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Fergus County argus., 1902-01-22

mors have been sent afoat and state.
ments made that lack Authorization
from reliable sources. Not long since
IL was reported that large quantity
of rails had arrived in Billings to be
used in the construction of the Bur.
lington branch. This proved to be a
hoax. and an employe Of the road
speaking of the matter at Billings
used the following significant langu.
age:
when you see the yards beginning
filing up with rails. timbers and other
material that enters into the construc-
tion of a new railroad then you may
take it for granted that there is some,
thing doing but until then 1t may be
well to take with a good deal of al
lcwance the many reports and rumors
that are constantly circulating con.
cernmg the proposed extension"
No one seems to have less informa.
ton as to when construction work
will begin than the surveyors. Ap-
parently they know about as much as
n clerk in the general office of the
company. The following statement
was made recently by one in charge
OF corps Of surveyors. and it also
las in il an element of doubt and un-
certainty which should at least arouse
q little suspicion. He says:
"As soon as the Grant party have
completed their work here it will prob.
ably begin the running of prelim.
mary surveys from Great Falls in sew.
eral directions. Now. when | say this.
1t practically means nothing. All the
corps at work are kept in the field by
the road all the time. They are con.
t!nually running preliminary surveys.
which mean nothing other than that
the road is gaining a knowledge re.
Earding the country. so that in the
event of its becoming necessary to
build other extensions the officials
will have some idea of what to do at
the beginning. It was so eleven years
ago, when we made the first line
through to Great Falls. At that time
there were reports that the Burling.
ton would come here. However, our
work meant nothing other than when
this time arrived the company knew
something of what it was going to do
and had a good idea of where it would
he liable to get through"
Notwithstanding the above and the
doubts of a great many il would seem
hardly probable that the building of
the road would have been announced
at the annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Great Northern road
II such was not the case and so much
preliminary work done in mid-winter.
However, few months will deter
mine whether it was bluff or some
thing else.
Fergus County argus., 1902-01-22
THE UNITED STATES Is."

"The United States is has been ap-
proved by the house of representa-
tives committee on revision of laws.
This regulation of the United States
are" to the limbo Of other phrases
end ideas that belong to a period of
national evolution long since passed,
merely follows popular usage and the
major part of authoritative official
usage for the last fifty years. II will
bc hard on our editorial friends who
like to roll under their tongues the
sweet verbal morsel. These Untedl
States are and some of the spotless
purists of grammar will be shocked
almost beyond recovery. But the
United States is a nation. II is the
government OF the people of the Unit
ga States. In lis use as the designa-
ton Of the nation il is and always was
properly singular. Notwithstanding its
plural form. II is only when we go be-
hind the government and consider the
Eature of the country it stands for,
fnd find il is made up of states that
are united. that we are justified in
saying "the United States are
To use the plural verb in speaking
of the nation is to perpetuate the
false idea that this nation is a league,
confederacy, an idea that was bur.
led in the civil war so deep that not
even the trump of the judgment day
can awaken minneapolis Journal.
Fergus County argus., 1902-01-22

in not doing SO. but ii never has, and
IL never will oppress any people. This
charge comes only from the over-zeal
Gus and misguided coterie of "aunt
les in the far east and those who
would seek to make political capital
by embarrassing the administration
When the Filiplnos cease hostilities
and recognize the authority of this
government they VIII soon discover
that no harm is meant them and that
they will gradually enjoy all of the
blessings Of liberty of which they are
capable.
Fergus County argus., 1902-01-22
A FALSE CONCLUSION.

nat tHt Ntutldult otldlOT ilOdr Ol
Massachusetts is a man of great learn.
ing, polished orator and one who
stands high as a statesman no one
will deny. That all of his faculties arc
as keen as they were a quarter of a
century ago can well be doubted.
Then. again. Mr.. Foar is product of
Massachusetts and belongs to that old
school Of aboitionists who were
strong on sentiment If weak in their
reasoning. However much one may
have questioned their methods and
the logic of their position. their sim
cerity and earnestness was never
doubted. II is natural. then, that a
man with such environments in his
youth should be found ready to assail
any government or any policy which
he thinks partakes of oppression to
my human being. But In his great
henevolence and fear of injustice he
dscards reason. jumps at conclusions
and makes an appeal for the Filipino
based on a wrong statement of facts.
In recent address Mr. Hoar said.
among other things: "If we had dealt
with them as we have dealt with Cuba
the Filipinos would now be happy,
prosperous people. sending their chill
GTen to our schools and initiating our
institutions"
Soldiers who have returned from the
Philippines and who made a study OF
conditions and the character of the in.
habitants will take but little stock in
Mr.. Iloar's roseate pictures of what
the Filipinos would be doing in a few
brief years without military restraint
and left entirely to themselves to form
a government and bring about order.
Those who have any knowledge of
government of any kind are few in
number compared with the whole.
The inhabitants of some of the islands
are not far removed from the ape or
chimpanZe in intelligence and exist
in a wild and semi-nude state, and
have no more idea of or desire for
civil government than the tribes OF
darkest Africa. Even the best of them
were too vicious and ignorant to dis.
cerncern the difference between their
uelverers and their oppressors. and
when the power of Spain was crushed
in the Philippines they turned upon
the very soldiers and government that
came to their rescue-a government
that never had any other desire thar
&c better their condition and advance
their civil rights and self-government
as rapidly as they are fitted to assume
such responsibilities.
, Mr.. Hoar thinks we should dea
with the F'ilipinos as we have will
Cuba, when there is no comparison
between the two peoples or in the cir
cumstances. There are those wht
think that this country made a mis-
take in pledging a free and independ
, cnt government for Cuba, as they dis
, trust the capacity Of the people t.
, meet the obligations and responsible
, tiles that will devolye upon them
, Well, II the Cubans. who are superio
, to the Filipinos as a whole. and whit
I have had an impressive example o
, over a hundred years Of self-govern
/. ment by their proximity to the United
States, are not fit for self-governmen
what can be said of the semi-barbar
Gus tribes of the many islands that g
to make up the Philippine group?
This government made no pledge
of any kind to the Filipinos. ant
events have proven that 1t was wis
Fergus County argus., 1902-01-22

Henry Watterson has announced
as a candidate for governor OF
Kentucky, With the united support
OF the party in that state his election
would be assured. It is said the bril-
liant journalist has ambition to be-
come the next candidate for the presi'
dency on the Democratic ticket. But
Mr.. Bryan will have something to say
about that when the proper time
comes.
Fergus County argus., 1902-01-22

An eastern exchange says rural mail
carriers resign TO the number of 100
a month. They probably get tired of
having the bosom of their pants
tuggcd at by the farmers bull dogs.
Fergus County argus., 1902-01-22

A Michigan professor has discoy.
cred that a frogs soul is located in
its backbone. Now don't accuse some
cold-blooded people OF not having a
soul. You may simply have failed to
locate ii. Even if the professor is
right we long ago discovered that the
best fish bait was in a frogs hind legs.
Fergus County argus., 1902-01-22

The Earl of Rosslyn made dismal
failure in his attempt to break the
bank at Monte Carlo. He came near
breaking some OF his friends who
staked him. however. His scheme
was nothing new and many high roll
Os" in this country predicted his fail
Fergus County argus., 1902-01-22

Yesterday the Iowa Legislature vot.
ed to return William B. Allison and
J p. Dolliver to the United States SEN
ate. 1t is the formers sixth consecu-
tive term. Mr.. Dolliver was appoint
I'd by Governor Shaw to succeed the
late Senator Gear. He made a bril-
liant record in the house and will no
doubt come to the front in the senate.
Fergus County argus., 1902-01-22

A white murderer down in Missis
sippi who was to be executed along
with two negroes requested to be
hanged IRON a different gallows. stat
ing that he was opposed to social
equality. He had in him the making
Of a second Ward McAllister.
Fergus County argus., 1902-01-22

There is no doubt that Funston has
a little more wisdom than falls to the
lot of the average hero. as he still re.
fuses to put his foot in his mouth
Helena Record. But how about baby
Funston
Fergus County argus., 1902-01-22

George Washington called on Pres
ident Roosevelt one day last week. II
wasn't the original George of apple
tree fame. the man who "cut ice on the
Delaware. but a lineal descendant Of
his and the last of his race born at
Mount Vernon. This George Is now
mayor of Charlestown, West Virginia
Fergus County argus., 1902-01-22

We observe that the Rev" (?D
Hannah, the man who forsook the
cause of Christ and the cause of his
country to vote for W. A. Clark. is
still in existence. 1t is strange what
some communities can endure.
Fergus County argus., 1902-01-22

Now the word comes from Ken.
tucky that the Honorable Jack Chinn
is good sprinter when occasion re.
Guires that he accelerate his move
ments. Most gun-men are.
Fergus County argus., 1902-01-22

At the Jackson day banquet in Chi
cago ]. Hamilton Lewis said the time
had come ito plant our feet firmly
on the rock Of right and steer back
to the harbor Of refuge" Was this
mixing of metaphors due to mixing Of
drinks? How is he going to steer a
thing that is planted firmly? Which
is he going to steer his feet or Tia
rock?
Fergus County argus., 1902-01-22

Perhaps those English 'oafs at the
goal" think they are as good as a man
who writes rotten poetry. Kipling
may think the pen is mightier than
the sword" but some of the OATS would
prefer to see him doing little more
fighting.
Fergus County argus., 1902-01-22

The defalcation of the cashier of the
First National Bank of Great Falls is
another instance of good man gone
wrong. The loss is said to be due to
speculation in stocks-same old thing,
No man who speculates in stocks
should be allowed to hold such a po-
sition. II he is not satisfied with his
salary he should go to herding sheep.
Fergus County argus., 1902-01-22
The New York World did not prove
a successful Payne killer.

Now steamship company proposes
to cross the Atlantic in -four days.
That wouldn't give a fellow time to
get seasick.
Fergus County argus., 1902-01-22

1t is said that Secretary Shaw
reither smokes, drinks. chews nor
swears. He was fortunate in locating
in Iowa instead of Kentucky.
Fergus County argus., 1902-01-22

Susan b. Anthony says this world
needs fewer children" Surely, Susan
will never be accused of helping to
create a surplus.
Fergus County argus., 1902-01-22
Lewistown Officers.

School Board Dist. No. 4.
w. Cort, chairman; Frank Moshner, Grif-
fin McHugh. J. ID. Waite and l.. w. Eldridge.
trustees; l.. ID. Blodgett, cleak.
Regular meetings held on the second and
fourth Mondays of every month at ) p. nj. at
the Central school building.
Fergus County argus., 1902-01-22
OFFICIAL PAPER OF FERGUS COUNTY.

would as soon think OF doing bust
ness without clerks as without adyer-
tising.
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.
The colored American., 1902-06-14
Ihe PrOYident
Relief Association.

l. 7oTated February 27th, 1903. Under
avs OF Congress of the United
a-a,es IN the District of CoIumbia
The colored American., 1902-06-14

The COlOred American is doing yoe
man service in her attempt to keep
Census Director, Merriam from dig
charging all OF the colored clerks in the
Census Office. But, strange to say,
the Negro press is as dumb as a clam.
We hope to live long enough to see
the day, when the Negro press OF the
United States, will come together upon
some one question OF race protection
and fire one gun at the same target, at
the same time, to see If it can hit the
black.
Will the Negro press help The Col
oreG Am sricaI? Ought oil the coiOred
clerks be driven out Of The Census o
fict? Is the Negro as q citizen entitled
to any )nsideration aud representa-
tinn iu that perm 7nent force OF 700 OF
800 clerks which will be made perma
nent July ii? l. the proportion OF
one Negro clerk for each 100 white
clerks, fah?
Are you not going to say word
against such discrimination ?-st Luke
HeIald, Richmond, Va
The colored American., 1902-06-14
President Cardozo Sustained.

President +. l. Card 20, Jr., OF the
Bethel Literary, of this city, showed
the independent spirit which has
character zed his family for half ce
tuTy when he removed the meetiI of
the associst on from the metropolitan
church recently to the 18th st. Pres-
byterian church in order to give Editor
r. w Thompson an opportunity tode
liver an address which he had been fl >.
vited to deliver. Mr.. Thompson wss
objected to by some Of the members OF
the church because he had criticized
Albert Johnson, when he was pastor
here. Prof. Cardozo won the applause
OF the community in his manly stand,
and as 6 vii dicatiOn for him aud a re-
buke TO the church. he has been re-
elected President of the assocIation.-
RoscoeC Simmons in Charleston (W.
Va, Advocate.
The colored American., 1902-06-14
DEPARTED THIS LIFE,

Mrs. Bessie Pitts, wife of Mr. George
W. Pitts, died Thursday, June 9th at
the family Tt sidence, 2O32 I7Gh street
northwest. She was q lady of sd-
mirable qualities and during her long
circle OF useful and public-spirited citi-
zens. She was the mother of William
II James L Solomon N, Beatrice
and jennie L Johnson. The funeral
services were held Saturday at 2 p m.
at ST. Luke's p. e, church, Rev. O.
NJ. w aller Officiating. The fl rsl o.
ferIngs were numerous and beautiful,
and q vast COZ urse of friends paid
their fl al respects TO the deceased.
The colored American., 1902-06-14

The managers of the Excelsior Pleas
ure Park (foTmerly Ma1re's) anE ounce
that the Excelsior Business Club will
entertain their friends every Wednes-
day evening until further notice The
Columbia Orchestra, Prof. Carroll
leader, will furnish the music. The
Berwyn or Riverside cars carry pas
engers to the gate for one fare.
The colored American., 1902-06-14

The death of Mr MarceIlus West, q
lifelong resident of Washington and
a prominent figure In local republican
politics, occurred suddenly last Friday
m prning at his residence, 6O2 K strC ct
n nOrthwest.
The colored American., 1902-06-14
Inc Oldest, Largest and Most Relia-
Die Weekly Sick Benefit Com
PsnY incorporated in Wash
ingtOn, d. G.

--- Once: Provident Building. Corner New
-1@Tf Avenue and G Street. Northwest.
tbs,s ~; Iohn Brosnan, Pres. VIM. H. Mat
nan. ice ,.e res " m. o Mealy. Secy T. Bros
-S NJ. r Costello. Gen. Mgr
and-is - ~ oFtlCES. IIz Fairfax Street Alex
iolE T. a, $ Bank Street. corner Plume, Nor
We, E 5H5iFose Nvenue, near Armstead Ave
ave. 5tyh 5-t.s.oh Avenue, Newport News, Va. C. v
5HeIal Agent State ofYirginia, Norfolk, Va,
The colored American., 1902-06-14
SHADOW And LIGHT

This is the title of a most in
teresting book of 372 pages
written by the Hon. M. w.
Gibbs, we'll Known IN national
politics, and late u. S,ICOnsul
to Madagascar, His admira-
bic work, Shadow and
Light" consists Ofan autObiO'
graphy with "reminiscences of
the last and present century.
The introduction was written
by Prof. Booker I, Washing
ton, in which a high compli~
ment is paid to Judge Gibbs.
1T is seldom, " says Prof.
Washington, that one man.
even he has lived as long as
Judge NJ. w, Gibbs, is able
to record his impressions of 80
many widely separated parts
ofthe earth's surface as Judge
Gibbs can, or to recall per-
spnal experiences in so many
important occurrences - The
volume is embellished with
many portraits of distinguish
pd individuals who are sub
Iacts of the authOrs's fruitful
upU. There is not q single
dali page in the book. 1t is
highly commended by the
press and is meeting with a
wide sale. Price 81 %, by
mail 81 10.
Agents wanted everywhere to sell Il
most interesting book For full ter.
and particulars, Address
JOhnH.WilIS,
500 llth st. n. "
Washington, D.
The colored American., 1902-06-14
DOING YEOMAN SERVICE.

St. Louis Herald Endorses The
Colored Americans Effort to
Save CoIored Census Clerks
Negro Press Dumb as Clam"
New-York tribune., 1902-01-05

ers rest, and about four feet from the ioor-a
convenient reach Hence the condition of the
figures-two headIess and three arrlless. Two
landings above is a slab representing locomo-
tive. The locomotive looks as if il had been in
a collision. Not far away is large slab Occu-
pying the centre Of the wall for about six feet.
In its present condition it would do for puzzle
picture. Before the enthusiastic tourists got
at it, il represented fire engine Of the old type.
volunteer fire department of some city pre-
sented it. Probably the name of the city is in
On one slab there is a fine carving of pelican,
the emblem OF Louisiana II is perfect. The
reason is that instead of bass-reIef il is in in
taglio and no predatory umbrella can dig il out.
When most Of the vandalism took place no
one knows. but that at the monument occurred
before the checking system was instituted, com
pelling visitors leave all umbrellas. canes and
like potential instruments of destruction below
Great protest is made against this order by the
camera fend who generally wants to take a
bird s-eye view of the city from the top of the
monument" But he has to do his best without
his tripod. for that instrument is also pro-
hibited.
At Mount Vernon there is the largest army
OF spoilers on the lookout for vandas; and il
is more necessary there than anywhere else. for
WashingtOns home would be easily despoiled
money goes to pay his watchers There is one
thing in the house that strikes the notice by its
contrast to the prevailing simplicity. 1t is the
New-York tribune., 1902-01-05

carved mantelpiece Of Carrara marble in the
dining room. one who is not a vandal cannot
gaze upon II without matchmaking the whole
race of relic seekers Even with watchers in
every room some individual managed to get in
his work" and get off the head of a gallopng
deer in the centre of the group The animal re-
mained headless for months Then one day the
head came back in little box 1t post
marked Paris. An accompanying note stated:
1T did not occur TO me- in my own country,
where everything is well cared for and pre-
served. the outrage that it is mutiate historic
places for relics. Here in Europe nothing is
preserved every thing is marred and Clipped
and broken by travellers like myself. l return
herewith" etc. The letter was anonymous.
When the head was put back the glue stained
the marble, and the milkwhite deer has u yellow
streak around his neck.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-05
FISH BITE IN CABLE.


From The Electrical World and Engineer.
The Eastern Extension Telegraph Company
has brought to notice an interesting fact in con-
nectiOn with the Interruptions occurring in sub
marine telegraph cables. a fault removed a
few months ago from the COmpany's sydney
Nelson section at as great depth 80 faith
oms was found to contain a tooth firmly fixed
in the core of the cable, although the core was
protected by the usual sheathing of thick iron
wires and outer coverings An expert examina-
ton of the tooth proved il TO belong to a spe-
cies OF shark. the exact variety of which could
not be identified: but il appears that FIVE known
varieties of sharks are found to exist at a depth
OF 900 fathoms, and one at depth OF even 500
fathoms.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-05

Continued ON Seventh Page.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-08-22

roads will be able to haul grass fed
cattle to Iowa for finishing on corn
and give shippers advantages that. they
never have had before. Iowa will be
200 miles nearer North Dakota than
ever before in a transportation way.
He thinks it will result in all our
grass range being taken up and used
in a comparatively short time. and will
result in a reduction in rates also. The
Iowa farmer who has $50 land can af-
ford to buy a quarter OR half section of
cheap North Dakota land for his GUN
stock. Capt. Baker believes that the
further extension of fhe roads from
the south will be only a matter Of a
short time and that the Milwaukee will
move out from Edgeley to get it's
share Of the business that is bound to
come to the grass plains of this part of
the, state.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-08-22
THE PARADE.

FORMATION OF PARADE AS AR
RANGED BY THE PARADE COM
MITTEE FOR THE CELEBRATION
TOMORROW.
The formation Of the parade. as ar
ranged by the parade committee for to-
morrow is as follows:
The column will form on east Broad
way with the right resting on Seventh
street in the following order:
Bismarck Band.
Co. NJ, Dist U. S. Inf. Under Command
of Capt. j.. S.. Parke.
Governor Frank White and State Off
GERS in Carriages.
Mayor Register and City Officers.
Veterans Of Civil War, With Colors.
Co. A, LIST. Reg. N. D. N. G. Under Com
mand of Capt. Gorsuch.
Bismarck Canton Uniformed Patri-
archs Of 1. 0. o. +. Under Com
mand Of Capt. sleeger
State Capitol Floats.
Agricultural Float.
City Float.
School Float. i
Business House Floats,
Visitors and Citizens in Carriages.
Bicycles.
w. A. BENTLEY, #
Chairman Parade Committee.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-08-22
HERE'S HOPING.

Valley City Times-Record: The 500
railway has completed it's line into Bis
marck, and the citizens of that town
anticipate that it's advent will mark
the beginning of an era of development
and prosperity. Bismarck has a fine
natural location, but its growth has
been retarded by a lack of railway ia
c%ilities. Here's hoping that the COM
ing Of the 500 will bring the prosper
ity which Col. Little, Editor Jewell
and other loyal citizens of the capital
city, have hoped and worked for. .