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Fergus County argus., 1902-12-24
some British Lawmaking.

II may surprise some folks to learn
that plenty OF British laws have been
drawn up so carelessly and written in
such muddled language that they are
quite useless for their intended pur-
pose.
One of the acts passed In George
ILLS reign, for instance, states that
the proceeds Of penalties were to be
given half to the informer and half to
the poor of the parish. The absurdity
lies in the fact that the only penalty
which could be inflicted was one of
transportation for fourteen years.
In 1865 a well known q. G. created
a lot Of amusement by proposing an
amendment worded as follows: Every
dog found trespassing on inclosed land
unaccompanied by the registered own
er OF such dog or other person, who
shall on being asked for his true name
and address may be then and there
destroyed by such occupier or by his
orders" This gem Of meanlnglessness
was, however, not passed. Tit
Bits.
Fergus County argus., 1902-12-24
Aladdin's Wealth Surpassed.

In q review Of the mining industry
o. Montana, in a special Christmas
edition published Sunday, the Helena
Record has the following to say of
the Fergus county mines:
The mountains, which possess a
wealth greater than Aladdin ever
dreamed OF are the Big Snowies, the
Judith range and the North and
South Moccasins. Every separate
peak seems to indicate the presence
of vast deposit Of low grade gold
ore-perfect mountains of ore,"
such as We read about in other
climes. Nor is 1t all a prospect, as
the famous New Year, Gilt Edge and
Spotted Horse mines bear witness.
More capital, better transportation
facilities and more modern methods
and machinery are all that are need
ed, in the opinion of some of the best
mining men In the county, to enable
Fergus county to show forth to the
world some of the most wonderful
gold mines ever uncovered. Lead,
silver and copper propositions are al
so not lacking and bid fair to
eventually outlive many we'll known
mines of today.
Over thirty thousand mining claims
have been recorded in Jefferson
county.
Fergus County argus., 1902-12-24
o'coNNELl's GOODNESS
A story of the Irish Liberator and u
Falling Floor,


Daniel 0'Connell was once address
ing an enormous meeting I'm King,
town, and the crowd was so large tia;
fear was felt for the safety of IN,
building. AS he was about to speak a
gentleman ascended the platform and
said. trembling with fear. "Libcrator.
the fioor is giving way! The beams nre
cracking. and we shall all fall through
in a few minutes" II is not given TO
many men to live through such mo-
ments as 0'Connell lived through as he
rose to address the meeting nor to pre-.
serve such magnificent courage in the
face Of great peril. Warning the man
to keep quiet, the liberator said. 81 find
this room too small 10 contain the mum.
Der who desire to come In. so we must
therefore leave 1t and hold the meeting
outside" A few rose to leave, but the
hall was still packed, and then 0'Con-
nell said: "Then I will tell you the
truth. You are Irishmen and therefore
brave men. The floor Is giving way,
and we must leave this room ut once.
II there is a panic and rush to the
door, we shall all be precipltated into
the room below. but II you obey my
orders we shall be safe. Let the dozen
men nearest the door go quietly out,
then the next dozen. and so on until all
have gone / shall be the last to leave"
The Irishmen followed the advice, the
hall was quickly cleared. and as o'Con-
nell walked across the floor the broken
beams gave way.-0xford Chronicle.
Fergus County argus., 1902-12-24
Have You MysophobiaP

Mysophobia is the scientific name for
complaint the symptoms of which
are familiar to every one. Morbid fas-
tidiousness" would be a roundabout
way Of expressing the same failing. "A
person suffering from mysophobia,"
says medical journal, ION taking his
seat at table begins by scrutinizing
closely every article placed there for
his use. He holds his tumbler up to
the light to see IL it is free from finger
marks he scans his napkin to make
sure that It Is immaculate, and one
by one each object is critically passed
In review. In advanced cases the suf-
ferer mechanically wipes the various
articles, using the napkin for the pur.
pose." But there is compensation in
everything. and what may be an an
noying idiosyncrasy in guest be-
comes an undeniable virtue in do
mestic servant.-Chicago News.
Fergus County argus., 1902-12-24
No ORense Intended.

A regular customer Of a certain coal
company dropped into the Office Of the
nrm one morning to make complaint.
"That coal you sold me for my furnace
a few weeks ago." he said, ''is the
worst have had In ten years. There's
great quantity Of slate in 1t, and
what isn't slate runs to clinkers."
"Sorry to hear It. Mr.. Williams" said
the man inside the railing. 'l'll make
q memorandum Of 1t. Perhaps the
company will give you rebate on It"
Taking a slip Of paper. he wrote
few words on 1t and hung It on hook.
The customer, happening to glance
at the slip Of paper. saw this: &c. G.
Williams. Bad egg"
$50 I'm bad egg. am r. he asked.
reddening with indignation.
"Oh, not at all, Mr.. Williams" hasti-
ly explained the clerk. '.That means
that the egg coal we sold you turns
out to be bad"
And the customer reddened again,
but not from indignation.
Fergus County argus., 1902-12-24
FEEDING THE ANIMALS.
nsw soms wfId Captive. Act wSe.
Mealtime Arrive.


An animal is almost as demonstratiye
when he Is hungry as when he is in n
rage. They are both natural feelings
and he sees no reason for Disgusting
them. Human beings who are affected
In the same way as animals 10y hunger
pay tribute to civilization by not LET.
ting this appear. At an animal show
In this city the wild occupants OF the
cages get very wild when the hour
comes for them to be fed. A truck
laden with meat and vegetables In
wheeled around. Long before IL gets TO
their cages the lions act as IL beside
themselves over the maddenlng pros
pect of food. The cages are very small,
and yet lion and lloness will often be
In one. They tear from one side to the
other, the lion jumping over the body
Of the lioness rather than make '1on-
ger trip around" Though they ought
to have learned that each will get a
share, they both plunge for the great
chunk of meat. Once they get II they
eat 1t with a certain intensity, but de-
liberation.
The hyenas, Founders" of the AMI
NAL realm, are horribly greedy and
will steal from each other every
chance they get. The apes, the ''snobs"
Of animal kind, are rather fastidious, II
greedy. The ostrich, large, robust bird
that 1t is, awaits Its food with much
stolidity and when 1t gets its head Of
cabbage pecks at 1t in a most con-
tained, ladylike fashion. The stolcal
elephant Is a placid eater also.-New
York Times.
Fergus County argus., 1902-12-24
A Mysttc Volume.

A good story is told of the Russian
police. who are very careful lest any
literature of an atheistlc character
shall fall into the hands Of the peas
ants.
A peasant in the province Of Minsk
went to a publishers shop and asked
for Bible. Unwittingly the shopman
gave him an algebra primer.
On opening the book when he reach
ed home, the peasant was surprised to
find 1t full Of mystic signs and hero
glyphics. The peasant showed 1t to a
policeman. who felt convinced that the
signs were Of an extremely freethink-
Ing character" and 30 arrested the
owner.
At the trial the peasant was dis
charged. and the policeman. instead Of
being rewarded for his religious zeal.
was reprimanded.
Fergus County argus., 1902-12-24
Ebony, the Wood of Kings.

While many of the hardwoods In use
at the present day are of comparatively
recent introduction, ebony was known
and highly esteemed by a number of
ancient races and used by them for
kingly and other purposes. While the
name ebony is given to the wood of
several varieties of trees, all kinds are
Of great density and dark color, the
heaviest varieties being, as a rule, also
the darkest. There are three varieties
Of ebony well known in the trade. The
ebony from the Gaboon coast Of Africa
is the darkest. The Madagascar ebony
IL the densest. The Macassar ebony
furnishes the largest pieces. London 10
still the chief mart for this wood. and
from there 1t Is shipped to the various
countries In which 1t Ii used for manu-
featuring purposes. - Popular Me-
chanics.
Fergus County argus., 1902-12-24
Free! Free!
Read the Anaconda Standord's
Splendid Premium Offer. ...

Many are the expressions of praise
and commendation which come from
those who have taken advantage OF
the Anaconda Standards premium Of
fer to all subscribers, whether old or
new, who pay for years subscrip-
tion in advance. The book this year
Is entitled ireland In Pictures" and
II is one Of the most artistic and in
teresting art books the Standard has
yet been able to furnish it's patrons.
rhe volume contains 400 magnificent
photographs of the beauties of the
Emerald isle, comprising views Of the
most famous buildings. historic
places, romantic scenery. venerable
ruins. rich art treasures, etc. Accom-
panying the views are historical and
descriptive sketches.
II Is the consensus OF opinion OF
the old patrons of the Standard that
the Standard itself is its own best
premium. Whatever may be said In
behalf of other newspapers, the read.
ers of the Standard have learned that
by subscribing for the Standard they
get the leading newspaper OF Mon.
tana. Not only do subscribers get
the leading paper OF aontana, but
they get the best newspaper In the
northwest-the most original produc.
ton between Chicago and San Fran
cisco. The Standard has its own art
plant and makes its own pictures.
Besides the Standard for whole
year. a ten dollar bill brings you the
beautiful art book. ireland in Pic
lures" This book would make very
acceptable Christmas present. and
now Is the time to secure 1t.
ADDRESS
Standard Publishing Co..
Fergus County argus., 1902-12-24
Tho Deterior.tins Turkish Lady.

Eating sweetmeats. smoking ciga.
rettes, scolding the slaves and talking
scandal are the chief diversions Of the
Turkish lady. with now and then a WIS.,
1t to a low class theater, and her ply.
sique, and with 1t that Of the race. Is
rapidly deteriorating for want Of fresh
air and exercise. The much disputed
question as to whether woman is the
possessor Of an immortal soul has left
its mark on the female population.
They have ceased to base any great
hopes on such an uncertainty and live,
feed and behave so like the beasts that
perish" that to the fiippant modern
Turk 1t seems that, II endowed with
souls at all, they must be SO small as
to be scarcely worth the trouble Of
saving.-Chambers' Magazine.
Fergus County argus., 1902-12-24
ELEGANT NEW FIXTURES.
c. n. Williams Adorns His Drug
Store with New Furnishings.

The new fixtures for the drug store
of c. H. Williams arrived and were
set up during the past week and
make the interior Of Mr.. Williams
place one of the most elegant in the
state.
The furniture is of oak, the best
obtainable. and has a shelving capa'
city of 600 feet. The new snow cases
are twenty feet In length, made Of
plate glass and beautifully finished
oak.
The future of Lewistown can best
be gauged by the confidence which
her merchants have In her coming
Importance emphasized by the In
vestment of money for the best pos
sible improvements. Mr.. Williams
fixtures alone cost In the neighbor-
hood Of $2,500.
Fergus County argus., 1902-12-24
OIL Of Rattlesuakes.

In Pennsylvania the oil of rattle
snakes is preserved most carefully as
liniment especially good for sore joints
and for rheumatism. In procuring the
oil the dead snake is nailed head and
tail to board and cut open. The fat
is taken out and laid upon cloth in
the hot sun, from which the filtered oil
drips into Jar. From fear that the
reptile may have bitten itself the clear
oil is tested by dropping a portion Of 1t
into milk. II it floats in one globule, 1t
is regarded as unaffected; If, on the
other hand, 1t breaks into beads and
curdles the milk. 1t is judged to be poi
sonous and thrown away.
Fergus County argus., 1902-12-24
Good Clean Up In Alaska.

The Pioneer Mining company of
Nome has just completed the annual
cleanup, and declares a dividend of
6 per cent on a capitalization of $5,-
100000, leaving q reserve In the
treasury of $750,OO0 for future ex-
pansions and Improvements in the
spring. 1t has ueen decided to con-
meet the different properties by rail
from Nome to Circle City, involving
the construction Of eighty miles of
road. This will open up an extensive
new mining country.
Fergus County argus., 1902-12-24
Better Than a Plaster.

A piece OF flannel dampened with
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound
on the affected parts, is better than
a plaster for lame back and for
pains in the side or cnest. Pain Balm
has no superior as liniment for the
relief of deep-seated. muscular and
rheumatic pains. For sale by c. IL
Williams.
Fergus County argus., 1902-12-24

'That old hen just seems to be burst
ing with PRIDE" remarked the farmers
dog.
"Pride? Nothing OF the sort. It's
eggs" replied the Leghorn rooster.
"She thinks she's financier. and she's
trying to stop laying until there's a
rise In price. ce."-Exchange.
Fergus County argus., 1902-12-24
Satisfaction.

Casey-Kelly called me a loyer, but
OF got satisfaction out av him.
Rooney-Ye did2
Casey-Oi did! He knocked out two
nv me teeth thot how bin throubling me
fer months.-Puck.
Fergus County argus., 1902-12-24
Entertained Her.

"Did Miss Gaddy entertain your pro-
posalT asked the close friend.
"No." was the sad answer. 1T
seemed to work just the other way
Exchange.
Fergus County argus., 1902-12-24

The longest pendulum ever made
was 377 feet in length and was swung
from the second platform of the Eiffel
bower.
Fergus County argus., 1902-12-24
The Middle Class.

Society has been likeDed to barrel
of pork. The upper and lower layers
are sometimes a little tainted, but what
is between is always good.-Chicago
Tribune.
Fergus County argus., 1902-12-24

Old Santa Claus will take dinner
at the Lewistown hotel Tomorrow;
Join him. Dinner from 1880 a. m. to
5 p. m.
Fergus County argus., 1902-12-24
A Trip to Kendall.

The item hunter made trip to
Kendall Sunday and was shown
through the reduction plants of the
Barnes-King and Kendall mines by
courteous employees. AS with all
visitors to the thriving mining camp,
there was some surprise at the ex-
tent of the work already done, al
though a few weeks residence in the
county must necessarily prepare one
for the sights which will greet him
upon arriving there. The eyes of
the veriest novice can see that Ken
dali is in the incipiency of its growth
and that it is destined to be a great
camp in the very near future.
Mountains of pay ore, just being
Fergus County argus., 1902-12-24

Bride your tongue and you saddle
your temper.-New York Press.
Fergus County argus., 1902-12-24

Cast iron articles were first made In
England In the year 170Q
Fergus County argus., 1902-12-24
ThInks Company win be Organized.

Thinks Company win be Organized.
A big mining man who is in a po-
sition to know says that the work
is being actively pushed towards the
organization of the big mining COM
pany mentioned as rumor in last
weeks Argus. In speaking of 1t he
said: "The organization of such
company Of such proportions is
rather a delicate undertaking, likely
at any time, to be defeated by
change Of circumstances. and all any
man is able to say now is that the
movement is on foot with every rea-
sonable likelihood Of its becoming an
accomplished fact. II the deal goes
through, look out for tnere is certain
ly going to be something doing in
mining business in old Fergus"
Fergus County argus., 1902-12-24
An Optimistic Outlook.

Like all who have had practical ex-
perience in the mining business in
Fergus county John r. Cook has
great hopes of the unbounded future
of that industry in this county. He
thinks that the business here is yet
in its swadling clothes and has pos
sibilities of growth not possessed by
any other county in the world.
Great bodies of good ore, as yet prac-
tically untouched, but await the COM
ing of capital to transform 1t into the
pure yellow metal. 1t is the least ex-
plotted of any promising district in
the world and the time is not far dis.
tant when Butte will have formi-
dable rival here within the borders
of Fergus county.
Fergus County argus., 1902-12-24

opened up. and other mountains of
which 1t is very reasonable to sup
pose are equally as rich. scarcely
even prospected. cannot fail to i'm
press one that great amount of
treasure will be poured out into the
money marts OF the world from the
Fergus county eldorado within the
next few years.
Fergus County argus., 1902-12-24

The ARGUS does fine job printing.
Fergus County argus., 1902-12-24

Fine Job printing done at this office.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-18
Manufacturers and Importers .0(J I LET 
 nATn. CO11On Bros.

Ladies' Tailor-made Muslin
 Suits, outlet price, S3.oo up Dress Skirts, 75c White Duck Skirts, 45c Stylish Wash Suits, SI.5o up Ladies Braid Trimmed PercaIe
 Wrappers, 75c goods, outlet
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-18

Margaret, the nine months old daughter of Mir and Mrs Jeremiah, Sugrue of 155 Washington avenue, died this morning. The funeral will take place at o'clock tomorrow af- ternoon.
 The funeral of Louis A. Quien will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence of his par ents, MT and Mrs George Quien, 351 East Main street, with service at the house and interment ill Pine Grove cemetery.
 A new case of smallpox was discov- cred here to-day. The patient is Al bert Case, IS years old, of 21 Wood street. The place was quarantined this morning and fumigated this afternoon. Case has been removed to the isolation hospital.
 Dr c. H. Brown will lecture before the Waterbury Trained Nurses club at Friendly league hall tomorrow night at o'clock. This will be the closing lecture of the season. The club will reopen the fl rst week in Oc- tober.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-18
A. MaiIhiOf, I53 South Main Street

The following are prices that make our goods go: At lOc-Corset Covers. At 21ac-Ivory Fine Combs,
 from IOc. At 39c--AII styles OveralIs, Un-
 ion Make. At 5c.--Celluloid Collars, from
 l0c.
 All our Stock at Cost Price before moving.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-18
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the people who are working ten hours Der day should be given nine hours work and the same old wages they'd be happy.
 IF the manufacturers would give their hslp nine hours work for ten hours pay they would certainly have the good wishes of their help and they might not lose a darn cent in the long run.
 IF our Coffee is served at your table you'd be sure of happiness and good health in the family.
 IF the city would sell the Carrie Welton fountain end of the Green to Uncle Sam he could build a hand some postofice building and the city officials could use the proceeds paying off some of the taxpayers debt.
 IF Waterbury gets that new $4O0- OO0 hotel it may materialize about the same time the union depot is built.
 IF more people knew how much nicer our Tea and Coffee tastes than what the other fellows sell there would be more happiness in the city.
 IF the Waterbury baseball club could win every game, we honestly be- lieye there are knockers that wouldn't be satisfied at that
 IF Brother Cutler wins his case against his landlord land the trial is to come up soon) he will receive con gratulations from one of his former neighbors who wouldn't go back on that side of the street if he got rent gratis.
 IF you don't believe all our Ifs call for information at
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-18
Ladids' White Waists.

Al oOC, LdulGS Wlllle Lawn Waists, good quality, outlet price, SO At 75c, manufacturers con- signment of seveaal White Lawn Waists, tucked, en- broldery and lace trimmed, outlet price, 75, At o8c, Elegant Fine White Lawn Waists, solid tucked and insertion front, tucked back, also solid and hem- stitched back and front, and several other styles, all at o8t At SIPS, Ladies Fine White Lawn Waists, 6 rows of em- broidery with tucked front, alsotucked back, latest tuck ed cuffs and collars, a man. ufacturer's S2.oo line, but yet overstocked, several other styles equally good value, all at SI.2. At SI. go, several styles very fine Waists, special among them are a full line of sizes in a six insertion front, al- ternating with clusters of fine tucks, fine tucked sleeves, back, collar and cuffs, S2.5o value, choice SI.5 Fine Waists in solid embroid- cry fronts, grenadines and allover laces, with and with out elbow sleeves, at $I.75, $2.25, S2. 50, $500 and S3.5o some all sizes, others brok- en sizes; the manufacturers claim they are worth from S3o.oo per dozen to S72. .oo, and they show it; be on hand and see for yourself.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-18
Mems ljn derWear

At soc, we have the Mems White Un- derwear so many want to use with the white negligee shirts, long or short sleeves, drawers to match. At 5Oc, we carry I genuine two-thread Combed Egyptian Yarn Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers; shirts have French necks, looped cuffs: drawers have suspender tapes, pearl buttons, satin facing and double seats, value 69c.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-18
Mems NegIIgas Shirts

At 97c, some new lines of Mems White NegIgee Shirts, including Corded Madras, Oxfords and Pleated Front; all have separate cuffs, value $125. At 4Sc, Mems White Negligee Shirts, some with fancy Madras lace fronts, others are pleated, separate cuffs, value 75c.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-18
Special in Umbrellas

At $1OO, 100 26-inch Ladies' Taffeta Silk Umbrellas, paragon frame, German silver and pearl handles, value $1.50.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-18
.Bergin& Sons UNDERTAKERS, and PRACTICAL
 EMBALMERS.

The best equipped house in Connec- ticut, with everything needed for the business to be shown in warerooms, from the plainest line of goods to the most modern. Experienced and gen tlemanly help to attend to your wants day or night. Modern Hearses in black and white; rubber tired Hacks; rubber tired Ambulance on call. Night calls answered by Thomas F. Bergin, 75 South Elm street, or District office, 5 East Main street, or at residence, 1o2 Walnut street. Telephone at store Go3-4, at residence 33s-2 5ss~
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-18
The Miller &Peck Go
Ladies' Wash Skirts

At 49c, 100 Ladies' -F11la Dot Duck Skirts, trimmed with bands of white, value 75c. At 9Sc, Ladies' White Lawn Waists, allover embroidery, tucked back and front. At 7Ac, 50 pieces Corded Dimity in variety of coiors. value 121Ac. At 434c, p pieces Figured Lawns, val ue Scs
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-18
Ladies COIOred Waists.

x0A ~A W AkS ICs At 25c, Ladies Laundered Per-
 cale Waists, solid colors and
 stripes, manufactuerer's line
 all 25c At soc, 300 Percale and Dim-
 ito Shirt Waists, great value for 75c and SI.oo, outlet
 price, 5oc At o8e-Greatest values ever
 shown in fine Silk, Ging-
 ham, Dimity, Lawn and
 Percale Waists, sI.5o and
 S2.oo values, Choice o8c At SI.25-2oo extra fine Silk
 Gingham Waists, several
 styles, lace and embroidery
 trimmed and Gibson styles,
 g. and S2.5o kinds, choice SI.25 At sI.5o-Novelties in Real
 Grass Linen and Lawn
 Waists, s2.5o and $500
 klhas, TOT SI.5o
 Ladies' Silk Waists, A S2.5 O. Ladies' White,
 Black and all colors Moire
 Waists, latest make, S4.oo goods, outlet price g.. 50 At S2. 5o-Manufac turer's line
 Taffeta Silk Waists, color assortment broken, worth
 s4.oo s2. go At S4. o8- Stylish Taffeta and
 Moire Silk Waists, Gibson and other styles, manufact- urer's real price S7.5o,
 Outlet price S4.o8
 Drawers, Ladies tucked trimmed Draw
 CTS I4c Ladies' fine tucked hemstitched and lace trimmed draWers, from 3oc 23c Ladies fine double insertion and hemstitched trimmed drawers. from soc ROC
 Corset Covers, Ladies corset covers, lace trimmed, from I5c Ioc Ladies lace trimmed Margue- rite corset covers, from 25c I4c Ladies fine Marguerite corset covers with 4 rows of ver- tical lace inseKtion, from BOG 2sc Ladies' zoe Hamburg and lace trimmed corset covers 3zc The above are items picked at at random. Call and see the fine, it will pay you for your time.
 Lawns and Dimities Were Ioc Outlet price 5c Fine dress ginghams, from I21ac 524c Mems soc fine fast black Un- der Shirts. Outlet price 25c Boys 25c Suspenders Ioc Velencienes faces, per dog yds I2c Genuine bargains in every de- partment sent in by Manufacturers and Importers all at outlet prices at