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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-07-18
Self

demands that you be on the alert 20
see tina you get Painkiller perry
Davis') when you ask for it; some
dealers will try and persuade you .
take something else, claimed to be just
as good; insist upon getting PainkilleI,
the remedy which has been the worlds
family doctor for 60 years: it never
fails to stop dIarrhOea, gripping pains
IN the stomach or bowels, ~dysentery,
etc. Large bottles % IND 80 cents.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-07-18
Vacation Days.

Vacation time is here ard the children
are fairly living out Of doors. o
need only to guard against the acct
dents incidental 20 most open air sports
No remedy equals DeWitt's Witch Ha-
eel Salve for quickly stopping pain or
removing danger from cuts, scalds and
wounds. Sure cure for piles n skin
diseases. Draws out the Inflammation
Beware Of counterfeits. r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-07-18
Relief Shin Sails.

New York, July 1.-THE Pesry re-
lief ship Windward finished loading hel
supplies late this afternoon and sailed
away. She passed quarantine at TN
p. m. The Windward will go direct tc
Sydney, c. B., where she Will take or
coal and then head for the Arctic re-
gion. Mrs. Peary and her daughter will
join the ship at Sydney.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-07-18
THE BROOKLYN At SOUTHAMPTON
Arrives in England With Lord
~Pauncefote's Remains-Fun Naval
HOnOrs Accorded.

Southampton, July 1.-THE United
States armored cruiser Brooklyn, from
Annapolis, July l, having on board the
remains Of Lord Pauncefote. late am
bassador of Great Britain at Washing
ton. arrived here this morning. Full
honorS were accorded. Lady
Pauncefote followed the coffin from the
warship to the train which started for
Newark-Upon-Trent where the funeral
will take place tomorrow.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-07-18

Colds are more troublesome in summer
than winter, it's so hafd to help adding
to them. One Minute Cough Cure cures.
Sure cure for coughs, colds, Group.
throat and lung troubles. r. r. Bel
lamy.
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Mr.. c. G. Latta Better.

New York, July 14-Charles G. Latta,
the cotton broker Of Raleigh, n. G,
whose skull was fractured in an acci-
dent on the electric car tracks last
week, is slightly better tonight.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-07-18

My mother suffered from distressing
pains and general i'll health due to indi-
gestion," says l.. w. Spaldlng, Vero-
ma, Mo. 1.-TWO years ago I got her to
try Kodol. She grew better at once and
now eats anything she wants, remark
ing hat she fears 40 bad effects as
she has her bottle OF Kodol handy"
1t is natures own tonIS. r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-07-18

Il am using a box o. Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets and n
them the best thing for my stomach I
ever used" says T. W. Robinson,
Justice of the Peace, LOOMS. Mich.
These Tablets not only correct disor-
ders of the stomach but regulate the
liver and bowels. They ale easy to
take and pleasant in effect. Price %
cents per box. For sale by r. r. Bel
lamy'S drug store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-07-18

lamy's Drug Store ard get a box OF
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tab
lets. The best physic. They also cor
rect disorders of the stomach. Price 25
cents.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-07-18

McDuffie's Tasteless Chill Cure viii
build UP broken down systems and
make the blood rich and healthy. Ger.
tain cur for chills. guaranteed or your
none refunded. so cents a. r. r. Bel.
lamy's.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-07-18

McDuffe's Witch Hazel Foot Healer
Is Of the finest baby powders
known. Cures prickly heat III gives in
slant relief. Is cents at r. r. Bel
lamy's.
Fergus County argus., 1902-04-16

The fact that President Roosevelt
has withdrawn two million acres of
land in the Milk River district from
settlement is strong evidence that he
is in earnest in his efforts to promote
national irrigation. The withdrawal
has been made at the suggestion of
the geological survey, in view of the
probability of irrigation legislation,
which contemplates the st. Mary's
canal as one OF the large projects to
be first considered. The order of
withdrawal holds until otherwise or.
dered. Should this canal be con-
structed 1t is claimed that 10000
acres would be redeemed. which
would have a valuation in Inc neigh.
borhood OF s3.0O0,OOO. and would sus.
tain population of 10000. This is
one Of the most practicable anl also
one OF the most promising schemes OF
irrigation on large scale In the
northwest and there are good pros.
poets Of Its being carried through
eventually.
Fergus County argus., 1902-04-16

From the elections recently held in
Washington. and from other evidence
it is shown that the mass of the
home-seekers coming to the northwest
are Republicans. Each election EN-.
phasizes this fact, and the same con-
ditions are observed in Oregon.
There is no doubt that the newcomers
to Montana are largely Republicans,
and as soon as they gain a residence
these new citizens will make a per-
ceptible difference in the vote of this
state. With these accessions and the
recruits from the old parties that are
constantly coming to the Republican
ranks there is every reason to believe
that the next state election in Mon
tana will show glorious victory for
the Republican Iorces.-IIelena Rec
ord
Fergus County argus., 1902-04-16

Many of the senators are old In the
service and have great reverence for
the constitution as II applies 10 this
question. They are opposed to inno-
vations and are fearful lest the per.
sonnel and dignity of that body will
be lowered by bringing 1t in closer
contact with the masses; that sena.
tors represent the states rather than
the people direct. While there may
be some danger of lowering the stand.
ard of ability and character OF the
senate by direct vote, il is not great.
The people have rarely ever failed TO
choose good and able men to the high.
est Office in their gift, the presidency
and there can be no reason why, in
most instances. they would not exer-
else the same judgment and care in
voting for senators. We can see no
reason why selecting them by direct
vote would prove Objectionable, while
there are many objections to the pres
ent method of choosing them, corrupt.
ing legislators and occupying the time
OF session when II should be devot-
ed to legislation. being the chief OBJ
jections.
Fergus County argus., 1902-04-16
BRYAN STRIKES BACK.

William J. Bryan has just furnished
another evidence that he intends to
fight hard against the element in his
party which is trying to abolish him.
He declares that the delegates to the
conventions which are to be held this
year should be instructed for or
against the Kansas City platform.
The reorganizers," he says, have
never fought an honest battle in the
party or out of it. and they win not
make an open attempt to change the
policy of the party" For this reason.
as he says. they will object to in
structions of any sort, for or against
the last national platform of their
party. Also. for this reason. Bryan
wants instructions to be given for or
against that deliverance, so that the
country can tell just where the mass
es of the Democracy stand.
Unquestionably Mr.. Bryan's course
10 NbuidStoho anu iobNhis 4 ut tuinS
for the Democratic party to do is u
tell what its attitude is to the issues
which were formulated in the nation
al platform of 1900. as well as to show
where 1t stands on the questions
which have come up since. Mr.. Bry-
an himself contends that silver is still
big issue, and consequently he will
try to force the reorganizers to make
some sort of a declaration on this
point favorable or adverse. He is
against all sorts of straddles now. as
ne was In 1896 and 1900. BY refer
ring the matter to the masses of his
party in their primaries he aims to
get an expression which the country
will know to be the precise view Of
the Democracy on the leading issues.
II is to be hoped that the ex-candi-
dates Democratic enemies will muster
up spunk enough to accept his chal.
lenge. He evidently believes that the
majority Of the rank and file OF his
party is with him on the silver ques.
tion. The majority of the Democrats
who reside on the west side of the
Mississippi are undoubtedly with him
on this question. A powerful element
Of the same party in the middle west
and the south also is on his side on
this issue. but just what proportion
that ingredient bears to the whole
party is something which cannot be
stated with any approach to conf.
dence.' 1t will be known definitely II
the reorganizers have courage enough
to accept the Nebraskan's challenge
The country hopes that the test will
be made.-Globe-De Democrat
Fergus County argus., 1902-04-16
APPOINTING A COMMISSIONER.

Anent the appointment of a com.
missioner to succeed J. B. Washburn.
resigned, our contemporary makes a
very adroit plea for the selection of
Democrat to fl the place. Judge
Cheadle has already taken action in
the premises and although Mr.. Po-
land is Republican this was not the
only consideration that had weight.
In exercising the appointive power
Judge Cheadle was governed by the
will of the people of Fergus COUNT
as expressed at the ballot box as re-
CARDS party affiliations, and the ser
ton of the county entitled to repre-
sentation.
At the last general election the Re
publicans elected all three commits.
sioners. Mr.. Washburn receiving a
good majority over the leading Dem
ocratic candidate, who was an old
and tried member of the board. In
the selection of his successor Judge
Cheadle could not ignore this express
sion of the choice of the majority of
the voters of Fergus county. 1t was
not partisan bias that prompted him
but silent expression of preference
of the many-a court even superior
to the one over which he presides.
Judge Cheadle, in making the ap-
pointment of Mr.. Poland, was govern
ed by the same rule laid down by
Judge DuBose when he took office,
that in case of resignation or disquaI-
ification he would make appointments
from the same political organization
to which those retiring were accred-
tied. This was the only honorable
and Just course to pursue. Had Mr..
Washburn been a Democrat his sue
cessor would most surely have been
of that political faith.
Judge Cheadle has recognized the
claims of Gilt Edge to representation
on the board and has made a choice
that will undoubtedly be acceptable
to the people of that place.
Fergus County argus., 1902-04-16

city OF less population that 10000
TO maintain daily paper containing
associated press dispatches. II has
been tried many times, but usually to
fail, Even in cities of twice that size
daily newspapers have a precarious
existence. In fact il has reached that
point when daily newspapers are sort
OF a luxury to be INDUCED by million.
aires to crafty their personal and
political ambition; at least II is SO In
the far west. The man OF moderate
means should let such an enterprise
severely alone. He is better of herd.
ing sheep.
The Gazette publisher says he has
abandoned the Associated Press dis
patch service and will make his paper
local paper hereafter. He says Bill
lngs is prosperous but the people did
not accord his paper the support and
patronage II had reason to expect.
That is always the case. After Civ.
ing in detail an account Of the un-
equal struggle the writer says:
in its endeavor to give the people
OF Billings a newspaper such as II was
believed they wanted and would sup
port, the Gazette has incurred year
ly expenditure of about $4,000 for the
Associated Press service, only to see
those upon whom It depended for sup
port become subscribers for outside
newspapers because they were cheap
er than the home paper. Some wen.
even further and had given their ad-
yertising patronage and job work to
those same outside publications, thus
manifesting their Indifference to the
success of home enterprise and will
ingness to upbuild those abroad COM
Ing ip competition with 1t. In justi-
ficati6n they pleaded cheapness. Hav
ing shown perfect contentment with
papers giving them the news when IL
is from twelve to twenty-four hours
old because they could get It cheaper,
the Gazette will endeavor to give them
the same kind of service. 1t win
avail itself of such opportunities as
are afforded and give its readers the
general news, little older than it
has given 1t to them heretofore prob
ably. but 1t will be the best obtain
able and to be in fashion. and at the
same time keep its head above water"
While this IaudabTe ambition to give
Billings an upto.date daily paper may
have been premature, It shows some
of the drawbacks and obstacles the
promoter of such an enterprise has to
contend with. 1t requires very gen.
erous patronage to make a good daily
paper, or weekly either, for that mat
ter. Unfortunate is the publisher
whose lot is cast among cheese pair
ers. who do not appreciate the ef-
forts of newspaper to build up COM
munities, bring in people and increase
the consuming population. withhold
ing patronage from a newspaper
seems to have become a scientific
study with such. We are glad to say
Lewistown is quite free from this class
of drones.
Fergus County argus., 1902-04-16

The question Of electing senators
by direct vote Of the people is not q
party question. There is both Dem.
ocratic and Republican opposition to
change in the method. There has
been jobbery and disregard for the
will OF the majority OF the people in
Democratic as well as Republican
states, The use of money as a po-
tent factor in securing the necessary
votes to elect can be charged up to
both parties. This is a reform de.
manded by the people and we believe
the legislatures OF one half or more
OF all the states have pronounced in
favor OF the change. II Is true that
the federal senate seems to be the on
ly check to the consummation OF the
desire OF the people and this august
body will have to yield eventually
Fergus County argus., 1902-04-16
GOLD OUTPUT GROWING.

The receipts of gold, and silver con.
tanned in gold bullion, h the Helena
assay office in March show a remark
able increase over those for the same
month of last year. The total is
44.65l.3s, as compared with $123,-
01f15 in March, 1901.
This increase comes entirely from
Montana, the total Tor this state be-
ing $l0O,65S.14. as compared with
$s5,373.2s in March. 1901. OF the re-
mainder s25, came from Brit.
ish Columbia and Northwest Terri.
tory and sls,s33.16 from other states
than Montana.
Lewis and Clarke comfy still shows
the largest output of the counties IN
Montana, its total being $4O.551.07,
against s34,s5214 in the previous
March. Park county shows an in.
crease from sS,ssT32 to $27,S61S5,
and Fergus county had an output of
s21 .209.76. while in March, 1901. it
shipped nothing to- Helena. At that
time most of it's mines had not begun
to produce and those which were pro-
dueing shipped their bullion east
The above does not do Justice to
the product of Fergus county, for the
reason that the output at Gilt Edge
and Whisky gulch does not go TO the
Helena assay Office but direct to the
mint at Philadelphia. Besides. the
Helena Office does not accept gold of
less than 500 fine, which would ex-
clude some Of the gold shipped from
this county. Then, again. there Is
considerable fine gold that is shipped
by mail direct to the mint. There Is
hardly any doubt but Fergus county
Is now the leading gold producer in
the state, but IL not. 1t will take that
position before the close Of the pres.
ent year.
Fergus County argus., 1902-04-16

In speaking of the probable increase
in the gold output in Montana for the
current year the Helena Record says:
THE new mines of Fergus county bid
fair to be large producers, where a
year ago no gold came to Helena
from those workings. Extensive op-
erations are already under way in that
section. with promise OF immense out.
puts of metal" Considerable gold
was turned out from the Kendall prop
erty last year which may have found
its way direct to the mint at Phila-
delphia. where the greater bulk OF the
output is sent from this county. The
output will be large this year but
where it will be shipped we are not
advised
Fergus County argus., 1902-04-16

While some of the graybeards of
the federal senate are becoming
alarmed lest the constitution gets a
severe jolt in the proposition to
choose senators by direct vote of the
people, the state of Delaware is abso.
lutely without representation in tha.
body. If left to the people political
tricksters would be shorn of the
power to make such a condition pos
Sihla
Fergus County argus., 1902-04-16
NOT APPRECIATED.

In its issue OF April sth the Billings
Gazette announces that II will appear
no more as a morning newspaper but
will be issued as an evening publica
ton, six times week.
or course. It is the same old story
of strenuous effort to give the peo
pie good little daily. but In a town
not large enough or without suffi
cient enterprise or public spirit to
keep 1t alive. 1t is very difficult for
Fergus County argus., 1902-04-16

President Roosevelt does not ap-
prove of receiving recommendation
in advance for appointment to posi-.
tions in the government service.
When four year term of a federal
officer has expired he will receive rec
concentrations for his successor and
then personally look into the case to
establish a mans fitness for the po.
sition.
Fergus County argus., 1902-04-16

Rev. T. De Witt Talmage. the great
Presbyterian divine. died in Wash
ington on the 18th inst. of inflammation
of the brain. Next to Henry Ward
Beecher he was probably the greatest
pulpit orator in America. He be-
came famous while filling a pulpit in
New York City. though he has been
pastor of church in Washington for
the past five or six years.
Fergus County argus., 1902-04-16

The members of the Lewistown fire
department did heroic work at the
fire last Friday night. Nothing but
the obstinate nature of the fire and
shortage of water at a critical time
prevented them from saving Mr..
Bsight's residence. This fire further
demonstrates the need of an ample
water supply and better facilities for
fighting the flames.
Fergus County argus., 1902-04-16

Railroad talk is again being re-
vived by the reported formation of d
company in Billings composed of Bur-
lington officials. There is no ques-
ton but there is something in this
new move and it would not be sur.
prising if construction work was in
augurated at an early date.
Fergus County argus., 1902-04-16

There is a conflict of authorities as
to the date of the birth of Thomas
Jefferson. Jameson's Dictionary OF
United States History says he was
born April 2. 1743. But then, lit
tie matter like this makes no differ
ence. Our friends, the enemy, come
as near to celebrating his birthday
as they do to following his precepts.
Fergus County argus., 1902-04-16

President Roosevelt was given a
warm and hearty greeting upon his
visit to the Charleston exposition.
Whatever their political views the
people everywhere in this broad land
never hesitate to show their respect
to the chief magistrate of the nation.
This fact alone shows the strength
Fergus County argus., 1902-04-16

Fergus county is doing the best she
can to maintain her reputation. Her
population is not so large as some 9th.
er counties. but she is near the head
in the number of murders.-Great
Falls Tribune. Comment is unneces.
earN
Fergus County argus., 1902-04-16

Judge Ferris of Wilkesbarre. Penn
sylvania, has rendered decision In
which he says "the boycott is de-
structive to personal liberty and ut
terly subversive of all social order.
all law and all government, and Is
therefore unlawful"
Fergus County argus., 1902-04-16

Thomas Jefferson was great man,
a great American, and the more his
genius and ability is exploited before
the world, the more improbable the
idea that he could hold to anything
in common with modern Democracy.
Fergus County argus., 1902-04-16

1t is said $4,000 will pay all the
expenses incurred on account Of the
assassination and death of President
Mckinley. OF this amount the doc.
tors will receive s25.OOO. This is not
regarded as exorbitant and 1t is be-
lieved the bill will be allowed with
out opposition.
Fergus County argus., 1902-04-16

An embalming fluid has been dis.
covered which converts the body into
the consistency of vulcanized rubber.
There will be no end to "rubberneck-
ing" evidently.
Fergus County argus., 1902-04-16

Miss Stone says the brigands were
kind to her. If she was treated nicely
what is she going to lecture about?
Maybe she is going to tell how close
ly she came to being killed by kind
nacg
Fergus County argus., 1902-04-16

The divine Sarah Bernhardt is said
to be in despair because she is gain
ing flesh. This is strange. We were
under the impression Sarah could
crawl through an ordinary gaspipe
without removing her shoes.
Fergus County argus., 1902-04-16

A Mr.. Bible was nominated for may
or in a Michigan town, but the skep
tics were too many for him.-Helena
Record. He will probably be read
out of his party.
Fergus County argus., 1902-04-16

Our Democratic friends should be
pardoned for worshiping at the shrine
OF Thomas jefferson. They have had
no man since his time worthy of such
homage
Fergus County argus., 1902-04-16

The bill pensioning Mrs. Mckinley
passed the house unanimously. Sew
eral ex-confederates took the occa-
sion to pay loving tribute to her IL
lnstriOus husband.
Fergus County argus., 1902-04-16

Mark Twain has evidently regainea
a comfortable fortune, as he recently
purchased a summer home at Tarry-
town, New York, paying the snug sum
of Si7.500,
Fergus County argus., 1902-04-16

An exchange asks, What is the
happiest time in life?" Why, II was
when the "old swimming-hole" was To-
Gated near an orchard containing de-
licious harvest apples. That's easy.
Fergus County argus., 1902-04-16

President Roosevelt has received
the resignation of -errence V. Pow
derly. commissioner general of immi-
grafton. Frank p. Sargent will sue.
ceed him.
Fergus County argus., 1902-04-16

The Democrats of Oregon are so ST.
lent in their platform on the money
question that one could hear a gum
drop.
Fergus County argus., 1902-04-16

II the reorganizers win out in the
next national convention Bryan may
become the candidate of the Allied
Peoples party for the presidency.
Fergus County argus., 1902-04-16

Another fatal shooting ARRAY has
taken place in Fergus county. Cause,
bad man, bad whisky, a gun" and
a trivial provocation.
Fergus County argus., 1902-04-16

Instead of April showers snow was
two feet deep on the level down in
Pennsylvania last week.
Fergus County argus., 1902-04-16

of our form of government and gives
the greatest assurance of its perpe-
tuity.
Fergus County argus., 1902-04-16

Possibly Chairman J. X. Jones
couldn't explain his connection with
the Cotton Bale trust to the satisfac-
tion of his constituents.
Fergus County argus., 1902-04-16
OFFICIAL PAPER OF FERGUS COUNTY.
LEwISTowN, MONT, April l6, 1907

would as soon think of doing bust.
ness without clerks as without adver-
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 rash
policy. II you can do business let ii
be known.
FRANKLIN.