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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-02-21
A MARES NEST.

The River Press has found mare :
takes to make u little political capt. al
out of the miners strike at Maiden.
The art icle il based on the notice pub
llshel in the ARGUS and Mining Review
giving notice OF the situation and
warning miners To stay away. II i
Il poor Judge who will render u deris-
ion ON an -x parte statement of II
case. Without political bias or preil-
dice against the miners, for they have
our sympathy in every attempt to
secure fair wages, we deem il proper %
correct any erroneous impressions
which our contemporary may have
derived from the notice.
IL is no secret in this section that
the properties of the Maginnis com
pany have been failing for the past
year. and II great deal of work has
been done without compromising re
turns. Ii is no doubt the policy OF
the owners to make their various
plants pay their own way or shut
down. and it is believed the Superin-
tendent OF tho Masinnis company,
Mr.. Stuart, had some such instruction
while in Helena in January. At least
soon after his return. Il notice of re-
ductlon in wages was given. Upon he
miners refusing to work for 81, 90 per
day the reason for the reduction was
explained, with u guarantee that as
soon ~ n good body OF ore was struck
wages would be restored to SO. so.
The men refused to accept the con
ditions but remained firm, and We
are informed the company is now pay
ing the old price to those in their
employ.
1t was clearly "a circumstance grow
ing out of conditions connected with
the Maginnis mines. The statement in
the miners notice that 1--WE believe the
company's action in this matter is a
move looking toward general re,lic-
ton OF wages all over the Territory.
etc." is given OF course. as II matter
of opinion, not rs "A fact.
There WAS nothing in the difficulty
at Maiden to occasion a column of
partisan twaddle about tine recent
campaign.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-02-21
CAPT. zALINsKrs DYNAMITE GUN.


New York special: A further test
was made by Captain Zalinski at Fort
Lafayette this morning OF the pne,,-
matte gun. The proiectiles were Ill
recied toward Coney Island Point.
The first shell weighed 915 pounds
and was loaded with $50 pounds oi
sand. 1t attained IA range oil one mile.
The second shell, weighing $50 pounds,
the heaviest yet put into the gun, was
loaded with 300 pounds of nitro
selatlne and 200 pounds Oi dynamite
When fired it shot through the mir in
"A perfectly straight course and ex-
ploded in the water |, lbs yards away
sending up IL volume of water and
black mud high in the air. The Third
shot was made with ten-inch. sub
calibre projectiIe loaded with 22O lbs.
OF sand. This attained a range OF
3,ol2 yards. Among those who wit
messed the three trials were Com
mander Goodrich and I.lelits. Gordon.
Fullan and F'iske of the navy depart
ment; Duke de Durcal, cousin OF the
king OF spain; Capt. Narela. military
attache of the Spanish legation Capt .
Nanimo trinado of the spanish army,
and Mr.. +. Cambreling.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-02-21

Governor Leslie sent in the name OF
Herbert Holloway Tor Veterinary Sur.
geon OF Montana, but the council has
refused to confirm him. The objection
we believe, is not raised on political
grounds, but rather on incompetency
Dissatisfaction has been brewing in
certain counties with relation to the
Doctors treatment and diagnosis OF
diseases among horses. lie has not
visited this section but once or twice;
his former deputy, Mr.. Parsons, gen
orally visiting remote localities. Very
little is known of Mr.. Holloway i'm
this county, but he appears to he a
gentleman and a scholar. The pecll-
liar nature OF some OF the disea ses
among horses may have baffled his
skill and aroused antagonlstic views
and distrust of his ability, but it will
be the same with any man appointed
to he position.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-02-21

NEW York, Feb. 16.-rhe CONNER.
cial Advertiser prints the following
interview with ex-senator Window,
of Minnesota:
81 cannot deny or affirm that I am
gong into General HarrisOn's cabinet,
but ] will say when ] return to New
York the cabinet slate will he made
out completely"
Does that mean that il another
Secretary Of the Treasury is selected
the rest OF the cabinet will fall into
line without any friction?"
That is just the amount of it. But
you must not understand me say that
am the man who will clear up the
cabinet situation" Window smiled
rs he made this remark.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-02-21
TO FIGHT THE COMBINE.

Just now a strong fight is being
made in a number OF states to down
the dressed beef combine. Bills have
been offered in legislatures calling for
state inspection and slaughter within
u limited distance of where the beef is
sold. Local butchers are making a
great effort to wipe out the monopoly
In this they will receive the sympathy
and aid OF II large majority of range
men, although there are some who
contend that the dressed beef enter
prise is a great advantage to them
and that the price in Chicago is regu-
lated by supply and demand, instead
of being arbitrarily fixed by the big
Four" Certain it is that the refrise-
rator system is carrying fresh meat :
into every considerable town east and
west OF Chicago, and there is no ques-
tion but both producer and consumer
are benefited thereby.
1t will be seen that Great Falls is
going to take q hand i'm the fight
against the combine. 4 meeting was
held there last week for the purpose
OF taking action toward establishing
dressed beef warehouse. Mr. I.aine
Higgs, a visionary gentleman from
Minneapolis, is going to solve the
problem by establishing home mar
ket. Montanians are hearty eaters.
but they could hardly consume our
beef and mutton product. There is
also danger of its becoming a Mon
tana combine, and in supplying other
towns with dressed beef, arouse the
antagonism of local butchers, a. is the
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-02-21

COl. w. +. Sanders in a recent issue
OF the Herald, tells the people OF
Montana what they should do in case
the Territory was not admitted at
this session. The COlonel's views are
not new but are stated with energy
and clearness. There is no question
but the power to create a state is
inherent in the people. Upon this
proposition South Dakota adopted a
constitution and elected State officers
several years ago, but South Dakota
is still outside the portals, and will
not get in before Montana does. The
only obstacle in the way OF admission
OF territories is party advantage. 1t
looks now as though Montana would
soon be a state; should there be a slip
it might be well to take II hand in
getting up a state ON our own hook
inst for pastime and the sratiiica-
ton OF politicians.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-02-21
NEWS NOTES.

The niikadr al Japan has proclaimed /.
constitutional government
The French ministry has -ent IN its resig
nation 10 President Carnot.
Rear Admiral :. u. Lnce hats retired iron
the navy "n account Of old age
Norman j. colman nj Missouri has been
confirmed secretary of agriculture.
'ov. Eagle OF Arkansas has offered 81. oo0
Tor the apprehension OF the mur,Iercrs ol
John VI. Clayton.
William Brown 4 Co.. Boston wool dea l.
er-, have failed. The liabilities are said to
he about S9o.ooo
The national prohibition convention met
in Louisville ON the 18th inst. There we're
about 300" delegates present
The fight for the ligh, weight champion
ship between Jack McAuiife Of Brooklyn
and Billy Meyer of streetor, H.. took place
at North Judson Ind, ON the 18th inst
The fight resulted in II draw after sixty
four rounds.
Luke Palmer, an cid and respected cti-
zen and IA brother of ten. John Palmer Of
Illinois, was buncoed out of $4,000 re-
Gently by young man who pretended to
be a relative Of bank president Of Mr..
Palmer's acquaintance.
Emigration agents having been draining
the country of able-bodied negroes near
Charlottesville, \. e.. the farmers have be-
come exaspertted and are determined to
stop it, and have armed themselves. The
militia has been called out in anticipate ion
OF trouble.
The latest adviees from Samoa say there
has been no change in the situation since
the last report. There has been no fight
ing aud Tamasrsc and Mataafa remain in
their stronghold The British consul has
warned British subjects not to supply the
natives with arms, and to maintain n
strict neutrality The British warship Cal
Hope has replaced the warship Royalist
The German and American warships re-
main stationary. Herr l.randcro, the lead
ing partisan of Tamas,se has been rec allied
To Berlin.
Near L-avenworth. Kan, on the 18th
inst, Susie b., the sixteen yearoll daugh
ter Of Col. u. Il. Anthony, and Edwin Pierce.
son Of &. u. Pierce. were drowned while
skating on n pond ON the farm ri j.. &.
stone four miles south ri the city. Two
companions. Grace Phillips and Harry
.Icwett, were also thrown into the water,
but by strenuous efforts their lives were
saved. but the two first mcniio toned sank
before all reached them and were dead
when taken out. Mis-. Anthony was n niece
oI Miss Susan %. Anthony.
Col. Henry J. Hunt (retircd), governor OF
the National soldiers Home, died in Wash
ingtnn On Feb. in his ,ixty-ninth year.
col. Hunt fought through the Mexican war
and va. twice promoted for gallantry. lie
was promoted to ma jor ON May /. 1861
and comma nded the artillery On the ex-
tremc left ia the battle of Bun run. After
successive promotions he was appointed
chief eli artillery OF the army Of the puto-
mae, aud on July u. 1861. was brrvcttcd
ma lor general Of volunteers for faithful and
m-ritoriou, services. At Getty sburs il was
Ten. Hunt who concentrated the artillery
tire upon Pickctts famous division and
almost annhilatcd it. lie was retired AZ
colonel ia 1888 and appointed governor oi
the National soldiers Home.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-02-21

Considerable opposition is being
aroused ae inst the Australian sys-
tenn of voting, so there is little likeli-
hood OF the system being adopted in
Montana for some time to come.
Some OF the objections raised to it
are puerie and falacious. In the
matter of consuming time, for in
stance. Officers OF election might a.
well he busy as to sit all day telling
stories while waiting for struggling
voters. Time is consumed in fixing
up" the ballot on the out side, not in
casting it, something that could not
he done under the new system.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-02-21
ADMISSION.
Prospects of the Admission of
Montana Daily Grow
ing Better.

WasHNGroN, Feb. l5.-In the house the
Panama resolution, appropriatng S25o,-
600, was temporarily laid aside to cnabs
the house, under the special order, tn con
slider the resolution instructng the house
method they should pursue in arriving at
an agreement. The pending motion was To
table the motion To reconsider the vote by
which the house agreed Ia that portion OF
the resolution directing the conferees to so
amend the bill az To provide for the admis-
sion OF South Dakota under the Sioux
Falls constitution by proclamation of the
president without new vote ON division.
the motion prcvailing-lil to loy The
remaining instruction relative tn the ad-
mission of North Dakota, Montana and
Washington by proclamation was agreed
to without division, and the bill again sent
rcrfe rerrrr 1zir,T nj II r,r--
~ W W..
ST. PAuI Feb. li.-[Special tn the indie
pendent r. A. Carrie, in II telegram to the
Pioneer Press from Washington tonight
says: Party lines have been broken in the
house, and the cause OF the territ ories is
now nearer triumphant than at any time
this session. Nothing hut final squirt Of
iilibusterins on the part of the southern
Democrats prevented the house to-day
from formally yielding every point at issue
between the two parties in the conference
committee. Two of the three disputed
points were carried by the Republicans with
the aid of twelve or fifteen Democrats led
by Mr.. Cox; vote ON the third was de-
!aysd by parliamentary obstruction. bu,
it must come Tomorrow, and can only re-
suit in favor OF the Republicans. The fate
of the territories is now in the hands Of the
senate, and If they are not admitted this
session they will have the Republicans OF
that body to thank for it. The house fin
ally adjourned upon AN agreement to re-
sumo voting at 1l:i5 tomorrow morning,
the Democrats. promising not to iilibuster.
NO one On the Republican side doubts
what the result will lie. The Democratic
leaders. including Springer and Cox. are
secretly or openly in favor of the comes
sion. No caucus has been called, far as
is known, and If one were il would prob
ably be Ruthless. The sincere resistance is
confined to- about fifty members, mostly
to Southerners, who engaged in tilibuster-
ing to-day, and they are pledged to permit
a vote tomorrow. In all human probable
ity the house conferces will be instructed
to recede from all the serious point, in dis
pute, and the conference committee will
meet after tomorrow with nothing except
partisan reluctance ON the senate side in
the way Of AN agreement. There have been
plain signs within the last few days that it
is weakening, and that IA bill providing for
the admission of four new states by eNecu-
tive proclamation before congress meets ia
December will go to the president for his
signature veto-before the 4th OF March
This is the first fruit OF the election over
which the people Of Dakota threw up their
hats last November
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-02-21

WASHINGTON, Feb. senator Stewart s
report on alien ownership of mines in the
territ Dries contains the following figures on
foreign capital invested is s., I5s. 900; the
amount OF dividends declared IL sl2226,-
s42. Home capital has been contributed
to the extent of over ST., ooo, 600. The
best authorities say d per cent of all the
investments have been expended for labor,
wages being from 81 To 81 per day. Rail-
roads passing through Montana say as per
cent OF their income is derived directly and
indirectly from these mines
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-02-21

NEW YORK. Feb. 14.-ThOmas c.
Platt has returned from Washington.
To reporter this morning he said:
Il wish to say positively, and you can
ment, that James q. Blaine has been
offered and has accepted the position
OF secretary OF state. This was ac-
complished some time ago by CORE
spOndence.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-02-21

1t should 90 into history to the
eternal credit OF the sixteenth Mon
tana legislature that it was in session
hall its term before it passed more
than one bill, and that was AN inno-
cent thing to determine on which side
OF stump on the main range the
Deer Lodge county line should run.
Ra.nc.1
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-02-21

situation in the states at present.
But the scheme il not feasible ON "a
ginanii c scale. unless IT can Toe made
profitable to transport the meat to
the east in refrigerator ears, and every
portion of the animal worked into
sonnet hing saleable.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-02-21

Helena and Butte lawyers are
quietly opposing the confirmation OF
Judge Wade. 1t is claimed that the
Judge has been partial to the Tooles
in their law practice and that it is
now being reciprocated. Perhaps
Judge Wade is Indifferent AS To which
way the eat jumps.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-02-21

The counting oi the electoral vote
took place in the lower house OF con
yress on the 18th inst. II confirmed
what was supposed to have oc-
occurred last November-the elect ion
of Harrison and Morton. who received
23S votes to their opponents los.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-02-21

The Islands of Samoa are not one
third the size of Fergus county but
contain population of about ~. :
600 souls. Perpetual summer reigns
over the islands, which areelot he'd with
tropical verdure.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-02-21

viii no member OF the legislature
pluck up courage and tackle the
variety dives.-Record. Our 'steeme'l
contemporary should remember that
this is n matter for I'm extra or night
session
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-02-21
The Beef and Pork Combine.

ST. Loll-, Feb. l2.-Gov. Humph-
rey, oi Kansas, has selected st. I.o,,is
as the place, and March IL, as the
time for holding the Interstate con-
Nention To invest igate he alleged beef
and pork combine. The convention
will be composed OF Joint committees
of senator's and representatives from
the legislatures OF Nebraska, Missouri,
Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin,
Michigan. Minnesota, Arkansas. Texas,
Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and
wyoming. Several of the states have
already been heard from favorably
and there is little doubt that all of
them will he represented. The gov
ernor OF Pennsylvania has expressed
"A desire to havethat state represented
although Pennsylvania is not invited
to Join in the movement.
There is no danger in giving Chamber
lain Cough Remedy To children. ~ il con-
iains no injurious substance; besides il il
uneqnalled for colds aud Group. Children
like it. For sale by W. W. he Witt.
!,
try Chamberlain Pain Balm tine appli.
cation will ease the pain, and its cont inucd
use has cured many eases of chronic and
inilamnatory rheumatism, that had re-
sisted other remedies and even the treat
ment of the best physicians. Price. -
cents per bottle. For sale by ". ". De
Witt.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-02-21

\ sarcastic old bachelor on being
asked why the sphinx was called she,
replied that he did not know unless it
was because she never said anything.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-02-21

KANSAS CITY, Eco. 16.-H. l.. Cor
ton was arrested here yesterday, al
legged to be Black Bart" the noted
lone highwayman OF California.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-02-21
PATE N rs

Caveats. and Trade Marks obtained. and all
Patent business conducted tor MODERATE
FEES.
OUR OFFICE Is OPPOSITE U. $. PAT
ENT OFFICE. We have no snb-agencies,
all business direct, hence can transact pat
ent business in less time and at LESS
COST than those remote from Washington.
Send model. drawing, or photo, with
description. We advise il Patentable or
not, free OF charge. Onr fee is not due
till patent is secured.
A book, How to Obtain Patents" with
references to actual clients in your State,
county, or town, sent tree. Address
q. A. SNOW co.,
Opposite Patent Office. Washington. ID. &.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-02-21
Will Fight Again.

CHICAGO, Feb. I6.--It is reported
that Myers and McAuliife will fight in
private tonight before IA select CON-
pany. who will pay roundly for the
privilege of seeing the mill
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-02-21
Dakota has debt OF 81 .O9s. 500.

The latest news from Washingt on.
though not very late. gives eiicoua2-
ing progress OF the admission bill.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-02-21
WooL-sToRINc FACILITIES,

the bank
oil WOOL Wool Growers Judith
ms the most convenient haul oLwheth
desiring to sell or ship.
ana others seeking locations will Landing
iet road ob ali
Kinds at BED iotk PRICES. indir " "
SzsORDERS BY MAI. PROMPT ATTENTION
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-02-21
REPORT OF
Public Administrator
FROM
May LIST. 1858. to January LIST, 1859.

LEwIsTowy, NJ. T.. Feb. 2, 1859.
Estate Of }. 4. Bachelor.
DEBTS.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-26
BISHOPS LAST WRITING,
FAC SMILE or THE WORD "ToUN-
SAND" AS He WROTE It.

Together with Some Hitherto SapualIshcd
Anecdotes ct TIA life ard TITS Acquire.
m.nts and Nc,,icvcmcnt1-sI Matter That
VIII he sure To- Interest Most READERS.
Washington Irving Bishoifs secret died
with him.
Not only today and tomorrow, but until
another sucs as he arises. will discussion con
tiuuc ~ 10 the character Of tho mysterious
powcf which be seemingly possessed Brown,
Tie lhl.adelphian, who twelve years agj We
the first 10 claim ihc ii.lc Of mind reader, and
Wallace J. Hight. the ambitious hut only
partially successful cmulaior Of Bishop, were
transrarcnils Of that not uncommon class ~
performers vino are best Described az mite
Gle readers" They both retired from public
exhibitions. which thcy found Improbable
because they Invariably failed in their pcr-
formancos unless they happcnod 70 select
subject so nervous and impicssiDnabld tiidt
hevould unavoidahly lead them 70 the hidden
object But with Bishop it. was far differ
cnt II appeared 10 mako little difference
with him as tO whOwas the melliumof his eS-
pcrimeuts, and while mauy of thcm are ey-
plainahlc on jasii, understood anddcmon-
strablc theory Of muscle reading, There are
many strange things accredited TO him which
arc not cxplaiuahlc upon t.iat hypothesis.
Those vcrfcd in the ART Of uccromancy diff
Ter as to whether Bishop was merely trick
stcr ar an abnormally gifted being, endowed
with sense whose keen pcrccptihiiity Is not
within the comprehension Ct mcancr morials.
The testimony n those who have been
closely associated vita tho dead man has an
interesting bearing on this question. Dixcy,
tho comedian. whose guest Bishop was at the
Lambs club in New YORK. where be- found his
end. has long been intimate with him. Dixey
J., himself "a nccromanccr Of ability In card
tricks and other slrieht o. hand performances
hc has few supcriors, even among professional
prostiiicifaieurs and hc frequently amazes
his friends by DIS adrpfne.s as "A blindfoldcd
muscle reader re has consequently studied
Bishops marvels with much interest Dish
OPP" Doe SAYS. "was really great man. ]
mean that seriously. never expect to meet
his equal in his peculiar phase Of what must
hayo bocn an abnormal meutai development.
Whpc hc never pullcly figured as sleight
Of hand PERFORMER. be was ono Of The great
est living experts of. that class, and much OF
what hc did which was most mysterious was
entirely lua 20 consummate trickcry. \ et
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-26
New York Markets.
IRx relcgraph.l


NEW YORK. May 2j.-The cotton mar
ket closed 4a5 points on the near
months. The winter options lost less.
say la3 points. The whole market ruled
uuiet and irregular, with opinions all
AZ SKIES and sevens. and the news from
Liverpool less friendly 10 the bull idea
Than it has been. Officially the spot
market is called firm. Possibly the
market is in BUYERS favor as to tone. If
not in price; middling utlands' lls'
s1leS 'cf futures to-day, 80, 9VO bales
Receipts at ports today are about
/ 900 bales. against2 1874 bales last year.
The Chronicle makes the visible sup
NV of all descriptions 1874, 1913 bales,
including / 279. 1913 bales American, as
Against zoos. 1875 bales. including
4Og. 39j bales American. Futures
closed: May, l0.G4al0 GO; June. ~. 9oa
"a. so: July. 1858: August. lO.72alO I3
september, 10.ljal0.l6; October. .: eoa
9. 90; November. . s5a9. SO, December
0.SSa9 50: January. 9.05a9.96; FEB
ruary, 10 03alO.04; March, lO.llalO.l2
April. 10 l9al0 20.
In Liverpool spot cotton was freely
oHe-ed. and closed at Cd. for middline
uplands. Sales. 5000 bales.
Flour quiet but firm City Mills
extra, S4.3OaS4.5j for West Indies
Minnesota extra. 80 90aSj 90; superiine
50 QjaS3.l5. Wheat dull; No. 2 red
s2gc. cash: No. mixed May. 4ltc
Oats steady; No. 2 white State. oslo:
No. > mixed May. Esc. Pork dun
new mess. Si3.00dSi3 %. Lard quiet
MAY. S7.13. Sugar-Reiined firm bu
dull: cut-loaf and crushed. 9c.' granu
lated and mould A, Sic. Coffee steady
] fair cargCes, 1890.