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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-08-05
Twenty years ago,
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Twenty years ago.
When Jack ana pulled the old hand press
lust twenty years ago.
Ut HARDLY seems possible that onethird OF the Al.
\ ottpd time granted to morIals has elapsed sine 20,
Jack and pulled the lever and rolled the roller %
the old hand press. and presented 10 eager and
apprecatiye throng of miners the first copy Of the Min.
eral Argus the papa OF what is conceded be ono
o il the best weekly paper published in the noun
tain state, viz: The Fergus County Argus.
What's in a name? A by any other name would
smell sweet is today when ponnod by the
immortal Shakespeare yet Mineral Argus would CON
vey the idea established couny-in itself an en-
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-08-05
Puts an End to Il All.

a grievous wall oftimes comes as
a result of unbearable pain from over
taxed organs Dizziness, backache,
liver complaint and constipation. But
thanks TO DR.. Kings New Life Pills
they put an end to II all. They are
gentle but thorough. Try them. On
ly csc. Guaranteed by C. II. Will
liams. druggist.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-08-05

pire to and wealth producng-as does the cap
ton agreed upon by Jack and after much thought and
the rejection of many proposed succeed Mineral Ar
gus which seemed to absolutely necessary in chang.
ing the place of publication Of our infant journal.
In May, 1888, having satisfied myself that the judith
Basin was destined prosperous future severed my
connection with the Billings Herald now GazeteJ which
paper had the honor TO design and print the first copy
of Cthe first copy retained in my possession until the
fal OF 1900, when presented II to Col Babcock, who
presented it to the Parmlee Billings Library where it Is
low on exhlbltlon presented by moi and hoarding
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-08-05

and buttes could be seen, relieved on
ly by scraggy pines. What discour-
aging prospect met our view. Yet we
were constantly being told of "a land
that is fairer than this" that when
we reached the gap entering the Ju-
ditn Basin we would find a great
transformation. There we would find
clear and sparkling mountain streams
free from alkali. soil of black loan
and meadows and benches OF green
and luxuriant grasses. How incredi-
BILE, How could it be?
The night ride between Lavina and
Ubet seemed long and was indeed
wearisome To add to our discom-
fort about midnight hind wheel on
the coach took a notion to dish v
Being miles from tree or any habi-
tation the wheel was roped and the
passengers invited to wax. Forum
ately, after going several miles a sign
bearing the advertisement of II.
Clark & Co., of Billings, was passed.
Here was material for mending or
bracing up the wheel. It was quick
ly utilized and in short time all
were aboard and taking a well-earned
rest, though slow progress was nee
essary. AS early as o'clock there
were signs of the approaching day
The coloring of the eastern horizon
rapidly increased in beauty and inten-
sity and even then, as it cast a gold.
en- sheen upon the landscape, there
was undeniable evidence of our ap.
proach to the promised land"
The Judith Basin.
The picture grew more beautiful
and grand as the lofty peaks of the
Belt and Snowy mountains glistened
in the sunlight, standing as sentnels
and guides for the weary travellers.
We reached Okla In time for a late
breakfast, where we remained until
the afternoon of Sunday when the
party walked over to TIBET, preferring
to remain there over night. The
transformation was almost complete.
What a scene of beauty met the eye.
The season was good one. The
country had been blessed with rain
and the grass or hay stood knee deep
on either side of the road. The soil
had commenced to change in appear
ance and | had TO frankly admit that
my "pard" had not oyerdrawn the
beauties OF the Judith Basin in his
description OF the country, although
he had calmly submitted to much
good-natured ridicule for nearly a
hundred miles. stop at the Bar.
rows hotel will always revive ones
spirits. and SO it did then. The hus-
y band and father was then alive, and
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-08-05

line nom White 'unhur Springs Fort Maglnnis picS-
ed up the passengers and express from the east at
Oka Af ]. Stephens the present postmaster of Lew
istown, then being in charge of the station Okla.
while A. B. Barrows. of pleasant memory owned and
conducted the stopping place Ubet which, under the
management of Mrs. Barrows, still retains its excellent
reputation.
Little to Encourage.
On this occasion the little stage coach was uncomfor-
ably full and being late in July the weather was warm
and the ride a tedious and unpleasant one. To the
right and to the left behind and in front, aka flats
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-08-05

CONTINUED on sixth page.l
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-08-05

a more intelligent and genial gentle
man have never met. He had locat-
ed two years before, coming from Wis
consin, where he at one time served
as speaker OF the lower house of the
legislature
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-08-05
MAIDEN
MAIDEN Drug Store

Maiden and Nagnns Thursday August g 1888
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-08-05
Overland to Maiden

Catching a freight train the follow
ing day we proceeded to Billings,
where after a stay of a day or two,
during which time we secured more
advertisers and subscribers, We took
the stage for Maiden-a ride OF over
$50 miles-there being three young
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-24
ENGLAND ALARMED
Russia Possesses Key TO Her Secret
Diplomatic Code.
IS ALSO IN POSSESSION
OF Several Important Dispatches
Sent 10 al Ambassador.
POUCH WAS TAMpEpED WITH
By Turkish Officials and Papers Photo.
graphed and sold TO Russia.
TURKEY HAS RECEIVED THE NOTES
From the Powers Demanding Maoedonb-
an Reforms and the Demands VIII
Be insisted Upon.
By Turkish Officials and Papers Photo.
graphed and sold TO Russia.
TURKEY HAS RECEIVED THE NOTES
From the Powers Demanding MaosdonI-
an Reforms and the Demands VIII
Be Insisted Upon.
special 70 The rost,

London, Feoruary 2s--Great anxiety Is
felt in ofhca circles here as it Is becoming
generally known that Russia not only pos
seHses the key to the English secret diplo-
matte code. but that she is a4so IN pos
session Of several dispatches of the utmost
Importance that were sant 20 tho English
Ambassador at Consbantinople, The die
patches wero forwarded in the special pouch
OF the ambassador, but this has sepedfediy
been tanperod with by corrupt Turkish of
ficials and It has been found ont by the
English secret scrv4co mon that important
papers have bean photographed and sold to
Russia Twice during the last yeas Il han
been found necessary to change the dipio-
matte code because Russia has groeseded
in getting the key, but at che present time
when a European war may break oct any
day over the revolt IN MAcedonin there Is
cause for England 70 worry. There Is not
tho slightest doubt that Russia L. fully in
formed Of EnglAnds plsnA In the near East.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-24
TIE NOTES SUBMITTED.

Powers Demand Sweeping Reforms ara
VIII Insist Upon Them.
constGntinople, February 2S-rhe iden.
deal note on tho subject of the reforms In
Macedonia. presented 90 the grand yisier
Saturday by Austro.Hungarinn and RuAslsn
ambassadors, has been translated INTO Turk
inh, and 1t was handed 20 the suItan the
same evening
Ths poverA recommend In ADDITION 10 the
appointment Of an inspector general Of gem
dearmesie for three years with ample pow
era to act independently and to reputation
tFeepp IN case OF emergency ana the reor
sanihatsaft Of the gendearmerie and police
under European Instructors, that the Chris
tians be admitted into the geAdsarmerlas IN
numbers proportloDB|e to the population.
without being required to read aud write
the Turkish language
Amnesty 10 also demanded for all persona
who have been arrested for political OF.
fenses.
The scheme for administration and hnsn-
cial reforms IN Macedonia rs proposed by
the powers IN the note besides planning a
more equitable collection ~ taxes provides
taat the loc3l expenses he the first charge
on tho revenues OF each village.
In the event OF there being surpils
ibis may bc sent 70 Coustantinople.
Measures are also demanded for com
pelmg the AlbNnisns TO respect the laws
The power which II ia proposed to giyc
TO the Inspector of gendearmorie, whose
appointment or recall md whose successor
must he confirmed by the powers, thus vir
tualy dctschlng him from direct control OF
the authorities at Constautinople, is almost
sure to encounter opposition from the Turk
ish government.
The latter also is most likely to object
to the proposed financial arrangements and
10 the basis on which It is planned to re
cruit the gendearmerie,
Were the suggestions of the powers car
ried out the gendearmeries would be prac-
ticany entirely composed Of Christians, ow-
ing to their predomnsnce IN certain parts
o. Mucedouia
IT Is understood, however, the powers are
determined 10 admit no modification OF the
reform Bchcme, that they demand Its ap-
pllcaton without delay and that they are
prepared 10 adopt coerclve measures TO in
sure It's being scrnpulously carried out,
An imperial trade has been Issued author
lglng the Turkish minister Of war to pur-
= chase ten additional rapld-hre guns
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-24

During the reading Of the address Reed
Smoot, sennbor-elect from Utah, entered
the chamber and took a seat beside Mr..
Kerens The Rawlins resolution, calling ON
the secretary, Of war for information con.
corning courtmartial cases In the Philip.
pines was favorahly reported by Mr.. Lodge.
and adopted with an amendment limiting
the reply to summaries Of the records and
the testimony. Another amendment which
was adopted excludes the case OF Major l..
W. r. Waller.
Mr.. Proctor reported the agricultural an.
preparation bill and gave notice that he
would call It up az the arst opportunity.
Mr. Rerens CUtahl presented the creden.
hais Of senatorolect smoot Of Utah. which
wera read. Mr., Smoot was sitting IN the
rear OF the chamber when the dncumsn.
was read.
Mr., Burrows CSdieh.) ststed that a protest
had been Aled with his committee against
Mr.. smcot'S Admiration The credentials
and protest vera aled
Mr.. QnAy sought TO secure vote on th,
Statehood bill on Thursday, February 20
Mr.. 6ean objected. rernarling that b,
hoped he would be permitted to oonclud,
his remarks begun several days ago.
A house resolution was agreed to, pro
vidinS for ths erection IN washinston OF
bronze equestrian statue Of Count Pulaski
| and Baron steuben OF the continental army
and spprcpriating $4,000 for each.
Mr. Mason called up the postofhcc appro
priation bin and st was read for amend
ment. The Statehood amendment wa
passed over for the time being. Mr.. Mnso,
| yielded 90 Mr. Baarha ,lts who nrassr@sd a.
onnntbus public building bill. sud after tn
adoption of some minor amendments th
| bill was passed.
Consideration Of tho postofroe anpropris
hon bill was then resumed
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-24
PHILIPPINES ATROCITIES.
Senate Committee Decided to Take No
Further Testimony.

washington, February 2a.-The senate
Philippines committee today decided TO
take no further testimony regarding atroci.
ties alleged 10 have been committed by
the United States army officers in the
Philippines Several men are IN the city
In an effort 10 give Testimony regarding tIa
eases II Father Augusiin and the eilegcl
violations ~ the rules OF warfare ~ Tho
bsttle OF Ca'oocan. and tomorrow they will
present their evidence 10 Senator Carmark
81 Tennessee, with q View 20 publication
In the Congressional Record.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-24
COOPERATING FOR PEACE.
But II War Should Come Italy Viii No
Be Idle Spectator.

But II War Should Como Italy Viii Not
Be Idle Spectator
Rome, February 23.-Minlster Of Marine
Norne. replying to an Interpolation in the
chamber Of deputies on the reforms In
Macedonia. said that Italy was cooperating
with the powers with q view TO the main
tenauce Of peace. Jhe time that WIS com
ing was indeed serious, he continued, but
1t would be a decisive period for Eastern
Europe II the Bulgarian government nd.
hered 70 It's determiuPdon TO abolish the
centers Of agitation and II the porte full
filled It's engagement with Europe the pres
ent crisis might lead TO a peaceful solu-
ton. But II contl6gy 10 anticipations, the
combined action of the powers proved I'M
able to stlhe the conhagranon, the Italian
government would certainly not conhne H.
self 10 the role Of n mere spectator. 10
would see that no attacks were made on
the rghtG and interests Of Italy.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-24
TO SHELVE J. E. ADDIcKS
SAID THAT AN AGREEMENT HAS
BEEN REACHED.
Republican for the Long Term and a
Democrat for the Short Term Be-
lieved to Be the Basis.
lsnscisI TO The Post !


Dover, Della, February 25.--Tt ia said
here tonight on what appears to be good
authority that an agreement has been
reached between the democrats and regular
republicans by which the senatorial dead
lock will be- broken and ]. Edwards AID.
dicks permanently shelved just what the
terms are is not stated, but It includes
ballot reform along lines advocated by
the democrats and either the election If a
democrat for the short and a republican
for the long senatorial term. or Of a repub-
llcan for the long term. leaving the short
term vacant.
The fret part Of the deal will be carried
ont tomorrow when the election reform
measure will It is said, be presented.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-24
THREE CHILDREN BURNED.
A Residence Consumed by Flre--Ths
Cause Thereof.

Guthrie, o, II, February 22.--rhe resi-
dence Of william Adams, near Hillside, !.
r. burned In the night time and he lost
three children thereby. Two were burned
IN with lie house bur his wife rescued two
others one OF whom, however died AFTER
ward OF injuries received
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-24
WAGGONER VERSUS FLACK
HAS BEEN DECIDED BY FEDERAL
SUPREME COURT.
The Findings Of the Second Texas Court
Of Civil Appeals Were Affirmed
Without Any Dissent.
Especial to The Postl

washington, February 23.-rhe supreme
coirt today affirmed. with costs. the ind
,nps Of the court OF civil appeals for thu
second supreme judicial district Of Texas
in the case Of W. T. waggoner, plaintiff In
error. against j. NJ Flack, defendant In
error. The case originated in the district
court Of Wilbarger county and involved
tha ownership Of section 90, block 4, Of
80, aonaton and Texas Central Railroad
ca,nuany survey The question az Issue was
nraetlcaIly the same ms thai In the case or
Weber against Rogan which was decided
~ thc snnrene court four weeks ago 10
~ "a Attorney General Bell who was here
In January to argue the Rogan cast. ais
annearpd IN the Waggoner Flaok suit Ms
an,icus crrac. Justice Pecshsm rendeieu
todays opinion There Nas no uiSseuN
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-24
HOUSTON ITEM NOT IN IT
TIE SENATE PASSED THE OMNIBUS
BUILDINGS BILL.
There VIII Be Fight on K h, tho Novs4
v too Speaker Allows II
10 Be RapoEtod.
ESPECIAL % Tho Pose.,


WsshtRgton, February ea--Ihs sansts
disposed OF tho omnibus public buildinEs
and grounds bill In short order today. The
measure decided on by the committed Sat.
urdAy afternoon was reported by Chairman
Fairbanks, taken up without Toes OF time
and passed before the close Of the days
busluesa Senator cuybereon, convinced that
It was hopeless to attempt 70 DO anything
further In the matter Of the Houaton item
stricken out by tina comnuittes Saturday.
did not move that II be reintertad while
the bill wAG being discussed. Tno measure
as passed. therefore, contains no saseRcncs
10 Houston.
The bill nov gees to the house, whera
a hot fight against It will be made, sven
IL the speaker allows q rule for fts con-
sidera tl0a TO be reported. II may DO AnaAy
passed, but 81 It 50 II wa not be wirhou,
a contest. There IL brtls or no reason tC
hope that the Houston p Gun can he adh9'
In tho houso and thus tsst 10 copfsrenc &C
committee TO be nnally acted on,
The only Texas itom In The bill reported
and p4aped today 10 that pr0vidlng for an
increase in the appropriation Cor the pro
posed new building at sherInan from S125.-
coo to Slsb,00O-
Washington, February 2a---The omnibus
public buildings bill was passed by the sen
ute today increasing the amounts toT ysri-
Gus buildings TO the following Jackson
Vile, Fla, S52s, coo; Chicago S4,T5o,oOo; In
dianapols, 100000; Nashville, Tenn
s7a4. e4s; Sherman, Texas. $4,000; munici'
pal building. Washington, b. G., F2,o",oeo,
Tho following nov building ls authorized
IN eost tho amount given, Natchitoche"'
NRN An-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-24
CHARGES AGAINST swAYNE
Have Been Formally Taken Up by the
House Committee.

Washington, February zS-rhs house to
day formally took up the charges preferred
against Judge Charles + swayne OF Florl
da, through the medium of A. Il, Pace OF
Alabama and others A subcommittee was
appointed consisting Of Chairman jenkins
and Representatives overstreet' Parker
CLAYTON and Desrmond to conduct further
Investigation. This subcommittee VIII
meet tomorrow morning, II is expected
that some further action will be taken by
the whole committee at Its next meeting
on Friday. No FINAL action, however, can
be Ind At this session.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-24
STRONG FAvoRAsLE SENTIMENT.
New Yorker Who Visited South Found
People for Judge Parker

TopeCIaI 70 INC FOst.I
New York, February 2S.-Borough Prssi-
dent Jacob A. Cantor has Just returned
from trip through the South IN the In.
terest II Is said Of Judge Alton r. Parker
of the New York court OF appeals Mr.
Cantor is duoted as saying that be had a
bully good time" in the South; that he
talked politics everywhere and found a
strong sentiment, which IA growing. In
favor Of the nomination II Judge Parker By
the democrats for president.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-24
PHILIPPINES MEASURES,
Senate COMMITTEES Decides Asalnat Any
Further Investigation,

washington. February 2s.--lhe senate
committee on the Philippines today re
ported adversely Senator Cornsck' Tesoia
lion directing thu committee 10 continu'
the Investigation Of conditions IN the = i
inplnes The committee decided TO report
favorably Senator Rawliue' resolution nsk'
Ing FOR papers IN courtmartial cases In tae
phtirrlncs. but amended II to include only
n summary Of the cases.
The committee decided not to print the
compilation OF receipts and expenditures
as II was found the expense would DC
about $4,000.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-24
owner EntItIed e Danaees.

washington, February 23.--Jusdce Brewer
today delivered the opinion Of the United
states supreme court in the case Of the
United states VS.. Arthur Liner, holding
that in cases in which the property Of
priyate individuals is destroyed through
Government improvements the owners ara
entitled TO recover damages.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-24
suLTAN rs AeReeo

To Adopt the sohsmes for Reform in
Macedonia,
Constantinople, February q. Tewnk
Pashs, tho minister of foreign affairs, noti-
Ted the AustroHuugarlan and Ruseian am
bassadors that tho sultan had agreed TO
adopt the scheme for reforms in Macedonia.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-24

rS,aA II don't cost
IA Extras ! you a penny
Nv - c xtra TO
Teen your garments in
'. I'D buttons sewed on.
& extra for smoothing
''Iu .does of collars and cuffs.
/ Y, getting your bundle,9
| Laundry Fl, 1';'i S,
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-03-21
GALLUP.
From the Republican.

From the Republican.
To show the appreciation of those
who have been co-workers with Agent
B. l.. Holmes, the boys in the railroad
office presented Mr.. Holmes with O
very beautiful Knights Templar charm.
Mrs. Frank Brown has received the
sad news of the death of her mother,
which occurred at her home in Eng
land. Her many wriends sympathize
with her in the loss of her mother.
Marguerite. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. II. Young, while playing at
school, stuck a piece of pencil into her
ear. 1t proved to be quite serious and
DR.. Pattee was called from Gibson, who
had to administer chloroform in order
to remove It.
A. Caloni, the stone cutter and mon.
ument maker, who has the contract to
furnish w. II. VOLTS electric plant
with 1000 feet of cut stone. will have
the work completed in about three
weeks. He also has the contract to
build two adobe rooms for Mr.. Karigan
and a monument for Mr.. Miller's little
daughter at Clarkville.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-03-21

LAS VEGAS.

From the Record.
F. O. Blood received VOID that his
uncle, o. w. Blood, who was injured
in the wreck at Dwight, Kan, last Sat
urday, was not expected to live.
II. S. Mitchell, superintendent OF the
Frisco at Fort Scott, Kan, who had
been stopping here for some time past
for his health, left for Phoenix, Ariz.
Some of the stockholders in the OPP
tic printing concern have not been
consulted about the recent transfer of
stock and are said to be kicking like
bay steers, particularly the democratic
stockholders.
The optic announced at the head of
its editorial columns that Prof. j..
Graham McNary, of the Normal uni
versity faculty and s~on-in-law of
Joshua S. Reynolds, had purchased a
controlling interest in the paper, effec-
tive July /. A cash bond has been
given for the deed. However, there
has been many a slip 'twixt the cup
and the lip and history may repeat
itself again in this instance. Hope
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-03-21
RATION.

From the Range.
MIR. and Mrs. Richard Dunn came up
from Las Vegas last week to attend
the funeral of their little %grandchild.
the babe of Mr.. and Mrs. II. p. Rose
berry.
f. l.. MILKY. of Badly, was in the
city the first of the week. Mr.. Mulky
is manager of the Thelma and Monte
yuma mines in that camp and reports
those properties to be in a prosperous
condition.
The sad Jews ONE from Shreve-
port, La, that Gladys Graham died
there of pneumonia on the 14th inst.
The little one was well known to many
Ration people. having resided here with
her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. J.. T.
Hill.
A Ration gentleman, in anticipation
Of the early oil boom which will at
tract large numbers of people to the
McKown ranch and vicinity daily, is
figuring on the project of establishing
an automobile line between town and
that locality.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-03-21
AZTEC.
From the Times.

From the Times.
Col. r. H. Rose, of Durango, and Mr..
Bergwin, of Rico, were visitors in Az.
tee. Colonel Rose was looking after
the stock of the Florida Canal com
pany being wintered in this neighbor-
hood.
G. w. Henderson and A.. NJ. Hubbard
returned from Santa Fe, where they
had been attending the United States
court as jurors. 1t was a short term
of court and very little business. The
grand jury was in session four days
and found four indictments for minor
~offenses. Mr.. Hubbard says the opin-
ion of the leading men at Santa Fe
and Albuquerque is that work will
commence on the albuquerque and
Durango road the coming season.
San Juan county presents a fine
opening for poultry raising. Eggs are