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Evening journal., 1902-05-31
THE PLEA OF CowARDICE

On several occasions we have heard
some sef-satisfed citizen with a vir-
tuous air express the exalted senu-
ment that he didn't care a - who
was elected senator. A contemporary
in commendatory vein comments on
this with the evident hope that suf-
ficient number Of that kind OF men
may be found TO elect its candidate.
il must be unpleasant to advocate the
election of a man VINO hopes to get in
on such a plea. with not a single
positive quality to commend him. Oc-
casionally we hear a kindred plea
uttered in these words: Il want two
senator's. and don't care If they are
two yaller' dogs" This is never heard
save in defense of the election Of John
Edward Addicks. and certainly it isl
not complimentary to be classed in
this manner.
Most men who are candidates for
the Senate have some Thought of the
honors such an election would con-
fer, and had rather stay at home than
win on the 'yaller" dog argument
Recently we were told by a venerable
man that he recognized that Addicks
is not a desirable man for senator,
but that should we elect him he could
do no harm in the Senate and would
be out Of the way. If we should adopt
this principle in the election Of all
our public officers our boasted institu-
tions would soon crumble into dust
and our people meet the fate they
ought TO meet.
If there is anything perfectly plain,
it is that those who seriously advocate
such conduct are not At for citizen
ship. A man who doesn't care
whether a senator is honest or dis
honest, capable or weak, is not fit
to exercise the sovereignty of the bal
lot. What right have we to expect
the other States OF the Union to send
men of worth and character TO neu-
traizo the effect of our rascals? Such
remarks as those quoted show a
cowardice and a low idea of civic
duty that are pitiable.
Other negative pleas arise perhaps
because of ignorance. One journal re-
Gently expressed the opinion that every
man OF average honesty and intelli-
gence is fit to be senator. The writer
in that instance. too. was making a
plea for Addicks. His remarlJ shows
a low intellectual plane which COM
mands our pity. AS well say that the
average farmer or mechanic could
fill a chair in the university or con-
duct course in astronomy The
trainers of the Constitution recognized
the importance of electing suitable
men 10 this great Office, by inserting
a provision requiring that they shoulC
be at least thirty-fve years Of age
and the rest was left to the people
They will prove unworthy Of the trust
however. if their ideal descends to ths
plane of electing 'yaller' dogs.
This whole contest by Addicks ant
his henchmen is one of negation Their
is not a valid positive plea. We hav
heard that he would not allow any
one else to be elected; that we shoul
never have peace till we satisfied hi
ambition. Now we are met with tn
plea that it matters little who
senator anyway But fortunatel
there are those who think it doe
matter. and who declare that if inc
iicient rascals must be sent to IA
Senate, the great Republican part
shall not be responsible for it.
Evening journal., 1902-05-31
Looksv Msanh.r Killed

Toronto. Ont, May 31.-Pat Meagher,
the well-known steeplechase jockey,
was killed yesterday at the track. He
was riding st. sulpice in the steeple-
chase, and while taking the jump op-
posite the grand stand his mount fell.
Meagher being underneath. The horse
rolled over him. Meagher's back was
broken
Evening journal., 1902-05-31
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with your eyes, consult our
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An accurate examination
free, combined with painstak-
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Evening journal., 1902-05-31

Another Memorial Day has passed;
there were not so many veterans in
line this year. and when we celebrate
the day again others will be missing.
This is the saddest feature OF the oc-
casion- Some day the last parade will
take place, and in the natural course
of events it mast be soon.
Evening journal., 1902-05-31

With General Wood, there returns
from Cuba. some 600 patri tic office
holders who would like TO continue
to serve Il cir country. e is sad
thy are expecting new pla es ii"w
would il dc to put them on The peE-
eioa lsfo
Evening journal., 1902-05-31
Min discuss Reform Work

In the Beard of Trade rooms the
Citizens Committee will hold a meet
ing on next Tuesday night The re-
form work already done will be dis
.cussed.
Evening journal., 1902-05-31
DELIVERY TEAM.

Glass 42.-Best single horse and deliv-
cry wagon used for delivering goods from
store to customer. Horse TO count 60 per
cent; wagon and appointments 40 per
cent.
Ribbon prizes. s. in gold TO driver OF
winning team.
George. dap b. g., l6 yrs. Exhibitor
John Maier.
Major, 3. g. 1873, yrs. Exhibitor
Strawbridge q Clothier.
Bess. b. m, 1872. 8 yrs. Exhibitor
Mnlard f. Davis.
Class 4.-Trotter. and best appointed
road rig. CA road rig Is matinee or
speedway wagon with no top and pneu-
matte wheels) Horse. 60 per cent .
wa gon. l2 per cent; harness. Z per cent ;
robes. blankets and whips 6 per cent
general appointments. style, etc, IS per
cent.
First prize-Plate. Second prize-open
bride.
Katherine c. bl h.. 1873 yrs. Fx-
hibitor-William IA. Churchman.
Miss Jefferson. br. m, 1924 aged. Ex-
hibitor-James =. Winchester.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-03-05

The Great Falls Tribune states that
Senator Gibson has secured the in
sertion, as part of the congressional
record, an article by j. ID. Whelpley
published in Harper's Weekly, advo-
eating the repeal of all of the land
laws except the homestead law. MI.
Whelpley would have the commuta-
ton clause repealed and the home
steader made to live the full five
years on the land before he secured
title. This would have proved a
great hardship in the past when good
land was more plentiful than ii is at
present. Just how II is expected to
offer inducements to actual settlers
with the conditions made harder is
not clear. Mr.. Whelpley, In his con.
tention as to the repeal of the land
laws, chiefly represents himself, Paris
Gibson and the Great Falls Tribune.
Now that the prospects for securing
irrigation Is somewhat remote, the
proposition to check the growth and
development of the west by repeal
ing the existing land laws is the more
absurd. The people of the states in
terested should have something to
say when anything of this kind is at.
tempted.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-03-05
M'KiNlEY MEMORIAL FUND.

The Mckinley memorial fund ir
Fergus county is now in the neigh.
borhood of $500. This is a handsome
sum, considering the population of
the county. II every county in the
state would do as well Montana's
subscription to this worthy object
would reach $4,000. And what is
most gratifying, it represents the
heart offerings of a generous people,
those who forget politics in their
tribute to the memory Of a noble
nan and ideal American. Opportun.
ity has been offered o those who felt
disposed to give, but no urging.
School children have done their part
in the small way that was desired.
The local committeeman, Mayor G.
w. Cook. will close the work of Sc.
curing subscriptions next Saturday.
Those who desire. but have not yet
subscribed. will have an opportunity
for doing so before that date. Remit.
tances will be made to Judge Ster.
ling of Helena. secretary of the state
committee. who will in due time for
ward the amount to national head
quarters at Cleveland, Ohio. AS no
date has been set by the national as
ISOLATION as to when subscriptions
must close. Mr.. Cook will receive and
forward individual subscriptions to
Helena for some time to come.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-03-05

A woman suffrage measure has
passed the upper house Of the Iowa
legislature by a vote of 2S to 16. AS
the measure passed the house two
years ago there is some likelihood Of
its becoming a law. Whatever may
be said in opposition to woman sun.
rage we have heard OF no complaints
from the states where the concession
has been made. 1t is likely that a
majority of the women in such states
do not exercise the right and regard
l. with considerable indifference. But
the privilege to vote is all the advo-
Gates ask for. There are some men
who do not vote oftener than once in
four years.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-03-05
AN ADDITION TO LEWIsToWN.

Every growing city has always
found IL necessary to make one or
more additions to its original limits
and 1t looks as though Lewistown
was rapidly reaching that point where
1t would have to take In ranch or
bench land and convert il into city
property. II men OF means could
get possession of some land at a ca
sonable figure per acre and plat it
out into desirable lots. and IL neces-
sary build houses for rent, II would
undoubtedly prove a good investment.
Taxes and insurance would be much
lighter than within the incorporated
limits.
AS many of our business men have
their capital employed in various en-
terprises they do not feel able at this
time to make such investment, how
ever much they recognize the need
Of something being done. Possibly
outside capitalists might be induced
to invest il the situation and advan-
tages were properly placed before
them. There is some assurance Of
capital coming in here IL the mining
deals now being negotiated are con-
summated. In that event probably
some of it would be turned to real es-
tate investments and the demand met
for those desiring homes. However,
for the near future the prospects are
not very encouraging.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-03-05

There are some curious people in
Lewistown. Among these are a few
who contributed their portion in spe.
cial taxes last fall for the purpose of
establishing a free public library in
Lewistown. II may be recalled that
a committee was appointed by Mayor
Cook to make a selection of suitable
books. to arrange a place for a Ii.
brary and to prepare for the a%ppropri-
ate expenditure of the money to be
realized from the special tax. From
that tax about $500 was raised, we
believe. and what these inquisitive
people would like to know is what
this committee has been doing in
the year past, when lne books are
going to arrive, at what hours the
library will be open, what rules will
obtain. and such other matters in
connection with the library which
might be of interest.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-03-05

Andrews. the Detroit bank wreck.
er. only stole s1,6OO,OOO. If the d.
rectors of banks would remove cash
iers and other officers Of banks when
they discover that they are specu-
lating in stocks they would strength.
en- such institutions with the people
and probably saw depositors and
stockholders from loss. There are
legitimate enterprises in which they
can engage, but a stock gambler is
no better than any other kind. II an
officer of a bank CANDLES in stock
for any length of time it will be diff.
cult to conceal the fact from his as.
sociates. II he is doing II s%urrupti-
.tinously so much tn worse. The cleo
ton of a board of directors should be
something more than a formality.
They should look after the affairs of
a bank occasionally.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-03-05

world, meet and see. It is the city
which has been the asylum for many
OIL my countrymen. It isl am
aware OF the fact-the center of CON-
merce. l was deeply touched by the
reception which | found on the day
oil my arrival as we'll as the day when
drove to the city hall. All Of you
know perfectly well that | am not
here on my own behalf but that I
am here on behalf OF his majesty,
the emperor OF Germany, my beloved
sovereign and brother.
Il am sorry that | cannot pay you
for all the enjoyment | have found,
but think l am quite safe in saying
that | may offer you the friendship
of his majesty, the emperor of Ger
many, and / agree with you, Mr..
Mayor, that I have not come here to
create a friendship but to carry on
the old friendship which has existed
between our two nations and which
| hope may remain the same In the
future.
Il wish to thank you once more
and conclude with my heartfelt
thanks for your kindness and for your
Offering me the freedom Of the city
of New York. | wish to add that I
wish the city OF New York every
thing that is good for the future and
every possible good wish for the citi-
zens Of New York"
These are not the words OF decep-
ton and they must have touched the
hearts Of Americans and German
Americans who heard them, and those
who will read them. His thoughtful
act in placing two large wreaths
upon the tomb of Washington and
in planting a Linden tree upon the
grounds at Mount Vernon with his
own hands were handsome tributes
that every American will appreciate
and at the same time accord the pur-
est motives.
The visit Of Prince Henry will
strengthen the ties that exist between
the two countries. He has been CIV
en- the glad hand without "fawning"
or "toadying' and he will return
with a message of peace and good
will.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-03-05
A MISSION OF GOOD WILL.

People who are apt to look upon a
prince as an effeminate being, high.
" decorated with gilt and tinsel and
assuming to be superior to ordinary
men, will be pleased to know that
Prince Henry OF Germany Is
quite democratic in his way and of a
most genial and kindly disposition.
Everywhere he goes he wins the ad-
miration and good will OF our people
and wants them to know that he Is
not here on his own behalf but on
behalf OF the emperor of Germany.
his brother.
Some time ago Poultney Bigelow,
a writer and traveller of some note,
prophesied that the United States
would be at wal with Germany in
the very near future and that the
proposed visit of Prince Henry was
only a blind to mask the real pur-
pose OF the German emperor. Bige-
low probably belongs to that class of
sensationalists who. in their desire
for notoriety, are willing to construct
a mountain out of a mole hill. IL
assurance was needed of a desire for
a continuance of the friendly rela-
tions that have SO long existed be-
tween this country and Germany, the
visit and mission of Prince Henry
seems to afford il. Not only the
warmth OF his friendship but that Of
his brother is manifested on every
occasion. His speech in reply to
that Of Mayor Low offering him the
freedom of New York City was frank
and sincere and one that could not
but have left a good impression. As
II is brief We give Il here. He said:
Mr.. Mayor, | am most grateful for
the kind reception | find here in this
house as well as for the very kind
words you express on this occasion.
| am fully aware of the fact that IL
is an exception that a member of my
family should have been offered the
freedom of the city of New York. l
may add that / am proud of il. II is
the first city who many from the old
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-03-05
A WISE DECISION.

The action of the city council in
deciding to take the water from Big
Spring creek for public purposes is
undoubtedly the proper solution of
the question OF supply.
While there is little doubt that the
water from Little Casino creek could
have been secured by court proceed,
ings members of the board did not
lcok with serenity upon litigation at
the very outset of installing an ex-
pensive water system. Furthermore,
there has been mu1 doubt as to the
water supply being ample from that
source, which was greatly strength
cned by the opinion of E. w. King.
who was called upon to address the
council.
In choosing the plan suggested by
Mr.. King two essentials will be OBJ
tanned. an abundance of water and
all the pressure desired for fire pur-
poses, both of which are not only i'm
portant now, but will be Of much
greater importance as the city grows.
II is quite probable that Lewistown
will have a population of four or five
thousand in the next ten years, with
business blocks of three and four
stories.
The plan as now proposed Is to go
as far up the creek as Borgh's coal
mine this year and there establish
a pumping station, then in two or
three years continue the pipe line to
the head of the creek. under a new
issue of bonds, converting the line
into an all-gravity system. The
pumping plant, which will be known
as the Holly system, will cost in the
neighborhood of $4,000, or about the
cost of constructing the reservoir
contemplated had the water from
Little Casino been determined upon.
Slack coal from the Borgh mine can
be used at small cost and the plant
| operated with two or three men at
the most. But the fact that this will
be only a temporary ~expedient is a
consoling thought. When the line Is
eventually extended the city will
have a cheap and never-failing water
system-a supply that the city can
not outgrow in several generations.
II ever. Furthermore, the water will
be the purest and best that can be
had.
II is the purpose Of the council to
push the work along as rapidly as
possible and the city engineer will
at once commence the necessary sur
veys and perform other work prelim-
mary to letting contracts.
However. before a spade or pick
IL put into the ground it would be
well to get the opinion Of an expert
engineer as to the best system to
adopt in taking the water from
Spring creek. That expert opinion
can be had for three or four hundred
dollars, and 1t might be the means of
saving thousands to the city. What
Is wanted is the cheapest and best
system that can be had.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-03-05

The irrigation bill passed the SEN
ate last Saturday by nearly a unani.
nous vote. Senator Berry of Arkansas
casting the only negative vote. There
were only thirty senators In the
chamber when the bill passed. indi-
eating a lack of interest in the bill.
/! is thought the bill will be defeated
in the house, where a number Of
amendments will be proposed. The
lack Of any organized opposition in
the senate should gain it friends in
the house, but there is likely to be a
strong fight made by members from
the far eastern as well as the Missis-
sippi valley states. In any event, IL
IL only the beginning of the work OF
securing government aid in reclaim
ing the arid lands of the west, and
the effort will be renewed until a sys-
tenn is inaugurated that will meet
the demands OF the people and the
conditions OF the arid region. The
present bill has its defects, but II
would prove far better than no irri'
cation legislation at all.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-03-05

At the harmony banquet held by
the New York Democracy on Febru-
airy 22nd Montana vas represented
by Senator w. A. Clark, Governor
Toole and ex-senator S. T. Houser.
No doubt they heartily approved o.
David B. Hills suggestion that 6
simple declaration in favor of the
general principles of bi-metallism" be
the common ground on which the
party could unite. II so, II indicates
that Mr.. Bryan is no longer the idol
of the Montana brand of Democracy.
Mr.. Hill thinks President Roosevelt
will be the Republican candidate for
the presidency in 1904 and that New
York will be the battle-ground of the
national campaign. No doubt Mr..
Hill thinks that a New York man
should head the Democratic ticket
and he thinks he knows just the man
for the place. How lovely.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-03-05

The address Of Secretary Hay at
the memorial services to the late
President Mckinley were just what
could have been expected from a man
OF his scholarly %attainments and emf
nent ability. He had a grand theme
but his close associations with his
dead chief and a knowledge of his
every official act made his task com.
paratively easy. With e%loquence and
faultless diction he told the story
of the life and public services of the
martyred president, tenderly and
most beautifully painting the picture
OF his domestic relations. He was a
grand American who rightly earned
and deserved all OF the honors be-
slowed upon him. But with him. as
with others Of our illustrious dead,
It is too early to mark his place in
history. But it will be fixed by a
great and generous people when the
passions and ~prejudices Of party poll
tics shall have been forgotten. He
was an honor to the country which
had greatly honored him.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-03-05

Prince Henry. Aside from his per-
Torrance in the role OF a oar bully
he ~slandered the late President Nc
Kinley by stating that he corruptly
used the patronage of his office to
secure the ratification of the treaty
of peace with Spain. His malignity
was not confined to his hatred of Nc
Laurin,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-03-05

Billy Emerson, the famous minstrel
man. died in Boston last week. He
died a poor man, though it took near
J." seven figures TO indicate his wealth
at one time. Like others OF his class
money came easy and slipped through
his hands just as readily until old
age found him in need. In his prime
he was the greatest song and dance
artist on the American stage.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-03-05

Evidently Democratic senators
think the defendant in an assault Ii
equally guilty with the assailant in
demanding that both South Carolina
senator's receive like treatment in the
way of punishment. This depends a
great deal upon the nature of the pro-
vocation. Tillman has always been
noted as a boor and a blow-hard. un-
III for association with men OF high
character and breeding. He has GER
tainly invited very severe censure.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-03-05

Senator's Tillman and McLaurin
escape with a severe censure. What
will happen when the two belliger-
ants meet on the hastings remains
to be seen. Both cordially hate each
other and it Is PREDICTED that they will
have another violent encounter and
that one or both will be killed.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-03-05

The only reason for President Roos-
eyelt's invitation to Senator Tillman
to attend the dinner given Prince
Henry was the fact that he was the
ranking member OF the naval commit
tee of the senate.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-03-05

A Michigan man is making a great
fuss because he found a dried and
pressed mouse in his plug OF chewing
tobacco. Some people would say that
a man who chews tobacco should not
be SO particular about a little thing
like that.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-03-05

Among the blow outs" to Prince
Henry was that of a cylinder head Of
the engine attached to the train car
rying him from Washington to New
York.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-03-05

Snow storms on the eastern coast;
wind storms to the west and heavy
rains throughout the south. Surely
Montana is the only safe winter re-
sort
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-03-05

Henry Watterson wants his party
to adopet a plank in its next platform
declaring for a tariff for revenue only.
We believe we have heard Of some
thing of that kind before.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-03-05

II is true that no state should be
without representation in the senate
and If South Carolina is satisfied with
McLaurin and Tillman she ought to
have them. Any other state would
feel d~isgraced.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-03-05

President Roosevelt did the proper
thing in politely Informing Senator
Tillman that a vacant chair would be
more acceptable than his presence
at the state dinner given in honor of
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-03-05

General Funston has been initiated
irto a lodge of Elks at lola, Kansas.
A stuffed club had no terrors for him
after being under a surgeons knife.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-03-05

There has not been an issue of the
Helena Herald for the past three
months that did not indulge in abuse
of Hon. Thomas II. Carter.