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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-12-05
CUT DOWN THE RESERVATION

While in this locality during the
recent campaign Mr.. Carriers atten-
ton was called to the injustice and
hardship levied against the miners
and citizens OF Maiden, ii not in fact,
the whole OF Fergus county, by the
tary reservation. Within the lines OF
this reservation on the west lies the
richest portion Of tine mineral belt OF
the Judith range, and an embargo is
placed upon the development of the
mines owing to their situation. MIR.
Carter gave the matter careful atten-
ton and said he would do what he
could to get the mineral belt cut out,
should he be chosen to represent Mon
tana in congress. a Washingt on dis
patch says Mr.. Carter will introduce
measures for the cutting down OF
military and Indian reservations soon
after the converting OF congress, from
which we would infer that he has the
Magnnis reservation still in his mind.
Military posts were established pri-
marily for the protection OF people on
the frontier, and when they become a
nuisance or detriment to the people
they should be abandoned or he reser-
walton cut down. In this case all that
Is desired is that the lines be changed
so as to exclude the mineral belt,
so that miners and prospectors can
work their properties unmolested by
the military authorities. Not one
| third OF this reservation is used by
the military, and for the government
TO monopolize what it has no need OF
is working Il hardship upon those for
whom government and the military
exists.
Ii Congressman Carter desires any
assistance in the way OF petitions
it should be ascert aimed at once SO he
evil can be remedied as soon as pos
sible.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-12-05
FRIENDS OF SILVER.

There were $50 delegates present at
the National Silver convention in
st. Louis last week. a. j. Warner OF
Ohio, was made president, II. NJ. Me
Michael, OF Colorado, vlce-president,
and Albert Singer OF Missouri. secre-
tary. Mr.. Warner was presented with
IA silver gavel from the Denver chamber
of commerce. Eloquent and able adj
dresses were made 10y Senator Stewart
OF Nevada and Congressman Bland OF
Missouri
An interesting paper from John
Thompson, vice-president OF the
Chase National Bank OF New York
and staunch friend OF silver, was read
before the convention. In his judg-
ment the movement for more liberal
Use of silver in our currency supply
should he gradual. First secure coin
month and see the result under that
augmented coinage. lie thought it
would pave the way for he adoption OF
free coinage by reclamation. He says
..Of the mass of gold in the country
obtained since resumption, some two
hundred million dollars is kept in the
treasury and virtually is no part oi
he working currency. 1t is only
drawn out when used for foreign ship
l., ..l.-a- Ii, tat L.
following burning words:
"T'hs demonstration OF silver has
been and Is now II wicked preference
given to the creditor over the debtor
classes OF our entire population, and
it is this preference that is driving our
middle Glasses into poverty and enabl-
ing the miliionaires to multiply their
millions. Nothing. in my opinion, will
save our people from a social revolu-
ton SO surely rs the full remonetiza-
ton OF silver and giving it all the
advantages we now give to gold, both
in law and in the ruling OF Treasury
Department. A mono-gold standard
is the stepping stone to anarchy: nay,
it is more, it is "A light OF stairs lead
ing to the chamber OF horrors, bank
ruptcy, panics, suicide, reputation,
agrarianism and universal poverty
among all real wealth producers, for
whose welfare the best minds, best
statesmen and best representatives OF
legitimate business interests shall ever
he enlisted"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-12-05

foot, and will hereafter when summoned
try and get there before it 10 eternally too
late.
1t has been decided to ha We the Christ ma
tres in Philbrook On Christmas eve. The
pleasures of the tree and of Santa Claus
will be supplemented by literary exercises
by the Sabbath school. Everybody is in
vited to I've present.
&. l.. Gicske died in Phlbrook On Tues
day last after an illness of six weeks. lie
was at one time ia the sheep business ON
Bea yer creek, but Of late has been working
for the Sage Greek Sheep company. lie
was buried at the cemetery in Philbrook ON
Thanksgiving day.
Tuesday last in Philbrook was AN III day
for turkeys. II was the occasion OF Tia
fingers annual shoot" and many took
their Thank sgiving dinner for "a very small
sum. Some. however. found their turkeys
to Lee quite expensive. Many sportsmen
were early ON hand. and IL was Johnny
get your gun" until u very late hour.
Sunday next the Rev. J. W. Bennett bids
g"od-by to the people Of the Judith. with
whom he has been nearly two years. The
reverend gentleman has been transferred %
Bozenan. where he will ill the pulpit re-
Gently vacated by Rev. W. A. Shannon.
who is nov doing the Holy Land. Mr.. Ben
nett is entirely selfmade, aud his energy
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-12-05

said association are l.. III. Hershfield
and Thomas Cruise OF Lewis and
Clarke, A. III. Barrett and W. NJ.
Thompson of Silver Bow. \. ii. Mitch
ell and Conrad kohrs OF Deer Lodge,
IL. +. White OF Beaverhead, X. q.
Hickman OF Madison, w. a. Cook OF
Jefferson, G.. A. Wolf of Missoula,
ID. T.. Folsom OF Measher. The presl-
dent of the convention was instructed
to send the president OF the United
States, to the secretary OF the interior,
to the commissioner OF the general
land office to each member OF the
United States senate and house OF rep
resentatives copy of the proceedings
OF the convention; also n copy OF the
preamble and resolutions adopted by
the former convention.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-12-05
MONTANA NEWS.

Hon. Lorins Il. Res, member Of the last
Nov. rs. lie had r,cently returned from
the east, where lac contracted "A cold. lie
was eattleman in good circumstances.
Hunaley Il Preuitt's Abb. brown mare,
five years old, won the great auction race
at san Francisco. The race was "A mile
dash. The mare won it with Casey. 1o3
pounds up, in Ill, one of the fastest miles
ever made on the slope. The mare sold
third ia straight pool, and WAS six To five
in the books. She is the get OF Red Boy.
Lieut.. Wainwright of Fort Custer slipped
in the rear of a back yard off Main street
ls.t evening and fell, breakin: a l.g just
above the ankle. Dr. Lesser was summoned
and set the fractured limb, which was found
To be broken in two places. The accident
was very painful, but Lieut.. Wainwright
was resting comiortaby after the ply stefan
attended him. lie has been .topPin. at the
Hotel Broadwater, but remained at the
Grand Central last night. Lieut.. Vain
wright i. a brother of Marie Wainwright,
the actress.-Helena journal.
The breed of horses which has proven TO
be the most useful and toughest and long
est stayers ON the Helena street car lines il,
a cross between bruncho and thorough
bred draft horse. This cross brings in the
power Of a good sire and the tough staying
qualities of the bronchs dam. The best
weight is found to be about ESQ, and ~
perisnes has she"n that the gray and IRON
gray horses ar, the most desirable for the
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-12-05

business, being tougher and less liable to
sickness. The average time horse can
stand the street car work 10 about two
years, although "Old Brigham" has been in
the company, use since the road was built.
lie is retired now ON half rations.-Stock
Journal.
The Anaconda mine near Butte il lighted
by the most extensive system of electric
lights used in any mine in the world. The
machinery 10 in duplicate, 50 that il an ae-
eident should happen to any OF it the nee
essary part could be Immediately supplied.
In the Slopes. however, and also where the
Burleigh drills are being worked it is neces-
sary To use candles. AS the explosion would
shatter the electric lights. 1t was one OF
these candles probably, through the care
lessness Of some miner, that started the
disastrous fire which will result in loss tn
the Anaconda company Of hundreds oil
thousands, and perhaps million dollars.
About 500 men have been thrown out oI
| employment.--StockJ journal.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-12-05
JUDITH VALLEY LOCALS.

Mr.. and Mrs. George jackson Of Buffalo
creek were in Philbro"k Friday.
COMMISSIONS, McCourt visited our sec.
ton last week on official business.
John Raw, Sr.. returned to Philbrook
Saturday from Helena. He gave up HE
proposed visit east.
The Judith, whose occupation as a river
has been gone for 80 long time. has re-
Gently resumed business at the old stand.
Tuesday night of last week Landlord he
Frate gave ball that was well attended.
The supper was a revelation in the culinary
art.
The housewarmin. at Mr.. Nights ON An
tel.pe creek. on the evening of Thanksgiv-
ing day. was participated in by friend, from
all part. of the Basin.
Last week feur Inherent miners from
Maiden were arrested at stanford for burg
larizing house on sage creek, belonging To-
the sage Creek Sheep company, of $50
worth Of provisions, etc.
Charles Powell returned last week from y
protracted visit with brother at Wicke..
lie ~ill spend the winter with his father on
the lower Judith. Charlie. health has
much improved.
Dr. Long has purchased Of Rev Bennett
his handsome team OF grays. The Doe"
is son-N hat tired Of practleing medicine on
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-12-05

Congressman Carter discovered after
his arrival in Washington that his
certificate OF election was faulty and
teleeraphed GOV. Teole for ii certlii-
cate signed by himself and the secre-
tary of state. Mr.. Carter held IA GER
tliicate issued 10y the territorial can
vassing board, but came to the con-
clusion that the enabling act con-
tsmplated the issuance OF "a certificate
to the representatives and senator,
by the governor and secretary. On
this point the enabling act reads;
And the governor and secretary oi
state OF such proposed state shall
certify the election OF senators
and representatives in the manner
required 10y law" A certificate in
compliance with the above was sent
Mr.. Carter at once and he now enjoys
all the privileges OF full-iled:ed con-
gresham.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-12-05

George II. Pendleton, ex-Cnited
States minister to Germany. died at
Brussels on Nov. 25th, from II stroke
of apoplexy. lie was a native OF Ohio,
having been born in Cincinnati, July
10, 1925. In 1864 he was nominated
Tor vice-president on the ticket with
George b. Mcclellan, and was promi-
nent candidate for the presidency in
1868, before the convention which
nominated Horatio Seymour. lie
was the author OF the civil service
laws
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-12-05
A Grand Success.

Not once a week. but upon every day ex-
eept Sunday, 10y purchasing your tickets
via Minneapolis n st. Louis railway, AL
bert Lea Route, You can ride in luxuri-
ously furnished Reclining Chair cars be-
tween st. Paul or Minneapolis aud Denver.
Colo. via Kansas city and Topeka. These
ears are fitted up with all the modern inn
provements, and are furnished free to hold
ers OF through tickets to any point west.
Round-trip tickets to all Pacific Coast
points and the Winter Resorts of the south
and southwest are now ON sale. For full
particulars call upon your nearest railway
agent or write to the undersigned.
e. II. IloIpRIDGE,
q. I. x L. A.,
Nov. Fl. Minneapolis.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-12-05

Old Geronimo, the treacherous and
bloodthirsty Apache chief, is reported
to have embraced Christianity, and is
now actively engaged in Sundays school
work among his fellow red men.
Give Geronimo harp by all means.
and let it's strings be made OF hair
from the heads of his human victims.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-12-05

Wild animals are doing great dam
age to stockmen in Wyoming. The
y. W. Live stock journal OF Cheyenne
suggests radical measures for the
determination OF the pests. Ii favors
IA bounty OF SO apiece for lion scalps,
81 so for bear, 81 for large wolves,
black and gray, and $3.50 forcoyotes.
The Journal believes high bounties will
put men to hunting and soon rid the
range OF notwithstanding animals.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-12-05

The Australian legislature haspassed
law taxing all married couples $500
ii residing with the husbands mother
in-law, and ST. 20 with the wife's. This
is all wrong. In either case n bonus
should he given. or the husband ex-
smpted from taxes during the life of
his mother-in-law. All forms OF OPP
preston exist under n monarchy.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-12-05

Volapuk is gaining ground slowly.
Though OF only ten years growth.
2.OOO,OOO people are said to be its
students, 2OOO books have been pub
lished on the subject, 30 periodicals
are devoted to its interests and 500
societies have been organized. Pity
the fool-killers have not increased in
like proportion.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-12-05

Kansas farmers are burning corn
for fuel, finding it cheaper than coal.
Corn is sold on the farm at 20 cent $
per bushel, while the average price of
coal delivered at the farm ranges from
81 to 23 cents per bushsl. In Kansas
they think it better to burn corn than
drink the Juice.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-12-05

Tom Reed, OF Maine, has received
the Republican caucus nomination for
speaker of the house. lie received
81 votes on second ballot. This is
equivalent to an election. Mcpherson
OF Pennsylvania. received the nominal
ton for clerk. and Charles w. Adams
OF Maryland for door-keeper.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-12-05

The .Johnstown Hood census shows
the names OF lbs widows. They have
received from $500 to $3.50 apiece.
Ii these high water widows want des-
ert land husbands they should come
to Montana. Nothing like striking a
happy medium.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-12-05


81. Nash & Bro. vs.. Vim. Satter-
thwaitc. Debt. Max Waterman for plain
tiff; r. won Tobel for defendant. Contin-
ued from April term.
~. Joseph ~ Neil VS.. Vim. 4. Johnston.
Partnership account. Carpenter, Buck 4
Hunt for plaintiff; II. won Tobel for defend
ant. Referred To +. T.. smith at April term
to take testimony.
II. Eugene l.. A. Chamberlain vs.. Caro-
line V. Chamberlain. Divorce. X. Won
term.
| ~. Walter :. Smith VS.. John II. Vert.
Appeal. John 4. Martin for plaintiff; X.
Won T"bsl for defendant. Continued from
April term.
n. James Dempsey vs.. Michael NJ.
OBrien. Note. Il. won Tobcl for plaintiff;
/ f. T.. Smith for defendant. Continued from
April term.
Damages. John T. Martin f"r plaintiff; X.
won Tobel for defendant For trial.
81. John Shea vs. Thomas Culnan. Dis
-, 49,, ,,,;
u TT, g.. ,,l.,;,,,;t,. Il 4 y,,;,,, g.,
,,,, ~ u,;
April term to take testimony.
n,.;,p uu,. - u.,,,.ou l. I
DIN g. ,1,,,.,, J,,;,n,,;o, yo,T,.hsl
for ulaiutiif. +. r. smith for defendant. Ou
demurrer.
"a n,,;eI rho, ga Inl;,s ,, q.
Balm Claim and delivery of personal prop
erty. +. +. smith, Carpenter, Buck X Hunt
and Il. won Tobei for plaintiff; John J.
Martin for defendant. On demurrer.
-. John Granger vs.. Christina Granger
Divorce. X. won Tsbel Tor plaintiff. DE
fault.
IS. John 4. McSween-y VS.. Alfre. W
Sif,on. Attachment. +. T.. smith foi
plaintiff Taylor * Lewis for defendant
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-12-05

The mineral land convention held
in Helena last week was well attended.
Resolutions We're passed iormin:
mineral land cooperation TO light
against the railroad. 1t provides for
"A capital stock of 100000, which
shall Ice issuei in shares OF 500 each.
The stockto Ice paid m full and unas-
se.sable The incorporators of the
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-12-05

Lynn, Massachusetts had Il $1,000.
600 fire last week. There were 296
buildings destroyed and 5000 labor
ing people thrown out of employment
Boston was also visited bv Il destruct
i've fire. the loss being placed in the
neishborhood OF $4,000, 900.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-12-05

The editorials in the Helena papers
on the political situation are getting
as stale AS DIR. Warmers kidney adver-
tisements. Go to.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-12-05

Fergus county has 236.9lS head Of
sheep, and is now the banner wool
growing county in the new State. Ten
years ago there was not sheep in
what is now Fergus county.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-12-05

The total assessment OF Fergus
county for 1889. is S2,9s5, sol; very
close to $4,000 900.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-12-05

Lyman X. Casey, of Jamestown. is
the second man chosen as senator
from North Dakota. lie was the
Farmers Alliance candidate.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-12-05
DISTRICT COURT.
To Convene on Saturday, Dec. IA Commits.
sion to Be Appointed to Draw Grand
and Petit Jurors.

The district court for Fergus county
opens ON Saturday Of this week. From u
letter from Judge Benton To County Attor-
ney Smith we learn that il is the court Is in
tention t" appoint jury commission to
select both II grand aud petit jury. as pro-
visled for under the statsconstitution,t that
thirty. .Iuries in civil. aud in criminal
cases Of less degree than felony, will con
sist Of seven members, IL majority L" find IL
verdict.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-12-05

The Bozeman Avant Courier ent tered
upon the eighteenth year OF its exist
ence last week. The Courier is one OF
the best weeklies in Montana
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-12-05

John l.. sullivan will fight Jackson
for 81 1000. IIewll fight II boot-black
or servant girl for nothing.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-12-05

The Spotted Horse is only three
year old, and undevelopsd. Wait
till it gets right down on its metal
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-12-05

tU~Interrst allowed on Deposit :
eft for a specified time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-11

their tacit liberation of the public slave trahe
ot Constantinople. makes ii difficult to believe
that the Governments now represented In inc
convention at Brussels have any serious pur-
nose in view This impression Is conirmed Dy
the singular attitude at Zanzibar OF the British
Government. which is popularity regarded as the
loader Of the anti-slaye-trade movement. Al
Though It does not itself directly figure as an
owner of slaves, yet it causes its cruisers 70 nc
coaled there by means Of slaves in the employ
and possession of the Arab contractors lntr,ist-
cd with the work. Moreover the Enghsh con-
suls on the east coast of Africa do not hesitate
70 affix the Government stamp and seal 10 inc
agreements wherein Arab slave-owners bind
themselves to execute work on British plaha-
tions Inv means of slave labor. Nor is Great
britain the only offender in this respect. Inc
published dispatches of Major Wissmann and
tho German officials in East Africa distinctly
recognize what they describe as the absolute
necessity of slave labor" and thus demonstrate
conclusiyely the doubtful sincerity OF Emperor
Williams. Government in connection with the
anti-slayery movement. Both Great Britain
and Germany in thus awaiting themselves OF
slave labor practically cooperate with turkey
in creating a market for slaves and In keeping
the trade going. For if there were no demand
for slave labor. the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES de-
vaStators and destroyers Of Africa-would be
forced to turn to other methods oil lvehhood
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-11
A PIONEER ABOLITIONIST.

With Oliver johnson disappears one Of the
last of the pioneers Of the Abolition movement.
He was the youngest of the twelve original
members of the New England Anti-Slavery So
ciety, and for over thirty years was one Of the
most interchangeable and sincere workers with
voice and pen in the agitation for emancipation.
man of robust qualities and religious fer
vor, he would have been typical New England
preacher if he had entered the ministry, fol-
lowing the natural impulses Of his earlier life.
The Anti-Slavery movement was more to him
than a gospel Of liberty; it was the religion of
his manhood. He preached anti-slavery with
all the fervor Of Christian apostle. He edited
newspapers delivered lectures and wrote tracts
in the interest Of the cause with all the sim
plicity, earnestness and inherent truthfulness
Of an evangelist. During thirty years of agta-
ton and propagandism his energy continued to
flame like a consuming fire. Emancipation
wrought by a civil war which had been ayerted
for two generations by compromise legislation
inspired by Clay and patriotic statesmen.
brought to an end the labors Of his career.
but a soul that had been so long in white heat
could not regain the normal temperature re-
auired for Quieter and less exciting conditions
For quarter of a century Mr.. Johnson sought
to interest himself in journalism and literary
work but his restlessneSs was proof that he
regarded his own life as a spent fore. His
grim earnestness and passionate intensity in
controversy showed that some Of the old FIRE
gowed beneath the ashes Of his anti-slavery
ardor; but the heroic period had passed and
with it the opportunity Of revealing what was
characteristic of the man at his best.
The Abolitonist group formed by Mr.. Gar
rison after his release from the Baltimore Jail
passed in the course Of forty years from one ex-
treme Of public obloquy to the other of popular
canonization. The time has not yet come when
their services either TO the anti-slaveyy cause or
10 their country can be impartially estimated
But the dispassionate verdict of coming genera
tons will probably be that the work Of the Gar
rison school was source Of both gain and loss
10 emancipation, and that the best service to
the cause was rendered by leaders like John
Quincy Adams, Benton, Wilmot. Giddjugs
Seward. Greeley, Sumner, Stevens, Wilson.
Douglass and Lincoln who adhered as long as
they could to the parties Of the day. exerted
their influence within them in the right direc-
ton and strenuously resisted sepaatist ten
denotes
Mr. johnson. while he remained at all
times an Abolitionist, was not a third-party
politician. but a practical refOrmer. He be-
lieved firmly in propagandism in and out Of
season. lie favored persistent agitation against
slavery and vehement denunciation of it's i'm
morality and wickedness. lie acted upon the