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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-01
ALL READY FOR THE BIC
CELEBRATION SATURDAY
Committees Are Hustng and Promise to Have All
in Readiness When the Sun Rises on the Fourth
--Fair Day and Great Crowd Seems Certain
--Sloo.oo to the Drill Team.

member has to have a mighty gooi
excuse when he leaves home after
supper. But the program is practic-
ally complete and, barring the deten-
ton of the entire crowd by the sher-
in, tnere'll be something doing be-
tween and 8 p. m. the night of the
Fourth.
For decorations an elaborate scheme
has been devised by the committee,
to which this was assigned, and Main
street will surely present a beautiful
appearance, while the grounds will be
as gay as the Midway at the Worlds
Fair. Lineman Livingston succeeded
In running ropes in the two big poles
this week and twenty-four foot flags
will fly from each, while from all the
smaller poles in town will be waited
the glorious stars and stripes in less
er sizes. A large number of the resi-.
dences will also be gaily attired for
the occasion and the entire city
should present a beautiful scene.
On the grounds stands and tents
are going up, giving it quite the ap-
pearance of a new town, and there
will be everything on tap and several
side shows in continuous performance.
Not until Friday, however, will pre-
parations be made complete.
A nalf dozen extra policemen and
as many deputy sheriffs will be on
duty to handle the big crowd and as
sist in keeping the cause-ways clear
and the bystanders from mobbing the
umpire of the ball game.
Rains of the past fortnight have
brought the smile of contentment to
the farmer and the stockgrower and
now a few days of clear skies are
guaranteed for the celebration. But
should 1t rain-spare the thought
the program will be carried out on
Sunday or even Monday, If the wealth.
er man becomes persistently obnox-
ious. But celebrate we will.
Accommodations for all will be pro-
vided. A long list of private rooms
has been received and If anyone can
not find room, Just call on Chairman
Watson and you will be placed in
agreeable quarters. Both Sheriff Sla-
ter and Chief Bebb have promised
to keep open house with rooms for
forty.
There will be no parade. Mr..
Schnick, of the Red lien, was uu-
successful in arranging for this and
1t has been promptly abandoned.
Some misunderstanding appears to
have arisen regarding the mention of
this feature last week. The commit
tee intended no reflection whatever
on the Red Men, which order includes
q fine lot Of jolly fellows and good
citizens, but the Objectionable phrase
used referred to what some others
might endeavor to obtain a place for
In the parade should 1t ocur. It is
hoped that the Red Men will recon-
slider before Saturday and get in line
as first proposed.
But one more committee-on music.
There will be plenty Of 1t and 1t will
be good. And the dancers will have
all they want, though they linger af-
ter sunrise Sunday.
Wake up-you can't help it-when
the morning salute Is fired and enlist
for the entire campaign.
A good day, a great crowd and the
biggest celebration on record. You're
all welcome. Come on.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-01
W ILLIAM 6ATTAMs HURT.
Fell Over Cliff Near Billings and
His Condition js Serious.

His Condition is Serious.
Billings. June 29.-William Battams
is In st, Vincent's hospital in this city
in precarious condition. from the
effects OF fall over a cliff while on
his way to this city from his ranch
In Fergus county, and II Is feared
that his spine is fractured.
Mr.. Battams was bringing the young
son Of c. F. Burton, who had acci-
dentally shot himself In the hand
while visiting at the Battams ranch,
home for medical care, and, when
within a few miles of the city, about
4 o'clock this morning. got of the
road and went on foot to endeavor to
ind the track. when he fell over
l2-foot bank.
The little boy. finding he could not
assist Mr.. Battams. went over to a
sheep camp and found man, but
the man was also unable to assist Mr..
Battams into the carriage and, bring
Ing the boy. came into town for as
sistance. The ambulance was sent
out and the injured man was brought
TO town this forenoon. The extent
OF his Injuries had not been fully as.
certained, but IL is feared that they
will either prove fatal or leave him
a cripple for life.
Mr., Battams is a member of the
firm OF Ashbridge Il Battams. WOOL
growers. and resides near the Snowy
mountains. in Fergus county. He is
unmarried and has one brother living
with him. his other relatives being In
England. The gunshot wound OF Mr..
Burtons son is slight. bullet from
a 22 rife having grazed along the side
OF his hand. but the little fellow is un-
nerved by his all night drive, and the
shock OF his companions accident.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-01
RUSHING IN SUPPLIES
Much Machinery Going Into the OIL
Fields Near Belton.

Bolton. Mont. June 27.-The block
ade OF the wagon road into the oil
fields. which was caused by the ex-
tremely heavy fall OF snow last No
vember has been lifted by recent
rains and freighting OF supplies will
be commenced this week. At the time
the roads were closed there we're sew
eral cars Of machinery In the railroad
yards waiting transportation into the
field and when the road c,osed II was
found impossible to continue develop
ment work. Yesterday two large
freighting outfits arrived over the
Great Northern and supplies will be
rushed into the district as rapidly as
possible. The casing ana the drill.
ing machinery will be taken In first
and II is expected that at least two
companies will be drilling In ten days.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-01
WAsHoE SHUTS DOWN.
Bio Anaconda Works Will be Idle Un-
Ill Fiues Are Completed.

Dug fSHdC0U0d WIN VIC wv
Ill Fiues Are Completed.
Anaconda, Mont, June 27.-Orders
were received from President Seal
lon this afternoon confirming the ru-
NOR that the great plant of the Wa
shoe smelter Is to be closed down un-
til the new fiues now in course of
construction are finished. The orders
were to the effect that on July 1st
the concentration mill and also the
smelter department shall be closed un-
til everything is In readiness for the
smoke to 60 up through the new 300
foot stack which was completed to-
day.
The Washoe company has had large
and costly damage suits In the courts
of this and other counties for the past
two years, brought by the ranchers Of
Deer Lodge valley for crops destroy
ed and horses and cattle alleged to
have been poisoned by the smoke set
tlng down over the pasture lands,
and the company has settleu with all
of the ranchers from Durrant to Gar
rison up to first of July. The shut
down will be for the purpose of stop
ping these law suits, for when the new
fiues-a large portion of which are
finished-are completed the danger
from the poisonous gasses will be
eliminated and there will be nothing
but pure smoke to arise from the new
300-fot stack. Ingenious devices have
been arranged in the flues which will
save all of the arsenic and sulphur
which at the present time escape, and
they will be put to commercial uses.
The shutdown will last from the
flrst day of July to the middle OF Aug-
ust. and possibly to the first Of Sep
tember, but no longer.
At the present time there are be-
tween 600 and 700 men at work on
the fiues. This number will be large
ly increased until the work is finish
ed, and in the meantime the concentra.
ter, engine rooms and all of the fur.
naces will be over-hauled and put in
first-class shape for q steaay run when
everything starts up again. At the
present time there are about $500
men who find employment at the big
works, and during the shutdown about
one-half of this number will be laid
of.
II is understood that the Office force
will be increased during the shutdown
SO as to allow things to be brought
up to date in this department. Dur
ing the time between the first Of the
month and the middle of August there
will be no smoke of any kind except
that from some Of the boilers. which
will be kept steamed up for fire pro.
lection and for all other practical pur.
poses. II is estimated that In the fur.
mace room Of this great smelter that
1t will take nearly q month for the
furnaces to cool of before they can
be handled by the workingmen so that
the proper connections can be made
with the new fues.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-01

< AND WOOL INTERESTS OF THE GREAT JUDITH COUNTRY.

blast along the line OF road and wool
is beginning TO be hauled In and load
ed on cars. Last year the Montana
railroad hauled 100000 pounds Of the
staple article and this year IL is prob
able that the amount will reach 5.000
600 pounds. II comes mostly from
Meagher and Fergus counties. al
though other counties in that section
also contribute some.
With the completion OF the Lewis
town branch II is expected that many
new mines will be opened up and old
ones worked. owing to the fact that
II will then be cheaper TO ship the ore
to market. Now there are many low
grade propositions not being worked
because OF the expense OF hauling the
ore TO market. which eats up the
profits.
Last year the Montana railroad haul
ed more than 300 cars Of cattle which
was considered remarkably good In
view of the time II had been running.
Cattlemen were satisfied with the ser
vice they received and II is expect.
ed that the number of cars shipped
this year will be at least doubled.
The cattle are loaded at various
points along the line Of railroad and
hauled to Lombard and switched onto
the Northern Pacific without loss OF
time.
President Moore Coming.
II. ID. Moore. of Philadelphia, pres.
ident OF the Montana railroad. togeth.
er with his sons and their wives. will
make trip over the road next week.
Vice President r. A. Harlow will
meet the party at Lombard with a pri.
vate car and will proceed over the
road. The party will stop on the
way and fish In Sixteen Mile creek.
The party is now making a tour OF
the Yellowstone National Park and
is expected to come out next week.
I'VE expected to have the road into
Lewistown sooner" said Vice Presi.
dent Harlow this morning. but bad
weather in May delayed us consider.
ably. The work is going on rapidly
now, however"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-01

r'ourth of July committees are busy
this week and all arrangements are
rapidly nearing the point Of compile.
tion.
Every member of the general COM
mittee, who also is chairman of some
one of the subcommittee, has his
work we'll in hanL and there scarcely
seems a possibility but that the cele-
bration Saturday will be an uproar.
ious success.
Judge Smith, of Helena, who will
deliver the address, will be met at
Ubet Friday by Judge Cheadle, who
is chairman of the committee upon
entertainment of the distinguished
jurist of the capitai city. After the
celebration Judge Smith will be the
guest of Col. Sweeney of the N-Bar
ranch on Flatwillow and enjoy few
days fishing.
The fire works have begun to arrive.
The heavy pieces and the large as.
sortment of bombs, ETC., were ship
Ied by freight and are now between
Harlowton and Lewistown, while the
lance work and the other delicate
parts will arrive today or tomorrow
by express. Part of them are here.
The grand stand is completed and
the pavilion will be ready for the dec
orators tomorrow. Contractors Hovis
and Johnson have done a good job
and no one need fear Of accidents.
Steers wanted" is the sign the
sporting committee has hung out for
two weeks, but they have secured a
bunch of Texas wild ones and the
cowboys will have to grease their
loops or the steers will get away from
them.
d. e. Hemphill, who has been prac-
ticing with the Wright automobile
though z. E. Rink will probably handle
the lever in the race, says that he has
$25 to bet that Kings auto won't be
in sight when he crosses the finish
line, and King isn't saying anything
but "Is that so?"
From w. R. Woodson, who went to
Kendall yesterday, the committee
learned that the drilling teams thought
$75 too small a purse considering
the expense and labor Of preparation
for such q contest, and the amount
was promptly raised to 500, which
will insure three and possibly four
teams In that event. In doing this
the committee exceeded its appropri.
alton, but success" Is the one com.
mand and perhaps some other appro-
priation can be curtailed.
No less than q dozen cowboys want
that $50 and will be on hand to ride
the broncs. The Kendall ball team
is practicing regularly and will sure.
ly give the home team q good game,
A not q set back In their boasts
of superiority.
Perhaps the least said about the
vaudeville committee and its work
the better: quite enough trouble has
already ensued on account or the pub
licity given to the "arduous duties
of that committee, and at least one
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-01
KID CURRY ESCAPES.
Sunny Tennessee Officials Easy for
the Montana Outlaw,


Knoxville, Tenn, June 27.-Harvey
Logan, alias Kid Curry, the Montana
train robber, who is under sentence
of 2 years, escaped from Knox county
Jail this afternoon. While guards
back was turned, Logan threw a wire
and lassoed him, tying him tight to
the bars Of the cage.
Having one entire moor of the jail
to himself, Logan secured two pistols,
which had been placed in the corri-
do- of the Jail for use by The officers.
When Jailer Bell appeared to an
swer q knock from Logan. the pris-
oner passed out q bottle. saying he
wanted some medicine. As the jailer
put his hands in, Logan covered him
with q pistol, forced him to unlock
the door anu take him in the basement
of the jail.
Then he forced Bell to take him to
the sheriff's stable and to saddle the
sheriffs horse. This done Logan then
mounted and rode away In the direc.
ton of the mountains.
A posse started In pursuit OF the
desperate within one hour.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-01
Cholera Infantum.

This has long been regarded as one
of the most dangerous and fatal dis.
eases to which infants are subject.
1t can be cured. however. when prop
erly treated. All that is necessary Is
to give Chamberlain Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea remedy and caster OIL
as directed with each bottle, and a
cure is certain. For sale by C. H.
Williams.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-01
SHAMROCK VERY FAST.
lipton's Latest Boat the Best He Has
Sent Across the Sea.

New York. June 27-Sir Thomas
Lipton's new cup challenger, Sham
rock iii. was given Its first test In
American waters in an informal trial
with Shamrock | off Sandy Hook to.
day. In the first ten miles Of the fif-
teen miles run to windward in the
light air the new boat beat the old
one about ten minutes, and in the run
of fifteen miles to leeward, eight min
utes. There was long gentle sea
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-01
EDITORS MARROW ESCAPE.
Walter Aitken, Of the Livingston En-
terprise, In a Runaway.

Livingston, June 27.-Walter Ait.
ken, editor OF the Enterprise, narrow
ly escaped serious injury last Friday
Mr.. Aitken was riding along the street
on his bicycle and was run into by
a runaway horse. Mr.. Aitken was
thrown violently to the ground and
rendered unconscious. His bicycle
was smashed to smithereens. Forum
ately the horses hoofs did not strike
the newspaper mans head. II the,
had done SO, the horses leg woulf
probably have been broken. Mr.. Ait
ken was only slightly injured.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-01
Curry Lost by OFFICERS.

Knoxville, Tenn, June 2S.-The
posse Of law officers who went in pur-
suit of Harry Logan, alias Kid Curry.
the Montana train rober. who broke
jail Saturday, returned today empty.
handed. finding no trace Of him after
going seven miles from the city.
The sheriff's horse, which he rode
away, arrived home at the jail this
morning. having found its way home.
Judge C. B. Clark. Of the United
States Court, has ordered United
States District Attorney Wright and
Marshal Austin to make a rigid inves.
tigation of the escape.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-01
SAILS OVER FRENCH CAPITAL.
santos-Dumont Makes q Successful
Trip In New Airship.

Paris, June 25.-Santos- Dumont
made his first appearance today In
airship mo. g." over tue center Of
Paris. He started from Longchamp.
going In the direction Of the Place de
lEtoile. He executed a number Of
skillful maneuvers over the Place de
lEtoile, made a tour Of the Arc de
Triomphe, and, turning down the
Stamps Elysees, brought his airship
down at the door of his house. Lat
er he returned to Longchamp. There
was little wind. The ship maintained
an altitude of about a nundred feet
and answered her helm perfectly
mo. 8" is the smallest airship San
tos- Dumont has yet constructed. She
measures about $500 cubic feet. has
a three-horse power engine and resem.
bles an elongated egg.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-01
Stood by Government.

Washington, June 27.-The state de.
partment has received dispatch
from Minister Beaupre, at Bogota. say
ing that the canal discussion had been
opened In the Colombian house by q
representative opposed to the canal
treaty. The government objected on
the ground that II was not ready to
present the treaty to the house, but
would do SO later. The governments
position was maintained by a vote OF
3S to 5.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-01
WORKING Niobt and oay.

The busiest and mightiest little
thing that ever was made is DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. These pills change
weakness into strength. listlessness In.
10 energy. brain-fag into mental pow.
er. They're wonderful In building up
the health. Only 25c per box. Sold
by C. n. Williams. druggist.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-01
wooLeRoWeRs TO MEET.
July 24-25 the Date Of Their Annual
Gathering In Great Falls.

Great Falls, June 27.-Plans for the
annual meeting OF the North Montana
Woolgrowers' association. to be held
in this city, are now being made, and
It is expected that the meeting will
be held Friday and Saturday, July "a
and 5. These dates have not been
definitely decided upon, but they are
most favorably considered, and Il
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-01
No Pity Shown.

For years fate was after me con.
tinuously." writes F. A. Gulledge, Yer.
bena. Ala. II had a terrible case OF
piles. causing "a tumors. When all
failed Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured
me. Equally good for burns and ali
aches and pains. Only z5c at VIII
liams' drug store.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-01
CALL EXTRA SESSION.
Colombian Government viii Prob ably
Ratify the Canal Treaty.

Washington. June 27.-The state de-
partment has received from Minister
Beaujre at Bogota, a telegram confirm.
ing the information that the extra ses.
sion of congress convened for the
discussion of the ratification OF the
canal treaty on June 20.
Joaquin Velez is president OF the
senate and Jose Medina Calderon
president Of the chamber of deputies
The following appears in the message
Of the president respecting the canal
treaty:
ITO my government has been pre-.
sented this dilemma. either IL lets our
sovereignty suffer detriment or re.
nounces certain pecuinary advantages
to which, according to the opinion OF
many. We have a right. In the first
case. TO consent to the sacrifice OF
our sovereignty and not aspiring to q
great indemnification, the Just wishes
OF the Inhabitants of Panama, a large
portion Of Colombia would be salts.
fled IL the canal were opened, but the
government would be exposed to the
charge afterwards that 1t did not de.
fend our sovereignty and that 1t did
not defend the interests of the ma.
tion.
In these conditions II the canal is
not opened across Panama the govern.
ment will be accused OF not having
allowed Colombia that benefit which
Is regarded as the commencement of
our aggrandizement. | have already
allowed my wishes to be understood,
that the canal should be opened
through our territory.
Il believe that even at such cost or
sacrifice we ought not to put OBJ.
stacles In the way OF such q grand
undertaking. because II is an immense.
ly beneficial enterprise for the coun.
try and also because once the canal
Is opened by the United States our
relations will become more intimate
and extensive. while our Industries,
commerce and wealth will gain incal.
culably.
Il leave the full responsibility for
the decision Of this matter for con-
gress. do not intend to make my
opinion weigh. When have given In.
structions to our representative at
Washington II has been coupled with
the order that the decision OF this i'm.
portant matter must be left for con.
gress.
After years. in which the question
has been treated in a vague way. with.
out precise conditions. II Is now pre-.
sented In a way to obtain practicable
and positive results. II mas been our
indisputable triumph that the senate
and the government of the United
States should declare. notwithstand.
ing every effort to the contrary. the
superiority Of the Colombian route"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-01
Garnet CLEANING,

Mccoy and Sampson are now pre-.
pared to clean, lay and sew carpets.
They are masters In this line of work
and guarantee satisfaction. Sewing
s cents per yard; laying cents per
yard; cleaning and laying 10 cents
per yard. They also do general job
bing. Leave orders at postofYice.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-01
Four Years for Ammon.

New York. June 29.-Robert A. Am.
mon. attorney for William +. Miller
OF the Franklin syndicate. was today
sentenced to an indefinite term In
states prison not less than four, nor
more than four and one-half years.
Ammon's attorney moved for a new
trial, giving seven reasons for such
action. He also moved for arrest Of
judgment. Both motions we're denied
by Judge Newburger.
Sheriff's commitment on motion of
the defendants counsel was withheld
until tomorrow TO allow application for
a writ Of reasonable doubt
The specific charge on which Am
mon was convicted was that he receiv-
ed 100000 Of the money obtained by
the Franklin $3.50" per cent. syndi-
cate. Miller Is now serving a ten.year
sentence. and was the chief witness
at the trial.
District Attorney Jerome. II is un-
derstood. will take steps TO secure d
pardon for Miller, as he is said to be
dying Of consumption. Later Mr..
House, Ammon's attorney. applied to
Justice Truax, OF the supreme court.
for certificate OF reasonable doubt
in the case OF his client. Justice
Truax granted the order returnablc
on July l. District Attorney Jerome
has instructed Assistant District At
torney Mott TO prepare a petition to
be sent to Governor Odell asking for
clemency in the case OF Miller. The
petition will be asked on the ground
that Miller has rendered valuable SER
vices to the state In testifying against
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-01

No man or woman in the state will
hesitate to speak well of Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets af.
ter once trying them. They always
produce a pleasant movement of the
bowels. improve the appetite and
strengthen the digestion. For sale
by C. II. Williams.