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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-03-13

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the window, which Is about three
and hall feet from the ground and
in direct line from the hole in the
glass, a much battered bullet was
found, the calibre or nature Of which
was hard to determine on account
OF its condition.
Examination of the ground In the
vicinity OF the cabin for tracks was
futile, owing to the fact that num-
ber of cattle had tramped out any
tracks that might have been made
the night before. After viewing the
premises aud the body and taking
what evidence it was possible to OBJ
tain the coroner's jury returned u
verdict "that the deceased had come
to his death from gunshot wounds
received at the hands OF person or
persons unknown, the manner OF
death being felonious.
The officers got back to Lewis
town at II O'Clock Sunday morning,
Theodore Hogeland bringing the
body to town in the AFTERNOON.
Frank Hartze!l was II married
man, his wife and two children hav-
ing resided in Lewistown this sum-
mer in order to enable the children to
go to school.
The ranch, which Is situated at
the mouth OF Warm Spring creek.
comprises 500 acres of land which
Hartzell has bought and taken up In
the last few years. The house Is situ-
ated almost on the creek bottom in
a remote and lonely locality. Many
land troubles with the neighbors have
resulted from the acquiring oi so
much land, as is usual in most such
cases. 1t is not necessary to look
very far for n motive for the crime.
the murdered man having had COM
plirations and troubles of almost
every description during his residence
in the section OF the country in which
he met his death. Though the finger
OF suspicion can be pointed at no
man at present, yet he may have by
the manner in which he accumulated
the land he owned and conducted his
business stirred up the deadly enmity
which cost him his life.
In May, 1891. Frank Hartzell killed
Andy Drummond, a neighbOr, with
whom he quarrelled. Drummond
and Hartzell at that time were both
running sheep and the trouble arose
over mixing of the bands. Hartzell
was exonerated by the coroner's
jury.
Many theories are rife as to how
and with what kind OF u weapon the
crime was committed. The idea
formed by the jury was that a rifle
loaded with slugs was used, the man
who did the killing standing on the
outside and shooting through the
window. There il much that can he
advanced 20 dispute this theory, the
principle contesting point being the
fact that slugs fired from a rifle ut so
close a range would not scatter In
the m amer Indicated by the position
OF the wounds. The smallness OF the
hole In the window Is another point
which Is hard to get around. The
size of the hole is about half an inch
and Ii would seem impossible to fire
a load OF slugs through an aperture
OF that size. Moreover, II the bullets
scattered as Is indicated in the short
distance from the window to the
chair 1t would seem as II they would
separate enough before striking the
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-03-13

Headache often results from u dis
ordered condition OF thestomach und
constipation OF the bowels. A dose
ortwo OF Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets Will correct these dis.
orders and cure the headache. Sold
by G. ii. Williams.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-03-13
CK AND WOOL INTERESTS OF THEgGREAT JUDITH COUNTRY.

20 be advanced the council must thereupon, by
resolution, declare iha, the town is advanced
60 a city OF the first. second or third class, or
city Of the third class Is advanced to aciiy OF
the second ~ lirt class, or city uf the second
class Is advanced t0 city Of the first class, a-
the case NAV bc. and file a certified copy oi
such resolution iu the office The county clerk
OF the county, and ~ the office OF the secretary
of state.
"Whvrrupon such town becomes = city OF
the lirsi second or third class and 4 city NJ the
third class becomes q city Of the second ur iirst
class, and city II the second class becomes a
city oi the first class, rs the case may bc to he
governed under the provisions Of this title, Ap-
proved March 3, 1891"
Therefore. he ii Resolved, By the council NJ
the town OF Lewi,town, Montana, that It man
Iies,ly appears 10 the town council OF the town
If Levistowu, from the last federal census,
that such town has the requisite population tO
eniitlc il 10 be classified is 4 city Of the third
class, such population being lVI> according 10
such census.
Therefore. said council by ,hs resolution de-
clares that the said town OF LeWistuwn Is ad-
vanced tn a city ut the third class.
Approved March II, A. ID. 1901
G.. W. COOK, Mayor.
Mayor Cook. whose prerogatlve il
is to appoint registry agent for the
coming election, subject to approval
appointed Chas. W. Baylles. The
appointment was approved without
dissent.
The question OF appointing judges
and clerks OF election was tbcr
brought before the council and tn,
following officers were appointed il
the various wards:
First Ward-J. l.. Bcehe, j. l.. Stu
art and W. IL. Culver, judges; J
Arthur and David Hilgsr, clerks.
Second Ward-L. L. Slater, 4. l.
Smith and j. L. Corcoran, judges; W
G. Waldorf and j. L. Pinkley, clerks
Third Ward-W. W. Watson, j. L
Barnes and W. MacFarland, judges
L. W. Brassey and l.. q. Worden
clerks.
The various polling booths wer
named as follows: First ward, cour
house; second ward, Culvcr's hall an,
the council chamber for the thirC
ward.
The several motions were carried
Fire Chief Bcbb asked that com
mittuc bc appointed to inquire int,
the necessity OF purchasing new
fire bell. Alderman Stoddard mad
an amendment to the effect that TN
committee be given power to pur
chase n bell. The amendment wui
agreed To and the motion carried
The committee appointed was Alder
men Bcbb, Shields anG Eldridgc.
The city marshal, who had beer
delayed by reason Of injury To hi
eye, put In his appearance and cor
rcctrd the following bills, which wcr
| .ti.VnI.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-03-13

The meeting was then brought to
close. Alderman Eldrldge moved ia
adjournment, which was sccOnde,
and carried unanimously.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-03-13
Petition Presented for the Institution
Of Fire Limits for the City
Of Lewistown.
DECLARED CITY OF THIRD CLASS
Question Of Special Tax for Library
Fund Will be Submitted at
Spring Election.

The council meeting which was ad-
journed from regular meeting day to
March l1th was called to order by
Mayor Cook ut S:l5 Monday evening.
Those present were Mayor Cook,
Aldermen Eldridge, Stoddard, Bebb
and Shields, Clerk Harvey, Treasurer
Wright, Attorney Won Tobel and
Marshal Kane.
The minutes of the last regular
meeting in February were read and
approved, no correction being neces.
sary.
The following bills, which had al
ready been audited, were approved
by the council and payment ordered
thprppn.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-06-05
Millions Made by Planting Trees,

Any one who takes a vital interest in
the welfare of his grandchildren can
insure their being rich by planting
trees on treeless land, which land he
can leave to them in his will. Some
big British fortunes have been provid-
ed for in this manner. A predecessor
of the present Duke of Athole had a lot
Of land, but 1t was not especially valu-
able-in fact, he was "land poor"
He determined that his descendants
should fare better and so began plant
ing trees. In the course of his lifetime
he planted 1905 19 larch trees alone,
covering an area Of 1924 acres. His
last plantation covered 1890 acres,
which in the ordinary way becomes a
forest Of mature timber 70 years after
planting. Trimmed down to about $50
trees an acre, each tree will contain at
least 80 cubic feet Of timber, which, at
20 cents a foot, gives a sum of $4,375
an acre, a total for the value of the
timber on the last plantation alone of
$34,500,OOO.
The whole initial outlay for this plan
tation, which has so increased the
wealth of the ancient house of Athole,
is said to have been only about $4,000
for the seeding trees and the cost of
the labor of planting them. The main
tenance of the wood was paid for out
of the profits arising from the sale of
young wood when thinning the planta-
tons,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-06-05

One Of the most pleasing natural
curiosities in the territory of Arizona
is the pool of water known as Monte
zuma's well. 1t is situated Is miles
northeast Of the old abandoned mill
tary post known as Camp Verde. 1t is
250 feet in diameter, and the clear
pure water is about 60 feet below the
surface of the surrounding country.
Some years ago certain military off
GERS sounded the pool and found that
1t had a uniform depth of so feet of
water except in one place, apparently
about six feet square, where the sound
ing line went down about 500 feet
without touching bottom.
The well empties into Beaver creek
only about 100 yards distant, the wa
ter gushing forth from the rocks as
though it were under great pressure.
The well is undoubtedly supplied from
subterranean sources, possibly through
the hole sounded by the army officers
years ago. The sides Of the we'll are
honeycombed with caves and tunnels,
permitting sightseers to descend to the
waters edge.
Montezuma's we'll contains no fish.
The flow of water from it is the same
throughout the season. Popular opin-
ion has attributed the origin of the
we'll to volcanic action, but as the rock
surrounding it is limestone it is more
than probable that the action of the
water is responsible for it's creation.-
Native American.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-06-05

OF all the great men l have known
Lincoln is the one who has left upon
me the impression of sterling son Of
God. straightforward, unfinching, not
loving the work he had to do, but fac
ing it with bold and true heart; mild
whenever he had q chance, stern as
iron when the public veal required it,
following a bee line to the goal which
duty set before him. l can still feel
the grip of his massive hand and the
searching look Of his kindly eye. l re-
member that when Lord Lyons, who
was a bachelor, went to communicate
the news of the marriage of the Prince
of Wales to him officially he took the
queens letter In his hand and said,
well, Lord Lyons, all 1 can say is,
Go and do thou likewise Sir Ed
ward Malet's Shifting Scenes"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-06-05
They We're All Tired.

The parlor entertainer has some anus.
ing experiences, although he is not al,
ways good natured enough to tell them
against himself. One who appreciates
a joke, however, relates that on q Ger.
tain occasion he had been performing
at an "at home" and responding to so
many encores that the programme be-
came unusually long.
After it was over his hostess with her
young daughter came up to him and,
after congratulating him on the success
of the afternoon, said most cordially:
"Oh, Mr.. Blank, come and have some
refreshments and sit down for awhile.
know you must be awfully tired"
EYES," chimed in the sweet young
daughter, with the best intentions in
the world; "Pm sure we are."-New
York Mail and Express.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-06-05

1t was probably in the character of a
healer that the serpent was regarded
by the Milesians, since most Of the To-
calities of Ireland connected with ira
ditions Of these reptiles destroyed by
st. Patrick were esteemed places of
healing. To these spots, generally holy
wells, the people of the poor and igno-
rant classes still resort as pious pill
grims taking relief from their infrmi-
ties. They drink of the sacred waters
and circle about the fount on their
knees while repeating their prayers,
and 1t Is a curious fact, as we are in
formed by an old time traveller in Ire
land, that this circling was formerly
done "groveling on hands and knees or
even lying fiat on the ground and wrig-
CLING like a snake" This must I'M
doubtedly have been a relic Of the an
cient rites, though the people had not
the slightest idea of its origin or even
that such religion had ever existed
on their island.
In the same way they still on Bel
tame eve (Bel-tinne, or Bells fire. kindle
bale fires on the summit Of every
hill and send flaming wheels rolling
down their sides, though ignorant that
they are celebrating a day consecrated
to Bel, or Baal, by their Phenician and
Irish ancestors, who observed it in
precisely similar manner.-New Lippin-
colt.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-06-05
EAST BARNET.

There will be promenade and straw.
berry festival Friday, June IA, for the
benefit of the Village Improvement So,
ciety. All are cordially inyited. Music
will be furnished by the Big Three Or
chestra.
Jessie McGill, who is attending school
at St. Johnsbury, is sick at South Hall
with humps.
Mrs. Horace and Mrs. L. E. Gil6llan
and Mrs. Elmer Roy went as delegates
to the W. c. T. U. convention at Sheffield
last week.
George A. Nelson went as delegate to
the conference at Lyndon last week.
A most excellent report of the Chris
tian Endeavor convention held at Barnet
was read in our prayer meeting by Mrs.
Elmer Roy.
Jimmie Dean, who went south to
spend the winter, returned last week,
and is working for Fred Quimby.
Elbridge Farnsworth, who bought
place in Waterford over a year ago, has
sold it, and is moving back into his
house here.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-06-05
MCINDOR FAIIS.

Miss Cora Kellogg is visiting her aunt
in Boston.
Judge W. H. GiIchrist is attending the
summer term of county court in st,
Johnsbury.
Prof. c. D. Howe returns to his home
in Newfane this week.
Nelson McClary, Dartmouth 'O3, spent
Memorial day with his cousin, Mabel
Amanda Ford.
Miss Emma Dewey has been having an
attack of the grip.
The base ball game played Memorial
day by the Bath and McIndoes teams re-
suited in a score of IS to Is in favor of
the home team.
Mrs. Della Blanchard has returned
frym Laconia, where she has been spend
ing the winter.
Solomon Chamberlain fell through a
scuttle hole Saturday evening, breaking
his leg above the knee.
Mrs. Sarah Buchanan is visiting her
sister in Lyndon.
Rev. E. c. Langford, formerly of Mon
roe, now of Littleton, was in town last
week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-06-05
THE TOWNS AROUND.
LYNDONYILLR.'

The Passion play was presented at St.
Fl;zabeths church Monday evening,
,Irder the direction of Father Pontbri-
ond The proceeds will be used for the
benefit OF the church.
The Grand Army and Sons of Veterans
attended the Memorial service at East
Lyndon Sunday afternoon at two
o'clock.
A five cent social was given by the
Rebekah's Monday evening.
Mrs. L. c. Todd and family expect to
move to their new home in Marblehead,
Mass, sometime this month.
Miss Lila Parker of the Providence
Institute for deaf mutes is enjoying
vacation at home.
Miss Ethel Sleeper is in Boston.
Mrs. A. D. Paige is enjoying visit
from her mother, Mrs. Bemis of Johnson.
Miss Harriet Gross of East Coventry
is visiting her friend Mrs. B. U. Wells.
Miss Gross will be pleasantly remember
ed as former student of music at the
Institute.
Mrs. George Morrison is in Bradford,
called there by the serious illness of her
brother, E. w. ROBBIE.
Mrs. Albert E. Quimby, who has been
spending the winter in Florida, has re-
turned. Mr.. Quimby went south to ac-
company his wife home, and since return
ing both have been i'll, their illness
caused, it is thought, by drikging south
ern water
Mrs. Winnie Robbins and Miss Florence
Campbell are visiting at their uncle's, G.
NJ. Campbell's.
The entertainment "a Country Mer-
chant" given under the auspices of the
band Saturday evening called out a very
good audience, adding about $27 to the
treasury of the band.
The Memorial concert given by the
pupils of Lyndon Institute Thursday
evening was very good, and deserved
larger audience.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-06-05
The Revolution of 1s4s.

In March, 1848, l had to go over to,
Paris to finish up some work there ands
Just came in for the revolution. From
my windows l had a fine view of all,
that was going on. l well rememberI
the pandemonium in the streets, the
aspect of the savage mob, the wanton!
firing Of shots at quiet spectators, the
hosting of Louis Philippe's nankeenI
trousers on the flagstaff of the Tuile.I
ries. When the bullets began to come
through my windows, thought it time
to be off while it was still possible.
Then came the question how to get my
box full Of precious manuscripts, ETC.,
belonging to the East India company,
to the train.
The only railroad open was the line
to Havre, which had been broken up
close to the station, but farther on was
Intact. In order to get there we had
to climb three barbados. 1 offered
my concierge 5 francs to carry my box,
but his wife would not hear of his
risking his life in the streets. Ten
francs; the same result. But at the
sight of louis dor she changed her
mind and, with an "Allez, mon ami;
allez, toujours," dispatched her hus-
band on his perilous expedition.
Arrived in London, l went straight
to the Prussian legation and was the
first to give Bunsen the news of Louis
Philippe's fight from Paris. So even
a poor scholar had to play his small
part in the events that go to make up
history.-Max Muller's Autobiography.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-06-05
NORTH DANYILLR.

Henry Tilton of Littleton called on old
friends the past week.
W. H. Church has been confined to the
house by illness the past week.
Mrs. William Church spent a few DAYS
with relatives in St. Johnsbury recently.
Rev. J. D. Waldron went to New York
Monday to attend the First Baptist
yearly meeting.
Mrs J. D. Waldrop, A. M. Mcfarland
and wife and Miss Addie Sanborn attend
the Free Baptist association meeting
held at Charleston this week.
George Baker has sold his place to E.
F. Paqun, jr.
c. w. Shaw has sold, through Rickaby
& Co, his farm, to Harley Ayers.
Mrs. J. D. Waldron was called to West
Lebanon Monday by the death of
relative.
Carl Collins and Miss Bertha Worm
wood were married at George C. Cary's
farm by Rev. S. Knowlton, Saturday.
June l.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-06-05
LYNDON CENTER.
WataOu.CamDbeIl.


Miss Flora J. Campbell was united in
marriage to Ira H. Watson, Tuesday
evening, May 81, at eight o'clock, at the
residence of the brides parents. In the
presence of about fifty friends and rela-
tives, the ceremony was performed by
Rev. 6. A. Downey, the brides pastor, in
an alcove formed of evergreen and apple
blossoms. The ring service was used.
The bride wore dress OF white silk mus
lin and carried a bouquet of bridal roses.
Alter the ceremony refreshments were
served by S. D. Atwood, caterer of st.
Johnsbury. The bride received many
gifts, among which was beautiful lamp,
presented by the Free Baptist church,
where Miss Campbell has sung almost
since her childhood. After short wed
ding trip Mr.. and Mrs. Watson will go
to West Burke to reside, where they will
be at home to their friends after June Is.
Bean-FrOst.
At the residence of Mr.. Charles Whipple,
Miss Agnes Frost was united in marriage
to William H. Bean, Wednesday evening
May 20, at halfpast eight o'clock. The
brides pastor, Rev. E. V. Stevens, per-
formed the ceremony in the presence of
about 40 guests. The bride wore a gown
of white muslin and was accompanied
by the groom's sister, Miss Helen Bean,
while the groom was attended by the
brides brother, Daniel Frost. Miss Frost
has been successful teacher in the village
school for the past three years, and the
children will be very sorry to lose their
teacher. Amid showers of rice Mr.. and
Mrs. Bean left on the midnight train for
trip to Boston and vicinity.
Mrs. Eta Berry is visiting her mother,
Mrs. Alanson Eastman. Mrs. Berry is
in very poor health.
Morton J.. Lyster of Montreal is at
home for a few days, Mr.. Lyster is
for the Canadian Carbonate
Company and reports fine business.
Mrs. Flora Clifford is visiting in Spring
field, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Frost of Haverhill,
Mass, have been visiting at George
Whipple's.
Miss Addie Hubbard has returned to |
Portland, Me.
Gene lie Bonte is i'll with scarlet fever.
William Campbell and George Nc
Dowel are both improving.
The village school will not be in session
again till September on account of the
scarlet fever epidemic.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-06-05

One of the commonest and the lar
gest of the Christmas island land crabs
Is the well known robber crab, which
Is found in most of the tropical islands
of the Indian and Pacific oceans. It
sometimes reaches a length of two feet
and may measure seven inches across
the back. Its colors are of a very
gaudy description, the ground color be-
ing bright red, upon which there are
stripes Of yellow, but in some cases a
purplish blue is the prevailing tint.
The eyes are fixed on stalks which
can be moved independently of one ap-
other, and there are two pairs of feel
ers, one long, the other short. The lat
ter pair are continually jerked up and
down. There is a pair of powerful
claws, then several walking legs. In
general appearance these animals are
much more like rather stout Holsters
than crabs, and ones first encounter
with one Of these creatures in the mid
die of forest far from the sea is pro-
ductiVe of much establishment on both
sides.
Another species of land crab COM
mon in Christmas island is a little
bright red animal which in general
shape is much like the common shore
crab. This variety makes burrows in
the ground and in some places the soil
is honeycombed with hundreds of holes.
The crabs spend most of their time
collecting dead leaves, which they car
ry in their claws, holding them up over
their heads, and drag down into their
burrows, into which they scuttle at the
least alarm.-Pearson's Magazine.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-06-05
Mule Gs a LIE Saver.

The mine mule knows thing or two
quite as we'll as does the army mule.
In one Of the mines in the Pittsburg
district the ever patient mule proved
himself possessed of an almost human
sense of coming danger. One morning
when the full shift was at work there
occurred an unusual thing. The air
currents had seemed defective, and
there was a restless feeling among the
miners, something like the uneasiness
Of live stock before a storm. A few
days previous a chamber had been
closed on account of gas, and the men
were instinctively thinking of what
that might mean. Suddenly there was
a clatter of hoofs, and mule appear
ed. Its long ears were quivering, and
its intelligent eyes were full Of terror.
1t gave a shrill bray and then was
gone down the entry, broken traces fly
ing after it. The men looked at one
another and then the feverishness Of
the air moved them with one impulse.
Dropping picks, they fed precipitately,
making a headlong dash through the
labyrinth for the open air. With scared
faces other miners Joined them, and
while they were wondering what it
all meant dull, deep explosion went
through the hollow back of
them, followed by wave upon wave of
noxious vapors. Then they understood.
When the bodies of the few poor men
who had been hopelessly entrapped
were recovered, another was tenderly
carried out with theirs-that of the lit
tie gray mule that sounded the warn
ing.-LeSlie'S Weekly.