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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-01-01
HIS NOSE ITCHED.
But He Did Not Enjoy the Way in Which it
Was Scsatchsd.

"One night" said Ben Holiday to
a New York World man, 81 was bounc
ing over The plains in one OF my over,
land coaches.
"Mrs. Holladay and myself were the
only passengers. Several stages had
been robbed within two months and
the driver was ripping along as though
a gang OF prairie wcives were after him
Suddenly the horses were thrown on
yheir launches and the stage stopped
II was henyed forward, but quickly
rccovcrrl. aud found myself gazing at
The nuyxles OF double-barreled shot
/ gun
Throw up your hands and don't
ar shouted the owner in a gru1
I goic,
80. wen my hands and began to
rommunc with myself. The fellow
then cooily asked for my money.
saw that lac did not know who | was
and was afraid that my sick wife
might awake and call my name.
"My coat was buttoned over my
bosom, but scarcely high enough to
hils !, magnificent emerald that cost
4 me $4,000 "A lew weeks before IN san
Francisco.
II scarcly breathed through fear that
| light might strike the stone, and its
| sparkling brilliancy attract the atten'
tion OF the robber. had about S40,.
900 in a money belt and several hun
dred dollars in my pocket.
suddenly my friend shouted: Come
shell out-quick, or I'll send the old
'un free lunch.
81 passed out few hundred loose in
my pockets and handed him my gold
watch and chain. They were heavy
/ five pounds at least.
"There,' said There is every cent
I've got! Take it and let me go on
Ny wife is very i'll, and don't know
what would happen to her if she knew
what was going on
"Keep your hands upn was the reply
while a second received my watch and
money.
'Then the search was made for tn,
express company's box, but the double
barreled shotgun did not move. Itt
muzzles were within foot of my nose
For my life l did not dare to stir.
MY nose began TO itch. The stif
hairs of my mustaehe got up, one afte
another. and tickled it until the sen
sation was intolerable. could stanC
it no longer.
"'Stranger,' / cried | must scratcl
my nose! 1t itches SO that L am al
most crazyn
"'Move your hands, he shouted
and I'll blow a holethrough your heat
big enough for jack rabbit to luml
through
81 appealed once more.
"'Well,' he answered, keep you
hands still and I'll scratch it for you.
Did he scratch it?' asked one O
Ben's interested listeners.
"Sure." said Holiday.
How" asked the breathless lis
tener.
with the muzzle OF the cooked gun
said the great overlander. "He rubbe,
the muzzle around my mustache an
raked it over the end of my nose unit
| thanked him and said it itched n
longer"
The robbers soon afterwards too
their leave, with many apologies, an
Rem continued his journey to the Mi:
souri, with his big gemerald and $40, ,oO(
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-01-01
BLOOD MONEY.
Part of the Reward Offered for Rube Bur-
rows Disbursed.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Dec. 2O.-A part
payment and settlement OF therewards
offered for the late train robber, Rubs
Burrows, was made to-day. j. ID.
Carter, the man who killed Burrows,
M. the officers of the Southern Ex-
press company in this city to arrange
q settlement of the reward. The
amount offered by the express com
pa ny and three railroad companies
jointly was 80, 500. OF this Carter
was paid $1,000, and the express
officials will consult John McDuffie,
who assisted in the capture OF Bur
rows, before they pay the balance.
Ths United States government re-
ward of 81 900 and the various states
rev ards have not been paid. j. ID.
Carter, who killed Burrows, is a Grip
pie for life from the effects OF the wound
he received during the fight. His ieit
arm is paralyzed.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-01-01
Parnell in the Soup.

Ku.KESNY, Dec. 23.-The official re-
suit OF the election yesterday to fill
the vacancy in the house OF commons
shows that Hsnnessy, the nominee oi
the anti-Parnellites was elected Hen
nessy's majority is LAG. There was
little or no excitement here this morn.
ing. Messrs. Parnell, Harrington, Red
mond, Scully, Hennessy and Healy
were at the court house at an early
hour awaiting the actual announce
ment of the result.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-01-01
Character in Ears.

In human beings OF n low or debased
mental standard the ears are large
and fiabhy, as in cre,ins and idiots.
When there is no lobe and the ear
widens toward the top it indicates
cunning, selfishpess and a fevengeful
disposition.
When the ear is oval and the lobe
slightly but distinctly marked, a lofty
ideality, combined with great sensi-
tiveness, is always noticeable.
Large and round ears, with neat
hem, well carved, not fiat, indicate a
strong will, bulldog-like tenacity OF
purpose, and saturnine disposition.
Ears which on the inner rim toward
the top have a small eXcrescence like
one OF the TIPS OF n cocks comb indi-
cate IL weak character, but obstinate
withal. though counterbalaiced by a
placid temper.
Ears where the hem is Hat, as If
Ironed down, Indicate "a vacillatine
mind, which in women usually belongs
to those who lack ideality, aud IN men
is characteristic of mean intelligence
and cold temper.
When the top of the ear j. rounded
like the narrow end OF an rga O. o.
characteristic of n loVahle aud pr
mantle disposition, or rather di-po.
sitIon that yedrns after the ro.nanttr
and pines to be loved.
When the ears are large and dr0ol.
at the top and are without u hem th.
gross instincts are palpable. These
indicate IN their owners vanity, iu-o
lence, arrogance, and "A general salts
faction with themselves.
When the small ear iuclines rather
to the round than the elongated oval
it is certain indication that the per-
s,.tt .I.....o - f,854al-. - .:'ir'.s-'t- $40
longs Is OF au amorous. jealous, but
treacherous nature, and detective in
Judgment.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-01-01
Killed in a Fight Over a Girl.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Dec. %. Two
cowboys, Andrew Miller, known as
"John L." and William Newman,
fought over girl at Newman's ranch
on the Belle Fourche Saturday. Miller
was killed, and Newman surrendered
himself to the Crook county authori-
ties. He is now in jail at Sundanee.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-01-01
Irelsnd's Lament.

Oh, Kathleen. mavourneen-
oh. Mistress O'Shsa.
All Erin's in mournin'
And dark is the day.
The b'ys are all fiehtin';
And We are the cause.
Asd the tories delight in
The loss OF home laws.
All. sorry's the day that
Ensnared our Parnell.
With a glance Of your eye
You encompsssed the spell.
With a smile that was love,
And a tear that was pearl;
With d voice like n dove
And the blush OF a girl
You saw and you conquered
Our lion, sur chief;
And the land of your birth
10 encompassed in grief.
Spokane Falls Review.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-01-01
Admiral Kimberly's Mother Dead.

CHICAGO, Dec. 23.-Mrs. Maria Il.
Kimberly, mother of Admiral KIM
berly, died to-day, aged 81. Mrs.
Kimberly and husband came to Chi
caeo when there we're but one hundred
people here.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-01-01
OFFICIAL ROSTER.
state Directory.

state Directory
Governor. X. Toole, Helena
Lieut.. Governor...John L. Richards, Butte
Member OF Congress, +. II. Carter, Helena
Secretary Louis Rotwitt, Helena
Treasurer ..........R X. .. Hickman, Helena
Auditor........... T.. A. kenney, Helena
Atty General, -. II enri J. Haskell, Glendive
hief Justice Supreme Court...........
Henry y. Blake, Helena
Associate Justices E. n. Harwood
Supreme Court w. III. Dewitt
lerk Sup. Court, w. J. Kennedy, Helena
s Iperintendent Public Instruction
.........John Cannon, Helena
Federal Directory.
us. Marshal Thomas Irwin, Butte
Register U. ). Land Office.........C. a. Burg
Receiver U. 5. Land Otiice.......G. w: Cook
Surveyor General. Geo. ID. Eaton
L. s. Attorney. y................-........E ID. weed
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-01-01
WooL.sTORINc FACILITIES.

with Special View to the Storing
Judith and Wolf Creek county will md
the mo point haul their WOOL whether
desiring sell or ship.
anmen and Others seeking will find the %
kinds BED ROCK PRICES Also blacksmith shop at Landing
srORDERS BY MAIL GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-12
DARING BANK ROBBERY.
THE EXPLOITS OF THE YOUNGER
BROTHERS EQUALED.
The Robbers Fooled by the Young Cash
ier's Presence of Mind and Bravery
Only 5000 'Secured-The Thieves Cap
tured and the Money Recovered.

EFpNGHAM, H., Sept. Ii. This city
was the scene of bank robbery today
at noon that almost rivals the exploits
of the Younger brothers. There was
soldiers reunion, and while the street
was lined with people; two desperadoes
stepped into the First National bank,
and presenting revolvers at the head of
Cashier Partridge, demanded cash. The
cashier started as if to comply with the
demand. but hastily stepped behind the
safe door, and yelled for help. He was
unarmed, but was brave enough to stand
his ground, as, thus shielded from
the robbers weapons, he knew he had
them partly foiled at least. At this un-
expected turn of affairs, one of the rob-
bers sprang through the private en-
with revolver, and grabbing what
money he could, sprang out and the two
escaped.
All this occupied but few seconds and
chase was quickly made. Hundreds of
people started in pursuit before the rob-
bers got out ofsight, but as they were
armed they kept the pursuers at bay
with their weapons. At last they were
completely surrounded, and seeing es-
cape was impossible, they threw up
their hands and surrendered. Excite
ment was at fever heat, and had the
robbers fred a single shot they would
have been promptly lynched.
The money secured by them, 5000, was
recovered, it being found in the coat
pocket of one of them. The desperadoes
gave their names as William McGuire
and I'll. O'Neal. They are strangers
here.
Had it not been for the bravery of the
cashier, and the fortunate position of the
bank door, they would have succeeded
in robbing the bank with hundreds of
people passing to and fro in front OF it.
The cashier had revolver in a drawer,
but could not get at 1t. At the time the
robbers entered he was busily engaged
cashing up, and did not notice them
until he saw the muzzles of two revolvers
confronting him. The cashier, Joseph
Partridge, jr., is only 20 years of age, and
his bravery saved big robbery.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-12
APPALLING DISASTER.
NATURES TERRIBLE UPHEAvAL
IN SAN SALVADOR.
Reports of the Recent Earthquake Not
Exaggerated-The Loss of Life and
Property Much Greater Than at First
Supposed-,The Severest Shock of ALI
Yet Expected.

New YoRK, Sept. lI.-The Herald has
this cable dispatch:
SAN SALVADOR, Sept. 11.-Details of
the terrible earthquake shock of which
1 cabled you on Wednesday, prove it to
have been more disastrous than sup
posed. In this city about forty people
were killed, and sixty more or less seri-
ously injured. There is no telling to
what extent the mortality list will
reach, but judging from the fearful re-
suits in San Salvador, the number of
killed throughout the country will be
somewhere in the hundreds.
While the alarming reverberations were
going on, it was an utter impossibilitY
for any one to keep his footing. From
all the houses the unfortunate dwellers
issued on all fours, amid clouds of dust,
while showers OF tile and plaster kept
falling about them. The air was filled
with agonizing shrieks: Merchants lost
heavily through the destruction of fra
gile goods.
The panic has now pretty nearly sub
sided, although families are sleeping in
their tents or houses, or in the public
parks or streets. Earthquakes, by turn
feeble and violent, continue at irregular
intervals. Everybody expects the
climax to come on September 2lst, on
account of the equinox, as experience
shows that that phenomenon exerts
great influence on local earthquakes. 1t
is not unlikely that this city will be
made a total wreck.
The government has sent 300 men to
deepen the outlet to Lake Hopongo, in
| order to diminish the amount of water
in it and reduce the violent shocks.
Some workmen engaged in digging the
outlet were carried away by wild tor
rent of warm ill-smelling water, and
drowned.
Details of the ruins of towns in the
axis of the earthquake are very meagre
! OF 320 houses at Comasagua, only eight
remain standing. The loss of life there
was great. News came by telegram
Yesterday, that the waters of the lake
are growing warmer, and had fal
len three feet up to 8 q. m., wher
they rose again, reaching by 6 p. m
seven feet above the normal level. No
body slept last night, as all were ex-
pecting another violent shock. Fortu
nately nothing unusual happened.
Drafts on London to the value OF S.,
900 900, in favor of Balmaceda's minis
ters to France and England, have beer
found in the treasury and cancelled.
The POLITICAL leaders are consulting
as to candidates for the president. 1t i
the general opinion that Senator Ramon
Lucas will be selected.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-12
NO PROTECTION FOR RossA.
Uncle Sam VIII Not Shield Him il He
Visits ireland.


Uncle Sam VIII Not Shield Him il He
Visits ireland.
New YoRK, Sept. 11.-O'Donovan
Rosa publishes in his newspaper,
United Irishmen, this week, some cor
respondence he had with the state de-
partment, relative to a passport he
wanted, guaranteeing him freedom from
arrest in Ireland, and which was refused
him. In answer to Rossa's first letter,
Assistant Secretary Wharton, of the
state department, sent passport in the
usual form, to Rosa. enclosed in let
ter in which he said: "The department
cannot furnish you passport in any
other form, and cannot give you guar
antee against arrest in foreign countries
on criminal charges"
Rosa wrote back that he understood
there was treaty between the United
States and Great Britain, which stipu-
lated that an American citizen could not
be held in prison in Great Britain for
any political records or acts of his in
this country, and he wanted to know
whether such protection was afforded
an American citizen or not. He re-
ceived the following reply from the
assistant secretary: Il have to state
that there is no arrangement of any
kind IN force between the United States
and Great Britain on the subject to
which your letter relates"
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-12

lected as substitute opera. The gem
eral opinion, however, is that the man
agement and municipal and other author
tiles of Paris were seriously alarmed
at the threats made by the Chauvinists,
and consequently they abandoned the
production of the Wagnerian opera. The
managers. however, insist that they will
produce Lohengrin ON Monday, should
Van Dyck's health permit. 1t is known
there has been serious trouble at the
rehearsals, through the presence there
of Madame Wagner and herson. There
has been discomfort among the orches-
ira, and menacing letters have been sent
the managers and conductor.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-12
Beware of Women,

NEWPORT, Ark, Sept. 11.-Bob Win
ston, alias Lewis Sherry, was hanged to-
dey in the Jackson county Jail, in the
presence OF twenty-five witnesses, as re-
quired by the Arkansas law. Winston,
who was negro, killed negro preacher
named Smith, at the instigation of
negro woman, Matte Green. On the
gallows he uttered fervent, incoherent
prayer, and twice repeated: 'tBeware
of the temptations of women; they will
lead you into temptation, and you may
not escape"
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-12
Nicht Eunress Robbed.

SAvAlMAH, Ga, Sept. 1.-THE night
express on the Central railroad, which
left Savannah tonight, is reported to
have been held up five miles west of
here, and the southern express car rob-
bed. The robbers were passengers, and
entered the express car as the train
stopped at a crossing, and compelled the
messenger to open the safe, which con-
tained an amount of money. The
sealed safe was not touched. The rob-
bers left the cars after several shots
were fred.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-12
Cotton Pickers Strike.

Houston, Tex, Sept. 11.-Tomorrow
is the day set for the strike OF cotton
pickers throughout the cotton belt.
Colonel Humphreys, who engineered
the scheme, says he has the names of
1,l00,0 pickers, in all portions of the
south, who stopped picking tonight
until they can get 81 per day and board.
He says the men are all under oath to
pick no cotton, save their own, until
November 1st, for less than that amount.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-12
SOME OE THE REASONS WHY
The Mutual Life Insurance Company
OF NEW YORK


the OLDEST active Life Insurance Company the UNITED
STATES done the
LARGEST STRONGEST BEST
millions
has paid dividends eghyfve millions dars
has paid Cash retiring members than
combined
twola the world.
results policies
equad
DOLLARS
remot
the emosthb bea aud to
life policies birth,
214 South Broadway. Telephone 2S.
THOMAS, MANAGER VETTER AaESrs
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-12
WHITES AND BLACKS.
A Fatal Row at a G. A. K. Reunion in
oklahoma.

GUTHRIE, 0. T., Sept. 11.-At Dover,
Oklahoma, today there was a reunion of
Grand Army men, at which both white
and colored persons were present. Dur
ing the afternoon quarrel. arose be-
tween a white man and a negro, over a
horse trade. The whites and blacks
took sides, according to color, and in a
Jew minutes a general fight was in pro-
gress, in which knives, clubs and
revolvers were used as weapons. Three
colored comrades were fatally cut with
knives, and twenty others, both white
and black, were more or less seriously
injured Four United States deputy
marshals happened to be present and
they quelled the disturbance. Many
arrests were made.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-12
AFFAIRS IN CHILE.
A Strong Cabinet Formed-The San Fran
cisco Ordered to Mare Island.

cisco Ordered Co mare Aslanu'
SANTIAGO, sept. 11.-Augustine Ed
wards has Joined the cabinet of the Con-
gressional government as minister of
public works, and Manuel Alatta as
minister OF foreign affairs. This forms
coalition of all the political factions
except the Balmacedists.
Orders, it is stated, have been received
by Admiral Brown, from Secretary
Tracy, for the cruiser San Francisco to
return to California. She will leave to-
night or tomorrow morning. 1t is
thought her ultimate destination is Sa-
moa.
The Baltimore will remain at Valpar-
also for the present.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-THE cruiser
San Francisco, now in Chile, has been
ordered north, and will probably sail on
Monday for Mare island, where she will
be docked, cleaned up and painted.
Admiral Brown will come north on her,
and continue in command of the vessels
on the Pacific station.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-12
FOOD FOR SHARKS.
Eight Natives Eaten by Marine Monsters
at FIint's Island.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. II. = The
schooner General Banning arrived from
Flint's island, today, with cargo of CO.
coanuts. Her commander, Captain
Spring, reports that while loading the
cargo, the vessel was twice blown out to
sea by severe storms. On each occasion
about one hundred natives were on
board, and they hastened ashore in
canoes. The second time several canoes
were capsized and the occupants thrown
into the water which swarmed with
sharks. Out of thirty-one natives that
were thrown into the water, eight were
killed and eaten by sharks, and one had
his leg bitten off below the knee.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-12

long rifles. OF the twenty contestants
for places on the army carbine team, but
one, Sergeant Heuser, G. troop, Second
cavalry, scored 100 points. His score
was 10S. The distinguished carbine
men did better, three passing the CEN
tury mark, Corporal Steiner making
1lS; Corporal Blacke, Ill, and Black:
smith Keiser, 121, being the best one Of
the day. His morning run was ia, and
his afternoon 127, which is the best
skirmish run ever made by cavalry
man.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-12
Pardoned for "Peaching."

SAN FRANcIsco, Sept. 11.-Wong Gee
On, the Chinese who forged Revenue
Officer Thomas's name to 10000 rev.
enue labels, has been released from GUS
tody by order of Internal Revenue Com
missioner Mason. Wong was promised
immunity from punishment to induce
him to confess.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-12

Prof. w. T. Wenzell, of the College of
Pharmacy of the State University, after
actual analysis made by him. PRO
nounces the Royal baking powder the
strongest and rurest baking powder
before the public The Royal baking
powder destroys the dyspeptic qualities
of hot food.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-12
Robbed of $50, 900.

New YoRK, Sept la local paper
says John DAILY, king of the gambling
house keepers, has been robbed of $780,
600 by one Of his intimate friends. So
far as can be learned the money was
taken from the safe in Days private
quarters in West Twenty-ninth street.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-12
CARB1NE SHOOTERS.
Cavalrymen Have Their Day at tn
National Shooting Tournament.

CaVaIrymen have Enelr Day ab tho
National Shooting Tournament.
CHICAGO, Sept. 11.--This was the cav
alrymen's day in the United States
army national shooting tournament.
So far the cavalrymen with their little
carbines, have made poor showing,
C impaired with the infantry's shooting
with long rifles, and today was no ex.
ception. Among the reasons advanced
for this, is the fact that until two years
ago all the competitive shooting by
every branch of the service was done with
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-12
rbe Kaiser,s Movements.

MUNICH, Sept. 1.-THE emperor OF
Germany and the regent of Bavaria,
Prince Luitpold, started this morning to
the scene OF the Bavarian army
maneuvers.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-12
LoHENGRIN IN PARIs.
The Managers Afraid to Produce the
Opera as per Announcements.

PARIS, Sept. 1.-THE long expected,
much discussed and possibly dangerous
production of Lohengrin at the Grand
opera house, set down for this evening,
has been postponed, according to
the announcement made today, on
account OF the illness OF Van Dyck, the
tenor. and Robert le DiaDle was se'
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-12

Suit fits we'll and proves Fine Tail
oring when selected from the large New
Stock OF II. A. Getz, 125 West Third
street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-03
Tried to Satisfy ais Curios;tv.

Every one has seen him. He works in some
capacity In fully half the stores in the country.
says the Chicago Tribune, and he Is known
either as the inquisitive clerk or the clerk-who-
knows.it-all.
He was behind the counter in ore of the many
drug stores where be is employed few days
ago when a man came in and said he wanted 10
get half dozen six-ounce bottles
'BoStles?" he asked.
YES, bottlss,r responded the man.
With or without corks?" ne asked.
with corks, was the response
Want 'em empty he inquired.
Certainly"
And new:n
DO you suppose want bottles you've been
keeping strychnine in?'
The clerk said such an idea had never eprere \
his h ad, and then asked:
what do you want them for:"
To break" responded the impatient Gus
toner promptly.
'What?''
The customer beckoned to him to lean over
the counter and then caught mold of the lapel
of his coat and whispered:
II wouldn't want the neIghbors to get onto It.
but rather like to hear them crack. Just a
within OF mine. It's better than breaking WIN
dows, and gives me just as much pleasure; but
my supply has given out and l want few TO
hold me over until another carload arrives"
The clerk looked at the customer doubt
fully
oh well, of course it's nothing TO me, ~ he
said
Then what made you ask about it?' de-
mauded the customer.
The clerk made no reply, but got the bottles
AS he was making the change. however, the
spirit moved him to ask;
What do you do with the eorks?'
Chew 'em," was the reply. ITS good for
the digestion. Try it some time"
Then the customer walked out and the clerk
shook his head aud tapped his forehead. But
he has asked no questions since.