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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-10-14
WE HAVE A BOYCOTT.

As will be- scen by a list published
elsewhere LewistOwn in enjoying a
boycott. Whether this was at the in
stigation or suggestion of Daniel Nc
Donald or mol We are o advised. The
boycott. declared Illegal in some
cases where a test has been made. Is
one OF the modern methods of organ.
lied labor of carrying a point, or a
weapon used in retaliation for losing
a contention. In this instance II has
the latter significance.
In very recent years the boycott
has been discouraged b. prominent
labor leaders and is rarely ever re-
sorted to as a means OF redress or re.
venge.
That ii should be attempted here in
Lcwistown is another instance of the
ignorance and shortsightedness OF un.
wise leadership, for il will prove an
absolute failure.
There is no one SO dull that he an
not comprehend the meaning OF the
list published. II mean that the
firms named are on the fair list, as
lhe union terms il ana those in like
business in the city whose names do
not appear are on the unfair list.
II Is presumed that every member
of the union is instructed to give all
Ol his trade 10 those on the list, try
AMI induce others TO do so, and TO do
all he can generally to iniurr the oh.
iects OF their ~displeasure,
Now. this is an instrument that cuts
both ways. II is a game that affords
an opportunity for a good many play
ers, 1t may not seriously affect tn,
irresponsible blow.hard or agitator
He Is a bird OF passage; here today
and somewhere else tomorrow. BHI
it may have a serious effect upon
those who expect to make Lewistowr
their permanent home.
That some Inc were used with
ou' authority is readily shown; tina
others have thoughtlessly yielded L
this species of blackmail is no doub
true.
These methods will not work II
LewistOwn and the sooner il is dis
covered the better 1t will be for or
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-10-14
ganized labor and all others RESPONSE
BILE for their undertaking.
THE CONTEST IN NEW YORK.

Truth is a stranger to the Butte
Miner. hence any statement II makes
can be looked upon with suspicion.
Speaking of the contest in New York
City It says:
Although the Republican party has
condemned the policy of fusion In ey.
cry state in the union. as a violation
of political principles and as a conces.
sion Of right to wrong. it has seen fit
In Greater New York to adopt that
policy in the hope of preventing the
success OF the Democracy"
From the above II will be seer how
easy It is for a Clark paper to apol-
ogize for anything that stands for
corruption and shame. The move
ment for good government in New
York two years ago was a non.parti.
san citizens movement and il Is the
same today. Neither state nor ma.
tional politics cut any figure in the
contest. While Mr.. Low is a Republi.
can-Edward NJ. Grout for comptroll-
or and Charles d. Fornes for presi.
dent of the board of aldermen are
Democrats. The latter were placed
on the citizens ticket two weeks ago
and last week accepted the nomina.
ton on the Tammany ticket. headed
by Mcclellan, an act Of perfidy and
dishonor that would not be tolerated
and other men have been named to
fill their places on the citizens tick
1T.
The fight in New York City is not
to prevent the success uf the Democ.
racy" unless il be conceded that it
stands for thieyery. blackmail, graft.
hush-money and all other species of
crime in the nations metropolis. and
Judging from the past. it may be true.
There is no reason to believe that
George b.. Mcclellan rs any better
than Van Wyck, whose administration
was rotten to the core. Mcclellan
would have very little influence with
the forces that elected him. He is a
mere figurehead running on his faith.
er's name. But he is likely to be elect
ed. The enemies OF decent and or
derby government have been laying
the fires for months, while Their,
is apathy. Indifference and envy
among the reform forces of two year:
ago. It is a difficult matter to keel
Tammany down. not because IL /!
good, but because II is bad and hal
the votes TO deliver. II is almost too
much to hope that Mr.. Low will sue
coed himself and that the chief cit.
OF the nation will again declare fol
good government, but such may pos
sibly be the result.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-10-14
A FEW SHEEP SALES.
Good Prices Are Paid for Choteau
County Stock.

Good Prices Are Paid for Choteau
County Stock.
One OF the big sheep deals of the
season is the sale of the Bourne &
Hamilton eve outfit. consisting of
about 1000 head, the deal including
about $50 bucks, at 81 per head. The
sheep will be wintered by their form
err owners in the Sweet Grass hills
at so cents per head. Bourne & Ham
ilton propose to go into the sheep
business again next year by bring
ing in several thousand ewes from
Oregon.
A deal in lambs is reported from
Hinsdale, A. j.. LANCE having sold
about $500 head to c. II. Merrill at
S1.50.
Simpson Bros. who are located
north of Havre. have sold to eastern
parties about 1000 head of lambs
and 1000 wethers. but the price Is moi
stated.
A. e. McLeish. of this city. has
purchased from Geo. w. Moore about
$500 wethers, mostly 2.year-olds. al
$40 per head. They are said to be
an exceptionally good lot of stuff.
Z. Fogarty, OF Sand Cliffs, has sold
about 1000 yearling wethers to
Moore Bros. and Col. J. III. Rice has
sold to A. Beckstead. of Havre, about
$500 ewes. No price reported II
either case.
A deal in 2-year-old ewes is report
ed from Meagher county, 2,lOO heaC
changing hands at $3.50.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-10-14
LABOR,

Any attempt on the part of Mr.. Nc.
Donald or the local agitators to dis.
tort facts regarding the recent strike
or TO prove that the business men of
Lewistown are opposed to organized
labor, will avail them nothing.
The issue is clearly defined and set
forth in the address OF the Citizens
Alliance recently issued.
There is no opposition to an order.
ly conducted union. The right to or
ganize is conceded. But if unprincip-
led and irresponsible men are chosen
as leaders, or by intrigue and cum
ming get into a position to dictate a
policy or course of procedure which
brings odium upon such union then
an entirely different question is in
VOWED.
II is an undeniable ract that the
rule of might instead OF right prevails
in many parts of the United States
today. Power has been abused to
such an extent that a reaction is set
ting in. When men become indiffer-
ent as 20 the profits realized by tho
employer and are willing to press
their demands even to the formers
financial ruin they become a danger
to the community and to the nation.
No true and honest labOring man or
mechanic desires TO bring about such
a result. But II is being done. In
the drag net used To get every man
possible into the unions to increase
their numerical strength very little
attention or thought has been given
TO skill or moral character. The re.
suit has been that a great many nm
ions contain members who are not fai
removed from the criminal class
They are not wanted by employers oil
contractors and by their utter worth
lcssness reflect injuriously upon the
really good. fair and honorable men
In the organization to which they be
long.
Naturally. deprived of work, the.
have nothing else 10 do but fill theil
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-10-14
THE a FAIR.

Those of our citizens who attended
the state fair speak very highly of the
exhibits and the entertainment fca-
lures provided. For the first effort the
interest taken by exhibitors was
praiseworthy.
The weather for the first two days
could not be called auspicious but
for the balance OF the week il was
indeed fair weather.
The races As a whole were good
and. of course, a great feature of the
fair.
Thursday being Butte and Amazon.
la day, twelve thousand people were
on the grounds. probably the lagest
crowd that eve assembled in Montana
save, perhaps, President R~oosevelt's
reception in Butte last spring.
Governor Toole's address was a fell
icitous n and it, together with the
varied character of the exhibits at
the fair. were sufficient to convince
anyone OF the wonderful resources of
Montana, both developed and unde-
veloped. Ample proof was given that
Montana is abundantly able to pro-
duce nearly all Of the products Of the
farm that her people consume. II the
state and county fairs AROUSE state
pride and encourage greater effort in
this direction they will % have been
held in vain.
The citizens Of Helena did every
thing possible for the comfort of the
crowd and all were well entertained
Thus ended the first state fair. May
all others prove as successful.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-10-14

II is 4 matter of regret that Fergus
county did no have an exhibit Of
farm products at the state fair.
Though comparatively young in agri.
culture this county can hold its own
with sister counties when it comes TO
rare products of the soil, such as Ger
Gals and vegetables. In fruits We are
yet in the experimental stage and will
no compete for prizes for some years
90 come. With "A railroad completed
70 the enter Uf the comfy. Fergus
should have an agricultural exhibit
al the state fair mex year. No doubt
the business mems association Of
iewistown will take up the matter
and see that Fergus county is not neg
l,cted In the matter of exhibits at
future meetings of the state fair.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-10-14
5ONE FOOD

Soft and crooked bones mean
bad feeding. Call the disease
rickctS if yea want to. lie
growing child must Cat Il
right food ior growth. Ene~
must have bone food, bloc!
must have blood food and 80
on through the list.
SCOTS Emulsion is the risi.t
treatment for soft bones in
children. Littlcdoses everyday
give the stiffness and shape
( at healthy bones should have.
Bow legs become straighter,
u sc Joints grow stronger and
urmncSS comes to the soft
Il IDS.
Wrong food caused the
trouble. Rightfood will cureit
In thousands of cases Scott >
Emalsion has proven to be the
.sGt food for soft bones in
childhood.
Send for free sample.
@COTT g. BOVINE. Chemists.
p-Ai5 Pearl Street. New York.
soc. and 500 all druggists.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-10-14

of years, thus saving the expense
which frequent changes entail. Il is
true that the world moves" along ed
vocational lines as in other respects.
But there are many worthless text
books on the market just the same
and there is danger of laying aside
the books used a generation ago be-
cause of a fad or the novelty of hav-
ing something new. Some OF the new
works do not compare we'll with the
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-10-14
Confessions of a Priest.

Rev. John S. Cox. of Wake, Ark.
writes: For II years | suffered from
yellow jaundice. consulted a num-
Der of physicians and tried all sorts
of medicines. but got no relief. Then
| began the use OF Electric Bitters and
feel that | am now cured of a disease
that had me in its grasp for IL years"
If you want a reliable medicine for
liver and kidney trouble, stomach dis
order or general debility, get Electric
Bitters. It's guaranteed by ID. B. Nor
ris. Only soc.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-10-14

The elegant display OF Montana APP
pies in the LewistOwn markets should
encourage our farmers 10 greater ef-
fort in their culture. II apples. plums
and grapes can be- grown in jefferson
county there is no reason why they
'anuut hp grown in this county.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-10-14

If 2:l9 is the best trotting time
made at the state fair il is only one
second better than the time made by
Mr.. Crowley's horse. Eta ". on the
L.ewistown track, when the mare was
not urged to do her best. However.
better time may have been made at
Helena and escaped our observation.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-10-14

The display Of Montana apples at
the state fair was a surprise to every
one. The west side made the most
'reditahlc showing, but apples can be
raised IN every county of the state il
care is taken as regards the immcdi.
ate location of orchards. Fergus
county viii eventually raise mis- fruit
IN great quantity.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-10-14

How docs IL hanneu that Nassachu-
setts Democrats held a state conven-
ion without mentioning George Fred
Williams. Has he gone To the pOlit.
ical hone yard with Bryan, Tnwno ct
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-10-14

-rh" third test of Prof. Langley's
anrshIP results In failure. Although
The inventor still has faith in his
craft he is not planning any cxcur-
sions 70 Europe or to the Pacific coast.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-10-14

Should Mr., Mcclellan be elected
mayor b. "a good round majority dem.
ocrats. whatever Republicans nay
say, will feel confident OF carrying
New York AGAINST President Roose-
welt q year from next month. for The
old saying thal, las New York goes
80 goes the nation" is still in full
force and uncct-Guttp Miner.
lnaSmuch as the Republicans never
carry New York City in a national
election the Success uf Mcclellan
would not mcan anything. There is
40 danger Of President Roosevelt los.
ing the state. New York is no long
.'r a pivotal state in national elections
Should the trusts strive to defeat
Roosevelt in that state the fact would
give him the electoral totes OF states
which are naturally Democratic.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-10-14

And there were Montana peaches
IN exhibition at the state fair. Think
Of that. The idea that Montana can.
not raise anything but hades is being
rnpidlN nNnlOleh.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-10-14

To the Democrat nominee for gov.
ernor OF Massachusetts The prrsim-
mons are far ont nj your reach. my
dear Castor
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-10-14

Minnie llualy must De- the most
popular CIR in Montana Just at pres.
ent. Al least her name appears most
Frequently in print.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-10-14

If you listen you IAN hear the wills
tie on the Montana construction train
on a quiet morning or evening.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-10-14

Dan Mcdonald is like the famous
general Dt old who deliberately march.
ed up hill and jusr as deliberately
marched down again.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-10-14

Possibly If some Of the agitators
had fewer saloons to partonize they
might pay their legitimate bills.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-10-14

Considerable complaint Is heard
from patrons Of the public schools
because of the change in tho text
books, necessitating the expenditure
of considerable money in some in
stances to secure the new books. No
doubt some OF the old hooks were
about as worthless as they we'll could
he and there was demand for a
change. But it should not be- a diffi,
cult matter to secure books that are
highly approved by noted educators
and when obtained used for a period
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-10-14
FL Pagado.

Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs
and colds and prevents pneumonia.
Take no substitutes. For sale by E.
+. McKechnie.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-10-14

Who will look after this country
while Mr.. Bryan is sojourning in Eu,
rope
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-10-14
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
John N. YROOMAN, Editor and Proprietor.
aALSEY R. WATSON, Business Manager,
LEwIsTowN. MONT. Oct. "A. 1905

This would have been a good week
70 hold a fair
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-10-14

For a convict out on bail sam
Parks cut considerable ice al Den.
yer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-29

I've wandered to the Village. Tom. I've sat beneath the tree, Upon the school-house playground, which shell tered you and me: But none were there to greet me, Tom and few left to know, That played with us upon the grass. some twenty years ago. The grass is just as green. Tom. barefooted Were sporting just as we did then, with spirits just as gay;
 coated oer with snow, Afforded us a sliding place, just twenty years ago. The old school-house is altered some; the benches are replaced By ones, very like the same old pen- knives had defaced: But the same old bricks are in the wall, the bell swings to and fro, Its music, just the same, dear Tom, twas twenty years ago. The boys were playing some old game, be- heath the same old tree I have forgot the name just now-you've played the same with me On that same spot; twas played with knives by throwing-so and so: The loser had task to do. there. twenty years ago. The rivers running just as still: the willows on its side Are larger than they were. Tom: the stream appears less wide: But the grapevine swing is ruined now, where once we played the beau. And swung our sweethearts-pretty girls-just twenty years ago The spring that bubbled meath the hill close by the spreading beech. Is very low-twas once so high that could almost reach: And, kneeling down to get a drink. dear Tom. I started SO, To see how sadly had changed. since twenty years ago Near by the spring. upon an elm, you know I cut your name, Your sweetheart's just beneath 1t, Tom, and you did mine the same; Some heartess wretch has peeled the bark twas dying. sure but e'ow. Just as that one, whose name you cut, died twenty years ago My lids have long been dry. Tom, but tears came in my eyes: I thought of her loved so well-thcse early broken ties I visited the old churchyard. and took some flowers to strow Upon the graves of those we loved, some twenty years ago. Some are in the churchyard laid--some beneath the sea; But few are left of our old class excepting you and me; And when our time shall come. Tom, and we are called to go. I hope they'll lay where played, just twenty years ago.
 A J. GAULT
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-29
DzomuIsiOn is on Sale by All Druggists.

as she regarded the conservation of force the procession of the equinoxes, the nebu- Iar hypothesis. metempsyhcosis or any other great mystery. She then looked at nm With the same admiration with which savage looks at aeteIegram instrument or COW looks at a comet. Wasn't Jack wonderful? There was admiration on l1ntfe sides. Jack admired Gwendolyn he cause She was so helplessly ignorant. To nave charge Of such a lump of ignorance. or, rather, of such bunch of ignora nces niled him with the greatest Appreciation or ms own powers and with a tremendous sense of responsibility. Meanwhile Gwen ooiyn may have been through a business college herself. At any rate, she has been through high schol. She knows that ex- pert accounting, while difficult and hon. orable thing, is hot a superhuman or evan Superteminine accomplishment She could do a little acconnting herself if necessary. She has eaten another TannIe rom the tree of knowledee Anotber
 Eden is lost. She appreciates her hus- Dand work now because it is what if is not because she doesn't know what it is Ana the ola relationship of appealing ie ehorance on the one side and imposing knowledge on the other has to be abape doned. 'e @oaii
 The ultimate result-one cannot baIn ghuddering at twill be that women U,iii nave lost the power to attract men hv inc baby stare and men will be unable to ato tract women by their superior knowinp ness. A man will have to find somethins to like in "a woman besides her curious and lovable feminine inability to under. stand, and woman will have to find something to like in Q man besides his strong and convincing masculine hold on the facts of reaT life.
 Isn't this dreadful?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-29
Rough on Farmers.

St. Louis Globe-Democrat (Rep.)
 Nothing has happened in the present Legislature that will cause more surprise than the vote of the Senate Appropria- tions Committee to cut out altogether the appropriation of $42, 900 for the Board of Agriculture and of $20O0 for the State Board of Horticulture. Never before were these important interests sighted. II is said that he State Boards named are of no practical benefit. If that statement IS true. the fault is not in the subjects or agriculture and horticulture. They were never of more moment to Missouri than at the present time. Last year Missouri was the banner corn State. It has more in the T-nion and it's broad belts of young peach orchards are gaining national fame. Many outside investors are buying farm ing and fruit lands in this State and re- moving here as their future home. Mis- souri's products of the soil never stood higher in general estimation; How is 1t. then. that the Senate committee decides the two State Boards to be unworthy of further support?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-29
CHAPTER IT


 Now Bobs." said London, do you think that you understand what you are to do?"
 "Yes, sir." answered the boy looking at the blue goggles which hid the eyes of his questoner. 'I am to go through the small window. drop down inside and unlock the door, which is at my left hand side.'
 Right. Bobs; you are a smart boy" He patted him on the back encourage ingly and scrutinized his face as he did so. The strange look was there, though the others did not notice it.
 Let us all take a drink on the strength of it." broke in Shorty. a stumpy | little keen-faced man.
 You fellows are welcome. but you know I never drink anything except at meals, so you will have to let me out" Queer, isn't It, for one of your na- tion to take so little?" asked the other, as he filled his own glass.
 Perhaps so, my friend, but I need all my wits to carry out these great enter prises of ours. and 1t will not do for us to be caught mapping"
 When shall we make the gamer" asked Reddie. lingering the book in his pocket.
 q think that tomorrow night will be . I find. and undoubtedly the butler and footman will drink up the remains of the wine and that should make them sleep a bit heavier than usual"
 Tomorrow night. then. We meet here at mldnight?'
 Yes. no earlier is of any use. You will bring Bobs with you, l take it?" Yes. I'll take care of him safe enough He Is too valuable to part with"
 Ut Is pleasant to see an uncle so de- voted to his nephew as you are, Red die"
 Shut up. will you and stow your gab I'm tired of such talk"
 "Ar right. man. only don's get angry because l appreciate your devotion"
 They all got up after this, and put ting on their coats and hats stole quiet ly downstairs and out into the street, The Englishman turned the first corner and was lost In the crowd. Railing a passing hanson he gave an address and later let himself in with a passkey at the door of a quiet-looking house on a side street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-29

climb up the rope and disappear: wher, the mahatmas roam about unhridled, where even Madam Blavatsky was able te materialize a teacup at an afternoon pie mic. and where one of the bloodiest warl in history was caused by the use of greas. ed cartridges. who can tell what will hap pen? From Calcutta to Peshawar. and from Madras to Bombay all India Is dis turbed by the bald and uncrowned King on the rupee. The native Is a simple child of nature who will stand many things, but a bald and bare-headed emperor ia a little too much.
 The punka walla will stand foggingf but he rebels at the new rupee. You can tan the hide of Dunga Din with im' munty but don't ask him to obey King who appears uncovered in public or he i'd apt to draw his knife