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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-22

The Western New York Old Maids
convention was held at Pittsfield last
week. Miss Amelia Higginson, the
president, in her opening address.
said: President Roosevelt believes
in the rearing OF large families. He
has a right to his opinion, but when
he places childlessness In the same
category with criminal acts he goes
too far. The president is the father
Of what we Americans would call a
large family. We have heard nothing
about race suicide from the mothers
OF America and we never shall. Let
the president grapple with the trusts,
the tariff and the coming election.
They are more In his line. He can
safely leave the question OF babies
in the hands Of the women Of this
great republic" Right you are. Anne
liza, the president lis not the mother
OF a large family" Glad you discov.
cred that. Now, Amelia, how should
you know more about the mothers
of America" than the president? BY
what authority and experience do you
speak? Did you ever ear anything
but a poodle dog. a billy goat OF a
maltese cat? Now, Amelia. in the
baby matter don't eliminate the faith.
er; don't try to establish an alibi for
him, whatever you do as to the lula
by. 1t might be embarrassing. But,
Amelia shrieks. leave the question
of babies in the hands of the women
of this great republic" Not only the
question" but the babes" also. Oh,
Amelia, we fear this is q case of sour
grapes" or at least . few lunches.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-22

John +. Fraser, an English writer
and statist, says that he believes the
British artisan superior to the Ameri-
can workman. but that the American
manufactures. the employer and the
director of labor is infinitely superior
to his British prototype. The chief
reason America is pushing ahead as
an industrial nation is through ability
in administration. Give the British
workman time and he will turn out
a better article than anybody else. but
the American is alert, has zest for his
work and Is more or less an inventor.
While we creep in England, Mr.. Fra.
ser says. America bounds.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-22
N CARRIED.

The election last Saturday Oh the
proposition to bond the county in the
sum of 100000 for the purpose of
erecting a high school building result.
ed in an overwhelming affirmative
vote. Chief interest centered in Lew
istown. where the vote was heavy for
a special election, the result being 299
votes for to Ii against bonding.
So far as heard from the vote was
light throughout the county. no vote
being polled in some precincts.
The result is most gratifying and
the trustees Of the high school will
lose no time in placing the bonds and
letting contracts to the end that some
portion of the building will be In
readiness for school purposes the com
ing fall. No doubt plans have already
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-22
THE NEXT

Those who enjoy exercising the
elective franchise have had Q number
OF opportunities to vote In Lewistown
curing the month of April. The fourth
election for the month will occur next
week. on April 30th. when. az the law
requires, all resident freeholders OF
the city will have the right to vote
whose names appear on the city or
county tax roll preceding such cleo
ton.
The proposition to be submitted Is
the granting Of the application of the
Montana Railroad Company the right,
privilege and franchise of locating.
constructing and operating a railroad
over, upon and through Ninth avenue
of the city OF Lewistown.
The railroad company, as well as
most OF the property owners directly
interested desire the change from
Eighth to Ninth avenue. but owing to
a law passed during the last session
Of the legislature no franchise can be
granted without an affirmative vote
Of a majority of the freeholders of a
municipality. Although granted a
franchise for Eighth avenue by the
city council the subsequent enactment
OF this law makes an election neces-
sary in order to cover the legal re-
quirements.
We understand the railroad COM
pany agrees to bear the expense of
the election so that it will not involve
the city in any expense.
Should the proposition be defeated
the company would still have the
right to build through Eighth avenue.
The change is a most desirable one
for the city and the property owners
Immediately affected so there can be
little doubt in the result.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-22

The alarming sum of $1.172. SCI. 235
was paid out for alcoholic beverages
of all kinds in America during the
year 1902. This amount Is nearly
as large as the national debt for the
same year, the latter being S1,314,
929, 599.S9. Since 1880 the use Of al
coholic beverages has nearly doubled
having increased 1909 gallons per
capita TO 19.4S gallons. a gain of over
SO per cent. This showing would In
dicate the of a great lack OF
thrift among a large class of our peo-
pie and the need OF a strong temper.
ance movement to check the growth
of the drink habit.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-22
lift COPE

Like the running brook, the
rcd blood that flows through
the veins has to come from
somewhere.
The springs of red blood are
found in the soft core of the
bones called the marrow and
some say red blood also comes
from the spleen. = 'vbone
marrow and h.. pleen
are full of fat.
SCOTS Emulsion makes new
blood by feeding the bone
marrow and the spleen with
the richest of all fats, the pure
cod liver oil.
. For pale school girls and
invalids and for all whose
blood is thin and pale, SCOTS
Emulsion is pleasant and rich
blood food. 1t not only feeds
the b!ood-making organs but
gives them strength to dc
their proper work.
send for free sample.
asgs.Hn- q
IoeiIS Pearl Street, New York
soc. anI Si.oo all druggists.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-22

cen considered to some extent ana
this feature. although important VIII
not occasion delay. A full block
a most desirable site, has already been
secured on the bench in the southern
part of the city SO that the matter OF
location and the acquiring OF the
ground will not prove a hindrance to
the early commencement Of work on
the building, which will be a credit
to Lewistown and to the people OF
Fergus county.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-22

An item In one OF the daily papers
contains the following: William
Tecumseh Scott. president Of
Franklin (Indiana) college, and VIII
itor of the institution. were in the
same graduating class of 1861. the
present janitor proudly carrying the
honors of the class, while the presi-
dent went trailing in the intellectual
dust" This shows that mere learning
alone will not bring a man honors and
success In the battle Of life. He must
have tact, energy, common sense and
ambition. These are essential ad'
juncts to an education.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-22

The Irish national convention which
met in London on the 18th inst. &C.
cepted with some reservation the
Irish land bill introduced in the house
OF commons by Mr.. Wyndham. Some
important amendments to the bill will
be urged by the Irish leaders and 1t is
thought they will finally be granted.
It looks as though the time was not
far distant when the eIacting landlord
would be done away with In the af.
fairs of Ireland. The people will be
given a chance to own the land them
aalvpa
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-22

The recent heavy rains have placed
the soil in good condition for the re-
ception OF seed. Notwithstanding
the fact that there has been a heavy
fall Of snow in some sections during
the winter in other parts Of this coun.
ty there was a lack Of moisture and
the ground had become very dry from
the warm sun in the first half Of this
month. The rain has been a great
blessing and there is promise of good
crops at the present date.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-22

Senator Hoar made a good point
when he stated al the Jefferson day
n%on-partizan observance in Washing
ton that nearly all parties in the his
tory of this country had quoted JEFF.
ferson in support of their principles.
The character of Jefferson's genius
and works was 20 great and so varied
that no party could set up a claim of
absolutism in following his teachings.
In fact. the party that claims him as
its patron saint" has wandered the
farthest away from the precepts and
teachings of the author Of the declar
alton of independence. jefferson would
hardly recognize the modern brand OF
Democracy.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-22

American protected wool is making
money for the sheep r~aisers. Ohio
Xxx washed wool has sold In the last
four years from 2Skc to Slkc a
pound, against l9c a pound during the
three years in which the Wilson tar
if act. with its free wool clause, was
in operation. This rise in price has
greatly stimulated wool production.
the clip of 1902 being 3i6.S4l 900
pounds against $50. l53,O21 pounds in
1897, at the end of the free wool per
iod. This has occurred In spite OF the
fact that the high price Of meat dur
ing a part Of this period has induced
many growers to kill both lamb ant
mutton.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-22

The effect of the decision in the
Northern Securities company cast is
the abandonment Of several contem-
plated railroad mergers. There is
hardly any question but the United
States supreme court would sustain
the decision of the circuit court, and
railroad magnates shTewdly take that
view OF the matter. While railroad
shares have declined some since the
rendering of the decision Wall street
is the only place where Grape is e
htbited. 1t was a decision in behalf
of the people OF the United States,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-22

Binger Hermann has been nominal
ed for congress by the Republicans
of the First district of Oregon TO fill
the vacancy caused by the death OF
Thomas T. Tongue. Hermann repre-
scented that state in congress continu'
ously for twelve years, having been
elected the first time in 1884. He was
appointed commissioner of the gener
al land Office by President Mckinley
in 1897 and served until November
last year. wien he resigned. Binger
Hermann was an able and influential
member of congress and filled the of
flee of commissioner with signal abil
itv
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-22
DREADFUL Attack OF Whoepino couat

Dreadful Attack Of Whoeping Cough.
Mrs. Ellen Harrison, OF 800 Park
Ave, Kansas City. No.. writes a. fol.
lows: Our two children had q severe
attack of whooping cough, n OF them
in the paroxyism Of coughing would
often faint and bleed at the nose. 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 it has saved their lives"
Refuse substitutes. Sold by McKech-
ME & Allan.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-22

Congratulations are due TO the
president and his attorney general for
the decision in the railroad merger
ease. The first a nan Of firm pur-
pose, the second one of the most &C.
complished and high-minded Of Amer
lean lawyers. This decision must be
rather convincing evidence to Demo
cratic minds that the Republican fight
against illegal combinations is not a
sham battle.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-22

Thousands Of immigrants are land
ing in this country every week and
the year 1903 promises TO be a record
breaking one for the number seeking
homes in the west. The class coming
10 our shores is a great improvement
upon those who have come for some
veal past. The new immigration law
is causing steamship lines to be more
careful regarding the applicants for
passage from European ports.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-22

rounds, but there was only Is seconds
Of fighting in the last round. Rich
ards took an awful beating, going
down for count of nine twice.
The Mexican was sick and weak,
with a cold and his head was so badly
stuffed up that he was forced to
breath through his mouth.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-22

terms and conditions al the right,
privilege and franchie heretofore
granted to the said undersigned by
ordinance No. 40 of the ordinances of
said city.
And the said undersigned hereby
proposes. in consideration of the
granting OF said right, privilege and
franchise thus applied for, to waive,
release and relinquish the right, priv
ilege and franchise heretofore granted
by said ordinance No. 40, 80 far as the
same applies TO Eighth avenue In said
city, but not otherwise.
Dated this third day OF April. A. ID.
1903.
MONTANA RAILROAD CO.,
BY RICHARD A. HARLOW,
Vice President.
Attest; VIM. J. FECHS,
tSeal) Secretary.
That the places for holding such
election in said city will be as fol
lows: In the first ward, at the court
house; in the second ward. at Culyer,s
hall; In the third ward. at the council
chamber.
Dated this 7th day OF April. A. ID
1903.
E. p. CHANDLER,
City Clerk.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-22

Possibly the lack of song birds in
Montana is due in a measur to the
scarcity OF trees and shrubs. BY cul.
tivating the latter every city can en-.
JOY more fully the music of such song.
sters as are indigenous 10 this eli.
mate and altitude at least.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-22

There is quite a general response
among the legislators TO meet in spec
ial session next month. The chances
are they will have plenty Of company
to the state capital should the ses.
sion be called during President Rooss
Velt's visit.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-22

Former Governor Lind, Of Minneso-
ia, is trying TO secure land in Mon
tana for a large colony OF Scandinav-
fans. We hope he will succeed; his
c%ountrymen make good citizens and
are Republicans. as a matter of course.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-22

Mr.. Cleveland Is wise in persistent.
ly refusing 10 allow his name to be
mentioned as a presidential candidate.
None Of MS are so young that we can,
not remember the last Cleveland ad.
ministralion with its attendant bond
issues and distress and hard time fea.
lures.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-22

and the letting out OF some OF the
water by which railroad stocks were
being iiated may cast a gloom among
the Wall street gamblers but will not
disturb the legitimate business Of the
country.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-22

The Democratic leaders are endeav-
oring to belittle the Judge Parker
boom. They say he lacks experience.
Why should they worry about a candi.
date? They stiTl have Bryan. the
peerless failure.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-22
MONTANA AS A FRUIT STATE.

The report of the State Board OF
Horticulture makes a good showing
for Montana In the matter OF fruit
culture. The counties better adapted
to this industry, or where the most
progress has been made, are Ravalli,
Missoula, Flathead, Yellowstone, Car
bon, Park, Cascade, Gallatin and JEFF
~ferson. However, other sections OF
the state are making progress In fruit
raising. particularly in those OF the
bush and vine.
The Butte Inter Mountain, after hav-
ing made a careful digest OF the report
upon this important branch Of Mon.
tana's industries, finds that there are
at the present time in round numbers
1.650,00 fruit trees, consisting Of ap-
pies, pears, plum, prunes, cherries,
peaches and apricots, the apple Of
course. leading all other fruits. /. Gen.
orally speaking the people Of the
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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-22

The Judith Basin News ought to
feel endorsed in the eleven negative
votes out OF 80 east in Lewistown
on the high school bonding PROPOSE
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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-22

The failures last week in the Unit.
ed States were l73. Failures are al
ways to be regretted though they are
inevitable. However. this is a low
record. Some Of MS may recall that
in lS93-4-5 We We're in the habit of be-
ing treated 10 statements of $50 and
300 and $50 failures every week. some
OF them including enormous capitaliz.
ations.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-22

The Detroit Free Press says that
since Mr.. Cleveland has denied that
he is going to be the next president,
smoke is again issuing from Mount
Watterson In Kentucky. with every
sign of another violent eruption.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-22

One Of the features Of the great
military parade at the worlds fair.
st. Louis, on Dedication day, April
80. will be the battery of mountain
artillery. whose guns are carried in
four sections on the backs of as many
Missouri mules.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-22

The G German Ambassador, Ba-
ron Won Sternberg. was a close per-
sonal friend of the president when he
was assistant secretary of the navy.
Since then both men have received
substantial promotions.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-22

d. B. Hill charges President Roose-
welt with having had little experience
in politics" Possibly, but Hill affords
a horrible example OF a man who has
had an experience OF a very bad sort.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-22

An Ohio man who was a member OF
thirty-ive secret societies died the
other day. His demise was probably
due 10 the grip.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-22

Chicago now has a splendid board
of aldermen and such a thing Is need
ed to Offset a wide open" mayor.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-22

Even the mud geysers In the Ma
tional park are doing clean work dur
ing Teddy's visit
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-22

Teddy's broncho busting days are
over but he is taking a few falls out
OF the trusts.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-22

II j. j. Hill wants the applause and
approval OF the people he should
launch more ships and fewer mergers.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-22

Aliens Foot-Ease. It rests the feet, Cures
Corns. Bunions, Ingrowing Nails. Swollen
and Sweating feet. At all druggists and
shoe stores, 25c. Ask to-day.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-22

Teddy is not the only lion in the
park. There are others.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-22
MEXICAN WINS AGAIN.

herrera Puts Jack Richards Out IN
Short Order in Butte.
Butte, April 16.-Aurelio Herrera
tonight put to sleep Jack Richards a
iocal hard hitting fighter, In lour
rounds Of tame fighting. Never once
could Richards hit his man, although
he aimed some vicious blows which
the Mexican. with his impenetrable
guard easily escaped unhurt.
The fight was scheduled TO go zo
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-22
OFFICIAL PAPER ep FERGUS COUNTY.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
0AN n. YR00MAN, Editor and Proprietor.
HALSEY R. WATSON, Business Manager.

LEwIsFowN. MONT. April as, 1908
The Columbus journal., 1903-06-24


At the University Of Illinois are be-
ing fed six carloads Of cattle for the
purpose Of ascertaining what grade Of
cattle will yield the most profit for
the operation Of feeding. These six
carloads consist of sixteen steers each.
They were purchased by Professor
Mumford, who was careful to select
steers for each lot that should be rep
resentative. The six grades were, the
fancy selected, choice. good. medium,
common. inferior. Every load Is fed
in paved lots Of equal size provided
with the same kind and amount or
shelter and the same exposure. The
rations fed to each are of the same
kind and Of the same amount to .
thousand pounds live weight OF cat
tie. except In such instances ~ the
appetites Of the cattle belonging to .
certain grade clearly show that they
are being overfed or underfed ~ com
pared with other grades Of cattle used
in this test.
A committee of three expert buyers
Of live stock visits the station at in
tervals Of one month and fixes the
money value gain that each lot has
made per 100 pounds during the pre-
ceding month. These three men are
John T. Alexander, Geo w. Shannon
and James Brown. all of Chicago. The
experiment began November %. 1902.
The market value per 100 weight at
the beginning Of the experiment and
the increase Of value by May Is. was
"A f0l1Owa.
The Columbus journal., 1903-06-24
In Favor Of Sheen.

Sheep have q way of utilizing BY
products which no other animals seem
to have. says a publication of the
Iowa Agricultural College. OF the
four or five hundred different plants
which may be found in any locality.
sheep will eat all but q very small
percentage, while cattle and other
stock will touch only a little over one
half. Even II sheep are turned irso
an ideal pasture they will now and
then nibble at the weeds: extermina-
ton of the weeds results. When the
grain is harvested and taken from
the field the place for the sheep is
in the stubble. Rose bushes. wild
buckwheat and the weeds and grasses
to be found in the fence corners and
fence rows fall victims to them and
furnish fall feed. thereby fulfilling
two-fold purpose for their owners:
that of destroying these pests and
converting these waste products into
good mutton and wool. The lamb
crop may be fattened and developed in
the corn fields In the fall. II at the
,ast cultivation of the corn Dwarf
Essex rape is planted between the
rows In the moist soil 1t will make
very rapid growth and by weaving
time 1t will be ready for the lambs.
Old sheep cannot be turned in this
way because they will pull down the
corn: lambs, however. will do no dam
age. but on the other hand they vii!
eat much Of the pigeon grass and
other weeds.
The Columbus journal., 1903-06-24
GMEZZ
TILES

reason that nearly every man In Il
was either killed or wounded. The
soldier referred to played on the fiddle
his fiddle, and. as q general thing.
when he wasn't fighting he was I'D.
ding. The spirit of war and the soul
Of music both we're vital essences Of
his being. His story, however. which
was inspired by the events related BY
the comrade of the empty sleeve. was
to the effect that on the morning OF
the third day of the battle he, wan.
dering by . barn attached to . hos
telry known rs The Tavern Of the
Three Stars" heard sounds coming
from 1t. and looking In, found 1t to
be . sort of hastily improvised hos.
pital.
There were at least q score Of sol.
diers laid out In cots on the floors, all
more or less wounded. Several Of
them were past all surgery. To his
amazement he saw the musician, who
had suffered the loss of leg. He
was, Of course, lying on his back, but
the stump of his limb was propped up.
He had a pleased expression on his
countenance, his well-beloved fiddle
under his chin and was filing the room
with music.
THE most beautiful and pathetic
part of the picture was the calm. sweet
and smiling expression of the poor fel-
lows who were being regaled with his
melodies.
1T seemed" said the speaker. "as
II q beatification from heaven rested
upon the place and its celestial glory
shone in the countenance Of every
poor sufferer within it."-Washington
Star.