French Canadians. He says: "They attracted my attention ss presenting some points of interest bearing upon the nervous system, showing to what hyper sensitive condition it may be brought by certain influences early begun and long continued
 II had from time to time heard lum bermen and others whose avocations led them to spend much time among the French camps speak of these jumpers, but had given no credence to the, as l thought, absurd stories they related in regard to them, until one day, while at tending to my duties in the waiting room of my fumigating station, l incl dentally let fall the window near my desk, by turning the button suddenly, thus letting the frame fall short dis tance, making quick, sharp noise, when three out of seven French Cana dians who were sitting near, awaiting their certificates of inspection, leaped into the air as if they had been shot, at the same time uttering a yell which would have done credit to North American Indian. From that time was on the watch for these stranee char acters, and. when possible, made in quiries of them through my interpre- ter in regard to the cause of their con dition.
 Before speaking of this perhaps it will be we'll to enumerate some of the manifestations which give them the characteristic name of Jumpers" One hn Hcso J)n- gently one ot them, French Canadian of small stature. came ont from an ad- iacent camp to the post office Just as he was about to ask the post master for his mail, he being total stranger to the official, man of sixty-tive years of age, some one knowing the fellow to be q "jumper" mischievously cried out "Grab him by the throat" The fellow sprang like cat and grasped the old man by the throat, and held on until removed, the irate postmaster pouring fourth torrents of invectives on the poor fellow, who really was perfectly guiltless.
 Another unfortunate wood-choppe1 had just come into camp from two days work, and was standing near the large camp heater, In which was a very ho fire, when some one cried: 'Grab tho furnacer' No sooner were the word. said than the poor fellow obeyed ths order, and as a result left a scorchec pattern of each hand on the nearl, red hot pipe, thus rendering him unti for his work in the woods for som' weeks.
 As stated above, have ende.vored when possible, to investigate as to thu cause of this peculiar and distressing condition, and while l nd, withou doubt, that primarily it is due to an in herited nervousness, the immediat cause is in taking such children, whel small and while firmly held tickling them until convulsive symptoms appear -Medieal Record.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-27
TERRIBLE MINE EXPLOSION.
Thirty-f1ve Lives Lost-Gunswnys Choked
 with Foul Air Preventing Rescue.

A terrible explosion occurred at tho Orrell Coal Companys mines at Newburg w. Va, which plunged the whole community into deep sorrow. At least thirty-five lives, and in all proba bility ten more, have been sacrificed Many of the dead are among our most re- spected citizens. While the day shift of miners were at work in the mine, the air was suddenly rent with most tremendous explo- sion, the force of which knocked men down in the streets half mile away. There wero nearly fifty miners at work in the shaft, nearly all of whom must have perished.
 The shock shattered windows and doors all over the town and eren crushed the stout sides of frame houses fir long distance around the mouth of t.e Orrell mines, while from the deep shaft of the colliery dense clond of mingled smoke aud vapor arose tTo hundred feet in the air.
 rush was at once made for the mouth of the mine, and in moment hundreds of citi- zens had congreg ated about the shaft, their faces filled with constcrnation and olaru. The shaft at which the explosion occurred was sunk about two years ago, and has reached a depth of 3t0 feet.
 The main heading runs out about half 2 mile, the run diverging from either side. Tho theory advanced as to the cause of the explo- sion is that fire damp had accumu ated in one of the rooms and was accidentally ignited bya m'nat s lamp. but, of course, nothing positive has yet been learned.
 The force of the explosion SO blocked the air course that no enc dared venture into the heading to ascsrtsin the fate of the impris ,ncd men un.il an aii passage can be established.
 Joi'n Miller. a driver, become sick aho,lt three o'clock and left the mine fvc minutes before the explosion occurred. Two other miners came ont at hnjf-past two, and wero inst on the point of returning when tho cxplo- sion drove them back from the mouth of the mine.
 The Orrell Coal Co-ri,any was formed ;n 1856, when the s!i>cocil * Rushly Cal Conl- pany was bo"G Ght out The snpcr.:t ndcnt is Lawrence Henry, who was appointed at the time the mine charged lanls. Tho slope where the aceiden. occurred is bat two years old, and s aEout mic frnm the nsll out lt.is l., ti.n min.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-27
A Lucky COnfectiOner.

A German confectioner, while tramp, ing through Turkey short time ago, saluted the Sultan vigorously as the latter drove past. Unaccustomed to such an exhibition of cordiality, one of the sul- tan's officers thought it best to inquire if it had any significance. His explana- tion proving satisfactory and his inno- cence clear, and the avowal of his avoca- ton, moreover. creating evident interest, the man was dismissed with present and an injunction to turn up the next day with a clean skin and new clothes. The result of the second interview was that the confcctioner was set to making pastry, and his success was so complete that he was engaged right off at salary of 50o piasters per month. The pastry found its way to the sultan's taI4e, aad his highness was so pleased with it that il; made the stranger his confectioner at once, with 1000 piasters month for makinU tarts
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-27
Reaching Great Depths.

It has been found difficult to get COL rect somdings of the Atlantic. A mid shipran of the navy overcame the diff culty, and shot weighing thirty pounds carries down the line. A hole is bored through the sinker, through which TO of iron is passed, moving easily back and forth. In the enl of the bar cup is dug out and the inside coated with lard The bar is made fast to the line and sling holds the shot on. When the bar which extends below he ball touches the earth, the sling unhooks and the shot slides off. The lard in the end of the bar holds some of the sand, or whatever may be on the bottom, and dr p shuts over the cup to keep the water from washing the sand out. When the ground is reache.' a shock is felt as if an electric current had passed through the line.-ln<Apendent.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-27
Frozen Wells.

Certain wells in tho Northern States contain ice during tho whole or part of the year, somc- times rendering tho drawing of water imprac- ticable Examples arc in Brandon, Vt, Os- wego. N. Y.. Lyman, N. H., and Ware, Mass. gravel and marly clay. The frozen mass of gravel is about l5 feet thick, showing itself at 14 feet below the surface. In the winter the water freezes entirely over, and in the summer the stones of the wallis are lined with ice sev- oral inches thick, the temperature rarely rising above the freezing point. At numerous locali- ties in the same region, also in tho Alps the Jura, and the Ural Mountains ,ice accumulates in rock caverns and among the fragments at abundant to be an article of commerce. The caverns usually have two lateral openings. This causes a current of air which evaporates the water upon the side. and floor of the cav ern. thus producing congelation, since in thi, way an immense amount of heat is taken ur into the latent state. Less ico is formed in winter than in summon in the caverns, It has been suggested that the freezing of water in the wells may be duo to tho misrepresentation of the intcrstices of the gravel with air which has motion in ono or the other direction accord ing to thousands of people are troubled with short hacking cough, who might be cured by [ few doses of Piso's Curc for Consumption Sold by all druggists. 2oc. circumstances, ant thus removes so much heat as to freeze tn, waser. In tho Brandon example particular ex cavations near tho we'll may possibly give ris, to air currents, and deposits of clay may pro vent the access Of external heat.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-27
A Charming Little Story.

Several years ago resident of one ot the suburbs had the misfortune to become totally blind, cataract forming over his eyes. While in this condition his wife died. A young German girl, whom tho unfortunate man had never seen, was very attentive to the wife in her last illness, and, after her death, did what she could to make the gricf-stricken husband and his two little children as comfortable as possible.
 Such devotion did not go unrcwarded. The blind man proposed and was accept ed. He married the faithful girl. Two children were the result of their union. During his years of blindness the sight less man never lost hopes that some day he might again look into the beauties of nature and the loved ones around him.
 A physician was finally consulted, who agreed to attempt the removal of the cat aract. The operation was successful, and he from whom the light of day had been shut out so many years, saw again. He was almost beside himself with joy. A friend, who was at once recognized, came, leading lady, by the hand.
 ''Do you know who this is:' he said to the happy fellow:
 No, I do not.'
 "That is your wife, y and then the pair, one of whom had never seen the other, fell into each others arms, and dcmes- tic scene of pathetic beauty ensued.
 The two children were also brought in to their father. He claspcd them to his beating heart, and all the miscries of the past were forgotten in the pleasure of that moment. This is true story. The actors in this life panorama, covering a period of ten years, arc all alive. The husband seems as well as he ever did, and is now in business in this city.-Ci Cineia- n0ti Sun.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-27
HEALTH HINTS.

A London medical man says says: "Bc careful in your dealings with horse radish It irritates the stomach far more than spice, and an overdose will bring on an unpleasant sensation for days.'
 It is not true, says bio Lewis, that ice water is good table drink. The low temperature checks digestion; even weak tea or coffee is better than ice water. There can no longer be reasonable doubt that this immense consumption of ice water has greatly contributed to dis eases of the kidneys.
 When we feel unusually ''torpid' and heavy after meals, we may rest assured there is indigestion somewhere. A tea spoonful of limc-water taken in one-half tumblcr of clear, moderately cold water directly after meals, gives almost instant relief. A few drops of the clear juice of lemon is also effective
 It is stated in Nuggets that nothing, probably, is more sure to cure rheumatism than a morning and evenings vigorous use of hair gloves upon every portion of the skin That congestion of the muscles and the joints which characterizes rheu- matism is relieved by this powerful ap- peal of the hair gloves to the skin.
 Dr. Lapatin, in the "Proceedings of the Caucasian Medical society,"" advises that fingers and toes which have been slightly frostbittcn, and which subsc quently suffer from burning, itching and pricking sensations, should be painted, at first once, and afterwards twice day, with mixture of dilute nitric acid and peppermint water in equal proportions After this application has been made for three or four days, tho skin becomes darkened and the epidcrmis is shed, healthy skin appearing under it. The cure is effected in from ten to fourteen days. The author has found this plan very effectual among soldiers, who were unable to wear their boots in consequence of having had frozen feet. They were in this way soon rendered capable of return ing to duty.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-27
Signs of the Zodiac,

4 most interesting and original introduction 10 book comes in 8 little work in the shape of a humorous article, entitled "The Twelve Signs of the Zodiac" illustrated by Thomas Worth, the well-known New York artist. The old and familiar signs with which we arc we'll acquainted through almanacs and otherwise, are given new and every day meaning, and we defy any one to look at them or to read the text without indulging in hearty laugh. Bill Yves" thrilling experience with cy- clone is also wittily treated by that humorist, and Wade WhipPle," I'M Quad" and others of those writers of to-day, who 'shoot folly as it flies" are among the contributors, while artists such as Opper, Cox and Coffin, have furnished apt illustrations. The book, which is the St. Jacobs Oig FuDaily Calendar and
 Book of Health and Harnor tor the Million tor 1888, is published by the Charles A. Vogeler company, of Baltimore, Md, and it is only another proof of the well-earned reputation Of the remedies manufactured by that house, that such literary lights should be ready to as: cures wrought by St. Jacobs Oil. Another speciality now being manufactured by this house,-Red Star Cough Cure. which costs only twenty-five cents, is shown by analysis to be free from opiates, and Is of remarkable ef- fcacy. A whole regiment of carriers is now distributing the book in large cities, while in towns and villages it can be had through drug g!sts, and if 1t cannot be obtaine in any of {hsss was9 copy will, pn receipt of stamp, se 4nrwssded to Anr address by tho publishers,
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-27
ViNEGARB BirrERs

is the great Blood Purifier and Life-givin3 Principle; Gentle Purgative and Tonic; perfect Renovator and Invigorator of the system.
 Kn Vinegar Blttcrs there is vitality bus no alcoholic or mineral poison.
 Diseases of the Skin, of whatever name or nature, are literally dug up and carried out or the system in short time by the use of the BiterA
 Vinegar Bittcrs allays fevershness It re- lieves, and iu time cures Rheumatism, Neuralgias Gout, and similar painful diseases.
 Vinegar Bitters cures Constipation and prevents Diarrhna.
 Never before has medicine been com pounded possessing tho power Of VNEaAR BIT TIERS to heal the sick
 Send for either of our valuable reference Medical Treatise on Diseases, or our Catechhm on Intemperance and Tobacco, which last should be read by every child and youth in the land.
 Any two of the above books mailed free on receipt of four cents for registration fees III Mcdonald Drug Co.,, bS2 Washington St., NY.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-27

V.n,eanes, lad. This was the third mob which had sought his life.
 Twelve members of the crew of the wrecked British ship Ashgrove srrived in New York on board the steamer Newport, from Havana.
 WASHINGTON NOTES.
 Mir Matson. of 1n9iana, from the House Committee on Invalid Pensions, reported back 8 bill to increase the pensions of widows from SS to : l3 per month. It was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
 The President approved the act providing for the performance of the duties of the Pre-, ,ident in case of the removal death, or inability both of the President and Vice-Pre- sident.
 The Military Committee of the House in structed it's chairman General Bragg) to re- port favorably the House bill for the relief of General Fitz-John Porter.
 The bill recently introduced in the House by Congre ssman Adams of New York, to allow all duties on imports to be paid by certified check on any national bank duly organized under the laws of the United States, provides that this shall go into effect on and after the 1st day of July next
 Miss Katherine Bayard, the eldest daugn- ter of the Secretary of State, died suddenly on Saturday. She retired leaving word to be called at 2 o'clock, so as to have time to dress and go to the White House reception. When Miss Louise Bayard entered the bedroom she found her sister, as she supposed, still sleep ing. When she attempted to awaken her, she found that she was dead.
 A large number of bills to increase the annual appropriations for the militia have been introduced into Congress.
 There was introduced in both Houses bills to provide fer creating 8 new Alabama Claims Commission to run for six months. It is found in the present condition of the law that the Secretary O. the Treasury has no power to pay the class 3 judgments for war premiums and further legislation is necessary foc that purpose. The new bills propose to sdd tp the Geneva award fund back interest and gold premium and pay the vessel cases re- ject, q, which would increase the am unt to be paid on the class judgments ab ut forty o"r c 'n'.
 Senator Hoar's bill to regulate the Presi- dential gucce sion passed the House of Repre- sentatives without amendment by an over whelming party vote.
 Special reports from thirty of the leading Post Offices of the country show the increase in tho revenue of the Post Office Department (excluding postage on second-class matter) for the six months ended Dec. 3I, 1885, as compared with the corresponding period, of 37, I31, or 7.25 per cent. The increase in the same offices for the third quarter was $I27. 0S3-3.6l per cent. The increase for the fourth quarter was $40, 1O7-1054 per cent. The increase in the second-class matter for the SIX months ended Dec. 31, 1885, was 451,- 5S0 pounds, or 3 90 per cent.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-27
UNITED STATES CONGRESS.
Q . ' AT D .

esNATI.
 MT. Butler Dem., s. O introduced bill, as substitute for the bill now ending. ito enable the people of Dakota to form State Constitution and State Government"
 Mir. Van Wyck Rep., Neb.) introduced 2 bill "To prevent tle characterization of silver by certain persons in the United States.''
 The Ohio Senate and House met in joint session and elected John Sherman to the United States Senate. It requires "A votes to q cs. sherman receis ed S4 votes, and Allan G. Thurman g.
 MT. Ingalls, (R D., Kan.) offered resolution directing the Secretary ot the Treasury to in- form the Senate what proportion of the $l0,- 600, 900 Of United States bonds called for pay ment on Feb 1 are he'd by national banks as basis for circulation, and how much by each such bank.
 MT. Frye Rep. Me.) offered a resolution re- lating to the fisheries.
 HoUsE-
 The House resumed the consideration of the bill to increase the pensions of soldiers widows, and an earnesf tiiscussion took place over it. An amendment was adopted making 1t a mistiemeanor for sny person to receive any money for the prosecution of any claim arising under this act.
 Y.noFfGS r"i'A;;%
 The Queens speech was read to the mem- bers of the English Cabinet at the Ministerial dinner. It is stated that it declares tho iu- tention of the government is to adopt ener- getic measures to preserve peace and order in Ireland.
 An exciting scene took place in the Hnnga. rian House of Representatives when one of tho members declared strongly in favor of Slavism and another accused . government official of corruption.
 A despatch from Liverpool announc es the opening by the Princo of Wales of the Mer- sey Tunne., which connects Liverpool with Bhkenhead.
 Considerable uneasiness is being felt by the Europeans at Mandslay owing to tho threatening attitude of the Dacoits.
 Turkey still continues to make active war preparations and war will doubtless break out in Southe astern Europe next spring.
 A cable dispach announces the release from jail of Mr. Stead, the editor of the Pat Nan Gazette.
 -Pl lesident Grevy has signed e decree granting amnesty to French political offend CTS.
 The German government states officially that 1t has no intention of annexing the Samoan islands or of interfering with existing treaties between Samoa and England and America.
 At the Consistory at Rome the Pope, with reference to the Caroline Islands arbitration, expressed his eradication at being selected to act as peace-maker between nations. M. Barreme, prefect of the Department of Eure, was murdered on 8 train while he was on hls way to Evreux from Paris. The murderer robbed the dead body and threw it out on the t, sck. There is no clew as to who committed the deed.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-27
A Butchers Fun.

.. The Vulage Item, of Bucksville, Pa., contained these two items, one follow ing the other, in the local notes: The loss of twenty valuable dogs poisoned by some miscreant. Butcher Segar, of Marbleton, announces that he has just made up large batch of fine large sausages. The items were inserted with no intention of perpetrating joke even by insinntlng. Editor Rolrke hadn't even noticed the peculiar combination that might be made with them. The first intimation that he had that his paper had created sensation, was when Butcher Segar came up to his office, three steps at 9 time, aud, burst ing into the office, knocked Editor Rourke off the stool he was sitting on, and then swept the waste-paper around like flying snow-hakes with his helpless body. The butcher was torn loose from the astounded and broken-up editor, by the compositor and the devil.
 'Now. maype, py tunder, you brindts me again dose sosage vos a bizent tog maidt up, alretty," he yelled; ''maype you vos teenk now dot I was von sosage machines myseluf, proke on der rampaitch out. Maype I don't vos vairee as a bizent tog myseluf, py chimminnitty, huh!"
 The compositor and the devil led the irate butcher down stairs. Editor Rourke repaired his damages as we'll as he could. Then he looked over the col umns of his paper to find what he was indebted to for one enlarged head and disfigured suit of clothes He found out. He saw that some of the boys had interpreted the news from Marbleton for the butcher, who was d Dutchman who never stood any nonsense. That didn't stop Editor Rourke from going out and having Scgar arrested all the same, and the butcher had to pay him fifty dollars for his little pastime in the editors sanctum Cincinnati Times.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-27
SCIENCE IS APPROACHING the cure

SCIENCE IS APPROACHING the cure of consumption-a disease caused by a de- posit from the blood of impure matter in the lungs. For stimulating to healthy action the spleen, liver, kidneys and organs skin, which remove waste and poisonous matter, no Remedy is equal to DR. WALKERS CALIFORNIA VINEGAR BIT
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-27

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 In Canada the necessaries of life cost thirty per cent. more on an average than in England.