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The St. Johns herald., 1890-05-01
Life of Crime.

The Squire brothers were wealth.
 cattlemen. All three of them wer, intelligent, well educated and O
 free and generous nature, calcu lated to engage the sympathy ofthc simple people among whom they lived. One of them, the leader oi the brothers, was even said to have had taste for metaphysics and to have studied for the ministry.
 They had a sister, a beautiful woman, for whom any one of them would have given his life. She was addressed by an officer of the con- stabulary and she rejected him. He became enraged and insulted her.
 Then began tragedy which last ed five years. She told her brothers what had happened, and her meta physical brother went and killed the officer. Five of the constabulary were sent to arrest him, and they were killed by the three Squire brothers. Then these cattlemen became outlaws. Ishmaelites, whose hands were against the hand of every man who did not belong to the rural population.
 They covered themselves with steel armor, worn under their cloth ing, and bullets glanced from their bodies until the constabulary thought they had charmed lives. They would ride into a town in day time, disguised and armed to the teeth, enter a bank "hold" up every man in the place and every one who came there until they had secured the money. Then they would mount their swift horses and fly to the bush. The country people were still in sympathy with them and would not reveal their movements, and almost every day the papers had accounts of fresh depredations. This sort Of thing lasted for five years. It was the continual sensa ton of the cities and the continual dread of the bankers. Finally the end came.
 One of their country friends be- trayed them and revealed to the constabulary of Sydney the time when the Squire brothers would | make a descent.
 When the brothers came no one knew them in their disguise, and they went to a hotel and held up everybody before it was known that they were in the city. They were masters of the hotel and were drinking wine in the dining-room when large force of the constabu- lary entered.
 There was a desperate encounter, in which number of the constab- ulary and one of the Squire broth CTS were killed, One of them was captured and one-the metaphysi- cal brother-escaped to the street. He dashed for his horse, but was shot in the leg below the armor The bullet broke the bone and he could go no farther. The constab- ulary rushed upon him, and after he had killed three of them he fell, shot through the brain.
 The dark chapter closed in 1880 with the execution of the other brother with two comrades. Their ; sister was the only survivor of the family. Her insult had been avenged, but at a terrible cost Ex.
 Everywhere preparations are be- IL, Ao ( l.o olo N,.,o t--
The St. Johns herald., 1890-05-01

The European syndicate that was formed, with an almost fabulous capital, to control the African dia- mond market and stay an impend- ing precipitation in prices, it is re- ported, has met with a large meas ure of success,
The St. Johns herald., 1890-05-01

The London Financial News says that "exlsting conditions are dis tinctly favorable to cheap money, and if We are not quite on the eve of a 3 per cent standard, we are, at all events, within measurable dis tance of reduction of at least ] per cent on the present minimum" :"
The St. Johns herald., 1890-05-01

At a wedding-As she moved up the aisle an usher stopped her and said, Pardon me, are you mem- Der of the family?" ''No," she an- swered sweetly, "I am not, but give me good seat, for I might have heen,"
The St. Johns herald., 1890-05-01

Mrs. Jefferson Davis now writes a V before her name, which is not intended for her Christian name, Varina, but as an abbreviation of veuve-widow. In doing so she is following an old Louisiana custom,
The St. Johns herald., 1890-05-01
The Child'S Life of Christ.
INTRODUCED BY REV. J. L. HURLBURT, D ..

| INTRODUCED BY REV. J. L. HURLBURT, |. D The writer of successful juvenil'
 books can command almost his owr
 price-in fact, such is the demand for this class of literature that many of the leading writers of the pres ent day are devoting their talents exclusively in this direction. Every where people, authors and publish CTS alike are beginning to realize the fact that 1t is of the utmost inn portance that good, wholesome books should be placed in the hands of the young, and to-day hundreds and thousands of copies of books of this kind are sold yearly. Recog- nizing this fact the great London publishing house of Cassell & Co.,, one of the largest concerns of the kind in the world, whose establish ment covers over an acre of ground have been for months engaged in the preparation of Life of Christ, which should be especially adapted tor the young, That they have suc- ceeded in producing a book of rare beauty and practical value in the household will be seen at glance. Eminent writers have been engaged to prepare the letter press, large force of the ablest artists have sub mitted designs for the illustrations and for the covers of the book, and out of all these the publishers have selected in the neighborhood of 300 as in their judgment worthy of place in the work. The book. con- tains over 700 pages, the print is ex- ceptionally large and clear-as it should be-the paper finely calen- dered, and the binding elegant and appropriate, English silk cloth with gold and antique side stamp. A beautiful feature being a representa- ton stamped in gold on the side of the book of the Savior blessing a little child by the roadside. It is 10 estimate the real val ue of a book like this to every God fearing man, woman or child. We seem 10 be actually present and with our own eyes the won 1erful panorama of the Bible and | Bible lands, also all the remarkable 1 events connected herewith. All classes of people, and especially the young, will read this book with as much enthusiasm as they would the most thrilling story of adventure,
  and in doing so they will uncon- c ously acquire a thorough knowl- ,dge of the Bible. In this way thousands of young people will be induced to become Bible readers who would otherwise never look within the sacred pages.
 We predict for this work the same phenomenal sale in this country hat it is being accorded in Eng and. It is not only a book which n our judgment will sell readily, put one which deserves to sell-the I g'avings alone, constituting as hey do complete Biblical art gail cry, are worth the price of the book md 1t ought to be in the hands of he children in every home in this country. The History Company, he well-known publishing house of 23 Market street, San Francisco, nave, by special contract with Cas- ell & Company direct, secured the ale of the work for the Pacific Coast. Agents and parties who de- ire to introduce the work should at once with The His ory Company at the above address.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1890-01-09
ELECTION OF SENATORS.

The Montana legislature devoted
last week to the election of United
states Senators. The Republicans for
first choice. elected Col. Wilbur +.
Sanders, who received the unanimous
vote OF his party in joint assembly.
For second senator there was some
thing of a contest. The most promi-
nent candidates, were II. c. Power.
Lee Mantle, Hershield and Richards.
Judge Knowles had friends working for
him, but he promptly informed them
mat he was not candidate. The
fight lay between Mantle and Power.
the former coming from the "west
side" was not without some prestige.
but there was lack of harmony on the
other side OF the range. Capt. Couch,
of Butte, whoever he isl was working
against Mantle, and there
being no disposition to unite on some
one else from that side, the election
OF Mr.. Power was made comparatively
easy. lie was chosen on the second
ballot, receiving 35 out of IS votes.
The Democrats also gathered their
forces and jointly voted for senator's.
The vote resulted in the election of
W. A. Clark and Martin Maginnis as
5. Il. lIauser was thought
to be a sure winner for first place
prior to the baIlotlng, and how he
'ame to fall by the wayside is not
lear.
The senatorial squabble is now over
so far as the legislature is concerned
)ut the contest will be carried to the
United states senate, when an inves-
'Ieation will undoubtedly follow be-
ore any senator is allowed to take his
eat.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1890-01-09

gan. Illinois. South Dakota and New
Mexico. Whether Montana is repre-
sented or not our cattle men will be-
Interested in the proceedings OF the
convention or any investigation that
may take place. A great many attrib-
ute the depression in prices wholly to
over-production instead OF the combi-
nation known a. the Big -Four. g"
Yet consumers are paying Just "a high
prices for beef as they did when the
growers were getting fifty per cent.
more for their cattle. An overpro-
duction should bring down the prices
to all. Cattle men shipping from q
long distance appreciate the advan-
tages OF a central aud ready market,
but they cannot afford to pay too
great IL tribute for the convenience.
1t may be necessary for cattle men
to combine in measure and try and
force better prices. Cattle have been
crowded on the market too rapidly.
placing growers at the mercy of the
combine.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1890-01-09
JUDITH VALLEY LOCALs.

representative Waite last week made a
flying visit to- his ranch near Utica.
Miss Lena Niles of Philbroek left las,
week Tor Lswistown, where she will ente,
school.
Mr.. McSweeney Of Willow creek spsut
several days Of last week in Philbrook foy
the benefit Of his health.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dougal McGrsgor came
down last week from the coal mine and
spent the holidays with friends.
The recent cold snap caused our local
thermometers to hump themselves and
seek the seclusion of their holes, which they
effectually succeeded in doing.
A freighter by the name Of &C. Hoyeand
ri Billings, ON his return homeward last
week from Lewistown, was taken dow,
with pneumonia at Tom Gregory's place
on East Buffalo creek. lie is now con.
valsscent.
Mr.. Jaekman. who has been employed
Tor some time on the ranch sf Can't. Hob
son, was on Christmas day knocked down
ana Tell upon by "a colt. a severe concu.
sion oil the brain was the result, and he ba,
been lying dangerously i'll since.
Many Of our best people are lust now
bus'ly engaged in the pIebear pastine ,f
'neezng and drying their handkerchiers bv |
he parlor stove. Ia more puprtilieu.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1890-01-09

A call has been issued by William l..
Black, chairman of the committee
appointed to investigate the cause of
depression in the cattle business, for
an Interstate convention of cattle
men to meet at Fort Worth, Texas.
on March IL. This call has been fol-
lowed by an address to the cattle
industry OF Texas and other states,
signed by all cattle organizations of
Texas and many large cattle owners OF
Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Colorado
and Illinois. The address sets forth
Mt length the Importance OF cattle men
agreeing upon some uniform plan OF
conducting their business in the future
to defeat the combination of buyers
in the prominent markets OF the
country. Governors of the following
states and territories have, so far.
agreed to appoint delegates to the
convention: Texas, Nebraska, Kan
sas, Arkansas, Iowa, Kentucky, Michi-
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1890-01-09

The Helena journal holiday edition.
which, by the way, is very credits able
production, presents some interesting
school statistics. The public schools
have made great progress in the past
few years, and it is safe to say Mon.
tana is far ahead OF many of the old
states in educational matters. In
1873 there were only 81 districts; in
1888, 3l6. In 1873 there were
but $500 school children; in 1883
21,594. County school taxes collected
in 1888, s31, $50; in 1888, S252,417.
Value OF school houses, in 1873,
$21, 1872; in 1888, $646,67O. The
above are only few figures taken
from the Journals table, but they are
sufficient to show a healthy and sub
stantial increase in all that pertains
to our public schools. The figures for
1880 are not given, but it is thought
the increase over 1858 will reach 20
per cent. except in those items per-
tanning to taxation.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1890-01-09
ANNUAL BANK STATEMENT.

| The annual statement of the Bank
OF Fergus County appears in this
Issue. \ careful review OF same will
satisfy all OF the stability OF the insti.
tuition, while the advantages to resi-.
dents of Fergus county cannot he
computed.
Commencing business June 90. 1887.
with a capital stock OF $50, 900, i'm
two and one-half years the resources
OF the bank foot up s22i, O67.42,
remarkable showing for so young an
institution and sparcely settled field.
Though the greater number of our
citizens are patrons OF the bank there
are many residents OF Fergus county
who still continue to do business
through outside banks. Their right
to do so cannot be questioned: vet
when the advantages OF n home bank
ing house to all citizens and the
county are duly considered. it would
seem advisable to give it an undivided
N'''''-N' but ioI our lOtH1 D1llE
our farmers and stock men. when in
need OF temporary financial assist
ance, would have to deal with institu.
tions having no common interest i'm
their prosperity or that OF thecountv.
The earnings from the loan would b,
so much money taken out of the
county. The placing OF our county |
bonds to advantage would have been |
almost impossible but for local com
petition. When these points are duly
it would seem advisable to
our financial transactions
With our home bank, so long as it.
tanding is equal to any outside house.
n proportion to capital stock.
by increasing the stock 80 per cent.
II to 100000, the bank will he en-
'bled to greatly increase its business
md insure needed accOmmOdationsto
il within the borders of our county.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1890-01-09

Holiday Inter-Mountain: The great.
est copper mine, the greatest silver
mine and the greatest gold mine in the
world are located in Montana, being
respectively the Anaconda, Granite
Mountain and Drum Lummon. The
first is located in Silver Bow County
within half mile Of Butte; the second
in Deer Lodge County, near Philips
burg, the third i'm Lewis and Clarke
County at Marysvile. The Granite
Mountain is the best dividend paying
mine on the continent. 1t pays $780,
600 per month to the stockholders.
The Drum Lummon produces from
$4,000 to Sl3O, 900 per month and
pays quarterly dividends of about
$1N,OOO.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1890-01-09

Hon. 4. L. Power should commence
suit against the Helena Journal for
criminal libel. The picture of him in
the issue OF January 3D., was simply
horrible. A paper may think it enter
prise to print such cuts, but it GER
tainly looks like neglect or rank stu
pIdity. Hereafter every man who is
liable to get struck with senatorial
lightning will have to carry an electro
typecut OF himself in his pistol pocket.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1890-01-09

one X. J. Emery, who has been in Che en-.
rioy oil u. W. Toole rs "A sheepherder, is
guilty Of the crime Of forgery On Christ
mas day he presented "a check at the cloth.
ing establishment Of Joe Zimmerman for
sGS. which was made payable To him by
what was supposed to he the signature Of
Mr.. Teole. Zimmerman eashe,I tn. check
and the following day placed il among
other checks for deposit to his credit al the
First National bank. The bank discovered
that the signature Of Mr.. Toole was forged.
On the same day that the check for SOS
was cashed by Mr.. Zimmerman Emery had
a check cashed far similar amount at the
grocery house of 4. Yegen x Co.. signed by
Mr.. To"le. which also proved to he "a forr.
cry. Emery has skipped to parts unknown.
and his case rests in the hands Of the proper
aut heriti Billings Gazette.
The Piegan braves are fast becoming civ
ilized. Time was when the Piegans were the
hercest and most warlike Of all the north
western tribes. The other day when Can't.
Aubrey came to Fort Benton with his
freight train Of twenty wagons to haul
agency supplies back to the Blackfoot and
Pi'gan agency. each wagon was driven by n
fhgan brave, owner 81 his outfit, who re-
ceivcs pay from the government for the
amount of freight he hauls. These braves
have discard the brecch clout and blanket
and dress in civilized garb. all the same m |
his paIefaced brother. More than this, we
noticed them critically inspecting the stocks
"f holiday goods and buying dolls. toy |
wagons and horses, aud all kinds af knjck-
knacks Tor their little boys and pirl. ~
christmas presents. Capt. Aubrey informs
us mat These Indians. under the teachinys
OF the fathers and sisters Of the Catholic
church. who have been laboriny among
them Tor years. are rapidly welding to
Christian Influences aud enter into the
Christmas holidays aud other Christian oh
servances with all the fervor Of their whit.
Press.
Yesterday morning. after breakfast wns
served I" prisoners in the county iaiI. the
mates manifested II spirit of insubor,lina-
ton and refused To- hand the dishes out ms
usual, insisting upon retaining "a certain
Tor this demand, and after parIeyinr with
mem IN vain Tor several minutes. Iailor
Terry Grifiith ordered them into the corri
i"r and then l"cking the door behind them.
disappeared, The prisoners apprehen,led
That he had gone for "a Winchester with
which to persuade them. Instead Of re-
turning with anarsenal he trusige,i upstairs.
Juggling long line of hose, and without, any
preliminary remarks turned On the water
'"d gave the gang thorough drenching.
There was no escape. and for two minutes
hey howled in unison to turn off the water. .
Jerry had not gone to his trouble Tor moth.
ne, and refused To let up until he realized .
having gotten satisfaction. The aIacrity
With which the dishes were Forthcoming
liter the water was shut of was amusing.
The prisoners spent the remainder of the
lay drying their soaked clothing. lutte
liner
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1890-01-09
MONTANA NEWS.

Miss Ella Knowles, the female LAWYER "a
Helena. has been admitte, to the bar. bav
ing passed very crcditable examination
Northern Pacific earnings for Novembe,
were 50 22O,9l1, nm increase of S322. 33C
over the same month last year. EARNING
"f the st. Paul, Minneapolis Il Manitoba
Tor the same month were 81 ,22I I2G. an
increase of $3.50, 76s.
The business at the United States Land
Office Tor the month Of December a,nourtsd
to Sl?, i9i.65, Of which the receipts from
land sold were s17.G7s.63, and from tese
and commissions 81 ,s16.O2. This makes
the quarters business amount To about
SG' 900. The total business for the wear
will reach over s21O. 7o5, making an aver.
age Of about ST. 800 month. This il
above the usual average.
The Anaconda shaft was opened last
Saturday. and il was from inspection de-
termined that the fire had been cxtinguisbe.l.
though it was deemed best to Keep all the
different apertures closed for time longer
till it In determined beyond reasonable
doubt that the fire has been entirely ex.
tingushed. But a small opening was made
and shortly after closed up. No fire. steam
ar smoke escaped, and the conclusion
reached was that everything is ia vora BILE to
the early opening Of the mines.-Int.r.
Mountain.
The first New Year calls made in Mon.
tana, according to X. Beidler, were on Jan.
!, 1864, in Virginia City. Vim. Jack WAS
the originator Of the party, and rugged up he
mule team in the old Virginia style. The
other members of the party were Y. Beid.
Ter, Neil Howey, John Featherstone and
J. ID. Rockefeller. The first and only call
was made upon Judge and Mrs. Hosmer.
The Judge came to the door and made an
speech, which was Iistened to
~ about two miners. Other calls were
made, and there are many men in Helena
o-day who will remember them.-H.l-pa
Journal.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1890-01-09

After a Two Weeks Trial a Famous Deer
Lodge Case Ends With an Acquittal.

DEER LODGE, Dee. 3l.-The case of tn.
state al Montana against Theodore Milroy
Tor the killing Of Patrick Dooley in the west
ern part of this county last March, has
been occupying the district court for tn,
past two weeks. Both Milroy aud Douley
were neighbors on William creek, and the
killing was the result Of II feu.i that had ex.
isted oet~een the men for II long time. The
evidence was closed yesterday. when the
argument began. The state was r-ure.
scented by W. :. Titus Of Philipsburg aud
Hon. VIM. Wallace 81 Helena, while the de-
Tense was represented by Knowles n Forbis
OF Butte, j. II. Duffy and the Hon. Vim. J.
Galbraith of Deer Lodge. The argument Of
counsel and instructions Of the court were
concluded this afternoon, and the jury re.
tired at > O'Clock and came in at So. m.
with IA verdict Of acquittal.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1890-01-09

Every member of the legislature is
now drawing his per diem and mileage
and it is highly important. that they
get owork and accomplish something
Tor the state. Montana is only a
state in embryo. legislation is re-
quired to give effect to the provisions
OF the constitution. Party strife
should no longer block the wheels of
business. There will be opportunities
I'm the future to take revenge.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1890-01-09

community it might be called AN epidemi,
Of 10 grippe, with Russian ''hen-flew.end
way.."
pn New Years nj ht, after the Goo,
Iehplar entertainment. "a hotse-wsrmip.
was INDUCED in at Mr.. GoodeII's eIecan,
new structure. About forty Ladies' we,,
present. aud all hands lent themselves ia
the seductive pleasure of Dame Terpsichor.
until the small hours had grown t., the u,s
turity Of daylight.
Though much can be ga i'll Of the snIuhr;,v
Of Phlbrook's climate. of the d.vo,ion a,
It's church members and Of the harmony
and accord of her citizens gensrally. her
facilities Tor educating her youth is tIecid-
ediy at fault. During the last year VIZ
nave had four months school aud that was
supported by private funds. II the day of
Judgment be not too sosn in coming Phil
brook may yet reach that plane Of com
mon decency to insist upon at least eight
months school during the year.
The Good Templars' entertainment New
Years eve in PhiIbrook was a very credit.
able affair. John Huh. the managerial.
chief, displayed the skill Of an imwressurio.
and IN matter-Sf-fact way received the
applause Of the audience whenever his psp.
erous smbonpoint was displayed in CHAD
owy curves upon the drop curtain. After
the performance supper was served for
everybody. The following was the wro.
gramne
song-"We Wish You All u Happv New
fcar"-Company.
Tablesu - Rock Of Agcs"-Mi-s Eva
Winter.
Rehabilitation WaddeII.
Tableau-"The Listener, or. Eves,lr,p.
ping'-Mrs. Mills.
"Propos'ng by Proxy
WITS Mills
'"'"'"' has. CalbreatI
'"'h Hha"".. Gray
susan Miss Lena Niles
~ '"'e''''...................... W. Winter
Tableau-"The Flower Girl of Paris~-
Miss Eva Winter.
Music "f the Birds, inst rumentaI -Mr..
&. NJ. GoodeII.
1.-The Black statue"-Miss Alic. Winter
'"' "pni
Scene from Shakspsare- Master George
Hull.
Wanted, Coarhman"-
VI :. Corwin
MARY Alice Winter
ohm Friend
Gray
has. Calbreath
Recitatioh-Miss Niles.
"Peck's Bad Boy"-Mr Goo.leil and son.
Homer.
Tableau-"The Devil Tempting and the
Angel Wceping''-Mrs. Mills, Miss Winter.
Will Gray.
sleeping 'eauty"-Miss Eva Winter.
"A Scene from the Life of Lorenzo Dow
Mrs. Mills. viii Gray, Chas. Calbreath. Mr..
'orwin.
Tableau Little Barefoot" - Ruby
;oodell.
instrumental Selection GoodelI.
Chicago Intelligence Ofiice-.Jnhn UuII A.
company.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1890-01-09

Gov. TOole and large number o.
the members of the legislature OF both
parties and lex Governor Hauser called
on Colonel Sanders, New Years day
says the Herald. Thus is swept away
the impression that when political
opponents met in Helena, the right
hand rapidly swung to the hip pocket.