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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-02-11

Now that J.. Edward Addicks has
withdrawn from the senatorial race in
Delaware that state will have full rep
resentation in the upper house of on
gress. something he has deprived it
of for the past two years at least. The
Republicans of that state nave done
well 10 resist his attempt To ride
rough shod into the federal senate.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-02-11

The best physic. Once tried and
you will always use Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets" says Will
liam A. Gard, Pease, Vt. These tab
let's are the most prompt, most pleas
ant and most reliable cathartic in use.
For sale by C. II. Williams, Lewis
town and Gilt Edge.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-02-11
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
JOHN N, YR00MAN, Editor and Proprietor,
HslSEY R. WATSON, Business Manager.
gEwIsTowN, MONT. Feb. II, 1903

A Great Falls young man %"squoze'
his sweetheart so hard that he sprain-
ed her ankle and broke several of her
ribs. He ought to be a match for the
Terrible Swede.'
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-02-11

A Minnesota nan who died leaving
considerable money made provision in
his will that il be burned because he
couldn't take il with him. The courts,
however, decided that il could be put
to better purpose. Even II a man has
money to burn he cant always dis
pose of il in that way.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-02-11

The Minnesota state board of par.
dons has granted Cole Younger a full
pardon with a few trimmings attached.
One very unnecessary condition is that
he will leave the state of Minnesota
never to return That will be easy.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-02-11
Ten Dollars Reward.

The above reward will be paid for
information leading to the recovery of
work team; light buckskin mare.
brown horse, weighing 1850 pounds,
branded 50 on left shoulder. Buck
skin has wir scars IN front legs.
strayed from Bull mountains.
w. A. SUTTON,
Rockville. Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-02-11

Bryan's Commoner does not carry
the name Of Judge Alton b. Parker Of
New York as the most available candi.
date for president on the Democratic
ticket. A mere oversight, probably.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-02-11

Senator Wellington Of Maryland,
has introduced an amendment to the
constitution prohibiting the holding Of
a fortune exceeding 10000 600 by any
individual in the United States. Edi-
tors and ministers should be exempt.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-02-11

Venezuela has had 104 wars in sew.
enty years. Is it any wonder that the
United States refuses TO fly TO the as.
sistance of such a people. Uncle Sam
will protect his W interests, how
ever.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-02-11

fortune. Possibly he thought his heirs
would 60 to bed hungry with anything
less than a million each. By the way,
for what public benefit Is w. A. Clark
~disposing of his millions?
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-02-11

justice to the deceased. At least, that
Is the way the printer would view the
loss.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-02-11

The ARGUS does fine Job printing.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-02-11
NORTHERN
RAILWAY
VESTIBULED TRAINS
DINING CARS
TIME

EAST BOUND DEPART
No. 4, Atlantic Exp....".......4:19 p. m.
*No. IL, Local Passenger ......2:33 a. IN.
WEST BOUND DEPART
No. 3, Pacific Express.........s:34 a. m.
*No. IL, Local Passenger.......4:19 p. IN
Connects at Logan aud Garrison with North
Coast Ltd.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-05-20

COOP NERVE. - Speaking about
nerve" remarked Ned" Gilmore, q
met a man the other night who has 1t
in colossal quantity. He was an old
acquaintance and came to see me
about two years ago, and after pour
ing out a tale Of woe borrowed $50. A
few nights ago I happened in the bill
lizard room Of the Fifth Avenue Hotel
and I saw my debtor playing. When
learned the stakes were $50 game
sat down and watched the contest
My acquaintance soon had lost $3.50
and as he put up his cue said to him:
Don't you think you'd better have
paid me that $50 than to have lost
three times the amount here?
He gazed at me for few seconds
and then took my breath away by re-
joining:
"'Good lord, man, haven't you for
gotten that yet?
Now that's what l call nerve"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-05-20

RECOGNIZED THE DEscRIPT1oN.-Miss
Fanny, who had just taken hold OF q
room in an east side school, had been
having short morning talks with hel
children on subjects which she thought
would be at once interesting and in
structive.
One morning she told them about
the three kingdoms" the mineral the
vegetable, and the animal. and had
explained as simply as she could the
meaning of each. Then. naming g
number Of objects she let the chill
dren tell to which kingdom it belong
ed They enjoyed the exercise I'M
mensely.
The next morning the talk was along
the lines Of simple natural history.
Now, children" she said, let VI
see what you remember about the an
imal kingdom and domestic animals
that belong to 1t. You have named al
the domestic animals but one. Who
can tell me what that one Is? 1t has
bristly hair, likes dirt, and Is fond Of
getting in the mud"
And Miss Fanny looked expectantlJ
around the room.
Cant you think, Tommy" she ask
ed encouragingly.
"Yesm," was the shame-faced re-
Spouse, that's mel"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-05-20

A Witty REPLY.-Whenever the
United States supreme court, on hear
ing the argument Of counsel for plaint-
If in error, is entirely satisfied that
he has no case, the chief justice Is apt
to say to counsel for defendant in er-
ror that the court does not care to
hear further argument. At one time
Hon. Matthew Carpenter from Wis
consin was counsel for plaintiff In err
ror and opened the case. Before he
was through the court was satisfied
that there was nothing in it, and so
when he had concluded and counsel
for defendant In error arose Chief
Justice Waite said, 'The court does
not care to hear any further argu-
ment."
Counsel was little deaf and, al
though noticing that the chief justice
spoke, did not hear what he had said
and, turning to Mr.. Carpenter, who
sat beside him, asked what had been
said.
"Oh, hang it," replied Carpenter in
tones audible to the bench. "The chief
justice said he would rather give you
the case than hear you talk."-Youth's
Companion.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-05-20

Accurate,
Neat And


| A representative Of a Columbia
printing house came to Yorkville a
few days ago and solicited a job OF
Brief printing from one Of the attor-
neys.
What is your priee7 the attorney
asked.
"Ninety cents per page" was the re-
ply.
why, my dear sir, Tho Enquirer
people here are doing our printing at
only rs cents for moro than five pages
and less than thirty pages and at 65
cents for over thirty pages"
"oh, we'll, but, is the work sstisfae.
tory" doubtingly suggested the solic-
itor.
"Not the least trouble about that,
my friend. It is possible that you can
equal it; but ! am sure you cannot
beat it,"
And the solicitor from the Columbia
printing house went on his way.
| During the recent term Of court, an
attorney from a neighboring town
came to Yorkville to consult with 10
cal attorney about Brief in which
both were interested, and after the
consultation was over, the visitor OBJ
served to the effect:
"There are about so or 60 pages Of
this and as it has to be filed on next
Thursday, will have to hurry the
copy down so as to be sure that it is
printed in time"
THAT WAS ON FRIDAY.
"Suppose you see The Enquirer peo.
pie here" the local attorney advised.
"But can they give it to me in
timer"
"If they say they will, they WILL"
After getting prices, the visiting at
| torney agreed to turn in the copy Sat-
urday morning. He did so, and 1t was
all in type before o'clock the evening
Of the same day, and he GOT HIS
COMPLETED BRIEF IN AMPLE
| lime FOR FILING.
The rule Of the Job Department of
this office is Accuracy, Neatness, Des-
patch, with prices lower than the low
est.
L. M. CRISIS SONS, Printers.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-05-20
ed by houses and other buildings, two

ed by houses and other buildings, two
or three stories high. The edifices
contain all kinds Of domestic utensils,
pots, urns vases and so forth.
In some Of the streets falls Of earth
and rock have obstructed the passages,
but generally the visitor can walk
about freely without SO much as low
ering his head. The high degree OF
civilization attained by the inhabitants
Of the city is shown by the fact that
they built in several stories, by the
symmetry Of the streets and squares
and by the beauty of the baked clay
and metal utensils and Of the orna-
ments and coins which have been
found.
It is supposed that long centuries
ago, this city, so carefully concealed
in the bowels Of the earth, provided
an entire population with refuge
from the incursions Of nomadic saw
ages and robbers.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-05-20

UNDERGROUND CITY.-In Turkestan
on the right bank of the Amou Daria
is chain Of rocky hills near the Box
haran town of Karki, and a number of
large caves which, upon examination
some time ago. were found to lead to
an underground city, built apparently
long before the Christian era. Ac-
cording to effigies, inscriptions and de-
signs upon the gold and silver money
unearthed from among the ruins. the
existence Of the town dates back to
some two centuries before the birth
Of Christ.
The underground Bokharan city Is
about two versts long, and is COM
posed of an enormous labyrinth Of cor
ridors, streets and squares, surround
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-05-20
ata,uoro,1s Department.
A wiIlino Box Office Man.


A well-dressed young fellow accom-
panied by a bright looking girl stepped
I'D to the box office in one Of the lead
ing theatres the other evening. The
young fellow peered through the graf
ing at the ticket man and asked
who's playing here?'
He turned to the girl after the box
office man had spoken. Il saw that
play in New York." he said. Il can't
go 1t again"
"What Is on at the house down the
street?" queried the young felio"'
When the ticket man told him the
name of the star and production, the
vounp fellow declared he had seen the
play at Pittsburg and did not want to
see 1t again. He asked Of the attrac-
ton at another theatre and was po-
litely answered by the ticket seller
He had seen that play in Detroit. An
other play he had seen at Indianapolis
After he had been told the name Oh
every play to be seen in Chicago last
week he again asked, rs that all there
is in the city?"
mo, that's not all. There's vaude-
VILE show or two in town." said the
man behind the grating.
"Well, can you take a lady to those
places?"
The ticket seller scratched his head
for a moment, smiled and pulled out
his watch.
"Well, don't know. I don't get out
of here until $50 o'clock, but II 1t Will
be any accommodation to you and the
lady Is willing will try to take her
over at $50 If she can wait"
The young fellow looked confused
A sickly grin spread over his face, and
he turned to walk away.
mo, you don't, Charlie" said the
girl, with a laugh. "Its on you this
time. Well go in here even II you've
seen the play a dozen times. Remem-
ber that you cannot jolly the ticket
man.
Charley" planked down sS ana
without saying word to the box OF
fee man picked up the tickets and led
his companion into the theater.-Chi-
cago Inter-O Ocean.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-05-20

THE AMERICAN IRON "PLANT."-The
Englishman was being properly sur
prised at the rapidity with which the
skyscraper was going up.
"Deah mel" he exclaimed, 1T seems
as if your buildings grow as rapidly
as your maize"
Yes. replied the westerner unblush-
ingly, land the process of raising them
Is much the same"
"Fawncy! Won't you explain fur
ther?"
well, you see. we just get an iron
plant, put it in the ground, have the
street sprinklers water it, and in a
month or six weeks the skyscrapel
IS full grown"
And, taking another breath. the
cousin from overseas managed to be-
lieve it.-Memphis Commercial Appeal
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-05-20
EGGs-I HAVE THEM.

sg We print anything that is printa- :
bIe-we do it right and give you tire
very best work. Got Tho Enquirers
prices before you place your orders
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-05-20

AS TO PRINTERS MARKs.-The inter-
rogation mark or point (?) was orr
ginally a "a" and an "o," the latter
placed under the former. They were
simply the first and last letters Of the
Latin word "questio." So, too, with
the sign of exclamation or interjec-
ton Cd. In its original purity 1t was
q combination Of 81" and Co." the lat
ter underneath, as in the question
mark. The two stood for "lo," the
Latin exclamation Of joy. The para
graph mark Is a Greek "p," the initial
of the word paragraph. The early
printers employed a dagger to show
that a word or sentence was objec-
tionable and should be cut out.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-05-20
ANY CHURCH or parsonage

or institution supported by vol
untary contribution will be given
a liberal quantity ofthe Longman
& Martinez Pure Paints when
ever they paint.
NOTE: Have done so for twenty
seven years. Sales: tens of mill
ions of gallons; painted nearly
two million houses under guaran-
tee to repaint if not satisfactory:
The paint wears for periods up to
eighteen years. Linseed Oil must
be added to the paint (done in
two rninutes.) Actual cost then
about $I.25 a gallon. Samples
free. Sold by Our Agents.
W. B. STROUP & BRO, Glover, S: G.
J. D. HAMILTON. Sharon, s. c.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-05-20
BADGES FOR OPIUM SMOKERS.
Suggested Need Of tho Chinese Plat
In the Philippines.


In the Philippines.
There has been just placed in opera
ton in the province Of F'ukien, China,
a system of badges to indicate the diff
ferent classes Of opium smokes to the
officials who administer this drug un-
der government patronage. It ap-
pears that even in China, which, from
the standpoint Of opium smoking, is
the most degraded nation on earth,
the government has finally awakened
to a realization that restriction Of the
disastrous habit among the people,
and it's ultimate obligation, are essen
tial features Of the great scheme OF
racial redemption. Ma Po, the Chi
nese daily paper Of Manila, has this
to say Of the badge SYSTEM.
1.-THE authorities of the province Of
Fukien, to which nearly all of the
Chinese Of Manila belong, have plan
ned to establish government facto-
ry for the preparation of opium; and
now it Is reported that after the open
mig of this establishment, all opium
smokers who wish to purchase the
drug must obtain from this estab-
lishment badges which are Of three
classes, viz: () brass badges, which
is for the government officials; (2) pa
per badge, which Is for the gentry, and
(3) wooden badge, which is for the
common people.
"On these badges are written the
names of the. opium smokers, their
ages, their addresses, and the quantity
Of opium they are allowed to buy dali
ly, which Is to be decided and limited
by the government officials, and which
cannot be deviated from at any time.
"All the opium dealers who have re-
ceived licenses from the government
to retail the boiled or prepared opium,
are not permitted to sell privately any
opium to those who do not have
badges. According to this plan 1t is
expected that the opium smokers will
feel ashamed Of wearing these badges
and reform themselves generally by
breaking off the evil habit.
"This Is a most important plan for
afTording a livelihood to the people
and for protecting the Chinese race"
There seems to be considerable food
for reflection in the above quotation,
and now that the Philippine commits
sion is about to make public an act to
reo,,lota tho {yoporfot t{oo op6 colo of
the drug in the Philippines, doubtless
the badge scheme would be we'll worth
considering. Whether or not the ap-
plication Of this system to the confirm
moral effect upon the individual him
self is question; but 1t seems quite
apparent that the badge Of the evil
habit would tend to keep others from
following in the wake of the unfortu-
nate confirmed smoker; and II COM
PEELED to be worn conspicuously' it
would be a mark of repulsion that
few who have any sense Of pride
would care to display. Then, again,
the badge would be Of great assist
ance to the government in regulating
the retail trade, and to the concession
er who will be required to keep pro-
per and complete records Of all opium
handled in the trade. Altogether, 1t
appears to be plausible-this badge sys-
tenn and Of sufficient merit to warrant
it's adoption as partr6f the proposed
q w
Philippines.-Manila Times.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-05-20
To the Farmers of York County:

u SPECIALLY those who are con-
d. templating purchasing Harvesters,
Mowers and Rakes. I call to your at
tention that am handling Walter A.
Woods machinery, which is up-to-d date
in all improvements. I have Mower
on hand for inspection. 1t Is Steel
Mower with roller and ball bearing. II
is neat and nice. It Is not only made
for looks, but for long service, so bring
your sledge hammer along and test the
machine yourself, and as for the flnan-
cial part, I. can make it to your inter-
est to buy a Woods Mower, Harvester
or Rake.
"A WORD OR TWO TO THE LADIES'
/ have on hand another lot Of the
well-known Standard Grand Rotary
Sewing Machines. Remember they are
two machines in one, which no other
Machine company dare to claim. Our
claim: 1t is the lightest running ma
chine on the market. To test the ma
chine am willing to place one In
your home on trial, and If 1t Is not In
every respect what we claim l Will
gladly remove the machine.
Yours to serve,
YORK IMPLEMENT co.
L. R. WILLIAMS. Proprietor.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-05-20
Dixie" BED cANOPIES

Or Mosquito Bars for iron or wood
bedsteads are luxuries in reach OF
all. It Is made with neat brass
frame and is adjustable up or
down. It's use will add much to
the comfort Of an afternoons nap
by "mindin' de flies away" To
use Dixie Bed Canopy once Is to
use it always in summer.
HAMMOCkS
Just the thing for the seeker after
a comfortable rest. We have q
new line just in, complete with all
fixtures. The prices-well, come
and see about it.
ICE CREAM FREEZERS
All sizes at low prices. A good
cream freezer will add much to
your summers comfort. You can
afford to have one better than you
can afford to be without 1t. Get 1t
now and practice the turning early
before the weather gets warm.
WINDOW SHADES-All grades from
25c up; Curtain Poles, Rugs, Side
Boards, Ward Robes, Suits, Rock
ers, Dining Chairs, Lounges, Cra-
dies, Cribs, Pictures, etc., and 9TH
er furniture kept In stock at q
first -class furniture store at cor
rect prices.
w. B. MOORE & CO.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-05-20

Is After all, you know, "A man Is on
ly as old as he feels.'"
How about the fellow who feels
like a -year-old? ?"-Philadelphia
FreSs.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-05-20

tn Tho Enquirer solioits your orders
for all kinds of tho best class OF Job
Printing. Correct prices.
Cañon City record., 1903-01-15
The Courier Of
T h e c z a r


advantage. Their discontinue was Wis.
ible. How could this strong young
man allow himself to be struck like
that and not demand satisfaction for
such an insult? They contented them
selves with bowling to him and retired.
A moment afterward the noise OF
wheels and the cracking of a whip
showed that the berlin. drawn by the
taranfass' horses. was driving rapidly
away from the posthouse.
Nadia. unmoved. and Michael. still
quivering, remained alone in the room
The courier Of the czar. his arms
crossed over bis chest. was seated mo
tionless as n statue. However. n color
which could not have been the blush
Of shame had replaced the paleness on
his manly countenance.
Nadia did not doubt that powerful
reasons alone could have allowed him
to suffer so great a humiliation from
such a man.
Then. going up to him as he had come
to her in the police station at Mini
Novgorod. she said:
"Your hand. brother"
And nj the same time her hand with
an almost maternal gesture wiped away
a tear which sprung to her compan'
ions eyes.
Cañon City record., 1903-01-15
" UnweII

Try 5oc bottle of Herbine. notice
the improvement speedily effected in
your Appetite. Energy. Strength and
vigor. Watch how it brightens the
spirits. gives freedom from indigcs-
tion and debility Isaac Story. Ava.
Mo-. writes. Sept. 10Th. 1900: al
was in bad health. had stomach
trouble for ~ months, also dumb
chills. DIR. j. ". Mory prescribed
Horbine. it cured me in two weeks
/ cannot recommend it too highly, 1t
will do all you claim for it. Sold
by Hunter Palmer.
Cañon City record., 1903-01-15

Few people can understand the feel
ings OF the pugilist as he is being counted
out. He hears the seconds licked off
He struggles to rise, but struggles in
vain He has lost the fight.
There are some who are making a
losing fight for life that can appreciate
this those whose lungs are diseased.
With every tick Of the watch, they know
that they are being counted out.
The great question is how can a quick
against diseasei Many who have asked
answer in the use Of DIR. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. 1t cures bronchitis,
obstinate, deep-seated coughs, hemor-
rhage, night sweats, emaciation, and
other conditions which if neglected or
unskilfully treated may find 4 fatal
termination in consumption.
-When ! commenced taking Dr. Pierce,s
Golden Medical Discovery, : writes Nj. John r
very low with a cough and would at times spit
up blood was not able to do any work af all.
was weak and my head vAs dizzy. The FIRST
bottle took did me so much good that had
faith in II and continued until I had taken
twelve bottles Now I do not look like nor feel
like the same man as was year ago People
could live can thankfully say that am
entirely cured OF a disease from which had II
not been for your wonderful Discovery would
have died
There are cures behind every claim
made for the Discovery which no
-just as good medicine can show.
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cleanse
the bowels and stimulate the slugKish
liver.
Cañon City record., 1903-01-15

Il am ready replied Nadia.
Even to throw yourself into the wa
ter when tell your
whenever you tell me-"
Have confidence In me. Nadia"
.I have indeed
The Tartar boats were now only a
hundred feet distant They carried n
detachment OF Bokharian soldiers on
their way 20 reconnoiter round Omsk.
I The ferryboat was still two lengths
from the shore. The boatmen redou-
bled their efforts. Michael himself seiz-
ed pole and welded II with superhu-
man strength. II he could land the
tarantass and horses and dash on with
them. there was some chance of escap-
Ing the Tartars. who were not mount
ed.
But ali their efforts were In vain.
The soldiers from the first boat shout
ed.
Michael recognized the Tartar war
cry. which is usually answered by lying
dat on the ground.
As neither he nor the boatmen obeyed
this Injunction. a yolley was let fy
among them. and two OF the horses
were mortally wounded.
AT the next moment a violent blow
was felt. The boats had run into the
ferryboat
Come. Nadiar' cried Michael, ready
to jump overheard
The girl was about TO follow him
when u blow from a lance struck him.
and be was thrown into the water. The
current swept him away. His hand
raised for an instant above the waves.
and then he disappeared.
Nadia uttered II cry. but before she
had time TO throw berself after HIN
she was seized and dragged into one
OF the boats
In few minutes the boatmen were
killed and the ferryboat was left To
drift away while the Tartars continued
TO descend the Irish.