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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-22
GENERAL CURTIS HERE.
Conduct. the semi-AnnuaI inspection
of the Iowa Soldiers Home.

Conducts the Semi.AnnuaI Inspection
of the Iowa Soldiers Home.
Gen. N. NJ. Curtis, of Ogdensburg. N.
Y, assistant inspector general of nat
ional homes, for disabled volunteer SOL
diers and %soilors, arrived in the city
Tuesday evening from Minneapolis,
having spent Saturday in inspecting the
Minnesota state home at Minnehaha
Park.
General Curtis spent the day here for
the purpose of conducting h semi
annual inspection and muster. The
muster began directly after breakfast.
The inspection was not made as thoro
as usual, as the general had been over
the institution 10 often, to find every
thing in first-class shaps, that he does
not spend so much time in this branch
of the work.
General Curtis leaves for Grand Is
land, Neb., this evening.
Editor ". N. Thompson, of the Mon
tour Courier, was in the city Tuesday
afternoon.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11
WakefuI Children.

For a long time the two year old
child of Mr.. p. -. Mcpherson, SO n.
Tenth St. Harrisburg, Pa, would
sleep but two or three hours during
the early part of the night. which
made IL very hard for her parents.
Her mother concluded that the child
had stomach trouble, and gave her
half Of one of Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets. which quleted her
stomach and she slept the whole
night through. Two boxes of these
tablets have effected a permanent
cure and she is now we'll and strong.
For sale by c. II. Williams. Lewis
town and Gilt Edge.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11

al home and al more satisfactory prlc-
es averaging two cents a pound bet
Ter. The price 20 which wool has ao-
rsnced since our crop was sold shows
that the middle men have made a
profit that should have gone 70 the
growers and the minority that have
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11
Cautious Conscience.

The Captious Theologian-Are you
quite sure that this money in payment
for my salary is free from the faint Of
unsanctified hands and usesi l would
like to feel easy on the subject.
The Chairman Of the Church Com
mittee-I'm sure l can't say, Mr..
Skweemish. Some Of It looks as IL 1t
had gone through many hands and
been put to many uses. That $50 bill,
especially, appears as II it might have
a past. OF course II you have any
scruples about 1t we won't insist upon
your taking II. Good day.
The Captious Theologlan (hastily)-
IL believe I'll take the chances-and
the money.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11
The CLEVER BOYS.

Artie's such q clever boy;
He takes an egg. and you
Behold him make a pass or two
Before you In the air
A simple movement Of the wrist,
A sudden turn. a little twist
The egg 10 gone-but wheref
Ties. Artie's such a clever boy:
His tricks are truly great:
He draws nine dollars weekly: oh,
You can't keep genius down! . Yor
know
He might be getting eight
Tommy's such q clever boy:
His dancings something fine;
The girls make haste TO get In line
When he goes to the ball.
30 anxious are they not 10 miss
The rollicking in dreamy bliss
With him around the hall.
les. Tommys UGH a clever boy;
His dancing's grand. they say:
He's at the bundle counter, where
He's been since 80, but there
Must be a change some day.
Yreddy's such a clever boy,
Or so the girls declare;
His wit is very rich and rare;
His antics are immense.
It's fun 10 hear the songs he sings
And sit and hear him saying things
Too cute for any sense.
Yes. Freddy's such q clever boy
Among the girls. but at
The Office where he draws his pay
They give him eight a week and say
He isn't earning that.
g. Z. Kiser In Chicago Record-Herald.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11
Are Reducing Expenses.

THE present outlook is therefore, on
the whole encouraging enough 10 slim.
ulate every sheep man 70 Increased
effort TO reduce expenses. keep out OF
the hands OF the money lenders, de.
yclop the productive capacity Of the
lands they own. improve the stock,
reduce expenses in every way posi-.
BILE, for at the best there is only a mar
row margin Of profit.
ITO summarize the situation ar the
wool season Of 1902, IL is fair TO say
that il was the most satisfactory since
1899
while there was no boom In some
sections Of Eastern Montana, more
sheep and lambs were sent h. inc mar
kct than In 1891. when muttoI prices
were not considered high, sni Tho
prices this year were found 10 be lit
tie, If any better.
In most sections OF the state feed
war good and there Is a good supply
of hay for the approaching winter. A
Il result sheep feeding for the winter
market ON alfalfa and hay has re
cciycd more attention than ever be
fore. This is notably true ~ Choteau
Gallatin and Yellowstone counties.
OF Interest to Sheepmsn.
The report tells OF the poisonous
plant investigation in Montana, con
Quoted during 1892 by Professor V. X
Chestnut. assistant department bota
mist. a paper read by A. w. Bowe
at the meeting Of. the Northern Mon
tana Woolgrowers' association is civ
en.
In another portion Of the report sta
tiSlics regarding the world'G wool eli
are complied, giving the grand tota
OF the worlds product "a as 2.7ll ,66i
J7i pounds. The rules for the Guit
ancc of deputy sheep inspectors ar
set forth toward the end IF the rcpurI
as well as the railroad feeding paint
and grazing areas for heap Dcln
transported through the state, and d
rections for preparation Of shc'pdil
The new bounty law Is given togethe
with laws relating TO sheep inspection
penalties for the VI 'ation Of shee
laws and a list OF the ,la'e hoard =
, sheep commissioners uud deput
, sheep commissioners.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11

Giving II to Him Hot and Heavy.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11

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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11
,s,y School Children are sIekIy

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children,
used by Mother Gray. a nurse in Chlldren's
Home, New York, Break up Colds in ~ hours,
les, Teething Disorders, and Destroy Worms.
At all druggists, Csc. Sample mailed FREE.
Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy, NY.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11

al home and al more satisfactory prlc
es averaging two cents a pound bet
Ter. The price 20 which wool has ao-
rsnced since our crop was sold, shows
that the middle men have made a
profit that should have gone 10 the
growers and the minority that have
consigned have for once Jared best.
Loss by Poisonous Plants.
The loss resulting from sheep eat.
ing poisonous plants has often been
great and is always considerable. Re
cent investigations by experts sent
out by the general government have
thrown much light on this subject and
suggested some accessible and effect.
usl remedies and antidotes with whica
sheep men should be familiar at their
peril.
Our state was favored with an ear
ly and abundant growth Of grass the
past season from more timely, II not
more abundant rains and we have
again been favored with fewer and
less extensive prairie fires during the
autumn and early winter. This hss
materially helped 10 solve the question
Of winter feeding and though the
SHOWS have been % abundant than
usual in the mountains. with few *.
cep,ions. in the valleys and foothills.
stock has most Of the time found
something on the ranges. More at.el-
ton is paid each year 10 raising feed
for winter use 50 that II has not been
necessary 10 ship away SO many lambs
and sheep to be fed outside for mar
ket. But the demand for the hoEc
production Of winter feed s far more
receiving the attention IL deserves.
No small part Of our state has been
covered with forest reserves and il
seems 70 be the policy TO exclude
sheep from grazing thereon.
Outlook 10 Bright
1t must be recognized that our
state has about reached its capacity
in the amount Of stock it a sustain
on the natural growth Of the country.
But IL Is as certain as anything in the
future that the sheep industry is u
be q Of the permanent resources OF
the wealth and prosperity Of u state.
The increasing millions OF our popr.
lation are 10 be fed and clothed. II IL
even doubtful II the increase Of our
rockg can keep pace with the increas'
ed demand.
The general outlook for the mex,
season is favorable. The snow in the
mountains assures full streams and a
plentiful water supply. The price Of
wool In the eastern markets gives
promise Of still further enhancement
IL is certain that for some years &c
come the tariff on wool will NOT b,
lowered and is more likely 20 be In
creased. Our country does not pro
duce half the wool that is needed u
supply the deficiency, while We are
certain 10 need the revenue fr Jm q
stiff duty. Amy lack In fuel may be-
partially remedied by wearing mor'
clothing The time will come, toe
when a large share Of our wool vii
be manufactured at home and wheI
we shall ship east more mutton thar
wool.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11
Foiey's Honey and Tar

Cures coughs and colds.
Cures bronchitis and asthma.
Cures Group and whooping cough.
Cures hoarsencss and bronchial trou.
blcs.
Cures pneumonia and la grippe. Nc.
Kechnlc a. Allan.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11

Read the Argus and you Will get all
the news.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11
Confident
HE IS RIGHT
President Roosevelt Responds 70 Edi'
tor Of Atlanta censttvtion on
Negro Controversy.
ADVISORS MEN or PROMINENCE
Says He Will Net s~erse . Hairs
Breadth From What ne Believes
Right ana Justice.

Atlanta. Ca, March The follow
ing letter from President Roosevelt to
the editor Of the Constitution in re-
ply 10 a request iyr an expression con
corning the recent letter from Henry
Sullwell Edwards q Macon, in which
Mr.. Edwards MADE 4 statement Of the
presidents position in the matter OF
federal appointments n the south.
holding that the president had been
misunderstood PRESIDENT Roosevelt
writes:
White House. Washington. d. C.,
Feb. "a, 1s03.-Hon clark Howell, Ed
itor Of the Constitution. Atlanta, Ga.
Dear Mr.. Howell: AS 10 federal ap-
pointments in the south: Frankly, it
seems to me that my appointments
speak for themselves and that my poll.
cy is self-explsnitory. So far from
feeling that they need the slightest
apology or justification, my position is
that On the strength Of what ! have
done | have lne right 10 claim the sup.
port Of all good citizens who wish not
only a high standard Of federal sery'
ice. but fair and equitable dealing "a
the south as well as 10 the north and
a policy OF consistent justice and good
will toward all men. In making ap
pointments | have sought TO consider
the feelings OF the people Of each 10
cality so far az ! could consistently dc
so without sacrificing principle.
Prime Test Applied.
The prime tests ! have applied
have been those Of character. fitness
and ability, and when I have been dis
satisfied with what has been offeret
within my own party lines | have
without hesitation, gone TO the oppo
site party. and you are. Of course
aware that ] have repeatedly done THU
In your own state of Georgia. I Ger
tainly will not treat mere color as /;
permanent bar 10 holding Office an!
more than | could so treat creed o.
birthplace-always provided that il
other respects the applicant or in
cumbent is a worthy and well-behayet
American citizen. Just as little will
treat 1t as comforting a right to hol'
office. | have scant sympathy witt
the man VI mere theory VINO refuse
to face facts; but 90 you not thinl
that in the long run it is safer 70
everybody II We act on me motto al
men up rather than on that Of som
men down.
~
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11

Il ask you TO Judge not by what |
say, but what during the last II
months ! have actually done. In your
own state OF Georgia you are compe-
tent TO judge from your W expert
ence. In the great bulk OF the cases
| have ~reappointed President McKin-
ley's appointees. The changes | have
made were, as | think you will agree.
changes for the better and not for the
worse. II happens have appointed a
white man to succeed a colored man
as postmaster at Athens and surveyor
at Atlanta. In South Carolina 4 nave
similarly appointed q white postmast-
er to succeed a coloreu postmaster.
Again In South Carolina I have nomi-
mated a colored man TO I'll a vacancy
In the position Of the collector Of the
port of Charleston, just as In Georgia
have reappointed the colored nan
who is nov serving as the collector of
the port of Savannah. Both are fit
men. Why the appointment Of n
should cause u more excitement
than the appointment Of the other |
am wholly at a loss to imagine. |
need hardly to say that TO connect
either of these appointments or any or
all my appointments or my actions in
UNFOLDING The law in I~ndianola, with
such questions as social equality, and
negro domination is as absurd as to
connect them with the nebular hypo.
thesis Of the theory OF atoms.
Talks Of Consultations.
Il have consulted freely with your
own senator's and congressman as to
the character and capacity OF my APP
pointees in Georgia concerning whom
there was a question. Ny party ad'
yisers in the state have been Major
Hanson Of Macon, Mr.. Walter John
Bun WI Alldllld- DOlu VI th'hh
federate soldiers-and Mr.. Harry Still
well Edwards Of Macon. | believe
that you will agree with me that in no
state would II be possible to find gen
tlcmcn ADLER and more upright or bet
ter qualified to NIL the positions they
hay" filled with reference to me In
, every instance where these gentlmen
have united in making a recommends
ton | have been able to follow their
advice. Am | not right in saying that
the federal o~fnceholders whom ! have
appointed throughout your state, as a
body, are men and women OF a hlgh
order Of efficiency and integrity!
IF you know of any federal Office
holder In Georgia of whom this is not
true pray let me know at once. VIII
welcome testimony from you or any
other reputable citizen which wiz
tend TO show that a given public oific-
> er is unworthy; and. most ~emphatieal'
> ly, short will be the shift OF any one
whose lack Of worth Is proven In
~cidentally I may mention that a large
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11
Conditions are Encouraging.

The conditions elsewhere continue
most encouraging among not only our
growers, but purchasers Ms well.
THE warrants drawn against the
sheep inspector and indemnity fund
of the state for the year ending Nov.
81 l.gO2 amount to s3,50l.SJ, being
considerably In cxccSs of last years
expenditures. there being IN Increase
both In amount and inspection bills
and special disbursements.
Our facts and figures are only ten
tatiyc estimates. That the number OF
sheep in the state "A increased, that
the amount of wool cnpped and ship
ped. and that better prices were re-
celyed for Il series Of former years
may be predicted, The increase has
been greater in some Of the northern
counties. while in some central and
southern counties there has been an
actual decrease.
More than IN former years the
wool crop of the last season was sold
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11

Self mixing daters, v. s.. line daters
kept In stock at this office and orders
for special kinds taken and promptly
filled.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-03-11
A Certain Cure For chnbIains

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot Ease, n
powder. II cures hilblains, Prostitutes. Damp,
Sweating. swollen feet, AT all Druggists and
Shoe Stores. 25c.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-12-25
Bits of Ancient History.

From the Detroit Journal and Advertiser of
April ,, 1885
Following is an excerpt from a letter
sent to William Woodbridge of Detroit
by a committee of the anti-masonic con-
vention notifying him of his nomination
as congressional delegate: "In compli-
ance with a resolution of the republican
anti masonic convention for the terri
tory, assembled at Ann Arbor, we have
the honor to respectfully communicate
that you have been unanimously select
ed as the anti-masonic candidate for
delegate to congress at the approaching
election" ln somewhat lengthy reply
Mr. Woodbridge accepts the nomination.
In the proceedings of the legislative
council bill was introduced to locate
the seat of justice in the county of
Ionia; also a bill to construct a railroad
from Port Lawrence to Kalamazoo
An extract is published from the
Columbia South Cardinal Telescope in
which it fires the Southern heart" as
follows: This little state in the mere
pauoply of courage and high principles
has foiled the staggering giant of the
Union. 10000 Carolnians have awed
the wild West into respect, compelled
Pennsylvania into something like sense,
New York corruption into something
like decency, Yankee rapacity into a
sort of image of honesty" etc, etc.
John A. and Robert Kinzie advertise
for sale 300 or 400 lots in the furnishing
town of Chicago, opposite to Fort Dear
born, at he mouth of the Chicago river
on Lake Michigan"
One column of the paper is occupied
by note table giving the New York
discount on such bank bills as circulat-
ed in the territory of Michigan
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-12-25
Announcements.

The annual tiremen's ball will be held
February %.
Regular review of l.. o. Il. Nj. M, Sat
urday afternoon, December 26.
Regular meeting OF Paw Paw lodge, +.
d A. NJ, next Tuesday evening; work.
Spectators at the Eastern Star ball,
Monday evening, will be charged 10 cents
admission.
Regular meeting of the order OF the
Eastern Star, Wednesday evening, Dec.
30. Four candida ties will be initiated
Miss lone Reynol DIS will sing solo
There is Land" at the First Baptist
church next Sunday morning.
Christmas service, sermon and com
munion at St. Marks Episcopal church
Sunday, December 81, at 1870 a. m.;
evening prayer and sermon at 7 O'Clock,
Members Of the Rebekah installation
staff will meet at the hall, Wednesday
evening Dec. 30, for practice at 1870
o'clock. y. G.. and V. G.. elect are re-
quested to be present.
At the Catholic church, he first Christ
mas mass Will be held at 1870 a. M, the
second at 8 a. m. aud the third at 1880
a. IN. A sermon will be given on "rhe
Feast Services will be held Sunday
at Bangor.
The subject for the sermon at the
Presbyterian church next Sunday morn
ing will be, "Life's Retrospect and Pros
pect;' the evening subject will be,
"Life's Retrieval." All other services
at the usual hour.
The Eastern Star ball and reception
will be the event of the holiday season.
The reception and concert, which will be
given by the Eastern Star to the Masonic
fraternity exclusively, will be held at
Masonic hall from 1870 to Q o'clock, fol-
lowed by the ball at the opera house.
Null's full orchestra of Benton Harbor
will furnish the music.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-12-25
WHO CANNOT BE CURED.

Backed up by over a third of n century
of remarkable and uniform cures, a record
such as no other remedy for the diseases
and weaknesses peculiar to women ever
attained, the proprietors and makers OF
Dr. Pierce s Favorte Prescription now feel
fully warranted in offering to pay $500 in
legal money Of the United States for any
case of Leucorrhea, Female Weakness,
Prolapsus, or Falling of Womb, which they
cannot cure. All they ask is a fair and
reasonable trial of their means of cure.
CT was great sufferer for six years and doc
tored all the time with a number of physicians
but did not receive any benefit writes Mrs
(South), Michigan. 81 had given up all hope of
ever getting better. Thought would write TO
you. When received your letter telling me
what TO do commenced to take your Favorte
Prescription and follow your advice. / have
taken ten bottles in all, also FIVE walls of the
Pleasant Pellets Am now regular after hav-
ing missed two years and suffered with pain in
the head and back. was so nervous, could not
eat or sleep. Now I can thank you for my
recovery"
Don't hesitate to write to DIR. R.V. Pierce
chief consulting physician to the Invalids'
Hotel and Surgical Institute, at Buffalo,
NY, if you want good medical advice from
a fully qualified physician as to your per-
sonal good health. Such letters are always
answered free OF charge and confide ntially.
A medicine which has outsold all others
for women in the past third of a
century and being recommended by all
those who have used il, is good remedy
to tie to. Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
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blood corpuscles and weaken the system.
Do not permit the dealer TO insult your
intelligence by suggesting some other COM
pound which he recommends as rjust as
good" because he makes it himself.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-12-25
MARRIAGE Licenses.

Glen X. Hughes, "a, Cleveland, o.;
Audrey Il. thinner %, Bloomingdale.
Emerson d. Spayde, "a; Lura NJ.
Goodman, 10; both of Bloomingdale.
Harry l.. Doherty, 25 Cora M. Grimes,
%: both of Bangor.
Frank NJ. Whitney, "a; Frances A.
Campbell, %; both of Lawrence.
Israel NJ. Drake, II, Arlington; Eunice
vii is, 81, Bangor.
Samuel f. Fish, 81; Eta J. Brooks
lS; both of Covert.
Archie S. Paddock, 81, Geneva; Edith
G. Fisher, Is, South Haven.
Charles A. Straight, 30 May Ding
man, 10; both of South Haven.
Clark T. Holdridge, 20. Hartford Liz
zie Jones, IS Bangor
William +. Bomig, 81, Marcellus; Eva
May Wilcox, IT, Porter.
Lew G.. Baker, %; Pearl Rumbaugh,
90 both Of Decatur.
Edward Shanahan, 30, Porter: Mary
Hughes, 10, Decatur.
Vern Drake, IS, Sturgis; Pearl Fair
banks, Is, Lawrence
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-12-25
AmOnq Our Advertisers.
Waters 4 Co. advertise stove bargain

Waters x Co. advertise stove bargains
Will Strowbridge, the profit-sharing
groceryman, is in business again. Read
his new adv. in this paper.
Some men make a mark in the world
by marking what they make. f.. Smith
a. Co. have marked the date by mark
ing one-third off on overcoats; see adv.
this issue.
Any man who smiles when he pays
his taxes is too good for this wicked
world, and will smile again to know OF
the one-third discount on all overcoats
at Il. Smith q Co.'s.
II your feet growl sometimes, isn't it
because they are dissatisfied with your
treatment of them. You prefer COM
Portable surroundings to work in; so do
your feet. Put your feet into Walkover
shoes and feel them smile Sellick sells
them.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-12-25
Good For Children.

The Pleasant to take harmless One
Minute Cough Cure gives immediate re-
lief in all cases of cough, Group and la
grippe because it does not pass immedi.
ately into the stomach, but takes effect
right at the seat OF the trouble. 1t draws
out the inflammation, heals and soothes
and cures permanently by enabling the
lungs to contribute pure life giving and
DEMONSTRATING oxygen to the blood and
tissues. DIR. Armstrong of Della, Texas,
prescribes il daily and says there is no
better cough remedy made. Sold by r.
%. Lopgwell. m
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-12-25
Our Local Markets.

Following are the prices paid by our
merchants and dealers for the products
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-12-25

A glass or two of water taken half an
hour before breakfast will usually keep
the bowels regular. Harsh cathartcs
should be avoided When a purgative
is needed, take Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets. They are mild and
gentle in their action, For sale by
Longwell Bros. IN