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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-01-07
Reducing Expenses.

Washington Special to Inter Ocean:
Chairman Holman announces it to be
his policy that the appropriations for
next year shall be cut own $11S.-
600, 900 at this session of congress.
Chairman Holman will not be able to
carry out his purpose. The commit
tee of which he is chairman has charge
of only six bills. These bills have
been very carefully examined by COM
petent eaayy,ttihis. cay ttihiss. They say it will not
be pe@Ss.ng the.duce the aggregate OF
thes,ocrats or Repuhan S35, ,OOO. 900
'vithe him % Pressisdesirippling the govern
ment; al lat no considerable re-
duction in them can be made unless
the Democrats shall choose to strike
at the army and navy pension list.
That the Democrats will not venture
to do on the eve of a presidential cam
paign. No general appropriation for
rivers and harbors was passed at the
last session, but appropriations
amounting to 2,951 900 (of which
81, 100000 Was for the Mississippi
river) were made available for e
current fiscal year. Chairman Hol-
mans scheme contemplates the re-
fusal to pass river and harbor bill
at this session. But it happens that
Judge Holman's committee has no
jurisdiction on the subject of river
and harbor appropriations. That
belongs to the committee on rivers
and harbors, one which enjoys the
same parliamentary privileges and
opportunities as the appro priations
committee, and the chairman oi
which is Mr.. Blanchard, of Louisiana
whose fourteen colleagues are as
strong and influential advocates o.
liberal appropriations as he is. Chair
man Holman's scheme to make q
show of economy by refusing all ap
preparations for rivers and harbors
until aft er the presidential election il
not likely to prevail. He may deem
himself fortunate if he shall be able to
keep the amount of rivers and harbor:
down to 100000. The amount
which congressman will demand will
exceed S2O,OOO,OOO, and if ther'
should be no appropriation the los
to the government by injury to public
works already in progress would b.
very large.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-01-07
INSPIRED THE SENATOR -
Mr.. Plumb Gave Actor Crane the idea for
His Play.

William III. Crane, the actor, whose
impersonation of the senator in the
play of the same name, in an interview,
says that it was inspired by Mr..
Plumb's personality, of which he was
an ardent admirer.
Mr.. Crane first saw Senator Plumb
about three years ago, when on the
invitation OF a friend, he occupied
seat in the senate gallery, and was
particularly impressed with the sena-
tors earnestness in debate and his
breezy gesticulations and Western
style. He secured an introduction
through Senator Blackburn, and all
the parties became deeply interested
In the discussion, especially the late
Senator. Mr.. Crane said:
81 carefully studied him from head
to foot and left with the idea that he
was Just the man had been hunting
for. Now that was before the 'Sena-
tor was written, but he was the inspi-
ration OF the part 1 have so frequently
acted since"
MIR. Crane met the senator frequently
since that time, and they became sim
cere friends. When he was in Wash
ington last January, Senator Plumb
gave the actor luncheon in his COM
mittee room, part of which was pro-
duced IN the third act of the play.
That night Senator Plumb and Black
burn, who had attended the luncheon,
went to see the play.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-01-07
Constitutional.

The decision OF the supreme court
rendered last week declares the fee bill
passed last winter by the legislature
to be constitutional. To test the law
it was agreed that Sheriff John E.
Lloyd, of Silver Bow county, should
bring suit against the commissioners
of that county. Under the territorial
law in force at the time of the sheriff's
election in October, 1889, he was en-
titled to 81 per day tor the board OF
prisoners and fifteen cents mileage.
The fee bill passed last winter reduced
the former amount to sixty cents and
the latter to ten cents. An agreed
case was prepared and submitted to
Judge Nc McHatton, of Silver Bow county,
who decided in favor of the sheriff.
This decision is reversed by the su-
preme court. Lloyd claimed that the
legislature had no authority to pass
the law, thereby reducing his compen-
sation during his term of Office. The
case involved the Interpretation of
that section of the constitution, which
says: Except as otherwise provided
.. NesfS S~oSeASotioif ho law EDdll tA-
tend the term of any public officer, or
increase or diminish his salary or
emolument of his election or appoint
ment: Provided, that this shall not be
constructed to forbid the legislative
assembly from fixing the salaries or
emoluments of those officers first
elected or appointed under this con-
stitution, where such salaries or emol-
uments are not fixed by this constitu-
ton" The court says. I'VE are OF
the opinion the intent of the trainers
of the constitution is that the salary
or emoluments of an Office like that of
the sheriff, who was elected in Octo-
Der, 1889, should be subject to the
control OF the legislative assembly,
and that the power to "fix" carried
with it the implied right to increase or
diminish the same by amending the
statute which may be in force"
Opinion by Chief Justice Blake.-Inde-
pendent.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-01-07
Largest Diamond in the World.

The largest diamond in the world is
the Braganza, weight 1880 carats.
1t was found in Brazil in 1741, and is
now one of the Portuguese crown
Jewels. Much doubt exists as to its
being a genuine diamond, the govern
ment never having allowed it to be
tested. Another fine diamond is the
NATHAN, belonging to the rajah of
Nathan, Borneo. 1t is of the first
water" and weighs 367 carats. 1t
bears striking resemblance to a pear
in shape, even to the indentation in
the larger end. 1t was found near
Landak, Borneo, in 17e0, and has
been the cause of several sanguinary
wars. The Koh-i-noor, another OF the
famous diamonds of the world, now
forms one of the crown jewels OF Great
Britain. The history of this gem dates
back to 1926. 1t originally weighed
793 carats, but was reduced by un-
skillful cutting to 1856 carats-this
while 1t WAS the property OF The En-
peroT Aurenzebec. 1t was captured by
the British troops during the Sikh
mutiny and WAS presented to QUEEN
Victoria in 1850. Since coming into
Victoria's possession it has been re-
cut and now weighs but log 1-16
carats. The Pit or Regent diamond
belonged to the French crown jewels.
1t was bought by the duke of Or
leans, then regent of France, of Pit,
the governor OF Fort st. George, for
f135, 900. When in the rough the
stone weighed $50 carats. The cut
ting alone cost $4,000. Among the
large and otherwise famous diamonds
OF the world, the following may be
enumerated: The Piggot, S21a carats;
the Nassac, 500 carats; the Floren,
tine Brilliant, 1884, carats; the Eu,
genia and Green Brilliant, each 81
carats; the Shah, 80 carats; the Saucy
53Is carats; the Orloff or Orlou, 1941
carats. The noted diamonds of lesser
size and value are: the Dresden, tn,
Hope, the Austrian Yellow and th'
Polar Star.-St. Louis Republic.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-01-07
A Striking Confession.

New York Press: The Dry Goods
Economist is a journal that has ex-
pressed the strongest opposition to
the Mckinley tariff. But its charac-
ter as a trade newspaper compels it
to oprint the news regarding matters in
which its readers are especially inter.
ested. Thus in its issue of October 81
we find the following statement in ref
erence to the seal plush industry
which the Mckinley law has imported
into the United States:
"The manufacture of this fabric in
this country has reached large proper
tions in a short time, and the great
majority of those unacquainted with
the facts have labored under the be-
lief that the Mckinley tariff would
prove a bonanza to all who engaged
in the industry. But like any article,
the supply and demand govern the
price, a fact that is a safeguard to con-
sumers, because, at the best, an arti-
fetal price can exist only for a short
time. As a matter of fact, prices for
the qualities of large consumption
nokC DCOh ho liShCh thoH pCiotC, aHd
probably the average price realized by
manufacturers is less than before the
Mckinley tariff went into effect.
"These are stubborn facts in the
face of the many reports to the con-
trary, but they are vouched for by
the largest sellers and buyers of the
goods. They interpret the situation
by the law OF supply and demand.
Those conversant with the fabric from
its manufacture to sale agree that bet
ter goods are made and sold for the
same price than were obtained before
the new tariff went into effect. Goods
are made here and sold at S1.75 that
cannot be imported and sold for less
than 81 80 to S2.O5, according to the
weight"
The old rate of duty on seal plush
was 40 cents per square yard and 35
per cent advalorem. The present
duty is 4O1a cents a yard and so per
cent advalorem. The difference has
sufficed to create in this country
new branch of manufacture that will
employ thousands of workmen at
American wages, with the result, as
the Dry Goods Economist states, that
the same quality of goods is sold for
less money today than it was under
the former tariff.
Protection pays both the producer
and the consumer.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-01-07
Odd and A Apochryphal.

One of the best telegraph operators
in Boston is totally blind.
A Philadelphia blacksmith says he
found gold double eagle in horses
hoof the other day.
Southern Missouri has an animal
that combines the peculiarities of a
dog, a lynx and a hyena.
Colonel Gordon of Missouri has a
beard six feet in length, which sweeps
the ground when allowed to flow at
full length.
A MARYLAND farmer picked a speci-
men of fruit which looked like an
apple, but contained not apple seeds,
but a peach kernel.
A Waynesboro (Ga.) man blessed
with acork leg wen, duck hunting. He
fell overheard and his artificial leg
saved him from drowning.
Miss Ella Ewing, of Fairmount,
Mo-, though only sweet ID, weighs
325 pounds, is z feet 10 inches high
and wears a No. % shoe. This size il
16 inches in length.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-01-07
The Letter Mailed BY Mistake.
lSalt Lake Times.l
THE LETTER.

My Dear Sir: Positive engagements
alone prevent my Fastening to Wash
ington to present in person my sincere
and patriotic congratulations upon
your election as speaker. You will
not, hope, think it amiss if suggest
the advisability OF q renewed and even
more than ordinary solemn consecra-
tion on your part at the present time.
/ have renewed my own conservation
for the further term of twelve months,
and should fail in my duty to the
supreme and sacred trust reposed in
those commissioned by an enlightened
apprehension of the perils menacing
the fundamental and reasonable prin-
ciples of free government through the
selfish schemes of those who ignore the
public good and would deceive and be-
tray at a critical hour those Him
formed but not unpatriotic citizens
who look to them as guides to their
political actions, if l neglected to urge
you likewise to reconsecrate. On this
auspicious occasion there may well
occur on my part and onyours COM
plete and solemn public acknowledg-
ment of the tremendous responsible
ties which selfish apathy or indiffer-
ence to higher calls than those of per-
sonal convenience and comfort might
impel us to evade. In the fortunate
issue of the prolonged and decisive con-
flict which We have waged and won for
the future of the cause of free trade
my work and yours are grand-bearing
fruit Yours truly
GROVER CLEVELAND.
To the Hon. Roger @. Mills, speaker
of the house OF representatives,
Washington, ID. c.
THE REPLY.
WASHINGTON, December 8, 1891
Grover Cleveland, Is Broad, New
York: Go and soak your head.
r. Q. MILLS.
I25 cents. Collect.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-01-07
Buckeyes Continue to Look Up.

Dayton Journal: The Ohio roster
in the administration is strikingly
maintained, proving that Buckeye tall
timber is likely to be struck by light
ming on all occasions. Here is the
present status:
President Harrison, soldier.
Secretary Foster.
Secretary Noble, a soldier.
Secretary Rusk, a soldier.
Secretary Elkins, a soldier.
Here are five OF the nine, all born in
Ohio, all soldiers but one. Secretary
Elkins was born in Perry county, Ohio
Sept. %, 1S41; graduated in the Uni
versity of Missouri in 1860, and was
captain in the Seventy-seventh Mis-
souri, Volunteer Infantry in 1923
1t is almost an Ohio administration
With John Sherman leader of the sen
ate, there is still more decided Buck
eye flavor in it.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-01-07
Republicans Aroused.

New YORK, Dec. 31.-A morning
paper says the Republicans OF New
York are holding consultations rela-
tive to the recent contested election
results in this state. The paper says;
"There was meeting of Republican
leaders of the state last night. Those
present included Senator Hiscock and
ex-Senators Platt and Warner Miller,
Collector Hendricks, Chauncey NJ. De-
pew, Chairman ofthe Republican State
Committee Brooktield, and Col. George
Bliss and Jos. Choate as counsel.
Just what would be done none of the
gentlemen present would say, but all
were unanimous in saying that every
legal means would be exhausted be-
fore a surrender would be made"
The general opinion is that Republi-
can senator's will refuse to join IN the
organization of the senate until the
Democrats are prepared to act fairly.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-01-07

Cheapuess is a favorite word with
those free-trade attorneys always so
profuse with promises which they
have never yet been able to redeem.
While they have 80 persistenrly re-
peated the promise that free foreign
trade would insure cheapness in ev-
erything that voters needed to buy,
they have been careful to withhold
the fact that concurrently there can
be no escape from corresponding
cheapness in what voters have to sell.
AS a large majority of these have
nothing to sell except their services
either of muscle. skill or mind cheap
ness for them means lower wages, re-
duced salaries, in short, less money
with which to purchase the comforts
and necessaries of life
Nearly everything required for sup
plying the wants of the average man
or family is the product of labor.
Conservative estimates place to the
credit OF labor not less than seventy
five per cent of the value of such pro-
ducts. The cheapening of these, out
side the few IiI.lS, may De under the
control of owners of patent rights or
mere business combinations, means
that threeiourths of such reduction
is to fall upon labor at some stage of
the transition from q state of nature
to that of consumption.
Not only is the promise OF cheapness
held out to voters misleading as to its
inevitable and speedy influence upon
the rewards for labor, but no evil
dence is forthcoming to show that the
promise will hold good for any length
of time, while there is q certainty that
wages will at once 60 down. Such ex-
perience as can be called to our assist
ance goes to confirm the fact that
compelling domestic manufacturers
to divide their sales with competitors
who get their work done for half the
wages paid here, will soon leave for
eigners monopolists of the market,
when they win at once fix prices to
suit their own notions of profits. Our
tariff history is full of such experiences,
and that Europeans are now exceed
ingly anxious to repeat this history is
fully attested by the vigor and per-
sistence with which they and their
allies in this country assail our eco
nomic policy under the specious plea
for tariff reform. Their aim is to get
control of the markets of this coun-
try. This accomplished, they will
have precious little to say about
cheapness. They will then be vastly
more interested in profits.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-01-07
Worth Knowing.
(Philadelphia Record. |


Envelopes were first used in 1889.
Anasthesis was discovered in 1874.
The first steel pen was madein in 1880.
The first air pump was made in
1854.
The first lucifer match was made in
1898.
Mohammed was born at Mecca
about $40.
The first iron steamship was built
in 1880.
The first balloon ascent was made
in 179S.
Coaches were first used in England
in 1869.
The first steel plate was discovered
in 1880.
Ships were first "copper" bottomed'
in 1888.
The first horse railroad was built
in 1826-27.
The Franciscans arrived in England
in 1924.
The first steamboat piled the Hud.
son in 1907.
The entire Hebrew bible was printed
in 14sS.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-01-07
PEOPLE AND EVENTS.

Busts of lie brav' General Boulanger,
lately the hero of Paris, now 60 beg
ging in the French pawnshops, and
are sold as old bronze to make chau-
deliers of.
Senator Sherman, Senator Hoar,
and ex-senator Evarts are all cous-
ins, and they trace their lineage back
to Roger Sherman, the grim Puritan
of revolutionary times.
Senator Plumb never forgave Murat
Halstead for certain charges made
against him when Halstead was a war
correspondent, so when Halstead' g
appointment as minister to Germany
came to the senate Plumb got even.
The absence from the present senate
OF Mr.. Edmunds removes another pic
turesaue figure from the halls of con-
gress, where for nearly quarter OF a
century he had been a prominent per-
sonage. Though he retires on the plea
of age he is thirteen years younger
than General Palmer, who has just
begun his senatorial career.
One of the men that got Colorado
made a state was "Steve" Elkins. Al
delegate from New Mexico he intro
duced a bill in the winter of 1ST4-7e
for the admission of his territory into
the Union. The late Jerome B. Chat
fee, who had been fighting for Colora
dos admission, tackled an appropriate
amendment to Elkins' bill, and tn
two rolled up their sleeves and wen
in to push the bill through. 1t was |
hot fight and Colorado only won
New Mexico lost because her politic
didn't seem quite right, and becaus
she was thought to lack intelligence
Colorado got there partly through
few Democratic votes, the Democrat
fondly imagining because Colorad
had sent a Democratic delegate t
congress that her three elect oral vote
would help them out in 1876. Elkin
speech introducing his admission bi
attracted national attention.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-01-07
One Pure Baking Powder.
Like Telling q Secret.

story told and it is that seventy
per baking powders sold contain either alum
ammonia many these powders contain both The
upon food raised by alum
powders because of their nsidous
dangerous for the people it
once would be avoided but their
impercepble first and slow in its
advances IS less certain
DR. Prices Cream Baking Powder is declared by all
authorities alum, ammonia any other adul
purity has been questioned, and while it
does finer work. it retail than
MANY of aduterated powders
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-01-07
Chilians Fear Blaine and Egan.

NEW YORK, December 29.-The Her
AIDS Valparaiso correspondent tele-
graphs as follows to his paper: 81
hardly think there is much founda-
ton for the report cabled from here
to Washington that the Chilian gov
ernment is likely to propose arbitra-
ton. The Herald, however, may
safely say that proposition to arbi-
trate would be welcomed by the Chilli
ans, so as to take the matter out OF
the hands of Blaine and Egan. 1t is
rumored that the reason for Egan's s
absence from the Inauguration cere-
monies was the insulting tone of Senior
Matta's reply to President Harrison's
message.
Procurator Fiscal has not yet com
pleted his review of Fosters report on
the Baltimore affair"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-01-07
The Reign Of crankery.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2T.-A crank
who gave his name as j. Bonaparte,
entered the private Office OF George w.
Childs in the Ledger buildingon Satur-
day afternoon, and told the clerk at
the door that he must seee the pub
Usher. When asked to state the
nature of his business the man said
simply: II intend to kill him." The
clerk intercepted the fellow, whereupon
he drew a murderous looking knife.
Several other clerks hurried in at this
moment and the man made his escape.
The man was arrested at the Red Lion
hotel and taken to the city hall, where
an examination satisfied DIR. Andrews
that the man was insane. He was
sent to the Philadelphia hospital.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-01-07

The sale of school lands adjoining
the townsite of Missoula, realized a
handsome sum. One-third down was
required on each lot. The sale was
conducted by Attorney General Has
kell and Secretary of State Rotwitt.
One hundred and twenty-five lots.
25xlOO feet in size, were disposed of
and realized S22, 900. The state owns
an entire section of school land ad-
;oinine Missoula which is estimated to
be worth 81, 10000 Only one-hali
the land, which has been plated into
town lots, is subject to sale, the re
mainder will be held under the law
until 1910. The moneys thus received
are invested by the state treasurer fol
the benefit of the public schools
Helena Herald.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-01-07
Advice to Chill.

Chill. beware,
Our venerable Uncle Sam
Is slow to wrath, but when be starts
Out on the warpath
1t takes a continent to hold him.
Be careful how you get
His dander up.
Tis quite a little trip around the Horn
To get in good position for kick
At you, but il he undertakes the trip
He'll get there!
And mark you. Chilli,
There is a bird
A large, tough, healthy bird
That has been known to hy
From Washington to Africa
And come back home
With both his talons full
OF wool
1t wouldn't take him very long to make
A flying visit anywhere
In South America.
He's harmless IL he's let alone, but don't
Throw stones at him
Or poke him with your cane, for then
He's dangerous.
This tough old fowl still roosts
Upon the flag poles topmost end.
Below him waves the Stars and Stripes.
We call him, Chill,
The American
Eagle. And
You'd better
Not stir
Him
Up.
Chicago Tribune.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-01-07
Massachusetts, Cattle Quarantine.

BANGOR, Me-, Dec. 29.-The Maine
cattle commissioners have posted q
quarantine against Massachusetts,
cattle because of tuberculosis, but
"the regulations shall not apply to
western cattle coming through Massa-
chusetts into Maine for the purpose oI
slaughter"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-01-07
He Could Not Draw Comparisons.

at is true" said Eve to the serpent,
"that l have a very circumscribed
choice in selecting a husband, but still
I have one advantage in marrying
ADAM"
"What is that ?"
"He can't sit up and tell me | can't
cook like his mother Judge.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-01-07
Unhappy Crisp.

Charleston News and Courier: We
can not congratulate Speaker Crisp on
his committees and we can not con-
gratulate the country or the Demo
cratic party on Speaker Crisp.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-01-07
OFFICIAL ROSTER.


q JVernor...........Jnseph X. roolc Helena
Lieut.. Governor....Jo Ohm +. Richards, BAN.
NJ amber OF Congress, W. W. Dixon Butt,.
5 'cretary .............. Louis Rotwitt, Helen,
Treasurer ...... ......... k. -. Hickman Helen.
a IIIIor....-........ ...... 4. Il. Keuney, Helena
Atty General, ... II enrI j. Haskell Glpndfye
ChieiJustice supreme Court...........
Henry y. Blake. Helena
A Associate Justices +. Y. Harwood
Supreme Court -'''.' W. II Dewitt
Cler Sup. Court, W J. Kennedy, Helena
8 uperintendenI Public instruction
.......John cannon, Helena
Federal Directory.
II. :. Mars hal .......... VIM. F. Furay, Butte
REGISTER L. ). Land Oiiice.........C. A. Burg
Receiver L. >. Land Office.......G. W. Cook
Surveyor Geueral..................Geo. ID. Eaton
II. >. ID. Weed