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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24

The Ninth annual convention of the
Epworth League Of this state was
held in Great Falls last week. There
we're owe 100 delegates present and
much interest manifested in all of its
proceedings. The Methodists. who
have ever been the pioneers in pro.
claiming their creed and establishing
their church, are rapidly gaining in
membership and power in this state
and the Epworth League as an ad.
junct, is doing a great work among
the young. Montana is a good field
and there is no doubt but the work
that is being done TO better our civil
l~lzatiun will NC bountifully rewarded
III the iulLrc.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24

The new king of Servia. in his man,
lGeso to the people, begins as follows:
Thanks to the will of God and the
favor Of the people, | am called to
the throne of my ancestors" This will
strike most people as rather a bold
assumption on the part OF the ruler
who gains the throne through conspir
acy and assassination. While King
Alexander and Queen Draga were un,
fit rulers they could have been depos'
ed and relieved Of the scepter Of pow
er without resorting to sucn drastic
| measures.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24

The acquisition of Louisiana terri
tory is generally credited to Thomas
Jefferson. The fact is that the pur-
chase of this vast territory was arrang-
ed for without Jefferson's knowledge
by Livingstone and Monroe. who had
been sent TO treat with Napoleon for
an entirely different purpose. Jeffer.
son approved the bargain with great
reluctance. stating that in buying the
land he had exceede. his powers as a
strict co~nstructionist of the Constitu-
ton.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24
END OF A BAD MAN.

The death Of William Hardee at the
hands Of the posse who were on his
trail in the brakes of the Missouri
FASTENED the death by a couple of
weeks of a very hard character. Har-
dee had been sentenced to death for
murder and would have been executed
this week. In breaking jail with his
companions of course he took the on
~ chance TO save his worthless life.
He had everything TO gain and moth.
ing TO lose. Under the circumstances
he was made doubly desperate and l
was certain he would fight to the death
Those on his trail were fully aware
of this hence the name in which
they entered into the very lair of the
demon showed them TO be men OF
courage and determination.
Although a bad man is out of the
way all good citizens will sadly regret
that W valuable lives were lost II
the tragedy from first TO last.
II is also to be regretted that a mol
Of Glasgow citizens in their anger
should resort to lynch law. One Grim,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24

Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock III.
has reached New York to compete for
the cup in August. Sir Thomas will
have a good time before the event,
anyway, whether filled with joy at
its close or not. The Reliance, which
will defend Americas claim to the
cup, is said to have demonstrated it's
superiority over the Columbia or Con.
stitution as a racer, showing that It
is still possible to increase the speed
of these wind crafts. If America must
loose the cup there is no mar &c
whom it could be surrendered with
better grace than to Sir Thomas.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24
FAMOUS CASE RECALLED.
StiVers, Shores Disbarment Proceed
ings Will be Continued.

Butte. June 21.-The disbarment
proceedings against Attorneys A. j.
Shores and DGay Stivers will be re-
stunned ! N department three of the dis
trlct court n week from Tuesday
morning, Judge McClernan having
made an order to that effect.
IL Is now nearly six months since
the hearing a continued owing to
the press OF olher court business and
the desire OF the defense to secure
a number Of dispositions from people
III various parts of the country.
Judge Harvey, who petitioned for
the disbarmont Of the two lawyers In
connection with the Minnie Healey
mine case was the principal witness
at the hearing. being examined at on
siderable length both by the prosecu'
lion Gld the defense.
Senator j. NJ. Kennedy will prob
aoly go on the stand when the case
is taken up again next week. His di-
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24

II the citizens of Heppner, Orep de-
sire the aid of Montana In their sore
distress it should be forthcoming.
Montanians are not stlngy or lacking
in sympathy. II there is a general
effort made to raise a relief fund in
this state Lewistown should be among
the cities to respond to the call. Such
a calamity touches every heart it mat
tiers not how distant the sufferers are.
State lines should be no bar to a gen.
erOus Offering.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24

British statesmen sat down hard on
Mr.. Chamberlain's scheme for a pre-.
fcrential tariff. The United States
can look with complacency upon this
refusal to adopt a protective measure
even though it would have been q
compliment to a feature of our govern
mental policy. a tariff that would
shut out our products from Great
Britain and her colonies would be ser
iously felt. However. II Is probably
owing to the fact that England must
have them that Mr.. Chamberlain's
scheme has met with disapproval.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24

Governor Taft has called down upon
himself nothing but praise from the
American press for his last report,
given out by the wal department. That
the Philippine government is in the
hands of a man whose only concern
is the best accomplishment of the task
committed to him has already become
the settled conviction of the people
of the United States.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24

II is said that most Of the assassl.
nations in Kentucky are due to local
politics. Kentucky has 10000 square
miles-about half the area of Mime.
sota-and yet has ll9 counties to our
SO, while the population of the two
states is about the same. About two
thirds Of these Kentucy counties are
counties that take more out OF the
state treasury than they put in.
Whenever Il Kentucky governor
says q correspondent Of the New York
Post. can secure a complaisant leg,
Stature willing to perpotuate his
name. he induces it TO form a new
county for that purpose Each OF
these pauper counties has its full
quota OF officers, and as the inhabi
tants are not very actively engaged
in agriculture or business. a multi
tude of incentives exists to the forma
tion of bitter political factions for the
control of these offices, with their
cash salaries. II lunches of these
counties could be consolidated into
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24

II the eastern slope Of the Rocky
mountains and the great plains and
valleys included in it's drainage area
were irrigated. as It is claimed by
government engineers is possible, t.
e.. thirty-ive million acres, this side
of the Rockies capable of irrigation,
the recent great flooG of the Missouri
would be largely spread out over this
vast area to water growing crops.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24

Three of the four prisoners who
escaped from the Glasgow jail are
dead. Two received their just deserts.
How much better il would have been
for the good name of this state had
the law been allowed 10 take its
course in the case of the third.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24
Garnet CIeaninu.

Mccoy and Sampson are now pre-
pared to clean. lay and sew carpets.
They are masters in this line OF work
and guarantee satisfaction. Sewing
5 cents per yard; laying s cents per
yard; cleaning and laying 10 cents
per yard. They also do general job
bing. Leave orders at postoffice.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24

The new seal for the department
OF commerce and labor is now being
made. representing n ship Of com.
merce, an anvil and hammer symbols
OF industry and labor and an Ameri-
can eagle and arms dcnoting the ma
tional scope of the department.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24

Governor Sparks, of Nevada, al.
though a Democrat, says il Cleveland
is nominated that state will make il
unanimous for Roosevelt. There are
other states in the far west in which
the sentiment is much the same way.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24

Make your arrangements to cele-
brate the Fourth in Lewistown. Great
preparations are under way to make
the day "A memorable one in the his
tory of Fergus county. The program
of amusements will please the old and
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24

Even Dan Lamont. C~loyeland's right
hand man and secretary of war, dur.
ing his occupancy OF The presidential
chair. admits that MIR. Cleveland :
nomination is impossible But he
says the Democracy must find the
nearest approximation to Cleveland's
character and size. Mr.. Bryan may
object to any such similarity.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24

rect testimony was given last win
ter. but on account Of his legislative
duties he was not cross-examined.
With the exception of Attorney Stiv-
ers, who is in Alaska, all interested in
the proceedings have been notified
to be present in court on June 30.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24

At one time during the proceedings
OF the case against Curtis Jet and
Thomas White at Jackson. Kentucky.
twenty widows who had lost their
husbands by the feuds that have ours.
ed the state were present in the court
room.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24

The Picket, a bay colt by Falsetto
Voltario, won the American derby in
Chicago last Saturday. John A.
brakes Savable was not in the race
at any stage of the game, The owner
of the latter dropped a little fortune
on his horse.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24

The complaCency with which the
servian people kill their king and
queen and celebrate the event with
fire works would indicate that they
are about on a par with some Of the
immigrants who have been coming 10
this country.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24

A couple were married in Chicago
last week whose united sir names only
consisted Of eve letters. II requires
fifteen letters to spell the name OF
The new king Of Servia.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24

When the Salvation army goes 20
the mountain regions Of Kentucky to
convert the people it should carry a
Calling gun to be used in an emer.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24

There are doubtless a good many
towards and ours in Breathitt county,
Kentucky, but Captain Even and
Prosecuting Attorney Byrd are not in
that class.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24

Integrity 10 not confined to any one
party. There are a number of Dem.
ocrats mixed up in the postal depart.
ment scandal in Washington.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24

Should a cloud burst occur on upper
Spring creek, there are some portions
OF Lewistown that might not be en-
tirely safe. Wise Is the man who
builds his house upon a hill.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24

Seryia may be a few points ahead
of Kentucky in sensational murders,
but the returns are not all in from
the blue grass state.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24

The rain last Saturday was worth
thousands of dollars to Fergus coun-
ty and it did not come any too soon
for grass and crops.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24

The fire works in Lewistown on the
Fourth of July will be something
worth coming miles to see. The dis,
play will be up to any in the state.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24

Another great Chicago strike has
been settled by arbitration-that of
the restaurant and hotel hep. It is
the proper method.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24

There is a demand in some sections
of the country for a noiseless Fourth
of July. Impossible unless We have
a boyless population.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24

The Reliance, our new cup defend.
er, should provide herself with a mast
that will not break or change her
name,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24

If Karageorgevitch, the new king Of
Servia, can fold up his name so ii will
moi be an impediment he may make
a very good sovereign.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24

June rains are a little late in get
ting down to busincss-hetter late
than never. however.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24

one, many causes OF feuds would be
eliminated, and 1t would be easier to
secure justice.-Minneapolis Journal.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24

Monrana's' CiGudburst waS a small
n compared with Oregons. II is an
output IN which this state will envy
no utECr
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24

A good many 'Old Kentucky
Homes" have been deserted during
the past week.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24

Shearing is in full blast and it is
believed the clip will be superior tc
that of last year.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-06-24
OFFICIAL PAPER OF FERGUS COUNTY.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
JOHN N. YROOMAN, Editor and Proprietor.
aALSEY R. WATSON, Business Manager.

JAMESTOWN. MONT. June 1908
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-18

fell. He was afoot (his horse having
been disabled by a ball In his fore Lego
when he received blow from a musket
that feled him to the ground. Tho Brit
ish were not at first aware Of the fact
that 1t was Mercer. but soon his Identity
became known when he was surrounded
by the British. who yelled at him with
curses to call for quarter. Mercer.
wounded by insults as well as bodily
wounded. raised his ire and replied to
the British with his lunging sword He
was many times bayoneted and left for
dead. A whitewashed pole and rough
flat stone marks the place at the pres
ont day where he fell Upon the retreat
Of the enemy. Mercer was conveyed to
Thomas Clark's house, about quarter
OF mile from the place where he fell.
and there taken care of until his death.
Washington had received the information
that Mercer had expired under his hume
ro,ls wounds, and he was not undeceived
until he was In full march to Norris
town. With great qualification he
learned that Mercer was still alive.
Washington dispatched Colonel Lewis
with a flag and letter to Lord Corn
wallis. requesting that every possible at
tention be shown to the wounded gem
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-18
RAILROADS..
ATLANTIC COAST LINE

TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND DAILY
BYRD-STREET STATION.
EFFECTIVE MONDAY. SEPT. 2lST.
9:o5 A. M. A. c. L. Express to all points
South.
900 a. NJ. Petersburg and Norfolk.
1910 p. NJ Petersburg and N. & w. West.
900 P. NJ. Petersburg and Norfolk.
t410 p. NJ. Goldsboro Local
$50 p. NJ. Petersburg Local
7:25 P. NJ. FLORIDA and West Indian Linz
ited," to all points South.
$40 P. NJ. Petersburg and N. 6. w. West.
II 80 p. NJ. Petersburg Local.
TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND.
343 A. NJ. 1885 A. NJ, S:2o A. NJ; Sunday
only lbs 4. NJ; Hoo A. M, Los P. NJ.
except Sunday; 2;05 p. NJ. 7:20 p. NJ, 7:45
p NJ, 9:10 P. NJ.
G. s. CAMPBELL. Div. Pass.Agt
w. ]. CRAIG. Gen. Pass. Agt.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-18

eral, and permission for Lewis to re-
main with him CORVALLIS consented
to the request, and also ordered his staff
surgeon to attend General Mercer. Upon
examining the wounded officer, the Brit
ish surgeon observed the numerous
wounds. but believed they would not
prove fatal. Mercer. bred to the pro-
fessron Of an army surgeon In Europe,
said to Lewis: RAISE my right arm.
George. and this gentleman Will then
discover the smallest wound, which will
prove the most fatal. Yes, Sir, this is
the fellow that will soon do my business
General Mercer expired In the arms OF
Lewis. This noble man had given up
n lucrative medical practice in Virginia
to Join the American army. and often
spoke to his fellow-officers, who were
clamoring for promotion In the army.
On such an occasion few days before
his death. he had said: I'VE are not
engaged In war Of ambeition gentlemen;
II we were. should not Re here. Every
man should be content to serve In that
station where he can be most useful.
For my part, have but one object In
view, and that Is the success OF tho
cause. God can witness how cheerfully
I would lay down my life to secure e."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-18

"It may pass. 1t must pass" he said
Erimly to himself as he stared keenly
into the scrap OF mirror which had re-
f,ected 30 many different faces in Its
time. At present the glass gave back
to his scrutiny a very good representa-
ton OF a Turkish soldier, only the eyes
were too frank and kindly, the resolute
American mouth too clean in Its firm
lines for perfect masquerade.
TITS my one chance" he muttcred.
'but it's good one. In the looting OF
this unhappy little village that rabble OF
soldiers will have no time to examine
every apparent Turk to see II he is the
real thing.
He looked down at the body OF the
dead mcrcenary whose clothes he had
adopted. Beside the Turk lay Hastings
landlord Bulgarian. who had exacted
a life for his own murder. 1t was the
death struggle OF these two which had
arst awakened the American In his little
bedroom.
Hastings had come too late to save
his host, but in time to hear the dying
Bulgariuns cry OF warning:
"Haida! Haida! (Hasten! Hastcno
The portera are on your!
with the cry still ringing in his ears.
Hastings had crossed to the latticed win
dow Of the square building, and then had
stood, sickened at the sights ano sounds
meeting him.
Half Of the village was aflame. paint
ing crimson the moonless midnight sky.
BY the light OF the fires murder and ra-
pine held unchecked sway. tho half
dressed Bulgarians yet stupid from sleep.
being about as capable of resistance as
startled sheep.
He had believed himself safe In his
rtot ltpn af
which had sent him abroad to furnish
special articles on Bulgaria. his mania
for acquiring strange dialects fitting
him for the task. But his confidence In
his position had been promptly shat
tered, for he could hear the soldiers
yelling to each other to find and kill
the infIdel dog who wrote blasphemlea
Of the Sultan" It was then that the
American hurriedly stripped the uniform,
from the dead Turk, and now, as tho
shouts drew nearer the inn, Hastings
raised the window and dropped on the
rose bed beneath. and sought safety not
In flight to right or left. but by running
straight to the center OF the VILLAGE
where he was caught In disorderly
band of Turks. and swept on to the lower
end OF the village. accepted as one OF
themselves.
Hastings drew the short stabbing
sword which he had taken from the dead
Turk and yelled aloud with the rest; but
tho lust of killing which now burned In
his veins was not toward the haplesS
and implorng Bulgarians. 1t was on
their butchers that no longed to turn.
scarcely able to resist the insane I'M
pulse.
Suddenly two Turks wh!rled down an
alley in pursuit Of a Bulgar lad who. by
hls dress, seemed OF some rank. Hast
ings tore himself from the crowd and
dashed after them, reaching them Just
as q blind wall turned the unarmed boy
TO bay.
The youth dropped on one knee and
lifted an arm. as though to ward OFF the
sight OF death; but he uttered no cry
and waited wordlessly for his murderers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-18
AT NIGHT IN BULGARIA.
BY CLINTON DANGERFEID- Copy

They never came. Hastings drove his
sword between the shoulders of one. and
when the second turnec at his COM
panion's dying howl the American was
ready for him.
"AGah. 1t is the foreign dog-the
writer OF scurrilous pages!' gasped the
cnraged mercenary. but his words were
drowned in the crack OF Hastings revolt
yer and In his own choked cry as he fell
The lad stumbled to his feet. dazed.
unable TO believe his good fortune; but
Hastings shook him rudely by the arm,
addressing him In his own tongue:
Get into that fellows clothes. he
snapped pointing at the smaller Turk,
"and be quick about it--hear?"
The Bulgar obeyed.
"Then you-you are not Of this DEVILS
chcta (band)?" he stammered, knotting
the Turks red sash around his own slcn-
der waist with faltering fingers.
''I should hope not" growled Hastings.
pulling a feZ roughly over his compan-
ions curls. Keep at my heels, hold
your tongue, leave me to talk their In
fernal Turkish. and we may yet get ont OF
this We are near the border, and once
over-well. well. why the deuce are you
wringing your hands like that?"
There Is one whom l cannot leave"
sobbed the boy. Her dead father made
me promise always to guard herlIhe
called her my sister. She is more than
that to me. l love her. though she Will
never love me in return. She is"
lis this a time for love stories?" in
terrupted Hastings, angrily. I'VE Will go
to our deaths II we try to save her-who-
ever she is--for God help any woman
here Tonight! Better she had never been
bern: but we can try. II we are not al
ready too, late.
Hope flushed the young Bulgar's face.
"This way!" he cried, and set off into
the shadows with the speed Of a grey
hound. turning once to say to Hastings
over his shoulder: IT know you will pro-
tect her.
IT can only try" returned the Ameri-
can, between set teeth. III / save one
woman from this hell 1t will be some
thing"
Five minutes later they ran into a house
OH the village confines. deeply Swallowed
by trees. No bolts opposed them, tho
inhabitants seemed fed. until at last they
reached locked door. The lad beat on
1t eagerly.
open open!" he cried. ut is l..
Costadin!'
It was flung wide at his call. and
woman faced them. She started at sight
OF their uniforms, but a glance reas-
sured her,
'Praise God, 1t is you. Costadin" she
Dried, the harsh Bulgarian tongue drop
ping like honey from her lips. "But this
other"
rs friend returned Hastings.
Trust me and / will save you
" do trust YOU" she said, her white
face taking on color again at the hope
full words. "But, oh, II you do fall you
@will not leave mo alive In the hands of
these wretctes or their voivodi, who dare
call themselves men of worth"
'NThay sha IL newer touch Won nliye.' said
Hastings, quietly. "And now. quickly.
your longest and heaviest veil; let me
have IT.
AS he wound tho heavy black veil over
ker head and shoulders by the light of
the single taper burning in the room, the
American shuddered at the girls wonder
full beauty; 1t would make his task insu-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-18

HAT have you done with that
$4,000" asked Colonel Monroe
OF Judge Sawyer. Lincolnville's
banker and most substantial cit
lzen. Postmaster Jenkins wa s
busy WITH Il delayed mail.