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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-27

The Republican state campaign was
opened at Niles, Ohio, last Saturday.
Thirty thousand people turned out 10
hear the great champion of protection
and the next governor of Ohio, Major
Mckinley, on the issues of the day
A great industrial parade occupied the
first part of the afternoon. The battle
is now on in the Buckeye state and its
will be watched with deep
interest. With such n gallant leader
and so worthy a cause, Republicans
have nothing to fear. The lies of the
Bourbon press will be fully exposed
before the campaign terminates.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-27

would never do to give corporations
control of the land and water, however
expeditiously and perfectly they might
inaugurate a system of irrigation. Left
to state legislatures, some method
could be adopted that would reclaim
the lands, and so enhance their value
that they could be disposed of at a
price that would meet the cost of reser-
voirs and canals, and give each man a
title to his land. The wealth of the
arid states would be greatly enhanced,
and homes provided for many thous-
and settlers yet to come.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-27

The one hundredth anniversary Of
the battle of Bennington has been conf
memorated by the erection Of a 800
foot shaft of Vermont marble. The
dedicatorial exercises took place on
the 10Th inst, and were attended 10y n
vast concourse of people. President
Harrison and other distinguished citi-
zens we're present to add their tribute
of praise to the brave Stark and his
gallant followers. The orator Of the
day was Hon. Edward J. Phelps. He
paid AN eloquent tribute to the hand
full Of men who Won the day. Presi-
dent Harrison also addressed the as
sembled thousands. and fully sustained
his reputation as n speaker, his effort
even surprising that of the orator OF
the day. Such occasions and the mem
cries they revive strengthens the pride
and patriotism of every American. and
demonstrates how slender and frail are
the ties Of party when recounting the
deeds of valor and the sacrifices made
by our revolutionary fathers.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-27

In the great Buckeye trotting race
the horse Mckinley is already running
with his hind legs. He will break be-
fore he gets to the quarter pole, and
the Campbell ratification meeting will
be half owe before he reaches the wire.
Butte Miner.
OF course, Who ever heard of a
horse trotting without his "hind legs"
But Campbell will have his nose in the
ground before he reaches the first
quarter pole. One of the planks of his
vehicle has already dropped out, and
others are loose. He is affected with
''ring" bone (C%ineinnati) and ''polr'
evil. Campbell isn't Gin it" to any
great extent, except that he will be
lin the SOUP
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-27

Aug. Hornung, a well known manufac-
turer of boots and shoes at $50 Nolan st.,
San Antonio, Texas, will not soon forget
his experience with an attack of the cramps
which he relates a. follows: 81 was taken
with a violent tramp in the stomach which
[ believe would rave caused my death had
it not been for the prompt use of Chamber
lain's Collie. Cholera. and Diarrhea Rem
edy. The first lose did me 80 much good
that / followed it up in 90 minutes with a
second dose, and before the doctor could
get to where / was 1 did not need him.
This remedy shall always be one OF the
main stays OF my family" For sale by
W. w. Dewitt.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-27

Republican prints point to cheap
sugar as the result of Mckinley's high
protective tariff. 1t is queer protection,
but if it cheapens the article why not
apply the same kind of protection TO
woulcus and tin plate? Don't all an
swcr at oncc.-Grcat Falls Tribune.
Well now, Colonel, you have con-
9tructcd the above very adroilly. You
know that sugar was put on the free
list because this country does not make
uuc-tenth Of the amount it consumes
aud lis manufacture is confined Ia two
ar three localities in the south. 1t is
not a competitive article oil consump-
lion. If sugar was produced in every
state in the Union, and i'll nearly every
county. like wool, it would lie protected
and the price would not he any higher
than il is today. \ man can buy
WOODEN goods Just rs cheap now us he
could 4 year ago, if not cheaper, and
there is no perceptiblc advance III the
price of tinware. II Is the history of
protection that domestic competition
A'HT'A IL AAAN w w ~
There can Ice found no exception to
this rule. The United States, under
free trade, paid England SlG5 per ton
for steel rails. They can now lie bought
for S2S per ton. Under free trade we
paid 500 per barrel for salt. II can
now he purchased in the eastern mar
kets for 50 cents n barrel. The time
will come, and it is not very far dis
tant, when this country will manufac-
ture tin plate cheaper than it can now
he purchased in England, and thous-
ands of laboring men will find remun-
eratiye employment. England and the
Bourbon editors are the only ones
shedding scalding tears over the Nc
kinley Bill.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-27

Pennsylvania Republicans held their
state convention in Harrisburg on the
18th inst. General David McMurtrie
Gregg was nominated for auditor gen
eral and John W. Morrison for state
treasurer. Among the resolutions
adopted was one favoring the coinage
Of all the silver produced from Ameri-
can mines. The convention was unani-
NOUS in its choice of Blaine for preSi-
dent.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-27
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION.

To whom it may concern: Notice is
hereby given that the copartnership here
tofore existing between the undersigned
under the firm name and style OF Blanchard
& Parrott is this day dissolved by mutual
consent, w. w. Parrott withdrawing. The
undersigned, Herbert Blanchard, will COL
lect all bills due the said firm, and will pay
all outstanding indebtedness against said
firm.
Dated August 10th, s91.
HERBERT BLANCHARD.
WLLIAM w. PARROT.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-27

The Monarch, the paper established
at Monarch about a year ago, has dis
continued publication and moved to
Dillon, Beaverhead county, where it
will he issued as a straight-out Repub-
lican sheet.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-27

Fergus county takes the lead in
sheep, having 299 j6G, valued at S15I,-
725. In cattle it stands fourth, with
62,%1G head; being led by Custer with
164, La, Chuteau liz Oh, Dawson 30
$50. In horses Fergus stands third,
with 14,223 head. Custer leads with
%, 2i5; Madison second, with l6,OSO.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-27

President Harrison, On his trip to
Bennington, Vermont, last week, was
given a cordial greeting nj Albany 10y
Gov. Hill and Mayor Manning. The
president rs usual delivered Il speech
full of patriotism and good hard sense,
which was in keeping with his utter
ances last spring, and in fact yer since
he has been president of the United
Gtat.-
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-27

The Democratic press Of this state,
and of the nation in fact, is giving Il
good deal of attention to Harrison Hud
Blaine as Republican presidential can
didates. lnasmuch as the Democracy
has no candidate upon whom llurr Is.
any possibility Of harmouiziug, The
Bourbon organs can Ice excused for tlc
little diversion.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-27
FOR SALE.

Cheap for cash or approved paper. about
two hundred stock horses, circle brand,
formerly owned by John o. Ming; also
from fifty to a hundred geldines. from three
to five years old, sired by Don A and other
good horses, from good mares; weigh from
o to 1900 pounds when in good con
dition. Some broke to work, some to ride,
others only halter-broke
JAMES FERGUS & Son,
April g.. Armells, Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-27

An Ohio woman has a voice which,
by some peculiar quality, is reproduced
in an echo whenever she talks. An
exchange thinks it is n great accom-
plishment for a 10 be able to
talk back at herself.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-27
Estrayed.

From my ranch on the East Fork OF
Spring creek, one gray gelding, weight about
1 ,2O0 pounds; branded NJ j on left hip.
One brown gelding, weight about 500
pounds; branded on left shoulder;
white on three feet and in forehead. A
reward of $500 will be paid for informs-
ton leading to recovery OF same.
NJ. b. BARROW,
June 23. Lewistown, Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-27

Ex-President Cleveland is still stop
ping at Buzzard's bay. 1t looks now
as though he would be left entirely to
the buzLards. His party nor the peo-
pie don't seem To have any use for him.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-27

Joe Toole, after n twelve days drunk
ended his life by drowning. Don't be
startled. Ii was not our worthy gov
ernor, but a MAJ who kept Il road
house near the Broadwater hotel.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-27

A juryman in the Davis will case
was taken i'll last week, and on agree
ment of counsel the case proceeded
with eleven jurors. The lawyers will
talk an arm of from each of the eleven
before they get through.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-27

Mrs. Lease of Kansas, announces
that all men who want to join her party
will be received with open arms. Small
wonder that the accessions are mum
Boston Herald.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-27

"Holy Coats are becoming
lei than flies in boarding house
soup. Every dime museum will have
one soon.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-27
NOTICE.

The Board OF County Commissioners will
receive bids up to 10 o'clock a. m, Sept.
4th, 1891, for doing the work necessary to
put the county road, from Woodhurst's
ranch on Wolf creek to county line. in con-
dition for travel. Bids to be opened on
on above date. Board reserves
right to reject any or all bids.
w. H. KELLY,
Clerk OF Board.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-27

Sam Jones says all the devils Of hell
cannot stop him from talking. They
won't Try. They know sam is the best
recruiting officer they have.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-27
For Sale Cheap.

offer for sale my house and four lots
with small barn on the corner OF Fifth ave-
nue. n Montana street. Over a hundred
currant, gooseberry and raspberry bushes
on the place. Good garden and well. A
bargain for anyone desiring to purchase.
Will sell for cash or approved paper
l.. BARBER,
L~ewistown, Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-27
Farmers, Take Warning.

Then take a policy in a reliable insurance
company upon your buildings, and be pro-
tected from loss by prairie fires. tramps,
or lightning. At the low rates offered every
ranchman should be insured. Address or
call on
EDWARD BRAssEY,
AUG Real Estate and insurance.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-27

ST. Louis was shaken up 10y AN earth
quake oDe night last week. This is
one thing that will not arouse the envy
of Chicago.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-27
FOR RENT.

Lower story OF my building, 24x7O, with
or without complete saloon outfit, for
msrly occupied by T. r. Carson.
AUG LOUIS LANDT.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-27

PUBLIsHED WEEKLY By
JOHN M. vR00MAk, Editor & Proprietor.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-27

PAPER OF FERGUS COUNTY.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-08-27
fergus County argus.

.EwIsTowN, THURSDAY, Aug. 27. 81
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-10-23

for an account of the days sales. a.
this was part Of the contract. Il made
eighteen cents today, said the little
fellow, ''and here's your money" az
the same time giving his father eight
cents. When the latter expressed hi,
surprise at receiving less than his share
the boy explained by saying that he
had divided the days profits into tive
parts, one being placed in n pocket
of his coat and the other share tinding
a resting place in "a trousers pocket.
Well. said the boy, Il lost a cent
but it vas your cent.
On the following day business was
bad, and the little business nan dis.
posed Of only M paper. When called
upon for a division of the profits our
embryo man Of business explained that
he had sold but one paper. but 1t was
my paper, and Of course Iget the profit
and you don't" What a future foI
this boyl-Waterbury American.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-10-23

The palium is a white wooden band
about two inches wide and long enough
to be worn around the shoulders and
be crossed in front. 1t is made at
Rome from the wool Of two lambs
which the sisterhood of Santa Agnese
offer every year on the occasion of the
feast of their patron saint, while the
Agnus Del is sung at mass. The pal
lium has crosses worked upon the white
wool in black. and ornaments are at
tached to the ends.
1t is sent by the pope to every newly
appointed archbishop, and the origin
Of its use for this purpose dates back
TO a very early time in the history Of
the church. II is mentioned in an &c
c~lesiastical document of the time Of
Pope st. Mark, who died in the year
336, and an Eighth century mosaic rep
resents Pope st. Leo in the act of re-
ceiving a paIium. Milwaukee Wiscon-
sin
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-10-23

The treasury watch is composed Of
seventy veteran soldiers, who are cut
into three squads. dividing every TWEEN
ty-four hours into three equal watches
Of eight hours each. The men wear no
uniforms, and would not impress the
casual visitor TO the treasury during the
hours when the public is admitted.
The guards go unarmed during the day.
but al night carry a large 42-caliber six
chambered revolver, which is too large
10 be concealed in a pocket and must
be carried IN the hands all the time.
Every one who passes the treasury at
night may see pacing to and fro in the
lofty area between the granite pillars
and the wall of the building solitary
figures.
A person cannot approach within a
hundred feet Of the building without
seeing a guard. Such a Waterman.
silent and martial in bearing. guards
each of the four entrances 20 the treas
ury. The guards who traverse the cor
ridors at stated intervals touch electric
buttons to their presence in
certain parts of the building. All this
system of interior watchfulness was the
work of Secretary FOlger. who during
his term In Office lived in constant dread
of an attack on the treasury.-Indian-
apolis Journal,
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-10-23
New stable Appearing.

The stables at the chief fire station,
Jackson's row, Manchester, have been
fitted with a new apparatus that is cal
culated to add to the comfort of the
horses and at the same time TO facili-
tate the turning out" of the brigade.
The apparatus consists, roughly speak
ing, of a movable shutter at the en-
trance TO the stall. and TO it is attached
the manger. The shutter can be raised
by moving a pin and can be fitted to an
ordinary stable.
The advantages claimed for the sys-
tenn are the prevention of horses from
kicking one another or any one who
may happen to be passing by them. 1t
avoids turning horses in their stalls,
and thereby the risk Of spinal injury.
1t allows them to front the stable door
instead Of standing with their heads to
the wall, thereby breathing all the good
air that enters the stable without
draft, and in every way it renders
the horses condition as cheerful as pos
sible when fastened up within the stall,
the stall being always available as a
loose box without alteration or add
ton.
When rapid Harvesting Is a consider
alton one-half the usual time viii be
gained by not having to "a to the
manger or to turn the horse when har-
neSsed--New York Telegram
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-10-23
The Coinage Of Quarters.

The coinage of quarters has luctu
ated in a most remarkable way. Be
ginning with 1850. for three years the
coinage averaged about $40, 900 a year
Then in 1853 it jumped up to So, s13.
555. In 1854 il was almost as much.
s., 095, coo. Then it dropped to STA.
260 in 1855. In 1856 it was 81. Sic, 900
In 1857, 8. AL 900 and in 1858, 81. SAP.
600. Then it dropped again, never
rising to $500. 900, and during wal
times averaging only five OF six thou
sands, except in 1861. when It was
81, 213. $50. In 1875 it was 81, O75. 375.
In 1876, s., Asa. PSI. SO. In 1877. g. III,
927.50 Then began the coinage of
silver dollars by the millions, and the
production Of subsidiary coins dropped
of. For the past ten or fifteen years
the coinage Of quarters has averaged
only So 600 or 81, 900 a year.
Just examine the dates on the quar-
tiers that come into your possession, and
see how they bear out these statistics.
For instance, in 1856 there were only
81, 471.5 so in quarters coined, and there
are a thousand chances to one against
a coin Of this date coming into your
hands. Albany Argus.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-10-23

Uncle Jasper was a colored a of
very devout intentions, but his knowl-
edge Of the Scriptures was Of a some
what uncertain character. He lived in
single blessedness' "a good many years,
but finally in the evening Of life he
married, and in due time an heir was
born to him The next day after the
advent Of the little one. a gentleman
met Jasper IN the street.
Il understand you have a baby at
you house, Uncle Jasper"
Yes, sab; We has dat" Jasper re-
piled, with a broad grin and a satisfied
chuckle. ''We'se got a baby dar. sho' "
rs it a boy or a girlf"
Hits a boy, sab. Vas. sab. hits
most sholy a boy"
''Have you named him yetT'
''Yas. sab; we has"
What name have you given himf'
''Wah, sab; you knows Use done
allus been a pow'ful han fer dem Scrip
tur folks, cause Use allus been a mon
st'ous strong b1iever in de Bible. So |
lowed I'd name him arter some o. de
big officers what de Bible talks OBJ, an |
studied bout which 'un I'd name i'm
after, an It las l settled onto Beelze-
bub. sab.
Hits a monty fine name, sab; an
hit pears lack Use 'spirin powerful
high, but / lows dat chilen sho1y do
credit to hits namesake, sab. Hit most
sho1y Will "-Youth's Companion.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-10-23

The scallop eating public is well
acquainted with the ordinary small
sized pecten, but know little about the
pecten m~agellanicus, generally desig
mated as the giant. Fishermen In
remote sections use queer names for
all marine creatures, and so to the
Pencbscot nan a scallop is a ''hen
clam" Along the coast from Hatteras
TO Labrador there are ordinary seal
Tops, but of the coast Of Maine alone
are the big ones 1t is the largest
edible mollusk on the Atlantic coast.
but big as it is it paIes before the huge
edible mollusks of the Pacific. New
York Times
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-10-23
TO ELEVATE THE MONKEYS.
A scheme for Producing an AristOcrsey
of Intelleet Among Simians.

A scheme for Producing an AristOcraey
of Intelleet Among Simians.
A man of large means, who resides in
Washington. has declared his intention,
privately. to devote 500. 900 to a very
original purpose. The idea is that no
satisfactory opportunity has yer been
afforded for the development Of the in
tellect of the brute. Intelligence. like
bodily qualities, is susceptible of i'm
provement through breeding, as every
one knows who has thought about the
evolution Of the dog from the wolf by
artificial selection. This rich man pro
poses that monkeys or apes shall be
taken as subjects for experiment, simply
because man understands those animals
better than he does Others.
Let fifty of them. half males and
half females, be placed in a paddock
suitably provided with separate quar-
tiers for the sexes. Then have them
breed pair by pair, as shall be directed
by those who superintend Some Of
them will develop certain abilities more
conspicuously than Others. For exam
pie. certain individuals will exhibit a
superior understanding OF the com
mauds addressed 20 them or viii show
a greater deXterity in the handling Of
objects. Those which appear stupid
are Il be expelled from the colony,
their places being filed by fresh re-
cruits. When a male and a female are
found who exhibit the same sort Of
aptitude in any direction they are 10 be
mated. This process, carried on for
generations would necessarily result in
the development of superior characters
until finally. after the lapse Of twenty
five years perhaps. there would almost
certainly be apes o monkeys far higher
in the scale Of reason than any known
up 10 the present time.
These putative cousins of the human
race have already exhibited a mental
and even mechanical capacity sufficient
to give ground for great hopes Of pos
sible development in point Of intellect
Chimpanzees have been taught TO bring
things to the table. and the big Langur
baboOn of India Is commonly used in
that country today as a servant for
working thS punkah fans, with which
flies are kept away from dinner tables.
Explorer Stanley has given an account
of apes which carry torches at night.
This is believed by scientists TO be an
absurdity, because all the anthropoid
and simian tribes are too afraid of fire
to render such a thing possible. II is a
fact well known that gorillas, while
they will gather about n deserted camp
fire for the sake Of warmth. will never
think Of keeping the embers alight by
adding fuel Nevertheless. every book
on natural history relates many an in
stance Illustrative Of these creatures
thinking powers, and there is nc ques-
ton that il could be greatly improved
by the process Of judicious breeding.
Even a pig can be taught 10 count up
to ten. Washington Evening Star.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-10-23
JOHN BOWERS APPRENTICESHIP

When he was twenty-five years old, John Bow
ers graduated.
And men Of commonplace ideas pronounced
him educated.
But be took three years for travel to learn
Russian pessimlsm.
To study old Italian art and German mysu
cism-
Then came a hard postgraduate course which
took him three years longer;
Then. though his health was very poor, his In
tellect was stronger.
His physical condition now approached ema-
citation.
The doctor ordered two years rest for his re-
cuperation.
He studied law; II took three years its mys-
teries 10 unrayeL.
And then TO study foreign law three more long
years for travel
When he returned his big mustacho with long
gray hairs was threaded;
He'd lost his cyesight long before, and now
was quite baldheaded.
When he was ~thirty-nine years old our intel
lectual giant
Hung out his legal single. and then waited for
client
The girl he loved IN youthful days had long
since wed another,
And had grown a portly matron and an excel
lent grandmother.
The boys he knew in grammar school seemed
ancient as progenitOrs.
And one was governor OF the state and two OF
them we're senators.
But he sa' in his Office in retired sequestra-
ton.
And wait / long for clients with their tales Of
lit .tion.
One da, when he was forty-hve. came IN his
e8 Lest client
John tied to be as quiet as the poetry Of
Tryant;
But tie shock II came so sudden. with such
overwhelming power.
That he fell with a~poplexy and be died within
an hour.
-. W. Foss In Yankee Blade.