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Fergus County argus., 1890-10-23
Meadow Tries Again.


The Fergus County Republican OF
the 9th inst. contains another "open
letter" advertisement of Meadow, who
aspires o misrepr->ent the interests OF
his county IN the State Senate. llIs
attemps to explain himself to the
wool men drops down to the PROPOSE
ton that the wool manufacturer gets
more protection than the grower.
But that is not the question, but
whei her he wool grower is best pro
tected by the Republican Mckinley
bill or the Democratic Mills bill. Mr..
Meadow certainly shows some discre-
tion in letting alone the only perti-
nent question he connot answer and
trying to answer sonnet hing that he
thinks his readers understand as littl,
as he does.
II evidently dawns on Mr.. McA 'ow
that his argument must appear ride
ulOus to the wool growers for h,
abandons them shortly and asks"why
should farmers and miners pay taA.s
tn support the sheep Industry
Ii he wants an answer to this simple
proposition. we would say To him, he
cause the sheep men pay taxes of thu
same kind and IN the same way to
support the farmers and the miners
The same bill that protects one oi
these classes protects all of them
In what Mr.. Meadow has to say on
the silver question, he shows simply
| that lac does not know what he j.
talking about. When he says thai
the law leaves il entirely discreet ionary
with the Secretary of the Treasury to
refuse to purchase an ounce of silver
when it suits his convenience, h,
cit her utters n falsehood or display,
utter ignorance of the law. The law
requires the Secretary to purchas,
| 4. 500, 600 cnnoes monthly and 1t l.
not discretionary. by the symptoms
we should infer that there were som,
who did not read the papers very
carefully.
Fergus County argus., 1890-10-23

4 Brussels correspondent of the
Nossische Zeitung has made list OF
the explorers who have crossed Africa
From 1902 to 1871 the feat was ac-
complshed by a Portuguese-Hono-
ratio de Costa; in 1888 and 1852 10y
Francesca Coimbra and Silva Poto;
1854 by Livingston; 1865, Gethard
Rohlfs; 1874, Lieut.. Cameron and
Stanley; then 10y Serpa Pinto, the
Italians Mattenio and Massari; Lieut..
Wissmann, who crossed from st. Paul
de Loanda to Sandani on the east
coast in 1882 to 1854; the Scotch
missi onary Arnat; the Portuguese
Capello and Ivans; the Swedish lieu
tenant, Gleerup, who needed the least
time, crossing from Stanley falls to
Bagamoyo IN six months; the Aus
trian, DIR. SEM; Stanley for the second
time, and. finally, Capt. Trivier, the
French Traveller. TIL. first explorer
was ten years, the last scarcely "a year,
in crossing Africa.
Fergus County argus., 1890-10-23
What 1t Would Mean.
Helena Ilerahl.l

\ vote for n Democratic senator in
either of the counties that elects this
year will be "a vote IN approval of the
fraud that the Democrats attempted
to perpetrate at precinct 81. 1t would
be an approval of the disgraeeiul run
away of the Democratic senator's in
disregard of their duty to their con
stituents and their official oaths to
discharge those duties. 1t would be a
deliberate invitation for renewal OF
the disgraceiul and paralyzing dead
lock OF last winter. The house is Re
publican by decision Oi the highest
legal tribunal. and this fact must he
accepted at the start. Ii a ma Ority
OF Democratic senator's should be
elected and attempt to recognize II
Democratic house, it would be simply
revolution IN defiance OF law, and all
the legislation attempted would he
utterly worthless. Ii any attempt
should he made 10y such "A house tn
impeach an officer, it would have no
more color of law than an impeach-
ment by any private individual. The
situation of last winter was bad
enough in every respect, but the elec-
tion OF Majority of Democratic sen
atOrs would surely involve us i'm n
worse condition Of things.
Both houses must he legally organ
lied before any valid legislation Is
possible. With a Republican senate
cooperating with % house that has
been declared legal, some much-needed
legislation is possible. No partisan
legislation would he attempt ed, Tor it
would he known in advance that il
would encounter executive veto. IN
any way that "A rational man can dia
gram the situation, the vote for q
Democratic senator will be a declara
tiOa in favor OF "a condition OF Things
as bad or worse than last winter
Does anybody want to see such q
calamity befall Montana i'm her first
years of statehood? The failure o
last winter has cost us thousands O
dollars in unnecessary court expense.
and has caused the loss OF taxes on tn,
Northern Pacific right of way and al
the improvements thereon. 1t ha.
caused the loss to the school fund o
one whole years rental of our schoo
lands, which We accepted with the gen
eral pledge that We would sacrediS
protect and devote TO the purpose,
for which they were given. The stat,
is holden to make good this loss. !
an inventory OF all our losses were to
be made that are charseable to tn,
conduct Of the Democratic senator.
last winter, 1t would astonish the goo,
people OF Montana. A repetition o
such folly would eternally disgrace u
and drive away from us capital am,
desirable immigration.
There is but one clear, plain remedy
and that is to send none but Republi
cans to the state senate
Fergus County argus., 1890-10-23
True Enemy Of Silver.
fInter MountaIn.l

From the hour the Bland Act became
law, silver declined. During all the
four years OF Mr.. Cleveland's admin
IstratiOn, it's downward course was
rapid and marked. Mr.. Cleveland
went into office upon pledge in favor
OF the use of silver as money; but be
tore he had taken his seat in the White
House he entered upon a violent
assault against any silver coinage
whatever. Every one OF his annual
messages, every report OF his Secre-
tary of the Treasury, denounced the
use of silver and urged congress to
stop the mints in their reception OF u
single ounce thereafter. Twice IA free
coinage bill was introduced in the
Democratic congress, and twice 1t was
beaten by Democratic votes. Nor was
anything done for silver, or even the
slightest effort made to increase its
value. England was enabled to pur-
chase it Of us at n price lowered by
our own refusal to recognize ITS none
tary value, and to coin it into Indian
money at her own coinage rates, thus
earning an enormous profit on it in
both transactions together with a.
third value by it's use IN the purchase
OF the wheat Of India, for competition
against American wheat in he markets
OF Europe. This is the Democratic
record, and yet in the present congress
the very Democrats VINO made that
record, have been posing as the valiant
supporters OF a liberal silver policy
Every man of them voted against the
bill brought in by Mr.. Carter and his
Western associates, under the terms
OF which practically the entire silver
product of America is received at the
mints freely, "A bill that has raised the
value of silver % per cent. and they
defend their course upon the curious
ground, that although this bill is very
good indeed, better one ought to
have been provided, The value OF
this criticism, coming from men who,
when they were in power, did nothing
but degrade and debase silver, is at
once perceived. Mr.. Carter fought n
great fight for silver and won it.
Fergus County argus., 1890-10-23
They Had Nerve.

KANSAS Cry, Oct. 16.-A bold train
robbery occurred in this city last
night. The Omaha express, on the
Missouri Pacific, which leaves at 500,
stopped at State Line Station, short
distance from the Union Depot Three
men without masks entered the first
chair car, where one of the robbers pre-
tended to be news agent selling news
papers. They covered the passengers
with revolvers and compelled them to
hand over their valuables and then
made their escape, just as the train
was leaving the station. There were
six passengers in the car. 1t is i'm
possible to say how much the robbers
succeeded in getting. The railroad
officials say that only one man was
robbed, and that he was standing on
the platform and the robber relieved
him OF $23. 1t is generally believed
that they got much more.
Fergus County argus., 1890-10-23

| For the encouragement OF young
men who think they can do nothing
the Atlanta Constitution has taken
the trouble to compile few statistics
which will be interesting to them.
Alexander was 33 when he died, after
having conquered the known world.
Hannibal was 30 when he led his army
across the Alps into Italy. Napoleon
had won the victories which estab-
lished his fame rs the greatest living
| master oi the science of war before lie
was ~.
Washington was 23 when he was
made commander Of all the forces OF
Virginia, and was still young man
when the war OF the American revolu-
tion broke out. William Pitt was first
minister to England at "a. Thomas
Jefferson was 3S when he wrote the
declaration of independence. James
Madison was 36 when he became the
"father OF the constitution"
Alexander Hamilton was only 30
when he wrote the larger part of the
"Feleralist," which Mr.. John Fisk
calls "the most authoritative com
mentary on the constitution that can
he found" Gnthe's sorrows of
Werther the parent of much that is
best, as well as worst in the literature
of our day, was written when he was
20. Byron's first cantO of "Childs
Harold" which placed him at once
among the most famous poets of Eng
land. was written at 23.
Ruskin was 23 when he wrote the
first volume of "Modern Painters. !"
Edison is still "a young man, and Stan
ley had found Livingstone and made
his memorable Journey across Africa
before he was %.
Fergus County argus., 1890-10-23
Democratic Consistency.

ave favor the free coinage of silver
in common with gold as "A part OF tn,
standard coin of the country. Dem
ocratic Platform 1880.
''rhe Democratic party o. the
United States, in national convention
assembled, renews the pledge OF it,
fidelity to the Democratic faith, and
reailirms the platform adopted by it,
representatives OF !SSi.-Democratit
Platform 1888"
81 recommend the suspension OF tn,
compulsory coinage OF silver dollars
directed by the law OF February. ISIS
-Cleveland's Message, Dee =. lss3.
81 have seen no reason to chanes
the views expressed in my last annual
message on the subject Of the com
pulsory coinage OF silver and again
urge its uspenslon .-Cleve Mes
sage Dec. u, 1856.
let every Democrat in Montana
sweafs by Grover Cleveland, the most
bitter enemy of silver the country cai
produce. What consistency
Fergus County argus., 1890-10-23
Why Vote for Carterf

He has been the best Representa-
Montana ever had.
He has redeemed all his pledges.
He has secured great and perma-
nont advantages to the State.
lie holds a position in Congress and
before the country which enables him
to accomplish what no other man
could do for Montana
The new silver law which has added
Millions To Montana wealth, is large
ly of his devisement.
lie led the fight i'm Congress in behalf
of the miners of Montana against the
Peon labor OF Mexico, and he won it.
lie secured the better protection of
Montana wool.
lie secured thedonation q Mont ana
OF he federal furniture and library.
lie secured two additional land
offices for the state--one at Lewist own,
one at Missoula
lie secured the passage OF law to
throw open the west end OF Crow Res
ervation to settlement.
lie obtained for Miles City the
annexation OF "a part OF the Fort
keogh Reservation for a public park
He has arranged for the removal OF
the Northern Cheyenne Indians.
lie has advanced the restoration of
the Fort Ellis Reservation to the
public lands.
He has obtained more and larger
appropriations than Montana has
| ever had before.
lie has passed more bills in eight cen
months than Toole passed in four
| years, or Maginnis in six.
lie has obtained in eighteen mont hs
more legislation OF real value to
| Montana than they both obtained in
! all the sixteen years OF their service.
In the eighteen months preceding
Carriers term 50 mineral land patents
were issued in Montana. In his
eighteen months i30 have been issued
/ In the congressional year ending
June 30, 1859, fifty new post offices
were established IN Montana. la the
year ending June 80, 1890, sixty-five
were est ablished.
Carter has extended the Star route
service by an increased mileage OF IOl :
11l miles. and the railway mail sevice
by 3S3,33S miles lie has guarded
the mineral lands for the people. Are
not these reasons enough - Inter
| Mount ain.
Fergus County argus., 1890-10-23
HOW THE BRITISH FARMER FARES.
The Free Trade Organ Declares That British
Agriculturists are Suffering Fearfully.

The facts herein recited enable tn,
Republican party to go to the farmers
of the land confident OF their approva
in the ensuing elections. Everythin.
that human wisdom could do has beer
done to remove the difficulties under
which they have been labOring and to
provide them with better, wider and
richer opportunities than they have
ever before enjoyed. That these Op
portunities have been contracted is
no fault OF Republican policy. So fan
from being due to protection, the truth
is that it has been due to the lack ol
protection. 1t has come about be
cause OF the Democratic policy de
grading and cheapening silver, and be-
cause the duties on agricultural i'm.
portations have been lower than is
fair and just. The remedy which has
been provided by the Republican party
in this congress is the only remedy
that American common sense can pos
sibly approve. For what advantage
is to be gained by opening the gates a
foot when an opening OF an inch has
already proved so unfortunate? What
advantage is to he gained by invoking
a policy here that has produced re-
suits in Great Britain so much worse
than those with which we are aillictedg
For the past two years the British
press has been filed with sorrowful
stories of poverty among the agricul-
tural tenantry. Ireland is on the verge
of another famine. On Sept. II, 1890,
the regular London correspondent OF
The New York Times, the principal
organ OF the Democratic free traders,
telegraphed that the coming winter
"threat tens to he the worst for poor
people that we have seen in "A long
time. Although the English wheat
yield has been helped somewhat by
the recent fine weather, this is hardly
more than drop in the bucket
Potatoes have gone, or are rapidly
going, all To pieces throughout these
islands. and the average oi the other
food crops is depressingly low. The
price of bread in the provinces has
already been advanced, and will soon
be put up again, and the price OF
coal is higher than it has been in
many years at this season. These
are the two great staples OF existence
among the poor in the winter, and
when they are dear human life IL
correspon,iingly cheap. What further
complicates the outlook is the belief
that. owing to the bad harvest and
stringency among the farmers, there
will be "A larger influx than usual OF
agricultural laborers into London,
nominally to seek employment, but
really to find company in which to
suffer"
This is the test lmOny of a afree-trader
to the ruinous result OF free-trade. II
recalls the knowing words OF that
American Solomon, President Lincoln,
who once remarked OF this same free
trade company: "a political party
may fool part OF the people all the
time, and all the people part OF the
time, but no political party can fool
all the people all the time" On the
very day when The Times gave this
doleful evidence of what its pet policy
had done for the British farmer. II
quoted spring wheat as selling in the
hicago market at 81. IL, Just ~ cents
higher than on the day OF Cover
Cleveland's departure from the white
House
Fergus County argus., 1890-10-23

In Miles City and Glendive there is
general disappointment at the list
lessness OF DixOn's compaign, and
the remark, "wait till Carter comes"
is heard on all sides. Everywhere is
an expressed desire to hear the Con-
gresham, and his welcome will not be
alone by Republicans. The fact that
MIR. Dixon respectfully declined to
meet Mr.. Carter in Joint debate has
detracted considerably from the en-
thusiastic alteration exhibited i'm
mediately after the State convention
when the picture of that gentleman
adorned very blue ribbon on the
lapel of Democratic coats. Since his
speeches in this part Of the State, the
true inwartlness of his decIination to
enter Joint discussion is fully UNDER
stood.
Fergus County argus., 1890-10-23
Trout in an Artes ian Well

An artesian well was some wears
ago sunk on the beach Mt San Buena-
ventura, Cal, five feet from high-water
mark. At n depth of about lI3 feet
a strong flow OF water was obtained,
spouting thirty feet above the ground
Some fish were observed IN he waste
water, and an examination of the we'll
revealed the fact that it was filed
with young trout. They We're per
fectly developed, eyes and all. and
measured about two inches in length.
Thousands OF them were thrown out.
by each jet. The temperature Of the
well water is about "a degrees Fahren-
heit. II is believed that the fish may
have come from the headwaters Of
the Santa Clara river by some sub
terranean out let; that stream it self
Is several miles distant from the we'll
Boston Herald.
Fergus County argus., 1890-10-23
American Railroads.

IL was maintained that the cannon
ball was the worlds greatest civilizer.
but We now prefer the metal used in
the shape of rails, and in regard to its
Use i'm this form America stands pre-
eminent. OF the 351 900 miles of
railroad in existence, according to the
latest estimates we possess 1000,
while our building increases at "a rate
far exceeding that of any her coun-
try.
Fergus County argus., 1890-10-23
The Worlds Champion sprinter.

WASHINGTON, October ll.-One hun
dred yards have been run in less than
ten seconds. 1t seems hard to credit
that at last the record for n hundred
yard dash, which has stood for SO
many years, and which not few high
authorities have considered the ut
most Of human speed. has been broken
in regular meeting. 1t was done be-
yOnd question at to days contests of
the Amateur Athletic Union. Owen,
the winner, was caught up by his
admirers and carried away on their
shoulders. His time was . As. Sew
eral other records were lowered dur
ing the day.
Fergus County argus., 1890-10-23
A "Jiboose" Explained,

Pioneer Press: 1t has Just been de-
veloped that a ''jiboose" is one who
tries to open IA jack pot on pair of
skies. But for quite "A while the word
"iiboose" posed in the attitude OF
describing a Democrat who was bett FL
than his party, which virtually
amounts to the same thing.
Fergus County argus., 1890-10-23
Census Announcements.

WASHINGTON, Oct ober 3.-'rhe State
OF Louisiana, 1,116,S2S, an increase
of 20, 1882; that of Illinois, 4, 81 3, $50,
an increase OF 74O,665; State OF Mis-
sissippi, l,2S4,S an increase of
53,2
Fergus County argus., 1890-10-23
He Famed.

City Swell lain would have thee
for my very own"
Country Maiden We'll, you can
Just get. You're not the first by sev-
eral that's feigned the same thing. aud
I'm still doing the housework for ma"
Fergus County argus., 1890-10-23

LARGE Warehouse constructed with Special View the So
Of Wool Wool Judith and Wolf Creek will find
this the most point haul their wool, whether
desiring sell or ship.
locations will find the route via Judith ann M
OF All
BED blacksmith shop at Landing
ssrORDERs BY MAIL. GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-20

ham. A. Schwamm, ]. F. Howard, w.
H. Mitchell.
Membership-H. M. Mitchell, L. F.
Fisher, L.: Schmidt, Edgar Moore,
George Puff.
Literary-E. H. Owen, M. f. Stiles,
A. J. King, Moye E. Wicks, General J..
L. O'Bryan.
The printing committee reported that
it had decided to have 5000 applica-
tions and 800 copies of the constitu-
ton and bylaws printed at once. The
badge and uniform committee reported
favorable work. The club will soon have
the most central and commodious hall
in the city. 1t will be appropriately
furnished for the purpose. The club
roll now contains 3S9 members, and
branch clubs will be established
throughout the city. Calvin Edgerton
introduced the following resolution,
which was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote:
ReS0lred, That the Jackson Democratic
Club OF the city of Los Angeles heartily
approves of the election of United States
senators by the people, and the change
of organic law to that end.
WHEREAS, Hon. Stephen M. White
has announced himself as a candidate
for the position of United States senator
of California upon that proposition, and
has proclaimed his purpose to urge his
candidacy therefor before the people ON
that issue, therefore,
Resolved, That the Jackson Democratic
Club of Los Angeles approves his candi-
dacy, and will use all honorable means
to secure his success.
Remarks of a Democratic nature were
made by several members, and the club
adjourned to meet ON Thursday evening,
July Sd, at Y. M. l. hall. The meetings
are so largely attended that it will be
necessary to secure the new quarters at
an early date, which are expected to be
in readiness in about month.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-20
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
A Seduction Case Ended by a Mar
rage.

In Justice Austin's court yesterday
morning William Frank Fletcher, who
was brought down from his uncle's ranch
at Clemente, San Joaquin county, ap-
peared for arraignment upon the charge
Of having seduced Rose Richardson un-
der promise of marriage on August 20,
1889. He was ordered to appear for ex-
animation at O'Clock p. m., bail being
required meanwhile in the sum of 81 500.
At II o'clock, however, the complain
ant, defendant and District Attorney
Kelly returned into court and upon the
production of marriage license Justice
Austin then and there married Fletcher
and Rose Richardson,s whereupon the
case was dismissed and the defendant
discharged.
The young girl met Fletcher in Boston
and journeyed with him to the Pacific
coast. On the train, it is stated, he
made love to her, and on arrival here
promised to marry her. 1t was then
he, it is said, effected her ruin. He left
her here and went to his uncle at
Clemente, promising to return. But he
did not come, and being without means
the girl was obliged to go to the hos
pital, where she gave birth to child a
few weeks ago.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-20
THE PRIZE WINNERS.
The Return of the Successful Turner's
Celebrated.

The victorious athletes of the Turn
Verein arrived in the city yesterday
morning at half-past 8. They returned
from San Francisco by steamer to San
Pedro, and got off at the Commercial
street depot. Here they were met by a
large number of members of the order,
accompanied by ladies'. A brass band
was in attendance in honor of their ar
rival, and the ladies carried bouquets and
wreaths of flowers, with which the vic
tors were presented. There was much
hand-shaking and congratulating while
the band played and the forty muscular
young men left the cars and took seats
in the carriages which were provided.
Chief among the victors was Robert
Krohn, who won the medal offered as
first prize for finest individual work.
The medal is of gold, with diamond set
in the center. A laurel wreath surrounds
it, and bar above bearing the
victor's name is attached by two
silver torches. This was given to Mr..
Krohn for winning SS15 points out of a
possible 100. He also made away with
the following honors: Second prize for
hop-skip-and-jump, 35 feet 10 inches !;
first prize for running high jump, s feet
5 inches second prize for throwing 3711a
pound shot, 10 feet inches first prize
for broad jump, 10 feet 3 inches; first
prize for broad high jump, 10 feet 6