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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-06-30
What the Cspitalistic, Demo-Re'
publican Crowd Will do.

publican Crowd Will do.
The gold-bugs of the east, or
rather, the Jewish, London money
power, will assume the guardian
ship of both the old parties at the
next presidential election. In some
states they will favor, with vast
sums of money, the Republican par
! ty; and in other states, the Demo-
cratic party. Thus the capitalistic,
Demo-Republican crowd will make a
very strong combination to down
the Peoples party. Why is this
stubborn resistance. with a COM
bined effort to defeat the will of the
industrial masses, not only of this
country, but the whole world but
for the rich to live off the industry
Of the common people, by reducing
them to condition of serfdom. To
support president, king, queen?
No! the money power. This mon
ey power is greater than any presi-
dent, king, queen or potentate.
Then, under these conditions, why
do we say that the people rule ?
The politicians, the subsidized
press, will have to get down off
this fence of resistance, as the peo-
pie have commenced to knock it
down. They are both out of work,
hence this Calamity howl" that is
going up from them. They have
made the calamity, and it forces
them to howl against the Peoples
party.
In the late war we started out
with one kind of money for the
banker, and another for the soldier
and the people. We can no more
run the national banking institutions
of this country without using up
the homes of the masses than q
Touring mill can be run without
wheat, or a saw mill without logs.
The only question is, whose home
yours or mine? The Peoples party
purposes to call halt, and seeks to
save the home. Nothing very bad
about that, is there? And yet the
subsidized press Gumping,jacks)
when their masters pull the string,
no difference what they are engaged
with, must stop, and send up their
calamity howp'.
The Peoples party says, UP with
the home, and DOWN with the
destroyers Of the home.
PEOPLES PARTY.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-06-30

lated the particulars Of case
wherein one Woodbury. attempted
to seize Owen Connaughton's wheat
crop. The case portrayed in livid
colors the Unsuitable greed Of the
money shark, but the Internal out
rage will not have to stand alone /;
another was enacted this week that
will keep it company j. G. Moo
nan, an Industrious farmer residing
in Nescatunga township, came to
this county in 1885 and purchased a
presumption claim, paying 500
therefor he had some means left
and proceeded to improve his pur-
chase. Soon the means he brought
with him were exhausted and like
ninety.nine of every hundred who
came to this country in an early
day, he was compelled to mortgage.
The money thus secured was used,
not in riotous living. for Mr.. Moo
nan and wife lived economical,
worked hard, and have managed to
get most Of their living from the
farm, but in purchasing few farm
implements, paying interest as it
became due and in improving the
land they fondly hoped would afford
them a comfortable home in their
declining years Crop failure fol-
lowed crop failure the borrowed
money was exhausted and they were
compelled to let the interest 60 by
default, and this week the loan CON-
pany commenced foreclosure pro-
ceedings. Notwithstanding Mr..
Noonan and wife were working
hard and making every effort to
meet their obligations, and the pros
poets of their succeeding were
frightening, the money king must
have his interest, or the home upon
which the lions share of the money
he loaned was expended. Not sat
isfed with the prospect Of gobbling
the home and securing judgment
with which to pursue his victims,
the money king secured the appoint
ment of q receiver to take charge
of Mr.. Noonan's wheat crop, thus
depriving him of all means of saw
ing his home. The foreclosure pro-
ceedings were commenced in the
district court, but the application
for the appointment of a receiver
was not made to Judge Price, who
presides over said court. Probably
a knowledge of the fact that Judge
Price adheres strictly to law, JUS
tice and right, caused the money
king to apply elsewhere. At any
rate application was made to a
ching" that was elected upon the
Republican ticket, last fall, to dis
grace the Office of probate judge;
(he is succeeding admirably a
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-06-30
A Big Alliance Plan.

Topeka, June ZS.-Van buren,
Prather, state lecturer of the Kan
sas Alliance, has addressed a CON-
munication to the congressional AL
liances, outlining plan for organi-
cation in compliance with instrc-
tions from the national council form
ulated at Washington last February.
He suggests that all lecturers in
the sub Alliances, with the county
lecturers, meet in July and organize
themselves into a legislative coun-
Gil, OF which the county lecturer
shall be ex-officio chairman.
The further plan for organization
is the most perfect any political
party has ever known. What the
Republicans will attempt to do to
offset it is a question which they
must consider at once. All the
congressional district lecturers in
the state are requested to meet the
state president, the state lecturer
and the state board of directors
July l and 2 next, in this city, to
organize state Legislative council.
The state president, the state lee
turer, the assistant state lecturer
and the state board Of directors,
with the congressional district lee
turers, shall constitute the state
legislative council, Of which the
state lecturer shall be ex-officio
chairman. The legislative council,
to be composed of state and con-
gressional lecturers, will examine
all literature for distribution in the
state and provide for state organiza-
tions, while the county legislative
committee will look after its partic-
ular county.
Continuing his address, the state
lecturer makes the first public
official declaration going to show
that the ideas of Mr.. Bellamy form
the sub-structure of the Alliance
movement. After making various
suggestions regarding live stock
exchanges he says: eve have
been working upon the competitive
plan until we are nearly nation Of
wealth-producing paupers. Others
have been working on the co-opera-
tive plan and are wealthy. Show
the difference to our people. We
are the masters of the situation, not
only politically, but from business
standpoint, both in buying and sell
ing, if we only learn the great les
son of cooperation. would advise
not less than two days for lecturers
meeting and schooling upon the
different topics for discussion.
Present an unbroken front and
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-06-30

PRESERVE YOUR FRUIT, veg
etables, without cooking or sealing,
and at cost of only one cent per
gallon. No sugar or ascids requir-
ed. Will send receipt postpaid for
rs cts. R. A. TURNER,
Phinney, Island Co., Wash.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-09-17
THE IRRIGATION CONVENTION.

The great irrigation convention
which is now in session at Salt Lake
City will no doubt be a memorable
event in the history of the Rocky
mountain region. 1t should mark the
beginning OF some definite plan to re-
claim the great area of arid lands
through an extensive system OF irriga-
ton. Able, practical and experienced
men will be present from the various
states and territories to present their
views, and we believe much will be ac-
complished at this first meeting. 1t
will be interesting to note the senti-
ments expressed. Montana is entitled
to thirty delegates at this convention,
and there is no doubt but she will be
well represented as to numbers and
ability. We believe Mr.. Carriers idea
to transfer these lands to the control
OF the various states to be the best
solution of the problem. Irrigation
will be more quickly brought about.
There is prejudice in theeast against
opening up any more lands for culti-
walton in the west, and influence will
be used on the quiet to prevent aid
from the general government. Be-
sides, congress has but a vague idea
OF the necessities of the situation.
The matter should be left to those
who are familiar with the question by
actual residence in the region to be
reclaimed. 1t is a fact that the rich
est soil in Montana today is non-pro-
duetive, save of grass in favorable
years, owing to the lack OF water.
With this land reclaimed all of our
out of-doors industries would be made
more secure, new land would be opened
to settlement, and the population OF
the state increased at a rapid rate.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-09-17

Bob Ingersoll in his address before
the jury in the Davis will case used the
following words which should be taken
as a pointer by every man who is liable
to serve on a jury: eff we only have
to rear what witnesses say, jurymen
would need nothing but ears, their
brains could be dispensed with; but
after you hear what they say you call a
council in your brain and make up
FOUR mind whether the statement, in
view of all the circumstances, is true
or false" lngersoll might have also
said that the oath of the average wit
ness amounts to nothing. Witnesses
are subp9naed for two sides in a case
and they usually do the best they can
for the party they represent. A jury
man must study human nature when
ever a witness is before him, if he does
not know the mans reputation for
~yeracity as a citizen. The day has
passed when the mere form of taking
an path has any weight. Perjury is one
of the hardest things to prove In this
world.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-09-17

w. w. Goodrich, temporary chair
man of the New York Republican con-
vention, made a ringing speech on
taking the chair. A brief extract
clearly defines the issues in the cam
paign, and shows the evils Of Hillism
in the Empire state. The speaker
said:
"We sorrowfully behold the governor
of this great state, as he stands like a
modern Colossus, one foot in the exec
utive chamber at Albany and the other
in the senate chamber at Washington,
his hands grasping the lever OF the
Democratic machine, which he controls
by filling public offices with his sub
servient tools, his eyes greedily fixed
on the presidential chair. in which he
will never sit, pandering to the liquor
interests, playing with the question of
honest money, cheating the laboring
men by defeating for years the Aus
tralian ballot system, obstructing the
entire legislation of the state to prevent
an investigation of his partisan water
rats in the canal, rising to no higher
level than ward politicians. Verify,
the coming contest is hat of Hillism
grated on to Tammanyism against
the political concience of the voters of
this commonwealth, and on such an
issue We shall suffer no defeat"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-09-17

Keenan, Il Sons circular dated Sep
tember 4 has this to say of western
range cattle:
The market opened strong Monday, and
on Tuesday was steady. Wednesday, the
market was easier on the best cattle, but
Thursday it showed more strength, and
prices we're fully as high as on Monday and
Tuesday. Western range cattle are com
ing forward in better condition than ever
before, and as they are killing good all
classes OF buyers are buying them instead
nf native cattle, unless the natives are
choice. 1t gives us an active market for
Fa nge cattle, and we see no reason why
prices should not continue strong the bal
ance of the season.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-09-17

1t is interesting to watch the progress
of Major McKinley's campaign in
Ohio. Everywhere he is greeted by
large audiences. The plain, business
like way in which he handles the tariff
and other questions is winning him
votes every day. His meetings fire.
quently partake of a friendly CONVEX
sation where questions are asked by
the audience and speaker. To every
question propounded, the Major gives
prompt and apparently satisfactory
answer. At every meeting he is con-
graduated at the close of his address
and given of support by men
of all parties. Particularly is the
major making adherents among the
farmers and woolgrowers of Ohio.
There seems to be no CUES ion now as
to his election. 1t is only a matter of
majority.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-09-17
N IN CATTLE.

Western range cattle are going to
market in excellent condition this
year, and growers are realizing fancy
| prices. Good steers are bringing from
! $40 to SO more than they did last year:
If the price keeps up during the next
six weeks Montana growers will return
with larger rolls than they have for
many years. A late issue of the River
| Press quotes some of the sales made
in Chicago recently of Choteau cattle.
The following is an extract regarding a
few of the sales made:
On the 7thC. w. Price had on the market
10 head of l461-pound cattle. which real
lied S4.S5 per hundred pounds, making
S71 each, or S5,325 for the lot. The same
day A. w. Kingsbury, for the Cboteau COM
pany, had PIT head OF 147O pounds each,
| which at S4.75 brought nearly SGT, and
the lot S14, 933. And we don't hear any
body objeeting very strenuously to taking
from SCI to 81 a head for beei steers, es-
pecially when it is remembered that in
1889 on a corresponding date a lot of
13S6-pound steers belonging to Mr.. Price
brought S4s each. and the Pioneer 1860
cattle at S3.35 realized SI5.5 each. And
on the same day in 1880 the Home Land
l14O cattle brought SLIGO each, and n
lot of Floweree l33ls were knocked off at
a trifie less than SIS.
Today's report is as gratifying as yester-
days. In il we find kohrs Il Hogan's 1880
monsters selling ut SI.75, or nearly SCI
each. This entire lot brought S7,10O.
Again, Floweree, Broadwater and Samples
brought S67, S6S.40 and SG9.15 respect
lively, and though the lots were small, the
totals were Sl,50O, S3,214 and $4,000
ench.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-09-17

New York Republicans held their
tate convention on Wednesday of last
week. 1t vas a large and harmonious
gathering of representative men. A
5 trong platform was adopted. Able
speeches were made showing up the
iniquity of Hillism and Tammanyism
in the state. Following is the state
ticket placed in nominations: Govern
or, ]. Sloat Fassett, of Chemung; lieu
tenant-governor, John W. Nrooman,
of Herkimer; secretary of state, Eugene
F. O'Connor, of Brooklyn; comptroller,
Arthur c. Wade, of jamestown; state
treasurer, Ira NJ. Hedges, of Rockland
county; attorney general, VIM. E.
Sutherland, of Monroe.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-09-17

The prospects for the woolgrowing
industry was never SO bright as it is at
present. Good prices for wool and
mutton has created a strong demand
for sheep, ven right at the Threshold
of winter. With good ranges and an
abundance of hay in stack, growers
feel secure against loss, and are even
anxious to increase their fiocks by pur-
chase. This speaks well for the indus
try and the policy of protection advo-
Gated by the Republican party. But
we believe the climax of its prosperity
has not been reached yet. Under the
influence of the Mckinley bill Ameri-
can mills are starting up throughout
the east, and in another year the impe-
tus given to home manufacture will
create n strong demand for the Ameri-
can wool product. 1t is safe to predict
an advance of several cents on the
prices obtained this season.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-09-17

A number of prominent Democratic
politicians will make q pilgrimage to
the west in a few days to instruct us
poor benighted heathens in the beau
ties and benefits of free trade. The
party left Washington on the 18th inst
and consists of Senator Faulkner, Gen
eral Black, Bynum of Indiana, Nc
Adoo, of New Jersey, James NJ. Beck
and Lawrence Gardiner. Meetings will
be held in Helena and Butte after which
the agents of British interests will pro-
coed to Washington to shake hands
with what few Democrats hat state
contains.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-09-17

If Mr.. Wanamaker expects post
masters at each c~ounty-seat through
out the state to make an examination
into the condition of ~postofficcs he
should see that an appropriation is made
for that purpose. Many postmasters
in the west are without deputies, and
could not afford to employ some one.
Besides il is a long distance between
postoffices in Montana and there is
considerable expense attached to such
an examination.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-09-17

Petition from r. II. Canine, Felix Nc
CHM, ct al, Tor a county Dad from neal
Cottonwood bridge on Piiilbrook road in
Sec. PC, TIP. 10 ~. X. IL E., to IA point one
hall mile westerly of bridge over Cotton
wood on Lewistown and Ubet county road
Hopkins and Felix McGinu appointed
viewers, to meet October 10 mt bridge gu
Philbrook road.
Petition from Felix McGinn, Herman
Philbrook and Lewistowu county road at
NV corner Sec. %, TIP. IL n, X. IL f.,
etc, granted, and Archibald Hopkins, An
gus Mcmillan and Felix McGinn appointed
viewers, tn meet October II at starting
point of road.
Petition from c. NJ. Clary, p. J. Elliston,
ct al, for a county road beginning about
200 yards east of where Lcwistown and
Stanford county road descends hill east Of
Ross Fork, ETC.. granted, and j. b. Strong,
NJ. A. Palmer and p. T. Eiston appointed
viewers, to meet at starting point Oct. II,
1891.
Bills OF W. A. Shaules, II. +. Nichols and
j. F. Fisher as deputy sheriff disallowed on
ground of there being no law allowing same
to be paid by the county.
Report of Edward Brassey, justice OF
peace for Big Spring township, approved
and fees ordered paid as follows:
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-09-17

We are in receipt of the first number
of the Montana Wool Journal, pub,
lished by f. IL. Becker, of the Billing:
Gazette. 1t is a neat production of the
typographical art, and filled with mat.
tiers of interest 10 wool growers. 1t is
the only publication in the state de.
voted exclusively to the interests Of
wool growers, and should receive a
generous patronage from flockmasters.
The subscription price is only $500 per
wear.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-09-17

Nearly every day wool growers come
to us with tears in their eyes making
inquiry about stock sheep. The fact is
there are scarcely any sheep for sale
in this section. Perhaps some of the
free wool editors have a cache" some
where. 1t might be well to write them.
Address Calamity Searles," Great
Falls Tribune.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-09-17

J. Sloat Fassett, the Republican
nominee for governor of New York, is
the present collector of customs of the
port of New York, and was lately APP.
pointed by President Harrison. He j:
popular as we'll as able, and stands 8
very good show of being the next gov
ernor of the state. The people are get
ting heartily sick of Hill and his un
s%crupulous methods to perpetuate his
political power.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-09-17

The jury in the Davis will case, after
being out three or four days, we're una
BILE to agree, and were discharged by
Judge Mediation. 1t is understood
that seven were in favor of contestants
and five for proponents. Seven men
did not believe hat Job Davis, "the
champion speller of Salt Creek town
ship" wrote the will.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-09-17

Labor day was quite generally oh,
served in the leading cities Of the Unit
eel States, monster parades and picnics
being the principal methods of OBJ
a At Cincinnati Major Nc
Kinley addressed a large assemblage
Of the som of toll, and with character.
istic propriety RETAINED from bringing
politics into his address.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-09-17
FOR SALE.

Cheap for ash Dr. approved paper, abon'
two hundred stock horses, circle brand
formerly owned by John o. Ming; alst
from fifty to a hundred geldings, from thre'
to five years old, sired by Don A and othe
good horses. from good mares; weigh IRON
o to 1900 pounds when in good con
dition. Some broke to work, some to ride
Others only halter-broke.
JAMES FERGUS < Son,
April 9. Armells, Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-09-17
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
John n. vR00MAk, /: Editor q Proprietor

Secretary Proctor will succeed Sena
tor Edmunds as senator from Vermont
1t is % yet known who will succeed
Proctor as secretary of war.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-09-17

Several agents, representing Great
Britain and the Democratic party, will
be in Helena and Butte next week adj
~vocating the doctrine of free trade.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-09-17

1t is a cold day when an aronaut does
not fall from his balloon and leave a
depression in the ground where he
drops.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-09-17

Clerk instructed to notify Edward Nc
Donald, ct al, owners of ditch crossing the
Maiden and Lewistown county road just
north OF Lewistown, to run aid ditch
straight across said road or place a bridge
over ditch the entire width of road within
20 days from receipt Of notice.
Adjourned sine die.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-09-17

required to open the Lewistown and Nc
Donald creek county road in repair for
travel where ii leaves East Fork road.
Report OF receipts and expenditures Of
the county assessor for quarter ending
Aug. 81 approved
Quarterly report of receipts and expendi-
lures Of county superintendent OF schools
approved.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-09-17

Adjourned to 0 a. m, Sept. 10.
Called at o a. m, Sept. 10. All present.
L ALLOWED.
Long & Clark, lumber-..........S 53 40
Judith Lumber Co., lumber..-..-. 40 go
Bill of G. NJ. Stafford in the sum of $1,000
disallowed on ground OF same being "A du-
p~licate bill.
Report OF F. E. Smith, county attorney,
of the receipts and disbursements in his
Office for quarter approved.
BILLS
Chas. Lehman & Co., supplies--.~..S23 30
Peter Schmitt, supplies..-".-""-... q 90
Report OF r. III. Kelly, supervisor road
district No. 3, approved.
BILLS
Il. /. Moule. 23 %
Maurice Sullivan. board prisoners los 90
Report of G. w. Tavener. justice OF peace
for TIBET township, approved.
Report of j. A. Wall, Justice Of peace for
Dubuque township, approved.
Report of w. II. Kelly, clerk and record
err, of receipts and disbursements for quar-
ter ending Aug. 81 approved.
Report OF ID. A. Meagher, clerk of court,
Of receipts and disbursements for quarter
approved.
Adjourned to l p. m.
Called at / p. m All present.
Board examined and checked county
treasurer's books, and approved his re-
port.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1891-09-17
COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS.

Proceedings OF regular September session
called Monday. September 9TH. 1891. and
adjourned to 8 n. m. Sept. sth on account
OF the 9TH being a legal holiday.
Called to order at 9 a. m. Sept. 8, 1891.
Present, j. W. Beck, chairman; p. Saun-
ders and John McCourt, commissioners; W.
H. Kelly. clerk.
F. NJ. Widdefeld appointed supervisor
ri road district No. 8. vice Clifford Burch,
who was appointed at August special SEES
siun and refused to qualify.
Adjourned to i p. M
Called at 1 p. M. All present.
Report Of Theo. Miller, supervisor OF road
district No. 5. approved.
Report of Hugh Green, supervisor road
district No. 4, approved.
Report OF A. F. Westvelt, supervisor road
district No. Is. approved.
Report of j. j. Woodwork, supervisor
road district No. ID. approved.
Report of Theodore Nichols, former su-
pervisor OF Dad district No. 9, approved.
Report of James Raw, supervisor road
district No. 10. approved.
Report OF prisoners confined in county
Jail after term OF court approved.
Report of +. Lincoln. supervisor Of road
district No. 6, approved.
Adjourned to 8 a.. N. Sept. 3.
Called at 9 a. m. Sept. .. All present.
BILLS