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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-11-28
The First Rails Laid,

Sam ID. Grant came in Wednesday sro,,
the contractors headquarters to meet his
friend. Duncan Ewin Cameron of New York
who viii go out on the line with him to en-
Joy the pleasures Of life in the field ON rail.
road work. Mr.. Cameron is a gentleman
Oh much wealth and may be prompted to
invest in Montana. before returning.
Mr.. Grant informed the Tribune that n
start was made to-day in laying the steel
rams on the Ne'hart branch. The grade !.
now practically ready as far ms Castner's.
ihey VIII lay about a mile and n half a
day, and, with favorable weather next
month, viii lay the track as far AS the
s'n'ce boxes this year. The Messrs. Grant
have the contract for laying the track.
which Is a guarantee that the work will On
along at lively rate.-t;reat Falls Tribune
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-11-28
A Huge Block of Granite.

The largest block of granite everquarried
IA Montana was blasted out at the Helen,
granite quarries a few days ago. TWAS
thirteen ieet long and eleven feet in diam.
eter, contained 1,J72 cubic feet and
weighed l31 tens. Ii was blasted and
moved twenty inches with three pints of
common blasting powder. The value of
the block IN granite market womb H..
about 81 500. The immense bIoeL H..
been sawed into slabs and base blocks and
shipped to various points, and is not W.,
used up Much of it has gone to Seattle
The pavement ia trent of David Morris,
building On Main street will come from mi.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-11-28
ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND IN GOLD

Inc Helena papers note the arrival
OF Hon. Granville Stuart, with SIOO..
ooo III gold retort from the Spotted
Horse mine at Maiden. II is the ont.
put OF the two ten stamp mills for
one month. Such results are the best
advertisement our mines could DOS
sibly have. Although this mine has
been operated under great difficulties
since its purchase by the present COM
pany, six months ago, there is no
doubt but enough gold has been taken
rom IL IN that time to pay the pur-
chase professionalism. Yet this mine
is not fully opened. At this rate of
production what will it he vear
hence? 1t now has only two superb
ors IN the territory as producers and
no equals as regards the purity and
iineness of gold. With forty stamps
IN operation, with an ample supply
OF water ana the facilities for getting
out ore improved, the Spotted Horse
VIII be the peer of any mine i'm the
est. The mine is constantly look
hg better and there seems TO he M
md to its ore deposits.
we believe there are other proper
les within a radius of one mile of the
spotted Horse that will prove its
'qual when developed. The owners
must peg away and bide their time.
capitalists are cautious, but they
now good thing when they see it
pam sight. There is plenty of gold
mi silver in the Judith mountains.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-11-28
The Great Falls smelter.

n River Press: 1t seems to be an
assured tact that the Boston & Mon.
: tana Mining Co. will build "a smelter
ana copper refining works at Great
Fails. The undertaking is n large one
and will involve the expenditure of
nearly S2,OOo,o00, about one-fourth
Oh which will he expended in building
dam across Black Eagle falls for the
purpose OF utilizing the waters of the
river IN the works and the balance will
De absorbed in their erection. The
company owns several of the finest
copper properties in Butte, anon,
which Is the Mountain View. This
great mime WAS purchased from Mr.
i'traole VINO spent years and a
vast sum oil money in its tleyelou-
| ment.
| The mine is 1000 feet in fepytb
along the vein and with side ground.
contains 30 acres. Three years ogo
1t was developed Ly 4x1 double com,
partment shaft 63S feet i'm DENT h and
about 400 feet OF levels. Thre. will
defined ore bodies were onene1 nna
100 feet in width. one 20 feet in Will
ana one 10 feet in width or nm a.,..,-
gate OF IN feet of ore. Al that t;,,a
no stOplng had been done and no ore
removed except what was needed to
make the developments above notad
no wafer To speak of had at that date
oeen encountered, u few buckets only
being daily raised to the surface II
Is essentially II virgin mire whose inn
','el'se ore bodies can keep another
anaconda smelter employed and the
WI Mug Vi whose output can build
OF Anaconda. ''"e
The location OF the works tn small
.he ores ana refine the copper of this
and the other great mines owned me-
the company at Great Fails means
more to that place and to the sur.
rounding country than is seen mr. first
glance. 1t means the constant .n.
pioyment directly and Indirectly of at
,east .,"W men ut and around Great
Falls. IL means u ready and ren,,,, .
eratIve market for the farm nroducts
OF northern Montana and the stimu.
..atlns OF every industry pursued in If
IL means largely increased monthlv
pay roll for our sist er city and n Ii,nIy
OF money among tho
people of the surrounding co,,,t,,
II means better times for all Rnn,cn ,
vii be materially benefited by the
and Great Falls will bloom
ma blossom like the rose under its
,enial influences. z
Some idea may be formed of tho
Importance of such works by n GLANCE,
Il Anaconda. The first lot in thnt
,lace WAS sold lima ia 1SSo =. al
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-11-28
THE MUSIC BEGINS.
Both Republicans and Democrats Organic.
at Helena.

No'h'hs oil Importance was found in this
Helena papers yesterday in relation to tbs
P"i'icai situation. GOV. Tsole issueJ n
proclamation ON Saturday MORNING 4.
which he designated the court house in Hal
ena as the place for converting the Lewis.
iature. and where those holding certificate.
rom county clerks should meet. The n.
pnoieans being barred, they convened i,
Iron block, on lower Main street and ar.
ganized the lower house, members b.;,,,
sworn in by Chief Justice Blake. A.C. Wit.
ter oil Beaverhead count y was made sneaker
OF the house. Ben amin Webster of Helena
chief clerk, James b. Wells of Helena enrou.
ing and ensrossing clerk, Capt. J. ID. Tayl.r
Oh treat rails sergeant-at-arms, Charles r.
"ibbs OF MissouIs Waterman and .lo.r.
keeper.
Adjourned until Monday morning.
Inc Democrats met in the court bouse
I. H. Blakely Of Gallatin was elected tom.
p"rary speaker, Charles u. Pond of .Jeffer. |
son temporary chief clerk, Miles Fiulep of
Butte temporary sergeant-at-arms. and /
sam Alexander of Helena temporary door.
keeper. After electing some minor officer.
MS body adjourned until Monday morn
ng at . o'clock.
The senate cannot organize owing tn ,
'e' members OF one party or the other alb
emitting themselves.
Deadlock all around. Nothing of i'm
'ortance accomplished.
charges OF attempted bribery are current.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-11-28
Mccarthy Wins.

SAN fR,Ntlsco. Nov. 2o.-A fight I. 4,
finish between Billy Mccarthy. ,b,m,;,,
hhdle"eishi Of Australia, and Denny K.l
'h"r oil Boston, for "A purse of 81 500. took
place AT the California Athletic club Ia.
hisht. Mccarthy took the aggressive iron,
the start, and kelliher was knocked out in
the twenty-tirst round.
me cub tonight adopted proposition
10 match Sullivan and jackson for the
world = cham pionship, the purse Ia be linn
tied to slO.ooo
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-11-28

In seems strange that i'm this Chris
tian land while thousands of dollars
are being spent on diamonds, rubies
ana spltz dogs, that the mother OF
Charles Stewart Parnell should sutfer
Tor the lack OF food and rayment
Not long since news flashed over the
wires that the mother of the Irish
patriot, who lives in New Jersey. wos
suffering for the necessaries of life.
and that her home was mortgaped
and liable to be sold for taxes. Her
situation was not oyerdrawu. and
before another sun had set substan.
tiai relief was on its way to her, and
at present she knows no want that
money can liquidate. Her son had
not been nsglectful. A London tele-
gram states he was greatly surprised
when he read the newspaper reports
which spoke of the poverty of his
mother, and Immediately cabled his
agent in New York to supply her with
funds. He had no reason to suppos.
MS mother was pressed for money as
on previous occasions when she desired
help she had always applied for and
obtained prompt remittance of the
sum required. lie had received n
number OF letters from her recently,
'ut in none of them did she complain
II the want OF money. lie does not
suppose there is danger OF forcclos-
ire sale of her estate as years ago he
instructed his American bankers to
uard against this by necessary adj =
ances if required. His mother had c
ways declined to reside anywhere a
ut in America" \
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-11-28

George ID. Eastin, formerly editor OF
the Helena Independent, has been
adlndged insane and taken to Deer
Lodge. He has been in i'll health fo,
some time, the result OF anxiety and
overwork. He had been employed ms
correspondent for several papers in
the east and south prior to his mental
collapse. lie is most genial gentle
man and We regret to learn OF his
atllictiOn.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-11-28

Its sultry day when revolution
does not take place in South America.
Dom Pedro. the emperor of Brazil.
has dotfed his regal gown and has
taken trip in a government ship.
three thousand miles away" lie was
made to skip with nothing but a
grip there was no childish play. The
people have formed Il republic which
may last as long as our Montana leg
lslature, but We doubt it. 1t certainly
VIII not be quite as tumultuous.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-11-28
Notice of Final Entry.
Land Office AT Helena. Mont

Land Office at Helena. Mont.,/
November -. lss9,
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his int.n.
non To make final proof IN suppor,
81 ms claim, and that said proof will be made
ps'"re ,heJ!idse,or IN his absence the Clerk
of the District Court of Eerrus Coun,v a.,
Lewistown. Mont, on January o. Isai viz.
Joseph Ming,
VINO made homestead application No. aas,.
tor the Ia NEI 4! sci, Sec. 30. tn. - 4,
X. L. T.. 80
lie names the following witnesses Ia
prove his continuous residence upon and
iuitivation of, said land, viz: Fred
,rick Jenni, John Jenni, Frank kalin and
'ohh Iresi, all of Cottonwood. Mont.
,. W. LASGHoRNE, Register.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-11-28

An effort will be made this winter
to have the legislature pass law simi-
lar to that now in force i'm Missouri.
1t is new saloon law that excites a
great deal OF antagonism among the
saloon men. 1t will exclude tables or
chairs, games of any kind, shaking
dice, pictures, statuary, in short every
thing but the bar-keeper, glasses and
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-11-28
Train Robbers Secure $50. 600.

oswEGo, Kan, Nov. 25.-Last night n
robbery of the Missouri, Kansas a. Texa.
train Hear Percy station was done with OK.
traordinary bollness and skill, indicating
the work OF professionals. The express car
was robbed of 100000. The loss will fail
On the Pacific Express company.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-11-28

The first resolution introduced into
the Republican branch of the state
legislature was one extending vote OF
thanks to Mrs. l.. II. Hershfield for
the gift OF II bouquet of fragrau,
flowers. Points - Republicans one
bouquet ahead of the Democrats
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-11-28

DETROIT, Nov. GA special from Jsb.
peming says; About 200 pounds of uuar,z
carrying gold Mt the rate Of about 500. GOO
ton, was taken from. the main shaft OF the
Michigan Gold mine last night. ASSAYS of
three samples of the quartz gives s2I. Cpl.
SOL .o'3and Sl10.95s per ton respectively.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-11-28

The lawyers for the defense i'm the
'roiin case are attempting to prove
an abb for each OF their clients. II
was developed in cross-examination
that witnesses for the defense had
rebearsed their testimony before going
INTO court. The case will probably be
concluded this week.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-11-28

liquor. IL ought to he designated as
a bill to make the saloon as unat-
tractive as possible and to make pri-
waite clubs flourish like the green bay
tree. Music will also be interdicted
by this bill.-Bozeman Courier.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-11-28

1t Is reported Congressman Carter
VIII vote for Reed tor speaker on first
ballot in recognition of campaign
services in Montana. after which he
Will vote for one OF the western candi-
dates.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-11-28

At II meeting OF ore producers from
Utah, Nevada, Idaho. Wyoming
Montana and Colorado, held i'm Salt
Lake on the Goth inst, u resolution
was adopted opposing Secretary Win
dom's ruling on Mexican lead ores.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-11-28

Although the people are quite dis
eusted now with the political rangle
that has taken place, there is pros.
poets OF its being continued indef-
nitely.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-11-28

Gilbert A. Pierce has been chosen
one OF the United States senators from
North Dakota. John ID. Allen and
Watson {. Squire pluck the persim-
mons in Washington.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-11-28

I.atch-strinss do not Away. hang
out-particularly to legislative halls.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-11-28

Alaska wants territorial government
and delegate to congress.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-11-28

The State OF Washington is not
euphonious.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1889-05-10
Major Keuau,s aadrcs.

%
Quite a good sized audience greeted
Major kellam at the opera-house Friday
night TO hear whathe had to say II the
Sioux Fslls constitution. There were a
large number of ladies in the audience
if anything they outnumbered the sterner
sex-rot that they cared or knew much
about the constitution under discussion
but they like to hear the Major talk
doesn't matter to them much what II is
about, anyway SO he talks: for, as every.
body in these parts knows, he is u grace
full and pleasant speaker.
Major Kellam did not go into the con
stitution in detail. but look the very
broad ground that it was, as a whole, an
admirable document-ss good as my.
body's constitution. lie didn't advise
its adoption, because, forsooth, the
Sioux Falls convention which would
draft another one would, through miner
ity representation. contain a sprinkling
of Democrats, but because chances were
against! lettering it. Hes said, in sub
stance, that in building the constitution.
al foundations of new state the people
should rise above all party feeling and
partisanship, a sentiment worthy of the
man and the occasion.
Il. P. Ochsner and A. Il. Roberts then
succeeded in raising SO dollars to pay for
the hall, by passing the hats.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1889-05-10
Monars From Abroad

w. B. Leflngwell. author of "Wild
Fowl Shooting"--a work brought out
last year and, of which 1000 copies were
sold in 80 days-is not compiling a SINH
lar volume, but on an original and novel
plan. The work will be edited by him.
but the matter in it will be-to use his
w words-"chapters by ten Of the best
writers and authorities on field sports in
America, each contributor being assigned
to a special subject, with a finely en-
gravcd portrait and name of the writer
preceding his chapter" The editor of
the GRAPHIC has been selected as one of
the chosen few,
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1889-05-10

Mr.. al Robinson left for Chicago Mon
day.
Mr.. John Hsnifn. of Chicago, is In
town.
Judge Long was doing business in
Mitchell Wednesday.
A. r. Thomas. Smiths manager at
White Lake, was in lowe oyer Sunday.
Mr.. III. j. Robinson camsin Tuesday.
He is travelling tor a boot and shoe
house.
Armour Tribune:-D. G. Mabie reports
his wife's health much better since NOV
ing to Kimball.
DR.. A. w. Goodale, of Antwerp. N.
Y, president of the Farmers and Trad
ers' Bank. arrived Tuesday evening. His
brother, w. j. Goodsls, came with
him.
Mr.. j. B. Ryan returned from his St.
Paul Minneapolis Sioux City trip Sun
day. While away he jouraeyed to Lone
Rock, Wis. to pass a few days with his
wife and little boy. and his people In
law" he says.
Mr.. Howard Jayne, of Iowa City, Ia,
a resident here FIVE or six years ago,
surprised his many friends by an unsx-
pected appearance Saturday evening.
He will remain a week OF ten days look
Ing after his fathers farm near town and
o treo claim recently purchased by him.
self. Howard is profnse In his praises
of KimBall's improved appearance and
says, There is NO use talking: it's the
bsst located town on tha read and bound
to get there" He has still got that dog
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1889-05-10
Notice to Tax PAYERS.

Notice is hereby given that ON the 1st
day of June next q penalty of five per
cent will be added to all unpaid taxes.
Since March LIST, II per cent interest
for each month has accrued and will
continue to accrue until paid. The five
per cent il in addition to the monthly in
terest. The law commands that all per-
soRal property tax shall be collected by
seizure and sale after the first day of
June, 1889. W. v. Lucas,
371-2 Co. Treas.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1889-05-10

Tho Republican and Democratic dis
trict conventions to nominate two dele
gates respectively to the Sioux Falls con.
vsntion, were both held on the same day
Tuesday former in Plankinton
and the latter in Kimball. The Demo
Gratis nominated DR.. A. P. Curtiss, of
Chamberlain, and II. F Fellows. of
Plankinton. The Republicans nominated
Maj. A. G. Kcllam, or Chamberlain and
j. F. Willis, of PlankInton.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1889-05-10

Thomas A. Stevens has a walking cane
that is and heirloom in his family, 1t
has engraved on a band near the top,
Thomas Stevens. 1854" The cane hGs
been passed along down in the family
to a member whose name is Thomas for
1915 years, and Mr.. stevins has named
his youngest son Thomas, so that at
least it will 60 down through one more
generation, -Chamberlain's correspon-
dent to the Sioux City Journal.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1889-05-10
Rca. estate rransser,
Sadie Bloeser to Charles Poll
low. quit claim; lot 10 block

Sadie Bloeser to Charles Poll
low, quit claim; lot 10 block
~. Ei,uball. COMMANDED. 5 90
Nancy B. Warner to Charles
Follow. quit claim; lot 10
block IL Kimball. ........ 90
II. E. Garcken and wife to
George Wood, warranty Sc
1a-lo1.67. 400 90
Wencle Kruehek to John D.
Rivers, quit claim; SCI 8
George McNary to John II.
Martin. receipt: SW4 20-102-GS 4 90
D. W. Butler and wife to e.
L. Langston. quit claim; lot
8 bio Elk 3 White & Wagar's
add. to Kimball. ........ $50 90
Elizabeth Ellsworth to Flor
ence Rsber. warranty; NEf
IL lVl-oo lUuU W
Carrie Thayer to Nettie Mullen
warranty; ! lot 8, block Il
Chamberlain .............. $50 90
David Bruch and wife to jose
phine stotlet. warranty; SW
i 14-103-Gs. ............... 5000 90
Bale P. Shilling and wife to
Elmer Wsrtzbaughn, war
rsnty; NE4 25-1O5. go. ...... 800 90
Elmer Wertzbaughn and wife
to G. A. Benton, warranty,
NEt 25-105 6s. ........... 1000 90
A Johnson and wife to w. D.
Davis and L. j. Germ, war
ranty; NJ SCI % 1O471.... 1000 90
w. j. Brady to Nellie Brady,
warranty; lot A, block 8 LIST
add. to Kimball.. 100 90
Frank Pafour to c. A. Benton,
warranty; NEt 9-102 go. 500 90
w. Paclik to Mary Paclik,
warranty; SW411-102-69.... 500 90
Nettie Mullen to W. C. Barnes
warranty: lot 3, block IA in
Chamberlain. .............. 500 90
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1889-05-10
Yup With Two laxs.

1t is an old saying that a cat has nine
lives. After a recent experiences we ara
ready to believe that in this respect a
dog is not far behind the cat.
Nearly everyone liz Kimball knows
Queen" the handsome and intelligent
Irish setter kept by the editor of the
GRAPHIC for Mr.. w E. Hlnchliff. of
Chicsgo. On the 2sth ulto. she whelped
i've fine pups-three males AID two fe.
males. Not desiring to raise both of tho
latter. her temporary owner drowned
one Of them five days later. A pail was
filed to the brim. the pup, and not with.
out regret, put into the water and the
pail covered with a hat stone, Ten min
utss later tho pail was uncovered and the
pup found lying on Its back in the bot
tom A deep hole was dug in q conven.
lent manure pile, and after fully satisfy.
Ing himself that no signs of life re-
NAMED, the pup was buried and thor
oughly covered with three or four feet
of the manure. After performing the
disagreeable daty. the newspaper man
sought his office, accompanied by he
mother dog-the latter totally ignorant
OF what had taken place. This was at
noon.
When the editor went home at supper
time he found five pups where there
should have been five. "Great Seottl'
he So~lilouuiZed "cau1h che hov. had
%another?' No! they are all the same
size. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES yes
there's five Of them of them ure-and
one exactly like the one that was
drowned" Hastily he sought the ma
nnre pile, and sure enough it had been
torn to pieces and the pup was gone.
Mr.. %. A. Stewart. a neighbor. says
that when be was coming home late to
dinner he saw Queen" come around the
corner of the barn with something In
her mouth and enter the barn, but did
NOT notice particularly what i, was.
Whether the mother missed the pup and
with animal instinct scented ii out and
restored the suspended animation, or
whether the warmth of the manure pile
renewed a lingering spark of life into
action aud the mother heard its feeble
cry for help is something we can only
surmise.
1t is needless to say that tho pup has
our full and free consent to live a hun
dred years If it wants to.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1889-05-10

At the request of the GRAPHIC, backed
by popular sentiment. Prosecuting AT.
torney Porter has notified Major Ander.
son, U. 8. Indian agent at Grow Creek.
that he must not allow Indians in his
charge to roam over the country thi.
season gathering the eggs of game birds,
as has been their practice for years. IL
the request is not complied with.
here will be trouble forthwith.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1889-05-10
Consumption Uured.

An old physician. retired from practice, hav-
ing had placed 10 his hands by an East India
missionary the forlnulae OF q simple vegetable
remedy for the speedy and permanent cure OF
Consumption, Bronchitis, Cstarrh. Asthma md
all throat anl lung affections, also q positive
and radical cure for nervous debility RndS all
nervous complaints, after having tested its
curative power in thousands of casefs, has
felt it hia duty to mako it known to his fellow
sufferers. Aotuated by this motive and
a desire to relieve human sufTerinng. l will
send free of charge, tc all who DEERE it, this
receipt in German, French and English with
full directions for preparing and using. S.nt
by mail by addressing with sta mi naming this
paper, w. A. Noyes; l49, Powers Block, Roeh.
eater, N Y. 3i5-97-eow