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Fergus County argus., 1891-09-03

The farmers of the Dakotas are Ger
tainly having hard lines. News comes
from South Dakota that all of the
northwestern part Of Faull; county has
been swept over 10y fire. \ scope Of
country twenty miles wide and fifty
miles in length has been burned over.
The report says. "NIen and their fam
lies are walking about looking nj what
IL few hours ago were pretty farm
houses and farms filled with grain
stacks. For space OF twenty miles
not foot of grass for stock even is left,
and the damage to county and people
is nameless. a man has just returned
from Loyalton, thirty miles north of
Faulkton, and reports that all the dis
trict south of that town Is burned over,
including a majority of the hay and
grain stacks. Reports from Seneca
give the same facts. In many cases
families have been stripped of their
all and are in bad shape, having lost
all their crops which they had just fin
ished harvesting
Fergus County argus., 1891-09-03

The Bourbon press, with character
istic disregard for the truth, delights in
quoting Blaine as saying that the Nc
Kinley bill "will not open a market in
this country for another bushcl of
wheat or another barrel Of pork Mr..
Blaine used the above words i'll speak
ing of the bill before it contained the
Aldrich reciprocity amendment, and
not in reference to the bill rs il was
finally passed. Mr.. Blaine was anx-
ious to see his reciprocity idea attached
to the measure and given a test. 1t is
folly to attempt TO prove that Mr..
Blaine is imbued with the free trade
heresy. His name Is a SYNONYM for
protection, and we believe there is not
line in the Mckinley bill that does
not receive his hearty endorsement.
Fergus County argus., 1891-09-03

And now comes the report from
South Dakota that the Democratic
and Alliance leaders of that state have
concocted n scheme to fuse and elect
Bartlett Tripp, an out-and-out Demo
crat and rank free-trader, to fill the
vacancy caused by the recent death Of
Representative Gamble. But if we
read the signs Alright the farmers OF
South Dakota will refuse to be led into
the trap set for them, and that the Al.
lance leaders, like Othello, will find
their Occupation gone" a. a result ot
their corrupt deal.
Fergus County argus., 1891-09-03

The Helena Independent would jeop-
ardize the woolgrowing interests Of
this country in order that some of the
finest grades Of Australian woods should
enter this country free Of duty. The
bulk of the wool from the outside
would come in direct competition with
domestic woods were the duty removed
and work an injury to American
growers, who aim to produce staple
article. 1t is the object of protection
to extend its benefits to the greater
number, and it may not he impossible
to discover where the general applica-
ton does not suit some special interest.
If a manufacturer wants the very fin
est wool To make cloth for the rich he
can afford to pay the duty. 1t is quite
natural that the manufacturer would
like to get his wool as cheap as possible,
but the growers are just as anxious to
get fair price for their product.
Fergus County argus., 1891-09-03
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION.

To whom it may concern: Notice ID
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. 1891.
HERBERT BLANCHARD.
WILLIAM w. PARRorI
Fergus County argus., 1891-09-03
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 hundred geldings. from thres
to five years old, sired by Don A and Other
good horses, fom good mares; weigh from
900 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., 1891-09-03

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 as follows: Il was taken
with a violent cramp in the stomach which
believe would have caused my death had
it not been for the prompt use of Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera, and Diarrhea Rem.
edy. The first dose did me so much good
that followed it up in go minutes with a
second dose, and before the doctor could
get to where ! was l 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., 1891-09-03

Very little reliance can be placed on
expert testimony when there is big
money at stake. I'm the Davis will case
experts who are employed at the rate
of $50 per day take entirely opposite
views rs TO the kind of ink used in
writing the will. The same is true also
as to the age Of paper on which the
will is written.
Fergus County argus., 1891-09-03
COUNTY APPORTIoNMENT.
Amounts Fixed Upon Which Railroads Will
Pay Taxes.

The following table prepared by the
state board OF equalization, shows the
total apportionment OF the assess
ments of railroads in the several coun-
ties of the state. Choteau, Dawson
and Missoula counties have the larg-
est apportionments. The state levy
on the total is two and one-half mills,
which will give it a revenue from this
source in 1891 of S2l, l,624.25:
Fergus County argus., 1891-09-03
LOsT..-S1O0 REWARD.

The above reward will be paid for any
information leading to the discovery OF the
whereabouts OF George jackson. who was
lost ten miles below Rufus Thompson's
ranch while returning from Billings. At
the time OF his disappearance Mr.. jackson
wore a light dove-colored coat and vest
light plaid pants. white silk tie white hat
and medium heavy boots. There were
papers in his pocket at the time bearing
his name. He is between 30 and 40 years
OF age.
sep3 FRED r. WARREN
Fergus County argus., 1891-09-03
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
ground on above date. Board reserves
right to reject any all bids
w. II. KELLY,
Clerk OF Boa rd.
Fergus County argus., 1891-09-03

logs and lumber upon the section. He
seized Csc. 900 feet of lumber and 16O, 900
feet OF logs. The parties learning the sever
ity of the penalty for trespassing. were
anxious to compromise, and paid 81, 900
| damages, and were given permission to
| saw the logs already cut.
Fergus County argus., 1891-09-03

For diarrhea or summer complaint in
any form there ia nothing better than
Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera, and piar'
rhea Remedy. Mrs. Nancy Berry, oi
Adams, Lawrence Co., Kentucky. says one
dose OF il cured her of an attack of diar-
rhea. Two or three doses will cure any
ordinary case. When reduced with water
it is pleasant to take. 20 and so cent bot
ties fo- sale by w. w. Dewitt.
Fergus County argus., 1891-09-03

While neither the Republican or
Democratic party can nominate can
didate for the presidency on an abso-
lutte free coinage platform, however
much the mining states may desire it,
it would be strange if the Democracy
Fergus County argus., 1891-09-03
For Sale Cheap.

offer for sale my house and four lots
with small barn on the corner OF Fifth ave
nue. and 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,
Lewistown, Mont
LIZ.
Fergus County argus., 1891-09-03

1t is estimated that the farmer
profits this year will exceed by $1,000
100000 those of any recent year. 1t
will prove a poor year for the calamity
and alliance parties.
Fergus County argus., 1891-09-03

The eleventh annual meeting of the
national encampment of the Sons of
Veterans will be held in Helena Hell
ena will have its hands full to do the
entertaining next summer.
Fergus County argus., 1891-09-03

Ohio prohibitionists have adopted
the rose as the party emblem. The
water lily would have been more APP
propriate. Red rose rhymes with red
nose
Fergus County argus., 1891-09-03

Chauncey NJ. Depew says that 6,OOC
babies have been named after him
And still Chauncey is ambitious to be
president of the United States.
Fergus County argus., 1891-09-03
Montana Pioneers.

The animal meeting OF Montana pioneers
took place in Helena last week. Inc presi-
dent, W. A. Clark, being absent, Vice-Presi-
Fergus County argus., 1891-09-03
For Sale.

Having disposed OF my ranch, l still offer
my sheep and horses for sale. Address
EDMOND FoGARTY,
Lewistown, Mont.
July 9. 1891.
Fergus County argus., 1891-09-03
Ladies' Nurse.

To the Ladies' of Lewistown and vicinity:
am permanently located in Lewistown
and prepared to wait on any ladies desiring
my services. Engagements may be made
with ladies' in the country by eorresPon-
dence.
Fergus County argus., 1891-09-03

PUBLIsHED WEEKLY
JOHN N. vR00MAN, Editor & Proprietor.
Fergus County argus., 1891-09-03

Mrs. J. HOsEMAN,
Sept. 10. Lewistown. Mont.
Fergus County argus., 1891-09-03
Errp,ta County, argus.
OFFICIAL PAPER OF FERGUS COUNTY.

IEwIsTowN. THURSDAY, Sep. 3, 81
Fergus County argus., 1891-09-03

July %.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-22
A NEW CATHOLIC SCHOOL
To BE Dedicated at Tarentum Tomorrow
Afternoon With Imposing Ceremonies.

To BE Dedicated at Tarentum Tomorrow
Afternoon With Imposing Ceremonies.
The most imposing Catholic services that
have ever taken place at Tarentum will be
held tomorrow afternoon. The occasion is
the dedication of the new Sacred Heart
schoolhouse of st. Peters congregation, of
which Rev. Father Often is pastor All
the arrangements for the occasion have been
perfected. Trains will leave Federal street,
Allegheny, city time, at 1890 o'clock, and
arrive at Tarentum at 1:30 P. NJ. At the
station carriages will be in waiting for the
clergy. The Tarentum societies will re-
ceive at the depot the st. George Societies
and the societies of the young men from
Millvale. Sharpsburg, Natrona and Ford
City, and in procession proceed to the new
building.
The dedication services will be performed
by Rev. John Oster, Provincial of the Or
der of the Holy Ghost, in the absence of
Rt Rev. Bishop Phelan. After the divine
ceremony there will be three sermons
Father Suehr, of SITS. Peter and Paul
Church, East Liberty, will preach in Ger
man; Father Murphy, President of the
Catholic College, will deliver an English
sermon, and Father Oster will preach a
French sermon. The new schoolhouse was
built at a cost of nearly $4,000, the most
liberal contributor being John B. Ford, of
the Tarentum Plate Glass Works, who do
mated s., 900.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-22
NO ACTION TAKEN YET.
Tho Oliver & Roberts Difficulty Shows no
Signs of Settlement.

Tho Oliver Roberts Difficulty Shows no
Signs of Settlement.
The Executive Board of the second divis-
ion, first district, having jurisdiction over
the trouble at Oliver & Roberts wire mill,
has not yet taken action on the matter, but
a meeting may be held this afternoon for
that purpose. Another committee called
at the Office of the Amalgamated Associa-
tion yesterday afternoon, but the officials
there could give the men no encouragement,
as the dispute has not yet been referred to
the national headquarters.
There was little if any change in the sit
uation at the mill yesterday. The nom
union men with whom the old employees re-
fuse to work, are still on duty, and the men
say that as long as they stay the union men
will not return. Mr.. d. B. Oliver denied
yesterday that Russians are operating the
plant His version of the whole trouble is
that the scale which the firm refuses to sign
provides for regulations that will add Is
per cent to the cost of the output, and
while the firm had made two efforts to settle
satisfactorily to both sides, the employees
had been unable to go into a conference
with power to alter the scale. The firm
waited two weeks and then started the mill
with other men, who will not now be dis
charged for the accommodation of the old
hands.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-22
THEY'RE AFTER HIM.
Chief Murphy Says He Is the Main
Target for an Attacking Party.
FIRE DEPARTMENT INDICATED.
The Front Wall of House Falls With q
Crash Into the Street.
SOME SNAP SHOTS AT CITY MATTERS

Chief Murphy, of the Department of
office yeste rday, looking well and hearty
after his Eastern trip. In speaking of the
trouble in the Bureau of Electricity he said
that the only information he had on the
subject was what he read in the
papers. He added, 'T will make
a thorough investigation of the
matter, but am inclined to think somebody
is trying TO make mountain out mole
hill. If there had been any trouble no
blame could beattached to Chief Jones, as
he has nothing to do with the Bureau of
Electricity. Elmer Loomis Is the superin-
tendent of that department, and he alone is
responsible. He was given permission to
go away, and before going, Informed me
that the wires were all in good order, and
in case anything occurred during his ab-
sence, he had made arrangements with
Superintendent Metzgar, of the telephone
company, to look after the wires and make
any repairs necessary"
Chief Murphy said that he could see
through the whole scheme. ''They are not
after Chief Jones or Superintendent
Loomis, he asserted, ''but me- There are
several parties who would like to do me up
if in their power, and they take every pos
sible advantage they can. There is no
doubt in my mind that they are
hitting at me over the shoulders
of my subordinates. The calling
of meeting of the Public Safety Commit
tee was entirely uncalled for, and the way
the case was disposed of shows it. Allie
gheny has as fine fire department as any
city in the country. During my trip East I
visited the engine companies of several
cities, and am of the opinion that none of
them were superior to ours, either in the
electrical department or otherwise"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-22
MEN WOULDN'T STAY.
E1-COngressman Niedringhaus Fails
to Get Eastern WOrkmen.
ELEVEN RETURNED YESTERDAY.
One Tells How Misrepresentation Took
Them to st. Louis.
UNION MEN COUNT ONE POINT SCORED

Ex-Congressman Niedringhans has had
the first taste at taking non-union men to
st. Louis to operate his plant at that place.
A couple of weeks ago his representative,
who had failed to secure men here, engaged
II workmen in Philadelphia They were
not told where they were expected to go,
but Amalgamated wages were guaranteed,
besides the railroad fare to destination.
The men agreed to go, with the under
standing that no trouble existed and upon
the assurance that everything was all right,
they started. They were taken by way of
Buffalo up into Canada, across to Detroit
and from thence to st. Louis. By the
time they reached Detroit, however, one
or two of the crowd expressed suspicious
fear that all was not right, and they deter
mined to find out definitely where they
were going before proceeding farther, but
the man in charge succeeded in putting
them off until st. Louis was reached.
They Just remained one day. When they
saw the mill and discovered the situation
they informed Mr.. Niedringhaus that they
would not work and demanded railroad fare
to return to their homes i'll Philadelphia.
Mr.. Niedringhaus did not sav ne would
or would not give them money to get out of
the city, but he did not furnish them with
funds and Ivory Lodge, now on strike at
that place, gave them enough to provide
passage home.
They left st. Louis on Thursday and ar
rived in Pittsburg last evening. Two of
them, John Alexander and Samuel Colwell,
the latter a roller, called at the office
of the Amalgamated Association yes
Tprd1V afternoon
story Just as above stated. The
men are very weary, and will be glad to
reach home again. Amalgamated officials
feel delighted over the prospects of winning
at st. Louis They consider this one big
noint oained
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-22
TRADES UNIONS CRITICISED
For Interfering With the Importation of
Welsh Tin Plate Workers.

Welsh Tin Plate Workers.
Commenting upon the present controversy
over the proposed importation of foreign
tin plate workers, the current issue of the
Iron Age will have this say:
''The trades unions are reported to be up
in arms and threaten direful things if the
administration at Washington permits eI-
pert workmen to be engaged and taken to
st. Louis from across the sea. The exigen-
cies of partisan politics may make the ad-
ministration yield to them and endeavor to
prevent the importation of Welsh tin
plate workers under contract, but bust
ness-like view of the situation would seem
to call for permission to import such work.
men.
''The Amalgamated Association would
render its membership an important service
at this time, if it should endeavor by every
means possible to encourage the efforts of
those who are risking their capital in estab-
fishing tin plate works The development
of this industry, if properly fostered by all
interests involved, will in time employ
large numbers of American workmen, COM
pared with whom the Welsh workmen who
might now be brought hither would be in
significant. The sudden transfer of the en-
tire Welsh tin plate community to this
country is not to be feared. Nor is the
lowering of the American standard of wages
to the Welsh standard, or anything like it,
to be feared. American manufacturers ex-
pect to pay considerably more than their
foreign competitors, but it is unreasonable
for the trades unions to handicap new in
dustries by imposing upon them higher
schedules than in other industries, and also
by preventing them from securing the best
skilled labor attainable.''
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-22
on the street. The remains will be inferred
to-day. 9"
Snap Shots at City News.

COLONEL W. c. CoNNELLY is seriously i'll.
THE dog catcher was doing business in the
West End yesteI day. Eight unlicensed ours
were captured.
MAD dog created some excitement on
Fifth avenue, below Smithfleld street, YES
terday morning. 1t was shot by Officer
Myers.
A SLIGHT fire occurred in the cellar of
Welty's carpet store, on Federal street, AL
legheny, last night. 1t was extinguished be-
fore any damage was done.
HENRY STAMM, cashier of the Iron and
Glass Dollar Savings Bank, left for Denver
yesterday, where he was called by the Sc
rious illness of his son, Edward II. Staum,
who has been there for some time for his
health.
DETECTIvE CoULsoN, last night denied that
he had been assisting Detective Stoker, of
Latrobe, in capturing as embezzler in this
city or that such a person as Stokes was in
the city. Couson says there may be such n
person here but he knows nothing about
him.
CAR IA, of the Birmingham Traction Com
pany, yesterday ran into a team of W. A.
Nimick, near the Panhandle station, and
threw both horses down. M damage was
done beyond bruising the horses slightly.
The same car collided with car 50, of the
Pleasant Valley line, at the postoffce switch
and a window was broken.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-22
ANOTHER VICTIM ADDED.
Mrs. Ramsey Uses OIL to Hasten a Fire,
With Probably Fatal Results.

Mrs. Ramsey Uses Oil to Hasten a Fire,
With Probably Fatal Results.
What will probably be fatal accident
occurred yesterday afternoon by the in
judicious use of oil in lighting a fire Mrs
G. D. Ramsey, of Mcclure avenue, ALE
gheny, started to light the fire in order to
cook supper, and to hasten it along, secured
the oil car and started to pour its contents
into the stove. As result an explosion
occurred. The burning oil was thrown all
over Mrs. Ramsey and in few moments
she was enveloped il flames. The screams
of the burning woman brought the neigh
bors to her assistance and the flames were
smothered, but not before she was so terri
bly, burned about the legs and body that she
will probably die. Physicians were at
once summoned a.:d the woman given every
attention, but her burns are of such a
character that the attending physicians
have but little hope of her recovery
An alarm was sent in from box 8 to which
the engine companies promptly responded,
but their services was not needed as the
fire was extinguished by few buckets of
water
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-22
DROP TEST FOR CAR WHEELS.
The Pennsylvania Company Has Adopted
A Rigid Trial of Strength.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company has
begun to put their cast-iron car wheels to a
very severe test For each 80 wheels which
have been shipped or are ready to ship, one
wheel shall be taken at random by the rail-
road company's inspector-either at the
railroad company's shops or at the wheel
manufacturers, as the case may be-and
subject to the following test: The wheel
shall be placed fange downward on an anvil
block weighing LOO pounds, set on rubble
ports not more than inches wide for the
wheel to rest upon. 1t shall be struck CEN
trally on the hub by weight of 14O pounds,
falling from height of - feet.
Should the wheel break in two or more
pieces after eight blows, or less, the 80
wheels represented by it will be rejected; if,
however, the wheel stands eight blows with
out breaking in two or more pieces the so
wheels will be accepted. The wheel for
test to be furnished by the manufacturer in
addition to the 30 wheels ordered.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-22
HUNTING FOR HIS DAUGHTER
Who Left Him Because He Was Poverty
Stricken and Old.

William Handmack, footsore and weary,
penniless and almost broken hearted, called
at Central station last night about IL o'clock
and asked for shelter until this morning.
He belongs at Mammoth, and was employed
in the mines where so many lives were lost
few months ago. Since then he has been
out of work.
A few weeks ago, his eldest child, girl
of 16, on account of the poverty at home,
suddenly left without asking permission or
saying where she was going. He heard
nothing till the other day he was told she
had been seen in this city and was en-
ployed at the American House. He started
at once on foot to find her, arriving late last
night. When he called at the hotel was
told that the girls had all retired and he
must come this morning.
AS he had not tasted food all day, Ser
geaDt Gray, at his own expense, furnished
him good square meal and cell for the
night The kindness was accepted with
fearful gratitude, and after disposing of his
meal the sorrowful old man was soon snor-
ing on plank.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-22
A FAMILY REUNION OVER.
Charles A. Pullman Returns From 1.-THE
Company's New Street Cars.

Charles A. Pullman Returns From 1.-THE
Company's New Street Cars.
Charles A Pullman was among the pas
sengers on the limited last evening. He
was returning from the st. Lawrence,
where he had been visiting his mother. Mfr.
Pullman said it was one of the yearly fam
ly gatherings Mrs. Pullman was in her
SD year, and for 80 years past the family
never missed q reunion at her house. He
left his family behind him. His brother
George was there with his family, and in all
there were % persons present descended
from Mrs. Pullman
Mr. Pullman said his company was getting
out q new style of street car which would
be an innovation on present systems. One
of the features would be that passengers
could enter the middle of the car from the
side and each car would have two platforms
Models of these cars will be exhibited at the
Street Railway Mems Convention in this
city the first week in October, a full pro-
gramme of which appears on another page
in to-day's DISPATCH.