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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-08
A o POSITION.

As was shown in last week S issue OF
the Argus Fergus county took second
place in the production of gold for the
year 1902. Silver Bow took the lead
with 1851, 1929 to her credit; Fer
gus, $685., 366.27 and Lewis and Clarke
s766, 771.6S
The showing for this county is a
most remarkable n considering that
the greatest progress in the produc-
ton Of gold has been maue in the past
two years. Prior to 1900 the output of
gold was confined almost entirely to
plants in the Judith range of moun
tains. or late the scene of greatest
activity in gold mining has been shift
ed to the North Moccasin mountains,
where two large cyanide plants, that
of the Kendall Cola Mining Co. and
the Barnes-King Co. have been operat-
ing uninterruptedly for the past two
years. together producing in the neigh
borhood of $4,000 a month of the
yellow metal. The mines OF these
companies are constantly growing bet
ter under development and there is
every reason to believe that the out
put for the present year will exceed
in value that of 1902. 1t requires
some time and labor to get large
plants into good working order and
those at Kendall have met and over
come difficulties that have curtailed
the output to some extent. though not
seriously.
Whether the output for the county
this year will equal that of 1902 Is
a matter of doubt. The fact that the
Gold Reef Mining Co. at Gilt Edge
will have been a non.producer for half
oil the year, while making changes in
the method of treating the ores. is
likely to reduce the output OF the Jul
dith range very materially, thereby
affecting that of the county. How.
ever. there may be offsets that do not
yet appear.
There is a possibility that the out
put of the Kendall plants alone may
reach very closely Il the million dol,
lar mark.
In any event it is safe to say that
Fergus county has not reached the
maximum in gold production. New
properties are being bonded and new
plants erected, making ii quite Ger
tain that another year will see great
or activity in mining operations.
Although gold was first discovered
in Fergus county in 1881 and mining
for the precious metal has continued
with varying success ever since. 4
was not until the comparatively new
method Of treating ores by the cyan
ide process was introduced that grea'
success was attained, the major
ity of the ore being OF a low grad,
and suited to this method of treat
ment.
Considering the progress made IL
the past ten years, since cyanidinI
was first introduced. II is safe TO pre-
diet still greater results in the mex
decade, At present the people of Fer
gus county have every reason to b.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-08
CONTRASTS.
We bake bread; in China they steam

We bake bread; in China they steam
II.
We divide the day into twenty-four
hours; they into twelve.
We locate intellect in the brain; they
locate ii in the stomach.
Our calendar is based on solar time;
theirs is based on lunar time.
With us the seat of honor is on the
right; with them il is on the left.
Our given name precedes the sur
name; theirs follows the
The needle of our compass points to
the north; theirs points TO the south.
We have standard weights and meas
ures; their weights and measures difez
In each district.
Our children stand facing the teach
er to recite their lessons; theirs turn
their backs TO the teacher.
Our watchmen quietly go theiI
rounds with a view to catching
thieves; theirs beat gongs and yell tC
brighten them away.
We bury our dead a few days after
their decease; they often keep theirs In
the house in heavy, sealed collins fol
years.-'China's Millions"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-08
The Hookuh In India.

The hookah is smoked us a refresh
ment and sign of fellowship by the
natives of India and not merely as a
luxury. When Il group of natives are
seated together and. as is the custom
the hookah is passed around TO each in
turn 1t is considered very bad manners
for any n to decline to have a few
puffs. IL the hookah Is thus refused
in n friends house or while n Is the
guest Of another 1t is regarded as m
insult. Ii for any reason n native i
put out of caste tie fact Is strictly
marked by his former caste fellows
refusal TO smoke with him. and any
one who eats. drinks or smokes witt
an outcast is himself outcasted.-
Chambers Journal.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-08
NO SPLIT In IOWA.


With a wish that was father to the
thought, some Democratic papers have
been predicting trouble among Iowa
Republicans over the tariff plank. At
the state convention held last week
Gov. Cummins was re-nominated for
governor, and In his speech of accep-
lance heartily endorsed the platform
which was written by Senators ALI
son and Deliver. Inasmuch as 1t is
satisfactory to the Republican lead.
ers OF that state, it is not likely that
we shall hear much more about the
Iowa idea" as regards tariff revision.
The idea as expressed below meets
the views of Republicans everywhere.
Following is the party declaration on
the tariff:
I'VE reiterate our faith in the his
toric principle OF protection. Under
its influence our country. foremost in
the bounties of nature, has become
foremost in production. 1t has enab-
led the laborer to successfully insist
upon good wages and has induced
capital to engage in production with
a reasonable hope Of fair reward. Its
yindication is found in the history of
its success, and the rapidity with
which our national resources have
been developed and our industrial in.
dependence secured, and we heartily
renew our pledge to maintain 1t.
Tariff rates enacted to carry this
policy into effect should be just, fair
and impartial; equally opposed to for.
eign control and domestic monopoly,
to sectional discrimination and indi.
yidual favoritism, and must from time
to time be changed to meet the vary.
ing conditions incident to the progress
OF our industries and the changing re.
lations of our foreign and domestic
commerce. Duties that are too low
should be increased and duties that
are too high should be reduced.
I'VE indorse the policy Of reciproc
ity as the natural complement of pro
lection. Reciprocity between nations
is trade for mutual advantage. and
both sides must give and take. Pro
lection builds up domestic industr,
and trade and cur our own mar
kets for ourselves; reciprocity builds
up foreign trade and finds an outlet
for our surplus. We approve the
treaty with Cuba recently ratified al
comforting substantial benefits upoI
both countries, and urge that the re
naming steps necessary to make !
effective be promptly taken.
I'VE believe that large corporation
commonly called trusts should b.
regulated and supervised, both IL
their organization and operation, ant
that their real tendencies maye b.
checked and their evil practices pre-
vented. In many instances they are
efficient industrial instruments, anC
the natural outcome of the inevitable
process of economic evolution. w
do not desire their restriction, bu
insist that they shall be so regulated
and controlled as to prevent monop
oily and promote competition, and il
the fullest easur subserve and ad
vance the public good.
''Te patriotic and resolute course o
the President of the United States II
his recommendations to congress NJ
on this subject and upon the relate
subject of the further regulation o
interstate commerce, commands on
confidence and admiration and the re
cent legislation of congress In hal
mony with his recommendations meet
our hearty approval"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-08

There were some losses in sheep
and lambs during the rain s,orm last
week, but, generally speaking, It was
a great benefit to the county, reach
ing sections heretofore suffering from
drouth. The rainfall was not only
heavy. but was accompanied by cold
winds and low temperature in some
localities. thus causing freshly shorn
sheep To chill and die. The season
seems to be a very backward one, not
only in the Rocky mountain states
but in those of the Mississippi valley
as well.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-08
Mnd and Had.

Kind Hearted Citlzen-Tut tut, tut!
Don't worry over 1t, little boy. You
didn't break your pitcher, and there's
no use. you know, in crying e split
milk.
Little Boy-Do I talk as II ! was cry
In, mister? Resumes his violent Ian
guageJ-ChicaOo Tribune.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-08

IN 1894 under our henehcent free
raw material tariff, which was TO
stimulate American manufacturing,
our importations Of manufacturers
materials sor eleven months to June
LIST of that year, were $751;. 0On,U0o: in
1895 they were SAL ,DO0, Ooo. And IN
the corresponding months of 1909, nm
der a distinctly protective tariff they
were S45l. oOo.0Oo. The figures con.
tain the argument.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-08

The Britt, Iowa. Tribune has detied
the hot weather and has come to the
front with a story from Rockford OF
Joe Trigg's success in grating a wa
termelon vine on a pond lily root. Mr..
Trigg now has a melon floating In his
mill pond that is thirty feet in diam
eter and still growing.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-08

The Pacific cable from San Francis
co to Manila is now completed and
messages are being transmitted. For
the execution of this great project
credit is due the late John w. Mack
ey and his son, Clarence II. Macky
The cable is 1000 miles In length.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-08

always have bigger funds than their
real needs demand. and it would be a
mournful reflection for Wall street OPP
ponents of the president that, besides
defeating their own scheme, they had
encouraged an e%xtrayagant ~expendi-
ture on the other side"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-08

There is no loss without some gain.
The great rain storm of the md and
3rd prevented many from coming 70
Lewistown 10 celebrate, but we can all
rejoice in the prospects of an abun.
dant harvest and a prosperous fall
aud winter.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-08

The lawyers and witnesses for
Knapp, Ohio's most notorious murder
er, are trying to prove him insane.
Why was this not discovered before
he had killed a half-dozen people?
The insanity plea is being worked oy
ertime these days. another thing that
adds prestige TO Judge Lynch's court.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-08

Mayor Mullins of Butte has announ.
ced his intention to draw the line on
prize fights in that city. lie says they
are plainly against the law and that
he will overlook the violations Of the
statutes no longer. Driven out OF
nearly every city in the east Butte has
become the Mecca for prize fighters
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-08

The Reliance. our new cup defender.
continues to win races from the Co
lumbia and Constitution. That will
do for a Yankee-doodle-do, but can t
show white heels to Shamrock III?
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-08
.Exerutiye AbIlity.''

But then, of course, lie has execu-
tive ability" we said conclusively.
Executive ABILITY" repeated our &C
quainmnce. what do you mean by
that?'
"Why. the quality Of holding subor'
dlnates responsible for failures and
taking credit TO ourselves for their sue
c~esses." we responded.
Which we considered rather clever
for studied impromptu. New Yorb
Herald.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-08

SO far as we are able to learn there
were no very serious accidents dur
ing the celebration of the Fourth in
Lewistown while there was the utmost
good order and friendly feeling among
those participating in the sports Of
rho dav
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-08

II Democrats are going to turn down
the Kansas City platform Mr.. Bryan
just as soon the work would begin n
little farther away from home. Re-
pudiation by an adjoining state is un-
comfortably close.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-08

An Iowa college ball team has a
pitcher who is effective with both
hands-when one side of him gets
tired, or the opposing team gets on
TO his curves. he makes a change of
delivery. He ought to draw double
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-08

No man or woman in the state VIII
hesltnt" 10 speak well OF Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets al
ter once trying them. They always
produce a pleasant movement OF the
bowels, improve the appetite and
strengthen the digestion. For sale
by all druggists.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-08

It requires considerable moisture to
dampen the enthusiasm and patriot
ism Of the average American He IS
a warm number.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-08

Montana wool has already passed
the lG-cent mark. II looks as though
some clips from the Judith Basin
might bring Is cents a pound.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-08

According TO the Minneapolis Jour
nal the Kansas City platform was I'M
dermined by the floods that recently
visited the southwestern country.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-08

proud of the position it takes among
the mining counties of the state, many
OF which are older in development and
much easier OF access.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-08

For a warm time tho celebration
in Lewistown on July lth, 1854, heads
the procession.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-08

Those hot %groundors had a good
deal to do in drying mp the base ball
field.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-08

Fergus is not only a great stock and
agricultural county but holds an en-
viable place as a mining county.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-08

Old Sol did his best to make good
for his long absence.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-08

A little damp, but we got there just
the same.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-08

1t was a GLORIOUS Fourth" anyway.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-08
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
JOHN N, VR0OMAN, Editor and Proprietor.
HALSEY R, WATSON, Business Manager,

LEwIsTowN. MONT. July 5. 1903
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-07-08

OFFICIAL PAPER oP FERGUS COUNTY.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-04
Franchise Granted.
Special to the Review.

Special to the Review.
ST.. MARYs. APR AT special
meeting of the St. Mary's council,
held yesterday afternoon, fran
CHS was granted to the Williams
town and Moundsville Railroad
com pany over certain streets In this
town. The granting of this fran
chise will In no wa interfere with
the building of the Parkersburg and
Ohio Valley road, as the two com
panies have asked for the use OF
different streets, and none of those
for which the franchise was granted
yesterday are asked for by the other
company. The application tor the
franchise for the Parkersburg &;
Ohio Valley company will come
before the council on the 2Ist, as
advertised in the local papers.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-04
New Officers Elected.

The directors OF the Tyler Win
dow Glass company, elected at the
meeting of the stockholders held
Thursday afternoon, met for or
ganiz alton last night. The follow
Ing officers were elected for the
ensuing year: President, A. S.
Mccoy; vice president, J. W. Burd
sell; secretary, J ] Mckay: treas
urer, II. W. Mccoy. All of these
officials were re elected with the
exception of Mr.. Burdsell, who is
one of the skilled workmeu at the
plant as we'll as stockholder In
the company.
The reports indicate a most
hourishing condition for a new
factory, and the present year
promises to be one OF great
prosperity.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-04
WEATHER PROPHETS.

Blow out 4 candle, and if the wick
continues long to smolder look for bad
weather. If it goes out quickly, the
weather will be fair.
The twelve days after Christmas in
dictate the weather for the following
year. Each day in order shows the
weather for one month.
When it begins to snow, notice the
size of the flakes. If they are very
fine, the storm will be a long one; if
large, the storm will soon be over.
If the chickens come out while 1t
rains, it is 4 sign that the storm is to
be a long one. If they stand around
under the shed, the storm will be short.
When the cattle lie down as soon as
they are turned out TO pasture in the
morning, it is because they feel a rheu-
matte WEAKNESS in their bones, and you
can look for rain soon.
When night passes and no dew
falls, it is sign it is going to rain.
This omen loses much of its mystery
when one remembers that dew has not
fallen because the night was clouded.
When you see the sun drawing water
ut night, know that it will rain on the
morrow. The sun is said to be draw
ing water when its rays can be seen
shining through riffs in distant cloud"
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-04
THE NEW CITY GOVERNMENT

m Monday n,ob the new officials will possession OF the
affairs of this city, they their official careers Under
somewhat they do with generous vote
of appoya behind unusually large maJorie nearly every
one of them selected the people tor the posi-
lions they will ccupy during the ensuing year Their personal anu
nubc standing has approval voters this and
they have entrusted with and tne
snective Offices with full measure of confidence.
The Review and all successful administration
We believe the year will excellent for Sisters
Vile We believe will be genuine prosperity IN this city our
m the present summer and coming winter than have expert
enced here before will Of the everh nature such common
oa boom transit the solid and enduring nature
The will advance during the coming months was needless 10
say that the people individually advance as the city grows as
on come new enterprises started streets laid OUT the
city keep pace With in other lines we should nave
progressive administration
The fact the city unfortunate In the past few years IN
losing some money for which there was no adequate return no
reason why strings shonld be pulled unusually and
" tight during The mistakes the past can not DC
ec6ed and should permitted interfere with the progress OF
the fture We this that podgay should attend
anv part of the city administration but do mean that because
Of the condition the city houdn no way It's
onward march, and the y fathers should not permit tne regret
for the past to initiate against the future
In the thorough complete investigation of the matter that at
absorbing public mind the administration should be zeal
ou The public that the whole truth be KNOWN and that
OF the city seguarded wherever and whedver possible We
can trust already to be assisted by those "
do what right under all the and that
which will credit and be to the best advantage OF
the city.
will be one of In the history the CITY, We will support
all matters good the CITY, Ia the future as In the past
the Review will Sevle and will advocate anything that
will advance our At the time claim the right
nd shall exercise privilege opdemnng each and
ent that we believe conducive prosperity public
progress
The Review will deal plainly frankly upon of
nubc what right condemnng what Is
We believe that we have of the best city
we have the Review will stand by their backs and uphold
their hands In everything they Ste1sv larger greater
richer and better
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-04
Good for Children.

The pleasant to take and harm
less One Minute Cough Cure gives
Immediate relief In all cases OF
cough, Group and lagrippe because
1t does not pass Immediately 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.
Opera House Drug Store
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-04
A Straight TIP.

Little Boy say, mamma says you
are going to take sister away.
Engaged Young Man (soon to be mar
ried)-Yes, in a few weeks she's COM
ing to my home, and my mamma and
papa will be her mamma and papa.
Little BdA-I see. Then she'll be your
sister same as she was mine. But, I
say, don't you do anything she doesn't
like. for, If you do, she'll bang you
about awfully when your mamma and
papa amt looking.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-04
Due Notice IS Served.

Due notice is hereby served on
the public generally that DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve Is the only
salve on the market that Is made
from the pure unadulterated witch
hazel. DeWitt's Witch Hazel
salve has curea thousands of cases
ofpiles that would not yield to any
other treatment, and this fact has
brought out many worthless coun
terfeits. Those persons who get
the genuine DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve are never disappointed be
cause 1t cures.
Opera House Drug Store.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-04
Administrators Notice.

All persons knowing themselves
to be indebted to the estate of the
late Asa Micheal are requested to
call and settle with dbe urdersign-
ed at once. All persons holding
accounts or other evidences of debt
against his estate are requested to
present the same, properly probst,
ed, for payment.
Given under our hands this the
3Ist day of March. 1908
A, L. & c. n. MICHAEL.
Administrators OF the estate OF Asa
Michael. 5IT::
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-04
What md he Meant

Patient (after giving the doctor 50
and receiving Il prescription)-But sup
pose, doctor, this doesn't cure me?
Doctor-In that case come back, and
I'll relieve you again. Detroit Free
Press.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-04

1t is stated that on the lower Elbe no
village or farm is free from malaria.
Malaria mosquitoes abound.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-04

The weather gave the fruit hard
blow last night. 1t Is to be hoped,
however, it has not been injured.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-04

Mrs. Greed Morris, of Friendly,
Is seriously Ill and her recovery Is
despaired of.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-04
EVER v ATCHFUL
A Little Care Will Save the
Reader Further Trouble.

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The discharges not excessive or
infrequent.
Contain no brick dust like sedi.
ment.
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endures who Is annoyed day and
night by this far too prevalent
trouble. To all such my advice Is
procure Doan's Kidney Pills and
take a course of the treatment
The result of the use of three boxes
proved to me that the remedy Is up
to representations and deserves my
unqualified endorsement"
For sale by all dealers. Price,
90 cents a box Foster Milburn
company, Buffalo, N. Y, sole
agents for the U. S.
Remember the name--Doan's-
and take no other.