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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-08-22
THE CONSTITUTION.

The wise men who cOnur~ated i'm
Helena on July 4th to construct u
constitution for the new State of Mon
iana, finished their labors on Monday
oi this week. ON the whole We believe
they have done their work we'll. II
would he impossible Tor any body of
men to create a constitution that
would please every one. Every sectiO
and every industry was well repre-
scented in the convent ion, and the
members have, no doubt, given close
attention to the proceedings The
merits ri every question have been
carefully weighed by members, giving
Them better opportunity to decide
on the merits of the constitution than
the people At large could possibly
have.
Senatorial representation has al
most caused the press OF the three
large counties to oppose the constitu-
ZION. The convention acted wisely in
treating all counties alike in this
matter. The large counties get their
representation in the lower house
The senate is a semi-ludicial body and
generally composed of men Of superior
ability. We do not believe it was the
purpose OF the founders OF our gov
eminent to choose them on "A basis
of population. The proposition that
was before the Dakota convention to
dispense with the senate altogether,
would seem tn Indicate that such was
not the intention. Ii the senate is a
Useless superfiuity then the smaller
the membership the better.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-08-22
MONTANA NEWS.

Track laying en- the Uallaihn- Butte
branch ., completed I" Willow rr,r.k
President llill says the Montana Central
"ili ''- operated ~ separate company
Hon. T. .. Power aud family ha,- ~
turned I" Helena from their European
trip.
" IL said tina, Marcus l,,ly will build an
S>"."" -rh""l hou.- in Anaconda hi.
TALL
II i said that the Milk River valley con
tains Ia" fhirkes' vein ri coal ,o h.. found
in Montana.
Trains ON the Northern Parifr will run
through from 'hica.o :" the parifi- -.a-,
after the 2:'d inst
"ov. Whit. has granted - resuit. H.,
Roberts, VIII" was to- have been hung ~
Bu'it- last Friday. until Aug. 2:;d
: Arle-, chief al ia. reservation FIathe,d.
died AT his home uear the agency nn the
>ih inst, in the 18th year yi his ago.
several hundred street iabor-rs "a, Butt.
went oui on IA strike last week The. u.r,.
receiving S2.25 and So" per day. bat
demanded ~; ~,
The OUT put ri TIA. Granite Maintain f,r
the week ending August y was ~ bars .l
bullion, containing sS.sl2Ss ounces oI
lin" silver aud 1G.ois ounces ri tine gold.
reclining invalid's chain has been 81.
d''r"f from III" -a,i i''r 'lark TingI.y. VIII.
viii probably IN the iu'u,e b- obliged To-
~" II when he moves around. River Press
col >lnrlh,. General Manager al the Mon.
iana Central. nov hrat-d 1T Helena. has
accepted - position as traffic manager oi
the Manitoba road. with headquarters AZ
-. Paul.
iall ri rock in the Hnn,.stake tunnel
"n the Gallatin Butte branch III the North.
rrn tariiir en- Sunday afternoon uI the
ifh inst. caused ia. death al one inan and
the serious injury ri another.
party al emi.ranis with an outfit al
prairie sch"on.rs passed thr.nsh town
Wednesday for Washington territory. A
novel feature oi the outfit WAS !, hull team.
driven with lines aud bitte.i the ssu. "a.
horses. They were harnsssei To- the WAGON
with tugs attached 1" inIr"vis-d collar.
Livingston Enterprise.
Joseph Day aud Peter k-mi,. miners IN
the Montana consolidated At Butte Z
fought To "a finish near the hoistin. werk. I
al the mime On the morning OF III. I.th /
inst. The men had a private Iusrr.i and
fought it out according I" Marquis "l
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-08-22

There will be no expensive purchases
of Grape occasioned by the shooting
nj David :. Terry OF California lie
lied from the effects of his own kind
of medicine. lie was "A gun man
and bad man generally. He had
been morally damned and despised ny
honorable men ever since he killed the
gallant Broderck in duel. lie was
counsel for the notorious Athea Hill.
and although he did not win her case.
liz won her HEARTH she had any--and
they were married When Justice
Field rendered a decision against the
woman, who was suing for SharOn's
fortune, claiming to be his lawful wife,
Il scene occurred in court. sarah
arose and accused the Judge OF being
corrupt. Justice Field ordered her to
he removed from the room When
the officers OF the court took hold OF
her, Judge Terry came to her defense
with knife. For these offense. the
Judge sentenced them both to six
months in prison. The day OF the
shooting was the first meet ing bet ween
Field and Terry since the expiration
of the sentence. Nagle was aut horned
to protect Justice Field, and though
he may have appeared to acted rash,
We believe he was justified in taking
extreme measures.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-08-22

There were fourteen names placed in nom
ination Tor members of the county central
committee, resulting in the election of the
following: u. l.. Shaier. Granvilc stuart,
j. W. Duugherty, j. A. J. Dawes and ]. r.
Murray. Precinct colnmiit-. men were
elerted as i.llows
Barrett To he titled. Box Elier-Mr
Stowell. tru>e-W.s. Roberts. C.ttvn-
wood - Vim. Walker. Dubuque 49, Allan
Pierce. i'.-rii-ld -.iaroh Nave East Fork
-Doran jackson. Forest Grove-';eorye
duncan. Flat Willow r" be filled. Gras.
kanyr - Amos Snyder. Halb-rt -- Jane.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-08-22

The first number of the Montana
Stockman and Farmer. published ut
Fort Benton, by the River Press com
pany, reached us last week. This
journal takes the place OF the Wool
grower. 1t Is in magazine form and
filled with valuable informatio ion con
corning our stock industry. 1t is pub
lished monthly. Subscription price
81 81 ,rr annin
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-08-22

Because Montana wool sold for
good figure this year. some one has
SAID the price was ticticiouS and I'M
warranted. Montana wool l. in good
demand in Eastern markets :, a. it is OF
superior quality and improving every
year. The wool crop nj the world i,
said tn he short.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-08-22

President Hill and Col. Broadwater
took trip over the proposed Belt
railroad last week, whereupon the
Great Falls papers announced that
the Belt railroad would be- built immS-
iiately. Wait until Hill SAYS SO.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-08-22

Pointer for the Constitutional Con
vention: 60 To the ant, thou slug
gard. New Northwest. some of the
members will have to 90 To their
uncle" ii they stay in Helena much
Inner
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-08-22
REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION
A Fair Attendance. Harmonious Action and
Complete County Ticket Nominated.

The Republicans ri Fergus county held
their convention last saturday IN Landt :
hail. Although IL was not known az the
time of issuing the call for the convent ion
what would he the action "i the 'on-iiiu-
tional convention regarding county officers.
there vas a very lair representation III
precincts present. Under the wording ri
the call the convention irlt fully authorized
and empowered IT, nominate r"unfy "f.
GERS throughout.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-08-22

All county and township officers will
be reelected this tall for the period OF
three years. state officers will also he
elected for three years after the first
election and four years thereafter.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-08-22

TIL" conventi"n was called To- order II
I" o'clock by u. \. Meagher. Chairman /.
the County Committee.
/ T.. T. Chandler WAS nominated Tor ten,
porary chairman and unanimously elected
/ James NJ. Croft was placed in notniu,
ti"n Tor Temporary secretary and elected.
| On motion the chair made the followin,
/ appointment of committees.
/ 're'Ientials-D. 4. Meagher ,;rorge Fall
/ gan and George r. tonley.
! Permanent Organization -. !. Name
\. VI. Thompson. Charles Mix.
Resolutions j. Morrison. A. a. Red
ding. u. II. Canine.
County organization-J.N VI. Croft, =. b.
smith and :. :. Harper.
Convention adjourned until I c'rInck.
The convention was called t.. order a,
! o'clock Z. NJ
Reports al the several commuters read
and adopted.
= T.. smith was elected permanent chair.
man and James VI. Croft, secretary.
The report of committee on credentials
and delegates entitled I" seats a. follows:
BOX Elder. 4. Chandler. = votes.
Cottonwood :. :. Harper. u H.Canir..
r. :. Smith.
'ruse-G. 7. 'onley, Edward Parmlee.
Desrfieid 4. 4. Hu.on.
hnbnIue-'ie"ree Falli,an Charles Nix
James VI. Croft, d. u. Phillips
East Fork-G. u. Brown
.rwistewn-Frank Day. +. r. smith. D.
A. Meagher, :. Phillips. dos Mason. u. J
Name. y. Anderson. !. VI. 'Iarv. John
CLANCY.
Maiden James Washburn. u. &. Van
buren,, u. VI. Day, a. NJ. Thompson.
M"ccasin Knapp.
Philbro"k 4. j. Morrison. q. VI. ,;n.d,lI
James Raw
Stuart-F. u. Stoddard. j. n. R,lstnu.
Ibet-'. W. E,ylirs. SAMUEL pal.r.p
\. Il. le,lding.
't"a-.'ohn Sellers. Walter A. Waite.
The committee on resolutions r,por,.d
~ follows
w ~ ''H'i-f ~, W if' Istptibll,.iI- ell
Fergus onnfy. in convention assembled
That, Believing ia the prineiplcs ol tn.
hepuhiean party, a. set forth ia the plat
l"rn adopted at the National aud Terrific.
RAJ conventions. We heartily congratulate
ne ci'izens al this county on the increased
which has followed So uni,kIy
The grand Republican success at last fall.
which IT II Tally believed will rontlnueuuJyr
he present administration.
That "A k.l..l.,,
port the principles aud candidates ui the
Marty aud To work To our best ability for
he success oi both.
i" compliance with the report of the
committed On order of business nomin,.
ions wcr. placed in order ~ follows.
Delegates Z" state Convention A. VI.
Thompson. James Fergus. o. u. Phillips.
7. T.. Smith. W. H. Watson. A. q. H.,ldipr
md ;. :. lIobson. Alternate. Georr,
Fallsan, W. u. Peck. q. a. Heeder. Frank I
'ay,' W. Baylies, l.. II. Hamilton.
For state senator W. H. Watson was
''aced in nomination. There being no 4
opposition Mr.. Watson was derlar-d III, I
l"minee 10y reclamation.
For members "f tn. House .f Repre-
entatives, j. u. Waite, g. VI. GoodeII n. !
'on Tobel and u -. element were placed
n nomination. r.. -. Morrison. q. P.,hand- /
er j. VI. Nroorian and +. n. S,od,lard
av'ng declined the honor, "a ballot was
AIKEN resulting in the choice of j D. Wait.
nd Rudolf won Tobcl ~ nominees of IN.
onvention. The vote was a. follows:
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-08-22

Governor l.owery. of Mississippi. is
something Of boxer himself John
l.. sullivan goes To iail for twelve
months.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-08-22

Proctor Knott was beaten last week
week AT Monmouth Park by Long
street in 2:;i6a, 10y two lengths Dis
mile and hall. stakes. So4 600
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-08-22

Young man." said the long-hair,sl
passenger To the occupant nj the seat
ahead. ''do you know that I've never
spent II dollar for liquor in my whole
life"
Really" responded the young man
turning halfway round with look ri
great interest on his face, how do you
work II Ii lie
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-08-22

Helena is to remain the seat of gov
,.rnment oil Montana until ! s32. when
an election Tor the permanent lora-
ion OF the capt. al will be- held
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-08-22

Helena collected $1,000 in money
aud 81, 800 worth of provisions ior
the Spokane Falls sufferers.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-08-22

The Constitutional convention adj
iourn-d Monday.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-08-22

Harris. Judith-T. u. Mr>hane. Iavina
To he filled. l.ewistnwn-T. A. Shan
M"erasin-Wm. Nanesi. MusSelshell-To
IT, filled. Mai,lrn-D. ". Chambers. Phil.
brook j. T. Barnes. Ross Fork W. :.
Powell. Rocky Point John I,- Tr.u,
'rcek VIM. Wunderiin. Tennessee Flat
j. II. Hightowsr rtica-James shelton.
tbet-D. :. Hastings. MARKHAM Henry
-. Wareham
There i"ing ~" other biisinrSs. the con
vcnt'on ADJOURNED sine die.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-08-22
Democratic County Convention.

I'enioeraiic county convention will h.
#, held al lewisiown on saturday. September
.. l>sS, AZ ~ O'Clock u. M, Tor the purpos.
oi placing in nomination the followin.
county and legislative ticket: State senator,
tw" members al the house OF representa-
lives. three county commissioners, sheriff.
county clerk aud re,,,r,ier, treasurer. asses
sor, clerk of the district court. county at
iorhey, superintendent Of common schools.
public administrator. county surveyor.
coroner, justices of the peace and con
stables for each township.
Primaries will be held on saturday, Aug.
II, lss.', ia each precinct in Fergus county
tor the election III delegates and alterna,es
to attend the county convention. between
the hours of and I O'Clock T.. M. ,rxccm-
ing ~ {" Maiden. where the pri,narie, will
be- held ~ o'clock T.. m. and ut Lewis
town, where the primaries will lee held at
.::n y. m.
Each precinct j. entitled to the following
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-08-22


". Beck were declared the nominees
/ ID. a. Measher WAS nominated i..r ,I-rL
81 l'str Court by acclamaiinn
+. T.. smith WAS nominated for County
, Attorney by accl,maiisn
+. T.. Wright was nominated fpr County
Treasurer 10y arrlamaiion
'has. VI. 'iary and W. II. culver we're
placed IN nomination f.r sheriff. The vote
resulted in ~ for 'lary aud :, for Culver.
Mr.. 'lary was declared IN. rhoi.- Of tn.
convention.
W. u. Kelly WAS nominated for County
Clerk and Recorder 10y acrlamation.
l.. W. Elsiridge was nominated for Asses.
sor by accla nation.
Mrs. Rcbecca Howell was nominated by
reclamation for Supt OF Common schools.
j. II. Smith for Public Administrator.
DIR. W. + Hanson, for Coroner. George NJ.
Stafford for surveyor. w.r- nominated NV
exclamation.
Candidates for JUSTICES ri the peac. and
'"nstsbles fer the various townships of
the county were placed in nomination as
fellows:
Jndith-Iustires. John ". Winter. John
Ferguson. '"n.table.. r. T.. Proue,t. =.
". korelI.
Maiden--Justices. u. Y. Kendall, Thos.
Read. Constables, j. II. smell, VIM smith.
Cbet-Justiees, 1. l.. liassett, q. ". Tav.
snner. Constabes. Dani.l Lniz. John
Alexander.
Magihnes--.Iustices, 4. J.. Coder. Peter
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-08-22

3<zJ- Interest allowed on Ih,,osit :
lett i"r u >ps'iiici time.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-08-22

The members oi the county eommitt-e
chosen by the Committee On organization
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-08-22

For the office 81 county commissioner
the following gentlemen were placed in
nomination. j. W. Beck. b. u. Phillips.
John M6'our'. T.. Il. Chandler. Rufus
Thompson aud q. VI. Rogers
On the motion prevailing that n.iiadtes
receiving majority of the Votes east shall
he declared the nominee. vote was taken
with the following result
The national leader., 1889-04-27

eulogium, and it was said when Il
great orator Of the day with stentoriI
voice began to speak. the fifty thousai
people burst into tears.
ON that was the close OF a life thl
had done so much to make the worI
happy. But | have to tell you, you'd
man, if you live right, and die rlgh)
that was tame scene compared wid
that which will greet you when fro
the galleries of heaven the one hundrd
and forty and four thousand sha
accord with Christ in crying. "We
done, thou good and faithful servant.
And the influences that on earth yo
put In motion will 60 down from gene
alton to generation, the influences 70
wound up handed to your children, an
their influence wound up and handed [
their children, until watch and cloc
are no more needed to mark the pro,
ress, because time itself shall be q
longer.
The national leader., 1889-04-27
NERVE ON HIGH ROOFS.
An Old Painter Gives Some OF hid
Experience in that Line.

A brakeman sat on the roof of =
freight Car in Plttsburg the other afterl
noon and allowed his feet to hang down
over the end as the train moved slowly
up the street. His position didn't seemI
to give him the least bother or concern,
and the ease with which he sat there|
attracted the attention of man who|
has for years past been painter. Said
the painter to Pittsburg Dispatch re-
porter:
That fellow wouldn't sit so uncon-
cernedly on the roof of a four-story
building. I tell you when q man gets
out on a cornice and let's his feet hang
over there's feeling goes through him
that isn't the pleasantest in the world.
Many time I've been on buildings,
and have had some experience. be-
lieve that one of the hardest things to
do is when you have stage swung from
the cornice to 60 out on the roof and
60 down the ropes. hand over hand, on
to the stage. 1t will try the nerves of
the best of them to do that. But this
brakeman reminds me of circumstance
down at Cincinnati some years ago. 1
was one of the many painters working
on the Board of Trade building. There
were about dozen of us on top of the
second story, which | Ielieye is about
eighty-ive feet from the street. Sew
eral of the men tried it, but as soon as
one leg would be swung over it would
be pulled back. at last tried it, think
ing that 1t would be easily done. 1
went at 1t pretty bravely, and got one
foot over all right, but the minute at
tempted to place the other one there it
seemed that both my hands wanted to
clutch something to keep me from fall
ing. 1 don't think anybody could have
convinced me that | wouldn't have
fallen down if l had put both feet over,
and all the other men said the same.
This thing of hanging over the edge Of
a high building isn't all it's supposed to
he
The national leader., 1889-04-27
How a Dog was Surprised.

Among the various features OF the
New York Central Park. the one which
attracts the most attention from the
children is the collection of animals.
There are many kinds and all sizes,
from huge elephants and hippopotami
to tiny Guinea pigs. One day last sum-
mer a thirsty dog slipped unobserVed
into the park, from Fifth avenue, and
ran up to an elephant that stood weay-
ing to and fro, as elphants have habit
of doing. No sooner did the dog thrust
his nose into the elephants trough and
begin to lap the water than the ele-
phant inserted his trunk into the other
end of the trough, filled it with water
and turned a full stream upon the as
tonished intruder. The poor little dog
dropped his tail and ran yelping away,
followed by the stream Of water as long
as he was within range.
The national leader., 1889-04-27

A VERY appetizlng way 70 M cook
onions is to boil them in salt anu "ascl
until they begin to tender; dram sne
water from them and wrap eacl oalVn
in soft paper, set them side by slae int0 !.,
a dripping pan, let them Dane asotnh1a anSa
done, then put them into a vege'aoae
dish and pour rich brown gaSss asns.;o,Sr 4ITa
them; Spanish onions are espeItan1 sanS
nice cooked in this way, as tnes nave
so delicate flavor.
Cut down all worthless IrelI Clees'
They furnish harborlng places Luz NUM-
berless insects.
"To dispute the excellence e. OF = milS NIX
made from good ensllage Is 70 S,,a ny ~ 'no
face of facts.n so says John Gouid.
Give man luck and throw him into
the sea.
They who forgive most shall be most
forgiven.
What's the use Of Of !sss s5s"ndg snd mss sas
it ali ups Better sell it in wintes'
The national leader., 1889-04-27
Difference OF Linen and Cotton F1Dre'

1t is often matter of Importance to
the purchaser of goods to be aole TO
distinguish between linen and COTTON
fibres IN some more simple manner
than by the infallible tests OF the micro
scope. This may be done by taxing
thread of the fabric IN qnesCl0n, un.
twisting it slightly, and then pullng IL
apart, and examining the extremities
where it has separated. If the thread Ie;tc
be of cotton it will part very readily,
and present at the extremity a frlzzIea Tea
branching, twisted appearance. Inc
linen thread, on the other hanu, genei-
ally tears off short, and the ena 1I Iorns
a tuft, consisting Of stralgnG .nleauo, .h
not twisted together. by trylagi i;Ino Sao
experiment on known fabrics ot il1sn 1se
and cotton an appreciation Of the diff, diff,
ference may be gained, SO that IT It VIII win
always be possible to recognize 'n0 il"
terial under any circumstances
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-05-16
1E WATERBURY EVENING DEMOCRAT THURSDAY MAY e 1sss
THE RATTLE OF GIANTS.
Representative O'Neill Strongly Or poses the Housatonic Railroad Pe

Representative O'Neill Strongly Op-
 poses the HousatonIc Railroad Pc
 tltlon.
 HARTFORD, May 16.-At the stated time this morning, Mir Merriman of Bristol. one of the committee who signed the ma. ority report started the railroad ball rolling again, by arguing decidedly in favor of tho Consolidated road. lie was of the opinion that the whole intent of the Housatonic gigantic scheme is to injure one of the finest equipped rail roads in the United States.
 MT. Garrigus, of Wolcott. made speech, taking sides with the Consoli- dated road.
 At this point of the proceedings mo- tion was made to postpone the second order of the day which was set down for II o'clock, and which included several of MT O'Neilrs tax bills, until to-mor- TOW at the same hour. This was done in order to continue the debate on the railroad matters and the fight went merrilly on from thet time.
 Mir Beardsley, another of the railroad committee,-- made lengthy speech which consisted mostly in denying the rumors that several gentlemen of the committee had received money for sign ing the report against the Housatonic. MT ..Alling, of Barkhampsted, was in favor of building another road to New York which was necessitated, he thought to accommodate the steadily in creasing passenger and freight traffic.
 Mir O'Neill, of Waterbury, thought that the Housatonic ought not to be granted any special privileges. !e was convinced that if this parallel road IS built it will be absorbed in time by the l Consolidated road. For time they may cut each others throats, but eventually l the Housatonic would sell out to the other road. Then the Consolidated would truly become great monopoly with more power and more wealth, and | that was what he was afraid Of. It has been said that the privileges grant ed to one road should be granted to another. He didn't quite agree with other gentlemen on this point. Take for instance a case in Waterbury. The legis- lature has granted to corporation to build a horse railroad on certain streets in that city. Would it be right, or fair or just to grant to another cor poration this same privilege on those same streets. There are men, and many of them. between New Haven and New York who own land and where rights must be respected, who are against this paralleling scheme. Unless public nec- essity and convenience demand that the road must be built then no road has a right to say to those men we must have your land and will hava 1t. He did not believe that necessity demanded the building of this new road.
 Mir McCrane, of Entield, spoke on the question from the competition point of view. He said that the only safety of the people to-day in regard to corpora tions was to create one right along side of another Then the two powerful companies would keep each other down