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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-05-09
TAKING MINES.

There is no doubt but the question
IA good deal of discussion and atten-
ton in the coming constitutional con
vention. There is "a strong feeling hat
well developed and paying propert les
should bear a portion OF the taxa
ton. Five years ago, when the pres
ent constitution was being framed we
did not favor the taxing OF mines,
believing it would discourage capital
lists and retard development. Our
views have been modified only to this
extent. that we believe the output OF
mines should be taxed. When u mine
becomes II producer, having regular
output OF bullion, the intrinsic value
OF which is readily ascertained, we can
see no reason why it should not be
taxed. The owners of such proper
ties are usually rich men. who would
not suffer by taxation: why exempt
them? Fictitious values are generally
placed on prospects, and the owners
have in most cases put in their time
and money without any returns. II
would seem impossible to tax anything
upon which true value could not be
placed, and nothing should be done to
discourage prospecting or develop
ment. 1t is only after certain condi-
tions have been reached that taxation
should begin. When u man or com
pany has obtained tangible wealth
why should they not pay n tax on it
as long as it exists?
1t will be claimed that mining is
venture. IA hazardous and risky bust
ness. But it Is not SO much so as it
used to he. Capitalists know pretty
nearly what they are buying. 1t has
been demonstrated that there are
other indust ries in the territory that
are hazardous. We question very
much whether mining is more so than
the range cattle industry, yet there is
no thought of exempting stock from
taxation. The wool grower may lose
hall OF his band in one night yet he
pays taxes on what he has left Crops
may fail ranchmen two years in sue
cession yet they keep right on paying
taxes and struggling to live. while the
wealthy nonresident mine owner
lives in a palace bought with dividends
from Montana properties. Let the
mines bear Just proportion of the
taxes necessary to maintain the new
state government.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-05-09
Administrators Notice Of Sale Of Real Estate.

Notice is hereby given that in pursuanc,
OF an order Of the Probate Court of tn,
County oi Fergus, Territory Of Montana
made ON the 2sth day of March. 1883
in the matter of the estate of James A
Coppe,lge, deceased. the undersigned tn,
administrator vi said estate, will sell a
publ auction, to the highest bidder, foi
cash. aud subject to confirmation by said
Probate Cont ON Monday, the 27th day
of May. 1889, at 10 o'clock a. M, at the
front door 81 the Probate Court, in the
rof Lewistown. County of Fergus. NJ. T..
all the right. title. interest aud est a t. of the
said James \. Coppedse at the time Of his
death, and all the right. title and interest
that the said estate has. by operation al
law or otherwise. acquired other than ar in
addition to that of the said James A. Cop
pe,lge at the time Of his death, in and to all
those certain lots, pieces or parcels Of land
situate. lying and being in the said County
of Fergus. Territory of Montana, and
bounded and deseriI,ed as follows. to-wit:
The mort heast quarter Of the southea II
quarter of section twcnt y-fpur ca, in
township fifteen tl5) north, of range eleven
I'D east. and lots number two (2) and
three t3) and the southeast quarter Of the
northw quarter Of section nineteen 40.
in township fifteen 40 north. Of range
twelve ~ east. containing one hundred
forty-ive I 10 aud - 100 acres, more or
less, according to- government survey.
Terms aud conditions III sale: Cash at
time 81 sale. Deed ut expense of purchaser.
Rrpoir vox ToBEL, JR.,
Administrator III the estate Of James A.
Coppclse. deceased.
L-wistown, VI. T.. April -, 1859.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-05-09

location for the elevator being surveyed
and chosen by Mr.. Hague. OF the geological
survey corps. A- that digniiary. who j.
still holed up in his winter quarters at
Washington, is not expected to assume his
post in the park before June |, Col. May
will endea vor to have IA location made I'M
der the direction of Capt. Harris and As
sstant Engineer l.amartine. The cage of
the elevator Mr.. May proposes to erect viii
be large enough to accommodate about iif-
teen people. and the same is Ia b-operated
by power from a thirty-two horse engine.
When complctcd the elevator will cover "a
distance Of about $50 feet, aud will be "a
very unique and useful contriyanre. Fan
tsrI,ri-c
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-05-09

Butte dist rict. "a few miles distant
from Maiden i also rich in gold and
silver, and some of the claims now
being worked would keep a good-sized
stamp mill III operation.
a railroad to the Judith range IL
the next important thing to be lookel
for Mr. Hauser, who is Interested in
the Northern Pacific branches, will
not overlook this mineral region in
the construction OF a feeder. Another
season should see the road completed
With good mines III the centre OF
the county. employing hundreds OF
men, with railroad facilities close at
hand. our towns will rapidly increase
in population, and property in value,
while the products Of he soil will find
ready sale.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-05-09

The centennial celebrations through
out the United States give unmistak-
able evidence of the patriotism of the
people and the permanency OF our form
OF government. For hundred years
monarchies have watched the strug-
Cling young republic with doubt born
of hope that its system would eventu-
ally fail, but alas, after hundred
years, it is stronger than ever, while
monarchies are beginning to crumble.
A government in which tine whole
people have a voice is indestructable.
Danger lies i'm restricting the liberties
of the people and placing power in the
hands of the few America for cen
fury has welcomed the oppressed OF
every nation and they have been so
moulded and transformed in this free
land that they have become the most
devout worshipers at the republics
shrine. The ioundation OF this govern
ment was Land by grand and patriotic
men the thoughts OF whom thrill
svery American and kindles anew the
spark OF patriotism in each breast.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-05-09
A BRIGHTER OUTLOOK.

The sale of the Spotted Horse mine
at Maiden to a wealthy syndicate, is
We believe, but the entering wedge that
will open up the vast deposits of ore
which this district contains. Though
one OF the youngest districts in Mon
tana as regards discovery, it has been
an almost constant producer. With
works OF greater capacity, large shifts
OF men and abundant capital, rapid
progress should he made in the dwell
opment of the mines, and bring
them to the attention OF the world
1t is believed there are number of
properties at Maiden that will yet
prove as valuable as the Spotted
Horse, when developed. The Cone
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-05-09
About the Game and Fish Warden.
ITIcA. Won't. April Is. Is

Iuca, Mont, April rs, 1889.
EDIToRs ARGUs. ! wish to make "a few
statements ia Your columns in regard q the
appointment Of a game and fish warden.
nder the mistaken idea that the office
would be held by the year, at SloO a
month, I started out With q remonstrance
against the appuint ment being made, but
being informed that it was only for three
months out of the year. concluded il
would not pay for the trouble. But that
only makes less expensive, hut not less
useless place for some man of leisure.
1t seems that report has been extsn-
sively circulated that the game and fish
laws are disrrgar.l-d in this end Of the
county. II is reported that certain par
ties have been killing game and selling it in
N~ihart This. | am almost certain, is a
false report. live within ten miles Of the
county line, and have never heard of il
till the question arose in regard ioappoint-
ing game warden. For those that may
he ignorant of the distance from Neihart To
the county line, will state that it mus. be
thirty miles distant at the nearest point.
with nearly all the Belt mountains on the
Meagher county side. II does not seem
probable that hunters should travel 50 far
and leave the mountain range % hunt game
In conversation with one of the strongest
adherents of the warden law I asked him if
he knew Of any person killing and selling
meat. lie said be did not lately, but he
had heard Of it. lie said he had frequently
bought meat out Of season several years
ago. ! asked il he knew of any instance Of
game and fish laws being broken in the
past two years. lie said he had killed
chickens himself, and Also accused me ~
doing the same. But in defense Of my
innocence ] will state that am n
very poor marksman-I always miss. So
here is the extent Of the game. laws being
broken in this end of thecounty. Since the
law passed two years ago forbiddug the
sale Of meat there has been very little game
killed out of season, and fer that matter
very little in season, and as n result game
has increased very rapidly. As the law is
now, il will lie only an insignificant sum for
the county to pay, and believe il will lie
generally hoped that il will not be increased
until there is more call for il than at
present.
JAMES ErTIEx.
As regards the tenure of office the law
reads that such game and fish warden
shall hold his office for not less than three
nor more than nine months in the year"
The law was published in the Angus Of
March 1th.--Eps
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-05-09

ions I.n.NoEH. Plaintiff.
vs.. Summons
CHRISTINA BEAN.EG, Defendant.
The people of the Territory OF Montana
send greeting 30 the above named defendant:
You are hereby required tn appear in
an action brought against you by the above
named plaintiff in the District Court of
the Fourth Judicial District Oi the Terri
tory III Montana. in and for the county Of
Fergus, and To answer the cOmpl amt
filed therein within ten days exclusive of
the day of service) after the service on
you of this summons, il served within this
county; or. if served out Of this county,
but in this district, within twenty days;
otherwise within forty days. or judgment
by default will be taken against you, ac.
cor,ling to the prayer of said complaint.
The said action is brought to dissolve
the bonds Of matrimony now existing be-
tween John Branger. the plaintiff in this
action, and yourself. Christina Branger the
defendant therein, on the grounds that on
or about the hrst day OF March, 1882, said
defendant, disregar,Iing the solennity of
her marriage vow, wilfully and without
cause deserted and abandoned the plaintiff,
and ever since has and still continues sd to
wilfully and without cause desert and aban-
don the said plaintiff and to live separate
and apart from him, without any sufficient
cause or any reason, and Against his will
and without his consent.
And you are hereby notified that il you
tail to appear and answer the said com
plant, as above required, the said plaintiff
will apply tn the Court for the relief de-
mandrd therein, and will take judgment
against you according to the prayer thereof
Given under my hand and the seal of the
district Court of the Fourth judicial
District, OF the Territory of Montana, III
and Tor the county oi Fergus, this
sixth day of May, in the year of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and eighty
nine.
SEAL W NJ. to.kgIIL
Clerk.
By tH,ELEs =. FELL,
Beputy Clerk.
ErpoLr NoN ToErf, In.
Attorney for Plaintiff
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-05-09

Not II tit, but an expression of delight.
About n week ago, says n Los Angeles,
Cal. druggist, - 'hinaman came in with II
lame shoulder. ! sold him "a bottle Of
'hamberlain's Pain Balm and guaranteed
that it would cure him. H. came in again
last night, aud as soon rs he got inside the
door began to swing his arms over his head
like an Indian club swnger. | thought the
blamed fool had "a tit. but he finally stopped
long enough to say. Medicine velly line
velly fine: allie same make me feel Ileniy
good. " Chamberlain Pain Balm is with
out an equal ior sprains. rheumatism.
aches, pain, nr lame back. For sale 10y
" W. he Witt.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-05-09
All Quiet in Oklahoma.

CHICAGO, May l.-t;eneral Crook has
received the following telegram from
General Merritt i'm regard to Okla
homa: Everything continues quiet
Local town governments are practi-
cally established. | propose TO visit
the Cherokee outlet and after arranp-
ing matters there will return "a head
quarters at l.eavenworth ii there are
no at her Instructions.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-05-09

The water question is again agltat.
ing Helena and number OF projects
are being considered, the chief of which
is the tapping of the Missouri river
at a distance OF twenty-five miles
from the city. A canal from that
point sufficient to supply all demands,
would cost 100000, it is claimed,
but would forever settle the question
of water supply for all purposes.
TIE project looks feasible.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-05-09

Iiic ,...,~...,iai solebraf ion. So N~..'
York surpassed anything OF the kind
ever attempted in this country. One
hundred thousand men were i'm the
procession which required nine hours
to pass a given point. Chauncy NJ.
Depew was the orator OF the day, while
brief addresses were made by Presi-
dent Harrison. ex-Presidents Cleveland
and HAYES
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-05-09

The decrease of the national debt
during the month OF April was s13,
O7S.265. Decrease on debt sinceJun'
30. 1883, 1868, 1892 At this rat'
Uncle sam will soon be able to buy g
new plug hat, Jack knife and a pail
OF striped brooches.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-05-09

Choteau county leads the territory
in total live stock wealth, her assess
ment value OF sheep, cattle and horses
amounting to S1,99O,2S1. Fergus
county is second and Meagher county
third, with values amounting to
81 ,577,s44 and 81 ,2s7,574 respect
ively-Helena Stock journal. Yes,
and Fergus county though the young
est OF the three, will be found in the
lead at the next assessment.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-05-09

DIR. Powell Reeves, the great cure
all" has left Helena for a more con
genial cline. His departure is attribu
ted to the new medical law. The cut
of this fellow found in some of oui
exchanges, is enough to give one al
attack OF the ''iim jams
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-05-09

When Washington was first inaugu
rated, one hundred years ago, New
York city contained a population o
100. 900. 1t now has about l, 500, 900
The population OF the United states
at that time was 5000, 900; now est
mated at 5000, 900.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-05-09
Notice to Creditors

Estate Of Louis Deubcll. decreased. r No
tice il hereby given by the undersigned al
minirtrator of the estate of Louis Deubell.
deeea sed. Ia the creditors of. and all per
sous having claims against. the said de-
ceased. To exhibit them, with the necessary
vouchers, within ten months after the first
publication 81 this notice, TO the said adj
ministraior ~ hi- residence near Levi.
town. IN the county Of Fergus.
Dated at lewiston May I. 1889.
j. II. SMITH
Administr a or ri Interstate of .oui-nsuhell
deceased.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-05-09

During the past week $4,000 emf
grants bound for America sailed from
the ports OF Liverpool and Bremen.
1t is evident that the report that four
new States have been taken into the
Union has been well circulated on the
other side OF the water. Chicago
NA~s
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-05-09

The Northern Pacific now has 2
through line to Chicago, having OBJ
tanned a lease OF the Wisconsin Cen
trail. The Northern Pacific will ope-
rate the longest line in the world, the
distance from Chicago to Tacoma
beinp 9. 39S miles
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-05-09

The Samoan conference appears to
he moving along in a satisfactory
manner. II is said the English dele
yates have been instructed to join with
the American representatives in OPP
posing German pretentions to special
rights
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-05-09
Notice to Creditors

Estate Of John u. Sholes, decrease No
tice is hereby given by the undersigned, al
ministraior of the estate Of John II. Sholes
deceased, to the creditors of, and all per
sons having claims against, the said lie
ceased, To exhibit them, with the necessary
vouchers within ten months after the first
publication Of this notice. to the said all
ministrator at his residence near Lewis
town, IN the county Of Fergus.
Dated ut I..wisiown. May I. 1889.
j. II. SMITH
Administrator of the estate of John u
Sholcs, deceased.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-05-09

Pascal says ''man is mere bundle
of uncert ainties." But there were no
bustles in Pascal's day or he never
would have made such IA mist AXE as
IN the sex
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-05-09

W. II. Barnum, chairman of tn.
democratic national committee. died
in New Haven, Conn. on April 3oth
lie had been an invalid for some time
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-05-09

Gallatin, a county where prohibi-
tionists are rs numerous "a ground
squirrels, is goiI,, to have n S2'D,WW
distillery.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-05-09

Mont ana is not the only region that
has been suffering from the lack OF
rain. Minnesota and Wisconsin are
having "A drouth.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-05-09

Prohibition was defeated in Massa
chus-tts last week 10y nearly 10000
votes
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-05-09
Notice to Creditors.

Estate of Wenzel Wocasck. ceased. - No
tice is hereby given by the undersigned. all
minist rator of the estate of Wenzel Wocasek,
deceased, to the creditors of. and all per-
sons having claims against, the said de-
ceased, to exhibit them, with the necessary
vouchers. within four months after the first
publication OF this notice, to the said all
ministrator at Maiden, in the county oi
Fergus. Mont.
Dated April 10, 1889.
FRANK WoCAsEK
Administrator of the estate OF Wenzel Wo-
casck. deceased
April IL
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-05-09
SUMMONS.

In the District Court Of the Fourth Judicial
District of the Territory OF Montana, in
and for the County OF Fergus.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-05-09

HELENA. MONTANA.
IspEffSpEsT frBII>hI>" co, PuBLIsHF.s.
Has the largest circulation of any paper in the
Territory. Located at the Capital il is the organ
of the dominant party, and contains the lafes
oeal, Territorial aud Geographic news
Daily, Per Wear. Si2, Cash Tn Advance
weekly a. ~
- not Paid 1 - d a ne
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-05-09

ES-Dur trains AT Great Falls make close
connections with the stages for the above
points. The stages depart from Great
Falls daily except sunday, aud arrive
daily eXceptiMonday.
PIP. SHELBY.
General MsSag~r.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-05-09

Has attained a standard Of excellence which
admits Of no superior.
It contains every improvement that inventive
genius, skill AID money produce.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-05-09
wooL-sToRINc FACILITIES

bank
oil WOOL WOOL Growers the Judith
'ns inc most convenient haul woolw
desiring to sell or ship
MISC
ho bors hers seeking locations will find
obtainin
KINDS AT BED Hock PRICES. Also, Iandin
AT'oRDERS By MAIL GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-05-09

EupnLr VoN ToErf. In.
Attorney for Plaintiff
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PEgsicIous WEEDS
Heg Their seeds Are Scattered By the Odd
Bsnds ri Winter.

'A1 - "hNA
There ii Z kind Of winter seeding
not generally entering into the piaa o.
the average farmer. Winter Is N
thought associated with 4 period q
rest and comparative death in the
vegetable world The winter wheat
Iies dormant IL il frozen bed beneath
the white blaukss Of fallen snow. and
the ears 81 corn selected for next
spring seeding are stored out d the
reach Of the mice in the crib. Al
meadow and pasfgfe land sleep Or
until Weakened BY the silent quicken
ing Of the spring. SeYertheIess there
Is . work going forward through the
short days ana long nights Of the 81
yere months IN the dead 81 winter.
Every gust Of Wind that hurries og
the street corner and dies away III
~TaOrneutary calm: every giant gale
which ONE down from the frozen
North aud sweeps Whole States With
a besOm u relentless fury. may carry
with il the germs 81 weeds and deposit
them In some eeear place where The
spring u hnd= and quickens them
into new life.
All s9wings are not confined 10 the
ne1Iy-harrowed field or the rich and
mellow garden. n II were 70. farming
and gardening would be d less serious
matter than It i Many leeds ike
those oil the dreaded Canada thistle
are provided with light, featbery ap-
peBdages by which the ripened seeds
take long flights In the upper air Ike
10 many miniature balloons. Other
plants, a. the burdock and beggers
lice. rely for transportation upon the
passing animals 70 which they adhere
By hooks. thus stealing aride. Others
still are left without any special struct-
ure for migration, and must therefore
depend in part upon the fayoring con-
ditions Of winter. The various sorts Of
tumble weeds break up into a number
Of parts. or by a decay Of the main
stem at its union with the soil the
whole plant Is get free and blown By
the wind where it Iisteth. There are
many weeds which remain upright
with their seed-bearing portion above
the fallen snow and when the smooth
crust Of ice forms over all. the seeds,
loosened by the Clements, are blown
for miles owe the frozen surface only
To find Judgment in some ditch, hollow
or other place Of safety. This helps
to explain how m%aryeIously weeds
spring up in cultivated ground
hmerican AgrtcuHuyt&..
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-01-18
Good Floors For Stables.

A great deal has been written about
clay, stone, concrete and brick AZ ma
terials for the floors Of stalls and loose
boxes. The theory il that earth Is
soft and moist for the horses feet and
that next 70 the original soil other
cool moist material Is desirable. Ia
practice q stall or box with no other
floor than clay soon becomes an Of
fensigc quagmire, q stone floor II cold
and hard, concrete Is soon broken up
by the continual stamping Of the iron
shod feet. and bricks absorb offensive
fluids 10 "A greater extent than wood.
a floor Of good sound spruce or pine
pIanks, thoroughly soaked through
With crude petroleum. viii resist
dampaess and decay for g long time
and keep clean and wholesome. In Il
sta q double floor i laid, the lover
course t~ransyerseiv Of the stalls, and
the upper one lengthwise and Extend
ing back only Us far ~ the stall Itself.
There should be q very slight slope
10 the rear for drainage. II Is Il se-
rions mistake to make the slope TOO
steep, rs IL compels the horse 10 stand
in an unnatural position with a con-
slant strain upon the rear tendons Of
the iegs-AD1ertcaD 1grtcatturist.
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Mud on the COWS should not bs
allowed. Use the brush. A cow
should be- kept az clean AZ a horse.
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