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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-08-06

Ex.Secretary Boutwell's desertion
from the Republican party will leave
about as much of a hole as that made
by a hail stone In mid-ocean.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-08-06

Those blood hounds that were used
in the pursuit of Tracy might make
good blood sausage.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-08-06

Now Iowa Republicans have indor'
sed President Roosevelt's stand TO:
reciprocity with Cuba and his cleo
ton to the presidency in 1904.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-08-06
n

Mr.. Tracy has evidently taken the
absent treatment to good effect.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-08-06
OFFICIAL PAPER OF FERGUS COUNTY.
PUBLISHED wEEKLY BY
JOHN N. YROOMAN, Editor and Proprietor.
HALSEY R. WATSON, Business Manager.
LEwISTOwN, MONT, Aug. 6, 1902.

I would as soon think of doing bust.
ness without clerks as without adver-
Using.
JOHN WANAMAkER.
Nothing. except the mint, a make
money without advertising.
GLADSTONE.
When you pay more for the rent of
your business than for advertising
your business. you are pursuing a rash
policy. If you can do business let 1t
be known.
FRANKLIN.
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PoCANTiCO HILLS,

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FIRST CLASS COOK 20 SO to STANFORD. Conn
wa-'s a.. b,>t o. fricfs C,N &C. Ire.
Mrs l. Sl.Il. 10 st I'D 81,
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ENcELLENT PARiORMAID wAn;ss position In
private "a n1y IN city city references L. s.,
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SITUATIONS w,>Trp NNIS.

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SWf DISH COON for sail nftyrtc aNuy 20 70
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SWEDISH COOK tor rn'n'e farh, In city.
good wA.sS references ftI nod
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+ MAJESTIC.
CENTRAL PARK WEST
AT
Submissions ST.

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,hat. a, hs eloicrc thr hoteI vail be con-
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Vi Ais.

p. n MACY & CO. WANT CASH
Bows Of ne, acrenan,el 4 good ad.
dress. Cool chance tor Advancement
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worId Ike rys'ion IN private family IN cry satls'
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W. - A---.N. 10 EAM INd 81
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TtRSr ItNSS NAt Isl - usu.s a p,sion In
private laual o. CtS tr.rtv.rs j.. !. uIA ~!
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Evening journal., 1902-01-01
ENTER 1902

The Evening Journal wishes its
readers and patrons a happy new year
Looking back over the twelvemonth
Just past we can take pride In our
progress. In material success our
gain in one year has been remarkable,
and with becoming modcsty We think
we may say that this paper is regarded
as factor In the progress Of the
State and the city in which 1t is pub
lished.
We wish to do better in 1905. and .
this end we wish the hearty co-opera-
tion Of all those who are interested in
civic virtue. and in encouraging those
Influences which make for a more en-
lightened and virtuous people.
On questions Of the day the Evening
Journal may occasionally err. since it
is the product OF fallible beings. but il
will never Intentionally shield wrong
doers. Il win not apologize for crime
and inefficiency II we have any
friends who wish protection from JUS
tice then we wish TO declare that such
friendship is not desired
Politically We shall say what APP
pears to be the truth. and there is no
money-bag large enough to hold the
bribe we win accept We take II that
our readers want the news and AL
the news that is fit TO print and this
is our first consideration. What We
shall say say editorlally will be in
spired by a desire to discuss public
questions honestly. and 70 lead 70
sound conclusions. And so, we enter
the new year.
Evening journal., 1902-01-01

OF one-sided development Governor
Shaw was ignorant Of the world out
side of Denison. Iowa. except as he
had read Of IL. until 1895, when he
stumped his State for sound money.
He has had no experience OF public af-
fairs except In his two terms as Gov
ernor of an agricultural State.
But these apparent drawbacks. which
weighed heavily with the protesting
Wall street fnanciers. should not, and
will not, weigh with the people. 1t is
an agreeable change to have as Direc-
tor of the nations finances a man who
has never breathed the tainted atmos-
phere Of Wall street, a man who has
acquired a fortune in the old-fashioned
way and in an Old-fashioned
community, a man who, in his tastes
aud habits. is representative OF that
great body OF simple. thrifty, moral,
progressive American men and women
wno are described collectively as the
people"
Evening journal., 1902-01-01
WfiIMS OF SOME WOMEN
WHILE IN THE CITY BANKS

This is the time of year when al
most every baeker in Wilmington is
expected to and does make a few de-
yiations from his usual course of busi-
ness for the accommodation OF the
women with a check book. In these
days of trust companies there are
many women who have permanent
accounts to draw upon, and who are
particular about making even small
payments for household or personal
accounts by check. The time has gone
by when men can laugh at women who
are said to be mystified when their
bank accounts are overdrawn, so long
as they have blank checks in their
bank books.
To the woman with a permanent
bank account the holiday season and a
flood of New Years bills make little
difference. 1t is the housewife who
has an account placed to her credit
only once a year that bank clerks are
busy with just now. Men of means
who prefer to keep some sort OF super
vision over their household expendl-
lures. but who dislike TO bother with
tradesmen's bills. find it more con-
venient to put a lump sum in bank at
the disposal of the wife just before the
holidays and give her a check book.
Evening journal., 1902-01-01

By glancing over the cancelled checks
they can tell pretty well where the
money goes. After the holiday pres
ents are all purchased and the years
bills paid the special account is
closed. OF course. banks are not solici-
tous of these temporary deposits, but
they have scores of them. The benefit
of dormant accounts is generally un-
derstood.
When woman with a shopping ac-
count goes to the bank to draw cash
she usually wants anywhere from $40
to 800. and she asks for it in brand
new bills or specie. Women who, for
various reasons, prefer to make holi-
day gifts OF money to little folk or to
servants. ask for new coin.
In selecting her bank, if permitted
the right of selection, a woman natu-
rally turns to the one that shows the
most solicitation for her individual
comfort. Some of the banks under
stand this. and have inviting little
reception rooms, where women can sit
at a private desk and write a letter, If
they choose, while a special clerk gets
their money for them. Women object
to taking their turn in line at the
cashiers window. no matter whether
they are in a hurry or not
Evening journal., 1902-01-01
HERoIsM AT A FIRE.
The Result When Neither Girl Would
Climb Down First.


Not long ago hotel was partially
burned and was the scene Of some sen
satlonal' escapes as well as Of more
than one death. A young woman was
telling of her experiences on that
night, when she and n friend occupied
q room on the third floor They had
been talking until q late hour. when
they were startled by the cry Of 'Firer'
eve jumped up" said the girl, "and
rushed to the door. Flames filed the
corridor. The elevator shaft and the
fire escapes were quite cut off from us.
and nothing remained for the people
on our side but to use the windows.
AS Kate and ! stared out at the red
glow In horror one or two people pass.
ed the windows, letting themselves
down by the ropes. We looked out at
them, dazed for a moment and the
crowd below shouted, Don't jumpr
Then my brain cleared. / am pretty
good at climbing, and somehow the
idea Of my being injured never enter
ed my head. l said to Kate: 'Qulckl
Take the rope and let yourself DOWN.
Kate turned to me and said quietly,
but firmly: 4 am stronger than you.
You go first
:" 1 won't said !, with insinuating
contempt. You know / can always
take care Of myself
"T shant go first said Kate.
"TheE we both lost our tempers.
Kate said, your chief fault always
was obstnacy.'
"'Oh,' said she in whitening scorn,
and you're not at all obstinate. stay
ing up here to burn!
zone form after another passed the
window. The flames shone brighter
than ever. was furious at Kate and
she at me. We shook our fists at each
other. The crowd shouted. Don't
Jump and | shrieked back at them:
Pm not going to jump. you idlots It's
Kate's faultv
"Really, when / think of the names
we called each other, standing there
with death creeping closer every mo-
ment, blush The crowd yelled fran
tically. I won't so iirstr l shouted at
Kate.
"I won't stir an inchP she shricked
at me.
"'Then wen dieg cried melodra-
matically.
"'Don't be fooll Take the roper
she yelled.
"'Nov I shouted. Just then there
was a great shove at the door, and the
firemen shouted in the corridor, It's all
out" Kate and fell into each others
arms Historically. We vowed never
to speak of our idiocy, but we have a
sense of humor, and so we've both told
the story Of our heroism. New York
Tribune
Evening journal., 1902-01-01
VOLUNTARY WAGE INCREASE

The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Company has voluntarily increased the
wages OF its employees This an
nouncement will mean much to the
men and their families. Coming as
the voluntary act OF the company It is
graceful recognition of appreciation
of the services OF the employees. It is
said that the Pennsylvania company
intends to reward It's employees in the
same manner. and IL is a matter for
general congratulation. There is no
class of men upon which there is
greater responsibility. From switch
man TO train dispatcher every man
carries upon his shoulders the burden
of human lives. While the passengers
are asleep in their comfortable berths,
a false order or a misplaced switch
would mean death and destruction.
And notwithstanding all the care ex-
ercised. trainmen must make time;
every minute must be accounted for
and discharge for lnefflciency is al
ways hanging over the head of the
man who does not keep his head clear
or who falters.
II is this continued fearful RESPONSE
bility that ages men In the service,
and which frequently racks the nerves
of those who are most faithful. The
companies are constantly adding to
the equipment OF those agencies for
safeguarding life. and greater care Is
being exercised in the selection and
training Of the men. They must be
physically sound, men ofgood judgment
and temperate habits and IL is meet
that such men should have ample COM
pensation.
The old days Of dare devil engine
driving. Of occasional drunkenness on
the part OF employees is past. You can
get any kind Of men you want for a
given service II you pay them and care
for them properly. and the various
railroad managements have adopted
this idea.
Il is pleasant to note that in these
days wages are being raised volun-
tarily by corporations more often than
they ara by strikes. II is an evil
idenco that in many instances misun-
derstandings between corporations
and their employees are unnecessary.
Frequently a strike really prevents an
increase of wages, since 1t entails such
loss that the company cannot afford
IT, Il is always a pleasure TO see
wages raised; il is an additional pleas
ure TO soc this done as the voluntary
act of the employers.
Evening journal., 1902-01-01
Economical.

A good story is related of an English
theatrical manager who, by thrift and
hard work, had amassed fortune.
Previous TO the production Of one
play the stage carpenters had to repair
a trap, and the head carpenter went to
the manager and informed him that it
could not be done in the dark.
"Well, lad. thee won't have t gas"
answered the manager Here, TAX
this and buy a candle"
And he handed him a halfpenny.
The carpenter pleaded that they
wanted two in order TO get sufficient
light.
NHow long will t job TAX thee?"
asked the manager.
"About ten minutes" was the reply.
"Then cut { candle in two" was the
answer. "Thee won't have any more
money"
Evening journal., 1902-01-01
WAYFARER'S NOTEBOOK
Allls Forgiven

MI Is Forgiven
The West Eighth street line of the
Wilmington City Railway Company
has made good 1t happened In this
way: A large company of shooters
participated in the Philadelphia New
Years celebration ntil a. m, New
Years Day. and upon arrival home at
a. m. they were greeted by COM
Portable car.
"All aboard" cried the sleepX con-
ductor.
No invites are needed" was the re-
ply Of one fellow who added that he
always walked to Eighth ana Broome
streets at ? a. m.
What do l say about this evidence
of railway generosity? I think l owe
this company an apology"
The Wayfarer Joined in the laughter.
Evening journal., 1902-01-01
FUN FOR THE DINNER TABLE
suggestions by Which Hostess Can
"MnISe" Conversation.

A hostess always finds that It re-
quires more tact TO keep the ball of
conversation rolling while her guests
are at table than any other time. The
following suggestions may prove of
value as an ice breaker:
To each guest give a card on one side
Of which is a dainty pen and ink
sketch Of some vegetable, an artistic
bunch of celery, lettuce or fruit. On
the opposite side have the heading:
"How SOME OTHER PEOPLE ATE"
Below have the following statements,
the descriptions to be answered by
words ending in "ate:"
No. I never ate alone-Associate.
No. never ate with bis superiors-
Subordinate.
No. 3 ate very daintily-Delicate.
No. ate in the most lusty way-In-
vigorate.
No. ate like somebody else-Imi-
tate.
No. ate so that he constantly grew
worse -Deteriorate.
No. ate in high places-Elevate.
No. s ate in a way that compelled at
tentlon-F -Fascinate.
No. o ate with other representatives,
Delegate.
No. 10 ate with the politicians-Can
didate.
No. II never ate today what he could
leave until -Procrastinate.
No. Il ate so that his food was well
chewed- Masticate.
No. 13 ate more than was necessary
Exaggerate.
No. II was always the last one to eat
-Terminate.-Wha to Eat.
Evening journal., 1902-01-01

contracts with lighting companies, and
the courts at times have declared them
null. on the ground that for one set Of
officials to enter into agreements bind
ing their successors for such a period
is against public policy. It would
be nice point to raise in this
instance. but we trust that It viii
not be necessary to enter into any
legal contest over IT, It has reached a
point when one court could be kept
busy regulating, supervising and cor
recting the acts OF our officials.
Evening journal., 1902-01-01
NEW YoRKs WELCOME TO 1902
Streets Were Crowded and the Din
Was Terrlfic.

New York. Jan. with services
OF prayer and song, with tolling Of
bells and ringing of chimes; with the
blare of thousands of horns and the
sharp crack of revolver and pistol
shots: with the screeching of whistles
and cries from the throats of thou
sands. the old year was bade farewell
and the new year welcomed last mid
night Watch night services were
held in many of the churches through
out Greater New York. and many
chimes rang their farewell to the old
year and greetings to the new.
Old Trinity and its chimes we're the
principal magnet for the horn-blowing
crowd in the down town portion of
the city. Thousands gathered about
the historic old church. The scenes
about Grace Church and in Herald
Square were similar ones The din,
too, in the "tenderloin" early in the
evening was terrific But the noise
and confusion that broke loose from
steam whistles to horns on the stroke
of midnight was the climax of the
celebration.
Evening journal., 1902-01-01
NORTHERN PACIFIC WINS SUIT
Injunction to Prevent Road Merging
With Other Concerns Dissolved.

With other concerns DlS6olNou'
Minneapolis. Mimi, Jan. Judge
William Lochren, of the United
States circuit court, yesterday dis
solved the temporary injunction is
sued in the case of Peter Power
against the Northern Pacific Railway
company by Judge Elliott. of the dis
trict court OF Henrepin county on
Monday. The injunction which was
dissolved by the order OF Judge
Lochren restrained the Northern Pa
cifc Railway company from issuing
any evidences OF Indebtedness to re-
tire the preferred stock of the COM
pany or to retire the preferred stock
in any other manner than by the use
of the surplus net earnings Of the
road
II also restrained the Northern Pa
cifc Railway company and its OFF,
GERS from entering into any agreement
OF doing any act by which the road
would be consolidated or merged
through the medium of the Northern
Securities company, with the Great
Northern or the Burlington, OF either
OF them
Evening journal., 1902-01-01
WELL DONE. MIR. MAYOR

Mayor Fisher refuses TO sign the
contracts for lighting the city, on the
ground that the ten-year period is too
long. Whether the award can be made
without his approval is an open ques-
ton but his action is the only proper
one. and will meet with the approval
of a majority of the taxablos Of the
city.
Why the Street and Sewer Commits
sion should have chosen the ten-year
period. when the same contract might
have been made for a period covering
six years, is uneNplainable. We can
see that perhaps better terms could be
made by entering into contract COW
ering a period of few years, since
whatever company does the work must
make certain preparations costing a
considerable sum, but a period Of ten
years is an unreasonable length OF
time. and should not have been con-
sidered as an item in the contract.
There are several reasons for this
conclusion. Lighting is growing
cheaper year by year. and improve
ments are being made all the time
Suppose the city had entered into a
contract ten years ago for lighting oul
streets at the price which ruled then
and with the same lights as are now
contemplated We should have beer
paying an exorbitant price during hal
that period for very poor lights. n,
one can say that perfection has ye
beer, reached. but there Is a probabil
ity that in less than ten years tn,
whole system OF municipal llghtinl
will undergo a change. and that It will
be better and cheaper.
Il is safe to say that the concerns il
making their bids are estimating OF
the present basis, and are not takin
into consideration possible improve
ments which would cheaper the cos
to them. Il is safe to conclude that a
the end OF six years the city coul
make another contract equally as ad
vantaeeous as the one at present unde
consideration. and there is no need {
tying our hands for a decade.
Ten years ago the Welsbach ligf
was little more than toy; today it
a very good light In ten years thei
have been many improvements to elei
trio lighting, and what are we to e1
pect in the next ten years? There ma
be a new system Of lighting alt
gether. one that will be better al
greatly reduce the cost OF production
Il is absurd, then. to bind the city
any contract Of this nature for
long a period. and we are glad that q
Mayor has the good sense to see it, al
the nerve to put his foot down II
shall be successful in his contentic
the city will be the beneficiary. and {
people should now express themsell
emphatically.
In number Of instances cities ha
been induced to enter into ten-y,
Evening journal., 1902-01-01
CONTEST FoR JuDeEsHlp ENDED
There Was no Evidence Of Fraud In
Election Of cambria's Judge.

There Was no Evidence Of Fraud In
Election Of cambra's Judge.
Johnstown. Pa, Jan. 1.-The Barker
O'Conner contest for the judgeship OF
Cambria county has been declared off.
The contest court met yesterday at
Ebensburg. at which time the attor-
neys for Mr.. O'Conner stated that they
had not been able to obtain sufficient
evidence to establish fraud in the pc
tition Of Mr.. Barker asking for con-
test. That rule was quashed and the
answer OF Mr.. O'Conner to the notice
OF contest was filed. It was a volum-
inous document. 2S typewriter pages.
At this point was sprung the sensation
OF calling on the fight. The court
asked the attorneys OF the contestant.
Judge Barker, if they had any evidence
to present to substantiate their
charges that Mr.. O'Conner had been
elected by fraud. They answered that
they had not. The court thereupon
stated that, while a contestant, having
once started a contest, could not with
draw, If no testimony vas forthcoming
II fell for lack Of evidence. The court
then formulated a decree to the effect
that no evidence to the contrary hav-
ing been produced they found Francis
J. O'Conner had been legally elected
Judge of Cambria county, and the con
test was over.