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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-25

Sustaining proof OF the truth of Bishop
Potters assertion that "the whole ten
dency of modern society is to separation"
can be obtained from the divorce records
OF the several states.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-25
IN SOCIETY

The presons week. In social circles. will
be the gaycst by all odds. Of the season
and the big charity ball which ls to open
~ O'Clock this evening. in Infantry hall.
VII be a btting beginning TO season
which has been unusually backward.
Tomorrow evening will occur the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-25

Hon Wayne Macveagh is again engaged
I'm the public service. It must he much
pleasanter for him than the task he was
engaged in during the last two weeks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-25

II will soon be possible to travel from
New York TO Boston by way OF Spring
neld. Boston people say New Workers
are to be congratulated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-25

There may be no severely cold weather
until the coal strike is finally settled, at
least everyone who is not interested In
coal mines Is hoping so.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-25

IL silver continues TO drop Il will soon
be cheaper to burn than anthracite.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-25

These conferences between party lead
ers and the president at Washington
should insure a very interesting message
on Monday next
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-25

President Eliot's attempt 70 be Impair
tial on the labor question is a good deal
OF failure because OF his wabbIing
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-25

Mayor-eiect Milier's plurality OF ,225 is
very satisfactory.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-25

The president may be desirous of
keeping his attitude on the trust question
In the peoples attention, but with the
composition OF congress almost wholly
the same as last winter. the influence OF
the monopoly as dominating as then, II
must be deemed doubtful II anything in
the way OF legislation affecting the trusts
or otherwise altering the Republican
policy or the last several years Is con-
cluded before the advent OF March rings
down the curtain. Buffalo Courier
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-25

mirers OF this sport want to see realised %
Philadelphia Press.
1T is strange that government that
has so easily and so successfully grap-
pied with the problem or governing eight
millions OF Filipinos ten thousand miles
away, has been impotent through more
than a century 10 handle a few hundred
thousand red men. III tho government
pursues any course consistently for n long
time there must be some measure OF suc-
cess. but the constant experimenting II
unsatisfactory 10 all parties. ."-Philadei-
phia Inquirer
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-25

THE people OF the Philippines are
adapting themselves To the new condi-
uons. and peace and order prevail in
nearly the entire archipelago. Business
also Is assuming a character In keeping
with the new order of things and there
IL every reason 10 believe that the mate
rial prosperity OF the country will ad-
vance. Denver Republican.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-25

I'VE must say that we have not observ-
ed any manifestations OF alarm I'm this
country because OF the alleged strength
ening OF British fortihcations in Nova
Scotia and the West Indies. AS long as
Great Britain retains military stations In
this hemisphere Is would be churlish 10
complain OF her keeping them Ia service
able condition and replacing old guns
with ew."-Philadelphi Ledger.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-25

Complaints now emanating from
Washington about the growth OF anti
American feeling in Cuba are rather
childish In tone. What else was to be ex-
pected7 We turned Cuba loose to shift
for herself, denied her any privileges In
our markets and. OF course. she Is look
ing out for her own interests and not for
ours. "-Fittsburg Gazette.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-25

III there must be tariff commission,
80 be H. But let no one be fooled into
believing that II is a step toward tariff re-
vision. A congress that Is timid about
taking up the tariff question in 1903 will
be doubly afraid OF II in 1904. on the eve
OF a presidential election n"-Philadelphia
North American.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-25

The Washburn Wire company OF this
town has started to build large tank 10
hold 1000 barrels OF oil, which the COM
pany will use Instead OF coal The expert
ment has been cried with success and the
firm will receive the new fuel by bsrges
from which IL will be pumped into the
enormous tank.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-02-19

adapt themselves to the circumstances
and create a home by overcoming
some natural barriers and difficulties.
Montana is no place for the timid and
iDdolent.
To the courageous and industrious
Fergus county. or central Montana,
extends an invitation. If homes are
to be made out Of bench lands, if
water is to be brought to the surface
for the use of man and beast the men
Of force and some means are the ones
tc do it. While we do not believe in
"g~old-bricking" and misrepresenting
facts, all are interested in the growth
and development of the county and
will join us in extending the glad
hand to those who seek to make Their
homes among us, 1t matters not what
their occupation may be.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-02-19

ton that "one honest and law-abiding
mans life is any more sacred than
that of another" Possibly that is
true as regards the individual. but as
regards the public 1t is not, There is
a difference in the value OF mems lives
when measured by their worth to the
nation or the community. But this is
not the question involved and the
above quotation is mere subterfuge.
Anarchy aims its shafts at the head
OF the nation. the representative of
government. of law and of order. The
citizens life is not jeopardized nor
are the lives of senator's, congress
men, federal OF supreme court judges.
The president and those in line OF sue
ccssion to the office are the only ones
menaced. The severity OF the pen
atty is intended as a deterrant as well
as the exaction of justice. We aim
t. select the highest types of manhood
and craftsmanship for the exalted Of
fee and surely such has been the case
with those who lost their lives at the
hands of assassins. Every true Amer
lean regards the assault upon the
president as an assault upon the gov.
eminent and institutions that he loves
and in case of death II takes the form
Of a personal bereavement. A federal
law carrying the death penalty is
needed for the reason that in some
states capital punishment does not
= evail and in case of the assassina-
ton of a president in such states the
criminal, being amenable to the laws
thereof, would escape with life i'm.
EIisonment. Would this punishment
have satisfied the American people in
the case of Czolgosz? Whatever may
he said in favor of life Imprisonment
there are crimes so revolving and wan
ton that human nature as now consti
tuted demands a severer penalty
When IL is not to be had lynch law is
encouraged. The people demand that
anarchy be suppressed and its foul as
sassins receive the extreme penalty
fer their crime.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-02-19

The charges against Game Warden
Scott for incompetency and neglect
Of duty seem to have proven a
case OF IA tempest in a teapot" His
supporters outnumber his accusers by
a large ratio. People who have
knowledge of %infractions Of the game
law and do not make every effort to
inform the proper authorities are
more at fault than the game warden
o. his deputies. If we r going to
protect our game every man should
consider himself a deputy game war.
den in his e%agerness to bring offenr-
ers to Justice. But his information or
observations should first be of the
most reliable character. as this is a
large state and the salaried deputies
should not be sent on a wild goose
chase on heresay information. With
the assurance that the law will be rig
idly enforced offenses will grow less
and game increase largely in a few
years.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-02-19

The lower house Of congress has un.
animously adopted a resolution pro
posing an amendment to the consti.
tuition of the United States for the
election of senators by direct popular
vote. This is the fourth time the
house has adopted similar resolutions
but the proposition receives scant
consideration in the senate. 1t is uau
ally referred to a committee. there "a
die. If the action of the house repre-
sents the will OF the people why dc
the memebers of the senate treat that
expression with apparent contempt
There are a number of senators who
would find it difficult to secure theil
election by the popular vote.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-02-19
10 SETTLE In MONTANA.

According to all reports Montana is
to have a large number Of home-seek-
ers the coming spring and summer.
For a great many years the vast ma
jority OF those seeking homes in the
" est have passed through this state
to Washington and Oregon. casting
only a disdainful glance at what met
their view from the car windows. Al
though the scenery was enjoyed at
some points. they regarded mere seen
cry as Offering a poor means of sub
s~istence, to say notL.ng o. the induce.
ment to wealth-getting. In their lack
CT information and limited observa.
tion they naturally had a poor opin.
ion of Montana and her resources.
While il is true that no very good
opinion of Montana can be gained
from either trascontinental lines IL is
also true that those in control OF these
same lines have not exerted them
selves in behalf of the settlement of
Montana. Naturally. they prefer to
haul settlers just as far as they want
to go.
II now seems that the railroads arc
going to take an interest in securing
settlers for Montana md it is claimed
that n great many are coming to take
up land in the MIX river valley and
Ia other parts of northern Montana.
While We do not believe in misrepre.
senting the farming possibilities and
the opportunities for settlers in Fer.
gus county it is safe to say that this
county offers as great inducements
to home-seekers as any other portion
OF the state. There are extensive
benches yet open to settlement and
narrow valleys in the mountains
" here frugal and industrious men
could make a living engaged in rails
ing the smaller products OF the farm.
There is always for the hustler
IL Montana and If the state Is going
10, be the Mecca Of the home seekers
this year we trust Fergus county will
get her share of them-men and WON.
en- of the right sort-those who can
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-02-19

A Washington special says; Sen
ator Clark has been chosen a member
OF the Democratic congressional cam
paign committee. and he is being seri-
ously discussed as chairman of the
committee for the coming campaign.
The Democrats hope to win the house
this year and they want a vigorous
business man to have charge of the
campaign in order that they can put
up a stiff fight In every doubtful dis.
tlict in the country" Business man
is good. Why not come out %squarely
end say that a multi-millionaire is
very desirable for the place. This
pr etending TO be the poor mans
party" has. long ago ceased to foo
anyone-unless it is meant that II
would make men poor to put its poll
| c.es into practice.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-02-19

Congressman Wheeler of Kentucky
Is the monkey Of the lower house.
Unknown to fame he hoped to create
a little notoriety and some political
capital by a hot air" assault upon
Secretary Hay of the state depart
ment. He worked his valves under
high pressure for thirty minutes in
~denouncing the conduct of the state
department referring to its head as a
pitiable fiunky" because he has e n.
Outraged and maintained friendly re.
lations between this country and Great
Britain and Germany. He would send
no ambassadors to King Edwards
coronation and deplored the arrange
ments for receiving Prince Henry.
When he thought he was manuiactur.
ing party capital by the ton he was
quietly advised that President Buch-
anan had received the Prince of Wales
and entertained him at the White
House. OF course that was a different
thing. He hadn't thought of that; in
all probability he had never heard of
il before. II had the effect of reduc.
ing his heated condition before he de.
veloped into a veritable geyser. He
slurringly referred to Prince Henry
as the little Dutchman," but this will
not hurt Henry nor anyone else. The
fact is this government is simply exI
tending courtesies to a great and
II iendly power and honoring the rep.
resentative of a race which has done
much to make America what it is to-
day. Our German-Americans are
among the most honorable. thrifty and
patriotic of the foreign n%ationalities
TO seek homes on these shores. While
they love their fatherland and will
pay their respects to this young rep
resentative and give him a hearty
greeting they will be none the less
true to their adopted country and the
stars and stripes. To do otherwise
than give the German prince a hearty
and cordial greeting would be an af
front that our German population
would not soon overlook. II is the
government he represents rather than
the prince that commands our respect
ful attention and consideration.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-02-19

The special committee IN revision
of the Presbyterian creed have come
to the conclusion that infants shall
be- no longer damned" and will ex-
punge this idea from the confession.
The creed reads that "all elect
infants are saved" thus giving no
other impression than that the mon
elect" were lost. But just what is
meant by these terms is not clear to
the average mind. However, there is
Joy in knowing that both varieties are
going to be saved from etrnal damna'
ton. .
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-02-19

Some men have been kind enough
TO die but it is not frequent that they
take any thought of the disposition
of their remains. A man weighing
seven hundred lbs. died in New York
recently and approaching the trouble
his interment might cause his friends
he sought a place of residence near
a cemetery and when the funeral took
place the huge coffin and its contents
had to be carried but a short distance
though twelve men acted as pall.bear
ops
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-02-19
DOWN WITH THE REDS.

II was expected that there would
be opposition to the bill to suppress
anarchy, but ii should become a law
ji.st the same. Representative Ian
ham of Texas, Democratic member OF
the house judiciary committee. In
making the minority report, addressed
the house briefly. giving his objec
lions to the bill emanating from that
committee. He dissents from giving
the president protection not accorded
other citizens and denies the PROPOSE
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-02-19

Senator Hoar's amendment to the
constitution. changing the day for the
Inauguration OF the president Of the
United States from March 4 to the
last Thursday in April. offered in
shape of a resolution. has passed the
senate and should meet the approval
OF the house. March weather at the
national capital is usually villainous
and has frequently interfered with
the program of inauguration. AS a
great throng OF people. composed of
men. m and children. are exposed
to the weather from eight to ten hours
rain and cold winds are not c~onducise
to comfort. while in some instances
death has resulted from exposure on
such occasions. One president. vii.
liam Henry Harrison, is said to have
died chiefly from exposure incident
to the inaugural ceremonies. The
weather at President McKinley's in
Gugural. a year ago, was abomnable,
lain falling the greater portion of the
day. While this change would extend
President R~oosevelt's term about two
months this would not prove disas-
trous. even should Mr.. Roosevelt not
succeed himself. The resolution also
provides that hereafter the terms OF
senators and members of the house OF
representatives shall begin the last
Thursday of April. instead of March
rs at present. There is nothing sacred
Nbout the 18th of March, Any other
date fixed by law will do just as well,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-02-19

Frank James has succeeded in Sc.
curing an injunction to prevent the
production of a play entitled THE
james Boys in Missouri" Proceed
ings were instituted by Mr.. James on
the ground that the play a harmful
to the youth of the country in that It
glorifed outlawry and unjustly re.
vived a reputation that he had been
tying to live down for 90 years. The
rlay was drawing crowded houses
and the case will undoubtedly go to
the higher court.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-02-19

There is some danger of the mill
q post at Missoula being abandon
cd and the Helena Herald is wonder
ing why ex-senator Carter is not
working to have it retained. The
Herald had better look TO the man IL
supported for United States senator
w. A. Clark-to do some work in that
direction.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-02-19

A northwest Missouri cattle feeder
predicts that first-class beef cattle
will sell in the Kansas City market
all next summer at 50 and $40 per
hundred pounds. These are pretty
stiff figures for prime, stall fed beef
cattle and il the prices are even in
that neighborhood il augurs well for
western range cattle.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-02-19

The testimony OF medical experts
IN the Black trial at Bozeman is an.
other instance of the worthlessness
o. that kind of evidence in a murder
case. Those for the prosecution and
those chosen for the defense are
bound to disagree. That is what is
expected of them.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-02-19

There must be something rotten
with the modern system of bank in
spection when the vice-president and
cashier of u bank can rob II of owe a
million dollars before the theft is dis
covered. This appears to have been
the situation with the wrecked bank
at Detroit. Michigan.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-02-19

Savings bank deposits in this coun'
try are now the largest in the world,
reaching s2.31O.660. 900. These depos.
It's have doubled in about fifteen years,
Germany has the next largest, ST..
500, 600, 900: Austria-H ungaria. sl.201.
240, 900: France. SS54.2 10000 and the
United Kingdom, 1929, O2O, 900.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-02-19

The trial OF Mrs. Lucy Black of Gal
latin county for numbering her hus-
band terminated in another judicial
farce. the woman being found guilty
of m~anslaughter. She "a guilty of
murder in the .rst degree or not gull.
~ al all.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-02-19
OBSERVE HIS ANNIVERSARY.

II anniversary Vi Aura
ham Lincoln was quite generally OBJ
served throughout the country. In
many of the larger cities the story Of
the great Americans lie was told in
oratory, poetry and song. AT Spring
field. Illinois, where his remains rest
and where a monument is reared to
his memory, we read that hundreds
OF gray-haired soldiers, who had been
on many a hard fought field, and
women who had aided the cause of the
union by untiring work in hospitals
and at home assembled and laid beau.
tiful floral offerings on the sarcopha'
gus"
AS the years roll by, as we recede
from the cventful period in which
Abraham Lincoln lived and labored
and suffered these p~ilgrimages to his
tomb and the observance of the ami.
versary of his birth will intensity in
interest.
But, alas, the ~gray-haired veterans
and the noble women who fought or
labored to preserve the union will not
long survive to join in paying tribute
to the dead. What a sacred pleasure
il must be to those who knew the
great emancipation to yet have the
strength to visit his tomb and offer
their tributes of admiration and love.
Yet they not only honor the dead
and themselves but are leaving IN ex
ample for coming generations to fol,
low. When the veterans of the civil
war shall have passed away their sons
and grand-sons and all lovers of the
union they fought to preserve will,
observe the birthday of their grand
and matchless leader.
In every great crisis a man has been
found for the occasion. If Washing
ton was the father of his country
Lincoln was his country's savior. One
was born in comparative wealth and
the other in extreme poverty. While
their traits of character had few points
of similarity both were patriots and
men of high purpose who will ever
have a warm place in the hearts OF
their countrymen. Abraham Lincoln's
humble origin, his struggles with pow
erty. his poor opportunities for secur
ing an education, his gentleness and
kindness of heart, his melancholy
moods. and yet his enjoyment of ant
gift for humor, gives him a strong
hold in the affections of the common
people that even the greatness Of
Washington cannot supplant. Abra
ham Lincoln was n of the wisest
and most far-seeing statesmen this
country has produced, yet for all that
it is his great personality. his loving
simple nature that outshines all glor
les won in the forum or in the affair:
OF state.
II il in these qualities that young
men entering upon a public career
should take deep thought. There cal
be no true greatness without integ
rity and steadfastness to principle
Scheming and sharp practice may viii
temporary success but not a mann
that will stand the test of time. Abra
ham Lincoln not only grew in statur,
from birth but in all the attribute
that go to round out a noble man
hood and his name and deeds will
grow with the ages yet to come. Sta
ton and fame did not turn his head
lie never forgot his own humble brit,
and his heart was full of sympath.
and he gave a willing ear to all in dis
tress. The story of his life and publ
services, like sacred and patriot
songs. will always bear repeating.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-02-19

The Helena Herald says Ex-senator
Carter's recent interview with Presi
dent Roosevelt lasted lust two min,
utes." Possibly Mr.. Carter got a
bnll's.eye the first shot.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-02-19
Mr.. Wheeler Got Rid Of His Rheuma.

During the winter of 1898 ! was so
lame in my joints, in fact all over my
body. that | could hardly hobble
around. when | bought a bottle OF
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. From the
first application | began to get well,
and was cured and have worked
steadily all the Year,. WHEELER,
Northwood. n. Y. For sale by c. III
Williams.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-02-19

Mr.. Bryan says he will not boom
anyone for the Democratic nomina-
ton for the presidency who was
against the party in 1896 or even
doubtful. Mr.. Hill of New York might
as well call his candidacy off.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-02-19

Senator McCumber of North Da-
kota is in dirty business when he
comes to the defense of Alexander
Mckenzie and Judge Noyes. Posi-
bly, he was repaying a political obi
cation.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-02-19

If anarchy and its microbes could
have been destroyed in the Paterson.
New Jersey. fire there would have
been some gain in the tremendous
loss.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-02-19

The dispatches state that Squire
-john NJ. Blue of Larue suicided after
being married a day or two. Mrs.
Blue must have been a shrew.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-02-19

The annual discovery of a new
geyser in Yellowstone Park is an
rounced. Tourists of the effete east
will please take notice.