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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-12-02
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J. f. Acly and wife were visitors
from Philbrook last Friday.
Judith Hardware Co. for robes.
Carl A. Erickson was over from
Forest Grove the latter part of the
week.
DIR. A. H. Russell, dentist, Main St..
one block east Of court house.
Arthur Clifford and D. l.. Tyler. of
Mcdonald creek, were in the city on
Thursday.
II you want the best heater made
see w. S. Smith.
Mrs. Dan whalen, OF whalen. came
in Friday to see her daughter, who is
attending school in this city.
Go to the Waite rooming house. the
best in the city. Over the Mcdonnell
building.
j. A. woodson left Friday for White
Sulphur Springs. where he spent
three or four days on business.
Charles Elliott and Sam Shaw. of
near Harlowton. were business visit.
ors to this city yesterday,
Jim SINNERS place.
II. p. lmislund came up from Grass
Range Wednesday of last week and
on Thanksgiving Mr.. and Mrs. Imis.
lund were the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Brassey. Mrs. lmislund had
been in Lewistown for some days.
A car load Of storm doors and win
dows have just been received by the
Montana Lumber company,
w. Z. Reppy. of Boulder, Colo, and
A. II. Mcconnell and +. r. McCon-
nell. of Alliance, Neb., are in this city
and vicinity this week looking up
ranch locations. They like the coun.
try and think it offers many opportun-
tiles to those desiring TO make profit.
able investments in ranch properties.
w. S. Smith is giving reduced prices
OF all kinds of cook and heating
stoves.
The old Spotted Horse mill has
been lately dismantled and the iron
is being shipped to other parts. Two
car loads have already been shipped
to the Western Iron Works of Butte
and another car is being loaded at the
present time. There will be several
car loads of the iron. a part OF which
will be shipped to Minneapolis.
Only a small amount of our entire
millinery stock left. You can buy any.
thing in this line at almost your own
price. Golden Rule.
Arthur l.. d'Autremont has purchas.
ed the interest of his partner. l.. l..
Warden. in The Fad" shoe store and
will in the future run the business
alone. Mr.. Warden is at present
working on the abstract books being
gotten out by Wright Bros. He has
several good positions in Lewistown
offered him and has no intention OF
leaving the city.
Just received by the Montana Lum-
Der company, a a load of storm
doors and windows.
The beet sugar factory installed
this year in Raymond, Alberta. Can
ada, is one of the best in the west
and although 1t was in operation but
Is days this year, it manufactured
three-quarters of a million pounds OF
raised in the country contiguous to
Raymond are among the finest raised
in the world, averaging over l6 pei
cent sugar.
Call at the First and Last Chance
and try some Of Alec. Branson's fine
liquors and cigars. A free hot lunch
served every Saturday night.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-12-02
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OF DRUGS
OF MEDICINE
OF EFFORT
OF RESULTS

You can travel many miles,
through many states and you
will find few drug stores that
equal ours. There seems to
be an indefneable something
about our store which makes
our patrons loyal to us. They
are always telling theirfriends
and acquaintance about our
store. We will not attempt
to explain tive simply try to
conduct our drug store in
such a way that our patrons
will feel as they do. That's
everything. 1t is the same
ceiling that you have toward
your family physician. Of
course we desire to increase
our list of patrons. AS soon
as new customers know our
store they become loyal. We
invite you to come to us for
al your drug store goods.
DeIZe1 Drug Co.
The Leading Drug Store.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-12-02
MISCELLANEOUS.

HIDES AND PELTS-CASH PAID
by Bryant Bros. Main street.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-12-02
FOR SALE.

A STEEL TOWER WIND MILL, IS
feet high; good as new; $35, pur-
chaser to take wind mill down. Just
the thing for stock ranch or farm.
Apply at this office.
YOUNG PIGS; r. e. HAMILTON.
Lower Spring creek, Lewistown.
9-23-tf
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$3.50 Reward.

ror the conviction of anyone guilty
of cutting or tearing down fence be.
longing to
r. z. HAMILTON. or
r. s. HAMILTON.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-12-02
I Gown, County AND state +
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Subscribers failing to receive their
papers will please notify this office,
that the cause may be investigated
and reported to the proper authorities.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-12-02
LOST.

ONE GRAY GELDING, WEIGHING
about 1850 branded thus
On right shoulder and
On left shoulder. One bay
gelding, weighing about
$50 pounds, branded thus ] B on left
SHOULDER and left thigh. Five dollars
reward for information leading to re-
every. Dark Horse Stables, Lewis
town. 11-25-tf
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FOR RENT.

A GOOD OFFICE BUILDING ON
corner of Fourth avenu and Ju-
neaux street. Apply to d. E. Hemp
hill. 11-4-tf
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-09
IMPORTANT DECISION
FOR MINE OPERATORS

DANNILLE, H., April Sin the Cir
cult court today, by instructing the
jury to find for the defendant, Judge
Thompson decided a novel case of
great Importance to the coal interests
in Illinois and Indiana. Daniel Smoot.
who is a land owner near Fairmont.
this county. by deed sold the coal un-
der the surface of his land to the Con
solidated Coal company of st. Louis,
the price secured by the company for
the sulphur rock taken from the
coal under his land.
Since it has been discovered that
sulphur rock" is of great commercial
value and is being extensively used
in the production of sulphnric acid.
the companies have been carefully
saving and shipping it to the firms
engaged in the manufacture of the
acid. Smoot based his suit on the
ground that in his deed he only con
veyed the coal, not the sulphur rock
in the coal
Judge Thompson stated in his deci-
sion that the question to be decided
was whether the deed given by Mr.
Smoot was conveyance OF real estate
and he held that it was. The convey
ance of the coal, he considered, EN-
braced everything contained in the
coal whether sulphur rock. gold OF
silver ore. A motion for new trial
was overruled and an appeal taken
by plaintiff.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-09
DEMOCRATS WIN ENTIRE
TICKET AT SllVERTON

Special Telephone to The Herald:
SlLNERTON, Colo, April S.-The
straight Democratic ticket headed by
Nat Ballou for mayor was elected by
majorties ranging from "a to 1874, Sam
Morris for nightwatchman receiving
the lowest number of votes. Ballou's
majority was 116 The Republicans
had no ticket in the field, working
with the Democrats against the So
cialists in most instances Fully one
thousand dollars changed hands on the
result, bets being made on the basis
of every Democrat being elected.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-09
GEORGIA TRAVELLING MEN.

SAVANNAH, Ga, April S.-Georgia
knights Of the grip" members of the
state division of the Travellers Protec-
tive association are gathered here
from all sections OF the state and the
annual convention Of the order. which
will be in session through the remain
der of the week. promises to be the
banner gathering in the history OF the
organization. Nearly every city In the
state is represented among the visl-
tors and as many OF the delegates are
accompanied by their wives and fami-
lies the occasion Is a most enjoyable
one. The formal opening takes place
this evening in the Savannah theater
where addresses of welcome VIII be
delivered and responded to and a
quantity OF routine business transact
ed. While matters Of business will oc
cupy considerable time the program
has been so arranged that the visitors
will have ample opportunity to enjoy
| the many features OF entertainment
provided by the members OF the ioca
post
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-09
CYCLONE IN
ALABAMA COUNTY

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, April S.-Cy-
clone passed over the country north
of Huneyville, Cullman county, early
this morning First reports say that
twelve people were killed and twenty
FIVE were injured. Six members of
one family are reported among the
dead Wires are down in the dis
trict
The path off the storm was narrow
but II played havoc with thirty farm
houses Thus far thirteen persons
are known to be dead and score in
jured That many bodies have been
picked up. Among the dead are Hen
ry Mccoy. farmer, wife, and hve
children. The entire family were
asleep when the house was blown
down. John Griffin and son were also
killed together with four others, whose
names have not yet been learned.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-09
KING CHRISTIAN is EIGHTY-FivE

COPENHAGEN, April S.-Every-
where throughout the fifteen thousand
miles of the kingdom Of Denmark
flags were flying today and there was
feasting and rejoicing in celebration
of the eighty-fifth birthday of King
Christian. While the masses are
frankly opposed to the kings policy
of political conservatism-the most re
cent Illustration Of their opposition
was the election OF radical socialist
as burgomaster of this city--they en-
tertain for the king personally genu-
inc affection and spirit Of loyalty that
never fails to manifest itself on the oc-
casion of his birthday.
The streets OF the capital were
crowded today and in the square
fronting the Amalienborg palace sew
eral thousand people constantly
cheered the king. who. in response.
appeared on the balcony with his
daughters Extensive celebrations
were held also throughout Denmark.
They included military parades and
feasung
The king, who Is in quite good
health. WAS made happy by the pres
ence OF Emperor William OF Germany
and the various members OF the kings
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-09

we VIII never get rid of the coyote
pests on the ranges because they have
SO much sense. 1t Is almost impossi-
BILE to entrap them because thew ora
Always on the guard They know
wheh man has gun as well as he
uoes' They seem to understand this
better than human being. | have
uriVen across my ranch with a gun
III the bottom of my buggy and the
coyotes would keep well out of range
nut II had left the gun behind thew
would come right up and attack nv
uos Not long ago two Sinking Gov
otes came within two hundred Yards
of me and when my dog. which was
tenderfoot. ran out to give them bat.
tle they chewed it up pretty badly
before could get to them.
The ranchmen in my neighborhood
nave ABOUT quit trying TO poison coy
otes for they have learned that is i'm
possible These wary brutes have
learned that 1t II they come across
nice piece of meat accldently thcy
must not eat IT. They know that II
they get anything to eat they must
chahce a gun and that food lying
around the ranches is intended for
their destruction. The coyotes Ia
the thief and the tramp Of the range.
Dogs are to them what the policemen
are to tramps and there is feud he
sNefns tbfntne ffIlsyGr' sluu Ur THE Wind
so That dog cannot scent, and many
other little tricks that only n train.
ed ranchmen knows.
When all the conditions are favor.
able the coyote will sneak down upon
the corral and carry on enough meat
10 last for awhile For the next few
days a coyote can not be seen for
miles around. Like a thief or a
highwayman it knows that 1t must
Keep out of sight for awhile after one
OF these raids and does so. There ia
sort or organization among them.
Just as there is an understanding
among tramps the world over. They
seem to know that they are Ishmael-
ties and must hang together or they
VIII all hang separtely once shot
a coyote at a distance of three-ouar.
ters of mile. 1t was by mere ac-
dent' happened to give the gun the
risht pitch above the animal and when
sravitation pulled the ball toward
earth 1t struck the coyote at vital
point. The force of the bullet was
greatly weakened by the time Of Its
arrival upon the brute. but striking
at tender spot laid II out.-Field
and Farm.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-09
TO CONVENE IN DETROIT.

DETROIT. Mich. April S.-Arrange-
ments are rapidly nearing completion
for the ninth annual convention of the
National Municipal league which is to
lie held at the Hotel Cadillac in this
city, the latter part OF this month
Application for hotel accommodations
indicate that the gathering will be at
tended by delegates from all the large
cities of-the east and middle west BY
invitation OF President Angel of the
University of Michigan it has been ar
ranged to hold one session of the con
vention at Ann Arbor. The remain
ing sessions will be held in Philhar
monte hall in this city
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-09
RESULTS RATHER
MIXED AT OURAY

Special Telephone to The Herald:
OURAY, Colo. April S-The result
of the election yesterday is pretty
well mixed, being about evenly divided
between nominees on the Taxpayers
and NonPartisan tickets. with one
elected on the Citizens ticket. The
Socialists did not elect a man. Scott
was eltSGi. enltS,.i.-...r 'neye" ~, , IN. the
Hosmer on the Non.Partisan ticket
was elected marshal by II over
Knous; Bradshaw was elected attor-
ney by 225 majority; Hugh Campbell
police magistrate over Pard Hum
phries by one majority; Ed. Atwood
was elected street commissioner over
Dupraw by II; Dave Frakes for city
clerk had 500 majority, while Mrs
Mary Shanks for treasurer had about
as large a majority.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-09
DESPERATE
PRISONERS
AT BAY

DENVER Colo, April Sin some
manner unknown, four of the most no
torious convicts in the county jail Sc
cured revolvers during the night. and
this morning when Guard Murphy
went TO release the prisoners, he was
ordered into a cell. The prisoners
then forced the other guards into cells
and attempted to escape. A fire alarm
was turned in by some of the attend
ants and the jail surrounded with fire
men and policemen. The armed pris-
oners are now in the south wing,
Chief Armstrong claims he will order
order an assault unless the men i'm
mediately surrender. The four con
victs are Tom Ballon, Red Price, Gar
field Snyder and Tom Talbot.
The four prisoners surrendered at
II o'clock and are now in dungeon.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-09

| family, Including Queen Alexandra of
England and the Dowager Czerina of
Russia In fact. no fewer than sixty
members of the Danish royal family
were present at the palace for the oc-
casion and took part in the gayeties,
which included reception at noon by
the king. family dinner, and in the
evening an entertainment, with a con
cert by the singers of the Royal thea
ter. His majesty was the recipient of
gifts and messages of congratulation
from most of the royal personages of
Europe.
King Christian TX. of Denmark, who
is eighty-five years old today, is the
oldest secular sovereign of any inde-
pendent state of the world. and this
year he Will complete the fortieth year
of his royal service. He is connected
through the marriage of his children
with the rulers of other European
governments, his eldest daughter be-
ing the Queen of England, his second
son being the King OF Greece, his sec
ond daughter being the widow of the
Car Alexander Of Russia, and his
''hhStoh ooi pTlu-
cess of the Orleans fanny of France
His majesty was born April s, 1918
He is the fourth son of the late Duke
Wilhel of Schleswig- Hoist elm Sender
burg -Glucksburg and of Princess Lou
Use of Hesse-Castle. He was appoint
ed to the succession of the crown of
Denmark by the treaty of London May
S, 1852, and by the Danish law of sue
cession July 8. 1858. He succeeded to
the throne on the death of King Fred
erick VII, Nov. Is, 1863. In 1912 he
married Princess Louise, daughter of
Landgrave Wilhelm of Hesse- Cessel,
and whose death n year ago came as
an irreparable shock to the aged mon
arch
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-09
FINDS slcHes IN RUBBISH PILE
Kansas Farmer Digs UP $4,000 in
Bends Buried by Insane Man.

SENECA. Kans., April S.--Howard
l.. CASTOR, farmer. brought SIS, 900
in government bonds TO town today
He found them in rubbish pile on
farm which he rented recently. The
farm belongs TO the estate of w. l..
Maxwell who was placed in an asy-
lum for the insane four years ago.
Maxwell came here from Saugerties,
n. Y. twelve years ago. After his re-
moyal CASTOR rented the farm. Sew
eral days ago the later found the
bonds carefully tied in protected
bundle. which had evidently been
covered with rubbish to conceal it.
The bonds were given to the agent of
the estate.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-09
CONDENSED ELECTION NEWS.

Cripple Creek went Republican.
Democrats won in st. Louis by
about 5000 majority
Pueblo elected Brown mayor by
several hundred majority.
Colorado Springs elected entire Re
publican ticket except treasurer by
large majorities.
J. f. Mcdonald, Republican, was
elected mayor of Leadville. Demo
Gratis elected majority OF councilmen.
Carter II. Harrison was reelected
mayor OF Chicago. The board of al
dermen now stands 80 Republicans to
80 Democrats. Republicans elected
executive officers except city treasur-
er
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-09
DOsLIN WILL MAKE
EUROPEAN TRIP

NEW YORK. April S.--Philip Do
bin, the selfcontessed perjuror in the
Congressman Lessler bribery case,
who was said to be broken down by
being ostracised by former associates
left the sanitarium where he has been
for the past fortnight. and, according
to an unverified report, recently re-
ceived fifteen thousand dollars, part
OF which will be used in a trip to Eu-
rope shortly. Before the investigation
in the submarine boat matter, Doblin
was without fianncial resources.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-09

pean nations of the dangers that es-
list in China and OF policy which he
says Will be fatal TO their commercial
relations. They are pouring arms
and ammunition into China in i'm.
mense quantities." said Count Cassini.
in the name of commerce and enter.
prise, and are evidently oblivious of
| the fact that these very arms will be
| used against themselves | have tried
again and again to draw attention to
this danger. | had many opportuni-
ties to note the state of Chinese mill
tary training before and during the
war with Japan in 1924. and can as
sure you that since that time China
has made tremendous strides forward
The armies of Europe; win not again
find themselves confronted with an lie.
norant and unframed rnbble under the
name of Chinese army as in the
past, and as soon as the Chinese learn
to use their weapons. as they are
learning fast. they will be most for
midable opponents. for they have no
fear of death. They win be among
the bravest troops in the world.
Therefore, the folly of European or
American merchants In pouring rifles
and cartridges into China in the name
of trade extension is nothing short of
criminal
There has been disposition to con
meet the empress dowager with the
coming outbreak Count Cassini did
not agree with this
''All through the Boxer outbreak"
he said the empress dowager was
the great restraining influence. 1t
was due to her, ard to her alone, that
the embassies We're not cut to pieces.
What could they have done, few hun
dreds in all, against the.a armed hordes
of many thousands who surrounded
them? The empress stretched forth
protecting hand over the ministers,
and this alone saved them.
Young Lu is not formidable. The
really formidable man is General Lung
Flu Hsiang. who is acting in harmony
with Prince Tuan. | think the real
danger will arise at the death of the
empress dowager She is great
woman, a remarkable woman. and one
who has been often misjudged and
harshly criticised in the west 1t
seems that the course of the present
dynasty is nearly run. The life of
dynasty in China is about 200 years,
and then there always comes a change
an invasion or revolution. The
Manchus have already outstayed their
time; they have been rulers of China
for $50 years, and the empress dowa-
ger is an old woman. especially in
China, where great age is very seldom
reached. She cannot live much long
er now and with hel death Will begin
a period of trouble, rnding. | think, in
the establishment OF a new dynasty"
.-,------------------s -s-s-ss.fsi- 81
sini whether he thought General Tung
Flu Hsiang would try to place Prince
Tuan's son upon the throne, or on tho
other hand would merely use him as
temporary puppet. and afterward come
out boldly as a founder of new dyn-
asty himself
1T is very difficult for us to Judge"
the ambassador replied but Tung Flu
Hsiang is very dangerous man. He
is a Mohammedan, and the Mohamme-
dams in China, who form a large sec
ton of the population, especially in
the western provinces. are great
power, much greater power than is
generally understood There is where
the real danger lies"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-09
BARGAINS.

ssoo.OO buys four room frame
mouse on 5th Ave. lot 25xI5O IT. Rents
ior $lo per month. Easy terms.
$4,000 buys four.room frame
lot 25x15o. Rents for IS per month,
Easy terms.
100000 buys a four-room frame
house. lot 25x15O, rents 800 per
month. Easy payments.
$2.250.00 buys ssx-room frame
house on the Boulevard, 2 full lots.
VIII rent for $50. Part cash balance
on time.
S2,S0O.O0 buys six-room brick
house. fine location. Rents for s25
per month.
Animss Valley Property.
200 acres choice land near Trimble
Springs $50 per acre. The owner
wants to sell and will make terms to
suit purchaser.
you contemplate purchasing a
home ascertain what can do for Won
II you want to sell, Will advertise
your property without charge. No
sale, no pay | get results and make
quick sales.
FRANK ELDREDGE,
Durango. Colo.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-09
BIG MAJoRITIEs FOR
CITIZENS TICKET

Special Telephone to The Herald:
TELLURIDE. April S.-The Citi-
zens' ticket won a big victory over the
Socialists yesterday, the latter elect
ing only one alderman. The highest
vote received by the Socialist candi-
dates was l75. running down to 1l3.
r. n. Rogers was elected mayor by a
vote OF $40 to l5l for the Socialist
candidate. and Vint IT, Rodgers was
elected clerk by n vote of 62l to 1863
for his opponent During the day it
was thought Kinniken. on the Socialist
ticket for city attorney. would be
elected, but the count showed Allen
elected by 213 1t was great knock
out for the Socialists.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-09
PROMINENT RED Cross
MEMBERS ARE FIRED

NEW YORK. April s.-Walter Phil
Inns of the Clara Carton inner board
OF control. and representing cara
Barton herself, issues an announce
ment. pushing from the membership
those members of the board known as
the Washington minority. who have
been irving to oust Miss Barton from
the presidency. Former Secretary Oh
State Foster. Former Secretary OF the
Navy Herbert and Mrs. Anna Roose-
welt Cowles. sister of the president
are among those fired.
Mr.. Phillips claims that they have
attempted to disrupt the organization
and says: This aggressive policy
has been adopted in order to end the
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-09
GENERAL
STRIKE
IN ITALY

RUNE, April S.-Despite the fact
that a general strike was ordered for
To-Day many shops have opened. Pub.
lr conyeyances are idle. exceptinp n
ie" trans run by municipal guards.
wealthy residents are moving into the
country until the exodus of foreign
visitors becomes general
Ihe municipal employees are divided
as 10 whether they shall join the
strikers. The government has called
upon the marines of the country to be
ihopiiiHed for duty within twenty-four
ho"rs. Three warships have also
Deen ordered to be in readiness.
mere are ten thousand strikers In
this city alone.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-09
OUTSIDE
ELECTION
RETURNS

GUTHRIE, Okla, April S.-There
We're many reversals of political adj
herents in yesterdays elections. In
Oklahoma City Ex-Governor Van Win
kle was elected mayor In Guthrie
Ex-Governor Barnes was elected may
or.
Both El Reno and Pawnee. usually
Democratic, went Republican. King
fisher, usually Republican, went Dem
cratic. Weatherford. Perry and Chan
dler went Democratic. The Republi-
cans carried Purcell