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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03
LABOR DAY
CELEBRATION
Continued from First Page).

hot number and the mothers who
washed the clothes worn by the CON
testants could probably spin a long
story about IL. After much wriggling,
false starts, chokings and rapid
m%unchings, the contest was won by
"Dutchy" Ftz Norisch.
The only entry for the girls bicy-
Gle race was Pauline Froembling and
she was allowed to ride over the
course and take the money.
There were five entries in the mems
bicycle race, four times around the
track, and Z. w. Norton finished an
easy first. while A. b. Smith took
second money.
There were seven entries for the
n mile running race for men and
Frank Rix won after an exciting con-
test with Jim Pratt, who. though en-
titled to second place. neglected to
cross the tape and Gilbert Billiard
finished second.
The ball game was then called, an
account OF which will be found else
where. During the ball game the
drilling contest took place between
picked teams from Gilt Edge and Mai
den.
The prize in this contest was 500
to the team who drilled the furthest
in 10 minutes and the winners were
Thomas Nantell and j. P. Jensen of
Gilt Edge, who sunk a 1874 inch hole
within the specified time. The COM
peting team was Thomas Dignant and
Gilt Edge, who sunk a 33% inch hole
in the granite to the depth of 1914
inches.
During the afternoon the combin-
eu Lewistown and Gilt Edge band
played several well rendered selec-
tions, which were highly appreciated
by the crowd. At the close of the
ball game the large assemblage dis.
persed amidst rousing cheers for the
Great Falls team, and evidently well
satisfied with the days entertain.
ment.
In the evening a ball was given I'M
der the auspices of the union, which
was the most successful of the sea-
son, and s2s7 was taken at the door
and by the ticket sellers. Excellent
music was furnished by the Culver
Noble orchestra and in the neighbor-
hood of 100 couples occupied the floor
till an early hour in the morning. At
midnight a supper, which had been
prepared by the wives. sisters and
s~weethearts of the union boys, was
served 10 the hungry multitude, hut
there xetA no baskets full Of scraps
left, not By q long shot, it was too
good to leave.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03
FERGUS COUNTY APPLES.
Magnificent Fruit Raised Within Il
Miles of lewistown.

William Dandom of Spring creek
brought Z wagon loau Of apples to the
city on Saturday which were raised
III his ranch twelve miles below town
N spring cree. The lruit was in ex.
cellent condition and showed conclu'
siyely that the ralsins OF apples in
Fergus county can be made q success
= IL s,.-~'oii- ru,iea
The apples are the Duchess of Old
enburg variety and we're picked from
trees raised by Frank Day and plant
cd when yearlings by Mr.. Dundom.
He has forty trees now bearing fruit
and has a large crop Of the Montana
beauties.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03
Ran OFF WITH THE PICK.
trace Rat Performs Incredible Feat
in the North Moccasin.

1T is noticed in an interesting ac-
! count of the vagaries Of a trade rat
in the vicinity of Kendall, which was
sent in by the Kendall correspondent
to the Tribune, that the interesting
animal in question carried of a min
er's knife and pick. Being an earn
est student of natural history and a
searcher after the truth, the local ed,
| itor would like to know What man
| ner of animal the trade rat Ia. a. the
shooting season now being open, II
might be within the bouAds of Iossi
bility that he might have TO encounter
the beast. An ANIMAL that a pacl
off a full grown pick must be a hare
beast to tackle and for future refer
ence it would be interesting to know
what caliber rife 1t will take to wint
up his dangerous career.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03
THE passion PLAY"
Il Will be Here for
me Fair.

DIR. w
P' - Tlttwoon' assisNeu ny Mis-
...'woSd, will give a Splendid kinete-
'sc1ope representation IL the Passion
Play" as played " the peasants of
oberammergau. on the first two nights
of the county fair. The doctor and his
wife have a well earned reputation
as first class entertainers and it will
be worth your while 10 see them.
Besides the Passion Play" pictures
there are many depicting the recent
disaster of Martinique, which are very
fine.
Over half a mile of film is used in
the kaleidoscope in the evenings en-
tertainment. and the entire equipment
is the best that can be secured.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03
IMMENSE SMELLING PLANT
Austin War; Viewed the B. & M
Smelter at Great Falls.

Austin War; returned last week
from a trip to Great Falls. Butte and
Helena and mentioned that though
the time was partly occupied with the
business interests Of the Lewistown'
Great Falls Telephone Co, he had a
very pleasant trip.
While in Great Falls Mr.. War; was
taken through the Boston & Montana
smelter and says the plant is an i'm
mense one and the viewing of the
various departments most interesting
The money expended by the company
for hauling ore from their Butte prop
erty alone is in the neighborhood Of
1925. 600 per month. The new tele
phone line to Neihart has been com
pleted and the repairs and improve
ments on the Great Falls and Aiming
ton division are almost completed.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03
oLp.TIMER IN TROUBLE.
Dud Richard is Now Living at the
County Poor Farm.

A short time ago bud Richard, an
old time freighter and rancher, came
down from Utica on a visit to the
county seat. While here he was TAX
en- suddenly sick and not being the
-possessor of much worldly wealth, was
taken to the hospital at the poor farm.
bud is we'll known to every old
timer from Helena TO the Dakota line,
and in the early days, when Benton
was the central trading point, hauled
freight over the Benton-Helena trail.
He married a breed girl some twenty
years since and a short time after
settled in the Yogo country. at the
mouth of Tollgate canyon. The ranch
was a good one and bud and his wife
prospered and got together a bunch
of cattle and horses.
Like many old-time freighters, bud
could not quit the road, and misfor-
tune. combined Win mdlscrellon mas
at length brought him to where he is
al present. A few months ago he
was kicked by a vicious horse and
suffered a p~aralytic stroke, which bad
" crippled him. He is nov somewhat
better and the idea of being on the
DOOR farm gals the independent spir-
il OF the old freighter and he is try
ing to secure a light job by which be
can earn a livelihood. His wife who
lives at Utica. has institu q a divorce
suit against him and gems as if
the old pioneers evil star was at its
zenith.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03
Dissolution Of Partnership.

Notice is hereby given that the partnership
heretofore existing between W. a. Jackmnn
and Alex NORM. aad known as the Lewis own
Carriage Co. is by mutual consent this day
dissolved. W. A. Jackman will continue the
wood work department and Alex NORM the
blacksmith department. All accounts payable
at the old stand. ". A. JACKMAN.
ALIEN NORM.
Dated at LewistOwn, Mont, this 18th day OF
August, 1902.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03
The Only Way

To get at the superiority of one
thing over another is by comparison,
and after travelling owe every line
between Minneapolis and Chicago the
traveller will admit that the North.
western line represents the %superla-
tive degree of railway comfort and
luxury in its elegant Northwestern
Limited. This statement was made
by a prominent man in an interview
in the Minneapolis Times. For any
information about this popular road
address It. w. Teasdale, G. P. A., st.
Paul, MINI. E A. Gray, Gen. Agent,
Helena, Mont.
Read the news-the ARGUS has II.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03
BlAckFORD-lINDSAY
James Biackford Returns From Ben.
ton With a Charming Bride.

Fort Benton, Aug. 27.-Miss Maude
Lindsay, of this city, and James NJ.
Blackford, of Lewistown, were mar.
ried this evening at G o'clock at the
home of the bride. The only guests.
beside the immediate family of the
bride. were Mr.. and Mrs. John B.
Rauch and Prof. +. NJ. Vancil. Miss
Lindsay's wedding gown is white Par.
Is muslin, over white taffeta, made
en- trGine. The couple will remain in
Fort Benton until Friday morning,
when they will leave for Lewistown,
their future home. where they will be
the guests of Mrs. Holzemer until the
coy cottage being prepared by Mr..
Blackford is ready for occupancy.
Miss Lindsay has been a very pop-
ular teacher in the Lewistown and
Fort Benton schools and has many
friends in both towns, Mr.. Blackford
is a well known attorney of Lewis
town, being the Junior member of the
firm of Blar-kford G. Blackford.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03

The team was subjected to consid-
cradle change during the three days
and therefore a condensed tabulated
score of the three days play, as fur
Eished by the scorer, is given as fol.
lows.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03

Cops Mining code-A few cop
les of this publication, so valuable 10
miners and prospectOrs. are on sale
at this office. Price fifty cents. Adj
five cents for postage If you wish
copy mailed.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03

ANeoRA GoATs-A Shipment of An.
CORA goats will reach Great Falls
about July g., 1902, and will be Of.
fered for sale. Come and see them.
LAND-lrrigated land and stock
ranches fer sale and rent.
SHEEP-Fst Wethers and dry Ewes
for sac delivery June and July.
cATTLE-fle, Hereford Bull, Cows
and Calves,
HcRsEs-Thres Ner. IAN stations
Cheap.
Wanted-sceep Of all kind, A. once
10 PHELPS BLOCK.
D.A. Richardson a"tAT FALLS.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Blackford arrived in
Lewistown on Saturday evening from
Fort Benton by private conveyance
and are at present the guests of Mrs.
Holzemer at the Cottage" Mr.. and
Mrs. Blackford will be at home to
their friends at their residence at the
head of Boulevard street.
In conjunction with T.
friends the ARGU~ many
congratulate "e'
ms tn tho newly married
~'upio' Win best wishes for their fu
ture happiness.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03
Sheep for Lease.

To responsible parties owning their own
ranches and having sufficient hay; deliveries
October next. For particulars address
"SHEEP FOR LEASE" q.
Grass Range, Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03
House and Lot for Sale.

House and lot in a very desirable locality on
Fifth Avenue Is IN the market. Inquire Of c
i. Wentworth, Fifth Avenue.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03
MAIL SERVICE,

Leave Arrive
Great FALL. daily ........1;c a. m. 500 a M
Harlowton, daily except
Sunday III oVa'"
Gilt Edge and Maiden, daily
except Sunday. .........s;O a. M $40 p M
New Year, daily except
SUNDAY .... .--a....,,., 20 y. m. J.
IT. Benton, Monday. We'd ="
nesday and Friday.
Armells and Christi - m' su p m
.-.ac AVE-
Ken ,s '+'.|"a III 'W p III
--i '....,,.., s;u0a. m. coop. II
MosCa,ih, aa'ly. ...gUoa m. 600 u. II
Nickel Plate. Gilt Edge g;OOa, m. 500 D. n
The Holly chieftain., 1902-04-18
DEATH OF DR.. TALMAGE.
Famous Preacher Passes Quietly
Away at Washinoton.

Washington, April 13.-Rev. T. De
Witt Talmage, the noted Presbyterian
clergyman, died al o'clock last night
at his residence in this city. 1t had
been evident for some days that there
was no hope OF recovery, and the at
tending physicians 50 informed the
family. The patient gradually grew
weaker, until life passed away so qui-
etly that even the members of the fam
lily, all of whom We're watching at the
bedside, hardly knew that he had gone.
The immediate cause of death was In
finmmation of the brain.
T. De Witt Talmage was born in
Bound Brock. New Jersey, January Z,
1852. He was member OF the class
of 1858 of the University Of New York
City, but was not graduated. He
Theological Seminary in 1856, and was
ordained pastor Of the Reformed Dutch
Church of Bellville, New Jersey.
From 1859 until 1868 he was in charge
of the church in Syracuse, New York,
and later of one in Philadelphia. Dur
ing the Civil War he acted as pastor OF
Pennsylvania regiment and later
was for many years chaplain Of the
Thirteenth New York regiment
He was made pastor of the Central
Presbyterian Church in Brooklyn in
1860. In 1870 his congregation erected
a church which was later enlarged to
seat $500 persons. This church was
burned in 1872. A new tabernacle was
built with seating capacity for 5000
people, and is to-day the largest Prot
estant church in this country. He was
a popular lecturer. His sermons have
been published in nearly GOO journals
in this country and Europe, and trans
lated into many languages.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-04-18
sToNAKER INVESTIGATION.
State Board Of Charities and Pardons
At Canon City.

Denver, April IA News special
from Canon City last night says:
Investigation Of the Stonaker case
was held at the penitentiary to-day and
tonight. Besides Warden Martin,
Deputy Warden Burghart Chief Clerk
Reed, Mail Clerk Mrs. Lee, A. J..
Sykes and Senator Frank Moore, a
number Of convlcts were examined.
The prisoners boldly say Secretary
Stonaker is crooked, but absolutely no
direct evidence was introduced to
prove this except the statement of Co.
lumbus B. Sykes. He swore positively
that Stonnker demhnded $500 of him.
However, he did not know the money
was intended for Stonaker. He had
the impression that 1t was, although
Mr.. StOnaker had never 80 much as in
timated such thing. His brother, A.
j. Sykes. was completely routed in his
testimony. He even failed to identify
Secretary Stonaker as the person who
had demanded money for his influence
in the behalf of Columbus Sykes be-
fore the pardons beard. He was not
positive that he had ever seen Mr..
Stonaker prior to this sitting OF the
joint board. In point of date when
the case Of Columbus Sykes first came
before the pardons board, he and his
brother We're greatly at variance.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-04-18
THINKS PEACE ASSURED.
London Believes the Eoer War viii
Soon End.

London, April 13.-"Peace is within
measurable distance" That probably
sums up the present crop of rumors,
conjectures and deductions which has
Great Britain by the ears. is 1t
peace! meets the eye in glaring post
ers Of newspapers and the question is
re-echoed throughout the United King
dom.
The Edinburgh News. whose editor is
in daily touch with Mr.. Kruger, says:
The Boers are prepared to accept
the following conditions: They will
not make absolute Independence car
dinal feature If they can come to a sat
isfactory agreement as to future inter-
nal government.
The banisAnent ard confscation Of
property proClamation must be cancel
ed and cOnfscated property must be re-
stored to Its owners, with remunera-
tion for private stock and property de-
stroyed or taken by the British.
Full recognition of state debts con-
tracted before and after hostilities and
up to the date Of the annexation prom
lamation published by Lord Roberts.
THE language question is to be mu-
tually agreed upon.
Amnesty for the Cape rebels.
THE release Of all political prisoners.
"A date to be fixed when all prison
ers OF war Will be returned to South
Africa. The offices of one or two
friendly powers 10 be accepted to su-
perintend the carrying out of the terms
of peace"
or these, the cardinal point, and the
hardest for Great Britain to concede, is
the granting Of amnesty to the Cape
rebels, not so much because of British
opposition, but owing to colonial oppo-
sition in South Africa itself. While
there is no reason TO believe that this Is
not Il semi-oficiaI summary of the
Beers demands, there also is reason to
think they may be modified. How
strongly the government shares that
hope may be judged from the fact
that the London police officials today
We're ordered to keep large forces in
order to avoid any repetition of Maj
eking night" which ipis feared might
ensue should the conclusion Of peace
be announced.
One Of the curious features of the
present negotiations is that five of the
Boer representatives secured Legal
training at the English bar.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-04-18

There is great rush for farming
lands at present by homeseekers. The
movement Of population westward is
very extensive, as shown by railroad
reports Of passenger traffic. In many
localities farmers who were in debt
have sold out and realized handsome
equity which has put them in shape to
pay their floating Indebtedness and buy
needed supplies. At the same time
they are able to- go where, lands are
cheaper and secure. farms equally as
productive for less MONEY. The out
look is gratifying and Colorado is get
ting the best of the deal for the reason
that it is bringing to our state a bet
ter class of eastern farmers who have
been enabled to trade an acre Of land
there for two or three irrigated acres
here. People are beginning to realA
that the true system Of agriculture iSl
by irrigation. The Sunny San Luis
Valley In the southern part OF this
state is getting large share Of the
immigration. For particulars about
the fine lands around ROMEO, write
to Zeph. Chas Felt, 1O2 Boston Build
ing, Denver, Colorado. 81
The Holly chieftain., 1902-04-18

The west is fast losing its indi-
viduality. The Arapahoe bucks are
preparing to celebrate Easter In
tan shoes and long frock coats, silk
hats and red ties" which combina-
tions were once affected by eastern
aldermen. and the squsws are buying
silk and satin and hat decorations, =
as tteir sisters hereabout are. Fash
ion maees the whole world kin. .
The Holly chieftain., 1902-04-18

The 10-year-old caddie who is suing
New York minister for $1,000 says
that the minister hit him on the head
with a golf ball on the links last sum
mer. minister playing golf should
exercise self-restraint in many WAYS
The Holly chieftain., 1902-04-18
Defend. the English Sparrow.

That spafrows are not the pest thex,
are painted has just been proved
the well known English naturalist.
Bradley. who observed that pair OF
eparrows brought to the nests Of their
youngsters no less than 800 insects
during 4 single week. In the course OF
one summer. Bradley states, a pair OF
sparrows destroy at least $1,000 In
sects.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-04-18
Major Waller Acquitted.

Manila, April l4.-Major Lyttleton
w. 4. Waller of the marine corps,
tried by n ccurt-martial ON the charge
of killing natives Of the island of Sa-
mar without trial, has been acquitted.
The court stood eleven to two for ac-
Quittal ,@GGl
The Holly chieftain., 1902-04-18

The riots are the order of the day in
China, probably because the courts will
not issue injunctions against the tax
collectors. Civilization is still few
notches behind the times in China.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-04-18

Somehow it always seems as II it
was the man with a small salary who
has to sacrifice some Of it in times Of
retrenchment Perhaps the theory is
that he has so little he won't miss it.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-04-18

Three society women Of Washington
patronized Paris tailor and found to
their chagrin that their gowns We're
alike. Perhaps they will patrorize
home industry hereafter.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-04-18

j. Pierpont Morgan says that $3.Oo0-
900 does not look like much money to
him. Mr.. Morgan can reach up into
the air almost anywhere and pull down
more money than that
The Holly chieftain., 1902-04-18

The death is announced of the lead
ing medica' expert in the treatment
of diseases OF the heart-from heart
disease.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-04-18

The New York farmer who caused
bull to gore his wife to death has made
Nero seem more human than ever.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-04-18

The Chinese General Ma has been
defeated by the rebels. Now give Gen
eral Pa chance.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-04-18

The successor to Gen. Lukban in the
island of Samar has surrendered. hav-
ing heard very enticing reports as to
the character of the rations issued at
American headquarters.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-04-18

After all what does the counting OF
American favor by European powers
mean but a recognition of the silent,
steady and irresistible growth of re-
publican ideas? H.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-04-18

A Tennessee judge has declined
renomination after holding public Of
flee for forty years. 1t can't be pos
sible, however. that he is quitting be-
cause he neds rest.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-04-18

Mrs. Daisy Gentleman Of Chicago
has sued for a divorce She sets up
the claim that he is merely gent"
The Holly chieftain., 1902-04-18

The first railroad locomotive was
capable OF going twelve miles an
hour, and its speed was felicitously
compared TO that of a rocket
The Holly chieftain., 1902-04-18

Prince Henry wishes to come back
incognito, perhaps for the purpose OF
discovering If we really eat 800 din
ners every day.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-04-18

The New York man who shot his
sons wife for making a poor omelet
was evidently a bad egg.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-04-18

prove himself entirely different from
other ministers by asking that his sal
ary be reduced from $4,000 to $4,000
year.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-04-18

1t still remains a fact that few things
are surer In this world than death and
taNes-barring war taxes. They are
more or less Intermittent.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-04-18

The ss.OOO,OOO hotel to be erected
right opposite the Yale campus will
be quite gorgeous new haven.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-04-18

A movement is on foot TO admit men
TO membership in women's clubs Thus
man is gradually rising TO equality
with the other sex.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-04-18

Although authorized by its congress
to do so, the government OF Chile will
not issue any more paper money at
present. Is the printing press out OF
repair? ..-
The Holly chieftain., 1902-04-18

Mrs. Astor has discovered that she
is now in the same class with the ia
vorite parrot that talked too much.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-04-18

A Kansas man theories that Eve
was tempted by man instead OF SER
pent. But why revive the old scandal
al all? Think of the family name.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-04-18
YHE HOLLY GHIKFYAIt.
d. ". MILFORD, PsbAshes.
HOLLY, COLORADO.

In ordering two new battleships
Chile has demonstrated that she is
not so chilly.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-04-18

But the parents of that Indianapolis
baby that has been named Prince
Henry" needn't think the whole coun-
try is going TO kotow to il,
The Holly chieftain., 1902-04-18

Mrs. Celestino Garcia wife Of Repre-
sentative Garcia of Conejos couny,
died at her home near Conejos April
10th OF dropsy.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-03

ron at some point between New Bed
ford on the north and New York on
the south and to MAKE a landing on
the coast.
The defending squadron will be busy
In the meantime, sending out SCOUTS
to locate the invading squadron and
to keep posted the ships held In reserve
in order to precipitate a sea engage
ment and prevent the landing of any
hostile troops.
Among the ships which will take
part of the maneuvers will be the
cruiser Olympia, the Montgomery,
Scorpion, Marblehead and number Of
the crack ships Of the navy.
The outcome of the conflict will be
decided by naval experts acting as UNI
p1res who will decide mainly upon the
strategical advantages gained by eth
er side and upon the possibilities that
would have ensued had they pursued
the advantages obtained In genuine
fight.
Should the defending fleet surprise
the attacking fleet and precipitate a