Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1888-04-26

mountains. One of them accidently shot
himself in the groin, with IA revolver, and
died short time after he was found and
removed To the hospital. The other two
are still at large and pursued by Lieut..
Traub.
Elsewhere will he found the programme
Of the dramatic entertainment to he given
by local talent. We feel safe in saying that
the entertainment will lie most excellent
far surprising the travelling ''troupes" that
have visited Lewist own this winter. Tick
cts will I've On sale at the postoiiice Friday
morning. Admission. 81. There will be no
reserved seats, as chairs cannot be pro-
cured until Monday. The hall will not seat
over a hundred. and those wishing to at.
tend should govern themselves accordingly.
See double column advert isernent else
where of the "l,enton Transportation Com
pany." A full fleet of boats. lighted by
electricity, will soon be running between
Benton aud lower river points. There will
he five boats On the river. namely: "IIel-
cna." Missouri" "Batcheller," Rose
bud" and Gen. Terry" Rates will be
cheaper than ever, and merchants. wool
shippers and travellers should not forget
that they will have water transportation
in active competition with the railroads
all through the summer months. Parties
contemplating an eastern trip will find ~
ride down the Missouri the most pleasant
feature III their journey. Remember the
river route.
| Mr.. Marshall jackson, treasurer 81 the
Republican central committee Of Fergus
county, feels that an injustice WAS done
ton To the funds in his possession, and the
difficulty in getting n statement. lie as-
serts that he has never been called upon
officially for statement Of the condition
of the treasury, and supposed no statement
would he necessary until the campaign
opened again or u new committee was
chosen. There will he meeting Of the com
mittec ns soon as the chairman, n. NJ.
Erickson, returns from the east, when Mr..
Jackson will make a statement Of receipts
and expenditures. There is a considerable
sum remaining. which will Dc needed in a
couple of weeks for campaign purposes.
u. A. Iiuson, president Of the Judith
Wool. Growers association, was in town
the first Of the week. Mr.. Huson does not
think the outlook for good prices MS en-
coura.ing ~ IL might be. From a circular
he had in his hands, sent out from the
house Of Harding, Martin Il Caverly, the
following prices were quoted for Montana
wool: Fine, 15G lsc; fine medium, lea
I9c; medium, INA 2:ic; course, 17G, Sc
These prices are seven or eight cents lower
than ut this season last year. At the pres
cnt figures Montana medium wool would
not net the growers over II or IL cents
Last year most Of our growers realized II
or 20 cents for their clips Mr.. llusor
= thinks the tariff agitation is already affect
ing the market. and that wool-growers will
have to sell at u much lower figure thar
e last year. Still there is hope for consider
r able improvement before this years clip il
|, placed ON the market. Woolgrowers vii
not be in haste to sell Mt present figures.
I j. A. Gum, special land agent. represent
= ing the United States in land contest
u brought by the government, and +. Adkirl
y son. ex-register al the Helena land otIic
and "a prominent attorney Of that city
/, were in Lewistown last Saturday for tn
4 purpose 81 hearing testimony pro and col
in such cases as had been reported to tn
, United States land commission as bein
acquired by claimants in violation Of tn