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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-12-18
Figures Furnished by Wool Growers
Show an Increase of Two Per Cent
in the Production Of Wool.
FLEEcEs LIGHTER THIS YEAR
The Importance Of Properly Prepar.
ing Wool for Shipment to the
Eastern Markets.

The annual estimate OF the wool
product Of the United States for 1901
shows an increase of two per cent
for this year over 1900. The increase
is shown by the advance sheets Of
the yearly estimate of the wool pro-
duct of this country. Great care and
attention has been given to making
up the report in the v%erification Of
statistics. The figures and state
ments embodied in the report are fur
nished by woolgrowers and dealers
all over the country and on the whole
have been satisfactory.
The total number of sheep in the
United States for 1904, exclusive of
lambs under one year old, is 1920.
900 against 1925 l,S1S for the previous
year.
The value of the wool clip for 1901
is estimated at s51, 164, 709. The val.
ne of the foreign wool entered for
consumption in the year ending June
80, 1901, was SIS, 99S, 1918, upon which
the duties paid we're sS,125,69S, a to-
tai of s24,123, 713. This added to the
value of the domestic clip for 1901
makes a total value of s75,2SS,422,
showing what the manufacturers paid
for their wool during the current
year.
Large Number of Sheep.
The flocks of the United States, ex-
elusive of lambs under n year old,
consist of Al, 1920, 900 sheep, and the
wool clip of 1901 comprises 265, 502,'
1928 pounds, exclusive of the pulled
wool. as against ,~259,972.S15 pounds
in 1900. an increase OF 2h per cent,
The pulled wool is estimated at 81,
100000 pounds. which brings the to
tai clip up to 302, 500. 1928 pounds
against a total of 2SS.636.621 pounds
in 1900. 272, ls1, $3.50 pounds in 1899
266. 720.6S4 pounds in 1898. 259, 153,
Psi pounds in 1897, 272, i74, 70S lbs
in 1896, 294, 296. 726 pounds in 1895
225, 21O,710 pounds in 1894. and 34S,
5SS,l3S pounds in 1898. The latter
was the banner year IN the wool cliI
oil the country.
The average weight of feeces i:
this year 6.33 pounds, as compared
with SAC pounds in 1900, and is Tho
lowest average weight since 1891
This decrease in weight is due to al
unusually mild winter and to othe
favorable conditions in the territorial
states. 1t is accompanied by a reduc
tion in the average shrinking o
fleeces from Gil per cent in 1900 Il
COG per cent in 1901 a further favor
able change, which tends to confirm
the statement that the woods of thu
current clip are in better condition
all things considered, than ever be
fore. and justifes the hope that tn
growers are beginning to pay close
attention to the important matter o
properly preparing their woods TO
shipment east. There is still room
however, for vast improvement Il
this respect, the average shrinkage O
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-12-18

storm continued with more or less
violence until Monday morning.
The storm started with a high wind
from the west and gradually switch
ed around to the northwest, staying
in that point until Monday night,
when it changed to the south.
The coolest night vas last Friday,
when the thermometer ranged as low
as 81 below zero. According to the
observations Of the local weather OBJ.
server, Is inches Of snow has fallen
during the past seven days.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-12-18

Tablets.
Try them
When you feel dull after eating.
When you have no appetite.
When you have a bad taste in the
mouth.
When your liver is torpid.
When your bowels are constipat-
ed.
When you have a headache.
When you feel bilious.
They will improve your appetite,
cleanse and invigorate your stomach
and regulate your liver and bowels.
For sale by C. H. Williams.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-12-18
POSToFFlCE AT ROGERS.
The Petition Forwarded by the Argus
Has Been Granted.

The petition which was forwarded
to Washington by the ARGUS, asking
for the establishment of a postoffice
or East Fork, has been considered
favorably and an office has been es.
tablished at the ranch of Archie Rog.
ers. A request for a postoffice on
the south side OF the Snowy noun
tains was also included in the petition
but for some reason has not been con.
sidered. Mrs. Edith Rogers has been
appointed postmistress of the new of.
fee on East Fork.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-12-18
Notice to Shareholders,

Notice Is hereby given that the fifteenth
annual meeting Of the shareholders ofthe Bank
of Fergus County, for the purpose Of electing
a board of directors to serve for the ensuing
year. and for the transaction Of such other
business as may be brought before the meeting
will be held in the Office of the Bank of Fergu,
County. Lewistown, Montana, on Monday,
the sixth day of January, 1902, at eight
O'Clock p. III.
+. L. WRIGHT, Cashier.
Lewistown, December 18th, 1901.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-12-18
A Phenomenal Storm Period.

This section of the state has been
visited by the hardest storm eve re-
membered at this period of the year
and traffic has almost been at a stand
still for the past week. A terrific
blizzard was raging in the vicinity Of
Lewistown all day Sunday and the
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-12-18

Educate Your Bowels with C~ascareta.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
i0c. 25c. II c. {. G. fail, druggists refund money.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-12-18

the territorial woods being very much
greater than that of any similar woods
grown anywhere else in the world.
and their average value per pound
correspondingly less.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-12-18

One red COW, branded r lazy X on left ribs;
also one COW that has been dehorned and
BRANDED O on left side and one branded w on
left side with a black heifer calf at her side. a
suitable reward will be paid for Information
leading to their recovery. Address VIM. Polly,
Utica. Montana.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-12-18
LOSES
HIS CASE
The Verdict in the Case Of Joseph
King VS.. Alvin Lincoln is Set
Aside by the Supreme Court.
JUDGE DEFINES TIE LAW.
Jury Did Not Abide by Instructions
Of Court and Rendered a Verdict
in Opposition to II.

In an opinion written by Chief JUS
tice Theodore Brantly and handed
down yesterday in the case Of Joseph
King against Alvin Lincoln, appealed
from Fergus county, the supreme
court says that a jury Is bound to fol-
low the authoritive declarations of
the court as to the law in a case and,
If a verdict is found in disregard of
such declarations OF the court, wheth-
er the law thus declared be right or
wrong. the verdict cannot be permit
ted to stand.
Cause Of Suit.
The suit was over an alleged debt
OF $3.50. which the plaintiff claimed
was due him on account Of a contract
entered into Sept. 30, 1897. for round
ing up cattle. A verdict with inter
est was rendered in favor OF the
plaintiff. 1t was yesterday reversed
by the supreme court and remanded
LOT II new lIldl.
In the assignment OF errors in the
case, il was alleged that the jury dis
regarded the instructions of the
court. The other side c~ontended that
the court did not give a correct state
ment of the law as it applied to the
case in point. On this point the SUI
preme court says:
Judge Gives Definition.
For the determination Of the ques.
tion presented by the assignment,
however. II is a matter of moment
whether il is a correct statement of
law or not. As a declaration by the
court of the law in this case, the jury
were bound to accept it as authorize.
tive and to apply il to the facts sub
mitted in evidence. They were not
at liberty to disregard it and find a
verdict according to their own no.
tions Of what the law is. Their pro.
vince was to find the facts. The pro
vince of the court was to declare the
law. A verdict found in disregard OF
the authoritative declaration OF tho
court made for their guidance can.
not be permitted to stand. whether
the law thus declared be right OF
wrong.
These appropriate and distinct
functions of the court and jury were
discussed and defined by this court
in Murray VS.. Heinze. II Mont. 1853
and after an examination of the al
judged cases upon the subject, II was
held that where il is apparent thai
the jury has disregarded the instruc
tons given a new trial should be
granted without regard to whether
the instructions are correct in point
of law.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-12-18
10 Cure A Cold in One laX

Take Lax alive Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money If il fails to cure
T.. W. Groves signature is on each box. 25c.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1901-02-14
PUT MILK IN THE BOILER.
But the Engineer Could Not Keep Up
Steam and the Locomotive
stopped.

Cortland, N. Y, Feb. 3.-The Erie
and Central New York Railway,
extending from Cortland to Cincin-
natus, has a water tank at Cincin-
natus which is supplied with water
by pump in creamery adjoining.
An employe made wrong connection
yesterday and filed the tank with
sour milk from vat. The milk was
taken aboard by an engine, which
started for Cortland. The engineer
could not keep up steam, as the sour
milk would not feed into the boiler,
and an inspection showed that the
connecting pipes were filed with
curd from milk. There was barely
enough steam to get the engine to
Cortland, where it required a great
deal of work to clear the pipes.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1901-02-14
HUNT BROTHERS.
LIVELY SCRAP LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT.
The Natives of Cohansey Street
Above Washington, Were
Startled by Free Fight.

The residents of Cohansey street,
just above Washington, were terrified
Saturday night about eleven O'Clock,
because of a fight that took place
there.
The affair is rather mixed up and
everybody connected with it seems
desirous of forgetting the past and
have little to say regarding the mat
ter, when approached and asked con-
berning the facts. Mrs. Mary Loper
and Mrs. Mary Morgan live together
on Cohansey street, in one of those
little twostory buildings between the
/ Central depot and Washington street.
Saturday night two men giving their
names as Robert Bessi and Charles
Garrison, the latter a resident of
Cohansey street, near where the trou-
bic occurred, went to visit the ladies.
Apparently their visit was anything
but pleasant one, as about eleven
O'Clock third man appeared and
then there was trouble in abundance,
the first two however were badly cut
and bruised and for some distance
down the sidewalk blood marks
showed the awfulness of the scrap.
A family by the name of Colts who
keep grocery store, heard the pro-
fame language and cursings of the
men and went out to investigate.
Mrs. Colts said that she saw
one man with hatchet in his hand
dragging fellow by the heels. After
the trouble quieted Mrs. Colts asked
who the men We're and they gave the
above mentioned names.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1901-02-14
COMMISSIONERS OF
DEEDS ARE APPOINTED,
The Legislature in Joint Session
Select the Following COM
miSSiOnerS of Deeds.

Tuesday morning the Legislature in
joint session selected the various
Commissioners of Deeds. The follow
ing are those for this county:
Bridgeton-First ward, George w.
MCGOWAN. Second ward, Amos P.
johnson. Third ward, Nathaniel B.
Odgen, Howard L. Tyler, John G.
Ayars. Fourth ward, Louis Beck
hardt, Edwin Ruthven Laning, Isaac
7. Nichols.
Commercial Township-J Milton
Compton, Ralph NJ Howell.
Deerfiold Township-Elijah Parvin,
Charles l. Williams.
Downe township-W. w. Riley,
Willis A. Sites.
Fairfield Township-John T. Whit
aker.
Greenwich Township, Edwin H.
Mulford.
Hopewell Township-Charles West.
Millville-First ward, Mulford Lud-
lam, Richard L. Howell. Second
ward, John p Miller Third ward,
Alexander Gillen. Fourth ward,
Francis Reeves, George w. Boody,
James McMurray.
Vineland Borough-Mary J. Devine.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1901-02-14
ENTERTAINS HIS FRIENDS.
Ex-senator Ward Has a Big Set Out
for His Friends.

John Ward, recently re-appointed
Chief Factory Inspector, gave turkey
supper to a number of his friends Sat
urday evening, at his home in Centre
ton
About so invited guests Were pres
ent mostly from Salem county. A
most delightful time was enjoyed by
those present, games of various sorts
were indulged in and about eleven
O'Clock the guests We're invited to the
dining room, where a most elegant
supper was provided for them to
which all did ample Justice
Charles Langley, of Elmer, was
toast master and Postmaster Handle,
of Elmer, responded to ''Our Host. y
Justice of Peace Cauthorne to 'Salem
County Politics, and several other
toasts We're given all very interesting.
Those present from Bridgeton were !:
Judge Thomas W. Trenchard, Deputy
Internal Revenue Collector Morris
Davis, ex-Surrogate Samuel P. Fifth
ian and ex-Mayor E. M. Appelgate,
Benjamin Roray and James Allen.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1901-02-14
A Remedy for the Grippe.

remedy recommended for patients
afflicted with the Grippe is Kemp's Bal
sam, which is especially adapted for the
throat and lungs Don't wait for the
first symptoms of tho disease; get a
bottle to-day and keep it for use the
moment it is needed. If neglected the
grippe has tendency to bring on pneu-
monia. Kemp's Balsam prevents this by
keeping the cough loose and the lungs
free from Inflammation. All druggists
sell Kemp's Balsam at 25c and SOC. IL 4w
Bridgeton pioneer., 1901-02-14
Death of an Aged Minister.

Rev. William c. Robinson, d. d. !,
of Germantown, Phila., father of Rev.
Henry Ridgely Robinson, this city,
who has been seriously i'll for some
time died at ten O'Clock a. m. Monday
at his residence No 20 East Walnut
Lane, Germantown, aged "a years.
Mr.. Robinson was admitted to the
Philadelphia conference of the NJ E.
Church i'll 1851 and has been pastor of
the following churches Smyrna, Del.
Dover, Del. /; Asbury Church, Will
mington, Del. st. Georges, Fifth
street, Wharton street, Twelfth street,
Thirteenth street, Tabernacle, West
ern, of Philadelphia, and was presid-
ing elder of the South Philadelphia
district.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1901-02-14

y.
Jacob M. Moore was was well
known figure in this community
where he has lived since 1880. A re-
markably su ccessful man, and until
his recent illness scarcely ever feeble,
and always actively about
During the past years, Mr. Moore's
name has been public to a greater
extent because Of his connection with
Moore's Opera House, which, with
hls son, he built and opened to the
public in 1890, and which has since
been conducted successfully.
Jacob N Moore was born in Deer
field, sen of the late Hon. Joel
Moore, who for two years in the
fifties, represented this county in the
Legislature, position now held by
Mr.. Moore's only son, Hon. William
j. Moore. While young man, Jacob
NJ. Moore conducted the general store
business of his father in Deerfield,
and afterward went to Philadelphia.
Fifty years ago he came to Bridge
ton, was married, and for some years
conducted a successful grocery and
| provision business.
1t was in 1870 when a partnership
was formed between Mr.. Moore and
his son William, and they engaged in
tba cboa b1ciuacc ~, Co,,,,,oo,oo, c4.,oo4
and afterwards the handsome Opera
House block was built and mammoth
shoe business was conducted. Later
he retired from active commercial
! business and gave his entire attention
to his real estate interests which were
very considerable.
Mr. Moore was kindly hearted
man, had hosts of friends, and took
a great interest i'll his son, one of the
| happiest days of his life being when
/ Assemblyman Moore was elected to
his honorable position. He also found
| his grandson and granddaughter great
favorites
The death of his wife, but a few
Years since, was sad blow to him,
and his decline in health was partic-
ularly noticeable from that time.
For years and years he has been an
earnest, active member of Trinity M.
| K. Church, and took a remarkable in
ter4st in the affairs of that organiza-
ton His bereaved relatives have the
deep sympathy of many in this sad
time
Bridgeton pioneer., 1901-02-14
VERY PRETTY WEDDING
DOWN AT OTHELLO.
Happy Occasion Witnessed by
Many People on Wednesday
Afternoon Down Near Green
wich

The residence Of Mr. g5'd Mrs.
Uriah Cook, Othello, N. JTPiwas the
scene of a beautiful MARI, y, We'd
nesday afternoon, FebruarJif,th, when
their amiable daughter, Anna, was
made the wife of Morris, the esteemed
son of Mr.. and Mrs. James Glaspey.
At the hour of two O'Clock the
bridesmaid, Miss Ida Cook, and the
groomsman, Mr.. Ethan Glaspey, en-
tered the room which had been beauti-
fully decorated for the occasion. The
bridesmaid was very tastefully dressed
in fawn colored cloth Immediately
following came the bride and groom.
The bride was very beautifully
adorned in a dress of pearl color
trimmed with white silk
The ceremony which made them
one was performed by Rev. J. S.
Teasdale, pastor of the Cohansey Bap-
tist Church.
After congratulations had been
given, the guests were all invited to
the dining room where they found a
table laden with all the delicacies of
the season, which We're fully enjoyed
by all present. At 4. 80 O'Clock most
of the guests retired to their homes,
wishing the newly married couple
very many happy years. The bride
and groom We're the recipients of
many beautiful and costly presents.
Mr.. and Mrs Morris Glaspey will
be at home to their friends after April
1st
Among the guests present were Mr..
and Mrs. Uriah Cook Misses. Ida,
Edna and Angie Cook, Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Cook and sons, Edwin and
Daniel; Mr.. and Mrs James Glaspey,
Mr.. Ethan Glaspey, Miss Eva Glas-
pey, Mr.. and Mrs. BENZ. Rainear,
Mr.. and Mrs. Edw F. Cook and
daughter Ella, Mr.. Isaac Allen, Mr..
and Mrs VIM. Glaspey, Mr.. Warren
Glaspey, Mr.. Ernest Glaspey, Miss
Name Glaspey, Mr., Lemuel Glaspey,
Mrs. Fanny Sheppard, Miss Sarah
Sheppard, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Miller.
Mr.. Horace. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. /.
M. Sheppard and son. BERTHE, Mr..
and Mrs. William Allen, Rev and
Mrs. J. S. Teasdale and son Earl.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1901-02-14
what SHAH We Have For dessert,

This question arises in the family every
day. Let US answer 1t to-day. Try Jell-O,
a delicious dessert. Prepared in two
minutes. No bakingi add hot water
and set to cool. Flavors:-Lemon,
Orange. Raspberry and Strawberry. At
your g-ocers l0cts I24w
Bridgeton pioneer., 1901-02-14
JACOB M. MOORE.

Died Thursday, February 7th, 1901,
Jacob M. Moore, in the 74th year of
his age.
The funeral occurred on Monday,
at ?. 30 o'clock in the afternoon, from
his late residence, No AZ Franklin
street. mterment took place at
Broad street cemetery.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1901-02-14
Married Saturday Night.

Mr.. Nicholas V. Cossaboon and Miss
Lillian Pierce, were quietly married
Saturday evening, at the home of Miss
Pierce's sister, Mrs. Walter Horner,
of North Pearl street. Rev. L. d.
Stultz officiated, and Miss Linda
Turner and Mr.. Randall Turner stood
up with the couple. Miss May Friant
was also present at the marriage.
The couple are both of Bridgeton and
will hereafter reside here.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1901-02-14
Horses for Sale.

At private sale. A fresh lot of
Western Horses, also second hand
horses; also farm wagons for sale.
that will sell at low figures. FL.
Fralinger, South Pearl street, Bridge
ton, N. j. 20 mwf w If
Bridgeton pioneer., 1901-02-14
Many School Children are sickIy.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Chill
dren, used by Mother Gray. a nurse in
Children's Home, New York, break up
Colds in "a hours, cure Feverishness,
Headache. Stomach Troubles, Teething
Disorders, and Destroy Worms At ell
druggists, Csc. Sample mailed free. Ad-
dress, Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
912w
Bridgeton pioneer., 1901-02-14
A Certain Cure for ChIIblains.

SHAKE into your shoes Aliens Foot
Ease, powder. 1t cures Chilblains
Frostbites. Damp, Sweating, Swollen
feet. At all Druggists and Shoe Stores
2sc. Sample free. Address, Allen s.
Olmsted. Leroy, NY. law
Bridgeton pioneer., 1901-02-14
Repairs TO be Made.

The large green glass tank at the
Cohansey glass works was put out
yesterday in order to make necessary
repairs.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-18

III 3GlQ!G N music.
DIR. PURINTON HAS NOT DECIDED
oOsITIvELY TO ACCEPT
THE PRESIDENCY.

| Special to the Register.
MORGANTOWN, w. Va. June H.
| The feature of to-day's exercises at the
University was the closing recital OF
the University School of Music this eve
ming. This is always one of the most
attractive features OF the commence
ment season. Fifteen hundred people
were in attendance. The woman's and
Mens Glee Clubs sang. Prof. c. "A. Ell
lenberger, director; Misses Russell Nc
Murphy, Grace Martin, Theo. Christian,
Rude and T. Getz Hill compose the
Music School faculty.
The annual exhibit Of the department
of painting and drawing occurred this
afternoon, and will be continued to-
morrow afternoon. Mrs. Eva Hubbard
who formerly had a studio in Wheeling,
and later taught in Mrs. M. S. Harris
School of Fine Arts in that city, is
at the head of the school Of Fine Arts
here Her assistant the past year has
been Prof Leonard, of Boston Art
School.
A rumor has been afloat that DR.. P.
,, B. Reynolds will probably be chosen to
fill Dr. Purinton's place as president OF
Dennison University, Granville, Ohio.
DIR. Reynolds said, when asked about it,
that he had been so long connected with
a State school 1t would be a question
whether he would know what to do in
a UNCONVENTIONAL school. The Regents
are in session to-day and are down to
business in earnest. Regent Gallaher
arrived this morning. This makes eight
members present. DR.. Hale is not ex-
pected.
DR.. Purinton left for his home at
Granville this morning. When he left
he told the Register representative that
he had not yet decided finally what he
should do in regard to the presidency.
but added that he hoped to come here.
He has to consult the people of Gran
vile, and his wife has not been con-
suited. He expressed himself as very
well pleased with the kindly expression
given out by the press of the State in
reference to his election and to the
warmth OF the greeting which he had
received in Morgantown.
While here he has held several con-
ferences with the Board of Regents
and they have arrived at a complete
understanding with each other. Should
he decide to come here he will not be
able to leave Dennison before the first
OF August, but he expects to be back
in Morgantown several times in the
meantime
To-day commencement festivities
struggled for supremacy with a wild
west show and came out a very bad
second. There was little doing at the
university and the population rioted I'M
gingerbread and red lemonade The
usual crowd of fakiw gathered in the
customary suckers who are bewailing
their guilessness
Many visitors have gathered in for
commencement and many more are ex-
pected. The revival of the old fashion
ed fun that accompanied this event in
former years has proven great draw
ing card with the old students and
graduates who will be here in large
numbers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-18

Discovery. And these cures have been
wrought in many cases after the doctor
had said" There is no help for you."
Don't give in to the superstition of q
past age. Give the vGolden Medical
Discovery" fair and faithful trial. 1t
always helps. 1t almost always cures.
vwhen commenced taking your medicine
eighteen months ago, my health was completely
broken down. writes Mrs Cora l.. Sunderland
Of Chaueyville, Calvert Co.. Nd. wAt times
could not even walk across the room without
pains in my chest The doctor who attended
me said had lung trouble, and that would
never be well again. At last concluded to
Try DR.. Pierces medicines. bought bottle
Of Golden Medical Discovery took II, and
soon commenced to feel little better thea
you directed me to take both the Golden Med
ical Discovery and the Favorite Prescriptid6
which did. Altogether have taken eighteen
bottles of Golden Medical discovery twelve
of the Favorite PRESCRIPTION and ave vials Of
Pellets am now almost entirely well, and do
all my work without any pain whatever. aud can
>Sp with more ease than could f6rnerly nu2k.s
Dr.. Pierce's Medical Adviser Ia paper
covers, Is sent free on receipt Of II one
cent stamps to pay expense 81 mailing
osly. Address Dr< r v. Elerse. Buf-
faloA y. =.