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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
PRESENT GOVERNOR WILL TAKE PORTFOLIO OF SECRETARY OF WAR ROOT NEXT JANUARY. WRIGHT IS POPULAR.

Oyster Bay. N. r., August 25.-General Luke E. Wright of Memphis, Tenn.,i will succeed Judge Taft as governor general of the Philippines when the latter be- succession to Eiihu Root. President Roosevelt today authorized the Associated Press to make the announcement that the post had been offered to General Wright and that he had accepted 1t.
 General Wright is now a member of the Philippine commission and vice-governor of the island. He is a lifelong Democrat.
 President Roosevelt spoke in terms of high praise of General wright's ability and fitness for the position of governor general He entertains a sincere regard for him. both personally and officially. regard General Wright as man of proved executive ability, his services as a member of the Philippine commission having been of a distinguished character During Governor Taft's sojourn in this country, General Wright was acting gov- ernor general and his conduct of the of flee was source of congratulation to the administration.
 General Wright Is popular not only with Americans in the Philippines, but also with the Filipinos, who hold him only sec-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26

Maryswlle Kan, August 25.--A cloud- burst struck in this vicinity early today. causing the Big Blue river to rise sixteen feet within few hours and sending a great flood of water south down the bot toms along that stream. Many inhabi- tants in the lowlands were driven from their homes and heavy damage to prop erty was done. One death by drowning Is reported.
 Marysvlle was deluged. Fifty houses were almost entirely submerged. their in- mates taking refuge in trees and on housetops. Sevnty-five persons had been rescued in boats in daylight, and by noon twenty others were taken to places of safety. The stream washed out the tracks on the Blue Valley branch of the Union Pacific for several miles, and wrecked telegraph and telephone wires. shutting the town off from outside com munication till late in the day. One of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26

entire day It would not have been so exasperating if the rival companies had been honestly striving to send their own bulletins, but much of the interference was obviously malicious.
 Before the yachts had reached the first turn, thick haze overspread the course and shut them entirely from the view of the shore observers. Then some indulged in guessing match and one of Marconis s opponent companies professed to have re- ceived message giving the hour minute and second at which each boat turned the first mark This was well enough until the official time was obtained from the committee board and then 1t was dis closed. as had been suspected from the beginning, that the so-called wireless company was publishing bulletins from shore observations, and wild guesses that had not been transmitted by wire less telegraphy at all.
 The official time was:
 Elap'd Cor'ted
 Start Finish Time Time Reliance ....11:00:36 2:15:30 3:14:54 3I4:54 Shamrock III :02:0O 2:2e:10 3.1s:10 3:1613 The next race will be sailed on Thurs day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26

ance with vow of sacrifice. Prof. Mooney says a public council of chiefs was held and he advised against 'any- thing In the nature of torture, although he learned afterward that on the last night of the dance the man referred to had two slits made in hts breast with a knife, each cut being about half an inch in length He declares that he was not present and did not know of the occur renee until the next day. He refutes the charges that he hired or instigated an sIndian to drag buffalo skull by means of cords passed over skewers fixed in the mans shoulders. lie says he was not present when the man started, but that later Mir. Seeger, the superintend- ent. who 1t is stated made the charge against him witnessed the ceremony and attempted no interference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
GEN. LUKE B. WRIGHT WILL SUCCEED
 TAFT IN THE PHIL LlPPIME ISLANDS
MOONEY DENIES THAT HE
 PAID FOR INDIAN DANCE

Washington, D. C., August 25.-Presi- dent F. Mooney, of the bureau of eth- nology, has made a statement to Prof.
 Langley secretary of the Smithsonian institute, In reference to the Cheyenne dance situation. which he Is said to have encouraged. He denies that the dance was paid for by him in whole or in part,
 but says that 1t was the regular tribal ceremony enacted by numerous tribes on various western reservations every year.
 Within the past ten years MT. Mooney says he has witnessed four of the dances which were held with the full knowledge and sanction of the agent. He denies that any dancer was strung up with cords and that of the thirty-nine In dians who participated in the dance re- -cently held one was anxious to undergo this peculiar form of torture in accord
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
NEGRO REWARDED.
He Saved an Officers Life During the
 Civil War.

New York, August 25.-For an act of bravery and kindness performed during the civil war, Daniel Prime, a negro liv- ing at Easton, Pa, is reported r have been bequeathed $5OO0 by Jonathan Moore of Jackson, Mich. Prime was sergeant in Company H, Fifty-fourth regiment of Massachusetts Volunteers, the first negro regiment and Moore was first lieu tenant in the Eleventh Michigan Volun- teers.
 Both regiments participated in the re- capture of Fort Sumpter. Lieutenant Moore had one of his legs shattered and lay bleeding to death when Prime tore his blouse to pieces. tightly bound the in- jured leg and carried the helpless man to a place of safety.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
REPORTED ATTACK.
Inhabitants of the Bulgarian Villages
 Are Mastered.

Constantinople, August 9. Three Bull garian villages near Tscherkoskei. villa yet of Adrianople, are reported to have been attacked by Circassians and their inhabitants massacred.
 The presents of food and cigarettes which the sultan sent to the Russian squadron shortly after 1t anchored off In- iadap on the east coast of Turkey, were not permitted to be received on board the Russian warships, Admiral Kruger refus- ing to accept them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
ARRANGEMENTS MADE.
Winter Racing Meet Will Be Held at
 Hot Springs, Ark.

, St. Louis, Mo, August 25.-At a con- ference of men interested in the Hot Springs. Ark. race track held here today, arrangements were practically complet- ed for the winter meeting which will open the first week in January and con- tinue until the opening of the Little Rock meet in March. Joseph A. Murphy was selected as presiding judge. Mars Cassidy starter
 The association will tender the Western Jockey club at its October meeting a bond sufficient to cover the entire amount for the meetings. The plans will be completed by December 1st. The racing stewards will be John M. Grace, c. Lacy Crawford. Charles Gates, Sid ne- c. Love and Robert Ault, with a professional steward yet to be selected as chairman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
MAUsER WORKS BUSY.
Making 2oo,o Rifles Which Were Or
 dered Recently.

Berlin, August 25.-The Mauser works at Obern. on the Neckar, are making 200, 900 rifles which were ordered weeks ago and the principal ammunition fac- tory in Berlin has contracted to deliver 100, GOO 900 cartridges
 The Krupps decline to give any in- formation as to whether they have re- ceived fresh orders for artillery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
JUDGE GRAY FAVORED.
Democratic Convention Recommends
 Him for Presidency.

Scranton. Pa, August 25.-The Kicka- wanna county democratic convention to- day adopted a resolution recommending Judge George Gray of Delaware for the presidency of the United States. Judge Gray was president, of the anthracite coal strike commission and also recent ly chairman of the Birmingham arbitra- ton commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
Minister Goes to Europe.

Mexico City. Mex. August 25-The min ister of foreign relations, Mariscal. with his wife will leave Vera Cruz Thursday for Europe. the journey being for Mrs Mariscars health. During the absence of the minister Jose Algara, at present sub secretary. will be acting minister of for eign relations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
RuruIars Rob Church.

Danville, Ill. August 25.-After the con gregation of St. Josephs Roman Catholic church had assembled for mass early this morning, 1t was discovered that burglars during the night had robbed the altar of the cruchx and all the gold and silver vessels. Services were adjourned and held later in St. Elizabeth hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
Foresters in Providence.

Providence. R. l., August 25.-With 300 delegates present. representing major ity of the courts throughout the country, the Supreme court of Foresters of Amer lea met today for their eighth biennial convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
Blooming Department Idle.

Pittsburg, Pa, August 25.-For the first time in four years the forty-inch bloom ing department and the 14-inch contin- uous mill of the Duquesne steel works have been closed down for two .weks to make needed repairs. About 80 men are idle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
WEATHER FORECAST.

Washington, August 25.-Forecast for Alabama: Fair Wednesday, ex- cept showers in extreme southern
 portion; Thursday fair; variable winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
Finale Postponed.

Newport. R. l., August 25.-Rain has caused a postponement of the national tennis finals until tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-26
NEB. DEMOCRATS MEET AT COLUMBUS Platform of 1896 is Reaflrmed
 by Convention BRYAN MAKES A SPEECH
Loomis Is Enthusiastically Received and Announces Nomination of Judge Sullivan for Supreme
 Judge-Populists Meet.

' Columbus, Neb, August 25.-The demo- cratic state convention was called to or der tonight by Chairman P. l.. Hall of the state central committee, who after a brief address introduced George L.. Loomis, of Fremont, as temporary chair man. Loomis was enthusiastically re- ceived and at once announced the nomi- nation by the populists at Grand Island of Judge John J. Sullivan for supreme judge.
 Chairman Loomis then addressed the convention.
 The Democratic state convention to- night reaffirmed the Kansas City plat form.
 The temporary organization was made permanent and W. H. Thompson, fusion candidate for governor in 1902, was made chairman of a committee of nine on res olutions
 William J. Bryan made brief address. He eulogized the young men of the coun- try and said that the hope of the demo- crats rested In them.
 w. L. Allen of Schuyler, nominated Judge John J. Sullivan for supreme judge.
 MT. Bryan seconded the nomination
  by exclamation.
 w Fl Thompson moved the nomina- ton of the populist candidates, w. Q. Jones and E. O.. Weber for regents of the state university and the motion was carried by unanimous vote.
 Following is the democratic platrorm'
 We the democrats of Nebraska, In convention assembled. re-afirm our faith in the party as enunciated In the last national platform adopted at Kansas City.
 We denounce the national republican administration for it's failure to carry out It's promises heretofore made and its subservience to especial interests at tho expense of and detriment of the interests of the public at large.
 I've are unalterably opposed to any form of asset currency legislation and to any legislation of the character of the Aldrch bill.
 I've demand that the attorney general of our state shall make application to the Supreme court of the United States for permission to put the Nebraska maximum freight law into immediate effect In ac- cordance with the suggestion of that court
 The platform demands that the judi ciary of Nebraska be kept free from par tisan bias, and the influence of special and cooperative interests. The platform charges the last republican legislature with being dominated by the corpora tions."
 -~~-e~~~~~~~~~~~~ that question, so the endorsement of Clarke for senator seems to be assured.
 The committee on credentials tonight followed the action of the old state cen tral committee.
 The committee on resolutions held an all night session although printed copies of the platform were brought here by Johnson men from Cleveland. The John son members of this committee were not unanimous on several issues, but it was conceded that the platform would fin- ally be in accord with Johnson's well kpo vi
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-02-18
ALIAS SUMMONS,

In the District Court of the Tenth Judicial
District OF the State of Montana. In and for the
county of Fergus.
JensC Christensen. Plaintiff, versus Carl Lind
strand. Defendant: Alias Summons.
The State OF Montana sends Greeting to the
|above-named Defendant.
You are Hereby summoned to answer the
complaint In this action, which is filed in the
office of the Clerk of this Court, a cop of
which is herewith served upon you and to file
your answer and serve a opy thereof upon
the plaintiffs attorneys within twenty days af-
ter the service of this alias summons. exclu-
siye of the day of service. and In case of your
failure to appear OF answer. Judgment will be
taken against you, by default, for the relief
demanded In this complaint.
This action is brought for the purpose of re-
covering a Judgment in favor of plaintiff and
against the said defendant for the sum OF
$4,000 as a balance due for work and labor
between the 3rd day of April, 1900. and the 18th
day of August, 1902, both dates inclusive, and
for the further sum of $1,000 as money loaned
the said defendant by plaintiff on or about the
LIST day OF June, 1900, and for the further sum
by plaintiff on the 30th day of July, 1902, and
for the further sum of $685. AS a balance due
for work and labor Of one Henry knutson
performed for said defendant between the 18th
day Of April. 1909. and the 18th day of August.
1902, both dates inclusive. and for a valuable
consideration assigned to plaintiff by said
Henry knutson prior to the commencement
of this ac~tion,-which aforesaid work and labor
was done and performed and the said money
was loaned as aforesaid all at the express in
stance and request of said defendant, and for
legal interest on said respective sums from the
respective dates last mentioned.
Witness my hand and the seal of said court.
~ u EDMGjSD WRIGHT,
Blackford & Blackford,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Firs publication Feb, IL,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-02-18
TRAIN HOLlUP
NEAR BUTTE
Continued from First Page).

on the Burlington hold-up case, but
with little success. The search for the
man who hired a rig at Sloan & Nc.
Governs livery stable is being Wig
orously plshed. and 1t is thought that
II he can be captured half OF the mys-
terry will be cleared up. The results
from the Investigation today were
meager. A boy at the stable told the
officers that but one man was in the
rig when it vas returned, between l
and 2 O'clock in the morning. He said
that the horse was covered with foam
and looked as if IL had been driven
~recklessly. The man who returned Ii
TO the stable said that he had had his
girl out at one of the road houses and
had left her down the street.
Two nen we're arrested today and
ara being held as suspects in the case.
Their names are Joe Kirby and George
Cole and are both said by the authori-
ties to have bad records.
Kirby, or Howard, was captured near
the corner Of Dakota and Silver
streets. Detective Murphy saw him as
he approached the corner, and Kirby.
seeing Murphy. rau away. Murphy
searched for him, and, finding him in a
shed in he vicinity, took him into Gus
today.
While there is yet no positive owl
oence connecting them with the rob-
berry, bo.h men are being held on gen.
eral principles and their actions at the
time of he hold.up will be investigat.
cd. When arrested Kirby had a 3S.
caliber revolver on his person.
Both Have Confessed.
Butte, Feb. 14.-Kirby and Cole. the
Two men arrested yesterday on suspi-
cion of being the robbers who held up
the Burlington train near here early
Thursday. late today confessed they
we're the men who performed the deed,
Kirby answers the description OF the
taller man and Cole the shorter.
The police finally drew the confes.
SION fron the men after a hard sweat
ing
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-02-18

CONTEST NOTICE.-DEPARTMENTOF
" the Interior. l.. 5. Land Office, Lewis
town, Mont, February II, tp3
A sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed in this Office by
JOSEF HENRlkSON,
contestant, against Homested entry NO. 1851
made October "a, 1898, for sell sel4, sec u, els
nell, sec ~. tp II n, r 10 e. Lots ] and 2 sec u.
~ Is n. 20 e. by Joseph Mckonnio; c,ontes
lee, in which Il is alleged that said Joseph
McKonnio has wholly abandoned said entry
and the land embraced thereby for more than
sI months last past. and changed his resi-,
dence from said land for more than said period
uf time, and that such abandonment was not
due 10 his employment IN the military or
naval service of the United States. SAID part,
les are hereby notified Ia appear, respond and
offer evidence touching said allegation at 10
o clock a. m. ON March %, 1888, before the reg;
ister and receiver al the United States Land
Office In LewistOwn, Montana.
The said contestant having, IN a proper
affidavit, filed February II. 1908. set forth facts
which show that after due diligence personal
service Of this notice cannot be made. y IS
hereby ordered and directed that such nouce
be given by due and proper publication
l.. w. ELDRIDOE, Receiver
First publication Feb. H.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-02-18
JOHN X. DRAKE IN Town.
Chicago Millionaire Arrives Bot Remains
Only few Minutes.

John X. Drake, the ownerof the Gold
Reef mining properties in Gilt Edge
and prominently mentioned with John
w. Gates in connection with the much
talked of purchase of the Kendall and
Barnes-King properties, arrived in
Lewistown about : o'clock this after
noon. Mr.. Drake was accompanied by
his wife. They stopped in Lewistown
only long enough TO eat dinner after
which they proceeded to Gilt Edge
where Drake has a residence of his
own.
IL was expected that Gntes would
also arrive in Lewistown today but
he did not come and 1t IL not known
when he will get here. With the
principals on the ground something
definite may be looked for In connec-
ton with the big deal which the
newspapers have been putting
through for the past two months.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-02-18
HELP BUILD UP the WEST.

The low rates from the East to
the West and Northwest, Febru-
airy 10 to April 80, will undoubt-
eddy bring out thousands OF set
tiers. Where they will go is
largely a question of inducements.
II you are interested in securing
any eastern people for your section
of the West, send their names and
addresses to the undersigned. All
the facts and figures about the
trip will be promptly sent them.
W. B. DIXON, Northwestern Pass. Agt.
en-. & St. p. Ry, ST. Paul, MINI.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-02-18
A CRITICISM OF DESTINY.

! wish were a Science or an Ethics or q
Plan
or anything Instead Of just an ordinary
man.
II l were but a Doctrine, mine would be Q
gayer lot,
or | should be delighted we're | Just q
Higher Thought.
For then the men Of millions would be
handing out the checks
To aid IN saving me from all the hin.
ORANGES that ycX.
I wish | were a system or a Policy OF
chair.
For some one would endow me. and my
prospects would be fair.
II l could be an Issue or a Theory, ]
know
The money TO support me would lmmedi.
atoly now;
or were | not a common man, but some.
thing like a Fund,
/ know by all the plutocrats I should not
then be Stunned.
II | were one of these things, why, the
outlook would be great;
They'd even vote me money from the
taxes of the state.
The good financial fairies with their won.
der working wands
Would soothe me with a shower OF their
currency and bonds.
II l were something Psychic or a Social
Settlement.
I'd never need 10 worry over coal or
clothes or rent.
I wish | were a Microbe. a Bacillus or a
Germ.
A microscopic wriggler-just a shy, elu-
sive worm
For then they'd 81 - r. millions and
la earncstnuSs tive
To trace me out Az. .,'ri .~c and to help
me keep aliv"
I wish were "A Scl,nle Or aa Ethics or a
Plan
Or anything instead OF just an ordinary
man.
Chicago Tribune.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-02-18
EDWARD BRAssEY, Register
First publication Feb. IL.

CONTEST NOTICE-DEPARTMENT OF
" the Interior, United States Land Office,
Lewistown, Montana. February ., 1908.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed in this Office by
WARREN X. WOODSON.
contestant, against HE entry No. 1919, made
September /, 1895, for s1e nwh. swla nell, and
nwl SCI, sec q. tp ~ n, T Is e, Montana p.
NJ, by Carl Lindstrand contestee, in which II
is alleged that the said Carl Lindstrand
has abandoned said homestead entry and
changed his residence from the land
embraced thereby for more than six
months last past; and that such
ment in the military or naval service Of the
United States during the war with Spain or in
any other war. Said parties are hereby noti-
fed to appear, respond and offer evidence
touching said allegation at 10 o'clock a. m. on
March 16, 1903, before the Register and Receiv-
er at the United States Land Office In Lewis
town. Montana.
The said contestant having. in a proper aft
davit, filed February 9th. 1903, set forth facts
which show that after due diligence personal
service OF this .notice cannot be made, it is
hereby ordered and directed that such notice
be given by due and proper publication.
EDWARD BRAssEY, REGISTER,
E,rot qualification Eak
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-02-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION - United
IN States Land Office at Lewistown. Mont.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION - United
N States Land Office at Lewistown. Mont-
February u. 1903.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
10 make final proof in support of his claim and
that said proof will be made before the register
and receiver at Lewistown. Montana. ON
Saturday, April 4, 1905. viz:
FRED A. ALTON,
who made II. +. No. 1925. for the sell nw14. e1e
swl. sec ~. nel4 nwh sec 80, tip 10 n, r Is e,
Montana Z. NJ.
Also AMANDUS STROM,
who made II Il No 1927. for the WI neA, nwl4
seit, neA swa, sec 30, tp 10 n, I Is e. Montana
They name the following witnesses to prove
their continuous residence upon and cultiva-
ton Of said land. viz:
Fred Alton. Henry Nelson. George Allan,
Martin Gunderson. Amandus Strom, all OF
Denton, Mont.
EDWARD BRAssEY. Register.
Is.e. ,.,Lt.-.t,nA E.b 10
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-02-18
Bankrupt Sale.

Notice is hereby given that the un.
dersigned. trustee of the property of
the Deerfield Mercantile Co., bank
rupts, will sell all of said bankrupt's
property under order of the referee
In bankruptcy given 18th day Of Nov,
1902, at public auction on Saturday,
Feb. q, 1903, at 10 o'clock a. m; that
said sale will take place at office Of
COrt G. Worden. attorneys at law,
L~cwistown. Montana at said hour said
trustee will receive sealed bids. That
at said hour the trustee will offer said
property for sale at public auction. and
will sell said property 10 the highest
bidder for cash; If in his judgment a
materially higher bid cannot be had
at an adjourned sale. Said trustee
reserves right 10 reject any and all
bids, II in his judgment II be TO best
Interest Of said estate. Property con-
sists Of 1900 feet lumber In Hamll-
ton Coulee; ! saw mill complete To-
Gated on Salt creek, 10 tents; shelf
hardware, felt, straw and crush hats;
pens, penholders. needles, perfume,
hasps. jcwelry. ink and mucilage.
]. l.. MEARS,
Trustee.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-02-18
Ten Dollars Reward.

The above reward will be paid for
information leading to the recovery OF
work team; light buckskin mare,
brown horse. weighing 1850 pounds,
branded 90 on left shoulder. Buck,
skin has wir sears IN front legs.
strayed from Bull mountains.
w. A. SUTTON,
Rockville, Mont.