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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-02-27

Another week has passed and still 10
short term senator chosen at Helena.
One day last week senator Gruwell of
Yellowstone county voted for George
Washington, the occasion being the
anniversary of Washington's birth.
This merely goes to show that the
legislators have no desire 10 assist in
an election, but are sparring either for
wind or for money and il would not he
hard To guess which. But the senator
is said to have been well prepared for
his critics. When asked why he had
voted for a dead man he replied "Why
you fellows have been voting for six
weeks for men who are just as dead
politically as is Washington" That
a deadlock will occur seems almost
certain and two years hence Montana
will have to hold another senatorial
election. We believe the statement is
correct that not once since Montana
entered the sisterhood of states has a
legislature convened without having
to ballot for a senator and year after
year there has been the same iobbery,
the same Juggling with public opinion
as two years ago and 10Y The dis
graceful enactments at the first state
election and of the first legislature APP
pear TO have been a hoodoo which can
not he shaken of. Unless another
mate is chosen Montana will have
only Clark at the national capital, for
Caldwell Edwards in the house will
not amount to shucks. And Clark,
convicted bribcr and bloatcd capitalist,
with hardly n friend in the senate, will
be able to accomplish practically moth.
ing for this great state. What a shame
it is.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-02-27
IOST STEAMER WILL KNOWN.
The Rio de Janiero Was the Consort OF the
PENNSYLVANIA from Honolulu 70 MnniIa.

The steamship Rio de Janiero,
which sank I'm the Golden Gate last
week, carrying To IL watery grave up
wards OF one hundred passengers and
crew, IL well known by those who
were members Of Company /, First
Montana. j.. Ii. Ritch saidlast week
That the steamer wns overtaken nj
Honolulu 10y the Pennsylvania, which
carried the Montana regiment, and
together they proceeded to Manila.
Tie Rio de Janicro carried Major
General Otis, commanding the eXpe-
dition, and the First South Dakota
infantry.
Judge Cheallc, who wasin Helena,
was also familiar with the steamer
and to n reporter OF the Helena Her.
aid said:
"Yes, ! am surprised to hear that
as carefully nm differed boat az the
Rio came to such an end. Captain
Ward had the reputation Of being
very careful and an excellent officer.
At the time the Rio crossed as the
companion boat of the Pennsylvania,
which was bearing the First Mon
tana, Captain Ward feared he might
run into n typhoon as we approach
ed the Asiatic coast and upon his
recommendation General Otis. who
was on the Rio and had command
virtually Of the expedition, directed
that the boats turn around and sail
east. We came back at least 100
miles before it was believed danger
was passed and we continued our
voyage. The Rio was good, stanch
boat, as COOL rs the average boat
plying In the Asiatic trade. l am
shocked to hear of the terrible affair
and hope that later reports will re-
ducc the loss Of life. Captain Ward
was quite a young man. frequently
saw him during my residence ut Ma
Mia"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-02-27

That Gov. Toole acted wisely in
vetoing the McIntire ''old soldier" bill
and that the house members were
equally wise in sustaining him, we be-
lieve will be the verdict of a majority
of the veterans of the state. The OBJ
ject of the Measure was to allow the
inmates of the soldiers home to retain
the entire amount of the pensions re-
ceived by them instead of one-third as
at present. Every inmate when he is
received is required to sign such a con-
tracted, in which this agreement is
included, it being qualified by the cx-
ception that in case such veteran has n
wife and family or either such DEEPEN
dant upon him for support the two
thirds which would otherwise go to
the home, shall be given to the family
or wife, and a further provision that
the AMOUNT TO be retained by the sol
der shall in no case be less than 81 n
month. AS the state provides for the
inmates all the necessaries Of life and
many things which to them are doubt
less Injuries, the only need they have
for money is to enable them from time
to time TO purchase such triles as may
please them and the amount which
they have being very limited they are
more careful than they otherwise would
be. We have no sympathy with the
man who says 'if the vets want 10 get
drunk let them do it, bless THEN souls. Is
That may appear all right TO some, but
il is far better for the soldiers. their
associates, their nurses and the state.
that they keep sober and, unfortunate
though 1t may be, it is certainly true
that altogether too many OF the old
soldiers have a strong love for the red
liquor.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-02-27
CUDAhY klONAPER CAUGHT.
One Of the Gang Has Been Identified b,
-Four Witnesses.

tOuT VttncSocSs
Omaha. Feb. B.-The police have
under ARE at james Callahan, charged
with completely in the abduction Of
Edward Cudahy, Jr., on the night Of
December 18th. Callahan was arrest
cd Saturday, but the police have kept
the fact q secret until today In the
hope Of securing other arrests. Young
Cudahy has positively identified him
ms the man who intercepted him near
the Cudahy residence, and represented
himself to be n sheriff from an adjvin-
Ing county and forced him into a
buggy. and also as tho man who
kept guard over him at the M,lrose
Hill house during the thirty hours he
was kept II prisoner, pending the ne
gotiations for the ransom OF $4,000,
which Mr.. Cudahy paid for the re-
turn Of his boy.
Daniel II, Burris. who sold n horse
and buggy to two men who are sup.
posed to have used II To- procure the
abduction, nlso Identified Callahan as
one Of the men with whom he mad,
the deal. Marie Larsen, IA servant IN
the employ Of j. n. II. Patrick. oI
whom the %kidnapers rented n house
was the third person to identify Cal
luhDn mud snya lp L. the mun wht
paid n months rent In advance for q
cottage In Happy Hollow, which thu
bandits abandoned two weeks before
the abduction, fearing discovery.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-02-27

OFFICIAL PAPER OF FERGUS COUNTY.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-02-27
LEwIsrowN, MONT, Feb. %, 1901,

Dispatches state that Philip c. Knox
of Pittsburg is likely to succeed Attor-
ney General Griggs in the cabinet
after March nth. Attorney Knox has
been chiel counsel for the Carnegie
steel interests. Now watch the Demo-
Gratis howl, Bryan. wepresume, would
pick some haySecd who never read a
law book in his life for legal advisor.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-02-27

The Democrat seems very anxious
for spring election time to arrive and
nearly every week has something to
say about il. II will be time enough
to discuss town election two weeks be.
fore the date, but if our new friend
realized what a fearful drubbing his
party was going TO receive this spring
in Lewistown he would not be 81
anxious for the day to come.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-02-27

Doubtless in some of the counties OF
the state the income of the sheriff is
needlessly large and a heavy drain
upon the taxpayer and the amount al,
lowed for mileage and for board OF
prisoners might therefore be reasonably
cut down. But so far as Fergus county
is concerned il would be unjust to re,
duce the mileage allowed the sheriff
from ten cents TO five cents and his
allowance for board Of prisoners from
fifty to thirty cents a day, In most OF
the counties of the state the sheriffs
travel almost entirely on the railroads
and AS they all have passes all that is
allowed them is profit. But even were
they to pay their fares the railroad
rate Of three cents a mile would leave
them a neat rake-of. And in Silver
low county il has been said that tho
sheriff makes a big profit in boarding
the prisoners. In Fergus county how.
ever, and thc situation is the same ia
all sparsciy settled communities OF
where there are no railroads or but one
line, the mileage now allowed barely
pays the shcriffs expenses. SuppoSing
the officer is called 10 TIBET, for in.
stance; There is but one coach each
day and If the call be urgent, AS il
usually is, he must take n livery team
or his own, which is justas expensive
and make the drive of thirty-ivc miles.
For this service lac receives in mileage
S,-bcing ten cents a mile each way.
How much does hc make on that trip.
Or. imrnagine that he is summoned Ia
Flatwillow. There is no direct com
munication 10y coach. II Inc comes out
even he will have fed his horse very
few oats, And fifty cents a day for the
few prisoners that the sheriff of Fergus
county has To feed is none too much.
There is absolutely no profit in it fol
the officer. Under the old fee system
the sheriff Of this county was said e
have made $4,000 one year, but thosC
days have passed. The only exhorbi
tant allowance now is for conveying
prisoners to the pcnitcntiary, asylum
or other state institution. The law il
this ease could well be changed. Were
the Dixon bill to pass IL might serve t.
80 reduce the emoluments of the oilic,
that the candidate could not afford I,
spend from $1,000 to $4,000 TO &C
elected. In the past the people hay,
been taught that the sherif's otlic,
was such n lucrative one that the can
didatc for the place was ''casy game
and could reasonably be expected Z
bear as large n portion of the campaigr
expenses aS all the other candidate
put together. And a candidate VIII
did not give up" literally to ever
Tom, Dick and Harry about the cour
try was mean and not entitled
election. This feeling is becomin
gradually dissipated, bat the effect G
the Dixon amendment to the presen
law would be to put the candidate fo
sheriff in such a position that he coul
i'll afford to expend 5000 to get III
office. And that would be of benefit {
politics,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-02-27

One day last week the Helena Herald
went to press without n two column
editorial coudemning the Republican
party, its leaders and its press. The
only cause that car be assigned is that
Editor Turncoat Keith was i'll, We
are glad. however, TO see that he has
since recovered. for his daily assaults
upon Republican men and measures
cannot be spared.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-02-27

C.. II. Williams, the druggist, will
refund you your money II you renOt
satisfied after using Chamberlain's
Stomach aud Liver Tablets. They
cure disorders Of the stomach, bill
iousness. constipation and headache
Price, % cents. Samples free.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1901-02-27

The Great Falls Tribune, monument
ing upon Dur editorial relative to
the need of farmers in the Judith
BASIN, assigns as a reason for the fact
that very few homcseckers stop in
Montana, that the railroad companies
make such n rate that the trip TO the
coast can he made almost as chcaply
from ST. Paul rs can the trip to Mon
tana. And for this reason and that
people generally try and get rs much
for their money as possible, the great
majority take the longer journey. This
is certainly unjust and we heartily
agree with our Great Falls contem-
porary that something should be done
by Montana organizations to secure a
better rate for people who might add
to the productiveness of this great
state. We venture TO say that there
are today better chances for farmers in
Montana than in in any state west OF
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-05-10
SUNDAY CANES DISMISSED.

The trial of Ben Levy, of The En-
terprise Clothing House, and Julius
Shanedling, of the Big Store, was
called up before Judge McGilvery,
at Eveleth, Wednesday forenoon.
The defendants were charged with
violation of the Sunday law, the
complaint alleging that they had
opened their places and sold goods,
in opposition thereto. Hon. NJ. C.
Palmer represented the defendants
and proclaimed their right to open
their places of business on the Sab
bath day and to fill the demands of
patrons. l. He also attacked the jur-
'isdiction ola foreign justice court
he the premises. Quoting a recent
supreme court decision fo show
the illagality of bringing an action
of this nature elsewhere than before
a municipal court, in cities where
such courts have been established.
After a consideration of the mat
ter, Judge McGilvery informed the
defendants that the cases were dis
missed.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-05-10
KINDLY REMEMBERED.

From an article in the Labor
World of Saturday last we note that
at meeting of the Carpenters Un-
ion, of Duluth, on the Tuesday eve
ming previous, il. Heasley, a form
er president of the Union, was a
guest of honor and the recipient of
pleasant token of friendship from
his former associates who present
ed him with an elegant gold-mount-
ed briar pipe, in commemoration of
his unceasing labors in behalf of
the organization in the past.
= Mr.. and Mrs. Heasley have been
residents of Virginia for the past
year, Mrs. Heasley being a sister of
Mrs. Peter Wiring. They left here
two weeks ago for Oconto, Wis.,,
where they will make their future
home, stopping in Duluth for a
brief visit with friends en- route.
At the conclusion of the Union
meeting, the wives and ladies of
members invaded the hall, accom-
panied by string band, and the
balance of the evening was spent in
dancing, the party being in honor
of Mr.. and Mrs. Heasley.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-05-10
Push fl|e Survey
-Four Crews in the Field for
the New y D. v. & R r.
Railway. y, I.
WILL LET CONTRACTS TUNE !.

~ " AA~S IL 1. A4N4C<k1S 10 JUNE -
r: Four crews of surveyors ara now
in the feldson the new Duluth, vir-
ginia 4 Rainy River Railroad, and
reports would indicate that a very
satisfactory route has been located.
They have crossed the divide and
have found a route where the heav-
lest grade will not be to exceed one
per cent, and this is only for a dis
tance of about a mile. The grade
will be with the load, toward Vir-
ginia, so that it will be no obstacle.
Rapid progress is being made by
the survey crews, and it is the ex-
Pectation of the promoters to be in
readiness to award contracts on the
south end of the line about June /.
It is officially stated that it is the
intention to build fifty miles of the
new road, from this end, the present
season. The prosecution of such
work will be of inestimable value
to the business interests of Virginia
at this time, aad the opening and
development of the vast lumber
and mineral district to the north
will prove resourceful feeder to
this city for all time.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-05-10
CHANGE PHY8lCI1aNs.

A change in mining physicians
at the: Oliver. group went into effect
on May Let, DR.. C. w. Miller succeed
ing Drs. Eby & Avery at the local
properties, and DR.. c. <: Eby at
Mountain Iron. For the present DR..
Morcon is in charge, as assistant,
at Mountain Iron. The added du-
ties Of DR.. Miller gives him charge
of several active properties in the
Virginia group, and it is stated he
has the matter of erecting a commo-
dious hospital under advisement, a
n1oveswhich will doubtless be car
ried out
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-05-10
COMMITS SUICIDE.

Harry Larson was laid at rest in
the Virginia cemetery Monday, his
death occurring the day previous
as the result of his own act.
On Saturday Larson bought a
phia1 of carbolic acid, put his re-
volver in his pocket and went to the
house, where he used both to good
effect, resulting in death at about
4:3O the following afternoon.
Deputy Coroner Christopher en-
Paneled jury and held an inquest
the verdict being that it was a case
of sef-destructiOn.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-05-10
SUPT. 1lcDOU0ALL lNJURkn

Supt. A. N. McDougall, of the
Roberts mine, at Mckinley, was the
victim of a serious mishap Satur-
day, which will lay him up for some
time. While coming down the big
hill from the mine into the village
on his bicycle, he lost control of the
wheel and was thrown forcibly to
the ground, striking on his head
face down. When found later he
was unconscious, in which condi-
ton he was taken to the store of -.
L. Johnson, where DR.. Farmer of
Mckinley and DR.. Bray of Biwabik,
were summoned, and dressed the
wounds, Late reports indicate an
improved condition, although it
will be long time before the iniur-
les heal. -, Is
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-05-10
rs YOUR DOG IN POUNDP

AT the meeting of the Common
Council Tuesday evening that body
appointed John Hurley as pound
master and dog catcher, and he has
entered upon his duties with very
becoming zest. This fact ia evi-
denced by the canine population he
has since congregated in the bas-
tile. If your pet "dorg" comes up
missing, dig up a simoleon and call
upon the proper official, who will
show you the bunch, yours among
them, no doubt,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-05-10
WILL LEAVe.

The citizens Of Virginia learn
with regret the decision of Drs. Eby
4 Avery, who will leave the city the
latter part of the month, although
their future location has not been
fully decided upon as yet.
) In connection with the decision
reached the gentlemen offer for sale
many neat household and Office
furnishings, stoves, etc., which it
will pay intending purchasers to
Investigate. DR.. Avery also has a
nobby driving horse and accom-
panying accoutrements, which are
for aale.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-05-10
STRUCK IT RICH.

E. F. Sweeney holds under option
from the Eastern Minnesota Rail-
way company and Messrs. Long
year, of Marquette, and Bennett, of
Minneapolis, one of the latest devel-
oped of western Mesaba properties,
the description being the southwest
of the southwest of section 3 and
the southeast of the southeast of
section 4, 57521, work on which was
commenced the latter part sc Feb
ruary. Two drills have been en-
ployed in the work of exploration
of the property since that time and
nine drill holes have been put
down, eight of which have tapped
the ore body.
The surface is from three to twen-
ty feet in thickness, and the ore
body as proven is from % to 50 feet
in thickness, the latter measure
ment being from hole now being
driven and still bottomed in ore.
The ore is of an excellent struc-
tural quality, averages about 81 per
cent in metallic iron, and is of a
Bessemer grade. The explorations
thus far have proven an ore body of
nearly or quite two million tons.
Mr.. Sweeney's option is for a thirty
year lease, calling for a minimum
output of 5000 tons, on a Is cent
royalty. The option still holds for
several months, but it is altogether
probable that lease will be taken
shortly and property become an ac-
tive shipper the present season. A
branch of the Eastern Minnesota
will shortly be built to the mine
and the shipment of the minimum
the first year would be an easy mat
ter.
The new mine is located about
three miles south of west OF Hib-
bing, and promises to be valuable
acquisition to the commercial and
industrial interests of our western
neighbor.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-05-10
STARTS A0Tlrk wx,RK.

. N. L. Fay, who holds lot i of sec.
ton g, 5S-17, adjoining the Alpena
on the west continues drill explor-
atoms on the property with. good
results, 90 good, in fact, that he has
decided upon active work of devel-
opment of the property. He has
accordingly, today, commenced the
sinking of ,7x12 two compartment
shaft thereon, and will place the
mine in the shipping list at as ear
ly date as possible. :.@. .7* E. ... z. s
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-05-10
4 FINISH STEEL LAYING.

, The steel gang on the Stony Brook
cutoff of the Eastern Minnesota,
numbering about 40 men, expect
to$fnish the work of steel-laying on
the new track today.
The new line leaves the range
branch of the road at r. Schurs
place, a short distance west of Noun
tain Iron, at which point coal sheds
and tank and depot will shortly be
b,tilt,lumber for the proposed inn
provements having been placed on
the ground this week.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-05-10
Bus LIVE 70 EHxlkrH.

chas. Palmquist has graeped q
long open opportunity and has this
week started an Eveleth-Virginia
bus line, making two trips daily.
eAs will be noted by Mr.. r Palmquist's
advertisement elsewhere in The En-
terprise, his rig will le ave the Cen
tral Hotel at 8 a. m. and 2 p. M. each
day, and returning leaves Eveleth
at lOa. n. and p. N. The enter
prise should pay Mr. Pa1nnquist a
neat salary. ss...55s5
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-05-10
COAMODO RE CLOSES.

The Commodore mine was closed
Wednesday night, for an indefinite
period, affecting upwards of 200
man. The cause or probable dura-
alton of the shutdown are not OBJ
ta1nable, and no valid reason can
be ascribed without definite know
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-05-10
Wilt NOEE.

s. The B.O. Wiggen stock is being
closed out at auction this week and
the building has been leased to Ed
Johnson, proprietor of the Star Bak-
cry, who will occupy same as q
salesroom about May 18th.
The new place will give Mr.. John
son much more desirable location
than his present stand, and the lar
ger room has been made ecessity
bya constantly increasing business.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-05-10
mines mining.
Review Of Mining Operations
and Developments Of Lake
Superior District.
WILL REOPEN THE BUCKEYE.

John T. Jones and others are said
to have obtained lease of the old
Buckeye property, embracing $50
acres of land about seven miles
northeast of Grand Rapids.
The Buckeye is state lease and
was originally owned by General
Baker, Of Minnetonka, from whose
widow Mr.. Jones and associates OBJ
tain their present option. The
property was first explored in 1893
by the Buckeye Iron company, an
Ohio corporation of which Ex-
Campbell, of that state, was prom
inent member. The company sank
shaft 80 feet, 80 feet of which was
in ore, and drifted 800 feet. The
hard times came on and the project
was abandoned, the lease reverted
to the Bakers. Since that time the
property has laid idle until this
spring, when work was again COM
menced by the new lessees.
A drill on the property, located
some 800 feet from the old shaft, is
said to have cut 81 feet of good ore,
and indications are favorable for
the re-opening and active develop
ment of the mine.
The Buckeye is the most westerly
of proven ore bodies, and the sue
cess attending the new exploratory
work at that point will tend to re-
newed activity on the west end, and
at intervening points.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-05-10
MINNESOTA 1907

ledge; The Commodore has been
looked upop az one Of the: principal
spokes in Virginia's industrial
wheel and the news naturally
causee furry of excitement
among our business fraternity,
whileaall unite in trusting that it
may be ehort-lived period of idle
ness. .S.5:2::'r >>~:,. -.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-05-10
AGAIN 1T WORK.

On Friday last the report was
heralded along the range that the
giant Mountain Iron property had
closed, but a better report was cir
culated yesterday, the mine having
resumed operations and commenc-
ed active shipments. The tempor-
ary shutdown is ascribed to lack
of boats.