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Fergus County argus., 1902-02-05
w. 6. 7. u Department.
.n the Name of Our God We Will Set Up Our Banners"
Edited judith W. c. T. U who responsible
what appears in this department.

rolls, but in 1912, owing to the ad-
vance in public sentiment, the COM
mon Interpretation of the term ardent
spirit" and a notable instance of the
inefficiency of the old pledge in the
case Of Thomas Marshall. of Ken
lucky, a member of the society. a new
constitution was adopted and a new
organization effected under the title
OF "The Congressional Total Absti-
nence Society,"" and on this basis the
society carried on its work with more
or less activity for many years.
In 1876, under the inspiration of
such men as Vice President Henry
Wilson and Senator buckingham of
Connecticut. the society became es-
pecially active to the great purpose
OF its existence. II has enjoyed USE
fulness and prosperity since that time
On its rolls from the beginning have
appeared names prominent in our his
tory. presidents of the United States.
sianers of the declaration of indepen-
dence. justices of the supreme court,
cabinet officers. senators. representa-
tives and heads of the government de-
partments. The Rev. F. d. Rover, ID.
d., is at present secretary of the soci-
ETY.. and from recently published ar
ticle from his pen the facts herein
contained are gathered:
The annual meeting of the society
is held on the Lords day nearest the
22nd of February. Its present enroll
ment is forty. Sometimes its men,
bership has reached one hundred;
sometimes it has fallen as low as one
dozen. but it has lived and bourne
aloft the white banner of temperance
at our national capital, given witness
fearlessly, watched all measures be-
fore the national legislature bearing
upon moral reforms. and combatted
In every way the most colossal in
trinity of modern times.
Fergus County argus., 1902-02-05

The oldest temperance organization
in the United States is THE Congress
sional Total Abstinence Society,"" of
Washington. d. c. 1t was organized
in 1888 by a number of the congress
men, who at that time represented our
several states and territories. and was
known from then until 1876 as the
Congressional Temperance Society"
The secretary of the society at the
present time has the original records
with the constitution and proceedings
OF the society. written in the beauti-
ful penmanship of Hon. Walter Lau-
rier. then secretary of the senate.
The following is the preamble of the
constitution: "As the use of ardent
spirits is not only unnecessary but
injurious, as il tends to produce pau
perism and crime and wretchedness,
and TO hinder the efficacy Of all means
LOT lN' IuANlilStul anu iiui al bNh'hl
OF society. and also to endangor the
purity and permanence OF our free in
stitutions. and as one of the best
means or counteracting its deleterious
effects. is the influence of united ex.
ample.
Therefore. We. the members Of
congress and others recognizing the
principle OF abstinence from the use
of ardent spirits, and from the traffic
in il. as the basis of our union, do
hereby agree to form ourselves into
q society and for this purpose adopt
the following constitution, ETC.:
The object of the society is given
ito discountenance by example and by
kind moral influence, the use of ar
dent spirit and the traffic OF 1t
throughout the community"
Under this constitution the society
went forward actively for nine years,
holding it's annual meetings and add
ing many illustrious names to Its
Fergus County argus., 1902-02-05
Illustrious She.

She's woman with a mission; It's her
heaven-born ambition to reform
the worlds condition, you will
please to understand.
She's a model of propriety, leader
of society. and has great variety
Of remedies at hand.
Each a sovereign specific, with title
scientific, for the cure of morbiflc
things that vex the people sore.
For the swift alleviation of the evils
of the nation is her foreordained
vocation on this sublunary shore.
She can lecture by the hour with in
comparable power on the gloomy
clouds that hover o'er this coun-
try's fair domain.
And you weep for Eve and Adam. for
the devil never had 'em. If they
had only known the Madam. and
we'd all been proud of Cain.
And while thus she is up and coming,
always hurrying and humming,
and occasionally Summing, this
reformer of renown;
Her neglected little Dicky, ragged
dirty. tough and tricky. with his
fingers soiled and sticky. is the
terror of the town.
Fergus County argus., 1902-02-05
STANDS PAT.

A short time since a number of Min
noapolis business men petitioned Gov
crnor Van SAINT of Minnesota request.
ing him to cease his fight against the
railroad merger, believing il to be in
furious to the business interests of
that city. The governor has made re-
ply, and If his position is sound in
contending that the consolidation OF
the Northern Pacific and the Great
Northern railway comapnies through
the organization of the Northern Sc
Curities is a violation OF the statutes
OF the state of Minnesota. then he
should be sustained by the people of
that state for the stand he has taken
TO protect their interests. But there
Il the rub, the knotty problem to be
determined by the highest tribunal in
the land. 1t is claimed by Mr.. Hill
and others that they are violating no
state law nor are they combining to
practice eXtortion upon the people of
the west in freight and passenger
rates. However that may be, Govern.
or Van SAINT is doing his duty as he
sees ii and is entitled to respectful
consideration, even though not sus-
tanned by the court. In his reply the
governor says:
Il beg to acknowledge receipt of a
petition from you and numerous other
gentlemen doing business in the city
of Minneapolis, proposing that no i'm
mediate action be taken against the
Northern Securities company nd that
a fair opportunity for testing by ex.
perience whether good or evil comes
from that company be afforded.
The consolidation OF the Northern
Pacific and the Great Northern Rail
way companies. through the organiz
alton of the Northern Securities com.
pany {, clearly violation of the state
statutes. obligated myself when
was lnausurated governor ol the state
to enforce the laws thereof
1T is my bounden duty to prevent,
if possible. the consolidation referred
to, because such consolidation is in
violation OF the clear and unmistak-
able provisions of the laws which have
been on the statute books for over a
quarter of century. Not only is the
letter of the law but also the settled
policy of this state against the consol.
idation of parallel and competing rail.
road lines. Competition in the mat.
ter Of rates always has been and ever
will be beneficial to the people and no
specious argument or statement from
those desiring to do away with such
competition is sufficient to meet plain
facts derived from common exper.
Fergus County argus., 1902-02-05
Lewistown Shearinq Plant.

At meeting of the stockholders of
the Lewistown Shearing Plant last
Wednesday it was decided to move
the plant to Deer creek in the vicin-
ity of the James and William Fergus
ranches.
s. S. Hobson disposed OF his two
sevenths interest in the concern 10
the remaining stockholders and the
plant is now the private property OF
John Brooks. the Fergus Land & Live
Stock Company and William Fergus
and sons, who will use it exclusively
for the purpose Of shearing their large
bands of sheep. The plant was moved
owing to the fact that there was abso'
lutely no range left in its vicinity and
there is no probability of a new one
being erected close to Lewistown.
Fergus County argus., 1902-02-05

A Washington special says Sen
ator Gibson is preparing a bill which
will call for the creation of an add.
tional land district in Montana. with
offices at Great Falls. With all land
laws repealed except the homestead
the receipts of the office would not
pay for the stationery used, espe'
cially II its establishment is based
upon the promised settlement and
development of country in the vicin
ity of Great Falls" If there is neet
Of another land district for the con
yenience of the great northern coun
try Great Falls should be the head
| quarters.
Fergus County argus., 1902-02-05
A PLEASING ENTERTAINMENT.
Situations Were Bright and Amusing
and the Audience Well Pleased.

A pleasing entertainment was given
under the auspices of the Home
Workers at Culver's hall last Wed.
nesday. which amply illustrated the
fact that Lewistown has a large
amount of amateur talent of unusual
ability.
"A Fond Delusion" was the open
ing feature in the program and was
delightful little farce full of interest
ing and amusing situations. 1t was
the same old story of love. jealousy.
anger and disillusion and kiss and
make up, in which Mrs. J. ID. Waite
and Mrs. w. d. Symmes handled the
leading parts in very bright and en-.
tertaining manner and gained the
well earned plaudits of the audience.
The double sextette chorus, Tell
Me. Pretty Maiden" from the spec
tacular play "Florodora." was well
put on. and was participated in Dy
the Mesdames Wells, Stoll. Arthur,
the Misses Mackey. Chase and Wells.
and Messrs. Beebe. Smith. Vaughn,
Wells, Oswald Lehman and Blodgett.
gett.
The solo and double sextette. "The
Tale of the kangaroo" from THE
Burgomaster." was rendered by the
same company. while Mr.. Cort sang
the solo in THE Honeysuckle and
the Bumble Bee" in a manner which
gained a hearty round Of applause.
After a short interval. during which
few choice selections were played
by the orchestra. the audience was
treated to a vivacious parlor comedy
entitled THE Patron of Art" The
cast was as follows:
Mrs.Augusta Alexandra Morley. Miss CressaT
A member Of forty-two clubs and patron
Of art.
| Genevieve GENEVA Morley ....,.. Miss Chase
Her daughter. =, ,,.,
'e"e' i"IaHI Who viii speak for herself.
Thercsa Blumenshenkel. MIS- Wledeinai
A cousin from Reading.
'''S9 i'" Mrs. Arthu
From telow Market Street. ,,,
| Marie ie.,.............,..,. mrs' ieuke
| Her Maid.
| RTidnet ss's
| OF Irish Descent.
| Time-Afternoon. Place lns., ~
| Mrs. Morleys residence, as yet North
Market Street.
Miss Cressap handled the leadini
role in a very able manner, whii'
Mrs. Arthur as Mrs. Rittenhouse wal
well up in the part and was well sup
Fergus County argus., 1902-02-05
Rucklen,s Arnica SalNe.

The best and most famous com
pound in the world to conquer aches
and kill pains. Cures Cuts. heals
Burns and Bruises. subdues Inflam
nation, masters Piles. Millions oi
Boxes sold yearly. Works wonders
in Boils. Ulcers, Felons. Skin Erup
tions. II cures or no pay. 25 cents
at C. II. Williams drug store.
Fergus County argus., 1902-02-05
NO NEGLECT INTENDED.

The following letter, addressed to
the editor and signed by ranchman |
living not far from town, reached our
desk yesterday:
Il always had the highest opinion
OF the ARGUS, not only for its able
management, but more so for its lofty
sentiments and the high standard of
morality il pursues. 1t therefore gives
me pain to see that you should pass
without comment an occurrence
wherein the simplest principles OF hu.
manity had been utterly ignored and
this by a person Tor persons) whose
very calling makes IL duty for him
- give aid to suffering mankind. In
an article concerning the death of
Frank DanneauX, Jr.. related in last
weeks ARGUS. it reads that Dan.
neaux was brought to town for the
purpose of having an operation per.
formed, which was not done owing to
the absence of necessary funds and
the injured man was taken to the
county hospital. No operation being
performed there, his friends started
with him for his fathers home on the
outskirts of the city. where he died
on his arrival" In other words the
unfortunate man might have been saw
ed but the doctors refused to help him
on account of his inability to pay
them. so he was allowed to die. We
are hanging people who willfully take
the life OF others. and rightfully so,
yet. pray. what difference is there be.
tween a murderer and a person who
calmly can let fellow being die when
i. is in his power to save his life? Is
l. possible that you approve of such
proceeding? You would. no doubt,
oblige all fair-minded people of this
community with the information of
which particular gentleman" 1t is
that allows all his better feelings to
be governed by sordid avarice."
If it were true that Danneaux or
the death OF anyone else had been
caused by such reasons, as would ap-
pear from the first reading OF the mat
ter, the ARGUS would not hesitate to
denounce such neglect as inhuman.
but such does not appear to have been
the case. So near as We can ascer-
tain, two weeks had elapsed from the
date of the accident to the time Dan
neaux was brought to Lewistown for
an accurate diagnosis of the case. The
physician then called deemed an oper-
alton Immediately essential. Friends
of the injured man inquired concern
ing the cost and were fully informed
and they were further advised that II
they did not wish to or could not in
cur the expense. that the circumstan-
ces would warrant taking the man TO
the county hospital. where surround
ings would be better for the operation
and the county physician. under con-
tIact for that purpose, might attend
the case. The friends so determined
and he was removed to the hospital
on the day following. DIR. Wilson.
county physician. states that the rea-
son why no operation was performed
at the hospital was that there were
no indications tor an operation" or.
as we understand il. no operation was
necessary. II does not. consequently,
appear that Danneaux' death was caus-
ed by sordid motives on the part of
any physician.
Fergus County argus., 1902-02-05

ported by Mrs. r. 8. hedges as her
maid, Marie. Miss Chase as the
daughter of Mrs. Morley was well
adapted to the part, while Mrs. Stoll
as Bridget was the personifica
ton of an Irish waiting maid. The
resa Blumenshenkel. Dutch cousin
Of Mrs. Morley. was represented by
Mrs. Wiedeman, who thoroughly COM
pretended her part and carried a
well supported vein of humor through.
out the play. Jewel Dumont was
played in a vivacious manner by Mrs.
Walker Wells. and at the closing
scene the performers were heartily
applauded by the well pleased aud
ience.
After paying all expenses $40 was
realized by the Home Workers as the
result of the evenings entertainment.
Fergus County argus., 1902-02-05

One would think by the sorrowful
assaults made on the steel trust by
Democratic editors that they con.
sumed an enormous quantity of steel
rails and structural iron in their
business every year. Even IL shed.
ding tears in behalf Of "the dear peo'
pie" they generally misstate the facts
or fail to show just how they are
made to suffer from the trust or the
tariff as they relate to steel rails. The
masses are using or consuming very
few. One writer uses the far-fetched
argument that il steel rails were
cheaper the people and freight would
be carried over them cheaper. The
facts are that both steel rails and
transportation charges have been
greatly cheapened in the past 10 years.
According to the latest report of the
Interstate Commerce commission
there has been a reduction of nearly
% per cent in freight rates and about
s per cent in passenger rates be-
tween the years of 1890 and 1900.
Steel rails have been reduced about
one-half in price in the past twenty
years. II free trade journals cannot
produce better arguments than this
against trusts and the tariff they had
better call off their space writers and
give il up as a bad job Trusts are
not to he encouraged, but the people
want some substantial facts before
they begin 10 tear their hair IN de-
srair over the ruin that conironts
them in the cost of steel rails They
need very few Of them in their bust
ness.
Fergus County argus., 1902-02-05
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bone. The people were filled with
music and mullins. The church purse
was filled with coin. and everybody
went home happy and with the feel
ing that they had done all this for
Christ's sake.
The X. OF p. Lodge here is max.
ing great progress in the matter of
membership. They have a member.
ship of some thirty-five and new men,
bers are being added to the list every
meeting night. The financial condi-
ton of this lodge is splendid and it
ID understood it is the intention of the
members to use some oi the surplus
frnds in making the interior of their
ledge room a thing of beauty and a
joy forever.
Prof. Winter of Cooper. the blind
phrenologist, has been lecturing in
Garneill for the past two weeks and
reading the heads of the inhabitants
thereof. The professor only intended
staying with us two days when he first
arrived, but the numerous calls for
him to give his lectures and the num-
Der of heads brought to him to read,
caused him to delay his departure till
last Sunday, when he left for Rock
ford, Utica, Philbrook and Lewistown.
There is some speculation as to what
the professors opinion is of the heads
he read here, but as he keeps that to
himself all we can do is to hope for
the best.
Fergus County argus., 1902-02-05

A small but complete stock Of office
supplies is kept on hand at this office
Fergus County argus., 1902-02-05
GARN ELL.

Mrs. Z. II. Train of Helena, sister
OF c. M. Goodell of Philbrook, is Wis
iting with Mrs. f. C. Hill.
Lon Bolman came moseying back
to us again from Gilt Edge-same old
story-couldnt stay away if would.
On January goth. at the home of the
brides parents, in Irene, Mont, Ed.
Beach OF Garneill, was united in we'd
lock 10 Miss Edith Brewington. The
happy couple are now at home to
their friends in one of the prettiest
cottages in South Garneill.
Jake Moore came down out of the
hills to visit us after an absence of
a month. While he was away he cul-
tivated a crop of alfalfa on his chin,
that for color and brilliancy lights up
the country after night fall like the
search light of a man of war.
New Postoffice Inspector Perkins is
skinning around the county and max
ing life miserable for the county post.
masters. II the man who invented
inspectors was to happen around af-
ter the inspector had left it's more
than likely there would be chance
for somebody to write an obituary.
The Methodist church gave a con-
cert and supper in Johnson's hall in
South Garneill Tuesday, the 2Sth. The
concert was a grand success and the
supper was eaten to the last ham
Fergus County argus., 1902-02-05

ItICt.
However. the question whether the
law is wise or unwise does not con.
front me. The law exists and has
been yiolated-my duty is plain.
II therefore, must respectfully de-
cline to comply with the requests con-
tanned in your petition, and shall con.
tinue as vigorously as possible to vim
dicate the laws of our state"
Fergus County argus., 1902-02-05
Mems straw hats have been put on

Mems straw hats have been put on
sale in a New York store. A few
straw hats do not make a summer
especially in New York state. The
only man in the metropolis who needs
a straw hat now is the Rev. Park
hurst. He Is hotheaded.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-06-21

Or the two pension bills tina
passed the house last Monday, thc
one granting an increase to soldiers
who lost limb or were totally dis.
abled in the military service, is meri.
torious and just. Every old sol.
der who is disabled as a result OF
war should be cared for because be
IS deserving Of it and entitled to il
as a matter of justice. But there is
little merit to the bill to restore to
the pension rolls soldiers widows
who subsequently married and
again became widows. The second
marriage is bar to the continuance
of a pension and there IS no good
reason why it should be restored in
case Of second widowhood. Give
every deserving soldier a good pen
sion and cut of all others, should
be the policy Of the government.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-06-21

The assessment Of : county OF
the size, population and wealth Of
Kootenai. within the time prescribed
by Law. IS becoming almost a
physical impOsSibility for the as
seSsor. If change IS not made
sOOn the once, 50 far as this county
IS concerned, VIII be a losing propO-
sition for the ofhcer. as his salary
VIII melt away IN clerk and deputy
hire. leaving him honor for his
hard work. The remedy must be
had in legislation that VIII abolish
the present system and divide the
counties into three districts each
composed Of a commissioner dis
trict, elect three assessors and make
the county treasurer taxcollector.
By this method the work would be
divided up. the assessors could
make better assessment and they
would draw salaries only during the
time they were actually employed.
Something must be done to relieve
the situation and a law along the
lines suggested above seems to be
the only remedy.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-06-21

The Fort Hall Indian reserva-
ton was thrown open to settlement
Tuesday at noon and a mad rush OF
thousands of people followed. Eek
Pensive contests and litigation will
follow for years over these reserva-
ton lands when there are hundreds
of thousands of acres equally good
and more available in Idaho tha,
might be taken for the filing. But
there IS some attraction for an In
dian reservation that makes a great
rush for the land when it IS thrown
open to settlement Probably il is
the temptation of the forbidden
fruit that whets the APPETITE for these
lands.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-06-21

THE barbarous custom of whip
ping incorrigible- conyicts in the
Oregon penitentiary is to be abol-
ished when the newly elected gov
ernor takes charge of the Office.
Tracy and Merrill. the escaped con-
victs, were put under the lash a
number of times. These men are,
no doubt, desperate characters. and
1t is doubtful if their prison treat
meut made them any better. II
may have made them more deter
mined to escape from torture, even
though It cost several lives to do 50.
Reformation must be had BY ap-
pealing to the better instincts of
human nature. 1t will never be
accomplished by brute force.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-06-21

THERE are many striking labor
ing men and mechanics who CON
duct their fight in an honorable
way. If their grievence is just
they usually receive the sympathy
and support of the public. By
these methods they often secure
some concessions that are benef-
cial. But this class of strikers is
not to be counted with the mob of
rioters that made the streets of Pat
terson, New Jersey, a scene Of law
lessness and disorder which result
ed the destruction of factories and
bloodshed. When a mob under
takes that kind Of work, and en-
danger the lives Of the citizens, it
should be met with sufficient force
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-06-21
SEEING rHE COUNTRY.

The precedent set by represent
alive Thompson. of Alabama, in
taking a party of members of con-
gress to the state to show them
its resources and needs, might be
generally adopted as a means OF
broadening the views of the men
who legislate for the country, by
giving them a correct idea of the
resources of each section. The
Birmingham Age-Herald sums the
matter up in the following clear
language: Beyond reasonable
doubt, Congressman Thompson has
developed fine and yet a very
practicable idea. The country is
so broad and long that something
of the sort is needed in order to in
duce even the more intelligent and
opulent to see all parts of it. Even
Mr.. Littleheld, a presidential as
Pirant, had not visited Alabama
until he came here with Mr..
Thompson, and none of the rest,
except Mr.. Shaw, had seen a cot
ton patch. The more the different
sections of the country see of each
other, the more prosperity and the
less prejudice will there be and the
era of peace, trade and development
will then be fully inaugurated.
We can best inaugurate it by dis
arming all sectional views, all TN
founded opinions, all one-sided
notions. When we know the other
side of the questson, we see that
there is room for honest differ
ences.