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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-08

in MI. Bryan's Ease there is no reason
why he should be. The presidential
orbit into which. taking him by the
nape OF the neck and seat oil his
breeehes. the fairy godmother flung
him. heels over head, in 1896, found
him obscure and poor. and it has LETT
him rich and famous. or all men he
could AFFORD to bide his time. Or all
men he could with honor to himself
and profit to his party. take a philo-
sophie and cheerful view Of life, re-
cognizing his W mistakes, revising
and correcting his errors. quitting the
drivers seat, from which he lashed
his steeds so ~furiously and took the
ditch disastrously, to put his shoulder
TO the wheel Of the old carry-all and
to help get her out OF the slough of
populism. socialism and free silver
republicanism-all dating back to
1896.
Free silver is as dead as Judas.
So are some other articles of Mr..
Bryan's catechism. There is no more
rhyme or reason for repeating that
catechism in 1904 than for substitute
ing in place OF 1t the old Westminster
confession. than of revitalizing and
reaffirming the Democratic platforms
OF 1864 and 1868 or 1880, on which
the party marched to defeat, and not
half as much as for reaffirming the
platform Of 1892, on which it march
ed to victory"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-08
sane asylum" said a barber of Fargo

sane asylum" said a barber of Fargo
to the victim in the chair.
Who's JIM"
Jim is my twin brother, sir. Jim
has long been broodin' over dull bust
ness, an | suppose he finally got
crazy"
Hum. Not unlikely"
Eyes, he and me has worked side
by side for years, and We were so
alike we couldn't tell each other
apart. We both brooded a good deal,
too. No money in this business any
more"
What's the matter with it?"
prices too low. Unless a custom
er takes a shampoo or something, 1t
doesn't pay to shave or hair cut. Poor
jim. | caught him trying to cut a
customers throat because he refused
a shampoo, and so | had to have the
poor fellow locked up. Makes me very
melancholy. Sometimes / feel sorry
| didn't let him slash all he wanted
to. 1t might have saved his reason.
Shampoo, sir?"
Eyes, sir"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-08
Resolutions of Sympathy.

Whereas, it has pleased the SUI
preme Ruler of the Universe to take
from the home of Neighbor Douglas
Washburn and wife, their little daugh-
ter, Judith; be 1t
Resolved, by the members of Gilt
Edge Camp No. Oil. M. W. A., In
their camp assembled, that we extend
our sympathy to Neighbor Washburn
and family in their sad bereavement.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
entered on the minutes Of the camp,
also published in the county papers,
and a copy be sent to the family.
COMMITTEE.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-08
TO BEAUTIFY THE CITY.

Now. that the future of L.ewistown
is secure and the material interests
OF our citizens on a sound basis. il
is high time to give some expression
to sentiment. a little thought to beau
Trying the city.
Those Of our citizens who visited
Great Falls some ten or twelve years
ago and who have had the pleasure
OF visiting the city in the past year,
have nothing but praise for the beau
tilted appearance of its streets and
lawns. Great Falls has not only a
beautiful site for a city but II was for
tunate in having, in an early day,
such men as Senator Paris Gibson and
Hon. L. w. King as park commission
ers men who knew the value of act
ing at once in order to be rewarded
in the future. To their well directed
energy and enterprise is largely due
the beauty of Great Falls. Knowing
that II takes years TO grow a tree 81
that It will be an ornament ami fur.
nish shade they lost no time in get
ting settings and seeds in the ground
They found that elm. mountain ash
and big leaf cottonwood would thrive
well in Montana aud gave much at
~tention to their culture and inducinl
others to do likewise. with the result
that Great Falls resembles an ole
eastern city in lis growth Of trees anC
virdure.
While Lewistown may never boas.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-08
A Great Sensation.

There was a big sensation in Lees
vile, Ind, when w. III. Brown, of that
place. who was expected to die, had
his life saved by DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption. He writes:
II endured insufferable agonies from
asthma, but your New Discovery gave
immediate relief and soon there
after effected a complete cure" Sim
liar cures Of consumption, pneumonia,
It's the peerless remedy for all throat
and lung troubles. Price soc, and
81. Guaranteed by c. II. Williams,
Druggist. Trial bottles free.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-08

The New Orleans Picayune truthful.
ly observes that If the government
would extend its irrigation plans and
build reservoirs in Montana. Wyom.
ing and Colorado. which would store
the food waters of the Missouri and
its tributaries. the devastating floods
of the lower Mississippi would become
things of the past and that much less
annual river and harbor improvement
would be necessary.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-08
WEfDS

Consumption is a human
weed fourishing best in weak
lungs. Like other weeds it's
easily destroyed while young ;
when old, sometimes inn
possible.
Strengthen the lungs as you
would weak land and the
weeds will disappear.
The best lung fertilizer is
SCOTS Emulsion. Salt pork
is good too, but it is very hard
to digest.
The time to treat consump-
ton is when you begin trying
to hide it from yourself.
Others see it, you won't.
Don't wait until you can't
deceive yourself any longer.
Begin with the first thought
to take SCOTS Emulsion. If
it isn't really consumption so
much the better; you will soon
forget it and be better for the
treatment, If it is consump-
ton you can't expect to be
cured at once, but if you will
begin in time and will be
rigidly regular in your treat
ment you will win.
SCOTS Emulsion, fresh air,
rest all you can, eat all you
can, that's the treatment and
that's the best treatment.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-08

President Roosevelt was given a
grand ovation in Chicago last Thurs.
day night. where he addressed 5000
people in the Auditorium. He dealt
altogether with the Monroe doctrine,
his remarks receiving warm approval
by the vast audience. At every point
in the west the president is greeted
by large crowds. his reception being
most hearty and sincere.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-08
Dreadful Attack Of Whooping Cough.

Mrs. Ellen Harrison. of 300 Park
Ave, Kansas City, Mo-, writes as fol-
lows: "Our two children had a severe
attack of whooping cough, one of them
in the paroxyism Of coughing would
often faint and bleed at the nos We
tried everything we heard Of without
getting relief. We then called in our
family doctor who prescribed Foley's
Honey and Tar. With the very first
dose they began to improve and we
feel that 1t has saved their lives"
Refuse substitutes. Sold by McKech-
ME & Allan.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-08

exceeds by fifty million that OF the
corresponding month of 1902. In Feb
ruary itself these i%mportations were
forty.two million dollars against thir-
ty.two million dollars in February,
1902. This of course shows tremen-
dous activity in all lines of factory
work and is quite indisputable evil
dence of a sustained and growing
nrOsDerity.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-08

In an address at Detroit, Mich, re-
Gently. Senator Tillman said Sher-
mans army was composed Of chicken
thieves. carpet.baggers and buns. II
people will turn out to hear such a
dirty blatherskite as Tillman they
should not complain of what they
hear.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-08
Easter Sunday.

Services in st. James Church as fol-
lows:
500 a. m.-Celebration of the Holy
Eucharist.
$3.50 a. m.-Sunday School.
1900 a. m.-Morning Prayer and
Easter sermon. Music by the choir,
and Miss Hazel Smith and Messrs.
Peterson and Lausch.
$500 p. m.-Special services for
knights Templar and others OF the
Masonic Order.
1880 D. m.-Children's service with
music and recitations. All parents
and friends of the Sunday School
scholars. as well as the public, cor
daily invited to all these services.
A. w. BELL. Rector.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-08

The Great Falls Leader has been
considerably enlarged and improved
in appearance and will now take rank
among the best dailies in the state.
The Leader is ably edietd and is con
stantly improving its news service.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-08
"Rutt In"

II y'd succeed, whate'er the cost,
Why, butt in, boy. butt in;
The man who hesitates Is lost,
So butt in, boy, butt in.
Don't show an overflow of gall,
For that will seldom work at all,
But don't, my boy. get down and crawl,
But butt in, boy, butt in.
Politeness must be always used,
But butt in, boy. butt in;
You may be snubbed and p'rhaps abus-
ed,
But butt in. boy, butt in.
Be gently independent and
Remember that in all the land
Your trade" is the grandest of the
grand.
And butt in. boy. butt in.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-08

The treasury department figures
show for the first time in our history.
that what are classed as raw ma
terials" used by u manufacturers.
constitute more than one.half of our
total imports, The value of these
manufacturers materials imported in
the eight months ending last February
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-08

General Leonard Wood goes to the
Philippines 10 command Of
the military department Of Mindanao.
This is the second largest and most
important island Of the Philippines
and is the home of the troublesome
Moros. No better assignment to this
duty could have been made than that
of General Wood.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-08

Livingston will get $4,000 from An.
drew Carnegie for a public library.
Il is just possible Mr.. Carnegie got
the names mixed and intended the
gift for Lewistown. However, IL the
generous Scotchman will make il 500.
900 for this place a little delay will
not cut any ice.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-08
IN DEFENSE OF SWEARING.
anaconda Standard),


From a religious point of view,
there is no justification of swearing.
Profanity, as regarded in that light.
is absolutely indefensible. Father
McCort of Philadelphia, in a recent
sermon against profanity. declared
that the habit of swearing is on the
increase, and asserted that there is
no excuse for indulgence in this prac-
tice, for 1T fills not the hands with
gold like the crime of injustice. nor
gives a passing excitement like the
folly OF drunkenness, nor pleases us
with the swelling OF self-importance,
like pride"
While the extreme position taken
in this matter by Father McCort may
be correct from his point of view,
there is still something TO be said in
defense of the gentle art of swearing.
Providing that there is no blasphemy
in connection with il, this art Of
swearing possesses many properties
OF merit which commend it. Human
nature demands some vent for pent.
up feeling, and nothing so Isl the
mind as the well-considered use of ex.
pletives. It is related of a well known
bishop of New York that on one &C.
casion he had reached a wharf just
in time to see the boat which he was
to take sailing down the harbor. The
porter who carried the bishops satch'
ell broke out in a torrent of profan'
ity. The bishop looked at the man
and sighed. Onlookers expected that
the porter would be severely rebuked
but the churchman, looking after the
vanishing steamer. said: There are
times when the services of a laymar
are indispensable"
That bishop was human. and, az
has been stated, human nature re
quires some safety valve. There mus
be some rent for indignation. A few
round. ripping explosives afford this
vent. Contrast the condition of the
man who says Damn it," when hi
finds on a cold morning that the ser
want has allowed the furnace fire t.
go out, with that of the man who
under similar circumstances, sayi
nothing, but scowls and gets ugly ant
finds fault with everything that hap
pens. The former allows his wratl
to escape. and il is soon dissipated
The latter nurses his indignation. anC
il shoulders in his breast all day
breeding unhappiness and discomfort
The mar who wore is happy all day
while the man who didn't is maros'
and o
There must, of course, be temper
ance and moderation in swearing
OVERRIDING the thing leads to excesse
kicking the cat, throwing dishes an
the like-and should be guarde'
against. B~lasphemy is an acute forn
OF oyerindulgence. and for that Their
can be no excuse. But there Is mucI
to be said in defense of the man VIII
, vents his feelings in a terse, emphati
and decided damn" When a ma
| jams his finger he finds more relief /
a damn than would be Afforded b.
a poultice. When things go wrong
u one or two "damns" help MATERIAL
! In Strengthening them out. II a ma
laboring under extreme irritation col
fines himself to the use Of a FEY
brief. wcn.chosen explosives an
makes his observations general, h
!, will find relief. But men who bla'
Dheme should swear of.
e. An Affecting Tale. ,
Poor Jim has been tent 10 an ii
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-08

II is said William J. Bryan has am
bition to be chairman of the next ma
tional Democratic committee. This
hardly tallies with his declaration to
become a willing worker among the
rank and file.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-08

At least President Roosevelt should
be permitted to shoot craps while
in the National park. Two weeks in
that snow-bound region with nothing
to kill but time will be worse than
herding sheep in the bad lands
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-08

Foley's Honey and Tar contains
no opiates, and will not constipate
like nearly all other cough medicines.
Refuse substitutes. Sold by McKech-
ME & Allan.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-08

Bryan thinks he sect a silver lining
in the political clouds, but others say
he is looking through a glass dark
la
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-08
PUBLISHED wEEKL BY
JOHN N. YR0OMAN, Editor and Proprietor.
HALSEY R. WATSON, Business Manager,
LEwIsTowN, MONT. April 1, 1903

We trust the seismic disturbances
will be confined exclusively to the
west side of the Rockies.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-08

The Easter bonnet is due next sun
day. In order to protect the eyes II
should be looked at through stained
glass
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-08
To Cure a Gold In One Qax

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
If 1t fails to cure. e. W. Groves sig.
nature is on each box. 25c.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-08

Foley's Kidney Cure makes kidneys
and bladder right. Don't delay TAX
ing. Sold by McKechnie &Allan.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-08

An Affecting Tale
'Poor Jim has been sent 10 an ih'
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-03-19

son is from September 10 to October l
and in. the counties east of the Cas-
cades, where the open season Is from
August Is to November Is.
Swan, goose, brant, sniper all varie'
ties of wild duck--September to
March l; above mentioned wild fowl
not to be fired at from any gasoline or
naptha launch, or other boat propelled
otherwise than by hand.
California valley or mountain quail
or bob white quail-October l to Janu-
airy 1; provided, it shall be unlawful to
kill any variety of quail in any of the
counties iii eastern Washington before
the open season in 1908.
Oriental, golden, silver, ring necked,
copper, bronze, Chinese and Morgolian
pheasant and Chinese quail are pro
tected until October Is, 1906, III west
ern Washington, and until 1908 IN east
ern Washington.
1t will be noticed that the season. on
upland game birds, such as grouse and
pheasant, opens fifteen days later in
western Washington than under the
old law, when the season began on Au-
gust Is. In eastern Washington the
opening day of the season remains the
same. The open season on quail, which
formerly began on August Is, is now
October /. The season is heightened
correspondinglys so that instead of clos
ing on November Is, as heretofore, it is
lawful to kill these birds until Janu-
ary /.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-03-19
WILL MAKE SURVEYS
SIXTEEN MEN AND TWO LAUNCHES
ORDERED HERE
Purpose of Their Coming Not Ammo, need
But II is Believed to Have Reference
to the Military Reservations Along
San Juan Channel.

That the government is about to un-
dertake some important work i'm this
vicinity, the exact nature and purpose
of which is unknown locally, is evil
dent from the fact that ace ommoda-
tions have been engaged at the Bay
View hotel for from four to six weeks
for sixteen men, including four officers
of the army or navy, and in addition
wharf facilities and water for two
steam launches have been engaged of
Capt. Warbass. 1t is said that the
launches aud six men, will be sent here
from the Puget Sound naval station
and that ten men are coming from San
Francisco, the entire party to be in
command of Capt. Dickens. The re-
ported object of their coming is to make
soundings aud surveys of this harlor
and Griffin bay, but for what purpose
has not been indicated. They are ex-
pected next week.
AS the principal military reserva-
tions OF the county, comprising alto
gether nearly 1000 acres, border upon
San Juan channel and are all of easy
access from here, it is surmised th.t
the investigation may have bet n
ordered with a view to determining &
policy Of the government with respect.
to opening the several reserves to set
tlement, in accordance with the me.
mortal recently passed by the state leg
islature.
Another conjecture is that the navy
department may be seeking further i'll.
formation az to the advantages afford
ed by Griffin bay as q "harbor of re-
fuge" for naval vessels, for which pur-
pose it was very strongly recommend
ed by board Of naval officers many
years ago, before the settlement of the
San Juan boundary dispute. Its ad
vantages in this respect, and especially
the.natural dry dock at the southern
extremity of the bay, jutting into the
military reserve at old Camp San Juan,
were then regarded as among the most
important reasons why the govern
ment should make every possible eff. {
to have its claim to the San Juan arch
ipelago confirmed by Emperor William
as arbitrator Of the celebrated contro-
versey over thirty years ago.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-03-19
During Walter Lampard's absenc,

During Walter Lampard's absence
from home one night last week fine
gobbler, which he had recently pur'
chased, was gobbled by someone. The
suspicious of Mr.. Lampard's son were
aroused by inquiries that had been
made of him by John Archambault
and son during the day as to the
whereabouts of his father, and by some
other circumstances. They were ar
rested upon Mr.. Lampard's complaint
and had hearing before Justice Blair
Monday afternoon, Joseph Turner ap-
pearing as counsel in their behalf. The
justice deemed the evidence insufficient
to warrant further proceedings and or
dered taeir discharge.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-03-19
New Game Law

The new game law passed by the
late legislature, makes number of inn
portant changes, especially with refer
ehce to the protection of game birds
and animals. The open season, during
which ii will hereafter be lawful to
hunt the various game birds and AMI
mails protected by the new law, is as
follows:
Deer-September Is to Decers Der Is.
Elk, moose, antelope, mountain
sheep or goat--September Is to No
vember l.
Grouse, partridge. prairie chicken,
sage hen, native pheasant and ptarmi-
gan-September to January l, except
in Kittitas county, where the open sea-
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-03-19
In connection with the increased ap

In connection with the increased ap-
propriationtmade by congress for the
enforcement of the Chinese exclusion
act Washington dispatch reports that
lit is planned to have high-speed
lightdraft launch constructed to CO.
operate with the revenue cutter
launches now working among the ISL
ands in Puget Sound. The estimated
cost of such a launch is $4,000, ana
authority will be issued to Collector o.
Customs Ide soon to make the contract
for its construction. The force o!
Chinese inspectors will also be in
creased and the illegal entry of Chinese
will be reduced to minimum ano
stopped altogether If possible"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-03-19

State Land Commissioner Calvert
has announced the appointment of
John L. Murray as assistant commits
sioner. under the provisions of the ACT
passed by the late legislature creating
that office aad fixing the salary at
81 800 per year. Mr.. Murray will con-
tinue to act as chief clerk of the office,
the new law merely enlarging his
powers-and his salary.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-03-19

The new machinery for the steamer
Hermosa, of West Sound, is being
made at Whatcom--the boiler by the
Reid Boiler works, and the engine by
the B. b. Iron works. The machinery
is to be of the same power as that of
the steamer Hector.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-03-19

The Epworth League work and Mr..
Smoot's address will occupy the time
Of service at the Methodist church next
Sunday evening. The gramophone will
supplement the music.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-03-19
Local News Brisfs

There was a large attendance at the
meeting Of the Ladies' Guild at Mrs.
Simpsons Tuesday. The next meeting
will be. at Mrs. Stoliker's next Tuesday
afternoon.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-03-19

Bert Chalmers gasoline launch Orcas,
of West Sound, made its initial trip
the first of the week going to What
com and then from there here, the lat
ter trip being made, via West Sound,
with a short stop there, ia four hours
and thirty-fve minutes. ~
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-03-19

The bill restoring penalties for viola
ton of the school laws, which was re-
Gently passed by the Legislature, carried
an emergency clause, and it has been
signed by the governor and is now in
full force and effect. This bill restores
chapter Il of the code of public instruc-
ton, which was declared void by the
supreme court in May, 1901. The new
school laws cannot be published before
August l.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-03-19

The Seattle papers have reported
that at meeting of Alaska cannery-
men held there afew days ago it was
decided not to operate only about one.
half the canneries in southeastern
Alaska this year. 1t is expected that
the Puget Sound canneries will put up
much larger pack than they did last
season.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-03-19

In his. sermon at the Methodist
church last Sunday evening DIR. Harpst
commented upon the address of Presi-
dent Roosevelt in Carnegie hall, New
York, two weeks ago, the occasion be-
ing the bicentennial of the birth Of
John Wesley. The president said that
the Methodists had well earned their
lofty position In the United States, as
they were willing and able to keep
pace with the frontier life from the
very close of the revolutionary war.