The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-15
SALT ON THE SORE SPOT
Fergus County Republicans at
Odds.
IS A SERIOUS DETECTION
They Cannot Recover From the Effect of
the Actions of Messrs. Hobsoa
and Tonga Chance
for Warmth.

Great Falls. March 14.--As funny a
thing as one sees in long zine is the
republican political situation over in
Fergus county. The republicans an-
parently cannot get over the detection
of Messrs. Hobson and Long, and il
they We're able to do so, the demo-
Gratis would keep them reminded. This
weeks Democrat rubs salt on the sore
spot in the following manner:
Come, now. boys, how about that re-
ception for Senator Hohson and Repre-
sentative Long? Don't act giddy, and
try to get up a sentimental welcome for
Hedges, for you know it will only be a
grand stand play, and he won't appre-
ciate it. either Those men who are
threatening to get out the band for
Hedges are the very ones who not
many moons ago, were making all
kinds of sport of the man they now
propose to honor. And another thing,
II those who signed that denunciation
will now quietly fall into line they may
yet square themselves with the sena-
tor, who, when it gets down to cases,
doesn't care snap of his fingers for
them.
1T is developing that a goodly num-
Der of republicans in this county are
strong supporters of Senator Eobson
for the course he pursued in voting for
United States senator. This being
the case the senator, if he feels so dis
posed, can when the proper time comes,
make it exceedingly warm for those
LeWlstoWn republicans who thought to
get UP a boost fer themselves by orig
lnatins and signing those denunciatory
resolutions. In doing this the sena-
tor will have the moral support of
great many who, while not agreeing
with him, think that he should not be
Vll1fled by those who have heretofore
posed as his bosom friends.
will c. c. Long come back? They
say he has gone to California fer his
health and his family will follow. VIII
the s. o. p. of Fergus county sing: 'EIe
Never Came Bacll?'"
And the Argus. the republican organ.
not only ignores the return Of Senator
Hobson, but it markedly regrets the in
ability of Representative Hedges to
visit Lewistown and receive the tribute
intended by his admirers, admirers Of
the man and his honorable course in the
senatorial contest" To cap the insult
it prints the following effusion from The
Bard of the Judith, which endeavors
to make democrats of I{obson and
Long:
When Hob Gets Back.
strong chinook wind sprung up
Monday night and Tuesday morning,
the following lines We're found under
the Argus door:
When Hob gets back we'll welcome
him
Jp al
With buggies and band We'll meet him
Out of town bout half mile.
Well wine and dine him on the best
Our local shops afford,
And try our very level best
To equal Helena" board.
Beans, bacon, butter, bread and beer
In plenty there will be.
For all except the best Of lis
Ted, Hob, Doc. Dave and me.
Ted shall be master Of the feast:
And Hobson, our chief guest
VIII tell about the hardships of
THE Scion of the West"
Each toast will be expected to
Advance the trio's scheme
OF proving Hob democrat
A "Whee1-horse" in the team.
And at the wind-up of the feast,
Dave, taking his last sup,
Will give us all the details
Of how the play came up"
If. after that there's question as
To Hobson's party ties,
Wen refer the impudent skeptic
To 1.-THE man who never lies"
Then come, We loyal democrats,
Yes. every mothers son.
Help initiate "Old Hob boys,
And have a "bar'I' of fun.