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POISON IN FOOD.
Sequel to the Death of George kiah
in Cambridge. Md.


Cambridge, Nd, Jan. 13.-There is no
longer room for doubt that George W.
Kiah, colored, who died here Monday, came
to his end by violent means. Six colored
persons and a prominent Cambridge physi-
clan have been made i'll by the same pois-
on, and intense excitement now reigns
among the coored people of Cambridge
AT noon yesterday the family and imme-
diate relatives of Kiah. at their midday
meal, ate oyster frtters made with flour
from a barrel which was in the house at
the time of Kiahs death, and which had
not been used since. Before they left the
table Mary Kiah, the widow was taken
sick, and in a short time the rest of the
family also became ILL., DR.. Guy Steel was
summoned, and found that ali had been in
tensely nauseated, had vomited freely and
had burning pains in the aesophagus and
stomach. All attributed their sickness to
the oyster fritters DR.. John Mace was
called in consultation, and the physicians
promptly administered an antidote, with
the result that most of the family recov-
cred rapidly and are supposed to be out of
danger.
DR.. Steele himself tasted piece of the
oyster fritterS and found that the food
left burning, astringent taste in his
mouth. In half an hour he felt violent
nausea and was seized with an attack of
vomiting. Later, while on his way to pay
a professional visit he felt unable to pro-
ceed further, and called a carriage to take
him home. Last night. he said he felt
greatly upset by the poison, but thought he
was not in any danger from it.
The theory is that the poison which
Kiah died was contained in some biscuits
which he ate the night that he was taken
sick. The tea he drank is supposed to
. how ha 4
he soaked in it and which gave it's taste to
the tea Some of the -four and oyster frt-
tiers were given to States Attorney Hig-
gins and sent by him to the State
chemist, in Baltimore, y
The colored persons made i'll are: Mary
Jane mother of Kiahav Mary Kiah his
widow: Serena and Josiah Kiah, his son
and daughter by former marriage; An
ME Cornish. sister of his first wife. and
his uncle, Stephen Kiah. The woman sus-
pected of having caused the trouble is now
in Baltimore.
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sE CTION SALE.

Sale in Bulk
of tile Entire 81, c. of
Goods. Wares and Mer=
chandise. Fixtures and
ParapilernaIia OF Trade.
i'm Stores and Premises
Nos. 4Io 9Th Street
Northwest, and AIS Sth
Sire Northwest,
Formerly Conducted by
Charles Baum, as Also
the Unexpired Lease of
40 9TH Street North
west, Washington, d.. G.
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In Grippe Successfully Treated.

81 have just recovered from the second attach;
OF la grippe this year" says Mr.. James A. Jones,
publisher of the Leader, Mexa, Texas. In the
latter case | used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy,
and ! think with considerable success, only be
ing in bed a little over two days, against ten
| am satisfied would have been equally as bad
as The first but for the OF this remedy. as |
had TO go to bed in about six hours after being
struck with it, while in the first case l was
able to attend 20 business about DAYS be
fbro getting down For sale by Henry Evans,
Wholesale and Retail Druggists. 93s st. NV,
and Conn. and st. NV, and l42s Nd. ave.
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Nervous Dyspepsia
To Gain Flesh, to Sleep Well 10
Know What Appetite and Good
Digestion Mean.
MAKE A TEST OF sTUABT's DNs-
PERSIA TABLETS.

No trouble is more common or more
misunderstood than nervous dyspepsia.
People having il think their nerves are TO
blame and are surprised that they are not
cured by nerve medicines. The real seat
of the mischief is lost sight of. The
stomach is the organ to be looked after.
Nervous dyspeptics often do not have
any pain whatever in the stomach, nor
perhaps any OF the usual symptoms OF
stomach weakness Nervous dyspepsia
shows itself not in the stomach so much as
in nearly every organ. In some cases the
heart palpitates and is irregular; in others
the kidneys are affected, in others
the bowels are constipated. with head
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men were killed and !, ,645 were wounded
In 1897 there were 1893 men killed and a.
Co. injured from all causes in railway serv-
ice. In coupling and uncoupling cars alone
PIG less men were killed and 1894 less
were injured in 1897 than In 1898 The
number Of such employees killed has been
reduced one-half and the number OF in
jured also practically reduced one-half
The reduction in the number of accidents
from all causes largely exceeded in a single
year the entire casualties during the late
war.
Application of the self coupling device
and other safety appliances is now being
seriously considered in Great Britain
where the ratio OF lives lost TO the num-
Der of men employed in coupling and un-
coupling cars is reported TO be l to $50
The ratio in this country has been reduced
to l man killed out of each 600 engaged
in coupling and uncoupling cars
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NORTHERN NECK ROAD.
Its Projectors Hope for Prompt
Completion of the Line.

Fredericksburg, Va, Jan. 13.-The stock
holders of the Virginia, Fredericksburg.
and Western (Northern Neck Railway met
here yesterday and elected officers for 1899
as follows: Hon. Charles H. Gibson, of
Maryland, president; John V. Giles, vice
president S. H. Lexensky, secretary. Di-
rectors, Charles H. Gibson, W. A. Little,
jr., Hon. w. A. Jones, John b. Giles, F. l..
Rodgers, William c. Haight, Elmore AL
word, Lloyd T. Smith, E. B. Alvord, S. H.
LeXensky.
Mr.. S. H. Lexensky, of New York, will
go to London within the next month, with
the expectation of closing negotiations for
the sale of the bonds of the road. If his
visit is successful, the line will promptly
be completed.
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LEGAL NONTICES.

OFFICE OF BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND
REVIEW, DISTRICT BUILDING, WASHING
TON. d. c., JANUARY ,. 1s99.-In accordance
with the provisions OF the act Of Congress Of August
IL 1894. the Board OF Equalization and Review of
assessment of real estate in the District OF Column
ha will be in session in the District Building
DAY OF JUNE PROXlMO, for the purpose of
hearing and determining such complaints may
be made in respect TO the new assessment Of
real property in said District.
The books containing the returns OF said assess
ment are open to public inspection. and can he
seen at the Office of the board between the hours
of 9 O'CLOCK A. NJ. AND O'CLOCK p. NJ
Of each day To insure due consideration. all
complaints should be filed at the earliest possible
date.
The law requires that the equalization and re-.
view shall be completed nearly practicable
on the FIRST MONDAY OF JUNE PROXIMO.
after which date other further complaints
as to valuations will be received, and when ap-
proved by the Commissioners will constitute the
basis of taxation for the next succeeding period
of three years and until another valuation Is
made. according to law.
Blank forms for making complaints can be had
on application. MATHEW TRIMBLE.
Assessor and Chairman, Board OF Equalization and
Review. iaIl-6t-exSu
(Filed December s, Is9s. J. r. Young Clerk
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA. WILLIAM l.. BRIDGES vs..
REBECCA J. BRIGGS. EQUITY NO. Ia7s9.
On motion OF +. r. Keys counsel for complain
ant, il is this STH DAY OF DECEMBER. IS9S,
ordered that the defendant her appearance
to be entered herein on before the first rule
day occurring forty days after publication hereof
provided copy of this order be published once
a week for three successive weeks iii the Wash
ington Law Reporter and The Times
The object of this suit is To secure an absolute
divorce from the defendant the ground of viii
ful desertiCn.
(SeaD W. S. COX, Justice.
A True Copy. Test
j. r. YOUNG, Clerk.
BY NJ A. CLANCY, Assistant Clerk.
,1,on ;oe 1 .
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MONEY WANTED AND TO LOAN.

MONEY To LOAN az and f1a per cent IN sums
of Il DOJ u $4,000 D. {. real estate: pay
of , and per cent mortgages and begin anew
al Transactions conducted with economical con
Sideration for borrowers WI H. SAT NDER> *
co. 40. u NV. sz+If-em
LOANS OF 5000 to y .OO0 made on collateral or
second Jrl!sts; no delay Apply early Gko-
P. ROBINSON, 1905 G st. nv. ia5-1mo
MONEY TO LOAN ON APPROVED CCLL,r.
ERAL-No delay. YERKES BAEER
Rooms 10 10 "A. Aetzerott Bldg. III AZ
iel2-tf
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Loans OF SlO ,s,5; i';i's5 5ssa5::5 ss.sl,

Wagons. etc. lowest rates and on the JAY
you apply. We are lOaning On the Bui ding /
Loan Association plan, which makes the cost Of
Carrying loans much less thaS you pay else
where, and allows you 20 pay ft Of n any s.ed
notes you deSire. running from ons TO twelve
months You only pay for the of money for
the leIgth CT time you carry ii. II yCu hsve n
eff and advance you more moncy If desired Rates
oheerfUlly given, and cost to you unless an
is made. Loans made anywhere in the District
Gail and get rates Front room, arst fooY. Seiea-
tifc American Building.
National Mortgage Loan CO.
625 St. y. ".
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PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS-Of Building for Library OF Con-
gress, Washington, D. c., January :, 1899.
Sealed proposals for furnishing and delivering
n, the ruildiny fer the Library of Congress in his
city, about 1000 tons Of white ash furnace coal
will be received at this Office until O'CLOCK p.
NJ, MONDAY, JANUARY l6. 1892 and then pub
licly opened. Specifications general instructions,
and blank forms OF proposal may be obtained on
application to this Office. BERNARD R. GREEN,
Superintendent. ja-7,9 910,n,1 ,13, HIT
The evening times., 1899-01-13

ulUr Vnil Sore Throat, Pimples, Copper.
uAvI iUU colored Spots, Aches, Old
Sores Ulcers In Mouth Hair
Fsllingf Write COOK REMEDY CO.. 1851 Ma
sonic Temple, Chicago. H.. for proofs Of cures
Capital $500. 600 Worst cases cured in Is to as
days l0o-page book sree. py31y
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Terms of safe cash
On Or before II O'Clock
noon, on Tuesday. the
24th day of January. 1899,

AT 4iG 7TH STREET NORTHWEST. EVERY
FACILITY FOR TIRE INSPECTION OF THE
STOCK AND PROPERTY TO BE PROVIDED ON
APPLICATION TO THE UNDERSIGNED
MNER COHEN.
HENRY STRASBURGER.
lal2-l2 l-2t-em, ,d&ds Assignses
The evening times., 1899-01-13

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE OF THE ST.
PREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF co
IIMBIA PASSED II EQUITY CAUSE. No.
1889. THE UNDERSIGNED INVITE BIDS FOR
The evening times., 1899-01-13
ALSO ALL the store fixtures
and DaraphernaIia OF TRADE

OF EVERY KIND AND DESCRIPTION IN SAID
PREMISES, INCLUDING 4 COMPLETE CASH
SYSTEM
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-09-24

FLY on THE FLYER

SEATTLE To TACOMA.
Fou9 round trips daily. exrert sunday
In one hour AMI tpeuty-fve minutes
THE STEAMER FLYER
Regular daily trips. seasfIs-Tacono
.oute, as fellows.
TAKING EFFECT TUESDAY. JUNE &
TIME CARD.
Leave ssati!e-1;S. u.B = IN: 80. s-3
3. m
Leave Tacoma-s.se a. m. I. IN. ?. ~
SUNDAYS
Leave s~sftle-7s3o a. In. u n. . m.
Leave Tacems-.ssD a. IN. - - p H.
Landing az Eosthsrn fscier WAR, Ia
coma. ard Commercial d5rk. foot % M
RON street. Seattle
Sundays. steamer Flyer ,cs Grsynounf
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ssEAuGnS
STEAMER A u. KcBgwzu~.
C4Rryfrx a Mi

Carrying Z. MAJ
On Port yrcnaTst AMI FsFt ~ sse1nxf n
route. leaves Cfsy 8ers "a o. "a ~nIsn9
az soasfn Bsgea. EEr11esz Hs&s TT
Brsnerton. z = Navy TarS 4g.~E
Charleston. Es4EyfDn. Ft8&rm @t1e@rTfxt~
leaves f1rt ewrHarsf Navy St&xfn8 Il y
e n. arrives Seattle ~ D n
Robinsau. master kay sexsrstss 3
Co. .Axsrk* Tst~phaue Nafn
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STEAMER GEORGE r. ETARR. for
Anarn~fss Fasrnavsn. w1atr9m ard
rys!ne, Iesvss Central s6ca s~s<tss. a.
% m xandaqs Wedinessfays snd FIR
laws Returning saves wnsfFrw ~ -
m Tuesfavs, Thursdays snd ssgorfsys
Leave. Seattle for Tasorns az o. m
FOR Wtffpnv ISLAND pvlf%Ts A$rf
IA cOy~FR- Steamer FssfhsVsu ieases
Central doek Seattle. dsilg ~ 2. n.
rsr ., q n aafiv 20 epf Sunday fuorh-
ing az Etsenfs. Clinton. Browns Point.
Isngley. CaHYevf3e. Ss4 ae tara. -
Harhcr tte1lady ard IA Conner. La
Conner Trxd.rz q Tfsuspegtstlga Com
rany. owners TslepHass Main III
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Time Card No. 4.
Dodweii s. Co., Ltd, Victoria Route
STEAMSHIP ''VlCIORlAN"

For further information Apply % oftcrs ~
TAcoms. -esffle. Fort Tovrsend 90 victoria
DoDwEIL co. Limited GeHsrsi Agents.
DAILY BOATS To PORT TOW SsESD
AND trOkT ANGELES IRON
CI4i DOCK
Steamer Alice Gertrude caves City d5ck
sundays. Tuesdays and Thursdays q, -
midnight. for Port Townsend. Port VIII
Hams Dungenc.s. Port Angeles. Port
Crescent, Gettysburg. fysht. Gal am ami
Nesh Bay. keturning. lsayss Port An.
geIes Tuesdays. TayrKaays and satur-
days AZ q. m. leaves Port Townsend
az 10 a M, arrives m seattle AZ I'D p m.
Steamer GaFlsnG leaves City does Men-
days. Wednesday, and Fridays, at u mid
hight for Port TozpAesa Port Williams.
Dunxeness. Port Angeles ard Victoria.
Returning, leaves Port Angeles at 8 . IN.
on Mondays, Wednesdays and Ffid&ys.
leaves Port Townsend al u q. m. arrives
In seattle az 2 10 8 m,
Telsphans, Main SO
CAPT ] u TuOMrsON. Manager
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SEATTLE 4 EVERETT SAyyCATI0S
COMPANY.
co on TIE GREYHOUND.

SEATTLE. EVERETT And EDxoSpS
ROUTE
Time csrd-Lsaves seattle ! .. n. Z. :.
snG o. m. Leaves Essrstt sIs a. ~
10 3 n. 4sd 1.y6 > n
Three round trips ssfy, creep, ssrfsy.
cdnnscfons-At seattle wish the Wsso1r
Flyer for Tacoma At Evsrest vlts IS
steamer Niksdo for 81qnoratsr, srd ~Isn
Norfs crfsso ord way stations
colusn dock. Seattle Asrchanfg 5och
Everett Telephone, sestlIe. Red ~.
Fversts. "a r ~ SCOTT. Nsnsxvr
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FOR ANAcoRTEs. FAIRnAvES. NEW
WHAICoA And VAsCOUN t.k. ID. Z.
STEAMER NORTH PACIFIC.
MeWlllams. master.

Leaves fssfsf wharf every Monday.
"Wednesday ami friday a. u - 8. m
Leaves Vancouver TUESDAY ard Thurs
day al 10 3 n fog Seattle direct. arriving
10 a m follow .ng day
Leaves Vancouver Saturday 70 . n. f6r
Wbstcem Fasrhaysn. AracoTtss and SCI
attic. arriving seattle : . m. sunday
Connects at Aaaccrtes with y ny.
ara AZ Vancouver WITH steamers Tor Ma
na.n,o ard New Westminster and with e.
o. " trains fof al % nts East.
For freight or passaxs. Apply az Yssssr
wharf or 81 Ofice ~ Vancouver Lane, Nh
,usl LIFE building Tel. Brown sf.
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Steamer Nt'LrvCMNH
f1alv. except Sundag leaves for Tacoma
ard olympia AZ l . N.
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FORT TOWNSEND. SAN JUAN ISL
ASps AID WHATcpN ROUTE

ANUs ND wiz ItNN HvtIFa
STEAMER LYDIA THOMPSON
Carrying United states mar, leaves CITY
cock foot % Mar street. sundays Tue<-
days ana ThuFrdaFs. AZ ~ O'Clock N a
nlghf. Ter Post Townsend. Ssn lusn Isl.
saes ans NsN Whatrow. Return ng
leaves New Vsafram T1es5ays. Thurs
days ant Saturdays ~ 2 W. r.
Thorlrs0n. raarager.swnfr Iilly .Boxa-.
ass Co. agents CITY does Telephone.
MAJ a.
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ssearnrr CITY OF ABERprES.
DAILY. except sgn3sv caves foF TaesH7a
sss Ciyrngs At m
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Fare between asas'le suf Tacoma. sa~
round trip. 80
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r.srrnw - whfte star Deck. foot =
Spring street.
rnore Na1a -
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Steamer Pslrrtrs leaves Gsibrasths dock
Cor Port Gamble and Heed canal Trssf&y.
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rsavss To-, = Washington street a, -
2 ~ NarfNys = B. m. To- F8eHssrt
beach prswsrten. = nry6crk char
lsstNn. sidney Tra~ytun Chico liver.
dale Refurn'ng leaves Siiverfsle - e.
~ Si3nfv 80 A. m Lsaves sidaey Ssf-
uraay nights az $50 . m. T@lspnons
Main f~
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~tffs rAEsarTE g. s NAL. -FEAas.h
STATE 81 WAsHlSgT0s
ffas vrH resume FNr sfGas4F run -
wsea Seaft~ Evfrsff AHafertes az
ha.e. ard Ar4fr11u. 3lt4F 81 rbt -staf-
90 a. - = ~ tfam NeH.eT 14ff
Th.s "a at'sl Fn4 rcg44ar Fifaa1er .
tasas sTarn ere Nanas = - fTrEnf. rzs-
ratr sf ans SaaafNtay afsE m sNten3a@ con-
ate ff tals ~saeon huainess
fleganf sfsfereeans. 81 cuisine -
amaf TNa fvavsfag aabl4c @sn $50 -
sesflrr6 - RAPID trAns 81 qs
$50 - frs 49, 30 4fafe henE s1gy
daly 0aaf or SEA tfrt ~ nafc1~ fe4fe
YACFwfn %ANf9ATsN% 60.
r. r~s va r 81 Yees~ NTsr-
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Tsar.say ana saturday. q m. rsrs
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-03-08
SENSIBLE DEWEY.

Admiral Dewey has been frequently
mentioned as a candidate for the
presidency. but apparently without
authority from any one. The Louis
vile Courier-J ournal was urging his
claims some time ago, but was pre-
Stunning a good deal In claiming that
Admiral Dewey was n Democrat.
However, his politics is OF little con-
Germ. He belongs to- the whole coun-
try and now has a stronger place in
the hearts Of his countrymen by dis
claiming any ambition to be presi-
dent. He was recently interviewed
by a correspondent Of the New York
Journal and said under no circum-
stances will he be a candidate for the
presidency. He said:
IL would not accept a nomination
for the presidency of the United
States. i have no desire for any po-
litical Office. l am united for Ii
either In education or training. lam
ucCpiy S'otCiui W many tADEcsriOIs
Of kindly sentiment from the Ameri-
can people, but / desire to retire in
peace to the enjoyment OF my old
age. The navy Is one profession,
politics is another. l am too old to
learn a new profession. / have no
political associations and my health
would never stand the strain of a
canvass. l have been approached by
politicians repeatedly in n way or
another, but have refused absolutely
to consider any proposition whatso-
ever. This IL final"
The hero Of Manila could add moth.
ing to his laurels even should he be
elected president OF the United States.
He looks at the matter in a sensible
light. There are many pitfalls on the
road to the presidency, and politics
il out of his line Of business. Dewey's
place I'm history is exalted and secure,
and he should be satisfied with the
record.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-03-08

Again the people Of this state have
been fooled on the subject OF the
adoption Of constitutional amend
ments, for the supreme court has
ruled that. because Of n technical
error on the part Of the Legislature OF
two years ago, both amendments
which carried last fall are void.
Gov. Smith promptly called the
attention OF the legislature to this
matter and the house passed bills to
re-submit the questions, but the SEN
ate, In it's infinite wisdom, decided IL
would cost too much to submit the
amendment relating to county com.
missiOners, and thereafter promptly
to submit the amendment relating to
the supreme court. As the former,
as well as the latter. was carried by
an overwhelming majority last fall,
the action Of the senate shows howfa a
that body regards the will Of the peo-
pie. The county commissioner wran.
gle probably never will be straight.
ened in this state, while the supreme
court IL still far from relief. The
whole affair is d~iscouraging, indeed,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-03-08

Congressman-elect A. j. Campbell
was interviewed in Washington re-
Gently and expressed the belief that
the Democratic platform Of 1896 will
be substantially affirmed In 1900,
This ia in keeping with the declara.
tion of the Anaconda Standard that
''the ratio ia not a vital factor In sill
ver's restoration" Already there IL
an evidence Of hedging IN the divine
ratio and 'any old thing" is likely to
be substituted for it In the interest o.
harmony. We doubt il voters will bt
humbugged in this manner.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-03-08

Congress has settled the Schley-
Sampson controversy for all time TO
come by making each a ear admiral,
with Schley two numbers in advance
OF Sampson. This IL 10 doubt a just
recognition Of the merits of both
men. The fortunes of war at a crit
ical moment favored Schley and he
was found equal to the occasion. The
dignified course he has pursued since
that memorable morning has won
him many friends. AS to Simpsons
ability and courage there IL no doubt
In naval circles, but he would have
stood better with the American peo
pie had he been generous enough t.
have promptly accorded Schley tn,
honor and credit that was due him
There should be no politics or favor
itism in the army and navy.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-03-08

We publish this week the new road
law and the law for the collection OF
road tax, as enacted by the last leg
islature. While the language was
somewhat altered by amendments
on the last day, the features Of the
bill were not materially changed.
We confess that we do not believe
the new law will prove any improve
ment over its predecessors. The old
supervisor system is returned to with
the exception that supervisors are to
be elected at the time OF school dis
trict elections. III these officers
are to be chosen on the LIST OF April
next, citizens will have to make
themselves promptly familiar with
the law and the county officers must
act with promptness for there Is much
machinery to be set In motion.
Large but not populous districts
will suffer from the effects Of the law.
as each district a only use Its own
money and while this will benefit
Lewistown and other populous dis
tricts, In some sections the roads can
receive practically no attention.
though there may be urgent need.
Just what 10 the status OF the county
surveyor is not apparent. He was
elected r,der the old law and, 1t
would seem, would continue to act
under the law as when elected, yet
the new bill went into effect immedi-
ately. A ruling on this subject be-
ZONES necessary. The tax, 1t will be
noted, is payable In cash instead of
work and 1t becomes the assessors
duty TO collect the same before July
LIST.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-03-08

1t was hardly expected that the
Daily element in the Legislature would
permit the elimination of thecircle on
the official ballot. Anything that
partakes of an educational test or
that would prevent boss manipula-
ton could hardly meet it's approval.
The Butte Inter Mountain. comment
ing on the defeat Of the bill amending
this feature of the election law, says:
As was stated by prominent Demo-
cratic members of the state senate,
10, 900 voters would be DISTINGUISHED
II the circle was removed from the of.
fetal ballot. This was used as an
argument against the proposed meas
ure, but 1t was In fact a confession
that men who are unable to read
hold the balance OF power in Demo-
cratic circles. To deprive such men
OF the right to vote. on account OF
their inability to find out who they
are voting for. would he to ultimate
ly deprive the state Of Montana of the
intellectual luxury Of a Democratic
legislature. Ii the circle was removed
from the oficial ballots the Demo-
cratic p Irty would be compelled to
surrender all hopes of political sue.
cess In the counties OF Deer Lodge,
Cascade, Lewis and Clarke and Silver
Bow. 1t requires no argument to
demonstrate to men who are famil.
lar with the conditions In these coun,
ties that the Democratic party would
be indefinitely stranded upon thu
shores of time II every voter wascom
PEELED to read his ticket in order tC
cast a legal ballot. In the fight
against removing the circle the ma
jority OF Democratic leaders, includ
ing his excellency the governor o
Montana, are lined up in favor of tn,
perpetuation OF political ignorance.