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New-York tribune., 1901-09-22

been finished by private corporations HoVern-
ments have decided in a number or instances
that public interests made it advisable that
huge amounts should be expended out or the
public funds for the piercing OF mountains and
the building of railroads far below the surface
of the earth And note how the scope and
extent of such enterprises have been enlarged
and developed.
Before the first blast at the foot OF the Hoosac
hills was exploded the drilling out of passage
way of not more than a mile in length, under a
considerable hill or peak Of moderate height,
was regarded as formidable task. The Hoosac
hole was about five miles In length, and so
many wears were spent before trains We're sent
through 1t. and so many millions of dollars
were thrown into the pit, that several moss
grown sages of the old Bay State were inclined
10 boast Of it as of the seven wonders of
the modern world But the HOOsac is no
mighty affair in comparison with the tunnels
under great mountain ranges in our Western
territory and elsewhere. Under the Alps espe-
cially has engineering skill accomplished great
things The Arlberg Tunnel is half dozen
miles in length, the Mont CenS nearly eight,
the ST Gothard more than nine, while the
Simplon now under way is almost twice as
long as the Arlberg, half longer than the
Mont Cens and almost a third longer than the
ST Gothard. 1t is expected that the Simpon
will be open for traffic in 1904. The barrier or
the Alps as an obstruction to swift and easy
travel TO and from Italy is almost done away
with. What obstacles will discourage the engi-
neers Of future generations when those OF to-day
are so eager to dig out tunnels twelve miles long
thousands of feet beneath the SUBMITS of snow
capped mountains?
New-York tribune., 1901-09-22
DIGGING 4 DOZEN NILES.

When the State Of Massachusetts many long
year ago took up the task Of digging out the
Hoosac Tunnel and the work dragged along In
the most tedious manner imaginable, the wits
OF New-England and especially Oliver Wendell
Holmes, made countless jests about 'fhat dread
ful BORE" which ii seemed at one time would
never be completed. But with ample margin
before the end Of the last century 1t was opened
to railroad traffic, and it has been usefui ever
since. The railroad companies all over the con-
t!nent have been spending millions upon mill
Ions OF dollars in the construction Of tunnels
since the first excavation was thrown open for
the Hoosac subway. But several of the most
difficult and costly tunnels OF the globe have not
New-York tribune., 1901-09-22

Calabran peasants and farmers seem to be
doing all they can to protect him. and to keep
him out of the clutches OF the guardians OF the
peace. And yet this Mussolino Ia no romantic
Robin Hood who robs only the rich and Is
bountiful TO the poor. He is vile assassin OF
the worst type. who has been guilty OF many
atrocious murders accompanied by hideous cru
city. Nevertheless. he has been at large Tor q
long time. 1t Is to be hoped that the ltallan
Government will soon lay hold upon this mon
ster and put stop to his crimes
New-York tribune., 1901-09-22

commanding the confidence and the esteem OF
all the world. Best Of all is it to have every
individual member OF the nation intelligent,
Industrious public spirited, virtuous and gen
erous and kindly in his relations with all men.
Emerson in often quoted passage admonished
us that the test of the nations greatness was
not in statistics. but IN the kind OF man it pro-
duced Under McKinleys policy and admins
tration we got the favorable statistics beyond
our expectation We also got from him fine
example of the kind of man the country should
produce II will be we'll for us TO regard the
latter less earnestly and practically than the
former
New-York tribune., 1901-09-22

The disaster TO the British torpedo boat de-
stroyer Cobra must tend to cause disquiet among
the officers and the crews on board OF vessels
Of similar type and construction. with the great
speed which such craft have attained. But the
courage of sailors. gunners and the men above
them In authority will never be found lacking
among the heroes who are exposed to the worst
perils I'm the navies Of all nations
New-York tribune., 1901-09-22

The talk about aggressive campaign on
the part of Tammany this year seems to have
died away The suggestion was absurd. Apollo
gies and excuses will be Tammany's only am
muntion in the fight Of this autumn. But il
the Tiger were really desperate enough to wage
an aggressive warfare. what ideal Tammany
candidate for Mayor Devery Would be.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-22
SECRETARY ROOFS son BETTER.
HE WILL RECOVER UNLESS UNLOCKED FOR GU
PLrCATIoNs ARISE

II was said at the home of Elhu Roof, 50" ~ poot
of War yesterday. that his eldest son. En- fears
ir had somewhat improved and tha, :" ,,nS
G NOW snrsr,ainsd as to his recovery The youas
man has been i'll for two weeks with SptIn5ition q
and it was account OF the c-ltical s,,1 So asr
shs. case that Mr. Root hurried back IfosA r-riday
inyton after the meeting of the taphet % somplca-
Unless his son meets with unlocked 70. me cap
tions Secretary Root expects 10 return ~
ital some time this week.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-22

In recent editorial on the subject of the
Park-ave tunnel The Tribune spoke Of the
signal lamp nuisance. This was the practice
Of keeping lighted oil lamps in the rear car
while the train stood IN the station The air
was made foul by the oil fumes, and. although
passengers often asked the conductors or other
members Of the train crew to remove the lamps
to the platform. they were usually told that
this could not be done. and the complaining
passengers were compelled to breathe the bad
air One passenger. whose request ir that d.
rection called forth insoent remarks from the
railroad employees. asked The Tribune to take
I'D the matter and bring it to the attention OF
the railroad officials. The result has been that
An order has been issued by c. Fl. Platt gem
eral superintendent of the New-York. New
Haven and Hartford Railroad abolishing the
nuisance. and calling upon passengers to report
the employees who insist on keeping the lighted
lamps In the cars.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-22

II looks as IL there would be consluelan7
amount OF life during the coming week at Iuxedo'
rrha orrual horse show invariably attracts large
number OF people and furnishes me PreteT n tE4 f
MANY a house party Tuxedo Is az lts oeSt III 'n0
raTi' paI and the place is rapidly filling up
New-York tribune., 1901-09-22

The debut Of Miss Alice Roosevelt, daughter o.
the President. has been postponed for year. sn'
"a blond. tall, fond of outdoor games, Skilled
horsewoman and an expert al golI
New-York tribune., 1901-09-22

Mr. and Mrs s Barton French will go TO the
Virginia Hot Springs next week, and expect to re-
main there throughout November Mrs Stuyvesans
Fish is likewise taking party 10 tne Hot Spi'H5S-
New-York tribune., 1901-09-22

The horse show there promises 10 De sLea ~.
,oas Son,e OF the best known prize winners al tne
MaA,son SQUARE Garden show have been entered,
spa almost all the boxes have been taken sigr fo
others by j. Henry Smith. who Is sS pierre
ortIisrd Theodore Frenshuysen, tNlGiarTG r,lct &
t{r,er Jules j. Vatable. Grenviie hansi, sS A
ern'a1 Richard Delafield anu y. D. JulIllaIu
New-York tribune., 1901-09-22

Our thrifty Dutch friends are draining the
zuvder Zee with an energy and determination
characteristic of the descendants of the patriots
whom Philip and Alva failed to alright or over
come. But these enterprising Hollanders never
knew what it was to have a Tammany drainage
canal into which the riches of the public treas
ury were leaking. Their drains were always
salutary and wholesome.
The most notorious and daring or ltaiian
brirands Mussolno, is said to be still at liberty
although companies of soldiers and oands OF
detectives and constables have been seeking 10
CAPTURE him for years. Too many OF 'ns
New-York tribune., 1901-09-22

Among the weddings which are TO take place this
fau Is that Of Miss Grace Scott to George r Dyer
Miss Scott who lives with her aunt, MSS g; pvns
Cnrnes Of No sos Fifth-ave. has been travelling
abroad with her.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-22

Colonel and Mrs. Astor have left town. and are
at Fernclif for the autumn Mrs Astor will take
part in the golf matches at Ardsley in October
She will have a number OF house parties during
the coming month Her mother-in-law. Mrs. Asror.
remains for the present at Newport
New-York tribune., 1901-09-22

Mr.. and Mrs Newbold Edgar Henry u ,r.,au5t pIaul
Aurustus Van Cortlandt. r. B. Nan s VIII
Nr, Worthington Davis and Miss ps' ~ ne club at
New-York tribune., 1901-09-22

,,.. r.,r,ont is settled for the seaso"
,,,sad and is entertaining house parry To-
s,eiins of Count Mueeiola. Of Italy ts1 MES William
Tiffany and Miss Tiffany, ,a ana l., bfs attempt pre-
son. son, M ME runnins OF the proposed uOnss
,brouSh Hempstead.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-09-11
HnwI, md PARTRIDGE.

In "Reminiscences Of Il F~alconer'
Major Fisher describes the tactics Of n
partridge when pursued by n tame
falcon.
The falcon was descending upon tile
partridge when the partridge stopped
short and fell to the ground as IL dead.
He seemed TO he lost In the short stub
BILE OF the field. He was FAR too know
ing TO trust himself again on the wing,
and the hawk had no alternative but
TO take him on the ground, which he
speedily attempted 10 do.
But on the ground the partridge was
far more agile than he. running this
way and that with great speed. The
hawk would jump awkwardly up and
dart after the scuddlng partridge, who
just at the right moment jumped from
the ground and over his back, descend
cd on the other side and commenced
running harder than before.
Time after time this was done. At
every attempt the partridge met the
hawk with outstretchcd neck and rails
cd hacklcs, in the attitude Of n fighting
bantam cock, jumping UP to avoid Do
ing clutchCd whenever the hawk struck
at him. In fact, his whole action was
that of Il plucky little game bantam.
This went on for some time, until, aS
I regret TO say, ! ended the unequal
strife by putting the partridge once
more fairly on the wing. when, OF
course, the hawk readily overlook ant
captured II. not overmuch to his credl'
end still less TO mine.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-09-11
4 Fish md IlyprJ Story.

One afternoon | thought | would so
down the river and troll. had on my
hook a live mlnnow and In a little
willie had a strike. and hooked my
first fish, which seemed to be quite n
large one. | reelcd him where could
see him and found II was a large pike
% or 80 inches long, | pulled him up
TO my boat, but when | lifted him
from the water he was rs light as n
feather. I measured him and found he
was just 80 inches long AMI should
have weighed eight or nine pounds,
while he only weighed two. lie was
Just skin and bones. / killed him, took
my knife and cut him open and found
a live lizard, five inches long, In his
stomach. The reptile Vas as black as
coal and very lively. living ri hours
after | took him from his prison.
Field and Stream.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-09-11
NOTICE.
United States Land Once

Icwistown. Montana. Aug. 2. 1901.
To WHOM IT MAY CoNcERN:-Notice Is
hereby given that the state of Montana has
filed in this office a list Of lands selected under
Act OF Congress approved Feb. 2, 1859. and the
following tracts are located In townships hay.
ing mineral claims of record, viz:
The So Of Mo. neii swii, nwL SEX, sec Is, 70
IA u r ~ L, Montana Z. NJ.
A copy Of said list o GLANDS has been conspic-
iously posted IN this office forinspeCtiOn by any
person interested and the public In general.
Within the next 90 days, following the date
of this notice, under the departmental rcgula.
tiOns OF Nov, q. 1896 t23 l.. d., ij9), protests or
contests against the claim of the state "a any
OF the above tracts, or subdivisions herein de
sctibed, on the grounds that the same are more
valuable for mineral n an for agricultural pur-
poses, will be received ard noted for report to
the General Land Office at Washington, d.. {.
Failure tn protest or contest the claim Of the
state To said land within the time specified,
viii be considered sufficient evidence of It's
non mineral character and the selections being
otherwise free from objections will be recon-
mended for approval.
EDWARD BRAssEY. Register
First publication Aug. T.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-09-11
CAUGHT IN AN EXPLOSION,
A Miners Description Of His Feel
inus when Ile Was Mo NVn Tn.

A Miners Description OF HIS fcei-
ings when lie Was blown In.
A miner who was blown up while
blasting n rock describes his sensations
thus:
"You see. It's so sudden. Its over
lust about the time you begin to Il
stand that something Is happening.
You know. I had the cartridge in my
hand and put 1t down, Then l got
afraid Of ii. All Mt once everything
was light. | don't think l saw the
fash. Anyway my face was not eX-
actly toward the explosion.
but then everything got light, lighter
than day-kind of binding. There was
an awful crash. 1t was just at the
same time. | was terrified and wanted
10 get away. II was Just ms IL was
having the nightmare. Somehow.
though, | knew just what the matter
was. A man can think faster than he
has any idea Of. | knew that some Of
the others were nearer the explosion.
and ! said 10 myself, They're blown in
bits. that's certain
You understand, this was all in n
sccond-all ut once, really, Then II was
exactly the same as II | had been hit
with n stick. | thought II was n big
stick, bigger than any man could swing,
and that IL must he worked by ma
chlnery. II hit me on the head and all
over. | went sailing into the air n long.
long way. Ny ears roarcd. and the wind
blew into my face. | know when |
struck the ground, for | remember say.
ing to myself, We'll. I'm done for
Il don't know just when | lost my
right senses or when they came back.
but when they did come back II seemed
queer that was there still. thought
i had been thrown somewhere else. l
could feel fire burning me-. 1t was my
clothes. They were smoking aud al
blazing. I was bruised all over
and could not hear very we'll. Ny
voice sounded as though somebody else
were talking. That's all | can tell you
about IT,"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-09-11
First publication Aug. Is.

CONTEST NOTICE-Departmen of the In
terror. United States land Office at Lewis
town. Mont, August II. 1901.
a sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed in this office by
CHARLES g. RUCK.
contestant against homestead entry No. Sll,
made April I. 1895, for the sei4 nes, eli. sen,
sec Is. and neA neli. sec %, tp Is n T IL e, Mon
tana 7. NJ, by Dennis Mclaughlin, contestee,
in which il is alleged that said Dennis Nc.
Laughlin wholly abandoned said entry and
has not resided thereon for more than five years
last past; that said land is In its natural wild
state and has not been cultivated or enclosed
by claimant that there is upon said land no
improvements except a small board shanty
about i2xli feet, which has not been occupied
for five years last past, and that such absence
was not caused by service in the army or navy
Of the United States.
said parties are hereby notified TO appear. re-
spond and offer evidence touching said allega-
ton al 10 O'Clock a. m. or Oct. ), 1901. before
the register and receiver al the United States
land Office in L~ewislown, Mont.
The said contestant having, in a proper aifl
davit, filed August II, 1901. set forth facts which
show that after due diligence personal service
of this notice cannot be made, II is hereby or
dered and directed that such notice be given
by due and proper publication.
EDWARD BRAssEY. Register.
First publication Sept. 4.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-09-11

TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 3. Is7s-No.
| tIce for Publication United States Land
Office, Iewist0Wn, Mont, Sept. 3, lgOl,
Notice Is hereby given that in compliance
with the PROVISIONS uf the act uf congress Of
June 3. 1873, entitled. IAN act for the sale ot
timber lands In the states OF California, Oregon,
Nevada and Washington territory, as extend
ed to all the public land states by act Of August
T. 1sg2. Dan j, Bryan of Kendall, Coun-
" Of Fergus. state of Montana, has this day
filed In this Office his sworn statement No. q.
for the purchase of the neh neli. Of section
No, {, IN 70 No. II NJ No. 10 4. Montana L, NJ.
and will offer proof 10 show hat the land
sought Is more valuable for It's timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes. aud to establish
his claim TO said land before the register and
receiver of this office at Lewistown, Mont.
on Saturday, the 9th day Of November, lDO.
lie names as witnesses:
Charles Beulon, Frank Samples, of Deer
field; Matt Gilant, Barnard Mcdonald, If Ken.
dali, Mont.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested 10 file their
claims In this Office on or before said 9th day
Of November, 1901.
EDWARD BRAssEY, Register.
First publication Sept,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-09-11
T HI QUARREL


A single smile from her rosy mouth,
A suddc1 glance from her soft eyes sent.
And he turned, as the wind yeers North or south,
And followed whittier her light feet went,
Did she lingcr and look for a moment theni
Did she lift her face and nile sgainr
Nay, not sol
The heart Of a girl. ali, who may knowf
With every pace Of his swift pursuit
Her step she Q~uiekened nor looked behind
Eyes were specifies, and lips were mute;
Never a glance or cold or kind,
As II she cherished nor thought nor care
For the eager footballs hurrying thcrei
Was II soi
The heart OF a girl, ali, who may knowf
Did she love him more when look md smile
Silently babe him to follow her'
Did she love him less when she wove her vile
Ills heart to trouble, his hope deierG
Nay, read you this riddle, strange, but true
She loved him most when she most withdrew
Eycn sol
The heart Of a girl, an, who may known
Blanche Trennor Heath in Atlanta Constitr
ton.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-09-11
~ ~
First publication Aug. n.

NOTICE OF FORFEITuRE-Gilt Edge.
~ County uf Fergus, Montana, August ~,
1901.
To Jesse Britton, his heirs, administrators
assigns or legal representatives.
You are hereby modified that We. the under
undersigned, your have expended
SlU1 In labor and improvements upon the Gilt
Edge Charlie quartz lode. situate, lying and
being in Warm Spring district t~unorganizedl
mining district, County of Fergus. state Of
Montana, and recorded in the office OF the
clerk and recorder for said county i'm o I Of
Lodes at page II, as will appear by n certificate
filed Tuesday, August n. 1891. In the Office ut
the clerk and recorder of said county, IN order
to hold said Premises under The provisions Of
section 2.2i, Revised Statutes Of the United
States, being the amount required to hold the
same for the year ending December 81, 1889,
and that We have expended a like sum for the
year ending December 81, 1900. and IL within
ninety days after this notice by publication
you fail or refuse To contribute your proportion
of such expenditure as a c % owner, amounting
To sixty six and sixty-siX one-hundrcdths dol.
lars $3.50 your interest in the said claim Will
become the property OF the subscribers under
said section Gj2i Revised Statutes.
CHAs. Young,
W. Il. VINE.
First Publication Aug. H.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-09-11
VIII ont q Ring.

A wedding without n ring seems in
congruouS, hat IN Caliz. Spain. no ring
Is used. After the ceremony the lride-
groom moyes the flower in his brides
hair from left to right, for In various
parts Of Spain to wear n rosc above
your right ear is to proclaim yourself n
wife. Thus the rose takes the place of
the ring.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-09-11

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION United
~ States Land Office at Lewistown. Mont,
August Is. 1901.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of her intention
to make final proof in support of her claim and
that said proof will be made before the register
and receiver at Lewistown, Montana, on
Monday, September q, 1901. VIZ:
ANNA b. STRONG,
who made IL. Il. No. 202l, for the nwk nek,
so neh, sec 19. swk nw14. sec 20, tip 10 Z Is e.
Montana p. M.
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon and %cultiva-
ton of said land, viz:
Robert J. Strong, of Harlowton; Frank Ham,
ilton, Joseph E.. Bower, Louis Broecker, of
Okla, Mont.
EDWARD BRAssEY, Register
First publication Aug. IA.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-09-11

CONTEST NOTICE-Deparment of the
~ lntei.or, United States Land Office, Lewis
town, Mont, Sept. .. 1901.
a sufficient contest affidavit having been
ERNEST b. ELSNER,
contestant. against homestead entry No. 1854.
made June 70, 1900, for the neA, sec is, 10 rs n
Z II e, Montana p. NJ, by John w. Hudson.
contestee. in which II Is alleged that the said
John w. Hudson has wholly abandoned the
land embraced in said homestead entry and
changed his residence therefrom for a period
of more than six months last past, and that
such abandonment was not due TO his employ
ment in the military or naval service Of the
United States during a time Of war OF at any
other time.
Said parties are hereby notified to appear. re-
spond and offer evidence touching said allega-
ton attic O'Clock a. m. on Oct. "a, 1901, before
the register and receiver of the United States
land Office In Lewistown, Montana.
The said contestant having, in a proper afi-
davit. filed Sept. Q, 1901. set forth facts which
show that after due diligence personal service
of this notice cannot be made, il is hereby or
dered and directed that such notice be given
by due and proper publication.
EDWARD BRAssEY. Register,
First publication Sept. II.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-09-11
EDWAlHL bNASSEf NCgIstC
First publication Aug. Z.
DESERT LAND FINAL PROOF-Noti

DESERT LAND FINAL PROOF-Notice
- for publlcation-United States Land Office
at LewisioWn. MCnt., July -. 1901.
Notice is hereby given that
DORA PETERS,
of Fergus Co., Mont. has filed notice Of inten-
ton 10 make proof on her desert land claim
No. 19, for The swli nell. WIZ sch sell swa,
sec -. ~ IS n T IL e. Montana +. NJ before
the register and receiver at L.ewistown, Mont,
on Thursday, the 18th day of September, 1901.
She names the following witnesses TO prove
the complete irrigation and reclamation OF SAID
land:
BENJAMIN +. McConkey. Euphemia McCon-
key. John ~Streevers, Of Stanford; Jesse bac-
Gus, Of UiiCa, Mont.
EDWARD BRAssEY. Register.
First publication Aug. I.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-09-11
DESERT LAND FINAL pRooF-Notic,

DESERT LAND FINAL PROOF-Notice
~ for publtcation-United States Land Office
al LeWis,own, Mont, August 81, 1901.
Notice Is hereby given that
RRITTON BARRETT,
Of Fergus CO.. Mont, has filed notice Of IN
IGNITION 10 make proof on his desert land claim
No. 67l, for lot 1, sci swA. sec ~, tp IL mr. II e,
Montana I. NJ, before the register and receiver
a Lewistown, Mont. on Monday, the 18th
dav Of October. 1901.
II, names the following witnesses 10 prove
the complete irrigation and reclamation OF said
land.
John y. Clark. Laurence T Wolfe. of Cot
Hart, of Ganeill. Mont.
EDWARD BRAssEY, Register.
First publication Sept. 1.