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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-07-04

Two Sides Of . Story,-Homer--
"When you we're in Paris did you
find il difficult to speak Frsnchf"
Travers-"Oh, no, had no trouble
in speaking il. The difficult part
was in getting the jabbering idiots
10 understand it."-Chicago News.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-07-04

The new elevator for Peter Muell-
er & Sons, of Ferdinand, is nearing
and will be ready for
receiving wheat in about ten days.
The elevator will have = capacity
for 5000 bushels. independent.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-07-04

One reason Eve got out OF the
garden 90 quickly was that she
didn't have to wait TO dress. New
York Daily News.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-07-04

it may be made effective, positively
refused to SO revise that law, or to
take any other steps which would be
contrary to the interests Of the trust
and monopolies. c. A. S.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03

Fergus county has just had anoth-
er d~isgraceful shooting scrape. But
as the details of this affair become
known the more people are convinced
that the shooting was absolutely JUS
tifable. The parties who made the
night assault upon the home and per-
son OF old nan Ret exhibited a bru-
tality and %depravity equal to that Of
Chinese highbinders. While the gen.
eral opinion is that the assailants got
what they deserved il does not lessen
the stigma that such occurrences fas-
ten upon the county. Such characters
are really not a part of our citizen
ship. They are birds of passage and
the quicker the county Is rid of them
the better. Even though the object
of their ~displeasure is not the high
est type among our settlers it was
very presumptuous on the part Of
these midnight marauders to regulate
the morals of the Rock creek bench.
If a mar is suspected of wrong-doing
there are moral and legal methods
OF reaching his case. We need no
White Cap regulators in Fergus coun-
ty. Old man Ret made a palpable hit
which may prove a wholesome warn
ing to others in the same commun-
ity.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03

The executive committee of the La.
hor party of Montana has issued a
aall for a state convention, to be held
in Helena. September IS. for the pur.
pose of nominating a candidate for
congress and associate justice of the
supreme court, and for the transac-
tion Of such other business as may
properly come before the convention"
Commenting on this call the Helena
Record says: III the organized labor
Cf Montana would stand by their prin.
cin!Cs and work and vote together.
tlcre is reason to be lieve they will
Ultimately achieve success. SO long
IS they carry on the former policy
of making a bluf for the purpose OF
allowing selfish leaders to sell them
ont for personal ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. they
will gain no strength or influence,
and will continue to be tools of design,
ing politicians"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03

try newspapers, generally speaking,
Their lot in this world is non too
good at best and when a publisher,
in his malicious desire TO down a
competitor and monopolize the field,
offers to do legal advertising for moth
ing, he is deserving of the censure
of the brotherhood and of the fair.
minded of the general public. Legit.
innate competition is to be expected,
but in these days of increased cost OF
production, in material and wages. the
free list cannot exist without inyit-
ing bankruptcy. The Husbandman
is simply following the policy OF
some Of the trusts-as long as 1t en-
joyed a monopoly it demanded and
received the legal rate for land office
notices, but to starve out and destroy
its competitor il would do the work
for nothing; when that was accom-
plished it would again demand the
full rate. Could anything be more
despicable?
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03

The United States is fast becoming
the greatest fiber manufacturing coun-
try in the world. Take the cotton in
dustry as a single important example
and compare our progress with that
of England. In 1850 England had
100000 cotton spindles and the
United States had about 1000, 900. In
1880 England had increased her num-
Der to $4,000, 900. or S. per cent, while
the United States had 10000. 900, an
increase of over $50 per cent. In
1900 England had IS, 900. 900 ~spindles,
a further increase of Il per cent,
while we had q, 900, 900. a further in
e of over 100 per cent. In this
half century of protection we have in
creased our cotton spindles 245 per
cent. while England under free trade
has increased hers but 225 per cent.
But this, while a good showing, by no
means tells the tale of our gain over
the mother country. There is a vast
difference between idle and active
spindles and their outputs. In 1901
Great Britain consumed in manufac.
turing 3,25S, 900 bales of raw cotton,
but the United States consumed g.,
727, 900 bales. This shows the real
relation of the two countries in this
industry. The Mckinley and the
Dingley tariffs have completely ex,
ploded the Cobden-C Calhoun idea that
Americans should raise raw cotton
to be sold to England and brought
back to America in manufactured
| form.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03

The latest report from the Wiscon-
sin situation is TO the effect that an
agreement has been reached between
the friends of Senator Spooner and
Governor La Toilette whereby the gov
ernor will not oppose the reelection
of the senator and the friends of the
senator will give the governor and
the state platform their hearty sup
port. It is to be hoped the report is
true. LaFollette is a good man, an
able man, who stands for reforms and
the people. Senator Spooner is not
only an honor to the state of Wiscon-
sin but to the nation at large. When
a man of his great abilities reaches
the United States senate. all the
states have a claim upon him and
are intensely interested in his polit.
ical career. Men of all parties want
to see the high standard of ability
maintained in the federal senate.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03

Does our contemporary contend
that the trust magnates are the only
ones that are prosperous in this coun-
try? Can he make the man who lived
through the last Democratic admins
tration believe he is not enjoying some
prosperity now? OF course. there are
degrees of prosperity, depending upon
ability, thrift, economy and many 9TH
er things. No laws car ever be en-.
acted MOI policy adopted by any gov
eminent that will make all men rich.
The opportunity, the conditions favor
able for the accumulation of means
are all that can be done. II they do
not exist now they eve will. Be
careful that the various schemes pro.
posed to make conditions still better
do not destroy the prosperity we
have.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03
THIS is A GOOD THING.

The west still agrees with Seth
Bullock that Theodore Roosevelt is
a 'hoss off its range"-meaning there
by that though born and living in
the east. he Is at heart a western
man Wherefore it is but natural
that when the president comes west
he should be received after the en-
phatic and noisy fashion of the west.
The president is to be made the
goal of a 6O0-mile race when he
reaches Omaha. Bar z. Kid" Cay.
use Bill" Scar Face Thompson,
Seven Up Kid" Mexican Pete"
"Lariat Pete" "R&ttlesnake Pete" and
scores of other riders of cayuses,
known to fame in the cattle country,
propose to ride like the wind from
Deadwood to Omaha for the honor of
being the first to grasp the presidents
hand and the emolument of fifty 500
gold pieces. The Slim Buttes of Wy.
oming will contribute three LADY
cowboys"
Now, we suppose that that solemn,
pompous class of people who are for
ever talking about dignity without
being able to define it, will hold uI
their hands and exclaim against per.
hitting the president of the United
States to be a party to such a contest
and such a spectacle. For our part,
we relish it. And we have no doub,
the president will relish it. He cares
& whole lot more for a frank, honest,
faithful cowboy than he does for
scores of the polite bores he has to
meet and waste time with at Wash.
ington and Oyster Bay-"the sissies
and the ninnies" of the nation, as O
speaker before the trans Mississippi
congress called them.
The president, on his western trip
Will have enough formal receptions,
enough ~perfunctory Misunderstanding,
enough regulation speech-making and
enough jollying. Give him at least
n chance for novelty, at least one
chance to enjoy himself.
Let the cowboys race, and let the
president squeeze the grimy paw OF
the winner.-Minneapolis Journal.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03

During this week the great min
ing congress is in session at Butte.
Though Fergus county will not have
a large delegation in attendance she
is fortunate in being represented by
a man so well informed as to the
character of the ores OF this region
as e, W. King. Particularly is he
competent to impart information as
to Il c%yaniding ores, having been
very successful in their treatment. He
will have on exhibition choice samp-
les of the different kinds of ores to
be found here and there is no doubt
but that the showing will prove a rev.
citation to many mining men and re.
suit in material benefit to all concern.
ed in the future development of our
mining industry.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03
ALL FUDGE.

When our contemporary can't think
of anything else to write about he
reels of n column or less about the
inoompetency of the board of county
commissioners and other Republican
officials.
No one knows better than our con-
temporary that the charge of "incom-
potency and "i~nefficiency" have no
force. These terms are kept in cold
storage to use when desired. Fergus
county never had a more competent.
conscientious and economical board
OF commissioners. and they represent
the various interests of the county
about as nearly as it is possible to Sc
lect men. In any event they are not
now before the people for reelection
and should be free from newspaper
attacks unless specified charges of
misconduct in Office can be made and
sustained.
AS to the other county officers the
best answer to such charges is the
report of the Democratic state exam
liner. who Is unsparing in his praise
Of the name In which the office
work has been conducted on the part
OF all. or course, the state examiner
was simply doing his duty. free from
political prejudice. Which are the
people more apt to believe?
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03

The part which postal employees are
TO be permitted to take in political
campaigns is outlined in the following
instructions which Acting Postmaster
General Wynne has addressed a post.
master who sent a letter Of inquiry:
In reply to your letter you are in
formed that you are not prohibited from
joining a political club nor making
voluntary financial contributions out.
side of a government Office building,
nor IRON acting as a delegate to a
county, state or congressional con
ycntion. You should not, however.
serve as chairman of a state or coun-
ty committee. nor take active part in
conducting q political convention, nor
make yourself unduly prominent in
local political matters" While such
officials must not be strenuous in
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03
penublican County Convention.

Lewistown, Mont, Aug, -, lb-'
In accordance with the call of the Repuhhcan
County Central Committee Of Fergus county,
Montana, a convention will be held at Lewis
town. Montana. on Saturday, Sept H. iN1' al
10 a. M. for the purpose Of selecting thirty-two
(s2, delegates and thirty-two CS) alternate Del,
egates to attend the state convention 10 DC 's'u
in Helena on a date yet to he named ana ais
for the purpose Of nominating Two memberS"i
the legislature and one state senator ana
county Officers as follows; One sheth' one
treasurer. one clerk and recorder, one attorney
one assessor. one superintendent Of schools
one surveyor. one coroner, and one pubic au'
ministrayur.
Primaries will he held in the various pre-
cincts on saturday. Sept. G. 1902, NJ 3 O'Clock p
m, at the usual voting place, 10 select dele
gates 80 the county convention.
All electors Of the county. without regard 10
pas, political affiliations, who believe IN the
principles of the Republican party and end"r7,
Ms policies, are cordially invited undcrth'' call
90 participate in the party primaries ana 'he
convention.
Representation in the convention Is apPpt'
toned among the several precincts IN the
county on the basis of one delegate for each
twenty votes cast at the last general election
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03
LABOR DAY CELEBRATION.

The exercises and amusements on
Labor day were carried out without
n flaw. But for a rather stiff breeze
the weather was all that could be de-
sired. The addresses of Judge Z. X.
Cheadle and Daniel Mcdonald, presi-
dent of the American Labor Union,
were listened to by a large audience
and given generous applause. Judge
Cheadle's speech was one of his best
efforts, while Mr.. Mcdonald, who is
q fluent. earnest speaker, gave an in
reresting account of the growth of la
Dor organizations.
Altogether the day was a most en-
joynble and profitable one. Its OBJ
servance is now firmly established in
our midst and each year will bring
larger crowds from the mills and
mines. the shops and fields and all
pursuits to join in the exercises and
pleasures OF the day. Let II become a
day in which the employer and the
employed can mingle without any I'M
dercurrtnt of friction or distrust. A
determination to be just and fair to
each other will bring such a condition
about. The great problems that divide
capital and labor must and will be
settled quietly and peacefully, with
justice to all concerned-in a manner
that will rebound to the honor and
glory of the great brotherhood of men.
It cannot be done in a day or a year,
hUt il will be worked out eventually,
and by getting together and sharing
in the pleasures and exercises of La.
Dor day can many of the little pre-
JUDGES and animosities be dispelled
and a better understanding be gained
of each other.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03

Mr.. Bryan's latest illumination Is as
follows: Like Babylon of old, the
United States is destined to have its
fall. with the Republican party in the
role of Belshazzar, the responsible fac
tor Units u~ndoing." Those who have
his book, The First Battle" will find
similar dire predictions in nearly
every page, or at least in his speeches.
AS a prophet Mr.. Bryan is also very
hum
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03
Young Plants

Every farmer knows that
some plants grow better than
others. Soil may be the same
and seed may seem the same
but some plants are weak and
others strong.
And that's the way with
children. They are like young
plants. Same food, same home,
same care but some grow big
and strong while others stay
small and weak.
SCOTS Emulsion offers an
easy way out of the difficulty.
Child weakness often means
starvation, not because of lack
of food, but because the food
does not feed.
SCOTS Emulsion reallyfeeds
and gives the child growing
strength.
Whatever the cause of weak
ness and failure to grow
SCOTS Emulsion seems 20 find
it and set the matter right.
Send for free sample.
Scott & BOVINE, Chemists, 400 Pearl ST., New Yort
SOC. and tI.oo all druggists, --
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03

The Republicans of Silver Bow
county organized a club at Butte last
week with 500 members as a starter.
1t might be well for every county in
the state to follow suit. 1t is well to
have an organization even If meet
lngs are not frequently held and the
issues discussed. In the larger cities
of the state it is not so difficult to
make the meetings interesting and
profitable. as there is a greater popu-
lation to draw upon for speakers. But
there is an advantage in having those
who will affiliate with the party en-
rolled as men will then feel a certain
sense of obligation to promote its wei
fare by their influence and means.
1t is not so easy to generate enthusi-
asm in off years, yet this should make
the need of organization still great
er. There is no reason why Lewis
town and several other places in this
county should not have clubs with a
good sized membership.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03
Alabama will gain nothing by the

Alabama will gain nothing by the
establishment of factories within il
which are drawn there because Of
child labor. Connecticut can much
better afford to lose such factories
than to change her laws. Moral and
physical decadence 10 bound to come
through the tolerance of child slav-
ery-and that's about what child la
Dor amounts to.-Great Falls Tribune.
But II should he borne in mind that
such conditions prevail in the strong
ly Democratic states of the south and
which have resisted all efforts made
to legislate against this abuse.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03
A Bows Wild Ride for Life.

With family around expecting him
to die, and a son riding for life, is
miles, to get DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry for Consumption. Counghs and
Colds, w. H. Brown, of Leesville,
Ind. endured deaths agonies from
asthma. but this wonderful medicine
gave instant relief and soon cured
him. He writes: II now sleep sound
ly every night" Like marvellous
cures of Consumption, Pneumonia,
Bronchitis, Coughs. Colds and Gri9
prove its m~atchless merit for all
Throat and Lung troubles. Guaran'
teed bottles so cents and 81. Trial
bottles free at C. III. Williams drug
store.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03
A r

The Baltimore Sun gives the follow
ing brief history of the meteoric rise
of Schwab. president of the steel
trust, who has gone to Europe to re-
cuperate his health: -.
Born in 1862 at Williamsport, Pa.
Educated at public schools.
At Is drove mail wagon between
Loretto and Cresson.
At 16 worked in grocery at Brad
dock.
Two years later obtained a place
in Carnegie's works as stake-driver
in engineering corps.
Wages at Carnegie, 81 a day.
Married at 21 years of age and had
home of his own.
At IS years became chief engineer.
Sent to build homestead steel plant.
Managed Homestead plant for four
years.
At ~ was sent to manage Edgar
Thomson steel works. Held position
until 30.
Rugged up a laboratory and studied
chemistry and metallurgy. Learned
every detail in manufacture of steel.
Received no technical education,
studying altogether by himself.
Became partner in Carnegie CON-
pany in 1897 and was elected presi-
dent.
Now president of the steel trust,
the greatest corporation in the world.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03

The Democratic state central com
mittee met in Helena yesterday to fix
the time and place for holding the
Democratic state convention. Repuh.
Leans will soon take similar action
and the political pot will begin to
simmer.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03

An eastern exchange says: "lf the
Democratic party would hire an auto.
mobile il might be able TO travel fast
enough to catch up with some of the
events of the present day" AS moth
ing suits them possibly they are wait
ing for the development of the flying
machine.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03

Down in Newark, New Jersey, a vet
Urinary surgeon in cutting a swelling
on the shoulder of a delivery horse
found imbedded a silver twenty-five
cent piece bearing the date of 1898.
Now the question is how did it get
there? Possibly some jehu blew 1t
in" Anyway il is another proof that
there is money in horses.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03

If Miss Stone gets back into Bull
garian captivity she will not get much
sympathy from the people Of the Unit
ed States. The money required to Sc.
cure her ransom could have been bet
Ter employed in home mission work.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03
AUCTION SALE SEPTEMBER 1tTH.

The lewistown Fuel Co. will sell
at public auction on September nth,
their entire stock Of heavy draught
horses, wagons, harness and extra ar
ticIes used in the fuel business. The
sale will be held at the Dark Horse
livery barn and bankable paper will
be taken for any sum exceeding $40.
The stock is In excellent shape and
Il will be we'll worth while to attend
the sale.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03

oring socialism il disclaimed control
over any individual member Or un-
ion. This leaves members free to
act with any political party they see
fit. This is as it should be-perfect
freedom of action in political matters.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03

Figures show that the Sunday at
tendance of adults at Chicago church
es is about 2O4,567. of which l23,72S
are women and S0,Si4 men. OF course
the men have to stay at home and
take care of the babies.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03

Republican primaries next Satur.
day, convention one week later-Sat-
urday. September 18th. Awake. Re
publican. and give a little OF your
time to the g. o. p.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03

The Press Association. which meets
this week, should take c~ognizance of
the diabolical attitude of the Rocky
Mountain Husbandman toward its new
rival for public favor, the Meagher
County Republican. published at White
sulphur Springs. II the spirit of fra
ternity exists anywhere it is to be
found among the publishers of coun-
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03

Some Of those people who have
been waiting for President Roosevelt
to "slop over" would willingly give
500 a slop. But Teddy is not going
to accommodate them. His impetu.
osity is of the right sort and pleases
the people.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03

Republicans should remember the
primaries to be held throughout the
county next Saturday. There are 30
precincts in the county and everyone
should have representation In the
coming county convention.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03

The Rev. Sam Small of Georgia fur
nished a horrible example" Of what
intoxicants can do for a temperance
agitator who does not practice what
he breaches.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03

The Democrats. of Nevada have
nominated John Sparks. a gold Dem
ocrat who voted for Mckinley, for
the g~overnorshin Would you ever!
Bryan will fall into a swoon when he
hears that.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03

1t is said that more babies have
been named after President Roose-
welt than after any other executive
of the nation save Washington and
Jefferson. OF course, there are more
babies TO be named.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03

The ubiquitous school boy will soon
be plucking fruit from the tree of
knowledge and parents will have no
regrets.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03

Il wouldn't be healthy for anyone
to say a d%eprecating word about Cen
eral Jacob A. Smith in the vicinity
o. Portsmouth. Ohio. That is the old
l cterau's home.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03

Uncle Sans new s~ixteen.inch gun
will sink a battleship twenty miles
out al sea. o, if G. Washington had
only been in possession of such a
cum
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03

their political action. they should not
be deprived OF party utilization simply
because they hold a government Of
fee. 1t is too great a sacrifice to be
cxpected.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-03

David b. Hill Is said to be in COM
plete control of the New York state
Democracy. How he wishes il could
be extended to the United States.