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The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1902-08-16

The unfortunate failure of wages of
labor to keep pace with the uniformly
upward tendency of prices in the case of
the necessaries of life, leads one of the
ablest of our eastern secular exchanges
to moraliZe i nthis strain: This is an
era of great industrial activity. Our OPP
timists are fond of asserting and re-
asserting that the country was never
more prosperous than at present. Per-
haps that is true. But the average
housekeeper will not agree with the OPP
timist that high prices are an unmixed
blessing. When she counts up her bal
ance at the end of each week she is in
clined to think she has a grievance. 1t
seems to be impossible to reconcile her
facts with the optimists theories and
conclusions Comparing the purchasing
power of one dollar in 1897 with its pur-
chasing power in 1902, the Massachusetts,
bureau of statistics finds that buyers of
household commodities are at a far great
er disadvantage now than they were five
years ago. This condition is not peculiar
to New England. but is common to the
whole country.-Monitor.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1902-08-16
One of His Troubles.
Chicago Post.)

yes" commented Weary Willie, "dis
;s sure q hard world
you seem to take it easy enough
commented the passing stranger
pats what it looks like, returned
weary Willie. "but 'taint so soft as II
looks. WV. a Teller can't lie in the SHADE
~ tree more'n an hour or TWO a1ort
no shadow shifts an he has to move
over to keep in il
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1902-08-16

The habit of dissipating every seri-
ous thought by a succession of agree
able sensations is as fatal to happi-
ness as TO virtue; for when amusement
il uniformly substituted for objects of
moral and mental interest, we lose
ali thar eIevates our enjoyments above
tho scale of childish pleasures.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1902-08-16

In 1858 the Jesuits began a mission in
the unpromising town OF Galashlels. scot
land For wears success seemed impos-
sible. but finally it came abundantly.
Now Galashiels has ceased to be a mis-
sion. and in a few weeks the Jesuits will
hand over the church to their successors
and depart for other fields.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1902-08-16

Bishop Gavilan of Chihuahua, Mexico,
already has set to work creating new
order in his diocese. Not content with
stirring the schools into greater activity,
he is now devising means whereby nee
essary hospitals and industrial schools
NAV be established. The foundation of a
Catholic association is being planned.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1902-08-16

If a man does not make new ac-
duaintances as he advances through
life. he will soon find himself alone. A
man should keep his friendship IN con-
slant repair.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1902-08-16

The world, has not, believe, a body
If mon who are more contented, bet
ter satisfied with their lot in life and
the work they are doing than the
priests of the Catholic church.-Bishop
Cnoidino
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1902-08-16

II. is not by change Of place that we
can come nearer to him who is in every
place. but by the cultivation of pure
desires and virtuous habits. st. Au-
justine
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1902-08-16

The Oldest Catholic bishop in the British
empire is Bishop Vaughan of Plymouth,
England, uncle of the cardinal. He is
now in his 90th year, or several years the
senior of Archbishop Murphy of Hobart,
Tasmania He is said to regard the car
dinal as vet a stripling.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1902-08-16
He Was Next to the Game.

Put not Y, IT trust in riches, said the
clerical-looSins .man N the rusty coat.
II doA't' :, replied the prosperous look
ing individual. Il put my riches in
trusts"
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1902-08-16

The last discovery in our hlgh CIVIL
ization is that intellectual men are IN
their prime at 7O.-J. P. Newman, D. d.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1902-08-16
Peter Marion,
434 3 Street,
Contractor & Builder.
Bids and estimates furnished
for all kinds of ConStTuC-
ton work.

Builder of ST. AIMS Orphanage. the
o. F. Walker building and the founda-
ton for the Kearns house.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-04

An amendment to ordinance No. A
was to order all awnings to be placed
at least six and a half feet above the
sidewalk and ordering all tree branch
es to be trimmed TO a height of seven
feet above the public thoroughfare.
A communication in the shape of
a proposed ordinance was read from
George Weideman in which he petit
toned the council to grant him the
right Of putting In operation a pub
lie heating plant and placing pipes in
the city streets and alleys for the pur-
pose OF selling heat to citizens desir-
Gus OF purchasing 1t. The communica-
ton was referred to the ordinance
committee.
The Bright contract to furnish the
city with power to run the pumping
plant was read and approved and the
mayor stated that a president Of the
council had not yet been appointed
for this year. l.. u, Eldridge was
nominated and elected without oppo-
sition.
Mrs. Sullivan attended the meeting
and earlier in the evening had made
complaint concerning the water which
had accumulated In her yard on Main
street and had asked the council to
prevent the water flowing from the
street onto her property. The matter
was placed before the council by the
mayor and 1t was decided to instruct
the city marshal to investigate the
matter and e what could be done.
Alderman Stoddard stated that Pete
Shields had brought to his notice the
foul condition of water which had
been backed up on his premises by
filling in Of city property. The street
and alley committee was instructed
to investigate the matter and also to
see what was necessary in order
to put the approaches to the bridge
at the end of Main street in a decent
condition.
+. e. Wright brought up the question
Of having the city council chamber
fixed but the matter was passed by
in favor of a discussion in regard tc
a city sprinkler. Frank Pick was
present and stated that he had beer
out with a subscription list for sew.
eral days but had only succeeded in
obtaining a monthly guarantee OF
$117, which was not sufficient to pay
him for ordering a sprinkler. He ask
ed the council il the city would pay
S25 per month in order to assist him
and a motion was made and passed
that the amount should be paid for a
period of four months this summer
%whereupon Mr.. Pick stated that he
would put the sprinkler n operation
as soon as possible.
Austin War; was present and on be
half of the Lewistown Telephone Co
asked for a permit to build a stone
Office building on Main street; the
necessary permit was granted after
an inspection of the plans.
The meeting then adjourned.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-04
How to Avoid Trouble.

Now is the time to provide yourself
and family with a bottle of Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. 1t is almost certain to be
needed before the summer is over,
and If procurd now may save you n
trip to town in the night or in your
busiest season. 1t is everywhere adj
mitted to be the most successful med
icine in us for bowel complaints. both
for children and adults. No family
can afford to be without it. For sale
by c. II. Williams.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-04
Appropriate Exercises Held In the Big
Assembly Room at the New
School Building.
BIG CROWD AT THE CEMETERY
Children Of the Public Schools Dis
tributed the Floral Tributes on
the Graves Of the Dead.

The weather on Memorial Day was
propitious, the clerk of the weather
having evidently overlooked setting
the usual rain storm, and the resi-
dents OF Lewistown turned out. almost
en- masse TO attend the Memorial sery-
ices which were held at the school
house and TO join the procession to the
cemetery in order to bestow slight
floral tributes on the last resting
places of the gallant dead who de-
voted their lives to the defense of
their country's honor and principles.
The big assembly room in the new
school building was very a%ppropri-
ately decorated for the occasion
with the starry folds Of Old Glory
and clusters of small green pines.
Wreaths of evergreen and bunting
were entwined around the heavy pill
lars while the stars and stripes were
everywhere in evidence. The room
was crowded to the utmost limit and
several were unable to find even
standing space.
The exercises were presided Over
by Geo. w. Cook. and commenced
with the opening invocation by the
Rev. Henry Quickenden which was
followed by an enthusiastic rendition
of odd Glory" by a number Of little
children under the able management
OF Miss Clara Main. The Rev. Win.
tiers read a selection from the scrip
lures while Lena Corbly recited "The
Old Man and jim IN a very compre.
hensive n The song by the
choir. accompanied on the piano by
Mrs. o. w. Belden, was well render
ed; the choir consisted of w. f. Cort,
Mrs. Johnson. Miss Noble and j.. NJ,
Croft. The Lewistown band, under
the direction of ]. II. Coates played
several selections In a very credit
able manner
w. NJ. Blackford delivered a fine
address replete with apt quotations
and interesting historical references
He prefaced his speech with the vel
known quotation from the Bard OF
Avon. BLOW, Blow. Thou Winter
Winds. Thou Art Not So Unkind as
Mans Ingratitude." He said that
many pessimistic writer's continually
Ibewailed the imperfections of human
nature and would have the world be
Ilieye that republics were u~ngrateful
ION the other hand" said the speak.
er. I'VE have the scenes which take
place throughout the United States
on Memorial Day when the entire ma
ton expresses her gratitude and hon
or the memory of dead heroes whd
have fallen in her service" He men
toned the noble sacrifices made by
the American soldier. both In the
memorable civil war and the later
trouble with Spain. and in conclusion
said: Those whose memory we hon
or today gave their lives for theiI
country and posterity."
Judge f. X. Cheadle. with his usual
ready eloquence, made a very interest
ing address In which he said: This
occasion Is significant to us because
of what it stands for. One of the most
cardinal principles In the national ex
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-04
Need More Help.

Often the over-taxed organs of d.
gestion cry out for help by Dyspep-
sia's pains, Nausea. Dizziness, Head
aches, liver complaints, bowel disor.
ders. Such troubles call for prompt
use Of DR.. Kings New Life Pills. They
are gentle, thorough and guaranteed
to cure. 25 cents at Williams druf
store
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-04
WE PAY INTEREST ON THE
DEPOSITS.

Our new line Of Alpha typewriter
papers In all weights 10 a dandy.
Something new to the trade and very
sseryieeable. Take a look at them.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-04

Two bills for $500 and 5000 respect
lively were presented to the council on
behalf of Otto NJ. Weile of Spokane,
who had given expert advice and
drawn up plans and specifications for
the water works and sewerage sys-
TEN. The $500 bill for the plans and
specifications of the water works was
allowed but the bill for the sewerage
system plans was held over to allow
of investigation by the committee.
The plans of the sewerage system
were examined by the board and ac-
cording to the specifications II was as
certained that the system would cost
in the n~efghborhood of s13,S53.73
It was specified that the sewerage pipe
would have to be laid to a depth Of
nine feet in some places and would
be furnished with flushing tanks and
a thorough system of ventilation.
The clerk read two ordinances which
had been handed to him by the COM
mittee, both of which were adopted.
Ordinance No. 46 provided for the
punishment of additional offences
against the city Of Lewistown and
entirely prohibited the setting of of
fireworks in the fire limits and the
use Of cannon crackers in the city
limits. An infraction of the ordinance
was made a misdemeanor and punish.
able by a fine of not less than IS or
more than 5000 or both fine and i'm
] prisonment.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-04

PROHIBITED
Ordinance Adopted Barring the Use
Of Fire Works Within the
City Limits.
PLANS OF SEWERAGE SYSTEM.
The Putting In Of the Sewerage sys-
tenn viii Cost in the Neishbor.
hood Of $4,000.

The regular meeting of the city
council took place on Monday night
at the council chamber, on which oc.
casion a considerable amount of bust
ness was transacted. Those present
were Mayor Cook, Aldermen Eldridge.
Symmes, Wright, Laux and Stoddard.
City Treasurer Wright. City Attorney
Won Tobel and Clerk Chandler.
The finance committee audited the
several bills and reports which were
approved as follows:
City treasurer's report for May
showed the following amounts to the
credit of the various funds: General
fund, s344.5S; road fund. 1886; fire
fund, $3.50; library fund. s94.S5, water
and sewerage fund, s49,657.12.
The report of the city marshal show.
ed a collection of fines amounting to
1920 during the past month, while the
police magistrates books showed that
$50 had been paid to him. The street
commissioner expended s5S2.20 on
street improvements and the purchase
OF necessary supplies.
The following bills were allowed:
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-04
judith BQSi1 BQ1k
Lewist0wn, Montana.
Incorporated Under the laws of Montana.
.PAID-UP CAPITAL, $4,000
SURPLUS AND PROFITS, $4,000
HERMAN OFTEN. President,
DAVID HILGER. Vice-President.
GEORGE J. BACH, Cashier.
w, b.. MINER, Asst Cashier,
DIRECTORS:

A general banking business transacted
including tie purchase and sale OF State
and County Warrants, and Bounty Certii.
%icates; the selling OF exchange on all the
principal cities OF the United States and
Europe; the handling OF bullion; the trans.
: fering of money by telegraph. Careful atten-
ton given to collections, and the safe keeping
o valuable papers.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-06-04

CONTINUED on Sixth Page).
Evening journal., 1902-12-22
WOMEN s CLOTHES
WERE IN A BLAZE
Mrs. Meta Richardson Badly
Burned About the Hands
and Body

What came near being a serious ac-
cident was narrowly averted ON satur-
da ynight at Meres' Candy Store. Mrs.
Meta Richardson who is employed as a
saleswoman at the place was standing
over a gas log, when her clothing be-
came ignited and burned for some time
before she discovered it.
The flames seemed to~burst out all of
a sudden enveloping the woman. The
other employees rushed to her rescue.
but not before she had been burned
about the hands trying to extinguish
the fire. Her whole ceft side up to
her waist was scorched. The store was
crowded with people at the time and
the affair almost caused a panic. the
people making a stampede for the door.
The unfortunate woman was taken to
Miller's drug store, where her burns
were dressed and she was taken to her
home in Madison street.
Evening journal., 1902-12-22
FAM0UE POLICE CHIEF DEAD
!. w. Lees, Of San francisco, Well
known for Work in the Bot
kin Case

Former Chief OF Police Isaiah w.
Lees Df SAN francisco well-known in
this city because of his connection with
the BotlSin case, died saturday OF dia-
betes and abscess of the ear. He was
born In Oldham. England. but his par
ents removed to Paterson, N. j.. when
he was one year old. There he learned
the trade of machinist and engineer,
and he came TO California in May,
lSi9, with the early msh OF gold hunt
ers
After four years he Joined the police
force and two years later was made
captain OF detectives He remained at
The head OF the detective force until 1897
when he was elected chief of police. Two
years ago he was retired at his own re-
quest Lees was famous as a detective
and was connected with many big
cases. He worked up the Durant muir
der case and the Botkin poisoning case.
Lees WAS n prominent Mason and his
funeral tomorrow will be imposing.
Evening journal., 1902-12-22
HONORED BY FIREMEN
Retiring President Of Fame Company
Presented With Silver Service

A committee of the Fame Hose Fire
Company composed of Messrs Lutz,
Butler. Kcnnard. Neidermaier. Crock
EFT. Deputy and Kopf called upon
Frank L. Brand at his home. No. 1929
West Third street hast evening, and
presented him with q silver service as
a token of appreciation on the part of
the Fame Company for the services of
Mr.. Brand since he became a member
of the organization.
Mr.. Brand who is the retiring presi-
dent of the company was deeply moved
by the gift, and answered the presenta-
ton speech made by William Lutz
with much feeling. The firemen were
invited to the dining room where Mrs.
Brand had prepared a delightful re-
past. and an enjoyable evening was
spent.
Evening journal., 1902-12-22
ANSWER RECEIVED
g Acceptance win Greatly Surprise
British Foreign Office.

ls Acceptance VIII Greatly Surprise
British Foreign Office.
London, Dec. 22.-It is believed that
esident Roosevelt's answer to the
oposal made by the allied powers
at he arbitrate tho Venezuelan issues
S been received in London. The
'ictest secrecy with regard to every
ase of the negotiations is preserved,
wever, and it is impossible to make
definite statement; but such indica-
ms as are obtainable point to Pres
mt Roosevelt's acceptance Of the Of
Of arbitrator.
A constant interchange Of cable
inns is proceeding night and day be-
cen the United States embassy here
d the state department at Washing
l. It is believed that the presidents
5wer will be submitted formally to
a foreign Office to-day. BY Wednes-
', unless some unexpected complica-
ms arise, it is believed the negotia-
MS will reach a stage assuring a
mite arrangement and obviating
utilities.
Evening journal., 1902-12-22
SPEAKERS PLEAD
GOOD ROADS
Large and Enthusiastic Meet
ing Held in Middletown
on Saturday

An enthusiastic meeting was held on
Saturday afternoon in Grange Hall.
in the interest OF good
roads.
John n. Carswell made an interesting
address on the financial end Of good
road building, showing plainly how
good roads could be built as cheap.y
as the ones we now have and with lit
tie hardship.
Francis NJ. Walker discussed the New
Jersey law and showed how it could be
practically adopted in this State. Fred
Brady presided at the meeting and IL
was one of the largest attended Of the
meeting held for this project in the
county.
Evening journal., 1902-12-22
COAL DRIVERS AWARDED PRIZES
Six Employees Of George w. Bush &
sons Company Get Money for
Best Teams

The semi-annual inspection OF the
coal wagons and horses of the George
w. Bush g. Sons Company was held
this morning, when the following men
received prizes for having their teams
in the bost condition: Joseph Samp-
son, Isaac Shields, Charles Davis,
Henry Robinson. Dover Tilghman and
Thomas R1ntum.
Everything about the team is con-
sidered, the wagon, horses and har-
ness. The following well-known horse
men acted as judges: Harry Lowe.
Herbert White and Police Patrol
Driver Mcdaniel.
lt has been a custom for many years
TO hold these inspections just before
Christmas and Fourth Of July. and
there is a sharp rivalry among the
men, as the prizes are awarded to the
six whose teams are considered best.
Evening journal., 1902-12-22
MUCH LIKE ADDICKS
Washington Candidates Career SINH
lar to That Of Gasman

Washington, Dec. 22.-According to
men from the State of Washington the
next Senator from Washington will be
Levi Askeny, a rich banker of Walla
Walla, between whose career and that
of j. Edward Addicks there are many
points Of resemblance.
Mr. Ankeny has never been promi-
nent as a politician, but became desir-
Gus Of rounding out his career as a
United States senator. After partici-
pating In several campaigns. he laid
his plans to capture the senatorship
now held by George Turner He organ
lied the campaign. furnished the
money, captured the Legislature, and
is apparently sure to be elected.
In the latter detail his case differs
from that of Addicks, although there
may be a resemblance in the end. as
some of the Republicans are fighting
Ankeny with a candidate from Seattle,
a lawyer named Preston.
Evening journal., 1902-12-22
THE REV. A. |, GAGNIEN DEAD
Deceased Was President of College
Where Bishop Monaghan Was
EducatedI

The Rev. A. L. Gagnien, for twenty
five years president of st. Mary's Sem
mary, Baltimore. Md. died yesterday
morning. His death is a great loss to
the Catholic Church
Bishop Monaghan and many of the
priests of this diocese were educated in
st. Mary's Seminary under DR.. Mag
nien. His funeral services will take
place in Baltimore On Tuesday morning
and will likely be attended by a num-
ger Of the clergy of this diocese and
by many priests. bishops and arch
bishops, by whom he was highly re-
spected and loved.
Evening journal., 1902-12-22
SEWING SCHOOL CELEBRATES
That Of Old Swedes Parish Holds
Christmas Exercises

Exercises in connection with the
Christmas festival of the sewing school
'of Old Swedes Church were held in
the parish house on Saturday after
noon. Al brief service consisting chief
ly Of Christmas corals was conducted by
the Rev. Martin b. Dunlap. after which
Bishop Coleman delivered an address.
He congratulated the school upon the
fine record it has made so far this year
and thanked the teachers and all others
connected with the school for what
they had done in its behalf. After
other remarks bearing upon the Christ
mas festival. he wished all a merry
Christmas anu a Happy New Year,
Santa Claus then made his appear
ance and delivered many beautiful gifts
to the childrem numbering 200
Evening journal., 1902-12-22
PRESIDENT MAY
ACCEPT TASK
lie May Settle the Venezue-
Ian Matter for the For
eign Powers
NGLAND NOW HAS HIS ANSWER
loes Not Wish to Act AS Arbitrator,
But Rather Than See Dispute Go to
. Extremes May Reluctantly ACCEPT,
Preferred the Hague Convention

Washington Dec 20. - President
Roosevelt may act as arbitrator in the
,enezuc!an dispute, IS he has been
-sl.od b. Ea-i-ni. Germany. anl Italy
p do, but he g. very much avorse 10
,oias so. ard ae vail make another
Tigoroes EFFORT 10 induce the allied
overs to aSrca to submit The arb.tra-
cn to the Hague tribunal. 1t was in
.esponse To President Rooseyclts sug-
Iestion that they should avail them
elves of the Hague arbitration con-
ention. to which they have all sub
1ribed. that the allied powers made
ne counter proposition which the
resident received Saturday morning,
Ilat he should arbitrate the matter
imself.
President Roosevelt does not wish
act as arbitrator in this dispute, for
s such it Is felt here he would be at
nee judge, jury, and constable and
'ould be under the moral obligation to
xecute his own judgment. The pres
|lent feels that q reference TO the
ague tribunal would vastly strength
I the cause of arbitration. Still,
lther than SEQ the present dispute
roceed to extremes. It is probable the
PRESIDENT will reluctantly assume the
llties of arbitrator. II is fully real
led that any decision rendered by him
i that capacity would be sure to bring
i'm the enmity of one or the other Of
lo parties to the controversy, and this
yet was pointed out to the president
|,rly in the week by leading senator
no had been called into consultation.
nevertheless. TO prevent bloodshed and
re destruction OF property and inter-
renee with great commercial inter-
is that would result in loss, it is be-
syed that the president would assume
le charge, providing his own view
|innot prevail.
An important fact developed Satur-
ly is that the blockade of Venezuela's
last will not be suspended by the al
IS until a definite agreement is
ached as TO arbitration.
Venezuela has been told through
mister Bowen that the president
ould welcome a reference of the dis
lte to the Hague tribunal. While no
rect reply has been received, it is
It doubted that the reply would be
vorable if the other parties consented
such reference.