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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-01-17
sixeee..h Legislative Assembly.

The counc.i was called to- order bv Terri
toriai Secretary W. u. Webb. ,hief.Iustic.
Met 'onnell administered the oath to IN.
members. Permanent organization wa.
then effected bv the election Of the follow
ing officers
President e. X. Cole. Lewis aud Clark.
county.
Chief tlerk-John u clergy 81 Deer .odre
Enrolling and Engr"--ing Clerk -Fre,I-r
ick Gilbert 81 Missoula.
Sergeant at Arms Capt. T.. y. Wyman
of Butte.
Chaplain-Rev. +. T. Webb ri Helena.
Watchman-t;corgs ". scott.
Page-Eugene :. Dickerson Of Helena.
House called to order by Territorial Au-
difor sullivan. aud member. sworn in by
Judge Bach. :. q. Murray Of Missoula was
chosen temporary speaker aud J. u. Waite
al Fergus temporary secretary. The fol
lowing permanent officers were then elected:
Sp-aker-Lee Mantle Of silver Bow.
Chief Clerk Benjamin Webster Of Cho.
teau county.
Enrolling and Engrossing Clerk Ill n. Ark.
wright Of Billings.
Sergeant-at-Arms Lund oi Helena.
Watchman-Capt. Davis Of Missoult.
Iage-DeFoe Merrinian Of jefferson.
Chaplain Rev. II. Allen OF Helena.
The only contest was the election for
chaplain. Revs. A. u. Raleigh and &. u. Al
len being nominated. The first ballot was
a tie, and ON the second Mr.. Allen was elect
eel 10y "a vote of 13 to 10.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-01-17
PUBLISH THE LAWS.

The legislature should adopt some
method for a general distribution of
the laws OF each session. The publ
cation OF the laws by piecemeal in
some "Official' daily paper, does not
answer and is money thrown away.
Provision should he made for their
publication in supplement form i'm
every paper in the Territory. TO
enact laws and then tumble them into
a conglOmerate mess between sheep
skin covers and then charge $500
IA copy, is mOkeying with the people
for whom the laws were enacted. Ii
the people are expected to obey the
laws II sh0U11 DE made possible Tor
them to become familiar with their
provisions. But few people know
anything about the laws passed at The
last general and extra sessions. They
were tcOm) piled into the costly vol
tune which now ornaments law libra
ries, and require most of lawyers
time to correctly interpret them. In
relation to this matter OF placing the
laws before the people, the New North
West says:
There are not enough copies pub
lislie'l to reach the people. The few
copies that can DE circulated to the
several counties from the edition oi
900 published by the United States,
u large number Of which are nec-s-
sarily reserved, do not even supply
the officials. and the Statutes of
Montana are to the people as the
Bible when it was chained to the altar,
and only the few might read. The
legislature should provide for the
printing OF u thousand extra copies.
which could be done for u nominal
sum when the United States edition j.
being published, and put them on sale
by the Auditor or Secretary OF the
Treasury ut cost. That is what the
L. :. does with it's Revised and other
statutes, and it is the right course.
The immediate publication in news
paper is good as far as it goes. but the
laws in that form are ephemeral.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-01-17
Better Outlook tor Woolgrowers.

Now that the outlook Tor the wool
grower is 81 full of promise. and with
II buoyant feeling pervadng the sheep
and wool interests everywhere. we can
afford to look back upon the period OF
depression with some degree OF com
placency. While we, here in America,
were suffering from the stagnation and
low prices prevailing throughout the
markets for wool and woOllens. OF her
countries were undergoing experiences
no less unpleasant. Australia, par
ticularly, was suffering from pro-
longed period OF depression. \ consul
OF the United States wrote rs follows
from Australia:
the cont nucd decline in the price
OF wool has created the profoundest
sensation here, and there is much spec
ulatiOn rs to its cause. II Is now said
that wool has reached lower figures
than during the years lS4S-y, or at
any other period in the history OF the
colonies. Good wool is quoted here
ut IL cents per pound: medium. l3;
inferior and faulty, 81. These figures
show n decline since last year OF cents
f,t,.+.+sll :.e,t, .s,,'t-t t,t,4i .ttrrf
from to > cents per pound on me
dunn, and from y. To : cents per
pound on low and faulty wool, equal
To about - per cent on good and 30
per cent on faulty and greasy"
The best OF IT is the Aust ralians are
not yet through with the depression.
Will. American sheep breetlers arr
Sheep Breeder.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-01-17

The Supreme Court OF New York
Sugar Trust. Suit WAS brought by
the state against the North River
sugar Refining Company to forfeit its
charter on the ground that- it had
virtually passed out OF existence by
selling out all it's stock to the Sugar
Trust and closing up tsworks. Judge
Barrett. who rendered the decision,
says: This combination. having
asked and accepted favor ri the law,
it canno; complain that it is taken to
task for grossly offending its letter
aud spirit. Fortunately the law is
able to protect itself against the
abuse of privileges. which it grants,
and while there is further legislation
OF both preventive and disciplinary
wrongs, yet there is an existing plain
law and plain sense TO deal with cor
porate abuses like the present abuses,
which. ii allowed to thrive and become
general must inevitably lead to the
oppression Of the people and ulti-
mately to the subversiOn OF their
political rights" 1t is refreshing to
see these grasping monOplies brought
to time occasionally by an honest and
truthful interpret OF the law. He
is n bold and honest Judge who dare>
to check their designs.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-01-17
DELINQUENT TAKES.

The total tax revenue of Fergus
county for 1883 amounts to the sum
of Sl5,9OO, of which Sl2,9lS has
been paid into the treasury. leaving a
delinquency OF S2,932. The dein-
Iuent tax list, published in his issue,
contains the names Oi but fifteen
real property holders who have failed
to settle within the time designated
by statute. The aggregate amount
due on this class OF property is Si3O,-
90. while on personal property there
still remains uncollected S2,522
When compared with some OF our
sister counties this showing is decid-
edIy creditable to Fergus and is an
other indication OF prosperity through
out the county.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-01-17
BALLOT REFORM.

Elsewhere We copy an article from
the Pioneer Press on ballot Reform. 4"
The article gives the main features OF
what is known rs the "Australian
system" OF voting, though it has been
so amended and remOdeled in this
country rs to nearly lose its iden-
tity. Ii will he seen that the Press
endorses the system as amended by
the SaxtOn ballot bill. now before the
New York legislature. 1t considers il
"the most complete and perfect repre-
sentation OF the ballot reform sys-
tenn" Whether Montana wants any
thing OF this kind or not is another
question. Ii ut first seems cumber-
some, requiring too much prepara-
ton and room for rural districts :,
while the expense for official services,
printing tickets, etc, would be con-
siderably increased over the present
system. Yet the end to he obtained
might outweigh any objections of
trouble and cost The Saxton bill
should receive the attention OF our
legislators if any action is taken in
the direction OF ballot reform.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-01-17

President Cleveland last week ten
dered W. 4. Vincent, formerly Chief
Justice al New Mexico, the vacant
iudgeshp in Montana. but that gentle
man declined the honor on the ground
that he could not accept without
making the greatest personal sacrifice
Judge Vincent had been removed from
office in New Mexico, on charges that
afterwards proved trivial. and the
President has taken the first oppor-
tunity to make reparation 10y naming
him for the vacancy in Montana. The
motives of the President are good.
so far a. they pertain to himself and
Mr.. Vincent, but the people OF Mon
tana do not want any more carpet
bag appointments from either party.
In this instance is clearly shown the
disposition to right an injury without
questioning the choice or rights oi
those most concerned There are
Democratic lawyers in Montana better
qualified for the position than Mr..
Vincent, because OF their familiarity
with the Jurisprudence OF the terri
tory. No doubt some OF them would
refuse to sacrifice lucrative business
for the hOnors and emOlumsnts that
go with the Office, yet the chances of
better compensation when Montana
becomes state and regulates sala-
ries OF her officers, should induce them
to accept. The defamation of Mr..
Ninsent will not cause weaping and
waiting in Montana.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-01-17
A New Canal Project.

W. II. Morrell Of New York was in
Chicago recently trying To interest
capitalists in the building of ship
canal between Lakes Michigan and
superior. The canal would cost be-
tween SO. OOO. 900 and $4,000. WIOaml
would shorten the round Grip distance
between Chicago and Duluth JI2
miles. The canal would lie 36 miles
long and would avoid the necessity OF
passin. through the straits oi Macki-
nae. the 500 canal and Whit efish
point. Mr.. Morrell expressed conf
deiice IN the success nj the under
taking
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-01-17

We want publication 10y posting
notices wiped of the Statutes OF the
Territory as a mOckery OF publication,
and We would like to know why "a
whole jury might not he summoned by
publicat ion to appear Tor what it now
costs to summon one by official SER
vice New Northwest. We heartily
endorse the first part Of the above
hut there might he objection to the
latter on the ground of no proof OF
service, though it would seem to he as
adequate as the publication OF any
summons. Perhaps Captain Mills
takes the ground that every man who
is fit to sit on a jury takes his county
paper, or borrOws his neighbor's. II
newspaper men had the making OF
the laws this would certainly be one
OF the points OF qualification. 1t
certainly seems like a useless expense
to keep sheriff and his deputy trav-
cling for two weeks before court con-
venes to personally serve notice on
citizens that they have been drawn as
jurors. During all this time, too, the
publishers OF the county paper are
not permitted to print the list OF
jurors for fear some OF them will
secrete themselves in the tall grass
OF take a trip out of the county to
avoid notification.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-01-17

NEW iOEK, Jan. "A committee of
clergymen Of the several denomina-
tIons who have been for some time
assist ing the executive committee OF
the centennial celebration of Wash
ngton's inauguration have prepared
an address which will he sent To the
ministers ana churches throughout he
country. The address concludes: .On
the morning of April 30, 1889. the
bells at 'O'clOck summoned the people
to the churches to implOrc the bless
ing oi heaven on the nation and its
chosen president. Werespect ully aud
earnestly request OF our frllow-cfinen~
of every name. race and creed of this
city and throughout the ent irecOuntrv.
following the example nj our ia, hers.
tn meet IN their respective places of
worship AT 80 O'Clock on the morning
oil April 30. 1889. and tn hold such
religious services of thank ssiving and
praise as may seem suit able in view OF
what God has done for us and our
land during the century which has
elapsed since George Washingt on took
the chair of state. Religion and pat
riOti>m have been united among rs as
a people from the very beginning
May they so continue forever
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-01-17

CHICAGO, Jan. SIT was stated some
time ago that President Eject Harri-
son had given Studebaker Bros. orders
for carriages for the White House. It
now transpires that Russell Harrison
was here yesterday and selected them.
They are II landau, worth 81 900, and
"a brougham, valued at 81 300. The
instructions from Gen. Harrison are
that they he finished up in the plainest
manner possible, and no gilt trappings
on either the carriages or harness will
be allowed. The two carriages will be
shipped to Washington in time for the
inauguration.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-01-17

Group Is a terror To- young mothers. g.
pecially during the winter month";, a. IL il
then most prevalent. It can always he pre-
vented. il properly treated as soon q, the
iirst symptoms appear. iIoarsene>s j. the
first symptoms; this i soon f"ll"wed hv u
peculiar, rough cough. II Chamberlain
Cough Remedy is freely given ~ soon a.
the~" sini toms appear. it will invariably
prevent lii" attack. There i, no danger in
giving the Remedy. a. it contains no iaiuri-
Gus substance For sale 10y ". W. DE Witt
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-01-17
NEWS NOTES.

Mrs. Jay Gould died at her re-i,lencs in
New York on the 18th inst.
! William OConnor has accepted Gaul.
aur's challenge to row three miles Tor
81 600 side at san Francisco about
Marh !.
I In u fight in It. Paul on the 18th inst
3 between Poles and Bavarians. two of the
latter were killed. Several Poles have been
arrested.
At Troy, y. V. on the 10th inst :, at ~
sparring exhibition between kilrain and
Mitchell, rotten eggs were thrown nj the
principals fram the gallery.
/ In II letter To the Deutsches Wochcnblait
Berlin. DIR. Gunner says lac is positive Stan
ley's expedition is not annihilated. lie
Also says he cannot fairly assume that the
Mahdi has captured Emin l,~y.
The Illinois state Federation Of Labor
which me, in Bloomington Jan. {? ap-
pointed committee of three to call upon
''ov FiIcr and ash him to pardon I he three
anarchists now in the state penitentiary.
Patsy Cardiff has Photographed his accept.
ancc III the proposition ri the California
Athletic club that he meet Jackson, the
Australian in san Franri-c" in April, the
winner to- receive So 500 aud the lns.r
S.Ioo
The secretary oi the navy has ISSUED per
empt"ry orders to hasten The work 81 pre-
pairing the nited states steamers Atlanta.
Nandalia and Mexican for sea. II j. re-
ported the last tw" will he sent Ia samoa
to reinforce the Leip-ic.
In Washington. ON the evening of Jan.l2.
a. Walker Blaine wa. alirh,inr from "A cub.
he fell and broke both homes nl his ri.b, leg
three inche. above tn. ankle. The lr;,c.
tursd bones wer, set in pIa-tcr. and tn.
young man is doing we'll.
The state railroad commissioner. of Min
nesota have pctitioned the interstate com
mere. commission to investigate the rail
roads running between 81. Paul aud chi.
cago. They allege violations nf four ar
ticles Of the interstate law.
Tw, ,bvs;cions Of Holden. Mo. pi,zer
and STAKE o,.,,rel., !, :, .,or. nj, ,h.
,o,b ;,s, ov.r -, o,d ,i;.nu,. S,,rls
,h;,,rd nm, a, revoIver and fired ,hr..
sh,,s ,w,,, which s,,,eL and lila, p;,,.,
tn. o,b., ss,;ousIv wounded :, hv.t.,dor
passenger 'ra'h running MY hhhss an
m, -, -.
c,1a,'', OF ,ra ,,,,. ,.., d.
-, 49,.
The Turf. Field and Farm says: On Tues
day W. Bolen purchased from Mr.. Bonner
the bay mare Miss Majolica. foaled May =.
1884, fsr 81 1000. She it. by >tartlc, who
trotted on the old Fleetwood track in 2:l?
aud IL out III Jessie kirk 10y Clark 'hief
Bollen bought her Tor - brood mare. She
will he trottcd the comm. season aud n rec
ord put on her.
rhn- .,unlun..nllnIli 4--,-.
Angeles. ON the authority of those who
ha We been in the secret from the first. that
George Osgood Of Pomona was the author
Of the Murrhison letter. Mr.. Osyood is ~
native of New York. - years 81 age. Ills
father is an Enelshman by birth aud re-
sides in Pomona. Murchison is the family
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-01-17

The Hon. VIM. Springer who is
laboring for the admission of Terri.
tories, exhibits more gall than judg-
ment in the names suggested for them.
Why not consult the wishes of the
people in these proposed states, i'm
this regard. Fortunately tor this
Territory its name could not he more
beautiful or euphOnious.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-01-17
Lightweight Fight.

SAN FRANcIsCO, Jan. 1O.-The light
weights. MulhOlland, champion OF
Australia, and Billy Mahan, champion
of the Pacific coast met ut the Golden
Gate Athletic Club last night. The
fight was the longest ever held on he
Pacific coast. At $50 this morning,
at the end OF the eighty-eiahth round.
the fight was declared a draw.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-01-17

1t is said that Gen. Harrison carries
life insurance OF S4O,OOO, having
added $1,000 recently. Between the
office seekingcrank and the all-around
crank. Gen. Harrison sees the danger
sirnal
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-01-17

Maud-And you are really engag ed
to Mr.. Hawkins. Ethel?
Ethel-Ics. hardly know wlct her
] love him or not. but he was So ear
nest that somehow ] could not refuse
him.
Ma,rl-Nr-; know. When refused
him last summer he told me he was
going to marry somebody or bust he
fore hristmas.-'rerre Haute Express.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-01-17
The Holiday Miner. Of Ruffe. n,

The Holiday Miner. OF Butte. has
reached us. 1t is in pamphlet form.
lbs pages, and gotten up in neatest
style OF typographical art. Will.
chiefly devoted to the wonderful city
in which it is published and the min.
ing industry, it also contains much
that is OF int crest in relation to the
territory as "a whole.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-01-17
Notice to Creditors.

Estate oi stephen Nav. decreased. r. Motto,
is hereby given 10y the undersigned, admin
istrafrix of the estate of stephen May. de-
ceased :" The creditors of. and all person,
having claims against. the said Decreased
Q" exhibit them with the necessary voirh.
ers, within four months after The tir~f pub.
LEGATION OF this notice tn the said admin
istratrix at her residence near Lewistown
in the county Of Fergus.
Dated NJ Iewistown. Mont, Dee. 10, 1855
CATHERINE MAY,
Administrators of the Estate oi stephen
Nav. decreased
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-01-17

The electo oral college met last Mon
day in the various states to determine
who was elected president last no
vember. II is rumored that a man
named Harrison won the first prize.
and one Morton. ri New York. the
second
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-01-17

The output OF the Drum Tlnmmon
mine for the month Of December was
S93,6OO, Of which the ten stamp mill
produced S1O,SOO; the ffty-stamp
mill $50, $500. and the sixty-stamp
$4,000. The working expenses were
$50 600
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-01-17

Already anxious office seekers, who
desire to till the positions OF democrats
in the territory, are prospecting fOi
testimonials. Don't be i'm rush. gen.
tlemen. At Uncle Sans board tine
first conner is not often first served
and the hungrier you appear the longer
you will probably have to wait. AT
least defer your scrambling until din
ner is ready.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-01-17

The Helena Record comes out very
strongly in favor OF suppressing public
gambling. A very long step should bt
taken in that direction, at least. Tn,
"sure thing" games should go without
delay. II is only question OF time
when there will be no public gambling
in Mont ana
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-01-17

The December report Of the Depart
ment OF Agriculture shows the value
Of the corn crop for 1SSS to be
S3l 900, 900 more than the preceding
one; wheat S7l.OOO.OW more and
oats 81, 900, 900 less.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-01-17

X. T.. Stout, OF Helena, has been
appointed by the United states to
furnish the bureau of statistics facts
and figures relative To Montana 5
resources
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-01-17
One Difference.

st. Petcr-E Enter. Why do you hes
iiate,
New Spirit don't see any usher.
I'VE have no usher- here. Sit where
you please.
dear me, How different heaven is
from u church"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-01-17

The legislature now in session should
restore to Fergus county her former
natural boundary on the west. Let
the stolen property he returned to it 5
rightful owner.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-01-17

Mr~~rS. Plumb of Kansas. and Cul-
lom of Illinois will succeed Themselves
~ the 'nited states senate.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-01-17

When you desire pleasant phy~ic, try
ST. Patrick's Pills. They can always he de-
pended upon. and do not nauseaie the
stomach nor grippe the bowels. For sale hy
W. W DE Witt
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-01-17

Tie arrival al Western cattle at
the Boston market increased during
the past year overthe receiptsof 1887,
by the number of % 1872 head.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-01-17
TOLEDO
Weekly Blad e
1899.
ONLY ONE DOLLAR.
T0LED DO

The leading Weekly Newspaper Of the
country, and the only paper edited with
reference to circulating in every state aud
territory in the Union. The Blade Is the
most popular Family Weekly, with tn"
largest aud widest circulation. II has TO-
day over lJO.0OO subscribers. aud may at
any time br found in every nook aud
corner of the United States. Al the low
-
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-01-17
Hardware Department

This is the largest and complete stock carried
Territory This stock includes Mining
Supplies all Builders
and a ful nento OF Tin and Granite
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-01-17
Confidential to Agents.

For clubs we thi, year pay the largest
cash commission for new Subscribers that
"" have ever paid, or ever paid 10y any
paper. Write ~ i"r our -"uii,irutial terms
to agents. II is easier To- r.ii~r - ,lub for
the Blade than for any other publication.
aud an active worker can earn $500 to
$500 perday ON the terms we offer Single
subscribers will remit one dollar for oi,.
year Everybody invited To- send ior free
specimens I'll terms To- agents. Address
THE BLADE,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-01-17
One Dollar Per Year

The Blade gives more reading, better de
partments and later news than any of ii-
comI,etitnrs. II Is lie lurgesl dol U llauei
published, aud its departments So care
fully edited that il cannot help but in
terest each member of ever, family. In
fuct TN. Eln,lp
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-01-17
PATE N rs

Caveats and Trade Marks obtained. aud all
Patent business conducted Tor MODERATE
FEES.
OUR OFFICE Is OPPOSITE L. =. PAT
ENT OFFICE. We have NJ sni-agrncies,
all business direct. hence can transact pat
ent business in less time aud at LESS
COST than those remote from Washington.
Send model. drawing, ~ photo. with
description We advise il patentab!e or
not, free oi charge. Onr lee IL not due
till patent is secured.
a book, How Ia Obtain Patents with
reference. to actual clients in Your State,
county. or town, sent tree. Address
q. A. SNOW co..
Opposit. Patent Office. Washington, u. g.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-01-17
Has Not an Equal.

4 specimen copy will tell mor" than We
eau give ia this advert isement. We there.
lore inyit. tNERNHosf t., -eHd their sIti.ircs,
On n postal card for "a specimen copy.
r"-Send the address of all your friend, 1T
the SAM. lime
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-01-17
wooL-sToRIMc FACILITIES.

Large Warehouse on the bank View to IN, s,i
WOO" Wool Growers in the Judith
tins the mos convenient point wool whether
desiring to sell Or ship,
a'in ana Others seeking locations the route yia Jtl ni
and uIouo raininp
E"'s ~ BED sbon az
sokbtkS BY MAIL GIVEN PROMPT ATTENIo.