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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-07-20
How Sad

The Herald, in its account ofthe ar
rival and reception rendered the Hon.
Hoke Smith, secretary of the interior,
among other things contained the fol-
lowing
General Agent Langley, of the Great
Northern, Chairman Kenyon, of the
Democratic state committee, and
Major Maginnis met the secretary at
Great Falls and acted as an escort to
the party to Helena. The opportun-
ity was offered Ell route to impress
upon the secretary the hunger of the
faithful of the state for the loaves and
fishes, and the lmpatience with which
the distribution was awaited. The
interior minister at the handshaking
last night felt that his acquaintance
was quite extended with the Democ-
racy of Montana, and as name after
name OF the Office aspirants were in
troduced his eyes sharpened percept-
IDLY as one after another with an
eagle glance, he covered them in" 1t
was a set back to Chairman Kenyon
when quietly told by the secretary on
the side from Great Falls, that the
policy of the president was unchanged
with respect to appointments-tha
removals would not be considered ex-
cept for cause and that appointments
would be few pending the expiration
of terms running for four years.
What woe this will bring to Hilger,
Barnes and Swope, who have thought
that about the second act OF Cleve-
lands official career would be to make
a change in the Lewistown land office.
Gentlemen, Grover has no use for the
Democrats of the silver-producing
states at present. And the feeling is
mutual. except on the part OF those
who are anxious to serve their coun.
try In a public Office.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-07-20
WASHINGTON LETTER.
From Our Regular Correspondent
WASHINGTON, July IA, 1898


Republican senator's and representa-
tives of influence are being treated
with great consideration just now by
the administration, and it has been
intlmated to some of them, | have
been told, that if they will act with
the administration Democrats in con-
gress, against the free coinage Demo
Gratis, that their constituents holding
federal offices will not be disturbed.
No senator or representative with
whom | have talked would confirm
Gle Republican in either the senate or
the house would allow any such prop
osition, even if explicitly made by
Mr.. Cleveland himself, to have the
slightest weight in influencing their
votes upon financial matters. The
Republicans fully appreciate the grav-
ity OF the situation, and know that
the substantial interests OF the coun-
try are looking to them for safe finan-
cial legislation, and they will cast their
votes accordingly
1t is noticeable that Democratic
congressman, particularly those who
are prominent enough to be classed as
leaders, are modifying their talk about
the nature of the tariff bill to be
passed by congress. They say that
the revenues of the country will not
justify as great n reduction as was at
first contemplated. But this is only
to give a plausible excuse for their
change of position toward the tariff
The real reason is that they have
heard from their constituents who
are interested i'll large business enter
prises and manufacturing and have
been made to understand that the
carrying out OF their original free
trade programme would bring about
national bankruptcy and a period o.
business depression from which il
would take years for the country tc
recover 1t is said that Mr.. Cleve
lands message will take conserva
stand on this question, but whether
those who say it speak with authority
is more than your correspondent ca.
say.
Republicans did not take kindly tC
the proposition advanced last weel
to form combination OF Republicans
free coinage Democrats and Populist.
for the purpose OF electing Representa-
tive Burrows of Michigan, speaker o
the house, believing that it will b.
best, even were the making of such 4
combination a reasonable possibility
that the Democrats should elect tn,
speaker and assume the responsibilit.
that the voters have placed upol
them.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-07-20
How the Populists Run" Things.

Kansas, once famous as the home
of freedom, and formerly represented
in congress by the men who had re-
sisted the encroachments of slavery,
is now famous as the state in the
Union that has more miles of railroad
to the population than any other,
and is now represented in congress by
Jerry Simpson and Judge PETER. The
state is so governed that no railroad
company within it's limits pays any
dividend. What is the result? Its
population is diminishing, and it's
great expanse of territory today sup
ports fewer people than it did two
years ago. The population is shown
by official returns to have fallen from
L ,423, 4S5 to 1,347, ,42S, and the
whole state has only two-thirds the
population of Manhattan island.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-07-20
North From Sheridan.

The Railroad Gazette says that the
extension of the Burlington & Mis-
souri, River line beyond Sheridan,
Wyo., is being actively pushed by the
contractors. The work now under
contract is about twenty miles long
from Sheridan northwest to the Mon,
tana state line in the direction oi
Billings, Montana. fitzpatrick Bros
& Collins now have a considerable
force of sub-contractors on the pres.
ent work, and it is thought that the
grading will be continued beyond the
Montana state line and through the
Indian reservation toward Billing:
without any important delay. The
track has been laid from Sheridan fol
about ten miles.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-07-20
Highest of all in Leavenng Power-Latest Report
Re! g! BskiRg BsMasgz
ABSOLUTELY PURE

currency and that among the coun-
tries so using the metal are those with
which it is for both the political and
commercial interests OF the United
States to keep in active intercourse.
1t should also be remembered that
silver is an American product, and
that while the credit and the currency
of the nation must under any circum-
stances be sustained. nothing should
be done unduly to discredit a metal
in which Americans are SO deeply in
terested
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-07-20
Poor Showing.

Beginning work on June ., the Milk
river roundup disbanded June 2S.
The results were very disheartening.
The branding was but 12 per cent of
that done in 1892, and most of this
was on calves that came since April.
The loss of breeding stock since last
fall is 20 per cent, of yearlings so per
cent and of healthy steers from 12 to
5 per cent. The storm of April 9Th
finished the work of the winter
Breeding in the Milk river valley will
be at an end in three years; breeding
stock will be got rid of. The fencing
in of water and the rates of shipping
are fast putting an end to the larger
herds.-Helena Herald.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-07-20
Speaking Of Confidence.

There is just as much confidence
now as there was before Cleveland was
elected, but it is OF n different kind
among business men. 1t is confidence
now that it was big mistake to elect
the Democratic candidate last fall
Buffalo Commercial.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-07-20
wooL-sToRINc FACILITIES.


Judith and Wolf Greek will find
the emostco point haul their wool whether
desiring to sell or ship
Ranhmen Others will find the
ROCK PRICES. blacksmith shop at Landing
srORDERS BY MAIL GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-07-20
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Passes through Wisconsin. Minnesota, North Da-
kota. Manitoba, Montana, Idaho, Oregon and
Washington.
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-09-06

WHAr does Mr.. Bland think by
this time about parting company with
the gold democrats9 Those words OF
his are still ringing IN the public ear
Anybody and any party that will lay
it's sacrifcial hands upon silver, will,
in Gods name, be trampled-ss it
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-09-06

The young man who expects success
without preparation has not calculated
the forces against him. He needs prac-
ticSl business education, such as ID
secured at the Topeka Business College,
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-09-06
LET THE LIGHT SHINE.


long, desolating blighting war grew out OF
similar effort to array the south against the
north. There is such thing as ''silVer"
question; let congress spend its time in de-
batting that. The truth is that certain men
at the south and west are trying to build up
a political party in which they shall appear
as leaders; they are trying to do this by sp-
pesling to the prejudices Of men; they have
been partially successful. Next, they try to
have this party 80 built as to believe that
the East is opposed to the purchase of silver
by the government in order to oppress the
west. Teachers, let the light shine in your
school rooms.-Kellogg's School Journal
By all means let the light shine,
and let it shine on the teachers and
on the so-called educational journals
first. It Is just such nonsense as the
above that has kept our schools and
colleges from doing what they might
have done to solve the vexatious ques-
tion that is now excluding everything
else from public discussion. The
power that has been for years plotting
for the ruin of American industries
wants nothing better than to keep
political economy out of the schools,
unless it be to continue the teaching
otthe vicious sophistry that is being
taught in some of our schools. The
economic teachings of such scholars as
John Stuart Mill, ana such statesmen
as Jefferson, jackson and Lincoln, has
been thrown aside to make room for
the text books approved by the
Hsmiltons, the Rothschilds, the Astors
and that class of sristocratic brigands.
They chuckle with delight to see the
youth of the land being taught the
barbaric doctrine that money can be
made of nothing but gold and silver
or something of intrinsic value"
They are overioyed to see young
America learning that true pat
riotism consists in letting things
move along without stirring up any
strife to array the servants against
their masters, for they firmly believe
God intended that the ninety and
nine should serve the one. And here
is a school journal, always ready tc
take up the cause of the shylocks
trying to convince the intelligent
teachers of the country that this great
movement Of the people is simply ar
attempt to array one part OF thu
country against another. 1t is th'
same voice that was raised before tht
war when chattel slavery was stretch
ing It's deadly tentacles over the Yves
and the long-hsired professor wa
crying, Don't touch it or you vii
dissolve the union"
This question has reached poln
of seriousness. You may call it TIM
west and south against the east i
YOU like, but If these conspirators o
the money power should move thei
headquarters into the heart OF Kan
sss the industrial classes would b
arrsyed against them just the same
It is time our schools were devotinl
more time to common sense poll
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-09-06

mas AM0HU9u blUIS Hnu UpPOGeuAAsy
for the''SSagents Fof Wall street and
their administration allies to work
upon the sentiment of members by
means more potent than argument.
The spectacle of president Of the
United States standing before mem
bers of congress with certain de-
mands for legislation in one hand
and the patronage Of the government
in the other is one that seldom occurs,
but one that every thoughtful and
unbiased observer recognizes to-day;
and there can be no doubt that the re-
suit of the present contest will be
largely determined by such infu-
ences. The dream of the average
American citizen of the mode Of pro-
cedure in the United States congress
| if fatal illusion. Let it be forever
dispelled.
For this reason, If for no other,
there should be a change in the con-
stituent elements Of congress. New
men should take the places OF those
who have been here for 30 many
years, and these Legislative bodies
should be changed and made to be-
come what they were evidently orlgi-
nally designed to be-considerate
and deliberative assemblies. Argu-
ments presented in the Legislative
halls of the nation should be listened
to, and should have their influence in
determining the course of legislation.
This will never be until the old MEM
ber5 are retired 10 private life, and
men Of broader views, more modern
Ideas, and more conscience, occupy
their places.
But in speaking of popular Mus
sions concerning congressional pro-
ceedings, I must not fail to mention
another one Of q different character.
II is undoubtedly generally sup
posed that the Congressional Record
contains an accurate report Of the
proceedings Of congress. THIS is not
strictly true. If anything is said or
done that il is thought best that the
people shall not know, it is sup
/ pressed. As an example OF this, after
Mr.. Pence had finished his soourging
/ of Mr.. Bynum on the Oath, the gen.
a tleman from Indiana arose and stam-
/ mered an explanation of his speech
at Denver, in which he said he was so
! generously wined and dined on that
+ occasion that he did not think he was
responsible for what he said. Sub
a sequent reflection 30 impressed hum
q that this would not look well in the
q Congressional Record that ne sue
ceeded by some kind Of hocus pocus
!. in having it omitted. Hundreds OF
witnesses who were present in. the
= house at the time will testify, how
a ever, that he made the statement.
: The fact is, he was so completely
: fuddled that he did not know what
q excuse to offer for his sudden change
lof front, and what he did say looked
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-09-06
ought TO be-in the dust Of condem'
nation, now, and in the future"
NOT DEPENDENT ON NEW YORK,

44O Outy AO44VWAAS6 NSN~"SA -
resolution asking the secretary of the
treasury for information regarding
the methods of the New York banks,
which was so promptly sat upon by
the senate, Bank Commissioner Brei-
denthal issued the following circular:
To the Cashiers OF all State and Private Banks in
Kansas:
I desire to call your attention 60 the fact
that the banks of New York city are refus-
ing, and do absolutely refuse, to pay drafts
made upon them, except through the New
York clearing house, and have to my GER
tain knowledge refused requests for pay
ment OF amount due Kansas banks, exCeps
in their own certificates Of deposit, which
are made payable through the said clearing
house, and not in lawful money. And, fur
ther, that they have given instructions to
make all drafts on them payable through
the said clearing house. This action on the
part of such banks would indicate thatlthey
are insolvent. The United States supreme
court declares insolvency TO be inability to
meet obligations in the usual or ordinary
course of business, which, applied TO bank,
means inability to pay all demands that are
made upon them, not in clearing house GER
tifiostes, but in Cash--lawful money. SEQ
tion 1S, of the Kansas banking law, provides
that "each bank shall at all times have on
hand 20 per cent. of it's deposits, one-half OF
which may consist Of balances due to 1t
from good, solvent banks.
In view Of these facts, balances due from
New York city banks in excess Of 2 per
cent. of your deposits will not be considered
as a part of your legal reserve, until such
banks shall again resume payment in law
full money Of the United States.
The per cent. referred to is permitted
for the purpose of enabling you to supply
your local demand for New York exchange
Please furnish me the name Of your New
York correspondent, and a statement Of th'
amount you have on deposit there. Also
advise me whether you are indebted TO am
New York bank, and, if 30, state the amount
Of such indebtedness.
This brought an awful howl from
the wise and prudent republican pa
pers of the state. They did not hesi
tate to inform the bank commissioner
that he was doing one Of the mos
reckless things that could have beer
conceived. They had not the leas
doubt but what such action Woul(
bring ruin and hsrdships untold Il
Kansas banks and Kansas people ii
general. They didn't know the con
dition of Kansas as well ss Breiden
thai did, or they would not have mad
} such asses of themselves.
In three days half the state bank
had answered the circular and thei
reports were a surprise to those VIII,
, had predicted calamity. By the fol
lowing Friday 265 banks had beel
heard from. Only eighteen of thes
were indebted to New York, and tn
, amount was $81, 1,627. The remaining
238 had a credit in New York of $189,
264, making a balance IN favor o
r Kansas amounting in round number
: to $117,637.
Q The truth is, the present bank com
missioner has been more than a
ornament in his office. He had KEEP
5 a sharp lookout as to the condition 0
: the eastern banks and of the countr
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-09-06
WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE.
POPULAR ERRORS.

GSb III puO4AC bnolASy hnA WIZ AeAo
watched, to any extent, the proceed
ings of congress, has formed an opin-
ion of the character and the manner
of those proceedings There is no
doubt that such opinion has been in
fluenced somewhat by observation of
the proceedings of other deliberatiVe
bodies. 1t is undoubtedly believed
that senator's and representatives as
semble in their respective chambers
and listen respectfully to the argu-
ments, pro and con, that are pre-
sented by members of those bodies;
and that after each question is fully
discussed and all the light possible is
thrown upon it by the several speak
.srs, and afteE mature deliberation,
the vote of each member Is deter
mined by his Judgment Of the weight
Of the arguments and facts presented.
This would be the rational mode Of
procedure, and the one that the aver
age American citizen would judge to
be in accord with the dignity and the
supposed high character of the con-
gress Of the United States; and yet
no opinion could be conceived that
would be more at variance with the
facts. The people of this country
would nowhere find q more valuable
object lesson than would be afforded
them could they all be enabled to sit
in the gallery of either chamber and
observe the proceedings of the men
they have sent to Washington to rep
resent them.
1t is rare indeed that any speaker
has the attention of any considerable
number of the members Of either
house. It must be something verg'
ing upon the sensational, or some un-
usual display of eloquence and ora
torical power that will engage such
attention. AS a rule, the speakers
talk to the galleries and to their con
stituents, and not to members Of CON
gress; and as a rule, too, thu
: confusion on the floor is SO great thst
it is with the utmost difficulty tina
spectators in the galleries can heal
what is being said The senate is no
quite as noisy as the house, and it
business is designed to be conducted
with little more dignity and dc
corum; but it must be remembered
. that the senate has but eightY-eigh
members, while the house has 356
> This constitutes quite an advantage
of the house over the senate in tn
! ability to create confusion, and tn
house seldom fails to manifest its su
0 perior resources in this respect
s While the long speeches that sppea
in the Congressional Record are be
| ing delivered in the RESPECTIVE
> houses, members are engaged in con
versation, in reading, in writing let
, ters, and in every other concelvabl
! occupation except that of listening
( The two weeks that have now beel
7 consumed in the discussion of the sil
The Arizona sentinel., 1893-03-18
WORLD WITHOUT BANKS.

Such Was the State of TIIi gs Little
 Over a Century Ago.
 Illustrations of the economic revolu- tion abound on every hand, writes Prof. Richard T. Ely in the Chautauquan. Those modes of protection which we take as mere matter of course, were, for the most part, entirely unknown in 1760. It will be readily admitted that a business world which could exist with out banks must have been a radically different business world from that which we now know. It is only little over a century since there were but three banks in the entire United States. If these banks had entirely suspended their operations, undoubtedly harm would have resulted; but most men and women would have continued their or dinary course of life and been entirely unaware of the disaster The misfor- tune would in no way have entered into the lives of the great majority of citizens. Should one-half of our thou sands of banks now fail, it would be Q deplorable calamity, the like of which has rarely been witnessed Suffering and poverty would be widespread, and undoubtedly thousands and hundreds of thousands would be deprived of the bareSt necessities of life
The Arizona sentinel., 1893-03-18
AInG Words.

4 correspondent of the San Francisco Chronicle speaks thus kindly of Yuma: The more man visits Yuma the greater will be his fascination for this quaint, sleepy town by the rushing waters of the river Colorado. I have be- fore spoken about the picturesque surroundings, but each trip brings forward fresher and newer charms. and the contrast between the apa- thetically sensible Mexican and the lively, goahead American grows daily stronger. Since the winter many improvements have taken place; brick buildings have suddenly sprung up, fine Prot estant church and @ fine school house have been built, while many other improvements have been  made. I have not the slightest hesitation in saying that Yuma has wondrous future before her. It seems heretical to say this, but the remarkable development which has taken place since I first came upon the Colorado desert strengthens my belief that here we have the early garden spot of America, and that it will not be a very great while before the Colo rado desert will be supplying the tables of London grandees with fruits of unsurpassable flavor.
The Arizona sentinel., 1893-03-18
Big ErrigatiOn Scheme.

The Colorado River irrigation company today filed copy of it's articles of incorporation with the county clerk. From the docu- ment as filed it appears that the company first incorporated under the laws of Colorado as the Arizona and Sonora Land and Water Com pany, but that on Oct. IA, 1892, the corporate name was amended to the Colorado River Irrigation Company. Its capital stock is fix ed at $7, ,500,000, and the principal offices are in Denver. The incor- porators are Samuel w. Wood, Chas H. Dow, Finis P. Ernest, Frank A. Miller and Jas. H. Brown of Denver, and John c. Beatty of Galveston. The purposes of the corporation as set forth are to con- struct irrigating canals, harbors, docks and railroads; to subdivide lands, establish towns and intro duce settlers, all on lands in Cali fornia, Arizona, Sonora and Lower California, c. H. Dow is president of the company.
 This is the company that has been making extensive surveys in the eastern part of San Diego county, and is preparing to irrigate about 100000 acres of land in that section by taking water from the Colorado river,-San Diegan Sun.