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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-29
A HOWL.

A few editors. now and then. break
forth into calamitous walls over the
condition Of the country. Dyspepsia
must be a potent factor in such cases,
for certainly the United States has
never been in better physical and
mental condition than 1t is today.
The Boston Post takes occasion to
point out that apparently strikes in.
dictate anything but prosperity. 1t
dwells at length on the number and
extent of the strikes now on and
wants to know if this looks like
prosperity
AS a matter of fact strikes are al
ways more or less associated with
prosperity. Strikes come at all times,
both as a result of hard times and
along with good ones. but there is a
vast difference in the causes. The
strikes of the last Cleveland regime
were the sullen protests Of labor
against the reduction of wages. made
by manufacturers because the peo-
pie would not buy their products and
there was no money being made; to.
day the manufacturers and the cap
tains of industry are coming money
and labor strikes for increased wages
what it believes to be its share OF
the in-rolling wealth. AS a general
proposition the artisans and laboring
men are too shrewd to strike when
business is poor and hundreds of their
fellows are being laid off as a matter
of economy and necessity. They know
that the time to strike is when the
order book is full and the sign II
hung out reading men wanted"
II is difficult to see what satisfac
ton is obtained from calamity howl
ing at this time.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-29

The proposition made at the Inter-
national agricultural congress now in
session at Rome for an European tar.
in combine against the United States
seems somewhat ridiculous. Germany
buys more of this country than she
sells TO us, but her purchases are near
ly all of raw material, which she
must have for her factories. Italy
sells to us little that we could not
purchase elsewhere, whereas she
buys chiefly raw cotton, oil and to-
bacco which she could not get else.
where; France sold us last year thir-
teen million dollars more of goods
than she bought from us and she
could not afford to lose that market;
Great Britain depends upon us for her
food supply and would not entertain
such a proposition and Austria trades
but little with us mostly in products
which she could not get elsewhere.
We shall continue to supply the world
with our agricultural and manufacture
ed products and make money u Of
other countries, and they will con.
tinue to be glad to sell u S what things
we need.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-29

The Western Union Telegraph com-
pany has closed its offices in Butte
and may cut that city out entirely.
This is the outcome of the strike OF
the messengers inaugurated some
time since. Their demands may have
been entirely just but nothing can be
said in ~extenuation of the violence
and lawlessness of the mob which
assaulted the office of the company
and those accepting employment Of
the company as messengers. No fault
can be found with victories won by
argument and moral suasion but re-
sort to violence loses the sympathy
of the public. Butte labor unions
should demand an investigation. and,
If possible. fix the responsibility for
the outrage where it belongs. To toll
crate or c%ountenance such proceedings
will work an injury to their organic
atoms. Furthermore Butte's police
force is about as good as so many
wooden men. The chief should be
bounced at once. A city that cannot
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-29

At the late session of the Montana
legislature a law was enacted making
IL a misdemeanor for Indians to carry
firearms when not on the reservation.
The law a enacted for the purpose
of preventing Indians from killing
game TO the extent to which they have
done in the past, regardless of state
laws, According to the interior de.
partment this law is unconstitutional.
Ii such should prove true. and il looks
as though a state legislature was
transcending its authority in ~enacting
such a law. some other plan will have
to be adopted to prevent Indians from
killing game out of season.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-29
MONEY FOR %TUSKEGEE.
Carnegie Endows the Famous Normal
With Six Hundred Thousand.

New York, April 23.-The trustees
Of the Tuskegee Normal and Indus
trial institute have received 5000, 900
toward the endowment fund from An
drew Carnegie. who attended the re-
cent meeting in behalf of the insti-
tute, when ex-President Grover Cleve-
land presided. The trustees will meet
soon to take final action in accepting
the gift, and at the same time to take
measures to still further increase the
endowment.
Mr.. Carnegie's letter conveying the
gift, read as follows:
William H. Baldwin, Jr., trustee
My Dear Friend: l have instructed
Mr.. Franks, my cashier, to deliver to
you, as trustee Of Tuskegee institute.
$500. 900 in five per cent. United States
Steel company first mortgage bonds
toward the endowment fund. | give
this without recommendation. except
that | require that suitable provision
be made from the gift for the wants
of Booker T. Washington and his fam.
lily during his own or his wife's life.
| wish that great and good man to be
entirely free from %pecuniary cares,
that he shall be able to devote himself
to his great mission"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-29

w. +. Curtis writing In the Chicago
Record-Herald on the Democratic pc.
litical situation in the south. says the
leaders of that section are heartily
tired of Bryan and all that he stands
for and are looking to the eastern
Democrats for a leader. They think
well of Hill. German, Parker and OIL.
ney, but have had enough Of Bryan
and his dictation. II this is true
Windy Willy may not command as
much strength in the next national
convention of that party as many have
been led to believe. Time will tell.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-29

Stockmen are not disposed to find
fault with the new animal bounty
law until il has been tried. At first
thought il would seem to be hedged
about with too much red tape to be as
effective as 1t has been in the past
two years. But this, 1t should be un.
derstood, is for the purpose Of check
ing fraud which was undoubtedly prac-
ticed under the old law. Even should
1t appear that a less number of ami.
mails were being slaughtered 1t would
not prove the ineffectiveness of the
law but rather that importations OF
hides from other states were being
prevented. II men who are vitality in.
terested in stocA raising are willing
to serve as inspectors without
pay in order to get rid of the pests
surely honestly inclined wolfers should
not object to the little trouble they
are put to in securing the bounty.
Inspectors are so distributed
about the various counties that 1t is
not difficult to find them to have the
claims passed upon. The law has
many good features and when thor.
oughly tested we believe will require
but very few amendments.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-29

Immediate revision Of the tariff is
the Democratic platform announced
by ex-senator Hill of New York, al.
though he knows that even should
the Democrats win in the next pres
idential election. it would be impossi-
BILE for them to revise the tariff. What
revision of the tariff is made will be
done by the people who believe in a
tariff. not by those who are theoret-
ical free-traders. even though they
did not have the spunk to enact a free
trade law. or n which did anything
but embarrass manufacturing indus
tries, when they had the opportun-
ity
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-29

The Democratic breach.makers are
considerably alarmed ove the pros.
pect that the ~dissentions among the
Iowa Republicans are about to be ami
cably adjusted and that the state will
swing in line with the usual great
Republican presidential majority. II
the Democrats would devote their at.
tention to breach-bridging rather than
exploiting supposed serious dissen.
tons among their opponents, they
would stand in better way of accom-
plishing something.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-29

Ira Cole, OF the Forsythe Times,
after taking a sun bath. perpetrates
the following: "Jes cause the sun
is shinin' an the birds are in the air,
don't go an git Uneasy bout yer
heavy underwear; jes smile an keep
ii on lou. don't remove a single
stitch, fer the time amt ripe fer
changin'-tell yer back begins to itch.
The grass may be a CROWN jes as
green as green can be, an the sap be
ven started up the elm or white ash
tree; but no matter how yer feeliH'
the time amt ripe fer changin'-tell
yer back begins to itch"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-29

Anent the ceremonies of laying the
corner stone at the gateway of the
National park it is but just to say
that the late Hon. James Fergus was
among the first to urge upon the gov
eminent the preservation of that reg.
ion for the purposes to which II is
now devoted. For once, at least. we
have a president who fully enjoys the
beauties and marvellous freaks of ma.
ture 10 be seen there. 1t will want
for nothing during his administration.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-29

guarantee protection to property from
assaults by a mob does not deserve
telegraphic service. No doubt the
company has acted in an arbitrary and
unreasonable manner. but this does
not justify violence. If the authori-
ties of Butte cannot preserve order
and protect property then the power
of the state should be invoked.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-29

The Great Falls Tribune gives credit
10 Senators Clark and Gibson for the
re-establishment of the daily mail
service between Lewistown and Mai.
den, which takes effect May LIST. No
doubt the senators took the matter
up but parties in Lewistown and Nal
den, who were familiar with the sit
uation, probably did quite as much
as the senators in securing the ser.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-29
OFFICIAL DISMISSED.
Assistant Attorney General Tyner
Given His WALKING Papers,

Washington, April 23.-Postmaster
General Payne has summarily remov-
ed James M. Tyner, assistant attor-
ney general from the p~ostoffice de-
partment. He took this action in a
letter detailing sensational charges in
connection with the abstraction of i'm
portant matters from Mr.. Tyner's Of
fee. The letter states that on Tues
day Mrs. Tyner came to the office
and with the aid Of a safe expert alb
stracted from the safe all the papers
and records. These she took away,
subsequently refusing to give them
up to an inspector. The case has
been referred to the department of
justice.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-29

II was a shrewd move on the part
OF Faug. Heinze when he invited
President Roosevelt to be his guest
at a swell dinner while in Butte. The
president has very properly declined
the invitation after duly considering
the circumstances. He will not be
used to promote Mr.. Heinze's politi.
cal, financial or social pull.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-29

A free for all fight took place in the
Illinois legislature one day last week
over the Chicago municipal owner.
ship bill. There were upper cuts.
straight jabs and solar plexus blows
delivered. Illinois bids fair 10 out.
class Montana in sensational legisla.
tive proceedings.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-29

The annual meetings of the Montana
Stock Growers association will be
held at Miles City as usual. An at.
tempt was made to change the
meeting place to Helena in order to
accommodate north Montana stock.
men, but so far the effort has failed.
The state capital is the proper place
to hold meetings of this character.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-29

The revenue receipts for Montana
for the fiscal year OF 1902 show an
increase OF a little more than four.
teen per cen over the previous year.
The receipts are three times as great
as those of Utah, where the headQuar.
tiers Of the district are located.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-29

Butte claims a population of 81 600.
AS this claim is based on the names
in the new city directory it may not
be very reliable. A great deal of this
population could be spared without
injury TO the city. judging from recent
evantc
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-29
UNSUCCESSFUL HANGING.
Negro Hanged in Alabama Cut Down
Too Soon and la Still Alive.

Too Soon and is Still Alive.
Montgomery, Ala, April ga spe'
clal from Admission, Ala. says; 1t is
learned today Lat a negro hanged In
Edowee, two weeks ago, is now able
10 sit up and may recover. AFTER
inc negro a pronounced dead ne
was cut down and shortly afterward
began 10 show signs OF life. A ply
stefan va summoned and applied re-
st'ratlY"a and the man is now able
10 81 W This was the first man
ever hanged In Randolph county, n
u ~ thought the officials were ex-
cited and allowed him TO be cut down
before h. var dead.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-29

Governor Van SAINT, of Minnesota.
who took n leading part against the
railroad merger is shaking hands with
himself and looking quite pleasant
these days.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-29

In view of the fact that a case of
spotted fever has developed in Mis-
soula county from the bite of a wood
tick it will be necessary to hang out
the sign: NO tick here"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-29

Again Mr.. Bryan VOWS that he will
not drink from any harmony bottle
that has Cleyeland's name blown in
on the side.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-29

A Harvard professor is said to have
discovered the germ that produces
small pox and that the result of his
investigation will SCOT be made pub
lie. Small pox is a disease greatly
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-29

Evidently Butte's police force needs
o%verhauling. if the cops stand and
laugh at the destruction of property
by a mob. But anything can happen in
Butte and surprise no one.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-29

Tom l.. Johnson, of Cleveland. o..
says he does not want the nomination
for president on the Democratic tick
1t in 1904, Evidently Mr.. Johnson
is not seeking empty honors.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-29

to be dreaded and II it can be pre-
vented or dealt with more effectively
the discovery will prove one Of the
greatest ever made by medical
apianpa
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-29

In recording the death Of a citizen
a western coast editor wishes him
luck wherever he may have gone"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-29

Someone has recently said there is
very little corruption in the politics
of the southern states. Missouri is
making a fair record for a border
state. however.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-29

II Senator Quay has become angry
at seeing himself caricatured in the
newspapers Of his state he should re,
tire to that privacy which has long
been over due in his case.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-29
Nien Of Oak

Timbers of oak keep the old
homestead standing through
the years. 1t pays to use the
right stuff.
Men of oak" are men in
rugged health, men whose
bodies are made of the sound
est materials.
Childhood is the time to lay
the foundation for sturdycon-
stitution that will last for years.
SCOTS Emulsion is the right
stuff.
SCOTS Emulsion stimulates
the growing powers of children,
helps them build a firm
foundation for a sturdy consti.
tuition.
Send for free sample.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists.
4O9-4i5 Pearl Street. New York.
SOC. and si.oo; all druggists.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-29

Gambling Is said TO he entirely sup.
pressed in Choteau county. What is
being done in that direction in Fer
gus county.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-29

After suffering a terrible defeat by
the British forces the Mad Mullah's
temper was not improved IN the least.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-29

After fighting over two hundred bat.
ties Fitzsimmons is said to be broke.
He will have the sympathy of John
l.. Sullivan If no one else.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-29

A Washington town reports a roos'
ter with four legs. This bird has
something to crow over.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-29

Missouri bribetakers should spec
ify that they are paid in small bills.
A $1,000 bill would arouse suspicion
even in Montana.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-29
PAPER op FERGUS COUNTY.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
JOHN N. YR0OMAN, Editor and Proprietor.
aALSEY B. WATSON, Business Manager.
LEwISTowN, MONT. April %, 1908

To add to the gayety of nations a
%re-opening of the Dreyfus case is now
threatened.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-29

The election for a change in the
right of way for the Montana railroad
occurs tomorrow.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-29

World Almanaes IS cents each or
sent postage paid to any address for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-25
Branch Offices.

Branch Offices.
If not convenient to call at The Star
office. 18th street and Pennsylvania
avenue leave your advertisements at
any Postal Telegraph office. all OF
which are branch offices Of The Even
ing Star.
ADVERTISING RATES:
One cent a word for Rooms For Rent
Rooms and d-Boarding-Want-
ed Help and Situations. Minimum
charge, 15c. an insertion.
NORTHWEST BRANCHES.
14th and welling-Eppiey's Drug Store.
18th and U sts.-Portaers Drug Store.
1902 14th st.-Albinson's.
14th and r. I.-Portman & Hoyle's.
9TH and T-Criswells Drug Store.
VT. ave. and I-King's Drug Store.
Conn. ave. and L--Wood's Drug Store.
25th and Pa.-Herbst's Drug Store.
Woodward & Lothrop's.
S. Kann, Sons & Co.
12O11a F st.-Ktng's Cigar Store.
912 Pennsylvania ave.
Sth and F sts.-Government building.
9th and D streets.
u. 8. Capitol-House Corridor.
City Post Office-Main Entrance.
7th and D SITS. NV.
416 9Th st. NV.
Columbian Building.
Je1ifer Building.
1th and D SITS. NV.
Hotels-Raleigh. New Willard. Nation
al. Ebbitt, Riggs. Regent, Gordon.
Barton and Normandie.
EAST WASHINGTON.
I'd & Pa. ave. s.e.-Dobyns' Drug Store.
9Th and E s.e.-Bradley's Drug Store.
11th and e. Cap.-Haley's Drug Store.
SOUTHWEST.
18th st. wharf-Postal Telegraph office.
GEORGETOWN.
32d and M-O'Donnell's Drug Store.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-25
WANTED-SALESMEN.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.; EXPERIENCED TRAVEL
ing salesman to fill vacancy May 1 must be a
man of integrity and energy permanent posi-
ton: large established wholesale house; excep-
tlonal opportunity. W. E. HODGSON, Sales
Mgr, Cleveland, o. it,
WANTED-AN EXPERIENCED SALESMAN TO
take the general agency: must be hustler. Call
before am after pm, 30S H ST. NV. ].
j. MILLROY. it,
wANTED-AN EXPERIENCED TOBACCO SALES
man. we'll acquainted with Washington city
trade. satisfactory references required. Ad-
dress BROwN-HoILAND TOBACCO CO.. Glen
Alien, Va. ap25-5ts
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-23

The opinion of the spinner always has
weight in the cotton world. 1t kept cot
ton below twelve cents during September,
October and November. The higher price
did not come until the government and
other reports made it clear beyond cavil
that the supply this year would not be
equal to the demand. Then cotton could
not be longer kept down. Whether the
price will go to fifteen cents or go down
to twelve cents depends upon the size
of the crop. IF it exceeds the govern
ments estimate the price will go down;
if it is not, prices will go soaring up.
High priced cotton is the greatest ma
South-to farmers first, to manufacturers
second, and then to every class. Of course
a sudden high price, jumping from nine
to thirteen cents, temporarily embarrasses
cotton manufacturers. They cannot put
up the price of their goods as quickly
as the high price of the raw material has
gone up But already there is great i'm
provement. Jobbers, who have only been
buying from hand to mouth are now
placing orders at the advanced price, and
now the mills will be in better condition
With permanent high cotton they will
prosper more than with fiuctuating prices
Cor raw cotton.
The truth is, cotton has been abnormally
low The day ought never to come when
the farmers will ever again sell pound
Of cotton for less than ten cents. There
is no wonder that cotton farmers have
not prospered at the average price they
have received for cotton during the past
ten years. They cannot live and educate
their children if cotton is below ten cents.
With cotton above ten cents for number
of years the conditions in the South will
improve in every respect. For the COM
ing year the farmers ought first of all to
raise their own supplies and keep out of
debt, and then when their cotton is ready
for market next fall to hold it until they
can get the minimum price of ten cents.
Fortunately Southern banks are now in
position to loan money on cotton and thus
enable farmers to hold their cotton until
it brings a price that will compensate
them for its cultivation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-23
Echoes From the Court Room.

Especial to The News and Observer
Greensboro, N. Dec. 22-Judge Coun
ell spent this morning here, going home
to Hickory from Washington, n I.
The adjournment of the Supreme Court
without passing on the motion Tor a re-
hearing in the suit OF the Southern Loan
and Trust Company against w. {. ID.
Benbow ct al has considerably disap-
pointed the lawyers and parties to that
important case here This suit involves
something like $1,000 worth of proper
ty, principally real estate belonging to
the late w. D. c. Benbow, which is in
the hands Of a receiver pending its ter
mnation. 1t is a suit brought by GER
tain Judgment creditors, attacking the
discharge from bankruptcy granted Ben
bow, claiming that the properay mention
ed was really Mr. Benbow's instead of his
wife's.
The decision in the Biggs case, which
was one Of farreachng Importance to the
public as well as to the medical profess
sion, was generally received here with
approval. Not only the public but the
doctors themselves, almost without excep-
ton, say it is right. Biggs has been prac-
surgery and was indicted for violating the
new medical law. which required every
body except Christian scientists and
trained nurses TO get license after hav-
ing been examiner before the State Medi-
cal Board of Examiners Every osteo-
path in the State, it is said, slipped up
tefore the board and had to leave the
State Biggs always claimed that he was
an isteopath, but used method taught
by his own school. He had paid his reg
ular license tax when he first came to
Greensboro, and has never ceased practice
although having several indictments
hanging over him. Major Charles M.
Stedman advised him from the first that
the new medical law was unconstitutional,
because it created a monopoly OF prac-
tice OF one school of medicine, except
Christ an Scientists. Later he associated
e. J. Justice in the case and their posi-
ton has been upheld by the Supreme
Court. Biggs has done and is dong
very large practice here by massage and
physical culture and his patients to get
great benefit largely from the chronic in
durable classes. ALI seem to derive great
benefit