The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1895-07-06
Jayville, May 10, 1876.

"
Or lose our ven ntures."-JULIUs CESAR.
Jayville, May 10, 1876.
Mr.. N. G. ROCKEFELLER,
Dear Sir: | write to
inform you that we are experiencing
little trouble among our patrons.
1t is caused by few agitators-
walking delegates-who were refus-
ed work in the mine, and who are
''no good'' for anything. They have
talked up sentiment against our
business so much that few of the
miners threaten to leave us. The
other merchants, l am inclined to
think, are taking advantage of this
spirit Of misrule, and trying to make
mountain out of a molehill, for
they are seen in little groups here
and there, in conversation with min
ers, apparently seizing every oppor-
tunity to work sentiment against us.
There was not much business in the
store today, and trade has been fall
ing for the past week. | think how
ever that the little furry Of opposi-
ton will soon die away.
If it comes to a show down we
can easily focre the issue, and all
those smart Alexis who are caught
breaking the rules will be given the
| fire.
l have entertained some fear that
the labor union might be influenced
to take action against our system,
but l feel pretty confident that we
have enough friends in the union to
champion our cause against almost
any odds. There are plenty of min
ers who tell me everything that goes
on in the union, and | have no diff
Guilty in keeping tab on the attitude
of every miner in our employ. |
will not let the present restlessness
run on, but will soon begin to tight
en- the screws upon the force. If we
cannot find miners here to obey oul
rules l am sure we can get then
elsewhere.
l haye had wind of citizens com
mittee holding regular meetings il
the town to talk upon this subject
AS if they could influence the cast
one way or the other! 1 not only
know of the meetings but also have
the names Of those implicated. They
met last Saturday night and talked
loud and long against our business
They are conspirators, sir; conspira
tors Of the deepest dye, sir, and arr
so amenable to the law. The mel
of this committee are not leading
citizens of the town; ;they are not mel
of affairs. And it is doubtful if thei
influence extends beyond their owl
circle. But will watch them ant
should they 60 too far with their ne
farious conspiracy will give then
all the trouble they desire. We ar
not in a position to be resisted, bu
to resist.
! l think ere another week passes b,
we shall be sailing along smoothl.
again. shall keep you posted as an,
changes appear in the situation.
Respectfully yours,
P. Q. SLIGHDUcK.
This is the letter the "soop" re
ceived on the above date. 1t gav
him very unsatisfactory notion @
the condition of his business, an
certainly did not portray the true ma
ture of things. The writer had ia
ken quite superficial view of til
matter, and ROCKEFELLER sized up tn
situation very properly when he
concluded. Filled with misgiving
and evil forebodings, he half wor
dered to himself whether the mans
ger of his store really knew all h
. claimed in the letter. 1t looked I
him as if someone had blundereo
There was no apparent reason fc
the condition described in the lette
He would look further into the ma
ter. He would not blame minel
nor citizens until he might inquil
further as to details. But he kne
the jays of Jayville and was we'll a
sured that he could make them b,
lieve white is black, if he only pc
sisted in telling them So. Oh. no
densely ignorant are those poor d