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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-31

If the starving miners babies In
the hard coal districts could talk they
would demand arbitration.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-31

Gen. Miles will carry his most gor-
geous uniforms along when he goes to
the Philippines. He proposes to daz-
zle the little brown people into peace.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-31

Bartholin will find Frank Duncan an
expert artist in his own line Of bust
ness. The latter is disappearist who
has no rival short of Mr.. P. Grove of
Omaha.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-31

Electricity and gas, fortunately for
the eastern states, are evolved from
soft coal.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-31

Gen. Miles may try to negotiate a
peace in the Philippines la Kitche-
ner. and come home to claim a presi-
Dental triumph, or boom, as it is
called nowadays.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-31

The French physicians, with an eye
on Chicago, say that education breeds
insanity.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-31

The republicans are trying to save
Vermont, and Tuesday is the fateful
day
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-31

Dowie wants 1.-THE payers rather
than believers. He will accept the
latter if they will also become the for
mar
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-31

Some of the corn in the great corn
states will have to be shucked on
horseback, 1t is so high.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-31

The backbone of the summer has
been slightly dislocated.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-31

John ". Gates spends part of the
40 per cent of his time at Saratoga.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-31

The advertising magazine is fast be.
coming a plumb nuisance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-31

The widest-open town in the coun-
try is Saratoga.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-31

The Panama hat has a bedraggled
appearance
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-31

In free advertising few outrank J.
p Morgan.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-31

John W. Gates no longer smokes
Coloradoes.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-18

As was expected Mr.. Bryan did not
enjoy the turning down given him and
the X. C. platform by the Indiana
Democrats. In a recent issue of the
Commoner he comments as follows:
THE Democrats of Indiana have adopt
ed a good platform. but they have per-
mitted the recognizing element to win
a victory which will ALLEVIATE more
Democrats than II will draw back to
the party. While the platform de-
nounces the Fowler bill and the trusts
and takes a strong position on the
question of Imperialism, the failure Of
the party to reaffirm the Kansas City
platform shows that the men who con.
trolled the convention we're either out
of harmony with the majority Of the
party or too timid to give voice TO the
convictions of the voters. The Repub
lican papers have seized upon the &C.
tion OF the convention as an evidence
that the party has gone back to the
Cleveland regime, and while this is
not true there is enough evidence OF
1t to excite suspicion among those
who made heroic sacrifices in 1896 to
save the party from destruction"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-18

We will probably not hear much
about militarism in the coming cam.
paign. Among the many visions that
used to take possession of W. ]. Bry-
an was one that military would be
substituted for civil authority and that
large Notifications would be establish
ed near our large cities as a result
OF raising the limit to which the army
would be increased. The reduction
of the army by 10000 troops will be
followed by similar orders as fast as
the soldiers can be dispensed with.
The greatest menace to this country
are the demagogues. who for personal
or political purposes r en%deavoring
to foment strife and discomfort among
the masses.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-18

Peace in South Africa will bring in.
to full production again the wonderful
gold mines of that region. 1t vas OH,
ly in 1888 that gold was discovered
in the johannesburg mines. In tina,
and the following year the output was
about $4,000. In 1898 it was about
$55,00O,O0O. since which time work
has been practically suspended. The
gold production OF the Rand mines
since their discovery has been over
5000. 900 900. and expert surveys show
gold in sight amounting to $500.
600. 600. South Africa is likely to sur
pass Alaska as a gold producer until
quartz mines are opened in our Nor.
thern possessions.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-18
PROSPECTS oE A RAILROAD.

The visit to Lewistown last week of
the leading officials and those financial
ly interested in the Montana railroad
has again revived interest and discus
sion in a road for Lewistown in the
near future. While II is always best
to be a little skeptical and consery.
alive in speaking of railroad prospects
the representatives of the Montana
line gave a number of citizens reason
to believe that the road might pos
sibly build in here this season, at least
in the near future. Mr.. Moore, the
financial hacker of the road, is great
ly impressed with the Judith Basin
and its resources and the mining pos.
sibilties of our mountains. He was
greatly surprised to find such a -four
ishing city as Lewistown nestled in
this valley and firms carrying such
large stocks of merchandise.
What conclusions the officials reach
ed after their visit here and making
many inquiries regarding terminal ia.
%cilities. may be known very soon.
Should they decide to extend the
road to Lewistown and ask for some
concessions or assistance we think
our citizens should meet them in n
magnanimous spirit. for we believe the
making of Lewistown a terminal for
this road. at least for many years to
come, would not only insure the Sc.
curity and permanency of the city,
but prove more beneficial than the
mere passing through of any one of
the trans-continental roads. Further
more, it would insure the coming OF
other roads at a future period in their
passage to the coast. But there will
be time to act when something definite
is developed.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-18
Is NOM A LAW.

The irrigation bill passed the house
lalt Friday and has been signed by
President Roosevelt. 1t will go down
in history as one of the great achieve
ments of a Republican congress and
a Republican president whose loyalty
to the far west can never be ques-
toned. But for the latter's strong
recommendation in his first message
to congress and his personal efforts at
the critical period of debate favorable
action might have been deferred for
a number Of years. The passage of
the bill by the overwhelming majority
Of lag to IS was a surprise even to
the most sanguine.
Although there was a natural pre-
JUDGE in the far east and the middle
west against government aid in re-
claiming the arid lands. it seems to
have been overcome by the hard work
and strong arguments presented by
the friends of the measure. Time will
demonstrate that the money spent for
this purpose will not only prove of
invaluable benefit to the great west
but to the whole country.
Among the great schemes for con-
verting vast tracts oil land into hab.
liable abodes of farmers and stock.
men in this state is the building Of
st. Mary's canal This will prove a
! gigantic undertaking and 1t may be
some years Its Inauguration and
completion. but the amount Of land
that can be reclaimed. according to
the report Of competent engineers, will
warrant its construction.
While this measure is not all that
could be desired. 1t is the initiatory
step in the desired direction. II sub
stantial results follow 1t will not be
so difficult to secur government ap.
preparations in the future. The Ma.
tional Irrigation association is deserv.
ing of a great deal of credit for the
work it has done in agitating the ques
ton. as we'll as all members of con
gress from the states interested.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-18

The majority of Republicans will
stand by President Roosevelt in his
demand that congress do something
for the relief of Cuba in the way of
tariff reduction on imports from the
island. In the proposed twenty per
cent reduction there is little danger OF
harm to the sugar beet interests of this
country or to any other. 1t is difficult
to understand how Republicans who
revere the name of Mckinley can turn
a deaf ear to his wishes so forcibly
recalled by his in office. II
We are under moral obligations to as.
sist Cuba in getting on her feet il
should be met promptly and honor
ably.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-18

The inconsistency of the Democrat.
ic position as regards the Filipinos is
well illustrated in the plank of the
Indiana Democrats treating of this
question. It says that the Filipinos
ing our civilization. yet demands that
the United States shall assist these
dangerous people to organize a gov.
eminent of their own. They are very
undesirable and a n to or in.
stitutions owing to their ignorance
and barbarous habits. yet they might
set up a government of their Owl with
a little assistance according to this
view.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-18

urate a new party based IN socialism
and on all that it implies, a great mis-
take has been made. When the prop
osition was voted upon at Denver con-
siderable opposition was developed and
the majority was not such as to give
encouragement or warrant undivided
support in the future. There were
many who rightly believe that labor
organizations should stand aloof from
all political action; that to encourage
1t within their orders is foreign to
their object and likely to create dis
sensions, jealousies, rivalries and pos
sibly disintegration. Even II independ-
ent political action we're deemed ad-
visable there are many in the various
labor organizations of the country
who do not believe in socialism as a
remedy for the grievances of work
ingmen. 1t is a pernicious and vicious
doctrine which would ultimately lead
to anarchy II an attempt was made to
put it into practice. which will never
be done.
There are millions of Republicans in
the trades and labor organizations of
the country who will have no sympa-
thy with this movement and who be-
lieve the party to which they adhere
has done and Is doing much for the
cause Of labor. They have seen in
dependent parties come and go In a
few brief years without accomplishing
anything for the public good. History
will repeat itself. There is room in
this country for but two strong par
ties, which trace their birth to epochs
in the nations history. The aim of
both is the welfare of the entire coun-
try. II remains for intelligent work
ingmen to choose between the two
as to which is most likely to bring
about legislation beneficial to them. II
they will view the question candidly
and Judge the future by the past, the
Republican party will have no fear OF
their verdict as expressed by the bal
lot. By holding the balance of power
and using it discreetly as between the
two parties they can accomplish more
for their own good than they can ever
hope to by independent action. Any
party organized to benefit a certain
class will invite the allied opposition
Of those against whom 1t is arrayed
and meet with nothing but defeat
Socialism is repugnant to most Amer
leans and we don't believe 1t will find
favor with a majority OF the laboring
men Of this country.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-18
DON'T BE A GOVERNMENT CLERK

A dispatch from Washington quotes
an assistant secretary of a department
as saying that the stories of distress
he hears every day from applicants
for office, especially discharged cen
sus bureau clerks, would melt hearts
of stone. Weeping women come with
their children TO tell tales OF starva-
ton and men roam the streets for
lack of money to pay for a bed. A
former millionaire, who came to the
Republican national convention in
Minneapolis ten years ago in a spec
ial car has succeeded in getting a
s2-a-day job with the assistance of
senators who were his guests at that
convention.
This sad tale sounds like some of
those we used to hear eight years
ago. But those were hard times. Mil
lions of honest workmen. many of
them skilled and well educated for
their work, were out of employment.
But these are not hard times. II is
doubtful whether there were ever in
the history of the republic times more
solidly prosperous than these. The
newspapers of every city have col
umns of Positions offered or Help
wanted" and any willing man, even
unskilled, who is glad to do what
awaits his hands, "a get employment
that will at least keep him from beg
gary. Why then should there be such
misery in Washington?
The cause is to be found in the pub
lie office habit. Most persons who
once get into a public office, no mat
ter how petty or obscure the position
is, are spoiled for other work. II
they lose their positions they are help
less. They do not know what to do
except to beg for another government
position. They might find other work
at hand, but that isn't what they want.
They would rather starve than do 9TH
er work. They have lost their ability
to depend on themselves. A govern
ment clerk is such a hopeless part OF
a great machine, and there is so little
incentive to originality and so much
to lead him to work like a part Of a
machine, that when he is put out of
the machine he is as useless as any
old piece of junk in a scrap pile.
A clerkship is well enough as an
apprenticeship for the man who as.
pires to a political career. but it holds
out only a dreary prospect for the mar
who thinks he can make it a coreer.
Minneapolis Journal.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-18

At the Arkansas Democratic state
convention held last week Senator ],
X. Jones. chairman of the National
Democratic committee, vas turned
down and former Governor James V
Clark chosen as the man to succeed
him in the senate, subject to the action
of the legislature. The convention in
dorscd the Kansas City platform unit
d new declaration of principles was
made. which, with the reputation u
Jones, will not be comforting to Mr.
BRYAN.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-18
THEY SCENT THE DANGER.

Our contemporary, following in the
wake of several Democratic papers in
this state, deplores the decision reach
ed at Denver to launch a new political
party along socialistic lines. This
nee on the part Of these organs is
probably due to the well grounded be-
lief that such a party would get its
recruits largely from. the Democratic
organization not only In this state but
from many other states In the union.
And 1t is undoubtedly true. While
there are a great many Democrats de.
voted to their party and think 1t the
only one ordained to bring about the
millennium 1t has a large following who
have persistently voted for its prin-
ciples because they came nearer to
representing their peculiar views. So
cialism will undoubtedly catch a good
many of such.
Yet. in the determination to inaug,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-18

The Democratic organs and orators
would have the people believe that
that party would. If il had a chance.
suppress the trusts. Well. the party
was in absolute control at Washing
ton for two years during Cleveland's
last administration and did nothing
IN that direction. The Sherman law
was enacted prior to that and could
have been enforced or displaced by q
moro drastic measure If faulty. But
the party had made { successful war
upon protection and was so much
alarmed at carrying the whole works
that il was not only anxious to hedge
on the tariff and be content with the
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-18

port. He wrote: I enjoin II upon
my son John. and upon all my sons.
that should the occasion arise (which
God forbid) when our country requires
their service they be as ready to de-
vote their lives TO her defense as their
father was in the dark days OF 1861
TO 1865. Il seems to me now that |
could hardly rest quietly in my grave
II a son OF mine was so unpatriotic
or so cowardly as to fail to respond to
the call Of his country in its hour Of
danger or PERIL"
From the above the present genera
ton gets some idea of the character
of men who responded to Abraham
Lincoln's call for volunteers to save
the Union. Judge Crabtree was the
highest type OF the American soldier.
A young man, just entering into the
practice of law when the summons
came to him as it did to thousands
OF others, to forsake everything for
his country and his flag. He did not
hesitate but enlisted at once and serv-
ed until the end of the war. At its
close he returned to Dixon with a maj
or's epaulets, to resume the practice
Of law and finally to win distinction
as a jurist.
While Judge Crabtree left a large
estate. the most valuable inheritance.
could 1t be handed down, was his lofty
character and unsullied name with
out which wealth is of little account.
1t is safe to say that none of his sons
would fail to obey the last request or
admonition to respond to his country's
call, should the occasion arise. The
sons of veterans of the civil war will
never forget the valor and sacrifices
of their fathers.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-18

The Montana Labor Herald is the
name of a new paper just established
in Butte to advocate the cause of so.
cialism. The editors name Is NJ. G.
O'Malley. This reformer plunges in.
to the work of revolutionizing society
by declaring that there are two class,
es of people who oppose socialism,
they are knaves and fools" Evidently
Mr.. O'Malloy is a fair sample of those
who will compose this new political
organization.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-18

The people OF lewistown should
consider he matter If a park. 1t is
not needed row. perhaps. But rs The
city grows 4 retreat of this kind woilt
be greatly enjoyed by old and Young.
Now that vc are soon to have a water
system there would be no trouble in
growing trees and flowers. AS 1t re-
Guires years to secure n growth OF
trees that will provide any shade the
matter should not be delayed too long
II the city ever intends TO have a park.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-18
FIVE PROSPECTIVE SOLDIERS FOR
UNCLE SAM,

The Chicago Tribune of June 9th
contains a picture of the late Judge
John ID. Crabtree of Dixon, Ill. and
his five sons. Among which is Ed
win II. Crabtree of this city. The
Tribune says:
should America again become in
volyed in war and call for volunteers
there are five young men in and around
Dixon. ILL.,, who In all probability will
be among the first to answer the call
to arms. They are the sons of the
late Judge J. ID. Crabtrec, who recent
ly died and VINO, in his will, enjoined
them to rally to their country's sup
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-18

offices and patronage, but had no de-
sire to go further in its policy OF Ere
form" How 1t succeeded in reforming
things the people will never forget. Il
would be so again. If the Democracy
could eel absolute control of the
government the conservative element
would have to come to the rescue OF
the party or the country would exper.
fence worse evils than trusts. The
people have lost faith in the party's
pretensions in the matter of reform,
II should first reform itself.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-18

The Democratic congressional cam,
paign committee is going to distribute
100000 copies of Senator Mason's
speech on the Filipino bill. That will
be good, but the Republicans should
see that fully an equal number of the
speeches of Carmack, Patterson and
Rawlins is distributed. No better Re.
publican campaign documents could
be found.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-18

From every direction comes good
reports from the ranges. There was
never a better growth of grass at this
season of the year and cattle are TAX
ing on fat at a rapid rate. There will
be nothing to prevent early shipments
of beef this year if growers feel dis
posed to take advantage of the favor
able season. Good early beef is likely
to command high figures.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-18

The Cincinnati Commercial Trib.
une says Mr.. Bryan predicts a civil
war in Cuba. Mr.. Bryan also pre-
dicted his election to the presidency,
the absolute ruin of the country under
the single gold standard. the destruc,
tion of all Industries under the tariff.
the swapping of all liberties under the
Philippine policy and several other
things.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-18

The Nicaraguan canal route is en-
dangered by volcanoes while the Pan
anna canal might be opened a little too
wide by an earthquake. AS senators
seem TO be far from unanimous as to
a choice between the two ii will be
some time before actual work on the
big enterprise will begin.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-18

The supreme court Of Minnesota has
decided that a girls beauty Is not to
be counted against her. and that II a
jury is influenced by the comeliness Of
a fair plaintiff 1t is not for the courts
to deprive her of her natural advan.
tages. This is good sense and sound
law even If cosmetics do aid in secur.
ing a verdict for a fair plaintiff.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-18

Mr.. Bryan positively declines to be
a candidate for governor of Nebraska
on the Democratic ticket. Bryan
knows better than to run when money
is plentiful and crop prospects good.
He is a calamity candidate or moth
inc
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-18

The nomination OF Judge Samuel
w. Pennypacker for governor of Penn.
sylyania by the Republicans will give
the opposition newspapers a chance
for umerou puns upon his name.
Some may suggest that he pack larger
denominations than pennies II he ex.
meets TO win.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-18

At present there is no suitable place
for band concerts or gatherings out
be required and a selection should &C
made before real estate has so In
of doors. A very little land woul1
be required and a selection should be
made before real estate has so in.
creased in value as to render such a
project impossible.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-18

In the irrigation agitation the sup
port of prominent and able newspapers
throughout the country should not be
overlooked. Among the number de.
serving credit is the Minneapolis Jour
mol
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-18

The printers in the employment OF
the government at Manila ask Il a
their salaries he paid in gold or some
other established and Notwithstanding
currency. The printers know good
money when they see it evidently.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-18

Richard Olney, Cleveland's secre'
tary of state. is a prospective candi'
date for the presidency on the Dem.
ocratic ticket. Olney would hardly
fit in with the platform If trusts are
to be the main issue. He has been
a corporation lawyer all his life.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-18

The Tribune congratulates Lewis
town on its chance for railroad con-
nection. and at the same time ii would
suggest to the Burlington that II Is
about time to move If il wants the
Judith trade.-Great Falls Tribune.