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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-12-19
Effect of Climate on Wool.

A correspondent writes to know if
climate has any marked effect upon
wool. The theory is that cold eli
mate produces finer fleece. But it is
probable that the food has more to
do with it than the climate itself.
Iouatt admitsthat to IA certain extent
a warm temperature makes wool
coarser, but he says that past ure has
a far greater influence on the iineness
of the ilesce. The staple OF the wool,
like every other part of the sheep,
must increase in length or in bulk
when the animal has II superabund-
ance OF nutriment; and, on the other
hand, the secretion which forms the
wool must decrease, like every other,
when sufficient nourishment is not
afforded. When little cold has been
experienced in the winter, and veceta-
ton has been scarcely checked, the
sheep yield an abundant crop OF wool,
but the fleece is Perceptibly coarser as
well as heavier. When frost has been
severe, and the ground covered with
snow-if the flock has been fairly sup
piled with nutrlment, although the
fleece may have lost a little weight. it
Will have acquired a superior degree OF
iineness and "a proportionate increase
OF value. Should, however. the sheep
have been neglected and starved dur
ing he prolonglt ion OF cold weat her,
the fleece as well as the carcass is
thinner; and although it may have
preserved its smallness of fianent, it
has lost in weight and strength and
usefulness. These are sell-evident facts
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-12-19

What is known as the Bland Act
was passed and became IL law in 1878.
Since that date mp to November l ,
1889, the coinage OF silver dollars has
the L. ). Government had made a net
profit up to July 1. 1889, over and
above all expenses, of Fifty-Six Mil
lion Three Hundred and Forty Nine
Thousand Seven Hundred and Thirty
Seven Dollars and Fifty-Seven Cents.
This profit has been made by buying
the silver bullion at its market value
(which has ranged during the period
in question from Ole up to Sl.l5 per
ounce and coming it at valuation
OF Sl.29 per ounce. Truly the great
west has paid magnificent premium
to the Republic for the privilege OF
having its silver bullion transformed
into money, about S4,15O,OOO per
year.
But this is not ALL During the fiscal
year ending June 30, 1889, the profits
of the government on a total coinage
of 33, 133, $50 silver dollars, amounted
to the enormous sum of Nine Million
Three Hundred and Seventy Thous-
and Sixty-Two Dollars and Twenty
Cents.
Is it right that this condition OF
affairs should continue? l. there any
other industry productive OF raw ma
terial in this broad land, that pays
such an annual tribute to the govern
ment as IA license for its existence?
Why should the L. :. Treasury receive
the benefit OF this difference between
market value and coming value OF this
metal? Is there any justice in laying
protective duty on iron, copper,
zinc and lead sufficient to create for
them in ths United States a value 90
to 10 per cent. greater than their value
abroad, and not doing the same for
silver?
Ii Mr.. Window can buy an ounce OF
silver for 80 cents, and by the mere
process OF coming transform it into
tokens having Il legal tender value sat
isfact ory TO every creditor of the gov
ernment of nearly 81 30, should not
the miner receive the benefit of this
iugglery, which at n blow of the die
adds over 33 per cent to the intrinsic
value OF the raw material? Mono
metalists insist that the whole pro-
cess Is II dishonest one, that the value
OF the silver in the coin should he no
more than its value in the bar. Yet
the same people make no protest
when by ieason OF high import duties
the price OF other metals is artiiic-
tally advanced. - Denver Mining In
dustry.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-12-19
Peter Jacksons s Tour.

NEW York, Dec. 9.-Peter Jackson
Is going upon an extended boxing tour
through England, Ireland, Scotland,
Wales and France. lie has Just closed
II very profitable engagement with .Jem
Smith at the Royal Aquarium in Lon
don, where he offered 500 to any
man who would stand before him four
rounds. This offer will stand good at
all the OF her exhibitions in the various
cities he visits. Thecolored champion
is not bothering himself at all with he
proposed match with sullivan. lie
does not seem hit anxious to meet
the big fellow and take any chances ~
long n coin continues to flow so plcn-
iIiully into his Golfers. ID timat ed
that Jacks has increased his already
very comfortable bank account some
Slo.O0O 10y his trip abroad so far.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-12-19


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~. H. -,
H.. re -, ~,
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wL,, thinl n.,t iii. IN. ,,,i..;,, ape
H., -. .,,,,,,b,
The hind who breaks for bread the clod.
Behind his -tee,l, we'll fed and shod.
Has hut his hours of work to do,
l. -, l.,s ..har,,,
The hind whose tasks to SOW and rcap,
Has never dreamed of half the toll
Whnr. ,nrr..a,'; +, ,h.;r ,'.nn,a;n. hi,
How oft when Others are at rest
In their s,ft he'd
He's out upop won cragyv crest
Mid his flock spread:
For he. n man nf trust and skill.
Devoted To his sheen and hill.
And master too.
The whstlinr hind with sweat. clad brow,
And lirhtsotue he, rt behind the plough,
10 hpapier far
Than him who wears the crook and plaid,
Aud treads the hills above the glade,
In winters ear.
When angry tempests scour the dale
His shilpit ewes the herd bewail.
Not So the hind with steeds in STALL
Cares little how old time may crawl
Or the winds blow;
For he feels safe within the barn,
The h,rd ,nus, he.
Thor. Ls nust brnv. the aucrv wind
II.v.y.r ,l,s,ot ie ,,r ,,ulipd
The hl,st may hnuI
In pastoral song he's been portrayed.
Eut heed moi than what uos,. write.
Their nirtur.. ..ft want ,hn,I, ar light.
"All is not gold that glitters, no"
out in the rain. and mid the snow
The herd YOU u see.
In winter ON ,h. billsid. hare.
Exuosed i, he
To all the uarinp winds of heaven.
Vhil. ber, and ,here his flock /. driven
iLs nutnm,, I.ny..
1 non the herd so uuch den,ud
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-12-19
LINCOLN As A wArCHMAN.
An Old Soldier Tells How the Liberator Once
Acted as a Policeman.

James Etter, an old soldier, who for
twenty years has been one OF the day
watchmen OF the Winder building,
which is occupied by the bureau OF the
second auditor OF the treasury, relates
with pride an interesting experience he
had i'm 1868, says a Washington cor
respondent OF the Pittsburg Dispatch.
- he was alone i'm the building one
sultry July Sunday morning, a tall,
clerical-looking man entered from 1 9TH
street and politely asked him whether
Surgeon Barnes was IN his office. lie
replied that Barnes had not been there
since the preceding day. The stranger
thanked him and retired, but returned
half an hour later with the same in
quiry. Again receiving q reply in the
negative, he said: 81 am Mr.. Lincoln,
the president. You allow me to take
your place as Waterman while you go
to Surgeon Barnes house and tell him
want to see him. Let me have your
pdir', anu ! VIII SIT IISllt IlcIc III NOuT
chair and carefully attend to your du-
ties till you come back"
The veteran, in relating the story,
says that for II moment he was speech
less from astonishment, but quickly
recovering himself, he pinned his badge
on the coat OF the president OF the
United States and hurried off after DR.
Barnes, whom he brought back with
him.
"Well," said the president, as he re-
turned the badge to its rightful pos
SCISSOR, 81 have proved true to my
trust as your substitute, and nothing
has gone wrong while you We're away"
The old watchman feels proud to
think that he is the only policeman
who was ever relieved by the president.
Surgeon Barnes lived on Lafayette
square, and it took Etter half an hour
to 90 there and back; so for that space
OF time Abraham Lincoln acted as a
Waterman o! he treasury department.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-12-19
A Coal Palace at St. Louis.

Pittsburg Dispatch: \ "coal pal
ace Jox3OO feet and three stories
high, j. to be erected in Eas, II Louis.
This palace will he "a decidedly novel
structure. The coal companies will
furnish the material for the super
structure-black coal of every kind.
and wrought out by saw, by mason's
hammer, and into artistic forms 10y
the carver's chisel. The first floor will
be polished coal. and pillars OF coal
will support the iloor-eoal, coal every
where. The purpose of the building
will he to continually exhibit the agri-
cultural and mineral products OF
Sout hern Illinois.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-12-19
WASHINGTON LETTER.
From our Regular Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Dec. u, $50.

WASHINGTON, dec. u, 1889.
a really complete concensus of the
opinion of members OF the house and
senate as to the president 5 message is
OF course impossible to secure. The
majority have no definite opinion to
give. \ few southern Democrats ex-
press their opinion OF his remarks on
ballot-box frauds against the negro in
rather picturesque language, but that
is about all. The message is an un-
usually long one, but this is he fault
OF necessity, as the manifold interest :
of the government broaden with every
year, and it il the duty OF the presi-
dent to give the congress information
of the states of the Union" Viewed
from literary standpoint, the docu-
ment is much inferior to such polished
efforts as President Arthur's last mes
sage to congress, and even to Presi-
dent Cleyeland's labored efforts, full OF
strange words and German mysti-
cisms. But while the language is com
monplace it is also business-like, and
there is no straining for effect. Presi-
dent Harrison is not the man to lie
awake nights trying To think up some
expression that shall tickle the ear OF
the groundlinss. Perhaps, unlike Bea-
con>iield, he does not believe that ''the
world is governed by words and not
by IDEAS
The presidents position on the col
ored franchise in the south, on the
civil service and on the silver coinage,
will meet with most opposition. On
the tariff and the surplus question he
adheres clearly to the declaration OF
his party. As to pensions there is no
doubt of his libsrality, and his wish
that no Union soldier should ever be
allowed to die IN IL poorhous will
meet a hearty response. The presi
dent is opposed to free coinage OF sill
yer, and doubts the wisdom of any
considerable Increase OF the present
rate of coinage. In oth her words, while
he likes silver he il not, in the beauti-
lul language OF the street, "stuck"
ON il.
The nomination of DAVID j. Brewer
oi Kansas to succeed the late Stanley
Matthews on the supreme bench wasa
great surprise, having only been ru-
mored about twenty-lour hours be-
fore it was actually made. The nomi-
nation was due largely 10 the influence
of senator Plumb. Ia view of Judge
brewers lack of party record, furth
than haTin. always been "a consistent
and persist ent oiiiceho,ier, it IL likely
that his nomination viii Ice less poIpu-
lar than would nave been that of GER
tain other prominent candidates for
the position. Judge Brewer il the son
oi missionary, being born in smyrna.
Asia Minor. lie was educated in tins
country. lie is connected with several
prominent American families. lie * u
nephew of Justice Field, aud it will he
the first time in the history OF the
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-12-19

Chicago Journal Col. Ingersoll has
allies in an unexpected quarter. Ills
attack upon the Calvinistic doctrine OF
infant damnation is indorsed 10y many
leading clergymen in the New York
Presbytery, including Doctors Schatf
and Paxton. From the determined
stand taken by these gentlemen it l.
pretty plain that this infant condem-
nation theory, as well rs such vener-
able relics as supra lap>arian pre-
terltion," have got to go, even If the
whole Westminster confession of faith
goes with them.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-12-19

county when two men so closely al
lied nave sat upon the bench together
Jud ge Brewer is n victim OF asthma,
and the moist climate OF Washington
will be the greatest drawback to his
new home.
Tae senate adhered to the time-hon-
Orea plan of the drawing of lots as to
which Of the senat ors from the new
states should he designated for the
short terms and which for the long.
Prior to the adoption OF the motion
Mr.. Collu n presented certificate from
the two houses of North Dakota, des-
iepating Mr.. Pierce as the long-term
senator. The senate held that the
legislature, under the constitution,
had nothing to do with the matter.
Mr.. Pierce proved as unlucky in the
casting OF lots as he was before the
senate, for Mr.. Casey, his colleague,
was he lucky man who received the
long term.
The house, though only occupied by
"A sc-.. vi people, looked like :. a,yste-
rious school room last night. Mr.. Nc
Ph.rson, the newly elected clerk, was
testing the fourteen gentlemen who ap-
pear as candidates for the two posi-
tions of reading clerks of the house.
Each man was given ten minutes hear
ing. The reading was Washingt on's
farewell address, being selected by Mr.
Mcpherson as an especially difficult
composition. 1t was given in every
style, from the business rat lc of roll
call to n sing song, and from east t-iron
delivery to the most ambitious man
ner. The salary OF reading clerk is
$4,000 per annum and the plum here
fore worth trying for The trial of
last evening was not conclusive, how
ever, and several of the best readers
will DE given "a chance before The house
to-day. Ii the trial proved anything,
it proved the scarcity of good readers.
Some OF the readers perished upon the
shoals OF hesitation, while several
showed the part of the country they
were from by amazing provinciali>ms,
and still Others merely attempted to
roar. The last was IA great deiect, in
asmuch as sharp. metallic voice is
required in the house in order to he
heard above the din of conversation.
A voice of great volume might drown
the noise. but could not t.elf be heard.
Witness the number of bassvoiced
readers who fail before political con
ventions and similar noisy bodies
every year.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-12-19
''Teteunamiquiliztli Ne"

CincinnatiTimes-Star: The language
of the Yuma Indians is, if possible,
more iaw-rending than that OF the
Aztecs and laquis. For example.
their word for eat is mimmixtin, for
boy tepopochtin, ior girl ichpopochtin,
and Tor kiss tete,inamlquillztli. \
priest is addressed by the enlearing
term of notlaxomahuiztespizcatatzin.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-12-19
A Neglected Education.

New York sun: II don't see why
they are talking so much about the
race problem, quoth Mr. Barkins.
I've lost just as much money i'm the
North tins year oil races asany South
erner has, and don't kick. -
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-12-19
An Awful Gad-About.

Epoch: "tpon my SOUL" exclaimed
Mrs. Flyaround, Il never saw such an
old sadder in all my life as that MIS-.
Neverhome is, Actually, yesterday /
called seven times at her house and
couldn't get ia once
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-12-19
OFFICIAL ROSTER.

state Directory.
Governor. X. Toole, Helena
Lieut.. .Governor...John T.. Richards. Butte
Member OF Congress, +. IL. Carter. Helena
Secretary Louis Rotwitt. Helena
Treasurer ...... .........R H. .. Hickman, Helena
Auditor............. T.. a. Kinney. Helena
Airy General. Henri J. Haskell, Glendive
hief Justice Supreme Court...........
Henry n. Blake. Helena
Asssociate Justices +: \: lIarwood
Supreme Court '''' W. II Dewitt
lerk Sup. Court, W. J. Kennedy, Helena
Supernt IN ent Public Instruction.
.........John cannon. Helena
Federal Directory.
L. :. Marshal Thomas Irwin, Butte
REGISTER L. :. Land Office S.W. Langhorne
Receiver L. :. Land Office II. :. Howell
surveyor General..................t,eo. u. Eaton
L. =. Attorney. ID. Weed
All of Helena.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-12-19
WoOL-srORIMc FACILITIES.

Large Warehouse the bank constructed with Special View the
Wool Wool Judith Wolf Creek
this the convenient point haul tIeir wool, whether
desiring to sell or ship.
ianenen and Others seeking locations will find the Via Jii Hi
the supplies
kinds at BED ROCK PRICES Aso blacksmith shop Landing.
sv~ORDERS BY MAIL GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-09
THE TRUSTEES POWER.
Judge Allison Holds That He May Cor.
rect Assessments.

Special Dispatch ~ The Appeal
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Jan. S.-Judgc ALI
son delivered his opinion, In the Circuit
Court, in the case Of the South Nashville
Street Railroad Company and others
against Henry u. Morrow, Trustee Of Da-
wilson County. This is ono OF the most
important cases ever before Tennessee
court. lie construcs the act Of 1877, in re-
spect to the assessment aud collection Of
taxes on stocks, lands and corporation
property. lie decides this case in
favor OF the State and county, hold.
ing that the County Tus,ce has the
constitutional right TO assess property
which the regular assessor may have
omitted to assess, and also, has the power
10 increase the assessment oi any regular
assessor where his assessm'nts are too low.
lie decides that the corporate property Of
the South Nashville Street Railroad Com
pany is subject to taxation TO the company
and, also, that the stocks issued by the
company are subject TO taxation to the i'm
dividual holders aud owners thereof; and
also, that tho bonds issacd by the com
pany are subject 10 taxation 10 the indi-
yidual holders and owners thereof. And
that the taxation OF the three Is not double
taxation under the laws Of Tennessee. lie
also holds that these stocks and bonds can
properly be assessed TO unknown
owners In the eyoDt tho trustee
cannot find the owners, and that the cor
poration under the act Of 1857 aud other
laws OF Tennessee Is required 10 hold back
the interest and dividend Of said stock
aud bonds until the taxes have been paid,
aud that " the taxes are not paid thus 10
pay them by their dividends lie also
holds that these stocks and bonds may be
taxed at Nashville, where the corporation
Is located, regardless OF where the owners
OF the stock or bonds may reside. The
Judge quashed the assessment Of tho fran
chse Of the company al. $4,000, holding
these could not be assessed separately and
apart from the tangible property of the
company. The case is test case and will
20 directly 10 the Supreme Court aud will
be heard during the prcssnt session.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-09

remainder OF the cash in the treasury and
will flee by his fastest gunhoat as soon us
his fall is an assured fact. Unless the in
demnity is paid by the legitme Govern
ment il is hardly probable that il will be
paid at all, as Hippolyte is not likely TO
assume liability for the excasscs and out
RACES OF the present Government
The released steamer remains in the
possession of the United States Govern
ment represented by Admiral Luce, and is
present expense, and the question is will
u bill be presented at later date TO our
Government for the time she is held inac-
tive by Admiral Luce. This Is a matter
discussed by Americans here, officials and
civilians
Legitimes official organ issues the fol-
lowing to the American and European
press under the title Of "Une lniamie'
ian outmge.) 1t is deplorable for great
and historical Nation aud a Republic as
well, to abuse its power by expressing the
feeble in illegally opposing the power of
reason with It's guns. But, after all, is IL
the great and historical Nation which must
be accused, or is it her accredited repre-
sentatives who abuse their great power by
leading their Government into wrong ac-
tion. This is what has taken place in our
little Republic, which from It's geographical
position should appeal to its protection. or
certainly to its impartiality. The United
States is our senior.
A civil war prevails, merchant ship
the lIaytian Republic-sidcs with the
rebels, interieres with our Affairs, trans
ports arms and materials Of war, soldiers
and delegates for the Insurgents A
blockade is declared and In defiance OF all
rights this vessel forces this blockade
after having attempted TO stir up tho peo-
Pile OF peaceful towns TO revolt. The cap
ture is made after the blockade has been
duly established. and after due judgment
this prizc has been declared legal one.
Nothing can be said in, defense. No
argument, no protcstations eau be made
against it, as II is clear and evident that
the vessel is legal prize. But here we
have Mr.. Thompson, Consul for the
United States, who. notwithstanding the
declared opinion OF the American press.
that the United States Cabinet should not
join in with the rebels against friendly
nation, but on the contrars should abide
with judicial decree This We submit
TO the Judgment OF the Pn,ss OF America
and Europe.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-09
YEsrERDAy's SESSION.
The Busine-s Transacted by the Asso.
ciation-Jbe Late rr. Percy.

Special Dispatch 10 The Appeal
Jackson, Miss, Jan. S-1hc Mississippi
Bar Association continued iH conyen.
ton this morning. Mr.. Walkers rcsolu-
licn, THAT II Is not advisable 10 discon-
tinuc the appointment Of the judiciary" "
was referred, together with an amend
mcnt offered by Mr. Bnnilcy, that no
person shall he ineligible Tor Governor
for a second term. \
Col Nugcn,, for the special committee,
offered feeling and appropriate rcsolu-
ton 10 the memory Of Col. w. A. Percy.
II was decided that all papers hereafter
read before the association by invitation
be printed a. part Of the minutes. A
resolution thanking the Hon. j. Ran.
dolph Tucker for his able address, and
asking a copy for publication, was
adopted.
The Committee on Education aud Legal
Admission 30 the bar, recommend the
adoption OF the paper read by the Hon.
Fred. Beall, and that a bill be drafted in
accordance Herewith.
A resolution was adopted authorizing
the Executive Committee 10 arrange the
program for next meeting.
After announcing Of the following com.
miltees the Association adjourned.
Judicial, Administrative aud Remedial
Procedure W. 4. Houston, H. III.
Thompson, Il. q. Beckett, r. 4. Melville.
Legal Education aud Admission 10 the
Bar Fred. Bcall, r. NJ. Miller, W. NJ,
Rodgers, H. q. Hudson, W. u. Walker
Jurisprudence, Law Reform l.. Bramc,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-09

Walter Trotter ]. NJ. Arnold, J. h. Chris
man, Il. \. Miller
Grievances w. T. Houston, NJ. f.
Smith, W. II, Boyle, S, A. Witherspoon,
]. s. Sexton.
The banquet at the Edwards House last
night, arranged by the Executive Commit
tee of the Bar Association, and given in
honor OF the Hon. j. Randolph Tucker,
was one of the most elegant affairs ever
given in this city. There were covers for
100 people, aud the tables were filed with
all the dclicacics obtainable, literally in
tcrspcrscd with tho substantial of all varc-
ties. Champagne and other wines flowed
freely, and il would he hard TO assemble
more brilliant or interesting asscmblagc.
The Hon, f. II. BrisIow, of Aberdeen,
presided Us master OF ceremonies, and he
brilliantly and successfully acquitted him
self His introduction Of the various
speakers was very witty and happy, and
was one of the features OF the occasion.
The following toasts We're announced
and responded TO by the gentlemen
named:
"faclc Princops, the Representative Of
All that is Elevated in Our Profession, "
by Judge II. \. Hill.
mississippi and Virginia." Capt John
A. Fcwcll
"Tho rrcss The Auxiliary Of the Law,
the Nindicator OF Rights and the Rcdresscr
Of Wrongs" j, l., Powers.
"rho South, the Hon. j. r. Tucker.
"rhc Judiciary" Judge l.. MclAurn.
"Thc State of Mississippi" Gov. Lowry.
woman" the Hon. Martin Marshall.
Besides the above there were several
impromptu toasts, one being The Chan.
ccllor Without District" Tho Hon. l..
McLaurin being one Of the ChancelloB
whom the recent bill napportioning the
State leaves without district, was called
upon TO respond, which he did in very
humorous aud pleasing manner