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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-16

upon this subject so nearly like ours
that it may be fairly claimed that
they are substantially the same. In fact,
il seems from their substantial simi.
larity that oW~state may he said to have
adopted the Colorado constitution upon
this subject.
After careful examination and consid.
GRAFTON Of the reasons advanced and the
authorities cited, We are OF the opinion
that the conclusion announced in the
Wallace case should not now be disturbed
or overruled. Since il was decided two
general elections anil two sessions OF the
legislative assembly have been held, there
by affording opportunity for the people,
II dissatisfied with the interpre; alton, to
change the constitution 30 as TO cure the
evils OF which complaint is made; but no
such amendment has been proposed. This
remedy is yet available.
'lu the Wallace case the court was in.
clined las we are To think that by the
weight OF authority the state board Of
equalization is without power TO change
the valuation 81 any class Of property, its
authority being Hunted TO raising or low.
cring the entire assessment Of "A county.
In the proceeding at bar, IL appears that
the state board increased the valuation Of
three classes Of personal property. Deter.
mination Of the questions thus suggested,
and Of the further question whether the
state board can raise or lower assessments
without FIRST giving notice Of its contem.
plated action, is unnecessary to IA decisi N
and an opinion thereon is reserved. Judg.
ment will be entered disnissing the pro,
ceedings."
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-16

Senator Fairbanks, OF Indiana, on
his return to Washington from his
states Republican convention, said:
.'The Democrats thought few weeks
ago that Indiana would be debatable
ground in the campaign, and that
the Republican party would split
over the Porto Rican question. But
we never entered a campaign with
brighter prospects. The stateisvery
loyal 70 Mckinley and will cast it's
vote for him this fall beyond ques-
tion.'
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-16

The committee on Indian affairs OF
the senate has authorized n favor
able report upon the ratification of
the treaty with the Crow Indians,
providing for the opening of the
northern portion of the Crow reser-
walton, also upon the bill to carry
the terms Of tina; treaty into effect.
The news is welcome intelligence to
the people OF Yellowstone and adjoin-
ing counties.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-16

The Yellowstone Leader takes
pleasure in noting the fact that the
editorials" Of that delectable sheet
are republished in such mighty WELD
ers Of public opinion rs the Lewis
istown Democrat. Townsend Star,
Miles City News, LewistOwn Eagle
and other papers OF equal note. II
the Leader can now only get the pie
ture OF it's editor in the Police Ca
zette ID will have attained the celeb
rlty which 1t has long been banker
Ing for.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-16

The house commit ON public
lands has reported iAvorably on Rep
resentative Mondell's bill to provide
that land proofs may be made any
where in the district where the land
Is located. The bill, II IL becomes n
law, will relieve settlers from the
necessity of appearing before the
United States land offices and Is, we
b'lieVe, intended to allow United
States commissioners "a hear testi-
mony Relating U public lnnl entries.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-16

The senate committee on inter-
oceanic canals has ordered "A favora.
BILE report on the house bill provid.
ing for the building of the Nicaragua
canal. No changes were made. IL
is hardly possible that the senate
will pass the measure Mt this session
on account OF the feeling that the
work should not bc authorized until
the Walker commission makes its re-
port.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-16

The senate Monday passed the
naval appropriation act, including
the committee amendment allowing
the secretary Of the navy to pay not
to exceed S5i5 per ton for armor for
the new bnttleships Maine, Ohio and
Missouri and 10 undertake the build.
ing OF n government armor plate
factory to cost not more than 1000
900, one-hnlf OF which is Immediately
available.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-16

Lord Roberts seems TO be advanc-
ing into the enemy'- territory about
as he plcases ana the Beers are trek
king rs rapidly as possible. The end
Is not far off. Where will this leave
the Pops and Dems? Another issue
must be laid away, along with
Macrum and canned beef.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-16
Fergus County Hr9us.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
JOHN NJ. YROOMAN, Editor aud Proprietor.
RIplBlICM sT,It CONVENTION.

In accordance with party usage and by direc-
ton of the Republican state central committee
a Republican state convention IS hereby called
TO meet in the city uf Butte, al II O'Clock a. N.
on Thursday. May Il, 1901 Tor the purpose OF
selecting six delegates and six alternate dele
gates to the Republican national convention 10
be held at Philadelphia, On Tuesday, the 18th
day Of June, 1900, and for the transaction ofsuch
other business as may come before the conyen.
ton.
All electors of the state without regard to past
political affiliations. who believe in the princi-
piles OF the Republican party and endorse lis
policies, are cordially invited under this call 10
participate in the party PRIMARIES and the con-
VentiOn.
Representation in tie convention is appor
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-16

Republican legislation has tied
u hands; we could do no great
amount of harm in four years" Are
the voters prepared 10 turn the gov
eminent over 10 men who come to
them with such appeals
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-16

The turn Of affairs in the Clark case
Is quite sensational. As soon as the
resignation Of Clark and his appoint
ment by Acting-Governor Spriggs
was announced In Montana, the
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-16
Ohio Rams.

| have now in stock 800 Delainc. Merino year.
ling ans we'll grown and selected especially
for the range. Any one in need Of rams will
make no mistake seeing these rams or buying
soon and getting them ncclimatcd, Win sell
low, as they were a lot out Ut season. Have
low railroad rates. Call on or address
PAUL =. GtRNEY,
Pres. q. NJ. * ID. s. b. Asso.,
Alexandra, Ohio.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-16

The Anaconda Standard, com
menting upon the Popullst nominal
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-09-30

Blankets, COmfOrters.
Nowhere in this vicinity can such
Blanket bargains be picked up as.
at our store tomorrow
Cotton Blankets. lox4, in 80
white tan and gray, Csc quality. g OG
Cotton Blankets, llx4, wool fin
ish in tan, white and gray worth IS ID &c
Sanitary Blankets, lox4, gray wool.
s s5'oo borders worth S2.2S
AIl-wool Blankets. 1914. gray. weight
5 pounds $3.75
quality ......... ........ - SS8
Comforters, home made.
hand-ted worth Sl.49 49,. GEssS
Conforters, heavy machine made, covered
with the best chintz worth $l.55. mz
special price .........s.... % HvEsH
Shaker Flannel, 2 cases. this
special offering at ........... 32G
= Gunea-hen Flannel. in pink. gray. w
brown and blue, DC quality -. &C
Baby Flannel, cream white,
cheap at 35c yard. GSDG
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-10-17

Although the Democratic party has.
in the past, advocated the acquisition
of islands of the seas. it now Eliminates
against such a policy and refers Ia its
acquisitions rs contiguous territory. rs
though that was an important point,
even claiming that the Republicans are
doing something that is ]unconstitu-
tional. But this claim is as untcnable
a, hundreds Of others the party has
taken. Even Thomas jefferson never
expressed any doubt on this point.
With him it was n matter of eXpcdiency
and policy. The ablcSt constitutional
lawyers in this country are among the
most ardent cxpnnSionistS. senator
| Cushman X. Davis. of Minnesota. and
senator John Morgan. Of Alabama, are
as good authority as can he had aS Ia
the constitutionality of this question,
and they stand by President Mckinley.
We have already acquired Hawaii, not
forcibly, but with the consent of the
people. Our other possessions came To
us as a result Of the war with Spain
and every move that has been made has
been entirely within the limits Of the
constitution. You will hear no more
of this talk of empire after the 9th OF
next November. Democracy was press.
ed for an issue and had TO make up one
for the occasion. IL the administration
was wrong in taking the Philippines
w. j. Bryan is as much responsible as
anyone. 1t is probably the best thing
and only thing Mr.. Bryan has ever done
for his country.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-10-17

d. E Toolr. the ln,ion candidate for
GOVERNOR in his >pccch al Billings last
week. said tIwrc was ~ time when hc
and John Il. Tuo'c drank wine together
ami ryioiccd over Democratic suerrNo.
M doubt, and Mt that timed. X. had no
fault to find with the corrupt methods
of Montana Democracy, He was then
a beneficiary and sanctioned any means
tn carry the elections. Coercion and
colonization had no tcrrors for him
then, We doubt if such Il man is fit to
he governor of this state Mr.. Toole
cannot deny the fact that he is the
leading representative-thc chief push
of the arch briber.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-10-17

Every Republican and many Demo.
Gratis will regret that illness prevent,
David L. Folsom. the Republican
candidate for governor from visiting
Lewistown during the campaign. Mr..
Folsom was taken i'll in the western
part Of the state about ten days ago
and was obliged to cancel his engage
ments for the present. at least. lie
will enter the campaign later, but con,
fine his itinerary to railroad points.
In his place and accompanying Mr.
Porter, candidate for attorney general
we will have A. j. Bennett, Of Madison
county, the nominee for lieutenant
governor and, Mr.. j. C. Huntoon.
of this county. Mr.. Porter is an able
young man and is making a good inn
preston wherever he goes. Both the
candidates are strangers to Fergus
county, but their greeting should be
nom the less hearty and cordial.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-10-17

The Democrat has been publishing a
list Of Republicans who have switched
to bryan in this campaign If the cdi-
tor will call at this office gc will show
him Il list of over 5000 who have de-
serted Mr.. Bryan for Mckinley. The
list would ill nearly every column of
the ARGUS for one issue, hence too
lengthy for publication. The list con
tains Democrats, Populists and Silver
Republicans and a majority of them
are men. living west of the Missouri
river.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-10-17
BEST LINE To CHICAGO.
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul.

''The Milwaukee, Is not only the BEST
but the BIGGEST railway connecting the
Twin Cities with Chicago.
1t penetrates eight different states.
1t has 6,400 miles OF thoroughly ballast.
ed and equipped roadbed.
1t runs more passenger trains to Chicago
and Milwaukee daily than any other line.
Its trains are all equipped with sleeping
dining, buffet cars and day coaches, the best
that money can buy.
Its Pioneer Limited TO Chicago and Mil.
waukee daily from Minneapolis 7:3Op.m.
and st. Paul $40 p. mis- the only per.
feet train in the world.
Cheap excursion tickets to a large num-.
Der OF points in the East, South and West
are now on sale via its lines.
For full information write
1T. CONLEY,
Asst Gen'l Pass. Agt.,
st. Paul, MINI.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-10-17

Now that the Democratic party sees
nothing hut defeat ahead IL is getting
desperate and making all kinds OF
charges. The Helena Independent. on,
of the nasticSt yellow sheets in the
country, copies stuff from the Hearst
organs for Montana consumption. Now
that liryan'S sun has set these organs
would have the people believe tina,
working men all over the land are bc.
ing cocrccd and frightened into voting
the Republican ticket. They are the
foulcot campaign lies and will be 81
stamped 10y the artisans themselves.
They simply know what Bryun's cleo
ton would mean Ia the country.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-10-17
I TO VOTERS

Notice Is b hereby given that the time for the
registration OF the names of the qualified elect
ors In election district No. Il. in the county a
Fergus and state Of Montana. prior to the gen
eral election to be held on Tuesday. the 9th day
Fergus, Montana. will expire at 9 o'clock y. m
on the 21th day OF October, a. ID. 1890.
The names of the several precincts or polling
pieces embraced In said registration district No
Is are as follows!
Gilt Edge. No. %.
Stuart, No. 10.
Chas. Edwards,
Registry agent registration district No. Is, Fer,
gus county, Montana,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-10-17

vote for these grntlrmcn
The above suls,antiatc> what we
said last week regarding Cort and
Weaver. This admis sion makes Clark.
the bribcr and boodlrr. the issue inthis
county SO far rs the legislative ticket
gorN, The personality of the above
named gentlemen cuts NO figure in the
campaign. They wear the Clark coll
lar and brand and wil} bc delivered to
him II the people of this county are so
lost To- honor and 80 obliyiuus Ia the
infamy that has been hvapcd npon this
young state by giving them their suf-
frages. We don't believe they will do
IT,. We have faith in the masses in
Montana and everywhere else. We be-
licvc the people of Montana will re-
turn a verdict of condemned in Mr..
Clark'S ease.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-10-17

The people of Nebraska have been SO
prosperous that nothing but Mr.. Bry-
ans personal popularity can save the
state TO him, and it is even doubtful
whether that will do IL. Yet Mr.. Cort
would have YOU believe that prosperity
is not general only exist, right here
in Montana, Even that admission is
something remarkable fora Democratic
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-10-17

o. W. Belden, Republican candidate
for county attorney. is making friends
wherever he goes. He has made several
good talks in the campaign. lie is a
young Republican whose heart is right
and whose ambition will be 10 serve the
people faithfully and well.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-10-17

A vote for Cort and Weaver means
not only "A vote for Il man who has not
alone disgraced Montana and caused
this young state TO he pointed out As a
rotten borough owned by one man, but
il means "A return Ia the conditions that
existed in Montana prior to McKinlcy's
election.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-10-17

Corbly. like David t. Hill, boasts
that he is "a Democrat, but he is most
anything when seeking Republican
votes. When he first came to this coun-
ty he said he was n prohibitiunist. one
thing is certain, he is Il ba'ra lie.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-10-17
NOTICE TO VOTERS.

Notice Is hereby given that the time 70
the. registration OF the names Of the qualified
electors in election district No, II. In the coun
~ of Fergus and state OF Montana, prior Ia III,
general election tn he held On Tuesday. the Gil
DAY Of November. A. ID. 1890. for the said coun
Is of Fergus, Montana, viii expire AZ min,
O'clock y. m. on the 9th day Of October, a. II
1907,
The names OF the several precincts or polling
places embraced In said registration district NJ
ii are as follows:
Maiden, No, IL.
Muccasin, No. Is.
New Year. No, 80.
Kendall, No. 81.
A. Hopkins.
Registry agent registration district No. II. Fer
gus county, Montana.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-10-17

While a corruptionist and n man who
has been kicked out of the federal sem
ate, w. A. Clark stands for every policy
that is in direct ~antagonism to those
now existing. See that his lackeys and
seryile tools are turned down at the
ballot box and Montana once again re-
deemed from his political and personal
greed and ambition.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-10-17

General BLACK IN Il speech at Chicago
recently elosrd with the following:
There IS one test for the American:
and that is while hi, country is at war,
10 stand for his flag"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-10-17

There Is u, b.J'yr man ia Montana
than Dave Folsom. Republican raudi-
date for Doscruur Remember that
when you cast Your vote,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-10-17

Ed. Wright has Harness, the perpetual
office seeker. on the retired list al,
ready, So far rs this election goes. But
he is sure to hob up again.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-10-17

Indiana is now ont of the doubtful
list. The state will 90 for Mckinley
and Roosevelt by a safe majority, pos
sibly better than two years ago.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-10-17
NOTICE To VOTERS.

Notice Is hereby given that the lime for the
registration Of The names of tue qualified elect
Ors In election district No.Is. in the county OF
eral election Ia be held on Tuesday. the 9Th day
Of November, a. d.. 1900. for the said county 81
Fergus, Montana, will expire NJ 9 O'Clock y. m,
on the 9th day uf October. a. ID. 1907.
places embraced IN said registration district No
Is ara a. follows:
Muss.lshell, No. 20.
c. Il, Wallace.
Registry agent registration district No Is, Fer
ufts county Mputan1.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-10-17
NOTICE TO VOTERS.

Notice is hereby given that the time for the
registration OF the names Of the qualified elect
nts ia election district No. ~. in the county uf
Fergus and state AZ Montana, prior to the gen
eral election tu be- held on Tuesday, the 9Th day
OF November, \. ID. 1900, for the said county OF
fergus, Montana, will expire at y O'Clock p. IN.
on the 9th day of October. "A. ID. 1850.
places embraced in said registration district No.
~ are as follows:
Wilder. No. 80.
Jas. Fisher,
Registry agent registration district No. 20, Fer
unE gU,Nufg N.p4.na
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-10-17
NOTICE TO

Notice is hereby given that the time for the
registration Of the names of the qualified elect
ors In election district No, 7 In the county Of
Fergus and state Of Montana. prior TO the gen
eral election to be held on Tuesday, the 9th day
Of November, A. d.. 1900, for the said county OF
Fergus, Montana, will expire at 8 O'Clock y. m.
on the 9th day OF October, "A. ID. 1900.
The names of the several precincts or polling
places embraced In said registration district No.
I are rs follows:
Findon, No. 81.
VIM. Battams,
Registry agent registration district No, T. Fer.
gus county, Montana.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-10-17

New York Republicans are offering
odd, on kentucky and Nebraska, There
are few takers.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-10-17
NorlCE To VOTERS.

Notice is hereby given that the time for the
registration IT the NAMES of the qualified elect
ors in election district No. 10 In the county oi
Fergus and state at Montana, prior 10 the gen.
eral election TO lie held on Tuesday, thtGth day
uf November. ~ ID. 1890. for the said county OF
Fergus, Montana. will expire at y O'Clock y. III
on the 2ith day 1T October, a, ID. 1900
The names Of the several precincts ar polling
places embraced in said registration district No
10 are is follows:
East Fork. No. 10.
Forest Grove, No. Is.
John Sellets,
Registry agent registration distris No. 10 Fer.
Gus rOuutN. Montana.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-10-17
Tor NOTLRS 10 InlNk OyER.

James Il. Ectlcs. controller of tn,
currency under President Cleveland.
made Of the best speeches of Ia,
campaign in Chicago last week. II,
utterly demolished W. !, Bryan and
showed him to Dc the most dangerous
d~cmagoguc of modern times. lie
spoke to an audience Of three thousand
working men and his remarks were
greeted with frequent applause. The
following extract from his speech
should be carefully read and given
honest, earnest thought. 1t is a great
truth uttered in a few words. After
announcing his intention of voting for
William Mckinley for president he said:
"The question which / submit with
confidence to the laboring man is. who
has most ut stake in this country, the
business man. whose energy. thrift and
venture of capital. has made possible
It's greatness or the political deIna.
gogues who are going up and down the
country preaching a gospel of discon-
tent. ~arraying class against class, and
proclaiming doctrines which, If EN-
forced. would bring widespread and far
reaching disaster UpOn every interest,"
which now stands fer the use of capital
and the employment of labor? Who
to-lay are employing rhe thousands up
ON thousands of men ia mine and mill,
in furnace and factory upon the rail
roads and the waters in store and Of
flee?
.sAre they the Bryans or the Iillmans,
the Ntgeids or the Weavsrs, the Iownes
or the brokers?
II call your attention Ia the fact that
| these nsn and all their associates who
write the platforms, map ont the poll
cies and control the action otthc Demo-
~ocratic party as to-day thai party re-
veals itself, are men who knew mo- call
ing but politics and contributc nothing
to the support of their fellows beyond
the cmoluments of such political Offices
as they may by chance secure. Ii once
eliminated from politics they will find
Othello like. their occupation gone. |
assert that these men are nnt AS well
equipped either in word or Iced tn So
well counsel with labor rs ara those
who are in she daily life of business nm
dertallings.
al assert with still greater emphasis
that any party which, by wedding itself to
uosoand and destructive doctrines, has so
completely eliminated all employers OF Ia.
Dor from its councils and made impossible
their support Of its candidates, is not to
be trusted with the power to leaislate for
either labor or capital"
The above is only a brief extract of a
speech of seven or eight columns in
length containing hot shot for the pop
ulistic and socialistic aggregation pos
ing under the false name of Democracy
whiqn is making its last fight underline
leadership of W.. j. Bryan.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-10-17

Let every Republican see that his
name is registered.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-10-17
NOTICE 10

Notice is hereby given that the time for the
registration of the names of the qualified elect
ots in election district No. ~, in the county of
FERNS aud state Of Montana. pFnr to the gen
eral election TO he held an Tuesday, the 6th day
Fergus. Montana, will expire at 9o'clock D. IN.
on the 18th day at October, \. -. 1870.
The namcs of the several precincts or polling
place embraced in said registration district No.
IL IRE as follows:
judith, M. ~,
Eyufson, No. 50.
CIR. Norris.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-10-17
NOTICE To VOTERS.

Notice is hereby given that the time for thu
registration of the Names " the qualified elect
Ors in election district No. II, in the county of
Fergus ind state OF Montana, prior 10 the gen
Cral election to he held on Tuesday, the 9Th day
Ii NoNe,,pet, a, v, E,ul, iorthe saiu county OF
Fergus, Montana, wiz expire at 9 O'Clock p. IN,
on the 18th day Of Ocgpbrr. y. ID. 1900.
The names of the several preCincts or polling
places embraced in said -rgistraiion district No.
II are as follows:
Box Elder. No. 30.
Alder Grove, No. u,
Mt. Smith.
Registry agent, registrai on district No. II. Fer
gus county, Montana.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-10-17

Vice President Harrison has come ont
squarely for Mckinley and Roosevelt.