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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-05-14
MT RESPONSIBLE FOR TRUSTS.

In an eultOrlal last week our COH-
temporary insinuates that the Repub-
lican party is responsible for the
trusts. This makes a very conven-
lent campaign cry and Mr.. Bryan has
given the cue to the lesser lights of
the party in making the charge.
As a matter of fact trusts and com
bines are the result Of an industrial
evolution in the conduct of large en-
terprises and no party is RESPONSE
BILE for their existence. No unbiased
writer on economic questions denies
this fact. Ii is left to the demagogue
to make a political issue out Of them.
Trusts exist In countries that have
no tariff system and no government
on earth has the power to prevent
their formation. The only question
before the country and the only n
which both parties have taken cog
nizance of is the control and regula-
lloH vi tiuSts w tht nv bhat they
shall not operate in restraint of trade
and enhance the value of the necessi-
ties of life. To enact such legislation
is by no means an easy matter ow-
ing to the constitutional limitations.
In the past few years Democratic leg
islatures in several states have pass
ed drastic measures to regulate
trusts only to find them unconstitu.
tional when passed upon by the SUI
preme court. The bucolic statesmen.
imagining that they had rendered
great service to their states and to
their party. had a very poor knowl-
edge OF law and less regard for equity.
The only national law in the stat
ute books that can reach the trust
was placed there by the Republican
party and it Is under this law that
President Roosevelt is proceeding
against the beef trust.
1t is claimed by trust organizers
that they can handle their wares and
| products and sell them much cheaper
! to middlemen and consumers than II
were possible to do under the old
methods, as a great saving is made
in operating expenses. In many in.
stances this has been demonstrated
to be true. II is only when their
power is abused to raise prices that
the people have a grievance and the
government authority to prosecute.
Having reason to believe that the
beef trust was in a measure RESPONSE
BILE for the increased price of beef Ia
the consumers and to test the legal,
ity OF the merging of the Northern
Pacific, Great Northern & Burlington
railroads. President Roosevelt has had
suits instituted. The rest is left Ia
the courts.
Trusts are composed of both Dem
ocrats and Republicans but ii Is no
doubt true that in an effort TO &C.
complish their purpose they have mel
Their politics nor religion. James J. Hi
Is the greatest and most influential
Democrat in the northwest and il il
said he recently visited Washington
to bring pressure to bear upon Presl
dent Roosevelt to the end that Tho
merger case would be Withdrawn. II
so. he met defeat. Reef trust mag
mates did the same thing, They mis-
judged their man. The president /.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-05-14
Ne SIGNED HIS NAME.
story of Frank Hntton When He De-
came Postmaster General.

story of Frank Hatton When He De-
came Postmaster General.
"Frank Hatton was a great stickler
for Details" said a former representa-
tive Of congress who had been In
Washington when Mr.. Hatton was
postmaster general the other day, "and
when he entered the cabinet in the lat
ter part Of Arthur's administration he
carried this habit with him. He let 1t
be known among the heads Of bureaus
and divisions that he proposed to IA
miliarize himself with the business Of
the department until he had grasped
all the details of the work over which
he presided.
''The second day at his desk the ven
cradle colored messenger who attended
him brought the usual large bundle of
letters to be signed. 1t was a pile Of
typewriter epistles, inches thick. The
messenger placed them before Mr.. Hat
ton and. with a blotting pad in hand,
stood waiting for the signature, as he
had done for Mr.. Hatton's predecessors
since Hayes time. The first letter was
q long one on a topic with which the
new postmaster general was not famil-
lar and SO formal. legal and involved
that one reading did not make its
meaning clear. Mr.. Hatton hesitated,
wrinkled his forehead and unused to
himself:
whats this all about anyway? It's
all news to me. l don't know whether
l approve Of the things 1t says or not.
l can't make head or tail out Of 1t. l
don't know whether it's a good thing or
not
'The old messenger, standing with
blotting pad raised. leaned ove and
placed his foreinger on the space at
the end Of the last page and answered:
"'Well. neither do l, but you sign
your name there
"NIr. Hatton signed."-New York
Times.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-05-14

BY the death of Admiral Sampson
the controversy over the naval battle
in Santiago harbor will be brought TO
an end by mutual consent Of parti-
sans Of both sides. Impartial histori-
ans will undoubtedly do justice to
both commanders on that eventful
day and future generations will draw
the mantle of charity owe the petty
faults Of both in weighing their valor
and services to their country. No one
will ever question the ability and fit-
ness of Admiral Sampson for any po-
sltion i'm the navy. He rendered val
liable service in the civil war and at
the Annapolis academy. He was a
deep scholar and well versed in all
that pertains to sea lighting. No
doubt that in a moment of most bit
ter disappointment at seeing the last
opportunity in his life for achieving
a great naval victory suddenly snatch
ed from him by accident. he failed to
realize the importance of generosity.
He planned the blockade and readily
anticipated the great victory that
would follow in case the Spanish fleet
made an attempt to escape. Had he
been present with the fastest boat in
the fleet a record for daring and sea.
manship would have been chronicled
that would have linked the name of
Sampson with the great naval he
rOes of the past and present. As II
was the American people will in time
accord him the honors and credit just.
ly due. There was glory enough for
all
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-05-14

amount voted for that work is limited
and the cheapest and best system
for the money must be secured. Bet
ter to Owe cautiously than to become
involved in an enterprise that can
not be carried through to a finish for
lack of funds. Figuring IN the cost
Of such a project In Lewistown is
quite a different thing than making
estimates where transportation rates,
material and labor are not so high.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-05-14

According to Senator Tillman the
sand cure" in the south as practiced
by the Democrats of that section is
as bad as the water cure" in the Phil
ippines. When" he declared, I'VE
get ready TO put a niger S face in the
sand We put his body there, too" No
wonder Democratic senators left their
seats for the cloak room when Till
man uttered the above. Decent Dem
ocrats are ashamed OF him,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-05-14

Thomas Mast. who thirty years ago
was considered the greatest Amerl-
can cartoonist, and who became fam
GUS by his work in exposing the
Tweed ring. has been nominated by
the president for consul general at
Guayaquil. Ecuador. He Is now sixty
two years of age.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-05-14

When the beef question gets up to
congress the steering committee will
probably have something to say about
it.-Globe-D Democrat. In the eternal
fitness of things Mr.. Cowherd should
be chairman of that committee.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-05-14

Our contemporary must regard the
chances for local Democratic success
very poor when it opens the political
campaign several months before the
conventions are TO be held. There
will be plenty of time in which to
plead the merits of candidates after
they are nominated.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-05-14

Read the list of noted men that
have passed away within a month and
think what the years record may be:
Frank r. Stockton. Sol Smith Rus
sell. J. Sterling Morton. Amos j. Cum
mings, Potter Palmer. Archbishop Cor
rigan, Bret Harte and Admiral Samp
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-05-14

You can always tell the e%nterpris-
ing merchants by looking over the adj.
vertising columns of the local papers.
The ones to p~atronize are those who
advertise. says an exchange.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-05-14

The Helena base ball team has
reached the bottom of the column.
Now listen to the kick that will be
made al home. A base ball team Is
a great source OF pride-when it is
winning.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-05-14

The bill for the admission of Okla.
homa, Arizona and New Mexico has
passed the house. Whether the bill
will be taken up in the senate at this
session remains to be seen.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-05-14

One day little Elmer's mamma caught
him in the pantry helping himself to
some cake and jam. "Why. Elmer"
she exclaimed. "don't you know 1t is
wrong to take things without asking
for them?"
at isn't wrong. mamma" replied Ell.
mer. "Our Sunday school teacher says
the Lord helps those who help them.
selves"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-05-14
Charcoal Ennis Thanrhf.

"Yes, sab, Mistah Jackson" said
Charcoal Eph. "Ah'd rather eat nah
bacon lax n king dan be a king an
'dulge in chicken LAX a dyspeptic-'deed
All would. sab. IIab some OBJ de fowl"
Baltimore News.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-05-14

The u~nspeakable Tillman has again
made an ass of himself upon the floor
of the senate. How this brute can
criticise the conduct of the war in
the Philippines passes comprehension.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-05-14

Another victim of Christian Science
healing ~ is reported from Omaha.
Isn't il about time for the courts to
step in and prosecute those RESPONSE
ble9
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-05-14
Merely q Reminder.

Borem (time IL p. NIL very alb.
se%ntmlnded, don't you know. I'm al
ways forgetting something.
Miss Cutting (suppressing a yawn)-
Yes, I've noticed that you even forget
how TO tell time by the clock.-Chicago
News.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-05-14

In earnest and the people r with
him. The Republican party must and
will stand by its platform u~tterances.
When 1t fails to do SO it will forfeit
the confidence and support of the peo-
nla
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-05-14

"Harry," said a mother to her incor'
rigible son and heir. did you bring
that mud into the house?
mo. mamma" replied Harry: at
Just stuck to my shoes and anne in 1t.
self"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-05-14
Household Economics.

Husband-My dear, this is awful!
Last year we had accounts with two
firms, and now we have with ten.
Wife-But don't you think 1t n good
idea to distribute our obligations over
a wide field?-Brooklyn Life.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-05-14

The action of the city council on
Monday evening gives every assur-
ance that work on the proposed water
and sewerage system will begin at
the earliest possible date.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-05-14

I'm glad I'm not a fish," remarked
little George as he watched the gold.
fish swimming around In the globe.
"WhyY' quericd his mother.
"'Cause II must be awful to have to
be bathing all the timew was the reply.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-05-14

Heavy frosts in New York state
have damaged the fruit crop to the
extent of nearly half a million dol.
lars.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-05-14

The ranges in the northern part of
the state are in need of the water
cure"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-05-14

Wool prices in the east are said to
be higher at this seaso of the year
than in any year since 1890. This
is encouraging for the woolgrowers.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-05-14

Tie delay in commencing work on
the proposed w~aterworks and sewer
age system is To be regretted, but the
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-05-14

As people S.ow v,uer the worries that
formerly affected them only at night
begin to stay by them all day.-Atchi-
spn Globe.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-05-14

Henry Waterson should wear a cab
bage leaf in his hat to prevent com.
bustion of the brain.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-05-14
JOHN WANAMAKER.

Silver Bow county has no debt but
il has Mary MacLane.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-05-14
OFFICIAL PAPER OF FERGUS COUNTY.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
JOHN N. YROOMAN, Editor and Proprietor.
uALSEY R. WATSON, Business Manager.
LEwIsTowN, MONT, May IA, 1902.

/ would as soon think of doing bust
hess without clerks as without adyer-
Using.
JOHN WANAMAkER.
Nothing, except the mint, can make
money without advertising.
GLADSTONE.
When you pay more for the rent OF
your business than for advertising
your business. you are pursuing a rash
policy. II you can do business let 1t
be known.
FRANKLIN.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-05-14

Teacher-Willie. you may spell "felt.'
Willie-F-e-l-t.
Teacher-That's right. Now, John
ME, what is felt?
Johnnie-Mamma's slipper.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-05-14

Don't migrate to an island that con-
tains a volcano. There is no telling
what the pesky things may do.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-05-14

"And what's it all about, Weggy?"
81 am going to call 1t The Thunken
Week. don't ye know"
but, then, | don't see any week, old
chappie."
"Why. Wobby, of course you don't.
The week is under water, ye know
Scribner's.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-05-14

President Roosevelt has signed the
ole%omargarine bill and it is now a
law.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-05-14

Globe legal wrappers are the most
convenient, but we handle other va
rieties.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-05-14

We are afraid our contemporary
overlooked something on the first
page of the ARGUS last week.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-05-14

Mount Pelee belongs to the Mary
MacLane class of volcanoes.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-05-14
BY THE YOUNGSTERS.
Little Bits of Humor Discoursed
From the Mouths of Children.

''Oh, mammal" exclaimed little Fred
as he caught sight of a zebra at a me-
nagerie. "Come here quick and see
the poor little convict pony"
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-05-27
SHE REJECTED HIM AND
liz MURDERED HER
YOUNG GIRL KILLED IN CHURCH
NEAR ATLANTA BY
INSANE YOUTH.

Atlanta. May 26.-The last notes Of
the doXolgy had hardly died yesterday,
morning in Wesley chapel. the little
Methodist cnurch at Ben Hill, when
the departing congregation was start
led by two pistol shots and the lying
shrek OF young woman
TheI quiet little house Of worship
was suddenly made the scene of an
awful tregedy-thIe fruit of the morbid
passion of a young man for a young
woman who had resisted his every ad-
vance.
Miss Lila Suttles was snot to death
by Millard Lee, the ball from his pis-
tol piercing her heart. Crying. 20,
papa" she fell into tne arms of her
father. DR.. J. NJ. suttles, who had rush
ed up at the sound of tne pistol shot
She died witnout speaking again
The church was crowded at the time
and the greatest confusion ensued. It
was some minutes before the people
rallied what had happened. Before
the awfulness Of the crime dawned
upon them Lse had walked from the
church building. At the door he was
caught by Earl Suttles, the, young
brotner of the girl he had slain Young
Suttles caugnt hold of Lee and attemp-
ted to hold him, but Lee placed his
pistol against his breast and told him
that would shoot him if he di dnot
lelease him. The boy in desperation
yielded his hold and Lee took to flight
He was pursued, but though he has
been seen by many persons he has not
yet been captured.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-05-27
BRUNSWICK PUBLIC
BUILDING GETS THE
ADDITIONAL $4,000
RED-HANDED NEGRO CAUGHT.
He Claims Eight Accessories in the
Shooting Of a Marshal.

Titton, Ga, NAV 26- Boisy Brown,
the negro who fatally shot ana wounded
Marshal Hicks, of Adel, Thursday night,
was captured Yesterday at Pnepols. He
claims as his accessories six other negro
men and two women. All of ihe men
have been arrested and the women will tie
taken. Sheriff Swnde deserves credit
in making the arrests and for his prompt
work on the case. The parties implicated
are held as much to blame as the negro
who fired the shot, and were alleged gam
bIers and are said to have run blind IT,
gers. Hicks planned to arrest them and
the object was to have Brown arrested on
a warrant. Their intention was to kill
Hicks, it is alleged, before he accomplish.
ed his purpose toraid them Strong ev-
dence is in hand against all implicated.
Brown is said to be an ignorant character
hired by the others to hll Hicks EX-
element is intense ia that section md
trouble is expected by the Sheriff. His
prisoners were carried to Nashville jail
several miles ont 3f the way OF Alel and
Sparks, as the crowds had gathered in
these towns and would undoubtedly have
taken the prisoners. Hicks is in a dyiug
condition.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-05-27
SOL LDIERS HEARD
DR.. MUNHALL
ALL THE MILITARY COMPANIES
ATTENDED MEETlNT LAST
NIGHT.
An Able Sermon Was Delivered to
Them BY Or. MunhaIl-The
Meeting Today.

The service at The tabernacle last night
was one Of the best yet.
1t was military and secret order night,
and the companies in uniform made a
splendid appearance, especially the Rifle
men, Naval Reserves and Uniform Rank
K. Of P.'S: Quite a good humber Of the
old veterans weie there and seemed to en-
joy the service.
Or. Munhall, as a soldier Of the Ua
ion army, made some pleasant remarks
about the soldiers Of both armies by way
of introduction. His sermon was Illus
trated from experiences Of the war and
crouched in military figures
ltwas a splendid gospel sermon and
addressed to the reason and judgment
This afternoon at O'Clock the subit
will be The Resurrection OF lhe Dead, 50
and tomorrow afternoon The Second
Advent of Christ" The subject for to
night will be Hell an1 tomorrow
night Heaven"
Everybody is invited to all these ser
vices.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-05-27
MORE ARE MENTIONED,
Will be Many Candidates for the May
orality Race.

viii be Many Candidates for the May
orality Race.
There is stlll great deal OF talll
about the mayorality race and there is
no telling how many names have and
win be suggested.
1t seems that every little faction
has a candidate Of its own and if
half Of those whose nams have been
mentioned decide to enter the race il
win trulI be a spirited contest
A number Of citizens favor a white
primary while many think The colored
people should have a voice in tnis
contest inasmuch as the city election
has always been Of am non-partisan
nature and taey further state that as
thu colored population owns consijera-
bic propery here it is but proper that
they be allowed tovote.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-05-27
PLEASED WITH
THE SITUATION
WILL LIVE UP TO THE TERMS
OF THE FRANCHISE RECENTLY
GRANTED TO HIM.
THERE SEEMS TO BE BUT LITTLE
OR NO DOUBT ABOUT THE
BUILDING OF THE LINE

Hobart c. Fash, one Of the gentle
men interested in the .elecrtic street
railway for Brunswick. arrived in the
city yesterdty and spent the day in
Looking over the ground and making
preparations for beginning the work
at an early date
Mr.. Hobart says there is no doubt
about the construction of the road and
he expects to have it in operation a
great many months before tne time
allowed by council in the franchise
MIR. Fash has great faith in Bruins
wick and, being a man of considerable
means, will do us a great deal of good
ON lines of development.
Mr.. Fash said that his company was
well satisfied with the franchise grant
ed by council and also with the enthu.
siastic encouragement they had re-
celY"i in the new enterprise at the
hands of Brunswick people generally.
He thinks that a street car line will
not only add greatly to Brunswicf's
appearance as a hustling little city
but will be paying investment to the
promoters of the line as well.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-05-27
BLUE WAS SENTENCED
TO TERM OF TWO YEARS
ST. SIMON MURDEDER WAS CON
VlcTED OF INVOLUNTARY
MANsLAUoHTER.

Judge Benent convened the superior
court yesterday morning after a recess
of few days. and viii now dispose
OF the ciminal docket.
About the only case tried during
the day was that OF the state VS..
Henry Blue. the st. Simon negro who
was charged with murder
Quite a number Of witnesses were
introduced in thq case and the evil
dence was in favor Of Blue. most Of
it being to the effect that he did the
kihingg in helf defense
The jury was out only a short while
and returned verdict Of Involuntary
manslaughter Judge Bennet sentenced
Blue to serve a term Of two years in
the state penitentiary, the smallest
sentence that he could impose on the
verdict Of the jury.
Blue was represented by Attorney
Max Isaac.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-05-27
O'FARRELL MAY
START WATER PLANT
SAYS HE is SERIOUSLY coNsIp.
ERiNG THE MATTER AT
PRESENT.

c. J. OFarrell, manager of tbe
Brunswick Electrical Supply COMPANY
~nich will probably begin operating,
their plant today, is now seriously con
sidering adding a water works sys-
tenn to the business
A reported of The News heard Of
This yesterday and at once called upon
Mr. OFarrell to obtain the truth in
the matter, and. when questioned on
the subject, he said:
''Yes, it is true that | am thinning
0f putting in a water works system in
connection with the electrical plant
have other parties interested in the
matter with me and we nave
been considering the possibly of es-
tablishing the system for some time
and, although no definite decision has
yet been reached, l am under the i'm
preston that we will, later. decide
20 give the people Of Brunswick an
other water works system"
Mr.. O'Farrell says he is much graft
fled at the encouragement he has re-
'eiyed in his electrical business, so
Jar and that he had been well pat
ronized. He says he will give the
people good service at all times and
guarantees his prices to be as low as
IN any other city in the state.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-05-27
mr.. FASH SAYS STREET
RAIL WAY is ASSURED
FOR BRUNSWICK
TWO CANDIDATES WERE HERE
Parker and Eason Mingled With
Brunswckans Yesterday

Two candidates who are to be voted
for in the primary on June 5 were in
Brunswick yesterday and spent the
entire day mingling with the voters.
They We're Prison Commissioner
Tom Eason, of Telfair county, and
Judge A. Parker of Appling county
Mr.. Eason is seeking reelection and
is opposed by Capt Wiley Williams,
of Columbus, who seems to be making
strong race for the place,
Judge Parker is anxious to sue
ceef Judge Bennett as judge of the
Brunswick circuit, and he, too, seems
to be making strong race. He is op.
posed by Col. Simon w Hitch. of
Waycross.