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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-02-25

Some member of the present legis-
lature has presented n bill limiting
assessors to one term. We believe
this would be wise legislation. 1t
would be well enough to make the
term of office four years, perhaps.
his duty without fear or favor or
scheming for reelection. Certainly
many assessors do their work in a
thorough and conscientious manner
now, but one term of four years
would remove much doubt. At pres
ent the man who does his duty re-
gardless of friend or foe stands a
mighty poor chance of being his own
successor. Ii might be urged that in
case a man was elected who was in
competent or failed To properly dis
charge the duties OF his office there
would be no redress for several years.
but we believe the board of commits
sioners, who sit to hear grievances
and raise and lower assessments,
would offset this objection. At pres
ent ii an assessor makes an uninten-
tional error, or o~ver-values II mans
property, il is generally treasured up
against him until an opportunity il
afforded to get even-and n favorite
place is al the polls. There may he
some strong objections to this plan
but if SO they do not occur to rs now
and we believe the plan would prove
beneficial to officer and taxpayer.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-02-25
Land Appraisement.

The county board of land apprais-
ers had not completed their labors
when the ARGUS went to press yes
terday, but through with all except
Lewistown property, which they
state will be lowered rather than
raised from last years appraise-
ment. A synopsis of the value put
on town lots will lie given next week.
With the exception of this town
property, county lands are divided
into five classes and appraised as
follows:
Ffrst-All natural hay lands. all
cultivated lands that will raise Il
crop without artificial irrigation in
ordinary years; all cultivated lands
under ditch with sufficient water for
irrigation in ordinary years. Seven
dollars per acre except those lands
of this class which are within n
the TOWNSHIP of Lewistown which
are $l2. and all lands of this class
which are within II radius of nine
miles of Iewistown and not within
four miles, which are 80.
Second-All bottom lands which
are fenced and all lands under ditch
which have not sufficient water for
irrigation in ordinary years, 50 per
acre.
Third-All grazing lands which
are fenced. $50 per acre.
Fourth-Patented mining claims.
coal lands and timber lands upon
which final proof has been made.
Price paid the government therefore,
except timber lands which are So.
Fifth-All lands not coming with
in the foregoing definitions except
Northern Pacific Railroad lands,
Sl.25.
The appraisement of the railroad
land has not yet been decided upon.
Acreage property adjoining or i'm
vicinity OF TOWNSHIP of Lewistown,
S12 per acre.
The definitions of the lands has
been slightly changed from last year,
a marked departure being the fixing
of different values upon land of the
first class according to their prox-
unity to Lewistown.
The appraisement last year. was
as follows: 1st-Sl0: 2nd-$3: 3rd-
Sl.25; 4th and 9TH same IA this year.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-02-25

In commenting upon the double
murder that occurred in Anaconda
last week, the Standard draws the
following moral which would be
well for our legislators 10 heed:
while shocked at n tragedy the
most horrible that ever occurred in
Anaconda. the people of this city
should not lose sight OF the fact that
had gambling not been licensed the
crime i'm all probability would no
have occurred. At least it would not
have taken place in this city. All the
parties to the bloody affair were
t~ransients in Anaconda. The
derer and his wife We're drawn to
Anaconda by the gambling which is
permitted here. The bloodiest page
in Anaconda's history would have
been an unstained page but for the
fact that gambling is still permitted
i'm thecity. Have the members of the
Montana legislature, who are now
considering the question Of legaliZing
gambling, considered how many
crimes they license at the same time
that they license gambling? Have
they counted up how much crime in
Montana is directly or indirectly
attributable to gambling? Do they
realize that if they legalize gambling
they retain i'm Montana a class OF
people, among whom occur most oi
the crimes which are placed to the
| discredit of the state?
The Montana Legislature may
pigeon-hole the bill against gambling
1t cannot pigeon-hole the suicides
which will come in the future as in
evitably as they have come in thu
past. 1t cannot pigeOn-hole tn,
crimes, the murders, the outrage,
which will be n conspicuous featur'
OF life i'm Montana as long as gamb
ling is legalized.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-02-25

The little daughter of Mr.. Fred
Webber, Holland, Mass, had "a very
bad cold and cough which he had
not been able to cure with any thing.
/ gave him a p cent bottle of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy, says w. +.
Holden, merchant and postmaster
at West Brimfield, and the next time
1 saw him he said it worked like a
charm. This remedy. is intended
especially fol acute throat and lung
diseases such as colds, Group and
whopping cough, and it is famous
for it's cures. There is no danger in
giving it to children for it contains
nothing injurious. For sale by c. F.
Little, Druggist.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-02-25

A bill that will probably sleep the
sleep that knows no waking il one
offered by Representative Watkins Of
this county and calls for the issuance
of scrip with which to build the state
capital. The committee to which ii
was referred recommended that the
bill be indefinitely postponed because
it was in conflict with the constitu-
ton of the United States as regards
the coming of money. This is purely
a Populist measure and has about as
little merit as bills of such origin gen
orally have. Themere fact that such
a law would be illegal makes no diff
ference to a Populist, but if it could
be done without coming in conflict
with the national government it
would be about the worst piece of
legislation that could be enacted.
Think of the boosted treasure state"
dealing in inflated scrip to meet her
obligations-a state whose mOun-
tains are interlaid with gold and
silver.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-02-25
Hl0HER DUTIES ON WOOL.
Resolutions Adopted by the woolxrowers
Conventioa st Helena.

Resolved. That we heartily en-
dorse the schedule OF duties proposed
by the National WOOlgrOwers' 1850
citation, Of which the Hon. William
Lawrence is president, at their con-
ference with the manufacturers on
the 9th, 10th and 18th Of February,
with one exception, namely, that we
urgently request that all skirted or
sorted woods shall he subject to the
same duties as wash woods. Our ex-
perience with free wool has demon
strated the fallacy of every argument
urged by the advocates of that I'M
American policy which has reduced
u woOlgrowers to the verge of
bankruptcy and despair, relieved only
by the hope that the incoming admin
istration and new congress will revert
to the policy of giving adequate pro-
lection to SO important an industry,
to every interest of our nation no less
than to Our w Observation-Disclosures.
The injustice of a discrimination of
two cents per pound against the
growers of h western states, as sug-
gested at a meeting of the manufac-
lures and wers held Jan. BLAST up
OH the ground of free range, il at once
apparent when we consider that the
western grower is subject to a freight
charge of not less than two cents per
pound i'm getting their wool from the
point where they shear 1t from the
sheep to the market than are the
growers Of the middle Or eastern
states; and that the schedule of wages
is 100 per cent greater than the same
class of labor i'm the east, the cost Of
living 50 per cent higher; interest and
taxes are 33 l-3 percent higher. And,
i'm view of all these facts, we would
suggest that should the discrimina-
posed that it's order he reversed and
that woods, which enter into direct
competition with range-grown
~fieeces, be subject to the hig her rate OF
duty. without antagOnizing wooden
manufacturers, but, on the contrary,
fully recognizing their need of protec-
ton. we have presented i'm the sched-
ule of the national association only
what in a fair and living rate for the
support of our industry, and will
cheerfully cooperate to secur them
n proportionate advance in duties ON
foreign manufactured products.
Resolved, That the association
requests and confidently expects that
the Montana senators and represent
atives in congress will do all i'm their
power to secure for us this measure
| of protection at the earliest possible
moment and will insist that the act
take effect Immediately upon it's pas
sage and approval, and further that
they seek Incorporation of senators
| and representatives of other states
| similarly situated and interested to
resist the passage of any tariff act
that discriminates against our inter
est unjustly."
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-02-25

General Weyler seems to be making
a forced march to the eastern part Of
Cuba in the hope of engaging the
forces of Maxine Gomez and win
ming a decisive battle before a change
OF administration takes place i'm this
country. Should he fail he is liable
to be recalled by Spain, while the
cause of the insurgents would be
greatly strengthened. Besides the
rainy season il e "a at hand and it
is important that the Spaniards i'm
prove the present opportunity. In
Washington the sentiment i'm favor
of recognizing the Cubans as belliger-
ents is getting stronger and many are
firm In the belief that they will ulti-
mately gain their independence. 1t
is highly probable that a crisis will
be reached in the affairs Of the island
before the close of the coming sum-
mer.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-02-25

Our people are growing more and
more i'm the habit of looking to c. F.
Little, Druggist, for the latest and
best of everything in the drug line.
They sell Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. famous for its cures of bad
colds, Group and whOoping cough.
When In need of such a medicine give
this remedy a trial and you will be
more than pleased with the result.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-02-25

ScAiHiMg's Best ea-gro-
Ger gives your money back
if you don't like it.
It's one thing to say
money back. and another
thing to do money back
We say it, and your gro
Ger does it; and we pay him.
4 Schilling & Company
San F~rancsco -
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-02-25

The Anaconda Standard took the
occasion of the Merchants National
bank failure to turn down Helena in
not at all improbable that within
twenty y7ars Anaconda will be de
serted to bats AMI owls, though we
sincerely hope no such misfortune
will ever befall her.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-02-25

An explorersaysth that the Missouri's
source il al the crest of the Rockies,
5000 feet above sea level, just within
the boundary of Montana. The
stream is two feet wide and two
inches deep, its water coming from
melted snow. The source is 4,22l
miles from the gulf and .2,945 miles
from the mouth Of the Missouri, max.
ing the river the longest unbroken
current in the world.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-02-25

Upon the appointment of General
Alger as secretary of war in the new
cabinet certain eN-rebels and copper
heads, some Of whom never smelled
g~unpowder, attacked his military
record and attempted to show that
he was Il deserter from the army.
The New York Times and the st.
Louis Republic published such charges
hut the former, after further investi-
cation and on information obtained
from the military records of the army
of the Potomac, made the amende
honorable by retracting and apollo
giving for what il had said. The
testimony of such generals as Grant
and Sheridan as to General Ayers
honorable and conspicuous military
record will probably outweigh the
lesser scrubs and blackguards who
would attempt to blacken his char
acter.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-02-25

People who suffer from loss of APP
petite. indigestion, sour stomach and
fatulence, find prompt relief in the
use of Ayers pills. As an after din
ner pill, they a r unequalled, causing
the digestive and %excretory organs
to perform their functions as nature
REQUIRES.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-02-25
Threw Away His Cane.

Mr.. ID. Wiley, ex-postmaster, Black
Creek, n. ", was go badly afflicted
with rheumatism that he was only
able to hobble around with canes,
and even then ii caused him great
pain. After using Chamberlain's
Pain Balm he was SO much improved
that he threw away his canes. He
saws this liniment did him more good
than all other medicines and treat
mem put together. For sale at 80
cents per bottle by C. F. Little Drug
gist.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-02-25

Postmaster General Wilson (authOr
of the Wilson bill) has accepted the
presidency of the Washington and
Lee university at Lexington, Verginia,
of which General Robert f.. Lee was
rpesident after the close Of the civil
war. 1t is to be hoped he will not
teach the false political economy he
advocated as congressman and which
has been largely responsible for the
present condition of the country.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-02-25

There was a fair attendance at the
state woolgrowers' meeting in Helena
last week, and all was accomplished
that was anticipated at that time.
cooperative scheme of marketing
the wool clip of the state. owing to
the impracticability and expense that
would be incurred in carrying out
the project. The resolutions adopted
will he found elsewhere.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-02-25

Economy is something that every
body tries to practice, and yet just
a little oversight will sometimes rob
the most frugal and thrifty family OF
a years savings. You want to do as
j. P. Hickman. Of Monticello, Ga,
did. He writes, For six years l
have kept Simmons Liver Regulator
in my house and used in my family
and have had no need for a doctor.
/ have five as healthy children az you
can find"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-02-25

The civilized world will be glad to
see little Greece taking the iniatory
steps to check Turkish barbaraties.
Possibly England is behind her in the
movement but in any event the indie
pendence of the Cretans and the
downfall of the Sultan's power in
the island would be an occasion for
great rejoicing everywhere.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-02-25
"Minnehaha & Hiawatha."
A Delightful Entertainment.

Make no engagement for Tuesday
evening. March 23rd. Prepare your
selves for the fines entertainment
ever given in Lewistown 10y local
talent. At Culver's hall for the bene-
fit Of the society of Home Workers.
full particulars.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-02-25

Russia has found protection the
true policy. Her minister of finance
i'm discussing the respective merits of
direct and Indirect taxation, finds
that the latter is in every way prefer
able to direct taxation, not only
being less burdensomc To the people,
but being more easily realized by the
government. The minister holds
that the results OF twenty years OF
protection in Russia fully justify that
policy. He says there can scarcely
be any dispute that once the govern
ment for IA long period Of time has
kept to u strict and consistent system
of protection any serious relaxation
of protection would be n great po-
litical blunder, and would jar the
economic organism of the country.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-02-25

The ministers of Butte ire dsir-
Gus of securing the services of the
great evangelist, Dwight l.. Moody.
He should be REINFORCED at the same
time with about four companies of
the salvation army.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-02-25

Kyle, the Populist, has been re-
elected senator from South Dakota,
after u long contest. This was made
possible by the Republicans going
solidly to him. The reason for so
doing. however, is not made clear.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-02-25

James A. Gary of Baltimore will
be "A member OF President McKinley's
cabinet, though just which portfolio
will be assigned to him has not been
definitely determined.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-02-25

1t is stated that Grover Cleveland
has saved Sl25, 900 during his present
term. Itmay be remarked, in passing,
that this is a good deal more than
time.-Pittsburg Times.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-02-25

President Cleveland can hunt ducks
at his w expense after Thursday
of next week. Agovernment skipper
will not transport him to the shoot
ing grounds.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-02-25

All affections Of the scalp, such ais
sores. eczema, dandruff, badness and
falling hair, can becured orprevented
by the timely use of Halls Hair Re
newer.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-02-25
LEwIsTowN, MONT, Feb. %. 81

Garrett A. Hobart is going to re-
sign the vice-presidency-of the Jersey
City Water company.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-02-25

Montana will be represented at the
Corbett-Fftzsimmons prize fight. A
large number Of hobos have already
started on foot.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-02-25
Hogs Wanted.

George Falligan, wholesale butcher
of Belt, will pay 4 cents per
pound for live hogs weighing from
loo to 200 pounds, delivered at Belt.
He wants 800 head.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-02-25
$5O0-REWARD=$50

For information resulting in the
arrest and conviction of any party
or parties who may be guilty of
cutting the wire fencing around
any of the ranches belonging to the
undersigned.
SAGE CREEK SHEEP Co.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-02-25
THE SEASON OF 1897.
Important to hOrsemen.

Those who have good stepping road mares
are offered the opportunity to breed them with
greater certainty of getting high priced, fast
colts than they have heretofore had. Ihis
statement may be confirmed as reasonable by
anyone who will examine the breeding OF
these horses:
Charley B., 1SSSI, Bay Horse.
Foaled in 1884; 1885, hands; sired by Excel.
Excel by Commodore Belmont (4340). first dam
Carrie Bell. record 2:23lf), by Commodore
Belmont; I'd dam Pocahontas. by Conscript;
Sd dam by Rather. 4th dam by Grey Eagle.
Putnam 1880, Black Horse.
Foaled 1880; 16 hands; sired by Jersey Wilks
(25i6l. son of George Wilks (5l9); LIST dam
seldom. by Durango l1l15l, I'd dam Shadrlen
Gem, by Satellight (25OO). Sd dam Hamper, by
Volunteer (55). eth dam by American Star tlil-
Both horses standard under rule TO- will make
the season of 1897 at Flatwillow, Fergus county,
Montana.
CHARLEY g.. At 81
PUTNAM, 1850.
Terms cash. OF good bankable note at ten per
cent. interest. Return privileges Mares pas
tured at 50 cents per week, or hay and gram
10 cents per day.
J. q. SHERMAN,
Flatwillow. Montana
wish to help the sheep men cattle men and
| ranchers of Fergus county, and am IN need oil
the long green
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-02-25

PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
JOHN M. VROOMAN, Editor & Prop'r.
The times., 1897-04-11
i'm this country. ana in nearly

There exist in this country, and in nearly
every other, two great organized forces
crime and its prevention. The body cor
poTatc for the prevention OF crime we see
in the great pulce and detective services
OF the cities, states, and OF the Union.
The organization of criminals who defy
law, civil and moral, who make necessary
the other corps, and attack by force or
fraud the natural rights OF man to life
liberty and the pursuit of happiness, is not
visible except TO few. BY constant, un-
remitung, experienced watch and study
tie police Of the great Centprs have fer
retJed out this sinister element OF our
population: they know the rasCals who
compose il, and they are familiar with the
methods and means, ingenious and sur
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The reslj of life OF observation of
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"0ur Rival, the Rascal The authors ere
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or the Boston police department.
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memoirs OF these two men. their ex peri
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The book d5scloses not only how well
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the work is one OF the most valuable con-
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The times., 1897-04-11

The Book Buyer accumulates size with
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One is by Rebecca Harding Davis, on Some
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The Rambler is found in possession of
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Bliss Carman's new book Of poems Will be
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The times., 1897-04-11
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AT the request of the daughters and pub
fishers of Mrs. Harriet Beecher stowe, Mrs.
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Authors and Friends" has shown that she
is eminently fitted for the work