Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-04-27
LOSSES FROM WOLVES.
Cattlemen Think They Amount to 0ne-Fourth
Of the Calf crop-Discussing Methods
Of Curing the Evil.
Helena Independent.l

Helena independently
MILES CRY, April. 19.-The etockgrowers'
convention today was devoted largely to a
discussion of the wolf question. The con-
census of the speeches made was to the
effect that for the past two years 20 per
cent of the calf crop and 10 per cent of the
colts nave been destroyed by wolves. 1t
was also believed that had the governor
seen his way clear to have approved tho
bill paying a bounty of 50 for wolves it
would have speedily reduced the number.
but it was generally acknowledged that
this bounty might have bankrupted the
state. Some were in favor of the county
commissioners increasing the bounty;
Others advocated an assessment on stock
men to pay S12 for she wolves and 81 for
Others The unanimous opinion was that
poisoning had no effect, and that the only
remedy was their determination by stag
hounds, or offering a.: bounty to hunters.
Finally a resolution was adopted for the
appointment of a committee to devise "A
plan and means to rid eastern Montana
ranges of notwithstanding animals. This
committee consists of c. ii. Loud, NJ. &.
Cannon, L. Wibaux, J. Ryan and II. r.
Phillips.
Among the resolutions adopted was one
requesting shippers to ship estrays to mar
ket in a reported car whenever possible,
and another authorized the secretary to
publish a new and complete brand book,
to be ready by April, 1894. Under the
terms OF the resolution every one in the
state interested in the stock business,
whether a member of the association or
otherwise, can have his brand published in
the book by notifying the association OF
his desire to become a member and trans
mitting the initiationiee to the secretary.
The feature of the day was the presenta-
ton to President Joseph Scott of a hand
some GOLD watch and chain, costing $500.
Judge strevell made the presentation
speech. referring flatteringly to President
Scott's work in behalf OF the stock inter
ests. For the sixth consecutive year oseph
Scott was elected president of the associa-
ton. The other officers are: First vice
president, NJ. T. Murphy; second vice pres
dent, John NJ. Holt; secretary and treas
urer, w. G. Preuitt. The executive COM
mittee consists of: Beav overhead, II. III.
Poindexter, j. Shinberger; Choteau, j.
Harry, j. c. Mcnamara; Custer, F.. C.
Robertson, c. III. Loud, 4. j. Bryan. j. j.
Thompson, j. Haston, NJ. III. Murphy;
Cascade, b. Rumley, r.. :. Ford; Dawson,
p. Wibaux, H. r. Phillips, j. 5. Day;
Deer Lodge, C. Kohrs, j.. Bielenberg; Fer
gus, S. 5. Hobson, A. Fergus; Gallatin, c.
Anceny; Jefferson, 5. S. Huntley; Lewis
and Clarke, j. T. Murphy, D.. A. G. Flow
erree. W. b. Hundley, II. Klein; Madison,
s. r. Buiord, A. Metzel; Meagher. ID.
Fratt, L. Lewis; Park. q. o. Clark, w. j.
Anderson. A. Meyers; Yellowstone, Thomas
McGirl, II. Mccormick; Valley, NJ. Z. Met
Ter, b. Kyle; Teton, w. X. FIowerree.
After the adoption OF a resolution of
thanks 20 Major Wyman, Crow Indian
agent, for assistance rendered stockmen in
the capture Of thieves, the association adj
iourned sine die.