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The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-02-09
r.,.oa states wool Clip Of 1895.

United States Wool Clip OF 1880
BY S. N. D. North, Secretary, in Bull
letin of the National Association OF
Wool Manufacturers, september
1896.
We present below our annual esl-
mate of the wool clip of the United
States for the year 1896, in the prepara-
ton of which we have been engaged
for several weeks in an extensive cor
respondence with growers, dealers ana
manufacturers throughout the country.
Unusual difficulties have ATTENDED
the making of the estimate OF the WOO
Zip of 1896 The demorallzed condl-
ton of the seaboard markets has pre-
vented the wool from coming FORWARD
as early ais usual, and in consequence
we have not been able to receive from
dealers and manufacturers as mucn
assistance as heretofore regarding the
weight and shrinkage of fleeces. AS
partial fIset, the growers to whom cur
circular letters are sent have been
raore prompt and careful than hereto
fore in returning explicit information.
States and Ter
ritorieS,
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-02-09
Oats as Horse Feed.

Horsemen generally have recognized
something in the oat grain for horse
feeding, taking it beyond the ranks of
other feeding materials-a stimulus,
perhaps or it may be something which
gives a different or better nerve ac-
ton, says Southern Cultivator. In'
1916. Norton claimed to have separated
an albuminoid from the oat grain,
which he called avenine. Samson of
France announced in 1883 that he had
discovered an alkaloid in the oat that
had a stimulating effect on the motor
nerve of the horse. Whether the chem
ist will ever find distinct stimulating
principle in the oat grain remains for
the future, but certain it is there seems
to be something of this kind present
This has found expression in the
phrase, "The oat grain turning over
in the horses stomach tickles his ribs. :"
With many horses the driver can tell
when the feed has been changed from
any other grain to oats or the reverse,
by the spirit or mettle Of the animal
Samson found that crushing or grinding
the oats considerably weakened the
nervous influence of this grain, and
Storer concludes that air probably
works to the destruction of avenine.
This points in favor of feeding oats
whole.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-02-09
ITO BE CONTINUED }
woman's Affection.

1 have often had occasion to remark
the fortitude with which women sus-
tain the most overwhelming reverses of
fortune. Those disasters which break
down the spirit of a man, and PROSTATE
him in the dust, seem to call forth all
the energies of the softer sex, and give
such intrepidity and elevation to their
character, that at times it approaches
to sublimity. Nothing can be more
touching than to behold a soft and ten
der female, who had been all weakness
and dependence, and alive to every
trivial roughness while treading the
prosperous paths of life, suddenly rising
in mental force to be the comforter
and supporter of her husband under
misfortune and abiding with unshrink-
ing firmness the bitterest blast of adj
versity.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-02-09

Kicking Mules.-As a rule, small
mules from broncho mares are very apt
to kick at any chance, while mules
from work mares and those with draft
blood seldom kick or balk. Very few
mules ever kick in the harness. The
Journal of Agriculture says: "A mule
seldom gets hurt on wire fence While
they are very quick to see weak place
in a fence and will get out where a
horse would not try, they are careful
not to get cut. The usual way to
break mule is to throw a rope over
his head and tie to something solid
until he gives up, and when good
strong harness is put on him and he
is hitched by the side of a strong. we'll
broken mule or horse, and both hitch
ed to a wagon and driven into a large
field and kept on the run until the
young mule will quit cutting capers
mind the bit and drive up. A two
year-old mule will do large amount
of work; it is very hard to overwork
a mule; if his collar fits he will do all
he should, but will take care not to
do any more. Elk.
1t is easier to prevent pests getting
into state than to destroy them when
they have got in.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-02-09
Lost Control Of Her Nerves.
A HELPLESS, PAINFUL CONDITION..
From tho Tribune, Minneapolis, Mimi

From tho Tribune, Minneapolis, MINI.
It is said that the present generation is
living in an era of nervousness. Some
attribute the cause to the climate of our
country; if there is an atmospheric effect it
certainly is the least Of the causes that pro-
duce nervousness. The great freedom en-
loved by the American people is in largo
measure to blame for the high-strung con-
dition of our nerves. There is rustic and
hustle on every hand. There are excursions,
picnics and long journeys. We work days
and plan during the, nights, and in our
hurry we bolt our food, sleep with 1rrogu-
larity, with seldom thought of orr nerves.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-02-09
States and Ter
ritorieS,

Total Product OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Iz, 4f4,IU
Average weight of fleeces, 6.38.
There exists more than the usual dis
position among the growers of wool
and the inland handlers Of wool to
question the accuracy Of the Agricul-
tural Department estimate of the num-
Der of sheep From all quarters,
except Montana and Idaho. we have
received communications in which the
department. figures are called to &C
count. Without expressing any opin-
ion OF our cwn on this point we accept
these figures as the basis of our own
estimate. as heretofore.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-02-09

Mrs. c. H. Guise, of 40 Central Avenue,
East Minneapolis had the misfortune to
suffer constantly from nervousness, and her
trouble was aggravated by want of sleep.
Night after night of sleeplessness had
created a worn out condition and she some
times would jerk and jump unconsclously
In relating her experience TO tribune
representative, she said:
II wish to state to you the great beneht
have derived from DR.. Williams Pink Pills
for Pale People. For many months was
afflicted with nervous debility and could
get no relief. until began using the Pink
Pills, the required result came very soon,
and hope I may have the privilege OF re-
commencing them to everyone suffering as
did, for am certain the medicine gives
instant relief without any bad results.
(Signed) MRS c.. Fl. GUIsE."
Subscribed and sworn to before mo,
Notary Public.
T. e. ANDREWS, Notary Public.
Hennepin Co., MINI.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills contain, in con-
densed form, all the elements necessary to
give new life and richness to the blood and
restore shattered nerves. They are also a
specific for trou bles peculiar to females, such
as suppressions, Irregularities and aHforms
of weakness. They build up the blood, and
restore the glow of health to pale and
sallow cheeks In men they effect radical
cure in all cases arising from mental worry,
oyer-work or excuses of whatever nature.
Pink Pills are sold in boxes (never in loose
bullx) at so cents a box or six boxes for S2.50,
and may be had Of all druggists, or direct by
mail from Dr. Williams Medicine Company,
Schenectady, n. Y.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-02-09
Easily Accounted For.

Mrs. Ferry-NVell, the ideal Here is
a story in the paper of a man who
traded his wife for a pipe.
Mr. Ferry-I'll bet she was woman
who would not allow him to smoke in
the house.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-02-09

The house of representatives has twice
elected presidents of the United States;
first in 1900, when Thomas Jefferson was
chosen over Aaron Burr; and in 1924, when
John Quincy Adams was chosen over An
drew jackson.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-02-09

A Detroit paper announces, as an aston
ishing fact that young lady Of that city
had a needle enter her waist about year
ago and that it recently worked its way
out of the arm of a young man who dweils
in another city.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-02-09

''Nupkins is an eloquent fellow. |
heard him bring down the house last
evening"
"How was that?'
''He succeeded in persuading his
landlord to reduce the rent. Boston
Traveller.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-02-09

Everything commenced upon the first
day Of the moon is supposed to turn out
successful
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-02-09

just try a 1Oc box of Cascarets. candy cathartic.
the finest liver and bowel regulator made
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-02-09

TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
Druggists refund the money if It fails to cure. 25c
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-03-10
ALIAS SUNNI ONS.

In the District Court of the Tenth judicial
District of the state of Montana. in and tor the
County of Fergus.
Fred q. Meyers, Plaintiff. VS.. Elizabeth Mey-
ers, Defendant. Alias Summons
The State of Montana, sends greeting to the
above named defendant.
Complaint in this action. which is filed in the
office of the clerk of this court. a copy of which
is herewith served upo you in the
county where you reside and to file
your answer and serve a copy thereof upon
after the service of this exclusive of
the day of service. and in case of your failure to
appear or answer. judgment Will be taken
against you, by default. for the relief demanded
in the complaint.
This action is brought to obtain a decree
of this court dissolving the bonds of matrl-
mony existing between plaintiff and defend
ant, on the ground that for more than one
whole year last past. defendant wilfully and
without cause has deserted the plaintiff and
still continues so to desert and abandon plant
III, against his will and consent. all of which Is
more fully set forth in plaintiffs complaint on
file in this action reference to which is hereby
made for a more complete statement OF the
Witness my hand and the
Seal of Seal of said Court this
3Dist. Court. fifteenth day of February,
A. ID. 1897.
EpMUND WRIGHT, Clerk.
Won TOBEL &
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
First publication Feb. Is. lsssJ
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-03-10

the LIST, after a three weeks sojourn at
the capital and other mining towns.
Reports are current that Mr.. Rafter
disposed of about twenty-six hundred
dollars worth of product that he took
from this place and had treated by
the Braden Bros. of Helena. There
is much speculation in the minds of
those interested in mining circles here
as to where Jack made the "raise."
But as the story goes, a great per cent
of the production Of the Gilt Edge
mill gets lost in the solution and goes
up the melting stack in smoke. 1t is
probable that Jack got on to the leak
or caught some of the smoke.
Judge L. S. Woodbury., the receiver
for Butts & Moshner, has gone to
Great Falls. MIR. Woodbury. is re-
ported as taking out about two
thousand dollars. This, with Mosn-
ner's thirteen hundred make over
three Thousand dollars that has been
taken to Great Falls within the last
three weeks, while the producers OF
the yellow metal are left with prom
ises and good cheer, hoping they will
all continue i'm active service for the
benefit of the corps of attorneys that
have reaped all OF the benefits of this
golden field OF plenty. In the mean
time the poor working man is to SUBJ
sist upon the beautiful scenery and
fresh mountain breeZes.
A. l.. Losinger, superintendent of
the Spotted Horse mine, received tel
egraphic instructions Saturday to
close down the mine; that MIR. Bright
would be along in II few days and pay
off all Indebtedness. 1t is rumOred
that Mr.. Bright has made arrange
ments to stock the property and that
the plant will he operated cry eX-
tensively during h coming spring.
The management has practically
demonstrated that this property has
not been dug out, as some would
have it. There il N large body of ore
that averages about $500 per ton now
opened up and there is no telling
what untold treasures lie hidden
within this wonderful gold producer.
With vigilant watch upon the man.
agement of any of the noted mining
properties of the county and
with sufficient capital invested to
place them upon a paying basis.
there would be untold millions pro-
duced within the borders Of Fergus
county. Dur prediction, however, is
that just so long as the present
method of making a stand-Off with
their labOrers and other creditors
and robbing the mill of it's product.
just SO much harder will it be to get
capital interested.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-03-10
The Finest Train in the World.

DR. w. ;. Williams now professor
of veterinary medicine at Cornell Uni
versity, Ithaca, y. V, who recently
removed with his family from Boze-
man. Travelled via THE Northwest
ern Line" from st. Paul to Chicago.
and writes: I'VE found the North
Western Limited all that it is advcr-
tised; the sleepingcars superb and the
dining service all that could Ice
desired"
The New North-Western Limited
from the mammoth engine. patterned
after thefamous 1893" to thelast car
in the train. is brand new. and repre-
sents the latest and best ideas for
absolute comfort and luxury while
travelling.
Besides the splendid buffet smoking
library coach, which iS really "A club
room ON wheels, there il "A private
compartment sleeping car. which is
just the thing for ladies, families, and
those who desire privacy; luxuriously
appointed standard sleeping ears.
and II most comfortable day coaches
ever offered to the travelling public.
The"New NORTHWESTERN Limited
via the NORTHWESTERN Line. leaves
Minneapolis every night. 7:3O. st. Paul,
$40. for Milwaukee and Chicago.
Tickets via this popular line may
he from agents of the North
ern Pacific Railway. who will also
make sleeping ear reservations: or.
apply to Capt. NJ. NJ. Wheeler.
Travelling Passenger Agent. Miles
city. Mont. or Ia r. W. 1ras1alr.
q. J.. A., st. Paul. Mimi.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-03-10
ABROAD.

Albert Edwards Britannia won a lit
tie over $1,000 in money prizes last sea
son, without counting cups.
India's population, according to the
census of 1895, is PSF, 223, 431, an increase
over the previous census of 33.429,9l7.
London bakers may deliver bread on
Sunday. but not buns or cake, a Blooms
bury baker having been fined for de-
livering buns to his customers.
Cambridge university, England, re-
Gently passed a statute enabling the uni
,~ersity authorities to deprive a grad
uate of his degree and all the privileges
of the university in case of miscon-
duct.
Official reports of the trial of the
Sparrowhawk torpedo boat destroyer,
built by the Lairds, give an average of
3O.2 knots on the measured mile and
Boss knots for the three hours con-
~tinuous steaming trial.
An old woman of Liverpool named
Bridget McMullen is rivaling the record
of London's Jane Cakebread. She has
been brought before the police court
355 times for intoxication and has spent
Lalf her life in prison.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-03-10
PEOPLE OF NOTE.

DIR. Charles James Branch, bishop %
Antigua. who has just died, had spent
the whole of his ministerial life in the
West Indies, and was beloved by all
classes.
John Warwick. the telegraph super
intendent of the Midland railway of
England, who died recently, was the in
ventor of the block system, used on
many European railways.
Prof. Andrew Seth. who holds the
chair of philosophy in the university of
Edinburgh, once held by Sir William
Hamilton. is now in this country, and
is the guest of President Schurman, of
Cornell university.
j. NJ. Barrie visited Smith college re-
Gently with George w. Cable, whose
guest he was. He made a little speech.
in which he said hat he had never be-
fore been called upon TO speak to 900
girls all at once, and he found it a lit
tie hard.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-03-10
GOLD DUST.

Gold Dust has been suffering from
lndIsposition and unable to write up
the events OF the gold camp. The
cause oil our ln~disposltlon Is based
upon the indifference oil the Two pres
ent mining operators to pay, our
credit becoming exhausted with our
local grocer and our INK having all
evaporated, We were necessarily
brought to u ~stand-still. But as luck
would have 1t, the sheriff gets in an
attachment, and from the fact that
we are II gold bug" it was our portion
to share with the spoils OF the sheriff.
consequently we are enabled to re-
plenisn our empty Hour ches and
purchase u new 'Faber' and with
our new alright patent roasting oven
in good condition, we will give you a
few items.
s. ID. Clark has opened n saloon at
his old stand.
Mrs. James Connely has been quite
sick for the past week. We are pleased
to learn that the lady has so far re.
covered that she is able to be up again.
What would fill a long felt want in
Gilt Edge now is payday and a chi.
nook. Wecould get along without the
chinook if pay day would only come.
Some OF the boys have forgotten the
definition OF payday.
The Sons of Rest are getting to
gether for the purpose OF having a
social hop on St. Patrick's day in the
evening. The Sons of Rest know how
to entertain. Everybody cordially
invited. We hope t see the .'family
circle" gather around.
Fergus county's amiable sheriff,
j. ID. Waite, came over on the LIST and
attached the Gilt Edge plant on a
at Great Falls in favor of James Don.
ovan. The proceeding occasioned
considerable comment among legal
lights from the fact that a receiver
had been appointed and a writ of
court upon the same property.
NJ. l.. Poland foreclosed a chattel
mortgage on the Rafter property, con-
sisting of the Gilt Edge Livery Barn,
the j. h. Clark townsite office, and
saloon building, occupied by John
Lowe. The buildings we're sold by
Sheriff Waite at public auction, Mr..
Poland bidding in the saloon building,
Albert Winston buying the townsite
Office. Emmett Hamilton purchased
the barn for three hundred dollars
and is fitting up and equipping his
stock in irst-class shape, with good
driving horses, new harnesses and
swell-back cutters. F. II. Flanagan
will have full charge of the ban and
invites a share of patronage from the
travelling public.
| j. w. Rafter returned to camp on
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-03-10
Proposals for Bridge.

Sealed bids will be received by the board of
county commissioners of Fergus county. Mon
tana. up to- II O'Clock. noon. Monday. April II.
1897. for the construction of a g bridge
across the Musselshell river. at OF near Mussel-
shell p~ostoffice.
Said bridge to consist of a single span, about
$50 feet in length. with IA foot roadway in the
clear. Abutments to be either of stone or iron.
Plans and specifications must all
bids. The successful bid must be approved
by the commissioners of both Fergus and Vel
lowstone counties.
Dated this 9Th day of March. 1897.
w. :. PERKINS, County Clerk.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-03-10

go before the legislative branch of
troll of National affairs March 4th
and get such protection as their in
dustry requires. And by all that is
right and holy we want the same
privilege. We propose to appeal to
the final arbiter, the U. s. congress.
and not eascern manufacturers.
w. A. HEDGES.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-03-10
Notice of Probate of Will.

In the District Court of the Tenth Judicial
District of the State of Montana. in and for
Fergus County.
In the matter of the estate of Julius Stiehler.
deceased. Notice of probate of will.
Pursuant to an order of the said court, made
on the LIST day of March. 1897. notice is here
iiaafs at no O'clock a. m of said day. at the
office of the clerk of said court in the village
of Lewistown.C County of Fergus. has been APP
pointed as the time and place for proving the
will of the said Julius Stiehler. deceased, and
for hearing the application of Marie Stiehler
for the issuance to her of letters testanentary
when and where any person Interested may
appear and contest the same.
EDMUND WRIGHT, Clerk.
Dated this LIST day of March, 1897.
yonTobel & b adle. Attys. for Petitioner.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-03-10

DO You believe in p~hrenology n
physiognomy? Do you believe that n
full appearance around the eye indi-
Gates language power?" Yes. sir: and,
what is more, it indicates vehemence
Of language, lack of judgment and care
lessness in the use of suggestive words.
Especially is this true if the fullness is
distinctly black in color."-Truth.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-03-10

Cant | show you something in neck
ties. ma'amT' asked the salesman.
The new Woman who had been lin
Pering near the showcase, slowly shook
her head.
No" she said. IL think I'll wait till
the next time. / always let my hus-
band select my neckties for me.-Chi-
cago Tribune.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-03-10
Notice to Creditors.

Estate of Ezra Spragg. Deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned.
Anna Spragg, executrix of the estate of Ezra
Spragg. deceased, to the creditors of and all
persons having Claims against the said de-
vouchers. within four months after the first
publication OF this notice, to the said executrix
at Denton postoftice, or at the Office of her at
torneys, Cot & Worden. in Lewistown in the
ceased.
Dated at Lewistown. February 18th, 1897.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-03-10

WifeJohn, l wish you'd split some
of that wood in the back yard.
Husband-Hayen't time. Johnny
will do it.
Wife (half an hour later)-Johnny.
/ want you to split some of that wood
in the back yard.
Son-Where's pa?-Demorest's Mag
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-03-10

Mrs. Biythesome-You are quite sure
your hancee is as unsophisticated and
fresh as b has been represented, Mr..
Br.>toe?
br'stoeVCertainly. Why. she has only
Deen engaged three times in her whole
Ife.-BuffaIo Times.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-03-10

Chumley (who meets a lady friend
in rational dressl-Rah .Jove, Miss
Newman. thought you we're a man,
dontchfTknow?
Miss Newman-I never made any
such mistake about you, Mr.. Chumley.
-Tit-Bits.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-03-10

did you know said The man who
was reading an article about the con-
traction OF metals. that Is clock ticks
faster in winter than summer?"
No. l never noticed that about a
clock. But ] know a gas meter does."-
Washington Star.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-03-10
Among

Ethel-Mr. Uuggins says he thinks
| am spoiled. What did he mean?
Emma-Well, you know. an egg Is
spoiled when it is old.-Yonkers States
man.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-03-10
Not Much In Hia.

Owens-What's in a name, anyhow?
Dunne-Not much in yours, old man.
Owens-What do you mean?
Dunne-Why, everything you've got
is in your wife's name. isn't it?-Brook-
lyn Life.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-03-10
Last Thing.
Perfectly safe.

Mrs. Featherweight ito cabman)-
You're sure you wont run away with
me?
Cabby-No. mem: I've been married
these twinty years!-Tit-Bits.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-03-10

Aunt Esther-How are you getting
on with your housekeeping. Charlie?
Charlie-O, well enough: only Ethel
has given me mainly Biblical cooking,
SO far.
Aunt Esther-Biblical cooking? How
So?
Charlie-Oh. ! ask for bread and h
gives me a stOne.-Somervilie Journal.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1897-03-10
Ennui.

"Oh. dear. how the hours 10 drag! 1
wish | knew how to hurry them on"
why don't you apply the spur of the
moment! Washington Times.