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, 1891-10-30
Capt. Erben TaIk. on the subjec,

S"Pts Il W" tbC ouDltC
New York, Oct. 90. Capt. Erben of
the navy yard in Brooklyn, has made this
statement: st is the opinion at the yard
that trouble between our government and
the sending to Valparaiso OF cruisers.
Nothing official relative to the course of
the government has been received here.
In case it should become necessary to
send a part of the navy to South America,
not more than four ships would be needed
to carry on operations against Chile. There
are not more than three or four wal ships
in its navy which could offer resistance to
our cruisers. 1t is hardly probable Eng
land, Germany or any OF the great powers
would interfere between the United
States and Chile should war result, and if
it should be considered necessary to send
our navy to the South Pacific, there would
be no need OF holding back war ships to
protect the coast in anticipation OF trouble
with European governments.
So far as Germany is concerned the ad-
miral Of her navy has stated that he be-
lieved the treatment of American sailors
was an outrage and the United States
government had a right to reparation.
England, however, great may be its COM
mercial and financial interests 10 Chill,
will never take sides against the United
States in the trouble arising from the re
cent outrage.
TO get the cruisers and other vessels
now here in condition for voy age would
take but a few DAYS. The ships now at the
Brooklyn navy yard are the Philadelphia,
Atlanta, Vermont, Concord, Bennington,
Mantonomah. Terror and Petrol aud the
Chicago and Boston has left for South
Pacific station and the Yorktown is on the
way there.
The Newark is at Boston ready for
sailing orders. The Charleston, flagship
of the Asiatic station. is in China, the
Vesuias is expected here from Washing
ton today or tomorrow and the torpedo
boat Cushing is at Washington. The
San Francisco Is on the Pacific coast and
the Baltimore is at Valparaiso the heavily
, 1891-10-30

ST. LOUIS, Oct 29.-Two men. Ed.
ward Weilen and Henry Kosher entered
the dust room OF the Chester 4 Keller
manufacturing compauy's establishment
this afternoon with a torch. The dust
Immediately ignited and a terrific explo-
sion followed, fatally burning the two
men. Three others who rushed in to
rescue them were painfully injured. The
fire was quickly eXtlnguished.
, 1891-10-30
BardsIey,s Attorneys suIng for libel

PITTsBURG, Oct. Ex-senator Quay
was retained as counsel today to institute
libel suits against the Pittsburg Post and
other papers throughout the state that
published fac SMILES of Bardsley certif-
cate of deposit yesterday. One OF the
attorneys stated to a reporter that civil
action would be brought against the Post
for 100000 damages, and criminal suits
entered against Its editors. SUIT would
also be entered. he said, against Chair,
man Kerr of the Democratic executive
committee.
, 1891-10-30
FAIR WOMEN.

All bright, beautiful and fascinating
women are made more charming BY the
artistic use of Wisdom's famous Rober-
tine. 1t enlivens the most regular beauty
by adding freshness, purity and brilliancy
to the complexion.
, 1891-10-30

NEW YORK, Oct 29.-There was a
commotion among the Tenant OF the
big tenement at 80 Park street at about 7
O'Clock this evening. A policeman was
looking out of the fourth story window
and banging his club against the side of
the house, two women were rushing up
and down the stairs, crying and wnnging
their hands, and a dozen children hud-
died in the hallway and on the stairs,
frightened almost out of their wits.
Three policemen answered the others
call. They ran up the dimly lighted
stairs and into a bare. squallid room. The
cause of all the excitement was a dead
baby lying on a pillow in the middle Of
the floor. 1t was 2 weeks old, and had
been found drowning in a pail of water
few moments before.
The baby's father, Longshoremau
JameH Maher. was thrown out of work a
few weeks ago.a and he and his family re
ceived temporary shelter from a poor
IN named Shepherd. Maher was
out looking for work today. His wife
Kate lay down with her baby to sleep in
the afternoon. A pail of water stood be
side the bed. Mrs. Shepherd was visiting
a neighbor. When Mrs. Shepherd re-
turned she found the baby head down
ward in the water pail, She picked it up
and discovered it was dead. She had 10
slap the mothers face to awaken her.
Patrick Ward, a bill poster, who lives in
the house, was coming up stairs then. and
he heard the mother say. wei. it's a
good thing it is dead" Learning what
had occurred, he ran out and got the
policeman. The mother was arrested
and the coroner was notified. The mother
appeared to be recovering from an ex-
cessive drunk, and in the station house
accused Mrs. Shepherds eldest daughter
Of drowning the child.
, 1891-10-30
The Irish Hold an Exciting Meeting.

me lTlsn I1olu an EACitihS ntttihS.
Cork. Oct. 29.-Late this afternoon ii
seemed as if a collision between the per
sons present at the two opposing meetings
was imminent. The threatened melee
was averted, however, BY the action of
h~erculean John O'Connor, wbo forced his
way through the dense and excited crowd
towards the spot where the car containing
O'Brien was standing. Arriving at the
car, O'Connor held a hurried aud whis-
pered conversation with O'Brien and
finally the two men linked arms and
passed through the crowd. This had a
good effect, for seeing the opposed mem
bers so friendly with each other the parti-
sans allowed their ardor to cool and order
was soon restored. In spite of the doc
tors orders. Dillon drove out this after
noon and addressed several meetings. He
declared this evening that his opponents
had placed a party of roughs behind a
wall instructed to attack him on Yesterday.
Lateral a Parnellite meeting to-
night O'Connor produced a weapon which
he had wrested from the hand of a Nc
Carthyite. He Indignantly declared he
would never speak to O'Brien again, be,
cause when he intertered to preserve
peace in the afternoon O'Brien had the
audacitv to say, Come with me, John.
and | will protect you" Late tonight a
force of Parnellites marched out and made
an attack on an anti Parnellite meeting, a
free for all fight ensuing. O'Counor re-
ceived a serious wound behind the ear
from a police baton, he says. Showers of
stones were thrown and many persons in
iured, including Vim. Redmond. At a
late hour the streets are still filed with an
aYcifnd crnud
, 1891-10-30
Roys. Here's Your Chancer

Not only to get way up" work done,
but also to get your darning, patching and
buttons sewed on without extra charge.
CHEYENNE STEAM LAUNDRY
, 1891-10-30
. Monument 10 Jefferson Days.

CHARLESTON, s. c., Oct. 29.-Repre-
sentatives from the colleges of North and
South Carolina. Virginia. Georgia,
Kentucky, Mississippi and Tennessee met
here today to organize The Southern
Monumental College Association" Tor the
erection of a monument to Jefferson Davis.
, 1891-10-30

The Presbyterian young people will
give a Halloween sociable on Saturday
evening at Prof. Pasmore's residence.
Everybody is invited. Admission ten
, 1891-10-30
wIsDoM's

Is meeting with great success everywhere,
and is rapidly s%upplanting every other
preparation of a like nature.
, 1891-10-30

armored double turretted monitor Mianto,
nomah was put ID commission Monday
noon and is a fearful antagonist for any
warship. She carries four sixteen inch
guns, six two pounds, two three Founders,
two machine guns and two gatling guns
and is ready to leave on notice. The
cruisers of the frs, class have twin screws
and can make the fastest time. They
are the Chicago, Baltimore, Philadelphia,
Newark and San Francisco.
This tremendous naval force is IN good
condition. 1t could be assembled against
Chile in little over a month, but would
find no vessels approaching them in
power along the whole Pacific coast within
that time. At no time recently has our
navy been IN a position to place so many
of its best war ships at the front In so
short a time.
Said a naval officer today: We should
not need troops in Chile, for our wal yes
sells with their complement of marines and
sailors would be ample for the purpose of
.subjugating Chile should it ever come to
that point, which | very much doubt"
Ex-Minister TO Chile Osborne Talks
Topeka, Kas., Oct. Eek Governor
O5DOrne, minister 10 Cuue unuc TTeSl-
dent Hayes, is very guarded in his re-
marks concerning the present strained
diplomatic relations between this govern
ment aud Chileans. You may say
said he to a reporter, that l regard the
strained relations nov existing between
the two countries as very unfortunate at
this time. Chileans are very sensitive
people aud they treasure malice.
If it should become necessary for the
United States government to humilitate
them, it would require a century TO re-
store the amicable relations which existed
prior to the Balmaceda revolution. About
the close of the civil war Chile and Peru
were in a difficulty and Spain sent
u fleet which bombarded Valpar-
also. Cannon balls are yet
imbedded in the custom house. and the
Chilean government will not allow them
to be removed. As to the youth of the
country, they all know the story and the
cannon balls serve as a constant reminder
that their hatred toward the Spanish gov
eminent must not be suffered to decrease. !"
, 1891-10-30
Nav Send Them 10 Chile

VALLEJO, Gala, Oct 29.-There seems
to be considerable extra activity about the
vessels here at the navy yard. The
naval officers are forbidden to give any
information regarding the movements of
vessels. A telegram came TODAY asking
for an estimate cost of preparing the
Mohican for sea duty within two weeks
and it is expected that a large force Of
men will be immediately set to work upon
her. The monitor Commanche, though
designed for harbor defense. can put tc
sea in a few days.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-01-15

side have been pretty well worn out
with camp life in this bleak climate
and long, cold marches from M posi-
ton to another, and they cannot stand
it much longer. Unless matters are
soon brought to an end the Indians
will have no one to oppose them but
worn out and frozen out soldiers who
are unfit tor duty. The condition of
the soldiers has been exceptional and
they have borne their nardships with
out a murmur.
All last night signal lights were flash
ing between the Pine Ridge and Rose
bud hostiles. Preparations are being
made for a fight and everybody here
anticipates the bloodiest battle ever
fought in this country. The wives
and families of the officers who are at
the Pine Ridge agency were sent east
last night.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-01-15
The Prosperous South.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Jan. 2-The
Tradesman compiled statictics show
ing the growth and development of the
Southern states in the past ten years.
The figures are based upon the report
sent by the officials of each state. A
summary shows wonderful growth in
the Southern states in population,
wealth, capital, railroads, manufac-
lures, agriculture, and education since
the census OF 1850 was taken. The in
crease in population has been 1919 per
cent. the total now being 1850, $50,
divided as follows: Whites IL ,361 1896:
Colored 6,194,924. The increase in
the white population has been 26.2
per cent, in colored only ten per cent.
The assessed wealth is 1854 ,O57,16i
and the actual wealth is assessed at
80, ISL, Sl5,635. Thetotal public in
d~ebtedness is SlS3, 172,353. The
capita. invested in the south during
the decade reaches S2,349,17O,OOO.
The mileage OF railroads is IL ,11Sa and
the men employed number 1Ss, 131.
The humble of manufacturing estab-
lishments is SOFIA, with n capital OF
S35l ,4S3 500; hands employed 537,-
OS6; value OF products S7I2,S6 200.
Total value O allfarIn products S9S4,-
o 10000.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-01-15
THE CRISIS NEAR.
The Indians Must Fight or Get OF the
Reservation.

ST. Louis, Jan. 1O.-The Post-Dis-
patch has the following special dated
to-day: Rushville, Neb.-The crisis
has been reached and a general battle
is looked for tomorrow. Circum-
stances are forcing this conclusion to
the hostlles and parleying is not to be
longer continued by either side. The
Indians said yesterday that Gen. Miles
told them to prepare to fight or get off
the reservation. General Miles, it is
said, has given the Indians till tonight
TO surrender and If they do not come
i'm by that time he will close in on them.
This is made necessary by the condi-
ton OF bis men. Those on the north
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-01-15
ANOTHER DEADLOCK.

Another year has rolled around and
the people oil Montana are still cursed
with a legislature that cannot legis-
late. No one but the dirtiest and
most bitter partisan politician can
enjoy the present situation. What
interest is this fight to taxpayers,
those who foot the bills? The Demo
cratic claim OF vindication at the
polls is the merest clap-trap. Away
from the influence of Days money
that party won nothing at the last
election. In the election OF senators
or representatives, it is more often the
case that men win on their own popu'
larity rather than on any issue at
stake. Right in "a county where pre-.
cinct "a is located, with the aid oi
Days barrel and the power OF coer,
senator was so light rs to amount to
a rebuke if anything.
The supreme court OF the state has
decided which OF the representatives
from Silver Bow county were entitled
to seats in the house, by d, signaling
those having the proper certificates OF
election. Nothing has changed the
situation. They still hold the same
credentials.
Gov. Toole, in recognizing the Demo,
cratic house, ignores the supreme
court of the state OF which he is CHIEF
executive. He becomes a mere parti-
san stool" instead OF a patriot, and
courts anarchy and revolution instead
OF peace and good order. He might
as well read his long message to the
same number of Piegan Indians, for all
the effect it would have oil the "illesiti-
mate" house. 1t could only grunt its
approval. We believe it was in Gov.
Toole's power to open the way for
settlement OF the present trouble had
he possessed the nerve to obey the
decision of the highest court and
recognized the Republican house. The
people want this trouble brought to
an end speedily and they don't care
much how it is done.
At the close OF last week there was
talk of a compromise. There is rea-
o to hope that some plan for a set
Element was decided upon after ad-
iournment.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-01-15
FROM GRASS RANGE.

Amos Sny'ler, y. VI. Mctiau.ey and A. T.
Westvelt are each building substantial
cattle sheds.
Mrs. Foster is again back from Great
Falls and will spend the winter with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T. j. Frost.
A. Jackman is building an addition OF
two rooms TO his dwelling, and he says:
Give me matrimony. or give me DEATH
r. j. Frost and Jackman Bros. have
just completed a good sheep shed tn house
their band OF sheep recently purchased from
f. A. Huson.
John Sellers and Tyler Bros. nave just
completed a substantial sheep shed on Mr..
Sellers ranch on the South Fork of Nc.
Donald creek.
W. A. Jackman and family are expected
back on their ranch soon from Utica, whers
they have been in the employ of :. 5. Hob.
son for the last two years.
The stock outlook never was better at
this season OF the year. Cattle, horses and
sheep are fat, with abundance of hay and a
warm, open winter Sto,kmen are happy.
CIINCH.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-01-15
Production of Gold and Silver.

The statistics of the production OF
gold and silver in the United States
are interesting. The average value OF
the annual yield of gold from 1892 TO
1889, inclusive, is nearly S19,OOO,-
900; that of silver nearly S1O,OOO,-
600. The variations, however, are
considerable. Thus the product in
lS41 "a only SSS9,OS5 of gold and
S939,OS5 of silver. whereas the CORE
spending figures last year were 1872
500, 900 and $64, 900. The great
est amount produced in n year was
of gold $1,000, 600 in 1858 and of
silver S64 ,645,O 900 in 1889. The sum
total OF production of these metals
from 1892 to 1889, inclusive, is ST.
S3S, SCI 900 OF gold and 1927 200, 900
of silver.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-01-15

not to approach nearer the hostiles. because
it was dangerous. Casey said he would
ride to the top Of "A little knoll, whence he
could get "a view Of the Hostile camp. Rich
ards dissauded him, and he and Casey
turned around and departed Just then
Richards heard ~ shot and turning back
saw Casey fall from his horse, the bullet
passing through the latter's head. The
shot was fired by the younger ofthe Ogallal
las, who had followed Casey. Richa rds
would have shot the murderer. but his car
fridge did not fit his gun.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-01-15
Lieut.. Casey Killed.

PINE RIDGE, S. D., Jan. S-YanktonC Char
ley, one of Buffalo Bills men, now employed
as scout here, brings the particulars of the
murder OF Lieut.. Casey, Of the Twsnty-sec-
ond infantry of Gen. Brooke's command,
yesterday. near the hostile camp. Lieut..
Casey had started cut to visit the hostiles
to induce the chiefs to come in and talk
with Gen. Brooke. He passed a small band
of Ogallallas who were butchering and pro-
ceeded further, followed, however, by two
Of the Indians, who appeared friendly. He
was shortly after met by Pete Richards,
so~n-in-law of Red Cloud. who had been sent
by the latter towards him to warn him
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-01-15
DOG CREEK AND VICINITY.
Weather balmy.

Weather balmy.
Prairie dogs are out in full force.
Roads dusty all the way to Big Sandy.
ii. Blanchard and W. H. Peck paid the
creek ~ visi: on Friday.
W. G.. Chamberlain has about concluded
the sale OF his interest ia the Chandler &
Chamberlain Sheep Co. Mr.. Chamberlain,
by the death of his father, has fallen heir
to "A large estate, aud has concluded d to close
out his Montana interests and settle down
in "OId Virginia"
The murmurinss of discomfort against
the Board OF County Commissioners has
finally eliminated in a definite form, and
an injunction restraing them from making
any illegal drafts on the county treasurer,
besides an action at the coming term OF
court for moneys disbursed in the past, is
going to receive the attentiea of n large
number of taxpayers Of the county At
least we should Judge so by the subscrip-
ton to a fund created for the purpose.
The general opinion seems to be that while
the commissioners are good meaning men
they are nevertheless d-n poor finaneiers.
1t is quite evident hat the county makes a
poor showing against the debit sid of the
county finances, which requires $751; 900 to
balance. We trust the matter will he
settled in strict compliance with law, Justice
and equity.
Cal. Dickinson, the genial ex-president of
the Judith Club, is again doing business at
the old stand, wipes his spectacles with a
red bandana and writes the same feminine
hand as of yore. BY the way, what has
become of the Judith Gu that iourished
under such favorable conditions in Lewis
town last winter? For he it remembered,
that under the glare Of it's bright handle
Tiers gathered a goodly portion OF Lewis
town at night, to revel in the splendor of it's
surroundings. Now the mantle OF silence
and darkness hangs around the premises.
No words of COED cheer are heaS,Within
and with the possible exception OF "A se-saw
snore of IA couple OF lonely bachelors, all is
silence within. Some say it is because Cal.
left, Others insist that the boys all got
married. Then comes the more PLAUSIBLE
theory that Dan Crowley did il with his
1.-TWO for n quarter"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-01-15
Paul Mccormick Talks About the Indians
and Their characteristics.
Helena Journal

Paul Mccormick, known to every Mon
tanian. is i'm Helena on "a visit. There are
probably few men in the state who know
more about IRdians. Thirty years expert
ence, with many interesting and exciting
episodes woven into the history thereof,
would be sufficient to inform any man.
Last evening in speaking ofthe Sioux trouble
he said This morning sixty Crow bucks,
enlisted as scouts, left Custer Station to
help fight the Sioux. They have been in
training several weeks under Lieut.. Robin
son, and were fairly well disciplined. Before
leaving for the seat OF war they signifed
their desire for "A little talk with the COM
manding officers. This was granted, and
the Indians said that while this drilling ia
squads was all well enough around IA post,
they wanted "a guarantee that on being
called upon to fight they would he allowed
to do so in their own way, each man to
have II little hill. They were assured that
as far AZ possible they would be allowed to
follow their own sweet will and they were
perfectly satisfied" Speaking Of Indian
character Mr.. Mccormick said: The COM
mon estimate .f the Indian character is
wrong. lie rs not such a bad fellow after
all. | believe he is human and has a mind
and a heart. He will nst allow anybody
to trample on his rights without trying to
avenge himself. This is the secret Of the
Crows having a choice as to whose cattle
shall run in their reserve. Certain men
have presumed upon their privileges and
as a result they are about to lose all Of
them. The Indian is not the same every
day he has to be humored just the same
as any ignorant white man would have to
be. The Messiah craze i'm white people
is dignitied by the name of religious fanati-
cism. There is no difference, however. The
Indian is a a and | have always dealt
with him the same as / would with a white
man, and | guess that is why I get along so
well with him"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-01-15

In the senate last week the federal
election bill IA laid aside by the vote
OF eight Republican senators and the
financial bill taken up. Seven OF the
senators were from mining states, and
while a majority OF them may favor
the election bill, they deemed the
financial bill more urgent. There is
IRE can be got through the senate, but
its fate in the house is very uncertain.
There is no question but some bill
increasing the demand for silver will
he passed. before congress adjourns.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-01-15

Emma Abbot, the sweet little singer,
died in Salt Lake City on the 9th inst.
OF pneumonia. She had IA hard strug-
gle in her early years but by energy
and talent won her way to fame and
fortune. Her wealth, which was largely
accumulated by investments in grow
ing west ern cites. is stated at from one
to four million dollars.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-01-15
Bradstreet's prints a list OF twenty

Bradstreet's prints a list OF twenty
one commodities and opposite them
places the price in December, 1889,
and December, 1890. OF these twenty
one commodities only seven have adj
vanced in price, and every one is an
agricultural product. Democratic
newspapers will not likely publish the
extract. Their space is needed to
howl about ''tin cans."-Great Falls
Tribune.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-01-15
Nearing the Agency.

WASHINGTON, Jan. IL. General
Schofield tonight received a dispatch
from Gen. Miles at Pine Ridge, stating
that the entire band ofhostile Indians,
about 5000 in number, have arrived
within five miles of Pine Ridge and he
expected they would reach the agency
tomorrow. General Miles also reports
the arrival OF Capt. Pierce to succeed
Agent Roger who was deposed.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-01-15

The American Harvester Co., which
was to combine the leading works oil
the United States, has collapsed owing
to grave legal obstacles with which it
would have to contend. Another YER
sion is that several of the larger con
satisfied with the policy mapped out
by the majority oil directors in the
matter of raising prices on thefarmers.