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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-12-03
IN THE KANE NATTER.
The Facts Regarding the Change in
Office of City Marshal.

For the sake of Mr.. ID. j. Kane and
his family the Argus has consistently
refrained from stating anything what
ever concerning his conduct during
recent weeks and relative to his re-
firing as city marshal, the matter was
touched as lightly as possible and we
stated that Mr.. Kane had resigned.
But inasmuch as other papers in Lew
istown and elsewhere. and, according
to the Great Falls Tribune. certain
well informed men from Lewistown"
and friends of Mr.. Kane, have seen
fit to cause to be published alleged
facts in the matter which are wholly
at variance with the truth. it appears
that the circumstances should be ac.
curately stated.
Upon a number of occasions during
the past month and almost continu-
ously for a fortnight Mr.. Kane has
been in a state OF inebriauon; his con-
dition has been the subject OF COM
mon talk among the people OF this
city and under these circumstances
Mr.. Kane was wholly incompetent
and lncapacitated from attending to
his duties.
When Mr.. Kane was appointed he
pledged himself not to become intoX-
icated and some two weeks ago In
formed a member of the council that
if he got drunk he would resign. But
when he was again in his cups he an
nounced-and this statement found
publication-that the council might
remove him but he would never re.
sign.
Public feeling was aroused and a
petition. addressed 10 Mayor Cook and
requesting the mayor to at once act
in the premises was drawn. signed by
from twenty to thirty OF the promi-
nent men of the city, including. we
believe. all save one member of the
council. The heading OF the petition
set forth the condition in which Mr..
Kane had so frequently appeared and
asked that his resignation be imme-
diately demanded ana some compe-
tent man appointed to succeed him.
The very day this petition was pre-
sented. we believe, Mayor Cook en-.
countered Mr.. Kane drunk. asked for
mis- resignation, or in some other man.
ner communicated to him the demand
of the officers and citizens. Mr.. John
C. Bebb was appointed to succeed
him and took office at once, although
the marshal's star was not handed
Mr.. Bebb until twenty-four hours al
ter.
Nothing Whatever was heard OF a
resignation Of Mr.. Kane until some
days later-at least so lar as the pub
lie is concerned, but such a document
has been in the hands of the mayor
for l..e past week.
The common understanding of the
people was that Mr.. Kane was fired
on account of drunkenness and con.
sequent incompetency and that Mr..
Bebb was appointed, a resignation be-
ing an after thought.
And so far as a petition not having
been filed with the city clerk Is con.
cerned, the petition before referred
to was addressed to the mayor, not
to the council and is not now. nor
never was. part of the official records
in the office of the city clerk.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-12-03
How to Prevent Group.

twill be good news to the mothers
of small children to learn that Group
can be prevented. The first sign OF
Group is hoarseness. A day or two
before the attack the child becomes
hoarse. This is soon followed by a
peculiar rough cough. Give Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy freely as
soon as the child becomes hoarse, or
even after the rough cough appears,
and 1t will dispel all symptoms OF
Group. In this way all danger and
anxiety may be avoided. This rem.
edy is used by many thousands OF
mothers and has never been known
to fail. IL is. In fact, the only remedy
that can always be depended upon
and that Is pleasant and safe to take.
For sale by c. II. Williams.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-12-03
THE DANCE.
Largely Attended and a Great Sue
cess in Every Particular.

The annual Thanksgiving dance Civ.
en- by the Lewistown Fire Depart.
ment had become an event towards
which people look with the most
~pleasurable a~nticipations long before
the day OF thanks comes round. They
are invariably among the most pleas.
ant social events of the year and
their popularity is attested by the
large crowds always present.
The dance given last Thursday
night was quite up to the highest ex.
pectations of all who were looking
for a pleasant evening. The music
was excellent; the floor in good condi,
ton and the floor managers saw to
II that no n sat out a dance for
lack Of a partner.
The supper, served by the Ladies'
Guild of the Episcopal church, was
another source of delight to all who
partook of it. The dining room doors
were opened at IL o'clock and it was
after 2 O'Clock when all had eaten.
A good sum was realized by the
firemen, and although it will hardly
buy a hook and ladder truck, 1t will
considerably help to increase the fire
fund to proportions which will make
II of some material use.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-12-03
LETTER FROM CURRY.
North Montana Man Claims to Have
a Misslve From the Desperate.

Edward Hanlon, an old friend of
Kid Curry's, who resides In the Lit
tie Rockies, has received a letter from
the train robber.
The letter is written in pencil. in
bold hand, and its contents mirror
e daring character of the writer.
Curry states that he managed to get
the letter ont Of the jail in the fol-
lowing unique manner:
With an ordinary rubber band he
bound the miSsive into a small wad,
and with another band shot II through
the bars into the street as a small
boy would shoot a stone in a flip.
On the back OF the envelope he wrote
the words. Please mail this letter,
and the supposition is that 1t was
picked up by some pedestrian. who
mailed 1t In accordance with the writ
ten request.
i will get out of this scrape yet"
writes the most desperate criminal
since the days Of Jesse James. 1
VIII show these people that they are
not fooling with a soft thing. They
call me the Napoleon of Crime and
you should see how they flock to see
me when the trial is on.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-12-03
THE ELKS
ENTERTAIN
The Best Fellows on Earth" Showed
Their Friends a Good Time Wed.
nesday Night.
SPEECHES, MUSIC AND JOKES
Dick Hanke as a Cooperation,
David Hilger Talks on "Bene-
fits Of the Order"

If tits always fair weather when
good fellows get together" then the
atmospheric conditions prevailing in
the vicinity of Masonic hall last We'd
nesday evening must have been as
nearly perfect as Tue weather man
can get up, for never was there a
crowd of better fellows got together.
IL was the occasion of the annual
visitors stag" given ny the Benev-
client and Protective Order of Elks,
and the very fact that the Elks en-.
tcrtained is sufficient assurance to
all who are in any wise acquainted
with the genial hospitality of hat or.
der, that the visitors were treated to
the very best going. A goodly mum.
Der of Elks and their friends were
present, and from the moment that
Copper" Dick Hanke donned his reg.
ulation uniform and seized his ever
handy billie" till the final $50 long"
was said, light-hearted merrlment and
genial good fellowship prevailed.
Music arose with its voluptuos
swell from piano, banjo. violin and
the voices of many OF the best male
singers of the city; Jobs" and jokes
innumerable were perpetrated and
speeches of more than average excel.
lence were made. Chief among the
speechmakers was Hon. David Hill
ger. who vas called upon to respond
to the toast, The Benefits of the Or
der" In a few graceful sentences he
spoke of the many benefits accruing
to him who is fortunate enough to be
within the pale of Elkdom; related
some OF his pleasant experiences in
the Orient, when he was taken in
charge by a small nerd of Elks. who
had gathered together in far off Hon
olulu, and touched briefly upon the
deeper sentiments which animate the
order and make il one of the best in
the world.
At the conclusion of the program
a good substantial lunch was served
and when breaking up time came
there was not a visitor present who
did not have a better conception OF
the meaning of the term good fel,
low" OF which every member of the
order is one.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-12-03
ANOTHER SUNDAY BLAZE.
Department Called Out to Put Out
Fire in Barn.

Sunday seems to be the fatal day
for fires in Lewistown. Last Sunday
evening about $50 an alarm was
started form the Methodist parsonage
on Fifth avenue, and in a very short
time a large crowd had gathered,
where 1t was ascertained that a barn
back of the parsonage was a mass
o. smoke and flame.
A bucket brigade was quickly form
ed and together with a private hose
attached to a pump in Culver's yard,
kept the fire in check and prevented
its spreading to adjacent buildings
until the hose cart got on the ground.
IL took the regulars but a few mo-
ments to put the fire entirely out, al
though the dry hay and inflammable
material, OF which the barn was made,
caused a pretty fierce blaze. The or
igin of the fire is unknown, unless
il was from a candle which Rev. Win
tiers carried while he was in the barn
seeing to his stock a few moments
before the fire was discovered. The
loss included a loft full of hay, which
Rev. Winters had just purchased, and
damage to the barn, which is almost
irreparable.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-12-03
Sale Of Household Goods.

On December 18th, at % a. m, E.
C. Hill will sell to the highest bidder
his household effects, also the family
residence. stables. coral and six lots
at Garneill. Montana. The house on
tains four large rooms and w~oodshed.
The house is situated in the center
of the town and within a few mo-
ments walk of the postoffice, school
and church.
Two of the lots are corner lots and
the entire six lots are the best in the
town. The stable contains one double
and two single stalls n has a high,
tight board corral adjoining.
House. stable and lots to be sold
as a whole or in parts to suit purchas-
or. +. c. HILL,
Garneill. Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-12-03
Notice of Dissolution,

The co-partnersnip heretofore eX-
listing under the name and style OF
"Tullock q Day" in the city of Lewis
town. Montana, and Day a. Tullock"
at the village of Kendall, in Fergus
county. state of Montana, is this day
dissolved by mutual consent. All
debts and accounts of the Dark Horse
Livery stable at Lewistown. Montana,
will be paid and collected by the un-
dersigned George ii. Day, and all
debts and accounts of the livery stable
at Kendall. Montana. will be paid and
collected by the undersigned Firmin
Tullock.
Dated this 9Th day of November,
1902, at Lewistown. Montana.
FIRMIN TULLOCK.
GEORGE II. DAY.
Leader Letter files are the best. We
have them.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-12-03
DU BOSE ON sURRY.
Former Judge Talks Of the Gang of
Outlaws Which He Well Knew.

Judge Du Bose. formerly Judge of
the Tenth Judicial District. with head
quarters at Fort Benton. but now To-
Gated at Nome, has been In Butte for
several days on business. He has
now gone to Chicago. but expects to
stop / N Montana again on his way
west. and will probably be in Great
Falls and Fort Benton.
In Butte the other night he spoke
of his experiences with the various
members of the Curry family while
he was on the bench.
Il knew the Curry boys we'll" said
the Judge. land had some dealings
with them in a judicial capacity.
There was three of them-Lonnie. the
one called the Kid and one other.
Kid is the one now on trial in the
east under the name Of Harvey Lo-
gan. He was the best one in the lot,
and | think he might have turned out
all right had he been separated from
the bad men that infested that sec.
ton of the country. The other two
boys were bad eggs, but they are good
now. because they are dead, n hav-
ing been killed in Kansas City and
the other by Billy Winters in the
Little Rocky country.
When ! first knew the boys they
had about $4,000 worth OF cattle.
were increasing their possessions
right along and were doing il legi.
timately. But they were not after
money-they were ambitious to make
a name for themselves as bad men.
They did not incline to the commits
sion of petty offenses. but were ms
ious to be considered gun fighters.
As a result of their desire | had them
in my court many times, but could
never get a jury to convict them. The
last time | saw Lonnie Curry was in
the Helena hotel. He came up to me
and asked me to indorse a check for
$50 Tor him, and did 1t. He got the
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-12-03
MRS. oTTREY is DEAD.
Passed Away at the Home of Her
Daughter, Mrs. Joe Briggs.

Mrs. L. o. Ottrey. age &c years. died
at the home of her daughter. Mrs.
Joe Briggs. on Main street, Thanks
giving day at . %O'cloc,. after an i'll.
ness from pneumonia of four days,
having taken to her bed on Monday.
Her husband and daughter. Mrs. j..
l.. Hale arrived from Glendiye Thurs.
day morning and were at the bed
side of the wife and mother when she
passed away. There is but n other
child. Mrs. Joe Briggs. so the last mo-
ments of the good oma were spent
in the presence OF her entire family.
Ministering friends visited the
Briggs home Thursday and Friday.
rendering their sympathy to the be-
reaved n es and offering assistance
at the burial services. The funeral
vas held from the Episcopal church
at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon, the
Rev. Bell officiating. Although well
along the latter part of the journey
of life, 1t was fondly hoped by the
friends and family of Mrs. Ottrey that
she would linger yet awhile on this
earth. which was better and brighter
by her living. But the cycle of death
would not be stayed n in the au.
tumn of life. as in the autumn of the
year. before the chill blasts of the
winter time had come, she was gath
cred to the mansions of her Father.
where there is neither pain mol trouble
but life and JOY everlasting.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-12-03
KID CURRY SENTENCED.
Aggregate Of 1870 Years But Twenty
Years viii Finish Him.

Knoxville, Tenn. Nov. 29.-Harvey
Logan, the alleged Montana train rob,
Der, was today given ten sentences
aggregating $50 years. Eight senten-
ces are for Is years each, to be serv-
ed c%oncurrently, and two sentences
are for five years each, to be served
concurrently. This reduces his SEN
tence to 20 years. Judge Clark Sc
lected Columbus, Ohio, as the prison
in which Logan is to be confined.
The defense may appeal to the United
States Court of Appeals at Cincinnati.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-12-03

And when I get out of this. Ed.
LOOK out Tor me. They talk about
nary Tracy. but II I don't give EN-
a better u for their money thar
that CUB, Tracy. then my right name
Is not Harvey Logan. I'll cut my
way through HI before they'll take
me again.
am now waiting for my sentence.
ltll De a light n for the people here
are with me and I've got ali sorts OF
friends. Well, goodbye, old friend.
It won't be so long before I'm back
In Montana, and when | am there1l
be HI to paw"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-12-03
AMiIIion Voices

Could hardly express the thanks of
Homer Hall, of West Point, la. Lis
ten why: A severe cold had settled
on his lungs, causing a most obsti-
nate cough. Several physicians said
he had consumption. but could not
help him. When all thought he was
doomed he began to use DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption and
writes, ut completely cured me and
saved my life. now weigh 227 lbs
It's positively guaranteed for Coughs,
Colds and Lung troubles. Price soc
and 81. Trial bottles free at c. H.
Williams drug store.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-12-03
Report From the Reform School.

j. G. Gluck. superintendent, Prun-
tytown, ". Va, writes: After try
ing all other advertised cough medi-
cines we have decided to use Foley's
Honey and Tar exclusively in the
West Verginia Reform School. |
find it the most effective and abso-
lutely harmless" Mchechnie e.
Allan
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-12-03
Coughs, Colds and Consultation,

Few people realize when taking
cough medicines other than Foley's
Honey n Tar. that they contain
opiates that are constipating besides
oeing unsafe, particularly for chill.
dren. Foley's Honey anu Tar con.
tains no opiate, is safe and sure and
VIII not constipate. McKechnie &
Allan.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-12-03
R~ambouinet Rams.

The Jackson grade Rambouillet rams, num-
bering 800. are o pastured in the vicinity o
Lewistown. You can have your pick for $500
per head. This is an opportunity to get good
stuff for little money. COOK & HILGER.
Lewistown Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-12-03

Many soldiers in the last war wrote
to say that for Scratches, Bruises,
Cuts, Wounds, Corns, Sore Feet and
Stiff Joints, Bucklen's Arnica Salve
is the best in the world. Same for
Burns, Scalds, Boils, Ulcers, Skin
Eruptions and Piles. It cures or no
pay. Only 25c at c. II. Williams drug
store.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-12-03

Don't be imposed upon by taking
substitutes Offered for Foley's Hon
ey and Tar. McKechnie a. Allan.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-12-03
Typewriter ribbons at the ARGUS
To Cure A Cold in One lax

druggists refund the money If il fails to cure
K. w. Groves signature is on each box. &c.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-12-03

Foley's Honey and Tar positively
cures all throat and lung diseases.
Refuse substitutes. McKechnie &
Allan
Arizona republican., 1902-11-17
Men Who Do and Men Who Don't.

Men, after all are, and always will be, Of two kinds-the men who accom- plish and the men who don't The oth- CT day there was an important confer ence at thefoffice Of one of the biggest men in American finance It began early in the morning, and at noon it was not concluded. Promptly at 12:30 the clerks went cut to lunch. The fnancier aDologized to one of his sten- ographers for keeping him ten minutes after the regular hour-indaed, if it had occurred often the stenographer would have indignantly sought another posi- ton. He did not however apologize to the other seven or eight millionaires who sat about bis desk until after o'clock, with no thought of luncheon or dinner. These men were willing to make the sacrifice which success demands.
 There is no dearth of openings for the man who will fit himself to accomplish The fact is that the development of business has been more rapid than the development of men, and today there is a greater need of men of the right sort than ever, and every great busi- ness is looking for them.-The CosmO- pClitan.
Arizona republican., 1902-11-17
Results of Popular Education.

President Eliot says that the results of popular education in this country are profoundly disappointing. That sounds startling and somewhat heretical, bug pr. Eliot expects a great deal of edu- cation, and is disappointed if he does not get it. He expects it to make peo- pie wise. but he does not not find that the Americans as q, people have yet at tained to wisdom. We have been strug- gling for two generations with drunk cnness, but hsvc not yet found 9 sue cessful way to deal with it we still like to gamble, which is very unintelli- gent in us; universal suffrage has not insured good government to us; crimes Of violence are committed in great number all over the country. both by mObs and by individuals: We don't show god taste in our choice Of reading matter. nor in plays We go to see; We are enormous consumers of patent med icines, and credulOus patrons of all sorts of novel cures la Dor strikes abound among us, and we still tolerate the spells system in politics. Finally, the development of our minds is ar rested tCo early. Dr. Eliot thinks that if our system of popular education was what it should be, these disconcerting phenomena would not be observed. He Goes not argue that education does not make good men wise. He thinks the trouble with Us Americans is that we don't get education enough. He points out that the average expenditure in the common schools of Of the country last year was $21.14 per pupil CT 1A7 cents a day of the average school year. The highest expenditure is $4l6S per pupil in New York; the lowest $4.5G in North Carolina. With all this he contrasts the expenditure for teaching and school maintenance in the private schools where well-to-do people send their children, and shows it to be four or five times as great. This increased ex- penditure is for better teachers and more of them. The public schools. too, says Dr. Eliot. would have a teacher for every ten CT fifteen pupils, instead of one for every forty or fifty pupils, if they could afford it, and there would be play ground around every school house and the school house would be kept in as perfect sanitary condition as a hospital. His deduction is that i've ought to spend more public money on public schools, because the present ex- penditures do not produce all the good results which were expected and may be reasonably aimed at"-Harper's Weekly.
Arizona republican., 1902-11-17
Bitterness in South Africa.

The announcement that the British colonial secretary would visit South Africa was an indication that the situa- tion there was not clearing so rapidly as had been expected. An insight into the attitude of many Boers is given by an article in the current issue of the North American Review by F. w Reitz, formerly secretary of state in the late South African republic Mr Reitz discusses the question, "Is it peace?" His answer is emphatically negative.
 Although he was one of the sieners Of the peace treaty, MT. Reitz asserts that he told Lord Kitchener he would sign only in his representative, not in his individual capacity. He quotes with approval the protest filed with the British representative just before the formal acceptance of the treaty. This stated that the struggle had so devas- tated the country that the horrible prospect had arisen" that by continuing 1t the 'entire race might be extermin- ated.' The force in the field. the docu- ment continued, was so feeble that a successful issue was not to be expect ed. Therefore it was thought best to accept peace. If with these docu- ments and facts before me-" says AIr. Reitz, "I am asked: Is it peace? I dis
 inctly and unreservedly would answer: No. It is not a peace that should be regarded as lasting one or as one binding upon the consciences of those men who, to save the remnant of their wives and children, signed it-signed it,