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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-03-19
OUR NAIL SERVICE.

II there is one thing more than an
other that demands the attention of our
citizens it is the procurement Of better
mail service. This IA only be accom-
plished by a determined effort. 1t is
not a pleasant duty for a newspaper to
he constantly finding fault, but the mail
service for the past two months has
been wretched, and why is this? The
reason is very plain. The contract for
carrying the mail is let to the lowest
bidder, and the winning bid must nee
essarily be very low. The contractor,
To make himself whole, must observe
the strictest economy in equipment
and management of the line. The
government is, in q large measure, re-
sponsible for the poor service OF Star
routes. 1t should exercise greater care
in letting contracts. A low bid means
poor service to the people. An agent
of the government should investigate
and learn something Of the service re-
quired.
lhCIt 10 Io uou'b out tl1C 4ioiitstiit
Stage company believes hat it is giving
us the best service il can under its con-
tract, but there is no consolation i'm this
for the people of Fergus county. There
have not been over one or two days
during the winter when q properly
equipped stage line could not have de-
livered the mail on schedule time. In
the first place the stage stations should
not be over twelve or fifteen miles
apart, but our people have witnessed
old, broken-down horses struggling
through the snow and storm on q
thirty-mile drive without rest or change,
In some instances, we have been told
these poor creatures have fallen down
exhausted at the end of their journey,
n sight to arouse pity and Indignation
in every human heart. We have it on
good authority, also, that drivers have
quit the line rather than abuse the
horses as necessity required. No fault
can be found with drivers With good,
fresh horses and short drives they
would be found equal to any emer-
gency, but to start N in a storm with
n team that should be retired or n pen
sion is expecting too much of them
even though they have done it time
and again during the past winter.
Something should be done to remedy
these evils. If it cannot be accom-
: plished through the contractors, ther
let us complain TO the postofiice depart
ment. We believe the cause of com
plant can he removed.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-03-19

From all over the county come good
reports as regards the w~oolgrowing in
dustry. The indications are that the
loss will not reach ! per cent. A ma
jority of growers were we'll supplied
with hay and comfortable sheds. Had
the weather continued severe all
through March the supply of hay would
have run short with some and entai ed
a considerable loss. All danger is APP
parently over now, as light feeding,
with access TO the range, will carry
sheep along in good shape until green
grass starts. As usual, cattle nave suf-
fered the most, yet we do not believe
the losses will reach the figures gener-
ally made when storms are raging. The
principal loss will be in old cows. Range
cattle i'm the bad lands have wintered
re markably well, so far as we can learn.
Small bands have been fed, more or
less, during the past six weeks. AS to
horses. they are rs sleek and fat rs at
any other season of the year. Alto
gether the situation is most cheering.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-03-19

The Democratic party is a good deal
like the fellow who was more than a
full hand in the harvest field in the
winter time and n No. l wood-chopper
in the summer season. When it had a
chance TO do something for silver it was
as dumb as an oyster; when it could do
nothing it was full of buster and pre-
tense. What the Republican party has
done for silver is summed up as fol-
lows: "Silver has received more recog-
milton during the past two years than
ever before. A clear profit of over
81, 100000 to the American mining in
terests has resulted. There was pur-
chased during the two years just ended
$7O,OOO,OOO worth of silver bullion. The
purchases under the present law dur
ing the next two years will aggregate
sos, 100000 worth Of bullion. Silver
bullion during the Cleveland admins
tration was worth an average of 90
cents an ounce. Under the present ad-
ministration it has averaged $1.05 an
ounce" The above are facts, not
froth, and the effervescent demagogue
cannot brush them away with false
hood and misrepresentation.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-03-19
MONTANA NEWS.

The Barker smelter is nearly ready to
commence operations.
Clewell will TAKE charge OF the Helena
postoffice an March 81.
There were ninety-three deaths in Butte
during the month of February. or these
twenty-three died ofpneumonia, thirty-ivs
from pneumonia following la grippe, and
nine OF la grippe.
Frank Conley and Tom McTague, the eff
cient and diligent wardens OF the peniten
tiary, nave secured a new contract for care
and maintenance of the states wards. The
contract was forwarded to them yesterday
by the governor. The gentlemen secured
their bonds in Butte and Deer Lodge. The
contract extends to 1893. for two years,
at the same rates as those obtained unde
the old contract. At present there are
253 cenvicts in the penitentiary and the
contractors will receive 20 cents per diem
for feeding and clothing each one OF them
The guarding OF SO many men could not
fall into better hands. Messrs. Conley and
McTague have given satisfaction i'm the
past and the people have full confidence in
acknowledgements.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-03-19

Joseph V. Dory OF Warsaw, H., was
treubled with rheumatism and tried a
number OF different remedies, but says none
OF them seemed to do him any good; but
finally he got hold OF n hat speedily
cured him. He was much pleased with it,
and felt sure that others similarly afflicted
would like to know what the remedy was
that cured him. He states fer the benefit
OF the public that it is called Chamberlain
Pain Balm. 1t is for sale here at so cents
per bottle by our druggist, W. w. De Witt.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-03-19

Among the reforms recommended
by Gov. Hill of New York is one for
compulsory voting at political elections.
A bill carrying his suggestion has been
introduced in the legislature. While il
may be the moral duty of every lega'
voter to cast a ballot, such a law would
be an interference with personal liberty
and prove Il flat failure.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-03-19

Can it be hal Simpson, the Kansas
statesman, has been maligned by the
press in stating hal he wore no socks?
In a recent speech Of his occurs this
sentence: "Now, when | raise corn ]
want TO exchange where | can get the
INST coats, overcoats, underclothes,
dress goods and socks"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-03-19

The deadlock in the Illinois legisla.
ture was broken on the 11th inst. by
the election of Gen. John NJ. Palmer as
senator on the 154th ballot. Palmer
was formerly a Republican, but has
affiliated with the Democratic party for
the past eight or nine years. He is an
able and popular man. He advocates
one good thing at least-the election OF
United States senators by popular vote.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-03-19

Montana has long been in need of an
estray law, but it has been considered
a difficult matter To enact law TO meet
the requirements Of the situation with
out leading to abuses. The last legis-
lature passed n law, which we publish
elsewhere. Whether it will prove a
benefit can only be determined after a
practical test. IL has some good fea'
lures,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-03-19

Rev. ]. II. Kyle, the indecrat who
was elected senator from South Da-
kota, became prominent through a
Fourth of July Grafton which he deliv-
cred last year. The Rev. Mr.. Kyle will
find practical legislation far different
from oratorical pyrotechnics and pull
ing tail feathers out of the American
eaple
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-03-19

The Granite Mountain mine appears
to be on the decline. 1t will only pay
% cents q share this month, instead of
the usual dividend of 30 cents. Stock
has fallen off to about one-half of what
it sold for last week. The Granite
Mountain has paid in dividends S10,-
100000 up to and including Feb. IA,
1891. The total amount taken out Of
the mine has been above S13,OOO,OO0.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-03-19

The three great generals of the Union
army who have now passed away were
not only born in the state of Ohio, but
within u radius of little more than 1OC
miles. Grant was born at Point Pleas
ant, Sherman at Lancaster, and Sheri'
dan ut Somerset.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-03-19

Elsewhere will be found the annual
statement of county finances. The net
Indebtedness of the county March l,
1891, was S43, 2O9,72. Cash on hand,
S13,4S5.o5. This is not a bad showing.
Fergus, if we are not mistaken, still
has the smallest Indebtedness of any
county in the state.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-03-19

Jerry simpson, the Kansas curiosity,
addressed a mass meeting of farmers
at Annapolis, Md, n day last week.
He advocated the reduction of tariff,
government railroads, and the aboli-
ton of the army and navy. He de-
nounced the press as subsidized, favored
an income tax, if necessary, that would
X eep fortunes at 100000. Verify, the
day of the political crank is at hand.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-03-19

Jake Kilrain has at last o a fight.
At San Francisco on the 18th inst. he
knocked out George Godfrey in the
44th round.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-03-19

ID. j. Hennessy, of Silver Bow county
has resigned the senatorship. He found
it necessary in order to give attention
to his own private business.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-03-19
NOTICE.

There will be a public sale at the ranch
of Patrick Flanagan and Mrs. Malowney,
one mile east Of Utica, Fergus county.
Mont, on Thursday, April 9, 1891, at 10
O'Clock a. M. The following property will
be sold to the highest bidder for cash: Four
work horses, eleven mares and colts, one
set harness, one wagon, four mich cows,
thirteen head Of domestic cattle, 1000
pounds of potatoes, 5000 or 5000 pounds
of oats. one Crown moving machine, two
plows, one harrow, some chickens, eight OIL
nine tons of hay, and some household
truck.
PATRICK FLANAGAN
March 10. BRIDGET MALowNEY.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-03-19

Gov Toole has appointed Martin
Maginnis mineral land commissioner
for Montana.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-03-19
Estrayed.

Came to my ranch on Burnett creek, three
miles below L~ewistown, over a year age,
one gray mare about seven years old,
branded thus: 8 on left jaw; on left
20
shoulder; on left hind quarter: weight,
about % pounds. Owner can have the
same by proving property and paying for
this advertisement.
WILLIAM MEDIGAR,
March 10. L~ewistown, Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-03-19

OFFICE OF THE III CLERK,(
FERGUS COUNTY, Mont.
LEwIsTowN, Mont. March 5, 1891.
To the Honorable Board Of County Com
missioners Of Fergus County, Mont:
Gentlemen:-I have the honor to here
with submit for your examination and APP
prevail my annual statement of the re-
csipts and expenditures Of Fergus county
for the year ended Feb. 2S. 1891.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-03-19

Special School District No.
Cash on hand March 1, 1S9O....S 1,O43 II
Pe-a;yad from ia xea.. S11 81
clerk of district. q 30
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-03-19
ANNUAL STATEMENT
OF THE

RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS
OF
Fergus County,,
FROM
March l., 1890, to March 1, 1891.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-03-19

= l,7S6 90
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-03-19
Hardware Department.

This is the largest and most complete stock carried in this port
Territory. This stock includes Mining Tools, Steel, Iron, tic, b
Supplies of all kinds, Builders and General Hardware, Heating AM
Stoves and a full assortment of Tin and Granite Ware.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-04-20

cess from FhiI s:l4. II press toward a.
work for ths prize"
The speaker introduced his subject by saying
that TIE right 70 discuss this theme belonged -
any one Of three classes: The successfuI man
conld indicate the way By which he hsd OBJ
point ont the rocks over which his hopes hao
been wrecked. while the young man might So
forth TIE ideals b. which he meant 70 be guided
In the attainment Of success
Selecting the shaving N oejec for which 70
strive" as the frss element Of success. the
speaker ampliied q length on the impcssibiiity
OF attaining skin OF prominence in any depart
nent without definite aim or end in view TO
call forth ali the powers of energy and activity
But not only must there Be IN object for which
70 labor, bat il must be seen to that Il Is .
worthy one, the attainment OF which Is worth
the having There ID such thing - unsu.,cess-
iul success. or that which. being won leaves the
winner dissatisfied with himself and his poSDes-
don
The second element Of success ID the determi-
nation 70 obtain the object striven after. With
out courage and determination it would be an
easy matter TO be thrown out Of the race. Tbs
speaker illustrated this part OF his discourse by
. reference to the use OF the word spresk" in the
text, which indicated the presence OF dificnl-
tics exieting in St Pauis mind, but which. at
sny cost. were 70 b overcome By perseverance,
and pluck"
In conclusion. tie speaker pointed out ST
Pauls aim - being worthy every ones amb-
ton. sthe prize Of the high calling Of God" the
possession Of . stalwart Christian character AID
the attainment OF the vietor's crown as the end
of the race.
Mr.. Sehively. who has been connected with
the mechanical department OF the PosT-IxTELr
LIGExcxR for some time and who has preached
occasionally, leaves this week for Anac0rtes TO
eAR ~.
sehively 10 n able writer and . very versatile
gentleman
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-04-20
MANS DUTY TO Con.


Charity Due From Those Whe Are Rich
Some Good Advice.
Rev. E. T. Keever, OF the holy Trinity Luth-
erau church, preached . sermon last evening
from Genesis xiii.
He spoke Of how Abraham played the part Of .
cecsiyer when he went into Egypt: that going
into Egypt at that time meant going into tempta-
ton, but that almost every great man in the
Scriptures had . fall OF some kind and was guilty
OF some grievous sin. He spoke OF the deccp-
ton OF Jacob and the crimes of his sons, o. the
rashnexs of Moses, the foolishness of So nson
and the backsiiding of solomon. OF how the
Scriptures impartially record the faults of them
al He said that the greatness OF these mem
consisted in their rising above sin. and their
LIE teaches lesson to ell and shows how men
mar Be redeemed from the darkness OF sin by
the franscendaut bfiliiancy OF Gods love and
grace
The immense riches Of Abraham formed the
subject OF part of his DISCOURSE and he said that
God had blessed Abraham with great wealth in
order that il might be expended in doing good:
that TO he rich IL no sin, but those who would
have riches must expect cares, annoyances and
responsibilities, and these who are blessed with
wealth should be charitable and should con-
tribute to the aid of the church aud the poor.
He stated that no one should ever be weary Of
well doing, for il is . mans solemn duty to give
according Is the Lord has permitted him to
Pfosf<xs maj 70 Waom much - given OF nm
much is required He said. Riches often are
burden: there Is . burden in getting them,
fear IN keeping them, temptation in using them,
guilt in abusing them and sorrow in losing
them"
He reminded his congregation Of the blessings
OF true Christianity and the Importance Ct seek
Ing Gods help in ill of their understandings.
and admonished them to refrain from strife, and
bear the ills of life with resignation and peace,
and follow the advice Of Abraham to Lot and do
al in their power to settle diicultes and differ
ences without Quarrels. He spoke of Gods
promises 70 those who oheyed His commands,
and urged upon ell to be more mindful of their
spiritual welfare. to put away the evil things of
the world and in tae ED they would be rewarded
with choicest blessings - the Lord rewarded
Abraham
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-04-20
SIN Thew Come.

The interest in Columbia continues to increase
and the number OF visitors becomes greater
every day. Saturday last was set apart fo- q
special ladies' day. Up 70 noon the weather
was unproritious and although the c,osdiness
continued during the afternoon the fair sex
appeared in large numbers and thro1ged the
grounds. Yesterday. although the sky looked
even more threatening. . larger number Of
people were ont than on any previous OCCASION
Hundreds who had visited the place week
or two ago were amaxed at the improvements
that had been made in the two short weeks OF
Coiumb!a,s existence. Not only were they sur
prised at the number OF improvements but az
their character. That houses Of the size and
character of those under construction could be
built and sold for the price and on the terms
given seemed incredible All Of the houses are
OF fne design and are being constructed with
the greatest possible care The colossal scale
on which all the work At Columbia is being
done affords opportunities 10 lessen cost. ali OF
which benefit goes to the purchaser. As good
houses ~ are frequently sold for 5000 On in
stallments are being sold At Columbia for hslf
the money and include several valuable con-
siderations not included in an ordinary real
estate transaction.
With very little work and At very slight COS.
the natural park adjoining the ;ounsite has
been improved and made accessible Rustic
bridges and winding paths along the creek and
over the miniature cascades make IL popular. and
expressions OF sdmiration Tor its iovehness were
heard on every hand
Those who were ct first skepsscai about the
ultimate success of Columbia and the cooper
ative system, possibly On account OF costly ex-
perience Wi h other other investments, begin TO
realize the earnestness Of the people who are
interested in Columbia As they begin 10 real
Ike the advantages of the cooperative plan and
see its fairness 10 everybody they take hold and
bel p to pull. Yeslercay's papers contain . list
OF hundreds of names OF substantial people who
are working for the future Of Columbia Each
man whose name appears is friend OF Columbia
and knows why he Is . friend He knows that
Columbia win win and why it viii win, and that
with the cooperation OF the hundreds of Others
who have similar interests, they VIII derive ben
eats from their possessions that cannot Be g.
cured in any other way.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-04-20
THE SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL
Rev. +. Bald wins Sermon 1t the Mort
Seattle Baptist Church.

Seattle Baptist Church.
Rev. 7. Baldwin. CT the North Seattle Baptist
church, preached = sermon yesterday from Jere-
mish ix:a: "oh that had in the wilderness,
lodging place OF wayfaring men, that might
leave my people and go from them"
He took the position that man is q social crea-
ture, and the development OF his best nature de-
Ponds upon his social companions. and that the
prophets and kings and people disintegrated
from the divine worship OF Bazl and felt that
such associations were damaging TO their per-
sonal character, and he said that the excsams-
ton IN the text, where the prophet cries out 70.
associations OF a higher spiritual and social na-
t9re, was the result OF such conditions
Continuing, Mr.. Baldwin said: This has been
characteristic of ali truly great men in snir;tual
things. When Moses had al the advantages of
the Egyptian court he was unhappy and ssid
that be chose rather 20 suffer Affections with the
people OF God than 20 enjoy the pleasures of sin.
20 profitable was their fellowship TO him AZ
though the prophetic Office reached its zenith
with Elijah, and be was accustomed to . life in
tie wilderness. when he realized himself alone
and had no che. a. he thought, in common syrn-
pa;hy with him, he prayed TO Gle So If Jers-
miaa. with all OF the honor and power OF his
prophetic pace, desired TO leave all and go int,
the wilderness where he might End a lodge al
kindred Spirits, aud IL these men, 20 advanced. in
the visions of religious things. required the as
SiSiAoce OF society ana Fellowship. is il not
strong argument against the spiritual incifser.
eace 30 widely manifested in this days,
he argued thai tie best of oil divine nrnr,,s>s
sre confined to . circle such as jeremiah ipdi
Gated. and that God recognizes the pr;ncinle al
social advantages and has promised that when
two or three are gathered together in His name
He VIII be il their midst: and that many times
IN his description Of Christian duty the prophet
urged his followers not 70 forsaks these social
-i-ss~< n, all TO-
because the highest description given of The
church is IS q compact body, growing 70
gether . lodge o. men in the wilderness
"wayfaring men seeking . city which hath In
foundation aruly established ana vAo>e
builder and maker 10 God -
He reminded his hearers OF the necessi.y ~
greater tsithtninekS IN the discharge Of their
religious duties and Of gathering ;cSe,her IN
closer communion IN preparing Tor tie future
Htale.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-04-20
A TALK ABOUT JONAH.
His Disobedience, Punishment and Mir
aculous Defiverance.

4cuio0s Deifveraace
Al the Calvary Presbyterian church yesterday
morning. Kew. +. NJ. Boyd delivered very able
sermon to an interested audience. taking for his
text the story OF JonsAs oisobedsence. punish.
rnent and miraculous preservation by being
swallowed BY whale that he might render
further service. lie said.
The story OF Jonah. 10 recorded In the Scrip.
lures is iuli OF interest and instruction. IL re-
veals the fact that human nature, with its
weaknesses and pse!cdices. was the same then
that IL is today. and teaches us that Gods par-
pose Of grace IS no. coua1ed 20 any nation or
any people.
The book OF Jonah belongs rather 20 the his
so-iesl than 20 the prophe;icsi portion OF the
Scriptures, as IL contains simply the stosy Of
Jonsh's mission TO Ninevah, the only proph-
esy in ii being that referring to NIaevsh The
name Jonah means cove. which IN connection
with the story OF Nosh's dove. s?tly nts the
career Of this prophet After dying from the
ark OF duty, he found no rcs; until &c returned
agsin-
The prophet il introduced TO rs a. the re-
cipient Of divine message jehovah bids hira
60 10 the great Assyrian city, declare 70 the poo
pie their sins and summon them TO repentance
surely this should have been al xgrceahls, AZ
less, an acceptable duty. Is NOS the preachers
hishes; junction the calling Of souls 10 repent
sucs. unto life. Why should gonah have clos>c
his ear against the divine word, SHUT up bis
heart against compassion for SinevaA snd ned
from his datys The answer discloses At once
Gods compassion and Jorah's ssr-
The fault Of Jonah lay in narrowing tie cora-
passion Of Jehovah and exsggerasirg TIE Claims
OF the chosen people. Jonah wished 70 limi, 20
the Hebrews the saving mercy o. God. His
pride of race exceeded his humanity. and IN
the very name OF religion he reeellec against
the author OF fate lie scorned tie mission OF
mercy aud ned ~iron the presence OF God
Jehovah pc; great honor upon Jonah IN CIV
Ing commission to 60 and prcphesy aSaaAst