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Fergus County argus., 1889-11-21
NEWS NOTES.

Mlllard Powers Fillmore, soh oi
Millard Fillmore, the thirteenth h presi-
dent oil the United States. died in Buf-
falo on the 10th inst. OF appoplexy.
Col. Goodloe, who was shot by Col.
a. Nj. Swope, died at his home in Lex
ingtOn, KY, on the 10th inst, sur
rounded by his family and a few close
friends.
There is great excitement in Webster
county, Kentucky, over the reappear-
ance OF the terrible spotted fever, a
scourge that ragged in that county last
winter.
The trial OF the men charged with
robbing Paymaster Wham, OF the
United states army, of $4,000 sew
eral months ago, began at Tucson,
Ariz. 1t is thought the trial will last
a month.
Charles A. Smith, a prominent Re
publican politician OF Cleburne county.
Alabama, was shot and killed by Cal
vim Brown, a prominent Democrat, at
Helm, Ala. The killing was the result
OF a political quarrel.
Three of the four breweries located
in Kansas City have been practically
sold to the English syndicate which
recently purchased the breweries OF st.
Louis. The price paid is about 81
100000. The formal transfer will oc-
cur Jan. 1.
John l.. Sullivan says in regard to
the report that the California Athletic
club was willing to offer big money for
Il match between him and Domlnick
McCalfrey, that he is willing to meet
McCaifrey under the auspices OF the
California Athletic club for $4,000
purse and All outside bet of $4,000
besides, ana not for u cent less
X. Remsen Whitehouse, OF the United
states legation at the City OF Mexico,
has accomplished the feat of climbing
to the top OF the extinct volcano of |
lxtaccihuatl, ls,6oo feet high. The !
feat has only once before been accom-
plIshed. Nhltehouse was Obliged to
cut over 1000 steps in solid ice in
order to ascend, and one night he
camped IN cave at Il hight of II 900
feet. With the party was the German
Minister, Baron Won Zedmitz.
Fergus County argus., 1889-11-21

The experiment of shipping live
cattle to Germany for market has
proven success, and arrangements
have been made for the shipment from
Illinois OF 900 head of fat oxen within
two months. The experimental lot
was sold at prices ten to fifteen pei
cent. less than German cattle, not
withstanding the heavy cost OF trans
portation and the customs duty.
Fergus County argus., 1889-11-21

The Noted Aighwayman Confesses His Crimes,
But Pleads Periodical Insanity

EEssEMER, Mich, Nov. II. Rel
mund Holzhay, "Black Bart. on trial
for The murder of Banker Fleischbein
OF Bellevue, Ill.,. and the robbery of
the Goyeblc stage, took the stand in
his own defense to-day and made a
confession. lie admitted lac robbed
the Milwaukee * Northwestern train
six months ago; held up the Wiscon-
sin Central train ut Cadett, Wis, u
month later, and waylaid the Gogebic
stage and shot Banker Fleischbein.
IOlzhay claimed that several years
ago he was hurt 10y a fall from horse.
Since that time he has been subject 20
spells, during which he did not know
what he was doing.
Fergus County argus., 1889-11-21

Miss Eva Ingersoll, eldest daughter
of X. q. Ingersoll, was married to
Watson Hill Brown, head OF the bank.
ing firm of W. ii. Brown & Bros. oi
New York, on the 18th inst. Judge
Barrett, of the sumpreme court, per-
formed the ceremony. The bridal
pair have gone to California on n we'd
ding tour. They will make their home
with Colonel Ingersoll.
Fergus County argus., 1889-11-21

Silver Bow county has two courts
in session. One is presided over by
Judge Mediation, democrat, and the
other by Judge Hamilton, republican.
Neither court is doing much business
as lawyers are in doubt as to which is
legally competent. Sheriff Lloyd re-
fuses to surrender his office to Sullivan
and Judge McHatton's court cannot
proceed with criminal business until
he does so. 1t is an interesting state
affairs.
Fergus County argus., 1889-11-21
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE.

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance
of an order "f the Probate Court oI tn.
county oi Fergus. Territory of Montana.
made on the 2oth day of September 1883
IN the matter of the estate of d. " % Brien.
deceased, the undersigned, tha a,lmini,t rt-
tor of SAID estate. will sell at public auc-
tion, to the highest bidder. for cash aud
subject to confirmation by said Probate.
Court, on Friday, the 22d day of Novem-
Der, 1883, at Ia O'Clock "A. m. ON the prem.
ises AT ewistown. in the county of Fergus
all the right. title, interest aud estate of he
said Dennis \. D'Brien at the time of hi.
death, and all the right title and interest
that the said estate has, by operation of
law or otherwise, acquired other than or
IN addition to that of the said ID. "
. Brien at the time of his death in and to
al that certain lot. piece or parcel of land
situate. lying and being in the said county
of Fergus. Territory of Montana. and
bounded and described as follows. to-wit;
Lot numbered ten lo) in block +. figure
IL, on Main street, Lewistown. Mont
Terms and conditions of sale: Cash, law
ful money of the United States, ten per cent
"i the purchase money to be paid to the
auctionecr ON the day of sale, balance on
continuation Of sale by said Probate Court.
Deed at expense of purchaser.
MICHAEL. VI. . BRIEN,
Administrator of the estate of Dennis "
l'iien, deceased.
Lewist"wn. Mont, Nov. l. lsS9.
Fergus County argus., 1889-11-21
NOTICE OF FINAL ENTRY.
Land Office at Helena, Mont,
NnNpuIlnr lASA

November 4, 1859.
Hofice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has hlei notice of his nten
tioli to make final pr"oi in support of his
claim. and that said proof will be made be-
fore the Clerk of the district Court of Fer-
gus county. at Lewistown, Mont, on De-
ceinber ~, 1889 viz:
john Grtgcr,
who made Pre-emption declaratory state
nielit No. 9i3S. Tor the SCI See. II, Tp is
~, X. T..
He names the following witnesse, To
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: t;eorre !
Warehan, Samuel Barnes, William Per-
kins and Henry .. Warelann, all Of Den
ton, Mont.
y. W. LANGHoRNE, Register.
Fergus County argus., 1889-11-21

President Harrison was burned in
efiigy by the Union league club OF
Jeifersonville, Indiana, on the 18th
inst. because OF his course i'm the
matter OF appointments. The cam
paign outfit OF the club was also
consigned to the flames. The pres-
dental pathway is not strewn with
roses
Fergus County argus., 1889-11-21

The st. Paul Pioneer Press Is now
issued from its new thirteen-st ory
building. The Press is an able paper
and enjoys a large patronage in the
new states. The Press, however, has
been a bitter enemy of silver. 1t
should take tumble.
Fergus County argus., 1889-11-21
Notice of Final Entry.
LAsp OFFICE AT HELENA, NJ. r.,

LAsp OFFICE AT HELENA, M.T,I
November II, 1889 |
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has hled notice o. hi, iu,.n
tion To make final proof in support of hi.
ciaini; and that said proof will he made be-
lore the Judge, or IN his absence tn. CLERK
of the District Court of Fergus County. N,
Lewlstown, Mont, on December q, Iss9
viz:
William Mryerstek,
who made homestead application No. Ia;s,
tor the SEt SE!. See. II; NEi NEk, Sec,
u. Tp. II n, u. IL h., and lois | and ,.
Sec: Is, Tp. IA ~. u. II T..
lie names the following witnesses to
pre- 'e his continuous residence upon. and
cultivation Ell said land. viz: Louis W.
Eldridge, Andrew j. McCollum, William
Hawson and James Mctollum, all OF Tot
tonwood. Mont
5. W. LANGmoRSE, Register.
Fergus County argus., 1889-11-21

The school lands in Montana belong
now to the State, and those who are
occupying them will hereafter have to
pay rent for their exclusive possession,
and the moneys thus received will 20
20 the support OF the schools. 1t will
he the duty OF the legislature at once
to provide for the leasing OF such
lands on terms just to the people as
well ~ to the occupants.-Herald
Fergus County argus., 1889-11-21

Dawson county wants the State
agricultural college. Dawson should
first get some agriculture. In Fergus
county, with more agricultural land
than any other county in the State, is
the place for the college. This county
will soon have railroad facilities.
Fergus County argus., 1889-11-21

While cowboys are freezing to death
i'm New Mexico in Montana they are
tanning themselves with their broad
brimmed hats. But Montana has
been taken in out OF the cold
Fergus County argus., 1889-11-21

Boies, candidate for governor, is the
only man elected on the Democratic
ticket in Iowa. He was formerly a
Republican. Prohibition seems to
have paralyzed the Republican party
in Iowa.
Fergus County argus., 1889-11-21
TO CHICAGO
without Change, connecting with the FAST
TRAINS of all lines for the
EAST AND SOUTHEAST.
-u& SOLID THROUGH TRAINS -use
--BETWEEN-
Minneapolis.G St.Louis

and the FrinelpaI Cities Of the Missis~ipp valley
connecting in Inion Depot for all points
SOUTH AND SOUTHWEST
MANY HOURS SAVED and The ONLY LINE
running TWO TRAINS DAILY to kamsa. Ctty.
l.eavenSsOrsh and AtchisOn. making eouner.
lions with the nion Pacific and Atcbison, Topeka
a sante Re Railways.
So tlose Connections made in L MON Depot Wit b
al trains OF the II. Paul Minneapolis a Manitoba;
Northern Pacific; -. Paul Il Duluth Railways
from and TO all points, NORTH aud NoRTHWEST
REMEMBER! The Trains of the uinnsan,lis
\ st. L-uis Railway composed OF C,nforiabl,
Day toso hes, Magnificent Pullman Sleeping Carr
Horton Reclining Chair .ars, and Justly Cee-
brated Pullman Dining Cars.
Fergus County argus., 1889-11-21

Montana has TO pay her own way
now. Uncle Sam will not foot any
more bills for her There is good
chance to practice economy in state
government.
Fergus County argus., 1889-11-21

The eSilverconvention held i'm Denver.
Colorado, last week, was largely
attended. Among the resolutions
adopted was one recommending that
congress provide for the coinage OF at
least 81 200, ,OOOof silver each month.
Fergus County argus., 1889-11-21

II ministers open the Washingt on
legislature with prayer they will have
to do so free of charge. it having been
decided that public moneys cannot be
appropriated for religious purposes.
Fergus County argus., 1889-11-21

The first legislature for the State OF
Montana will convene next Saturday.
Its proceedings will be watched with
interest by members OF both parties.
Fergus County argus., 1889-11-21

There is great similarity in the
language used by the Chicago anarch-
lists and that indulssd in by some OF
the Butte and Helena papers.
Fergus County argus., 1889-11-21

The voting i'm Massachusetts at the
recent election was conducted under
the Australian system. 1t gave gen
eral satisfaction.
Fergus County argus., 1889-11-21

Calvin :. Brice of Ohio, has an
nounced his candidacy for the United
States senatorship. to succeed Senator
payne
Fergus County argus., 1889-11-21

Hs-li0 Lbs. OF BAGGAGE CHECKED FREE
&c Fare alsays as low as the Lowest IA For
Time Tables, Through Tickets, etc. ca upop TN,
nearest Ticket Agent or write To
a. u. HOLDRlDGE
Gsn'l Tkt. h Pass. AXt, Minneapolis. Minn.
Fergus County argus., 1889-11-21

Governor Toole has appointed Leon
LaCroix his private secretary.
Fergus County argus., 1889-11-21

The Virginia City Madisonian has
changed management, and Is now a
Republican paper.
Fergus County argus., 1889-11-21

The National Silver convention will
convene in st. Louis on the Goth inst.
Fergus County argus., 1889-11-21

Congressman Carter has reached
Washington and is looking after the
interests of his constituents.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-21
Gloomy Household Ornaments.

The custom of preserving coffin
plates and using them for home decora-
ton seems to prevail in Massachusetts,.
The New Haven Palladium reports itin
Milford, New Milford and Stratford.
Among other things that paper says:
Zone family in New Milford is said to
have collection of no less than four
teen brass, silver and plated relics
taken from the collins of dead members
of the family, reaching down to within
fifty years of the founding of the colony,
two centuries and half ago. An
amusing story is told about the coffin
plates collected by Stratford family.
There were nine or ten of them in
places of honor about the parlor of the
old-fashioned farmhouse. Some years
ago an irreverent burglar entered the
house at night, and selling the glisten-
ing mementoes dumped them ali into
his booty bag, together with the silver
knives and forks The family were
gratifed a day or two later to receive
a box by express, in which were packed
all the missing coffin plates. With it
was note in rough hand, which said:
Here is your coffin signboards. l
have found they wasn't much but Ger
man silver in them, and that amt my
line. You're welcome to 'em, and
thanks for your silver in spoons, which
I'll keep. Merry Christmas"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-21
The Iron Duke.

The duke of Wellington was once at
tending morning service at some fash
iOuable church and was shown into the
pew OF rich city man. The offertory
was for the benefit of some important
charity and it was the custom in those
days for the members of the congrega-
ton to place the money on the ledge of
the pew in readiness for the collecting
bag. The duke put down his modest
shilling, whereupon the owner of the
pew, who did not know who his illus
trious guest was, put down couple of
guineas, looking supsrciliously at the
shilling already deposited. Without
appearing to notice this the duke calm
ly put down two more shillings. The
city man promptly answered the mute
challenge and pumped down three
more guineas. This was followed by
the addition of two more shilhngs to
the dukes pile. The snob was not to
be beaten, so down went two more
guineas. At this moment the bag came
round and the purse-proud individual
with lordly air swept his six guineas
into the bag. The bag came to the
manner, returned four shiiiings of the
pile to his pocket and placed in the bag
the original shilling.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-21
Indian Scalps in Demand.

A Chicago hair dealer says: eff you
know where 1 can get any Indian
scalps / shall be obliged to you for that
information. Indian scalps, like buffa-
10 heads, are becoming mighty scarce.
You never can account for peoples
tastes. Now, about the last thing in
the world that some people want is an
Indian scalp, and yet there are people
who want just that sort of curiosity. l
had an Indian belt not long ago which
had nine scalps hung to it, and l sold
it to man on the north side for $35.
have bunch of hair here-it isn't
scalp, as there is no skin attached to it,
Just handful, as it were. 1t is worth
S.. Indians are not scalping as much
as they used to, and that is why scalps
are high. In fact, everything which
Indians used to make is becoming
scarcer and more valuable. Take the
common Indian basket that used to
sell for So dozen, now you can't get
one for that money. There are two
reasons for this. One is that travellers
buy them first hands as curiositles and
pay the Indians just what they ask.
Another reason is that since the gov
eminent has got to taking such inter-
est in Indians, taking care of them, the
Indians are lazier than ever and make
less than formerly.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-21
CaIlow Marriages.

Nine-tenths of the unhappy marri-
ages are the result of green human
calves allowed to run at large in socie-
ty pastures without any yoke on them,
says the philosopher of the Astoria,
Ore, Transcript. They marry and
have children before they do mus
taches. They are fathers of twins be-
fore they are the proprietors of two
pairs of pants, and the little girls they
marry are old women before they are
twenty years old. Occasionally one of
these gosling marriages turns out all
right, but it is clear case of luck. II
there was law against young galoots
sparkling and marrying before they
have cut all their teeth, we suppose
the little cusses would evade it in some
way. But there ought to be senti-
ment against it. 1t is time enough for
these bantams to think OF finding a
pullet when they have raised money
enough to buy bundle of lath to
build hen-house. But they see a girl
who looks cunning, and they are afraid
there are not going to be enough to go
round and they begin to spark real
spry, and before they are aware of the
sanctity of the marriage relation they
are hitched for life, and before they
own cook stove or bedstead they
have got to get up in the night and go
after the doctor, so frightened that
they run themselves out of breath and
abuse the doctor because he does not
run too. And when the doctor gets
there, there is not linen enough in the
house to wrap up the baby.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-21
"Ben Hur'' at Home.

OF the most prominent writers who
are singularly fortunate in their do
nestle relations, the author OF "Ben
Hur' is striking example, says the
Woman's Journal. Herself writer
of more than average ability, and
possessed of an accurate literary
Judgment, Mrs. Wallace is an in
valuable assistant to her husband in
his work. She is a tireless worker,
rapid yet very painstaking, and is an
expert at proof-reading. General
Wallace is himself his severest Critic
and after an incident or chapter has
been written, re- cast probably dozen
times, and criticised from every stand
point, it is given to Mrs. Wallace, and
runs the gauntlet of her critical judy
ment. There is singular harmony
of tastes between the two, and in this
wise the literary partnership is pro-
ductive of the most satisfactory re-
suits. The home of the Wallaces is
in Charlottesville, Ind, and contains
every comfort. They have already
made a great deal of money with their
pens, and are destined to make much
more. Almost anything General
Wallace chooses to write is an assured
success, and he can therefore COM
mand high prices for his work. The
sales of ''Ben Hur" alone have brought
him over $50, ZOO, and its success has
also made ''The Fair God'' fast SELL
ing book. For his "Boyhood Of
Christ and his biography of Presi-
dent Harrison he received very big
payments, while for his new novel he
will be paid what to many would be q
snug little fortune. For Mrs. Wallace's
published works there is also a steady
demand, so that this literary couple
manage remarkably well to secure a
large share OF the sweets OF literature.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-21
Cane or Corn.

A traveller crossing Kansas saw FOR
the first time great field of sugar.
cane, but mistook it for Indian corn,
which it somewhat resembles, says the
Youths Companion. Intending to be
affable, he said TO an old farmer sitting
near him in the car:
ssThat's fine field of corn, sir"
'.Call it corn up your way, do you?"
was the response.
sNhy, isn't it?"
"Well, it mought be corn mebbe, !"
said the farmer, with a slow smile.
ut mought be corn just as our old
cat mought have been a rabbit
the time he got shot fur one"
..How's that?"
"Well, old Tom was licking his way
through the wood back OF our house
one day as fast as he could cut, and
my son Jake was out with his gun
aud shot him down fur rabbit.
When we come to gibe Jake about it
he says, says he: "Well, l low he
mought have showed more ears. !"
The traveller laughed heartily as he
glanced again from the car window at
the slender. earless stalks of sugar
cane, and he laughed again as the
farmer concluded:
'.An' just in the same way, stranger,
that thur cane mought have been corn
If it had contrived to show more ears. =
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-21
Great Mind.

Mr.. Clugston," exclaimed the FORE
man, coming into the sane tum hastily,
s1'm sorry for the accident but that
half column piece of reprint about the
Behring sea troubles was skewjawed in
taking the sidestick out of the galley,
and it will take longer to straighten it
up Than to set the whole article uP
again."
Haven't you anything to take its
placer" inquired the editor of the
Doodleville Yelper, passing his hand
YEARLY over his pale brow.
mo. sir; and ought to have gone
to press an hour ago."
''Slide the article into the forms just
as it is, said Mr.. Clugston in a firm,
ringing tone. ''Put the head Choice
Religious Miscellany over it, and no
body will ever look at it,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-21

mense trade in supplying these goods,
supplying amateurs with magical out
fits, the chief features of which are of
an electrical, mechanical, chemical or
scientific character. Good types of
such apparatus are found in the'goblin
drum, which is suspended by fine
wire from the ceiling, and which, at
the word of the performer beats, an
swers questions and does arithmetieal
work. OF the same kind is the spirit
clock which is dial of clear glass
similarly suspended and whose hands
seem to possess human intelligence.
In either case the wire is double and
serves to conduct a current of electric
ity from concealed battery to a clock
work inside the drum or in the hands
of the dial. The performer or his
assistant sets the battery in ac-
ton, and by button contr ols
the movement of the clock work.
Some of these scientific illusions are
both striking and beautiful. One
which is rarely seen, although it is ex-
ceedingly simple, is the Fountain of
Light" A barrel or tank lined with a
cheap mirror is filed with water and
its contents brilliantly illuminated
either by means OF a dark lantern
which throws its light through a glass
window on the side or by incandescent
globes, suspended in the water. If,
when the room is very dark, the faucet
be turned and the water allowed to run
out and fall into q glass pitcher or
bowl, the liquid that falls, and that
which is caught below. seems fluid fire,
so perfectly does it carry the light in
its particles. A large volume might
be filled with the description OF these
scientific experiments. They are sell
dom employed by professionals and
even when used are intended as ex-
pedients to distract the attention of the
audience and not for any particular
merit of their own. 1t is on this
account that all first-class magicans
keep a. sharp eye upon the development
of the modern sciences and make use
of each new idea before it has become
the common property and knowledge
of the public.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-21
A Pres tidigitateur Works.

Only of late years has the talent of
the prestidigatateur been recognized by
society and the public. A successful
professional does an amount of work
and undergoes a training that is a
marvel. To do trick, and do it well,
demands years of the hardest practice.
Dexterity is acquired only by continual
and ever repeated experiences. The
musician who plays and replays his
pieces for hours every day, and the
engraver who spends month upon a
picture hardly an inch square, are the
only ones who may be compared with
the magician as to daily toll. For years
l practiced for ten hours a day before
a mirror and even at the present mo-
ment devote some time every day to
keeping my hand in good shape. Herr
mann.