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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11
THE DOCTOR.

"Street car colds" are principally re-
sponsible for the increased mortality
from pneumonia.
Pneumonia now kills as many as
measles, scarlet fever, diphtheria and
typhoid fever combined.
The low death rate Of great cities
NAV be influenced by the large class OF
residents who return TO the farm when
seriously Ill.
The ln~dlscriminate use Of headache
powders, all Of which contain mor or
less a~cetanilide, has in a number OF in
stances caused marked evidences Of
anlllne poisoning, and more than one
death has been reported as a result Of
these preparations.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11
RCHAR AND GARDEN.

Cuttings from quick growing herba-
ceous plants like heliotrope, verbena,
phlox and gcranlums, root quickly.
Nearly all root best In the spring.
Gooseberry bushes do best when they
are well trimmed. They make a rank
growth. 1t is a fruit that does best
In a partial shade and Is a fairly sure
crop.
In pruning trees always try to get
n leader up straight, allowing the
branches TO grow from II, so as to avoid
crotches or forks, which often split of
from the tree when loaded with fruit.
While earliness Is an item in planting
trees In the spring, 1t is OF no adyan.
tage to plant until the soil is dry
enough TO work readily with good filth,
and not compact when pressed around
the roots.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11
NOT AT ANY PRICE,.
The Unpopular Man, His Neighbour.
and the Coming Funeral.

Tne mnn' MS NeiG hbors
and the Coming Funeral.
A Georgia man who was unpopular
IN his community insured his life for
5000. He took the policy home to his
wife and said:
MARIA, here's a life Insurance docu.
ment for $1,000"
'gThank you, DEAR" said his wife.
"How are you feeling today
mot WELL" he replied, "and | don't
think | am long for this world, and I
want to say to you that when | die it is
my wish that you devote $1,000 OF the
money TO d%efraying my funeral ex-
penses."
Mercy on mev' exclaimed the wife.
"Why do you want such an expensive
funeral?"
"Ill explain. I'm perfectly satisfied
that nobody will attend my funeral,
and | want to hire people to go at so
much a head. I'm going out today and
see what arrangements ] can make for
attendants on that Forthcoming melan-
choly occasion. II they won't come
gratis, why, I'll just hire 'em and give
'em an order on you for the money"
He went forth and at nightfall re-
turned with a detected look.
"Maria," he said, "its no use. You
can have the whole $1,000. Just go to
my funeral yourself. ATLANTA Consti-
tuition.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11
A Famous Lamp Extlnguished.

The famous lamp OF Towneley chap
el, at Towneley hall, IN England, has
recently been extinguished. This was
probably the last Of the 80 called ever
burning lamps OF England. II is
claimed that the Towneley lamp had
been burning constantly since the days
Of King Alfred-for more than 1000
years. At the beginning Of the last cen
fury half n. dozen were still allght,
while ut the dissolution Of Henry VIII.
many hundreds nlight in the II
teries had been burning eve since the
Norman conquest. Doubtless these per-
petual lamps were n remnant Of that
form Of pagan worship known as ever
lasting fire, which was kept alight by
guardians who were punishable with
death II they allowed the fire to 90
out.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11
ENGLISH ETCHINGS.

There are several hundred Boer pris.
oners In India who still obstlnately re-
fuse to take the oath OF allegiance.
II Is stated that the giant elm trees
planted In Kensington gardens, Lon
don, over 200 years ago are d~ecayiDg.
The Bedfordshire family of Whit
bread hold the curious record Of having
had representatives In the house Of
commons for five successive genera
tions.
Australia could do with 100000 Brit.
ish wives. Canada with 10000 and the
Cape with 10000. There are said TO be
nearly 100000 too many women In
the British isles.
Through putting her feet against the
bars of n school crate a girls wooden
clogs caught fire at Ashton, England.
The fire spread to her frock, and she
died FROM the effects OF the burns.
About 100000 Of London's inhablt-
ants get no medical treatment save that
Of charity di~spensaries or hospitals.
and II Is said one In four OF them goes
TO bed hungry every night Of his life.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11
Cheaa and NerNcs.

d.. Lasker, the chess champion, In a
recent interview granted to n reporter
Of the Minneapolis Journal declared
that chess playing not carried to excess
improves a mans health. Most OF the
prominent players" he added, 'live to
an advanced age. But nervous people
shouldn't play chess at night. II they
do, they can't sleep, nor In the morning
or they can't work. They shouldn't
play AT all, In fact. Chess Is beneficial
to a normal man, just az athletics Is
good for him. The chess player lives
longer than the athlete"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11
o D OF THE MOMENT.

It is considered more fashionable to
wear q blue, green, gray or red hat
with a black gown than q black hat.
Ribbon ruches will again be extern
sively used to trim dresses, capes,
skirts, tea gowns and spring millinery.
: Top garments shaped on the loose
downing lines Of the oriental styles Of
the winter will remain In favor next
season.
Stirring, tucking, plaits and hem
stitching play an important part In the
making up of gowns both for day and
evening wear.
The newest blouse and fancy waist
collars are shaped like pointed girdles,
both front and back, or they take the
bishop form, with pointed embroidered
tabs In front.
The easy fitting Norfolk jacket will
remain q favorite model for general
utility uses during the entire spring
season. The newest models are slight
ly shorter than the three-quarter
shapes of the winter.
Following many Of the popular fancy
effects Of the winter are some stylish
looking silk and wool novelties for
tailor gowns, with dots or stripes of
silk Of bright color showing on a
smooth wool surface.-New York Post.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11
The Hill OF Tara.

The hill of Tara-so rich In historic
memories and myths-has been sold by
auction In Dublin. according TO the
London Chronicle. From n very early
period up to the sixth century Tara
was the chief seat of the Irish kings.
There they We're crowned "a pillar Of
stone standing some six feet high Is
still pointed out as the coronation
stone, there were their palace and
royal banqueting hall. Ii had its uni.
versity and was the center Of Irish
light and learning and n place OF gath
ering for Drulds and musicians. Cor
mac-greatest of Irish kings and hero
Of countless legends-maIntained a
splendid court there. Between the sec.
ond and fifth centuries II was the scene
Of trlennlal assemblies, and In $50 1t
witnessed a crushing defeat Of the
Danes. Its last important gathering
was I'm August, 1S43. when a gigantic
meeting under Daniel O'Connell was
held for the repeal OF the Union.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11
ENGLISH ETChlNGS.

There were altogether 251 days with
sunshine In London last year, but only
a little over 1000 hours Of bright sun
shine for the year.
Wild red deer are increasing 80 rap.
idly In Devon and Somerset, In Eng
land, that special efforts are to be made
to reduce their numbers.
Dungeness point. In the British chan
mel, Is making a STEADY growth sea-
ward of about eight feet a year through
the accumulation of shingle.
1t is not likely that English ocean
steamers will soon be built longer than
the latest specimens. No ship of more
than TAO feet can work In the Liverpool
docks, and In the London docks 100 feet
In the limit.
At Sible Rockingham. England, one
Sunday recently a farm was partially
destroyed by fire. A cockatoo in the
house gave the alarm and thus proba-
bly, saved the lives Of the family and
servants. The poor bird itself persisted
In the fire. 1t was choked by the smoke.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11

SA&@
NEW PHASE OF
Insurance In England Against Sur
gicnl Operations.

Insurance In England Against Sur
aicnl Operations.
In England people Of moderate means
are beginning to insure themselves
against surgical operations. The plan
Is that subscribers who pay an annual
fee shall be entitled either to free adj
mittance to a hospital or nursing at
home and n free operation or TO a fixed
sun paid down TO defray the cost Of
an operation IL one becomes necessary.
In England, as here, the cost of sur
gical repairs to the human body has
become oppressively great to persons
who just manage TO pay their way.
People who are obviously poor get n
great deal OF excellent surgical and
medical treatment In hospitals and
elsewhere for nothing, but for the ext
class above them a serious Illness. es-
pecially IL II involves an operation, Is
almost rulnous. 1t would seem as II
the time was heal when societies for
insurance against specialists might be
probably organized in the larger Amer
lean cities:
The specialist has come to be a very
important-indeed an Indispensable
Institution, especially TO families In
which there are children. The office
Of the family doctor has now become
simpllfed to the task of coming in and
telling the patient which specialist to
60 to. II Is not that specialists charge
too much, for their honorable services
are above price. II Is that landlord,
butcher, baker, grocer, milkman, coal
man, dentist and trained nurse do not
leave you money enough TO pay them
appropriately.
To subscribe a considerable sum an.
nually and have all the repairs and de.
sirable improvements made In ones
family without further disbursement
would be n comparatively simple way
out Of n troublesome predicament.-
Harper's Weekly.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11
TIL HALL OF FAME.

Judge John II. Reagan of Texas |:
devoting his leisure time TO writing hi:
memoirs.
Wilhelm Forster, the eminent Ger
nan astronomer, celebrated his seven
tieth birthday recently.
DIR. Lyman Abbott In n recent lecture
In Chicago said he considered Rudyard
Kipling the greatest poet Of the present
age.
DR.. Bushrod w. James OF Philadel
phia, who died a few weeks ago, ha.
left $4,000 to eye and ear inirmarle:
for the poor.
Judge II. ". Bruce. a member OF the
Confederate congress and IN adviser
Of Jefferson Davis, has just died al
Louisville, Ky.
DIR. o. T. Mason, curator Of the de
partment Of anthropology, National
museum, Washington, will shortly Is
sue a book on basketry. >
NJ. Michael Bodkin. editor Of the
Freeman's Journal Of Dublin, Ireland
will attend the international press con
gress in st. Louis next September.
Mr.. William +. Wheatley has just re
tired from the Office of secretary Of the
chamber Of commerce OF Baltimore aft
er holding the position thlrty-flve years
Earl Roberts, famlllarly known a:
"Bobs," has promised TO visit Bostor
next autumn as the guest OF the An
Client and Honorable Artillery company
Hearing that Ambassador Meyers
son was collecting postage stamps
Queen Helena Of Italy has sent him
two handsome albums and also n com
plete set of Montenegro stamps.
Sir Thomas Upton is still negotiating
with the Duke Of Wellington for q
lease of Straithfeldsaye House, n beau
tiful English country place. The house
IL full of mementos Of the great Duke
Of Wellington.
Robert Il. Woodward OF Brooklyn
has given $25,OOO to the Brooklyn In
stitute of Arts and Sciences In memory
Of his brother. the late General join
B. Woodward, and an additional SIS,
600 In memory Of his wife.
George Morrish Of Holbrook comes
mighty ear being a square man. II
is said that he measures 4 feet IL
inches from the top of his head ; the
point Of his big toe and 4 feet II
inches around his body ut what sol
diers term the salient point.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11
p.vna.h In ouondasa Lake.

Much interest has been awakened by
the alleged discovery of small squids,
miniature representatives Of the terri
BILE devIl6sh OF the ocean. In Onondaga
lake, nea Syracuse. y. Y. Professor
John ID. Wilson and others have pro-
nounced the specimens to be genuine
squids. and the discovery has brought
out accounts of previous finds Of the
same kind in the lake. Professor John
NJ. Clarke suggests that the animals
may be descended from ancestors
which entered the lake when It was In
communication with the sea by way Of
the 81. Lawrence valley and that their
kind has been enabled to survive amid
such strange surroundings on account
Of the salinity OF the bottom waters OF
the lake, which are In contact with the
rocks from which the Syracuse salt
works derive their supply.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11

est store detective that ever walked
We have to work cautiously or we lac
our trade. II the detective is a man
and stares at a oma too hard. she
makes n complaint nj the desk and
tells other women how she was insult.
ed. II the store detective is n woman,
she is likely to get fresh l think the
best store detective In New York today
Is a man who used TO be a minstrel
performer. He took the job on trial till
good times came again, but nothing
good enough has come along to tempt
him to give up a 5000 job, and he is
worth every penny Of it."-New York
Times.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11
WAYSlDE WISDOM.

Some peoples strength is drawn from
others weakness.
The cream of society" too often
chances TO be mere froth.
Man has a separate pair Of glasses
for every acquaintance Of his life.
There are two or more sides to every
question, but lots of people only get a
corner view.
Never remind a man OF a debt. He
il pretty sure to remember it-your
debt, that is.
IL friendship Is a question of the
streets" there is little doubt about love
being a matter Of crossings"
Fate must possess a broad back In
deed, or 1t would never be able to
shoulder all the burdens that are thrust
upon IL.
Do not think that because you have
done a kind act once In your life the
public owes you an everlasting debt Of
gratitude.-Nellie c. Gilmore in Ledger
Monthly.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11

as assistants in the Berlin llbrhr1es.
They must know some of the old as
well as modern languages.
Fifteen years ago a German domestic
servant, now aged twenty-five, swal.
lowed a hairpin. 1t has just been ex.
tracted from her leg at Marienburg.
Wiesbaden, Germany, now has an mr..
rangement for sterilizing its drinking
water by means Of ozone, which is gen.
Grated by electric discharges.
Instead Of preserving the files OF
newspapers some German librarians
arc trying the experiment OF making
clippings and saving these In scrap
books, classified according to subjects.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11
GIanmy Paul Il ruger,

Paul Kruger, nee the Lion Of South
Africa" Is now living a life Of seclu-
sion Mt Mention. France. He looks old,
sick and dlsheartened, and he lives 80
quietly that he might he at Utrecht for
all Mention knows about him. The
Boer ex-presldent has taken two small
villas, almost mean IN appearance,
overlooking the sea. lie has been out
side the garden only M since he ar
rived. Although he never goes to any
place Of public worship devotional ex.
ercises and Bible reading take up the
greater part OF each Sunday.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11
II Startled Him.

They were in the conservatory, and
be had plucked a flower to give to her.
This would have been Of no importance
to anybody else IL her brother, who
had been worrying over his botany les
son, had not seen II.
look QUIT" he cried. "That may go
or"
The youth dropped the flower and
then looked sheepish.
go off, he exclaimed.
"Of course" said the boy. Don't
you know there is a pistil In ltT'
When the youth gets the boy alone
some time, he is going to make it very
interesting for him.-Chicago Post.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11
Mist elIane


Relating to malicious injury of cleo.
trio wires.
To amend article s, section 1861,
chapter 6 of the political code.
Prescribing the method of publica.
tion Of the session laws.
To amend section 451 Of the civil
code. relating to the annual reports
of corporations.
Establishing Pioneer day.
To amend the code relating to an
annual census of deaf, blind and Fee
BILE minded.
To amend the code relating to ar
son.
To provide suitable burial for de-
ceased soldiers, sailors and marines.
To prohibit unlawful carrying of
concealed weapons.
Relating to malicious mischief.
Relating to religious, social and be.
nevolent corporations.
Fixing fees for filing articles Of re.
ligious societies, etc.
Amending sections 1856, 1857 and
1890 Of the political code.
Relating to pawnbrokers.
Prohibiting advertisements to pro.
cure divorce.
Regulating the carrying of fire arms
by Indians while off the reservation.
Requiring foreign surety companies
to deposit securities with the state
treasurer.
Establishing a state fair at Helena.
Establishing a uniform law relative
to negotiable instruments.
Relating to reserve in state banks.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11
OF THE EIGHTH
ASSEMBLY IS MADE UP
Continued from First Page).

and iremen at the state capitol,
To amend the code relating to pow
er and duties Of the board Of medical
examiners.
To amend section 1889, article 1,
chapter 8, title 8, part 3 Of the politi-
cal code, relating to the state law H.
brary.
Relative to the appointment and
qualification of deputy secretary of
state, deputy state treasurer, deputy
state auditor and deputy superintend.
ent of public instruction.
Providing for the consolidation of
state board clerkships.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11
LaaI. PhIlippe,r Throne.

An interesting relic has been found
among q lot OF old lumber at the Palais
Bourbon. 1t Is the throne which Louis
Philippe was wont 10 occupy when he
went there to open the sessions Of par
lament. II was thought that the
throne had disappeared, like that OF
the Tuileries, after the outbreak OF the
revolution In 1913, but II has turned
up. certainly not the worse for wear,
as II las never been used since that
late and only requires u little busting.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11
Appropriations.

Four bills appropriating money to
pay expenses Of the session and offic.
ers thereof.
Seven bills to pay expenses of state
departments and boards.
Eight bills appropriating money for
state schools and colleges.
T~hirty-two bills to pay deficiency
claims.
One general appropriation bill. AL.
so the following four bills making ap-
preparations for special purposes:
Appropriation, Montana building
company.
Appropriation for the Montana
Hardware company, Lewistown.
Appropriation for a bronze tablet
to the memory of Montana volunteers.
Appropriation for farmers institute.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11
No INCENTIVE For Dash.

81 dunno what to do about JOSH"
said Farmer Corntossel. HE don't
seem to have much enterprise"
"You've been complainin' bout the
boy eve sence we went to that theay-
ter" replied his wife r~eprovingly.
you've gone ahead an cleared all the
debts Off the place, an eff there amt
any incentive for Josh to go out In the
wide world an hustle. SOS he can come
back an lift the mortgage jes' as the
landlord is about to ~foreclose, it's your
own ~fault."-Wasbington Star.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11
GERMAN GLEANlNGS.

Readings from the Bible are now CIV
en- in Berlin by professional reciters.
Whistling postcards are being made
In Germany. They emit a sound like
the note of a bird when handled.
Women are hereafter to be employed
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11

"Thc very thing that newspapers
want to know about the way detectives
work in big department stores are the
things we don't want to tell" said
a superintendent when asked about A
conspicuous shoplifting arrest. Eve
should be glad to dispense with them
altogether, but we can't afford TO. A
clever woman will outwjt the shrewd.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11
DANCERS Of

A cold at this time IL neglected Is
liable to cause pneumonia which Is
so often fatal. and even when the pa
tent has recovered the lungs are
weakened, making them peculiarly
susceptible to the development of con-
sumption. Foley's Honey and Tar
will stop the cough, heal and strength
en- the lungs and prevent pneumonia.
McKechnie & Allan.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11
Youthful wisdom.

Elschen-Mother, when | get married
shall I have a husband like father?
Mamma-Certainly, my dear.
Elschen-And IL I stay single shall I
be an old maid like Aunt Anna?
Mammal think you will.
Elschen with a deep sigh)-Well, I'm
In O tx. -Volks Kalender.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11
Feminine Logic.

Miss Withers-I presume Mr.. Flipp
made his usual weekly call on you last
nightl
Miss Callow-Yes, and I must say
that he made a fool of himself.
Miss Withers-Proposed to you, eh2-
Richmond Dispatch.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11
soporinc.

Mrs. Sharpe-My husbands been
troubled with insomnia terribly Of late.
but he got some sound sleep last night.
Mrs. Nexdore-Some new medicine?
Mrs. Sharpe-Well, yes. l told him
I was u l heard burglars down.
stairs.-Philadelphia Press.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11
Wanted Good Service.

Dusty Daniel-Please, sir, will you
lend mt n dime to get something to
eat?
Swell-Why, you've got a quarter In
your hand now. What's that for?
Dusty Daniel-That's to tip the wait.
er!-Boston Globe.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11
An q Refrain.

Shea queer dirge he plays on the
plano all the time.
He-Yes, he's in love with a widow
and only plays on the black keys
Boston Herald.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11
what He Was Doctor OF.

what He Was Doctor OF.
Tommy Figgjam-What makes peo-
pie call the Rev. Longwynde "doctorr"
What did he ever cure anybody of
Paw Figgjam-He's cured many a
person of a supposedly hopeless case
Of Observation-Disclosures American.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11
Exactly.

{. The Professor-But you have SO much
to learn!
The Pupil Well, professor, that's
why I'm taking lessons!-Puck.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11
Another story.

she-what shall ! cook today, dear7
Hell don't care. But what are we
toing to satf-Fliegende Blatter.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11

Any OF the above bIankB VIII be
sent. postage paid, to any address by
mail. Immediately upon receipt Of or
der when accompanied by cash. money
order or stamps.
We aim to keep a complete stock
OF all blanks In general . In the
county and II the blank you desire be
not above listed we will be pleased
to hear from you.
We do not extend credit on blanks.
the percentage Of profit being 30 ex.
ceedingly small that II does not war.
rant II.
Fergus County Argus.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11

Horses are Ike eggs. II is impossible
to tell what's in them until they are
broken.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11
1890 A. N.

"You don't feel put out. do you. Clar-
snceg'
mo, Mabel, but | feel as IL I'm 60
Ing TO be."-New York Times.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11
wom.n aud store D.,ec,,v..

Dishonesty is a ~forsaklng of perma.
mem for temporary advantage-Bovee