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Fergus County argus., 1902-02-05
FERGUS COUNTY ARGUS. FEB. 5, 1902

when an effort was made ana favor
ably reported by the live stock COM
mittee to fix the value of stock sheep
at 1925 per head. the report was de-
feated in the committee of the whole,
and the old rate of $3.50 restored.
Owing to the price of mutton and the
tact that the values of both sheep
and wool have been low for the past
two years, the demand for reduc-
ton for assessment purposes was not
an unreasonable one. II is doubtful
whether stock sheep, unculled, would
Lring more than $3.50 head If offer
ed for sale the coming spring. The
holdings of woolgrowers are also more
readily ascertained, as regards the
number, than other kinds of live
stock. An assessor Of experience can
very accurately estimate the number
in a band OF sheep and is not wholly
dependent upon the figures given In
hy the owner, II he is in doubt. When
Il comes 20 horses and cattle they
may be too widely scattered and too
lar distant TO be counted and the own
or's word must be relied upon as cor
rect in most instances. There is also
greater huctuaiion in the value OF
sheep. mutton and wool than in other
kinds of live stock, take the years in
succession.
There seemed to be a disposition
among the assessors from counties
having railroad lines to raise the as
sessment. though they conceded this
was a matter to be dealt with by the
state board of equalization. AS Fer
gus county has no railroads this does
not concern us greatly, though it
would seem that there is a good
chance to secure greater revenue
from these lines without working any
hardship or injustice to them.
OF course. the meeting being held
in Butte it might have been deli
cate matter to suggest that the min
ing interests bear little more of the
burdens of taxation. The assessor of
Silver Bow county did state that mil
lions of dollars were loaned annually
in Silver Bow county on which no
taxes were paid. There is hardly any
doubt but what the large mining ont
fits Of that county find an easy way
10 cyadc the assessor as regards the
net proceeds Of their properties. How
is an assessor to know what they are?
In fact all mining companies should
hear their share Of taxation. When
they reach a stage of continuous oper-
alton and are declaring dividends
there is no reason why their net pro-
ceeds should not be taxed. OF course.
vast amount of money is frequently
expended in developing properties be-
fore there are any returns and in such
cases the law cannot be too lenient,
but mining companies are liable to
take advantage OF the exemptions.
The development of the mines of Fer
gus county and the successful opera
tions of several plants should be the
means of increasing the taxable
wealth Of Fergus county. That found
beneath the soil as we'll as that pro-
duced above should contribute its pro-
portion toward paying the expenses
of county and state government. and
every assessor should he alert to see
that ii is done The subject of taxa
tlon has been and always will be a
difficult problem but if all are willing
10 do their share and be fair with
their feliowmcn a great deal of the
cause for complaint viii be removed
Fergus County argus., 1902-02-05

Senator Dubois o7 idaho. n man who
would change his politics as often as
he changes his shirt if there was any
thing in It, made a laundering ass Of
Emsclr in stating in debate that Cen
raj Wheaton was "A charity boy"
thinking that he was a graduate Of
West Point. Investigation showed
that the general never attended that
institution but entered the civil war
a" private and worked his way TO
the top. II it is any disgrace to be
charity boy" to be given a mill
tary education by the government,
then there are some illnstrious names
H. very bad odor; such as Grant,
sherman Sheridan. Scott. Hancock.
l.ongstrcct, Meade. Thomas and 9th.
crs more or less distinguished. Du.
bOis simply mt his foot in his mouth
and made break that he and his de.
tractors Of those who are trying 10
bring order ont OF chaos In the Phil.
ippinos viii hear trpm in tho future.
This supnrcilions sorntor appeared ~
Go greatly offended hccauqc or samo
n |n..m hy CouCu' Wheaton of ?
/ .n"ch mace br Pro-. S,hurm0n The
'Yi'r is uot q saunt1r aai ig,t wro
+ u .lag' cone N Jlr ila.lp rcur.
Fergus County argus., 1902-02-05

General Harrison c. Hobart, the last
survivor OF the five daring men who
planned the famous tunnel escape
nom Libby prison, died at the hos.
rital of the soldiers home in Mil
waukec on January 25th at the age Of
81. General Hobart and one hundred
and eight other prisoners passed out
through the tunnel on that eventful
evening of February 9Th, 1864, Of
whom flfty-seven eventually reched
the Union lines, the Others being re.
captured or dying Of privations while
hiding in the swamps. After recov.
ering from the effects of prison life
Colonel Hobart was given command
of a new regiment. and at the head of
this he went with Sherman on his
march to the sea and up through the
Carolinas. He had the grim satisfac,
tion Of marching his regiment into
Richmond and around the prison from
which he had escaped After the war,
having been advanced TO the rank OF
q general, he returned TO Milwaukee,
his residence up to his death. He was
houOrcd with many positions OF trust.
filling ail with great credit to himself.
he was deeply interested in the work
of the public library. and was one Of
it's trustees until compelled to retire
on account of his growing debility.
Fergus County argus., 1902-02-05

In RavalIl county they are expert
mpnttng in the raising Of sugar bccts
and have been very successful. II
should bc tried IN Fergus county. Tho
soil is rich and vegetable growth is
very rapid. Let some Of our enter
prising ranchmen try their luck with
tLp sugar brpt
Fergus County argus., 1902-02-05

county should not have one by the
time we get railroad communication
with the outside. The immense
amount Of wool grown here and the
fact that the choicest clips of the state
are found in the Judith Basin should
he sufficient guarantee OF success, II
practicable elsewhere. Ii is said the
Big Timber mill is no longer an ex-
pertinent, having safely passed that
period. II is said its products are SUI
perior to those of eastern manufac.
ture from the fact that lit is as cheap
for the Big Timber mill to use all wool
as it is for it to ship in shoddy or cot
ton" 1t is quite probable that this
mill only manufactures few of the
simpler and cheaper grades of cloth
oi blankets. In any event it is mat
ter that should be investigated by
growers and others interested in home
manufacture. We hope the subject
Nill bc discussed at the woolgrowers
meeting in Helena this week.
Fergus County argus., 1902-02-05

The report that work on the Bur.
llngton branch railroad through this
county had been suspended indefinite
ly will surprise no one if true, Don't
bet on q railroad until You hear the
whistle blow and soc the smoke Of
the engine. Fergus county has pros
pered for a number of years without
a railroad and will continue to- do so.
Fergus County argus., 1902-02-05

While great fairs have been com.
ing fast and thick in the past few
years and people are getting a little
weary of them. the promoters of the
st. Louis exposition are not in the
least discouraged but are laying plans
Tor rccnrd-hrcakcr in the way of
shows. Furthermore, there is to be
no delay according to the latest ad.
vices. hut the gates are to swing open
on May 3, 1903. II is claimed that the
st. Louis Worlds Fair will be approx.
imately twice as big as any former
international exposition. The Cen
tennial exposition at Philadelphia coy.
cred 23G acres, the Paris exposition
Of ls99-1900 33G acres. the Columbia
exposition at Chicago G33 acres. the
Pan-Knferican at Buffalo $50 acres.
The st. Louis Worlds Fair will cover
200 acres. The construction cost of
the Paris exposition was $9.00O00O.
that Of the Columbian exposition SIS,
SO ,on0. and the total cost of the Pan.
American exposition was S1o,00oo0o.
The estimated cost Of the st. Louis
Worlds Fair will be S30,00o,00O. which
will probably lac increased 10 sl0Ooo.-
o0o, ST. Louis is a very wealthy city
and while it has been enjoying n Rim
Van Wrinkle sloop II has tho means
and the men to push IN enterprise OF
This kind and make it surpass all pre-.
vious efforts in the way of fairs-not
excepting the Chicago Worlds fair.
Fergus County argus., 1902-02-05

Senator Hanna, chairman Of the Re.
publican national committee. has ap-
pointed Il. l.. EonnCr OF Missoula ma.
tioNal committeeman from this state
To- fll the vacancy caused by the
death OF William II. Dewitt.
Fergus County argus., 1902-02-05

Those Fergus county diamonds were
only crystals, but they have helped at
least to advertise Fergus county
Tribune.
Fergus county does not need that
kind of advertising. It has marvellous
resources without making false claims
70 diamond fields.
Fergus County argus., 1902-02-05

So q general Of the army is not per
mitted to critcisc the action of a
United States senator. There are
some sweet privileges enjoyed by a
civilian after all.
Fergus County argus., 1902-02-05

Santos Dumont may never perfect
ar airship, but he seems to be max
ing greater progress in that derec'
tion than all the other flying machine
hnilders combined.
Fergus County argus., 1902-02-05

Now that spring is approaching
new and startling gold discoveries
are reported in Alaska. As usual the
transportation companies are look
ing for suckers comm and goin'.
Fergus County argus., 1902-02-05

The president oI the University OF
Iowa believes that church congrega
tions should be allowed to applaud
This might disturb those who are in
olined TO sleep during the services.
Fergus County argus., 1902-02-05

Kubclic. the famous young violin.
list. says ho loves the women but they
bothcr him. lie viii have less trouble
ii he loves only one.
Fergus County argus., 1902-02-05

Senator Money says "lct the Phil
ippines so TO the devil Why doesn't
the senator go to them? II would he
cheaper.
Fergus County argus., 1902-02-05

Those Pennsylvania officers did a
good days work in doing up the Bid.
die brothers.
Fergus County argus., 1902-02-05

Leslie NJ. Shaw is now secretary OF
the U. S. treasury, having taken the
oath of office on the 1st inst.
Fergus County argus., 1902-02-05

II the wooden mill at Big Timber is
making the success OF It that is claim
cd there Is no reason why Fergus
Fergus County argus., 1902-02-05

When you pay more for the rent OF
your business than for advertising
your business. you are pursuing rash
policy. If you can do business let it
be known.
FRANKLIN
Fergus County argus., 1902-02-05
School Board Dist. No. I.

W. Z. Cort. chairman: Frank Moshner, Grif
fin McHugh ]. ID. Waite and l.. w. Eldrdge.
trustees l.. ID. Blodgett. cleak.
Regular meetings held on the second and
ourth Mondays of every month at p. IN. at
he Central school building.
Fergus County argus., 1902-02-05

would as soon think oI doing busi-
ness without clerks as without adycr-
tising.
Fergus County argus., 1902-02-05

ApvERTIsINT RATES FURNISHED ON
APPLICATION.
Fergus County argus., 1902-02-05

LEwISTowN. MONT, Feb. ., 1902.
Fergus County argus., 1902-02-05

OFFICIAL PAPER OF FERGUS COUNTY.
Fergus County argus., 1902-02-05
JOHN wANAMAKER.
GLADSTONE.

Nothing. except the mint, can make
money without advertising.
Fergus County argus., 1902-02-05
Fergus County Officers.
Lewisfown Officers.

County Commissioners meet in regular Sc
sions on the first Monday of March, June, Sch
tember and December.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-26

the people OF Virginia than that
education. We may have a new
constitution but new Constitution
sill not do for our young people
THAT a first class education will do.
We may have splendid railroad
ABILITIES but while every man APP
rebates eonveniences of this kind
~ recognizes the worth OF a
| sproad system no one will
a good public school sys-
rmoFe importasf and 0t a
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-26
v-,..,, Educators ia tie South.

m. 9Th annual conference Tor . eGucs
&c. & ~ week e r. .S Ss Georgia sa s" pS
sity town gave s sar Southern welcome
sqshrop', astttsnding the conference I%sd are r,
Th .sss st the fact that a i .niS,,.S OI
gra 6n 600 has already been c o. TasItbv
w cause, and number sss ~ " are et
e northern rss men ), who ,S s' sn %sSnss'
pecsscl = Howell, editor OF y II S;s address
Constlsu.,oIm made plea Tor 1 bad T been
OF wei so md said Northernsesrsso Nc" Mr. r
ssss s %s s.. s 4o gaSasS5sssS q Il e;
ogus", z outlined the or 1gssation Board
ork o. aa 1s Of General Ed uies IN New
q II, sns formed, which has sh ,' 81 O the prob
81 s sIaac alton in the South
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-26

70 ,he woman at work snouia y
answer to the other woman, sns I'M
nerhsps, say vYou never had ss-
md Clean when your back schea -
Il s<emed that every movernent
nrest h In two.r It's bad enough
ro,nau to suffer. But when sne
srerr ana slave at the same TIME me
,eeches the limit of her endrranee
weak women who have osss
strong BY the use Of DIR. PieT I, - =
he Prescription. RECOMMEND !. .. - !
a. godsend. 1t establishes Ief !. !,
5,;ss weakening drains, heals iiins y.
sseE-sud ulceration- and cures ~
weakness - ,
zen aiiing some time now,
n-ss 10 female weakness writes
~ XII Johnson. Of Avondaie. Sn 20 ~ az ~
$3.50 month / would have 20 ne on =. -,
sr;e3 many different medielnes 49,, .nr - ,
-, relief untii l began Dr. rie.eS -
using two bottles OF f ssoI", 49,.
sues "a Two OF Golden Med'esl Ds,Vs
~ saedicines have cured me, e .n,, !, !.
-,.,r freatrseni was not aole y, ~ -
z. $50 40 the work for my Isnlie
- frrl better today than nave 'o'r
al =.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-26

=
'ssdle Thursday afternoon on the grounds
Of the latter, in Orange county, by aseore
t0f 10 20 16.
The street railway and electric proper
ties OF Richmond have been consolidated
sieretofore there has been great rivalry
between >he companies.
The good government element in Nor
tolk won IN the primary, electing Dr.
James T. Reddick mayor and several
,minor officers and a strong representa-.
iiSon In the Councils.
ne Democrats Of the Third (Richmond)
NJ NJ rict will nominate a candidate for
!, P2 sess by primary election September
, 3. Congressman Lamb. and JEFF Wal
n sa are the candidates.
81 Inc citizens of Rocky Mount defeated
ssne oispensary proposition 10y large
majority. A large vote was pOlled at
Mart'nsville, and the question of a dis
oensary was carried by SO votes.
Inc State Board of Fisheries met in
nnchmond Wednesday. Nothing further
s 1nan organization was accomplished
Inc BOARD deferred the election of in
syectors' oyster police, and other en-
7th. 3" '''' 'O'
Tobacco dealers in Richmond are stir
90 mp over the statement that planters
propose to use lavishIy paris green on
plants 70 Kill worms This drug is high
Y poisonous and the dealers say that
thousands OF lives of tobacco chewers and
smokers would be endangered
cAs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-26
Ogden Party In Richmond.

The Ogden educational party arrived
in Richmond Wednesday night from
Hampton. and was rendered reception
nj theexecutive mansion. Gov, Montague
on behalf of the State, extended the vlsl-
tors cordial welcome, and all the visi-
tors who spoke acknowledged the wei
come.
Mr.. Ogden in his speech outlined some
what the scope of the educational move
ment impressing the fact that it was for
the benefit of both races and in the line
of practical education.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-26
Candidates Cards.
TO THE VOTERS
FREDERICKSBURG:

hereby announce myself a candidate
for the office of MAYOR of the city at the
election to be held May %, 1902, and re-
spectfully solicit your support. Being
unanimously elected tQ>the position by
your City CN~-cil nearly two years ago,
hs~c since discharged the duties of the
office TO the best of my ability. If again
elected | promise the same fidelity in the
future that has characterized my present
administration.
Respectfully,
mh4tf NJ. Il. WILLIS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-26

nIagae removed theApolitical
g. of George {. Plaster of Lou
Nv. ecnvNted of felo1ious cut
Fentenced tON<Se a gear in jail
ny fine of 800. He has served
ence and paid the fine, and If
49, NNsd TO citizenship.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-26

''~ eAoHOCh Al'Eh hOOl
some
the PIX AND p ulssa''sneo
to pay,Rrvs a state neglect
- one II her young people
...,,. sae ss',unts her standing in
2 "a h eS,s. world. The days of
and ~ aorance" are fast passing
.l.ssoday, America is OF such
n impor ince to the civilized
ssy al 4;ses absolutely necessary
w wnH leave 1 sc TO be endowed with
a ssSl,s sss
firginians may boast OF our
istory. we may refer with pleasure
the blue blood that courses
through our veins, but we will
Jon lose our standing in the sister
J OF States il we do not make a
ter and more sst,s asIlate Pfpxision
NC 1ueation OF our oHspFlngs.
.ast Of our p1blicinstitutions
: we have perfect right to feel
loud OF them, but We sadly neglect
public schools What Virginia
lisa well organized public school
Say Nossy siorra so well organized
s :lSs' K NssSDS4 nat the boys aud
w es,sr1i2s, y our public schools
al the above ave completed the
DAY. Kinsai. at of study, be able
: Gfasoa's as 5 D.
L sxSs @ 1css;TssS too much on
dfse> wnr,.n,r the prepara-
~1p-WSe orr ;eople for col
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-26
AMSoNEld-aase sTnrst

" -
- High School from which its
duateseould step into any College
rhe Country.
Re are not opposed to private
emies but there are thousands of
this State who cannot afford
= their children to a boarding
TO who could afford to pay
F~nssr tax and thereby secure
WV ]''i-h School near home.
ivi>x~f 1rep who are only
ulDol advantages FOR 4 or )
in a year, with oft-times a
prepared teacher, cannot
0uo zee tns'HEssS.a Of a college be-
efaching manhood.
shea ten month school term
IKE schools, with first class.
fed teachers, and follow
Often with well located High
IN, under the management of
sh and competent instructors.
Is State WILSON take such an
'0' step that her people would
s.r A. Ill any station in life.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-26
nMnnn

piace to run
got 1t start
to be Q.FREDERICKsBURGA
and heAssoCK RIVER BOUT
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-26
TO THE VOTERS

OF FREDERICKSBURG, VA.
| respectfully ahnounce my candidacy
for reelection 70 the Office Of common
wealth Attorney for the City of Freder-
icksburg, Va, and if elected willendeavor
to faithfully perform the duties OF that
office. ALVIN T. EMBREY.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-26


Among Che >uelegi ties appointed by
Gov. Montague to &~kRlr.the Nationa
Conference OF Charities a -.~rss.sUit, May
% to June 3. is Mr. Benjamin 7. Gun
ter OF Accomac, and DR.. A. S. Rixey was
named as one of the delegates to the
American congress of tuberculosis at
New York May IA to 18th.
The Piedmont Convocation Ofthe Epis
copal church. in session at Manassas, ac
eompanied Bishop Gibson to Nokesville
where chapel was dedicated, which was
erected by wealthy New York lady
After the dedication services the bishop
confirmed large class. which insures a
bright future for the church.
Frederick Higgins, the 10-year-old son
of Mr.. George Higgins, of Poplar Run,
Orange county, is undergoing treatment
at the Pasteur Department OF the Uni
versity College of Medicine, Richmond,
for the prevention ofrabies. Young Hig-
gins was bitten by dog about ten days
ago. The dog was Immediately killed.
1t Z stated -s shs.a.. 2. nn::ccsSiiord. OF
Newport. News, and A. z. Thorn, ofNOr-
folk, win have charge OF the case to test
Gov. Montague's veto ofthe COMPRESSION
al reapDortionment bill and proceedings
probably will be instituted before the next
term of the Supreme Court begins
Christian & Christian. of Richmond have
been engaged to examine into the gnes-
ton.
4 rule was issued by the Judge of the
Amherst county court against Rev. I. IL.
Crawford, editor OF the Richmond Chris
tian Federation, requiring him to show
cause why he should not be punished for
OF court in publishing in that
paper an article stating that the Judge
had recently instructed the grand jury
that druggist had right to sell ''medi-
Gated whiskey" and that such ruling had
"set people wondering which had been
doctored most, the Judge or the
whiskey."
The exercises OF the thirty-frst anniver
sary of Hampton Normal and Industrial
Institute Wednesday were most interest
ing. Gov. Montague and the Richmond
Association, reached Old
Point at IL O'Clock. At O'Clock the
exercises were begun in the
main hall. into which 2, 900 people crowd
u. The II graduates occupied seats on
Inc right and left of the rostrum, on
which were seated the Ogden and Rich
nond parties. Gov. Montague closed
he interesting program with brilliant
address. A site was selected for the
sIO O. 600 library building donated by
Mns, Coils p Huntington.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-26
10 ,RnE thss k&pse
"a to exchange a little thing

=. eased to marry in Washington
.thoc&sN Rodney and Lottie A.
Arnol {asnh.. Skinner aud Flor.
Monroe Peyf0SlM Kanaw6S county w.
Va, and Margaret Jackson, ot Louisa
county.
A quiet wedding was solemhes,i ~.
Granite Hill. near Louisa c. H., WedneS'
day when Miss Eta Howard was united
Tn marriage 20 Mr.. William II. Lusk.
Rev. K. B. Rlankenship officiating Miss
Mamye Howard. sister of the bride was
maid of honor, and Mr. John Lusk, bro.
Their of the groom, was best man.
At the home OF the groom father, Mr.
r. l.. Marsh in Orange county, Wednes
day Miss Ella f. Mallory became the bride
of MIR. r. l.. Marsh, Jr., Rev. +. b. Per
nv officiating. The attendants were MIR,
Haywood Ii. Marsh, and Miss Ganaway;
Mr.. Wade Marsh, and Miss Maggie Gan
away; Mr. Garnet Marsh and Miss Maud
Wheeler.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-26

announce myself a candidate for May
or of Fredericksburg at the election to
take place Thursday, May 22nd, 1902.
and will be thankful for the support of
the voters of this city. promising them a
faithful. and trust an efficient service, if
elected. Respectfully,
JOHN L. GOOLKlCK.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1902-04-03
DAIRY AND LIVE STOCK.

How will large brass knobs DO fol
the horns of the cows?
Beware of the bull' is a sign put
up that he who reads may run.
Every dairy animal ought to hav.
about two ounces Of salt every day.
Do not feed any of the decayed
ensilage to the stock; throw it out on
the manure pile. Valuab, animals
have been killed by eating this rotted
material.
When you go to buy cow do you
milk her before you close the bargain
If not, try it. BY so doing you may
learn some things you did not know be.
fore about that particular COW.
Some horses cannot eat oat straw, ]
came near losing a good horse once
from impaction of the bowels due
without doubt, to feeding oat straw
Be careful to watch the effect of Civ.
ing such food to your horses.-Farm
Journal