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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-04-12
STICK TO TINE HOMe MARKET.
An Earnest Appeal to America" farsssers
60 stand by PrOarcaiOH.

What makes eggs sell at forty cents
a dozen in Philadelphia and eight cents
per dozen in Georgia.
Why do not the eastern farmers sell
their corn and wheat at the same rates
as the farmers OF Nebraska and Da-
ko:a?
Why do the eastern farmers leave
wheat for the extreme Northwest, ul-
less they can do better by supplying
the home demand for other products
thai pay better
Wny would not the farmer in Da-
kot.t e; as much for his wheat, if sold
in his own neighl,orhool. as the east
ern farmer does for his. ii he had u
home market for i,--i demand front
people in other pursuits? Why need
he pay transportation to England. to
compete there with wheat from India,
where men work for six cents ~ day
and live on rice and millet, when, 10y
building up home demand, he could
get inst as much at home and save the
cost of transportation?
Why must the American wheat
grower be subject to the control of the
wheat growers Of India as regards
prices, unless he is compelled by mad
eIuate home demand to send his sup
plies to European MAJ kets for sale
And is there any way to get ri,l Of this
competition with slaves and barbar-
ians, except by producing less wheat,
or 10y developing and increasing the
home market by fostering and pro-
noting diversified industries through
protection?
Statistics of transportation show
that the wheat growers are now re-
ceiving largely increased prices over
what they did II few years ago, in con
sequence of the diminished cost OF get
ting it tn market. But why not save
all this cost by selling it ut home?
And is not this declining cost of trans
portation all over the world n two
edged sword? Does it not furnish your
competitors in your foreign markets u
means OF underselling you? For, while
you seek to get the benefit OF cheaper
freights to enable you to live in the
business as Americans ought to live,
your competitors, who are satisfied to
live on next to nothing, and wearn next
to nothing, and sleep out OF doors, are
ready to give these benefits to tie
buyer and to accept prices which are
RE- urned to him, which you cannot
afford. Reduced cost of transpOrta-
tion. inland and on the sea. is dest ined
ere long to drive you out of the Euro
pean markets and compel you, in self
defense, to stand by your home mar
kets and strengthen the walls which
are now your walls against the inva-
sion of our Atlantic and Pacific ports
10y Asiatic cargoes OF food.-'Tarllf
League Bulletin.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-04-12
DOES WOOL GROWING PAY?
Figwr~. That WoWld Seem "a Indicate
That ID Does.

liilNer l'fr>S-
Singular as it would seem, the aties-
tion is sometimes heard, ..Do you re-
ally think there is money in sheep
raising?" To this question we would
unhesitatingly answer that, rs in every
known industry, failure will some
times occur. and that no business will
run itself. But, as n sample OF what
intelligence and industry can accom-
plish. we will. for the benefit Of those
desiring information, cite the results
that have been attained by the firm OF
Clark Bros. & Co., who are located in
the vicinity of Cioteau. Four years
ago three young men. residents of New
York city and recent! !y graduate | from
college, purchased a ranch and stocked
it with thirty-three hundred sheep
twenty-eight hundred OF he number
being ewes. Their familiarity with the
songs of Homer and the pastoral~ of
Virgil did not 10y any means guarantee
the success OF the investment. hut they
were active, intelligent. industrious
men, and that victory should perch
upon their standard is therefore not
surprising.
To the original flock of ihirtv- hree
hundred head they added the following
year nine hundred ewes. They have
during the past four years butchere,l
or sold one thousand wethcrs. and
their tlocks now number twelve thou
sand two hundred head and will he
further increased this summer, with
anything like ordinary luck. by from
fit live hundred to six thousand
lambs. Their first wool crop amount =
ea to 1000 pounds; last year they
marketed $4,000 pounds. What the
estimated clip for the present season
will be we are not able to state. BY
carefully breeding up their hocks to
thoroughbred rams the tleeces have
been increased in average weight from
five and n half to seven and n half
pounds. But this success was not OBJ
tained by lounging around the home
ranch, quoting poetry or Willing the
weary hours away in playing billiards
and smoking imported cigars. 1t was
the legitimate product of intelligent.
well-'lrected effort in business that
with ordinary attention pays large
profits. This is no boom statement
to bring in eastern money" The tig
ures were gathered 10y n River Press
reporter in a moments $ conversation
with n member of the firm, Mr.. b.
Percy Clark, and is published without
his knowledge. lie has no sheep for
sale. and proposes to continue in the
business. Ii any one wants to know
whether the sheep business pays, let
him mediate upon the above facts
and figures.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-04-12

When the spring tim" comes. srntl" ANN
And the brecz-s VIII blow on yaur neck
Thou..ll ali iriend- may desert you. s'ntl'
Annie.
Nnu'i -iill iind the mosquito nn 'irr',.
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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-04-12

tistics from Dakota showing that the
grain was abundantly raised in colln-
ties where the fall was between thir-
teen and fifteen inches only. These
important results have been obtained
from observations conducted at only
one hundred stations in twelve states
and territories.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-21
An Important decision.

A Washington despatch says: 'The Col
lectors of Customs at Portsmouth and Port
land have afforded the Civil Service Commits
sion an opportunity to make an important
decision. The number of employees at each
of these ports was over 80 until the recent
reduction, and the appointments at each
place were therefore governed by civil SER
vice rules. The reduction brought the num-
bers of both places below so, and therefore
the collectors thought themselves exempt
from the law. Each had vacancy not
many days ago, and both promptly filed
their respective vacancies without reference
to the eligible list. The matter coming to
the attention of the department, ruling on
the point was requested from the Commits
SION The Commission decided that once in
the civil service, always in it. or at least un-
til released by order from proper authority.
The Collectors at the ports named will have
to fill the vacancies from the list of eligibles
furnished them by the local examining
board"
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-21
The Society Of Art.

The Spring exhibition of the Society Of
Art commenced Saturday evening when the
rooms of the club house were formally open
ed for the private view by the press and
members. Owing to the pressure on our col
umns this morning we shall be brief.
The catalogue shows 43 oils and al black
and whites. A beautiful marble bust by
Mr.. Fred A. Shaw is also ON exhibition. The
catalogue itself is very handsomely got up
and includes the names of the officers and
members, and the bylaws and is illustrated
by engravings of some Of the works on exhi-
bition There is. besides the pictures.
room devoted to china and decorative art I'M
der the charge of Mrs. S. p. Warren and
Mrs. C. w. Ford, which reflects great credit
on the ladies whoIhave contributed. Mrs. Q.
A. Ring displays beautifully carved oak
table, Miss ii. A. Hacker, chair and foot
rest, and Mrs. N. N. Noyes mirror.
The oils are not strong feature of this ex-
hibition. The best examples were by artists
whose names are familiar, either as profess
sional or semi-professional. Even among
other examples that are really well painted
the great lack of originality is to be noticed;
this is caused by following too closely in
their instructors footsteps. Among the best
of the oils are three by II. b. Brown, G. +.
Kimball, Mrs. C. A. Dyer. ii. L. Woodcock,
Mr.. E. r. Pierce, Miss Elizabeth Brown and
Mr.. Tracy Tolman, whose "A Scolding" ex-
hibited in the Paris salon attracts much at
tention. Among the water-colors noticeable
are those by Miss Longfellow, G. F. Davis
j. B. Hudson, Stacy Tolman, and Miss Cath
crime P. Talbot. pupil of Roos Turner's.
The principal feature Of the exhibition is
the school work. 1t is small as compared
with that of few years ago, but it is much
better in character than that of year ago.
Mr.. Benson, the teacher, speaks very highly
of the progress made by the several classes
during the term and this is especially the
case in drawing and shading by those of the
evening class who commenced work in De-
cember. Miss Alice M. Gould's class in OBJ
ject drawing, composed Of children from ten
to thirteen years of age. should also be prais-
cd for the progress it has made.
The exhibition is open daily from 10 a. m.
TO 10 ID, m.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-21
A PLucKY woMAN's DOG
Helps His Mistress outgeneraI Big
Burglar.

Mrs. Bragdon. who lives at No. "A Water
vile street, was aroused early Sunday morn
ing by noise which she thought might be
made by a rat. Mrs. Bragdon owns hne
large dog iwho was in her room. The dog
seemed very uneasy and growled. whereupon
the noise ceased. In short time It began
again and Mrs. Bragdon, getting up, lit
lamp. The room was lighted just in time
for her to see the face Of a big negro as he
opened the door of her room. The dog saw
him but the burglar shut the door and held
it. Mrs. Bragdon then gave the dog an OPP
portunity to execute flank movement by
opening another door. The enemy hearing
this new movement, began a hasty retreat
and went out through window just in time
to escape the dog. 1t was the noise made
in opening the window which had caused
the first alarm.
Mr.. Bragdon notified the police station
Immediately after the affair, saying that she
thought she could recognize the negro. Last
evening Officers Norton and Hughes gave
her chance to do so, having arrested James
III. Dennison. whom Mrs. BragdoE declared
to be the man who was in her house the
night before Dennison was locked up.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-21
FM&W&w1y
AN EXPLANATION.

What is this "nerveus trouble" with which so
many seem now to be afflicted? Ii you will re-
member few years ago the word Malaria Was
comparatively unknown it is as common
as any word in the English language, yet this word
covers only the meaning of another word used by
our forefathers in time past SO 1t is with nervous
diseases, as they and Malaria are intended to COW
er what our grandfathers called Biousness and
all are caused by troubles that arise from a dis
eased condition of the Ii yer which in performing
its functions finding it cannot dispose of the bile
through the ordinary channel is compelled to pass
it of through the system, causing nervous troub-
les, Malaria, Bilious Fever, etc. You who are suf
fering can well appreciate cure. We recommend
Green's August Flower. Its cures are marvellous
nOV1 d1ycTu
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-21
BRIEF JoTTINcs.

Saturday was rainy, disagreeable day.
Sunday was bright, with north wind.
The Sunday Telegram had a very good cut
yesterday of the new st. Dominic's church.
The Street Sprinkling Company have built
tank, for filling their carts, on Vaughan
street,
Lamson, the photographer. takes the class
es at Mrs. Caswell, the Latin School, Deer
ing High, and Westbrook Seminary.
The Winthrop brought a lot of bees from
New Orleans, consigned to Mr.. Mason of
Mechanic Falls.
The Meagher Guards of Providence will
visit the Montgomery Guards of Portland,
Oct. 4th.
The Mayor has received four bids for the
city gas stock. They will be opened as socn
as the committee meet.
The Portland Kerosene Oil Company has
decided to erect tanks in Bangor, and Ban
gor will be made barreling station, and oil
carried there in bulk.
At 7.30 o'clock this evening" at Room No. 6,
Browns Block, the Veteran Republican
Club will be addressed by ]. b. Thorndike
and others.
The Portland Company is putting new
boiler in Casco No. A new hydrant takes
the place of the Todd hydraDt on High
street, near Cumberland.
The race between the life-boats Nos and
6, of the Portland Steam Packet Company
to take place in Boston Harbor, was post.
poned until 10 a. m. tomorrow.
Mr.. James Cunningham's new block, at
tha Of 10 "a mi ha in cid
three stories high, with stores on the ground
floor, and be built of brick.
Yesterday was Whitsunday, or Pentecost,
a solemn festival in memory of the Holy
Ghost, which descended on the heads of the
Apostles in tongues of fire. 1t is the fiftieth
day after the Resurrection.
There were 80 arrests last week, of which
% were for drunkenness, and several seiz-
ures were made Saturday night In fight
on Commercial street. one man threatened
another with knife.
Past Commander Hadlock, of Thatcher
Post has issued an order to the Post to turn
out next Sunday to attend the Church of the
Messiah, and also on Memorial Day at $50 a.
m. and p. m.
Ceur de Lion Commandery, K. t.. of
Charlestown, Mass, will entertain Portland
Commandery and Dunlap Commandery of
Bath, June 18th. Chambers Band will ac-
company Portland Commandery and Togus
Band the Dunlaps.
Anatole Levy offered 1os mileage coupons
on the Eastern Division of the Boston &
Maine for passage to Portland from Boston.
The conductor demanded 115. The Boston
& Maine brought suit against Levy for the
difference, and Judge Forsaith of Boston,
rendered decision in favor of Levy.
Among the exports last week were 1,429,-
O64 feet of lumber, 1910 packages of pick
cts, 115,o00 feet of deals, 10 cases sewing ma
chimes, 1000 empty bags, 6 cases of leather,
besides the Boston City's cargo, and besides
the molasses already reported, the imports
included 5000 railway ties, $500 live Holsters,
$3.50 bushels of potatoes, and $50 pounds of
old lead
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-21
The Turnverein,

Messrs. Moore, Nelson, Maxim, Doldt.
Lothrop, Patten and Lee. of the Portland
Turnyerein, have been appointed the Field
Day committee and are making every effort
to have it a success. The programme has
been arranged as follows: Standing high
jump. standing broad jump. running broad
jump, running hop, step and jump, 100 yards
dash, quarter mile run, putting shot, throw
ing hammer. rope climbing. bar vault, pole
vault, throwing base ball, sack race, potato
race. three-legged race, free for all race some
fraction of mile. open to all amateurs in
the State). Nearly all the sports will be
handicapped to increase interest. Six new
members have joined and $50 appropriated
for ball club.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-21
Major MeIcher In Virginia.

The Petersburg Virginia) Index says that
the A. P. Hill Camp of Confederate Vete-
rams, of Petersburg, Virginia, met in special
meeting ON Monday evening, Commander W..
Gordon McCabe in the chair. Arrangements
for celebrating Memorial Day were made.
Major Melcher. who was on the staff of Gen.
Warren, and who is now commander of the
post of the Grand Army of Portland, Maine,
was present by invitation and was intro
duced to the camp. He was received most
gracefully by the command and in response
delivered most felicitous address.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-21
the public Should Know.

The articles, anonymous and otherwise,
appearing from time to time in the news
papers, making unfavorable reference to
Cleveland's baking powder are intended to
counterfeit. if possible, the letter to the public
from General Hurst, late Ohio State Dairy
& Food Commissioner, in which he states
that the Ohio Commissions investigation of
the baking powders, based upon the State
Chemists analyses of thirty different brands,
proves that Cleyeland's is strictly pure
cream of tartar baking powder, entirely Tree
from alum, ammonia, lime, &c, and that
it is absolutely the best and most desirable
baking powder manufactured; also, that the
Royal baking powder contains ammonia,
and that the Cleveland's is superior to the
Royal in every quality of excellence. An
other object sought by our competitors in
the articles referred to is to divert public
attention from the scathing but well merited
rebuke administered to them by General
Hurst for classifying his official report in
their effort to bolster up their baking pow
der when it compares so unfavorably with
Cleveland's powder.
1t is quite time that the public is made
aware of the character of the articles OF the
baking powder company in question. While
extravagantly advertising their powder they
have shrewdly concealed their use Of ann
monia in its manufacture and have per-
sistently maligned Cleveland's powder.
Clevelands superior baking powder has
never been made of anything but purest
grape cream of tartar. purest bicarbonate of
soda, and small portion of wheat flour or
starch, and has always been absolutely free
from adulteration. This is attested by the
leading chemists in different parts Oh the
country from analyses made OF our powder
respective localities, as shown by their certi-
ficates in the circular accompanying each
can. We ask the public to show It's disap-
prevail of the methods referred to by extend
ing its patronage to Cleveland's superior
baking powder, which has for eighteen years
been first in point of merit as pure eff
cient and healthful bread leayening agent.
CLEVELAND BROTHERS.
Albany, N. Y, May, 1888.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-21
Democratic Convention.

The delegates from the various wards met
at Reception Hall Saturday evening to elect
delegates at large to the Democratic State
convention. The meeting was organized by
the election of Hon. VIM. G. Davis for chair
man ana Thomas j. Feeney, secretary. The
following gentlemen were elected delegates
at large: Payson Tucker, VIM. l.. Putnam
and Sewall G. Strout.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-21
Mystic Lodge.

Under the auspices of Mystic Lodge, a
very successful temperance meeting was
held at Preble Chapel last evening, Worthy
Chief W. c. Allen presiding. The meeting
drew large number of interested listeners,
who were both entertained and instructed
by the remarks of Messrs. Parker, Lane, of
Lynn, Mass, and M. G. Palmer, of Portland,
who were the principal speakers.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-21
DEATHS.

In this city. May Goth, Charles Henry. youngest
son of Thomas Edward and Ellen ROssign0l, aged
year, months,
fSt John, N. B.. papers please copy.
In this city, May 16, Coleman Connors, aged
Ii Deering, May 10. Cleophas Archambeault.
aged So years.
[Fcneral this morning at o'clock at Sacca-
Kappa.
In Gorham, May 10, Eliza Alderman, widow of
Capt Joseph Leayltt, and daughter of the late
Henry jackson Of Portland, aged 10 years and
months.
Funeral this afternoon at O'Clock from her
In West Baldwin. May 10. George Ii. Rose, aged
20 years months.
In Allston, May 90 Sarah Adelaide, wife Of
Chas 4. Folsom and daughter of the late Capt Jos
Hale of Portland.
Funeral on Tuesday afternoon at o'clock. at
No. Ashford street.
In Detroit, May is, Johh Main, formerly Of Port
land.
IHis remains will be brought 70 this city and the
funeral service will take place at the Second Par
ish Church Wednesday afternoon at o'clock.l
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-21

along the 9th or 10th of January he gave me
S150. Then portion of 1t was to be credited ON
grocery account. gave Allen $500 within
very few days of my receiving it.
On cross examination the witness adhered to
his testimony in direct; and did not differ ma
teraly In any important particular.
AT the adjournment Conant was still on the
stand under cross-examination. The case will un-
doubtedly be finished to-day.
County Attorney Seiders appears for the State
and Hon. Wilbur +. Lunt for the respondent.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-21
Mrs. Zelda Wallace,

Mrs. Zelda Wallace, mother of Gen. Wal
lace, drew large audience DIT Lewiston, Fri
day night, where she spoke for the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union. The Journal
says she is woman of great yigor and power.
She will speak at City Hall, Wednesday even
ing, and every one should hear her.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-21
Card.

The Fresh Air Society desires to express
through the columns of the Daily PPEss its
gratitude for gifts received before its re-or-
ganization for the present year-to the Little
Women, for their very generous gift of $40 I;
TO Mr.. Ira f. Clark for $50, and to others
who have contributed toward the fund nee
essary for carrying on the work of the socie-
ty. K. S. SARGENT,
Sec. Fresh Air Society.
Nav 10. 1888,
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-21
MUNICIPAL COURT.

BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.
SATURDAY.-Michael Quigley and Charles lie
Roy; ntOxicai0n Each fined So and COSTS
Charles LeROy; assault. Fined So and costs
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-21
A Runner Robbed.

II. G. Spofford, runner for J. P. Thomas &
Co. was knocked down and robbed in Man
chester, N. H., by three unknown men
Friday morning, They took his gold watch
and chain and sum of money.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-21

ANOTHER REMOVAL,
Not of a Business Firm, but Of a Large
Tapeworm from the Stomach
70 a Bottle


Thursday Mrs. Aubbard Libby of Scarboro, was
relieved of a tapeworm by DIR. Nichols. at his
office No. 537 Congress. The monster measured
sixtyfour feet in length
Advice 10 Mothers. = MRS. WIHSL0W'S
SOOTHING SYRUP should always be used when
children are cutting teeth. IL relieves the little
sufferer at oncei it produces natural, quiet sleep
by relieving the child from pain, and the little
cherub awakes as bright as button" 1t is
very pleasant to taste. 1t soothes the child, soft
the gums, allays all pain, relieves wind, regu-
lates the bowels, and is the best known remedy
for diarrhea, whether arising from teething or
other causes Twenty-Five cents bottle.
lan16 FM&W&w1y
Ifyou once try Carter's Little Liver Pills
for sick headache, billiousness or constipation
you will never be without them. They are purely
vegetable; small and easy to take. Don't forget
this. may15d&w1w'
Angostura Bitters are endorsed by all the
leading physicians and chemists, for their purity
and wholesomeness. Beware of counterfets and
ask for the genuine article, prepared by DR.. j. g.
B. Siegert s. Sons. may21eod&w1w
'Best cure for Consumption is the old Boston
Vegetable Pulmonary Balsam.'
nOv1S e0d&w6m-cw
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-21
MARRIAGES.

In Clinton, May IL, by Rev. A. ID. Dodge. Manly
Morrison and Miss Martha Brown, both OF Gin
ton.
Arvla b. Smith, both OF Cornish
In Mechanic Falls, May IS, Edward X. Butler
of Auburn and Miss Clara K. StetsOn Of Hartford.
In Poland, May II. Charles $. Marsh and Miss
Fannie Denning.
In Weld. May L. Augustus q. Storer of Weld
and Miss Susie X. Harrington of Smithfeld.
In West fremont, May IA, Capt. Wilder Rob
bins and Lena Tinker.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-21
Tones and strengthens

"when in the spring felt all run down and
debilitated, found Hoods Sarsaparilla just the
medicine to build me up. My wife also, after
much physical prostration, found In init It's use new
life and lasting benefit. Upon our little glrl, who
marvellous, entirely removing the poison from
her blood and restoring her to good health"
u q Grp Acton SNNampScOtt. Mass.
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-21

Everybody needs and should take good spring
medicine for two reasons
LIST, The body is now more susceptible to benefit
from medicine than at any other season.
I'd, The impurities which have accumulated in
the blood should be expelled, and the system
given tone and strength, before the prostrating
effects of warm weather are felt
The Portland daily press., 1888-05-21
Hoods SarsapariIIa

Is the best spring medicine for everybody 1t
purifies the blood. 1t sharpens the appetite.
1t tones the digestion. 1t overcomes debility. Ii
builds up the whole system. Try It this spring.
when bought Hoods Sarsaparilla made
good investment of one dollar in medicine for the
first time. 1t has driven of rheumatism and i'm
proved my appetite so much that my boarding
mistress says must keep it locked up or she will
be obliged to raise my board with every other
boarder that takes Hoods Sarsaparllla.'
THOMAS BURRELL, 80 Hillary St., Brooklyn, N.