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The age-herald., 1901-08-01
SURVEYING THE
 NEW BRANCH ROAD
Southern Railway Engineers Have Arrived in Tuscaloosa
 to Begin Work

Tuscaloosa, Ala, July 31.-(Special.)- Ten members of the Southern raii- way engineering corps are In the city, and 1t Is given out that they are here for the purpose of surveying the route for the proposed extension or the Tidewater or Searcy branch of the Mobile and Ohio railroad. This is the branch for which the Central Iron and Coal Company, which has recently made thousands of dollars of mineral land pur- chases ir this county, have worked so hard to get the Southern to build It will put the coal fields of northern Tuscaloosa in direct touch with this place and the products of the mine can be brought here with little expense. The engineering par ty will be under the direction of W. B. Crenshaw, chief engineer of the Southern. He is in Atlanta at present, but will reach Tuscaloosa in a day or two, when work will begin The extension of the branch road of the Mobile and Ohio will put Tus- caloosa in communication with Searles, the mines of the Central Iron and Coal Company and also with Brookwood, where there are also large mining interests The building of this piece of track will be very expensive and will cost in the netghbor- hood of $4O000O. It is stated that a fur mace will be located here as soon as the road is extended to the Central Iron and Coal Companys mines.
 The office of passenger and immigration agent of the Mobile and Ohio railroad, with headquarters at this place, will be abol- ished tomorrow by order of General Man ager c. H. Ackert This position has been held for the past three years by H.. E. Reynolds, who has made a large number of friends for the Mobile and Ohio by his work in his position It is understood that the purchase of the road by the Southern rendered it's existence unnecessary
The age-herald., 1901-08-01
Charles w. Morgan a Bankrupt.

New York. July s1.-Charles w. Morgan. a stock broker who did business as c. w. Morgan & Co.,. at Nos. 71 and IA Broad way and in Philadelphia. and Washington, has been adjudged a bankrupt by Judge Thomas in the United States district court In this city at the instance of various creditors. Last December Morgan made a general assignment for the benefit of his creditors. The schedules filed by the as- signee in the Supreme Court show liabili- ties of over $214, 600 and assets of not quite S1z, 000
The age-herald., 1901-08-01
MAY. HAVE FIGHT
 IN SAVANNAH, GA.
Promoter Proposes to Pull Off Jeffries-Ruh|in MiIl-Calls
 on the Governor

Atlanta, Ga, July Ex-Governor Candler said today that he had not agreed to per init Jeffries and Ruhlin to fight in Savan- nah next October q have no authority to license prize fighting in this State, said the Governor.
 Amy gentleman may come into Georgia and depart unmolested, unless he, while here, violates the law. In such cases he will be held and punished for his crime"
 There Is no law against prize fighting in Georgia, and should the contest take place the participants could only be ar rested on a charge of assault and bat tery. The representative of the Savannah
The age-herald., 1901-08-01
PROGRESSIVE EUTAW.
The Metropolis of Greene County l.
 Building Many New Houses.

Eutaw. July 31.- Special .)-Improve- ment is quite the order in Eutaw, the county seat of Greene County.
 This progressive little city is rapidly building up and her progressive business men are reaching out after more busi- ness
 The Greene County Fire Proof Ware house Company will soon have comple- ted a new addition to their already large warehouse practically doubling their present storage capacity.
 Some few months since the Planters
The age-herald., 1901-08-01
NEW STATION FOR SELMA.
Rumored that the L. G N. Road Will
 Erect Handsome Building.

Selma July 13.-(special )-For many months there has been current rumor in Selma that upon the completion of the railroad bridge across the Alabama river at this point by the Louisville and Nashville railroad that that road will proceed to erect handsome passenger station in Selma The Western of Ala bama railroad. which Is owned and con- trolled by the Louisville and Nashville, owns a large tract of land on Waters street. about three blocks from the bus mess portion of the city on one end of which is the present freight depot of that road. Some time ago a lease was given E. Gilman for a number of years on the northwest corner of the lot and the latter has erected a brick warehouse thereon. Now comes the information that the Wes terms officials are seeking to terminate the lease with MT. Gilman at an early date and this move gives rise to the be- lief the Louisville and Nashville will build handsome passenger station. to be used jointly by that road, the Western and the B. s. 6 N. O.
The age-herald., 1901-08-01

Warehouse Company suffered the loss of its building by fire. The company now has well under way double warehouses with railroad track between and every convenience known for handing and stor- ing cotton. And now comes the 1nfor- nation that Eutaw is to have cotton compress.
 Articles of incorporation for the Eutaw Compress and Storage Company have been filed in the probate office. Bernard Harwood, president; B. B. Barnes, treas uref.
 This company has leased the large warehouses now being built by the Plan ters Warehouse Company. bought their press and work on foundations now ln progress.
 Press will be ready for operation by September 18th
The age-herald., 1901-08-01
Coal Operators Feel Good.

Tuscaloosa, July 3.-(Special )-The es- tabIishment of direct water route from the Warrior river coal fields to New Or leans and the large contract secured by the Warrior Coal Company for delivery of coal in the Crescent City. has given a most hopeful aspect to the owners of coal lands in this county. With this route 1t Is possible for coal to be delivered in New Orleans at g per ton and even less if nec- assaru
The age-herald., 1901-08-01
AntartIc Ship Starts.

London, July s1.The British antartic ship Discovery left the river Thames this afternoon bound for the Solent King Edward. who is keenly interested in the expedition. will inspect the vessel prior to final departure on her trip of three or four years exploration in the antartic circle.
The age-herald., 1901-08-01

promoters of the fight who called on Gov ernor Candler today. left for home tonight highly pleased with the result of his con- ference It is understood to be the inten- tion of the Savannah promoters to pull off the fight early in October. The Legis- lature meets in Atlanta during the sec ond week of that month.
The age-herald., 1901-08-01
Nashville Wants a Shot.

Huntsville, July 31-(special)-Th president of the Huntsville Gun Club has received a proposition from J. w. Carter, president of the Nashville Gun Club for an all day shoot in this city at an early date. It is likely that arrangements can soon be made to hold the shoot.
The age-herald., 1901-08-01
SEALED PROPOSALS.
Office of City Engineer,

Birmingham. Ala. July 8, 1901.
 Sealed proposals will be received at this office until 12 o'clock noon. Wednesday, August 7th. 1901. for certain street grad ing, macadamizing. curbing, cement side walk paving. sanitary and storm sewers. Each party bidding must accompany his bid with a certified check for $50 made payable to the mayor and aldermen of Birmingham, to insure making of contract and bond Specifications may be obtained at this office Right is res3rved to reject any or all bids. Bond will be required
 (signed) JULIAN KENDRICK,
 7-9-t.d. City Engineer.
The age-herald., 1901-08-01
TULANE UNIVERSITY OF LA.
NEW ORLEANS.

Full courses in Languages, Science, En- gineering, Law, Medicine. Tulane makes leaders in all vacations. Its facilities for instruction in Engineering are unsurpass- ed. Unexcelled opportunities for the study of Sugar Chemistry. Many scholar ships. Board and accommodation at low est rate. Opportunities afforded for self help. Next session begins October 1st Send for catalogue.
 R. K. BRUTE, Secretary.
The age-herald., 1901-08-01
Seventh National Bank Inquiry.

New York. July 31.-The United States grand jury continued its in quiry into the affairs of the Seventh National Bank today. Richard Della field, president of the National Park Bank, was called as a witness today.
The age-herald., 1901-08-01
ALABAMA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE.

Wm. LeRoy Broun, M. A., LL.D., President. Enrolled last session 414 students. Faculty of IA Professors, Assistant Professors, and 12 postgraduate h. structors.
 Offers five Degree Courses. Tuition free to residents of Alabama, $20.00 per year to non-residents. Has 13 different Laboratories, in which students work regularly. Military exercises required of all ca dets physically able.
 Students board with families in Au' burn, at $9.50 to $15.00 per month. For catalogue address
 w. o. ScROGGS, Secretary,
 Auburn, Ala. 6-25-tu-thur-wky-t
The age-herald., 1901-08-01

Confederate Veterans annual excursion to the sea shore Will be on August IT to Point Clear, via Mobile Tickets for sale are now in the hands of the committee to Mobile and Point Clear.
The age-herald., 1901-08-01
WASHINGTON SEMINARY,
Peachtree St. and North Ave, Atlanta, Ga.
 FOR GIRLS.

FOR GIRLS. Boarding Department Strictly Limited. Usual courses but small classes and in dividual training. Our certificate admits students to Vassar Wellesy, Cornell, Randolph Macon, Baltimore Woman's College.
 Twenty-third session begins Sept. 5. MRS. w. T. CHANDLER, Principal. . L. D. SCOTT, Associate Principal. 7-7-16t- thu sun
The age-herald., 1901-08-01

Keep your system in perfect order and you will have health, even in the most siclxly seasons, The occasional use of Prickly Ash Bitters will insure vigor and regularity in all the vital organs.
The age-herald., 1901-08-01

The country's finest come by sketch team at East Lake all this week.
The age-herald., 1901-08-01
Mount St. Agnes College

FOR YOUNG WOMENs Mount Washington, Baltimore County. Maryland. Founded 1867. Chartered 1890. Preparatory. Academic and Col legiate Courses, thorough Courses in Music and Art. Conducted by Sisters of Mercy.
 On the same grounds, Mount Wash ington Seminary for Boys under thir- teen. For particulars address
 MOTHER SUPERIOR. 7-A-1m-eod
The age-herald., 1901-08-01
The American Thoroughbred.

The race horse of America has been nearly three hundred years in developing iEto the marvel of speed and beauty that he Is today. He was brought to the new world by the early settlers of Virginia, whose love for outdoor sport was as strong in America as 1t was in merry England. James I. the first of the Stuart dynasty, was then on the throne and gave kingly patronage to racing. and so 1t became known as the sport of kings"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-12-18

j. w. Springer. president Of the
National Live Stock Association, is
evidently familiar with conditions in
the arid region at the present time.
In his address before the recent
meeting in Chicago he held that "the
homestead law for the arid and semi
arid lands that remain should be ex.
tended from 16O to $40 acres to any
actual settler in order that such set.
tier may make a living out Of his
holdings, which he cannot now do on
100 acres that are subject to home.
stead entry" He is aware that prac'
tically all of the bottom lands, such
as will raise crops without irrigation
or can be irrigated by individuals at
small cost, have been taken up, and
that settlers who take land from now
or must necessarily have more land
and make stock-raising an important
feature. Even with national irriga.
ton in practical operation we believe
II absurd to talk oil farms of from 40
to 80 acres for actual settlers out OF
the lands to be reclaimed. This may
do for the Mississippi valley. where
every acre can be made productive,
but not for any great portion OF Mon
tana or other arid states of the west.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-12-18
MR.. HILoER's p

The annual report of David Hilger,
sheep commissioner for Fergus coun-
ty, to be found elsewhere, is a most
gratifying exhibit of this great indus
try. The report shows that there
we're $50. 900 head of sheep in Fergus
county on March /, 1901, an increase
Of 10000 head owe the same date in
1900. After deducting the number of
sheep and lambs slaughtered or sold
and shipped out OF the state since
March LIST there would be left ,O0,-
900 head in the county. which clearly
gives Fergus the distinction of being
not only the greatest w~oolgrowing
county in the state but of the United
to 5000. 900 pounds Notwithstanding
its lightness. and is about one-fourth
of the output of the state. The com
missioner calls attention to the differ
ence in the amount Of wool consigned
ldSl StdSbu anu thiof ohiy -oVtVN'
pounds of this years clip failing tc
find a satisfactory price in the loca
markets, against 2,011, l02 consigned
in 1900. Though the price in the 10
cal market was a trife better las
year than this the commissions
thinks that taking the consignment
OF last year into consideration an,
the unsatisfactory prices received
the prices were better this year thai
last. The report shows that Their
, were a thousand less sheep destro,
, ed by wild animals for the year 1870
which is probably due to the inceI
tive given to their destruction by tn
: increased bounty. The bands al
free from scab or olner infectious
7, contagious diseases. and altogeth'
4 the report places the industry in
most iiourishing condition. Thes
. facts and the prospects of a muc
better price for wool next seaso
4 should put w~oolgrowers in a hapT
frame of mind and prove a urce
pride to the people of Fergus coun'
generally.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-12-18

With the meeting OF every congress
comes the proposition for the estab-
lishment of a parcels post system by
the p~ostoffice department, and oppo-
sition thereto by the retail merchants
of the country. In TINS matter our
sympathies are with the latter. In
the first place such a system would
prove almost ruinous to country mer.
chants, as it would place them in
competition with the large merchan.
disc establishments of the cas- who,
with their immense capital and &C.
cess to manufacturers, are enabled
to purchase large stocks at a lower
price than local merchants. The peo-
pie should remember that these dis
tant merchants have no interests in
local communities except to get the
trade. They pay no taxes in them
and are not concerned in any local
enterprises or the building up of the
country. In a new country local mer-
chants IA hardly be expected to car
ry everything found in the mammoth
stores of the east nor to sell goods as
cheaply. Those who send away do
not sell their labor nor what they
produce on the eastern basis. by n
means. There are certain lines that
the small western merchants cannot
carry because the demand is not suf-
ficient to warrant them in laying in a
stock. In such instances no fault
can be found if purchases are made
elsewhere. But the parcel post sys.
TEN. IL it prevailed. would mean the
loss Of thousands of dollars in trade
to country merchants owing to the
cheapness Of the rates. The simplest
articles would be bought in the east
and the mail and stage coaches load.
ed down with truck of all kinds. a
purpose for which the mails should
not be used. People should exercise
a little patriotism and take pride in
building up home institutions when
there is a disposition to treat them
fairly. 1t often occurs that one can
dc about as well with the home mer-
chants as with those in the east: this
has been learned by experience. At
least there is not enough difference
in some lines Of goods to pay the post.
age. The mail coaches should not
be turned into freight Ears to accom-.
modate the catalogue and department
stores of the great cities.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-12-18
THE ScHLEY vERDICT

The finding of a majority of the
court in the Schley investigation will
prove a surprise to a majority of the
American people. Those who kept
even a superficial run of the evidence
during the session of the court will
be at a loss to discover upon what
grounds a majority were enabled to
decide against Admiral Schley. Had
there been some criticism on the
ground of dilatoriness or for his ret
rograde movement from Santiago
little fault would have been found.
But to find him guilty on so many
counts can leave no other impression
than that Admirals Ramsay and Ben
ham were prejudiced from the begin.
ming of the investigation and were
but the plant and willing tools of the
naval clique which has exhibited
nothing but a spirit of persecution to-
ward Admiral Schley since the sink
ihS vi iht claiisH uttt. Inc uldJOI-
ity find Schley guilty on every charge
IA that of cowardice, and it would
probably have included that if the lie
was not so palpabIe upon its face. At
the close of the investigation the
friends of Sampson did not have a leg
to stand on and ii a unanimous decis.
ion had been rendered at ono in
Schley's favor they would have ex-
copied the verdict with good grace.
But there is great consolation in the
fact that Admiral Dewey stands by
Schley on nearly every count. He
says he was the senior officer off San
tiago, in absolute command and is
entitled to the credit due for the glor-
ious victory which resulted In the to.
tai destruction of the Spanish fleet.
Owing to Admiral Dewey's long ex.
p~erience in the navy, his record in
the civil war and his great achieve
ment in Manila bay. people will be
more apt to rely upon his Judgment
as to the ability and movements of a
brother officer than to the other men,
bers OF the court. who, If they have
accomplished anything worthy of
note. the facts have been kept from
the public. IF anything was needed
to show the Injustice and humiliation
to which Admiral Schley has been
subjected the awarding of the prize
money for sinking the Spanish fleet
would be sufficient. The figures show
that Admiral Sampson has received
s25, 1914 as bounty and prize money
for vessels captured and destroyed
during the Spanish war. while Schley
has received s149.53. 1t looks a.
though there was something rotter
in Denmark" and the American navy
needs an o~verhauling.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-12-18

relative to Mr.. Shafer Is so full Of evil
IDENTIFY intentional f%alsehoods that In
this instance We yill lay the facts be-
fore the public.
So far as Mr.. Shafer being man
ager of the Democrat, his name ap-
peared at the head OF the editorial
columns Of the Democrat in the next
issue previous to his arrest for theft,
IL being stated that he was manager.
The Democrat said that he had lost
his position with that paper several
days before his arrest. How that
was we do not know; but we do know
that after his incarceration 1t was
necessary for them to send to Jail for
the keys Of the Office in order to gain
admittance.
Mr.. Shafer. the day of his arrest,
was soliciting orders for the Demo.
crat, and among those from whom he
received orders were Jacob Holze.
mer, George Bach, Lewistown Fuel
Co. and the Puritan Cafe.
These parties. as well as A. Hop.
kins & Sons, understood that they
were giving orders to the Democrat
when they we're see by Mr.. Shafer
and were much surprised to learn
that the work was booked in the AR.
GUS Office. The way they came to
be booked in this Office was by no
means as stated by the Democrat last
week, but was because Mr.. LARSEN
was absent, Mr.. Shafer was drunk,
and the latter brought them to this
office requesting that the work be
done and charged to the Democrat.
Mr.. Shafer had said that he was about
to v his connections with that
hoodooed sheet and had applied for a
job. which had been promised him
for a few days only-after he had So
bered up.
The ARGUS has all the work it can
attend to, obtained in a legitimate
manner, without hooking any work
which may fall into the hands of the
other office.
The editorial in the Democrat was
a deliberate attempt, by a misrepre.
sentation of facts, to slough of the
ignominy of having its manager ar.
rested and convicted of theft.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-12-18
AS TO THE HENS.

Last week we published a receipt
taken from the Rocky Mountain Hus-
bandman which came under the head
of "hot stun but which was guaran-
teed to make hens lay on as did Nc
Duff. regardless of the weather or
their own in~clinations. After every.
thing else had failed the Husbandman
recommended the feeding Of red pep
per. In a recent issue of the Chica'
go Record Herald was an editorial
indulging in a little humor at the ex
pense of biddy. Those who think
that a club would be just as potentiaI
as pepper in making a hen lay vii
| enjoy the humor of the Record. which
says:
We are glad to see n jump on the
college professor who told his stu
dents that they could make hens la.
in winter by feeding them powdered
red albumen mixed with an equa
quantity of red pepper"
The correspondent who scores tn
professor for giving this sort of at
vice to college students who aspir
to the seductive and instructive dc
lights of the hennery. admits tina
filling a hen with red pepper ma
stimulate egg production. but "it wi
lust as certainly react and ruin tn
hen" 1t is taking a fowl advantae
Of the hen. anyway. After eatin
red Pepper she gets restless and III
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-12-18

easy and imagines that she must lay
an egg whether she wants to or not.
Moreover, eggs laid at such a high
temperature are apt to De scorched
or slightly shirred and will not pass
the candle-light test on Water street.
The hen with several ounces or red
pepper In her internal arrangements
Is also apt to get hot under the run
and quit the egg business in the mid.
die Of the winter when her fruit is in
greatest demand.
OF course, with eggs at 3 cents
apiece, the temptation to give the hen
a rush order" In the shape of an
ounce Of red pepper is great. and in
this ayaricious age, when greed rules
In the hennery az well as In the
wheat pit, very few poultry enthusi
asts are able to resist 1t.
The protest against peppering the
egg chutes Of the hen to make her
lay in winter is timely and praise
worthy. What the hen needs In win
ter. says the correspondent, is plenty
OF good food. night and exercise. A
long walk before breakfast and a few
sprints on the golf links are better
for her than red pepper. There is nc
sense In making her disposition raw
and irritable with red pepper just to
get an extra egg or two.
How to keep the Chinaman out OF
the country and how to negotiate jug
handle reciprocity treaties may see
like important matters to the states.
man at Washington. But Of vastly
greater Importance to the human fam.
lily is the question of keeping the hen
contented and Industrious IN winter
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-12-18

Governor Toole is to be commend
ed for his refusal. to pardon fourteen
inmates of the ~penitentiary. The
Butte Inter Mountain, commenting
on the governors action, says: The
whole murderous band should be
made to serve every hour of their
time. for no man or woman's lie is
secure II murder becomes a safe pas
time for blood-thirsty miscreants, No
governor who makes q practice of lib
Grating criminals can honestly claim
TO be doing his duty. In this state
few murderers are convicted, and
many a good mans blood has been
spilled without the punishment OF the
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-12-18

Mr.. f. Ellery Anderson, a promi-
nent New York Democrat, says OF the
Croker.Shepard platform recently
adopted by the Democratic caucus In
Washington: 81 do not believe there
can be any effective reorganization
OF the Democratic party until Bryan,
Altgeld, Stone, Tlllman, Jones and
Croker are relegated to the e
do not believe any permanent adyan
tage can be gained by the Leadership
of a man who voted for Bryan or wht
has shown any sympathy with thu
crime of 1896. Humpty, Dumpty
What a great fall. 1.-THE crime o
1885, is good. What will Weepini
Willie say to that?