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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-18

NOW IS THE TIME. to buy Real Estate IN besides investments in central property. have nice suburban houses and nice 8 acre farm, with house and all necessary tools and wagons. Nice lot of chickens and fruit. $500 in cash if sold before it is planted. J. E. SANDIFORD, Tel. 182. 1O9 Bank.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-18

ElOR SALE---Farm, 56 acres wood, about I 1,5oo cords standing. 40 acres arable and pasture. House, rooms and barn. etc, $2,5oo. E. F. Hunt, Spindle Hill, Wolcot. 4-l8-l2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-18

ITO ORENT-Tenement of four rooms, on I first floor, 30 Dover street. 4-t5-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-18
LATE WANTS.

EOR SALE-Smith Premier Typewriter, II little used. Price $50.Oo. N. A. Up- ham, 40 North Main St. 4-l8-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-18

TNO RENT-Store adjoining Polls thea I ter. Inquire John Moriarty, l35 Broad way. 4-lo-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-18

EOR SALE .cHEAP---one nickel plated II show case, 8 feet long. Apply at Democrat office. 3.l8-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-18

EOR SALE---Dunning hot water furnace, II in first class condition. Apply at Democrat office, 4-l8-6
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30
SCHOOL TRUSTEES.

Every head Of a family and every
property owner in Lewistown should
guard well the interests OF our pub,
lie schools. In a growing city like
Lewistown, with a rapidly increasing
school population, there is demand
for faithful and efficient men on our
school board. New problems are con
stantly coming up for consideration
and they require the application OF
sound judgment in their solution TO
the end that the schools will not suf'
fer.
Vote for Busenburg. Bach and
Wright il you wish to maintain the
high standard OF our schools.
The election will be held next Sat
urday. April End.
Don't fail to vote and get your
neighbor to vote.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30
A BORN LIAR,

II has been laid down as a prin-
ciple in evidence that a witness prov
en- false in one thing is discredited in
all. This same rule will apply to the
editor of the Judith Basin News. How
ever. in his case lying Is probably an
hereditary trait. He was born that
way and cannot help ii. This being
the case it is strange that anyone
should take seriously anything found
in the columns of the socialist organ.
But as IL takes all kinds of people to
make a word no doubt .tere are
some who would rather believe a lie
than the truth. especially II 1t meets
with their prejudice or can be used
to their advantage. Yet. the most de-
spicable creature is a liar who re-
peats. The editor of the News evil
IDENTIFY believes that a falsehood re-
peated finally becomes the truth.
In the last issue of the News ap-
pears again a willful and malicious
lie about the sale of the Fergus Coun'
ty high school bonds. Those bonds,
as every intelligent nan knows, or
can readily inform himself, were TAX
en- by the state through its agent,
Henry Neil. The interest accruing
on these bonds goes into the general
| school fund of the state. no bank,
| corporation or private individual re-
alizing anything therefrom. The great
bulk of the 100000 expended in the
erection of the school building went
into the pockets of laboring men ami
| citizens of Lewistown. The building
is a credit to the contractor and 1t
should he the pride of the people OF
Fergus county. not only now, but for
years 10 come.
But for the vicious and misleading
advice of a few socialistic grafters
and agitators. of whom the editor OF
the News was one, there would have
been no labor trouble during the per
Tod of its erection.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30

Christian Wiedman, the opposition
candidate for alderman in the Second
ward, was a member of the Republi.
an-Democratic caucus that placed
W. d. Symmes In nomination. He
participated in the proceedings and
signihed his approval Of the nomina-
ton by signing the petition required
by law to make the action Of the a u
Gus legal. He now comes out and
the man he endorsed. This
looks like ~duplicity. Certainly 1t is
not the course for a nan OF honor
to pursue.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30
The ALpeRMANlc NOMINEES.

In municipal elections throughout
the United States tLcre ID a growing
tendency to ignore party lines and to
get together for tn. purp So of Sc
curing representative and competent
men to fll the various offices. Par
ticularly Is this true Of cities of the
smaller class.
In a city of the size of Lewistown
WI believe this union Of action on
the part OF the two great parties Is
productive of the best results.
As a general rule the American
people have too much party politics
and it is a good thing for the citizens
whose local interests are identical,
though they hold different views on
national policies. to get together for
the common good. 1t tends to
strengthen the bonds of fellowship,
creates good feeling and places pa
triotism and local pride above the
pursuit of selfish ends.
BY uniting the strength of both
parties in a city OF this size II be-
comes possible to get good men to
serve in the common council. With
our small population divided up into
wards II has been a difficult task to
get representative men to consent to
serve. or allow their names to go on
a ticket. Various reasons are assign.
ed for refusal. which may be of no In.
terest to the public. though sufficient
for them.
Yet here Is a public duty that must
be performed by someone. though the
office is devoid of salary or emolu-
ments of any kind. This being the
situation 1t requires the united and
harmonious action of both parties to
secure willing and capable men to
manage the affairs of this city in the
trying period OF its existence.
Now. when the demands are urg.
ent and the revenues small. 1t will
require wise counsel and the applica.
ton of good business methods to draw
the line between parsimony and ex
travagance. Even the very wisest
might be pardoned If they shrank
from such responsibilities. Yet, how
strange. that men with no capacity
for such duties, will not only accept
but seek nominations for the office of
alderman.
The men placed in nomination by
the joint action of the Republican
and Democratic organizations are
men who have long been identified
with the growth and business inter.
ests of Lewistown. They are eau.
tious. conservative men. yet not lack
ing in public spirit.
They have the best interests of
Lewistown at heart ana as none of
them sought the honor but would
have gladly given way to others. they
should receive the support of the
great majority of the voters at next
Mondays election.
Vote for Messrs. Symmes. Brown
and Laux for aldermen.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30
A WORD TO REPUBLICANS.

While il is not our purpose to open
the political campaign at this early
date yet we believe the time is ripe
for again calling attention TO a IA
tai weakness in the Republican tick
ct at the last general election. We
have reference to the mistake OF
rc-nominating men who had held Of
lice for two or more terms.
Ii has been intimated. though 1t
a be groundless. that at least one
Republican county officer would seek
denomination for the office he now
holds and has conducted so accep'
tably for the past two terms.
We do not raise an opposition on
the score of stewardship but on that
of political and public policy. There
is q general feeling that two terms
are enough for most county officers,
though circumstances may at times
necessitate a longer tenure.
In an early day. when the popula'
ton of this county was small, 1t was
difficult to get thoroughly competent
men to fill the offices. especially an
Office requiring professional training.
But the situation has greatly chang
ed. The increase in our population
has enlarged the number OF compe-
tent men for every position and some
Of them being stanch Republicans
and workers in the party 1t is no
more than fair that their claims for
a share in the honors and emolu-
ments be recognized.
From the view point OF the people,
regardless of party, there seems to
be a strong prejudice against a long
tenure of office for men whose du'
ties are merely of a clerical nature,
even though they prove very ell
cient. There is a feeling that there
are others who al do the work just
as well and this has been pretty thor
oughly demonstrated in Fergus coun'
~ and elsewhere. In an editorial
Immediately following the last coun'
ty election we gave expression T.. the
following:
Judging from the result of the re
cent election. the people of Fergus
county are emphatically opposed to
The third term In office. Although
there might be some exceptions in In
stances Of great popularity and ell
cheney, as a general proposition
there is no doubt as to the verdict o.
the people. The Republican party
of this county has received a dear
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30

One OF the most capable mel in the
city council. a man who applies bust.
ness principles to all matters coming
before the board. is W. u. Symmes,
renominated to succeed himself in
the Second ward. He has given much
valuable time and thought 10 the wa
ter and sewerage system OF Lewis
own and Is familiar with tine details
and work TO be done during the com
ing summer. The voters OF the Sec
ond ward will make a great mistake
if they fail to elect him. He is Just
the man needed on the board at the
present time.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30

Says Bishop Spalding: Let the
unions beware of those who SOW the
seeds OF d~issension. who foster dis
trust ard hatred of employers. who
advocate strikes for slight and friy.
olous causes or when there Is no
reasonable hope of gaining the
points in dispute. Radical agitators
are foes Of organized labor. Their
purpose is revolution, They exag.
gerate the evils and hardships Which
the actual industrial conditions in.
volve and ignore or deny the progress
that has been made. They create a
bitter temper and arouse angry and
antisocial passions in a situation in
which nothing but patience and sane
views can be OF help. Were social.
ism TO gain control OF the labor un
ions the public opinion of the coun.
try would become antagonistic to
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30

date" Similar expressions we're
most frequent from the other great
Republican states of the middle west
and Missouri.
A surprising and unlocked for fea.
ture of the letters from the middle
west, from Ohio westward to Kan
sas and Nebraska, is the fact that
numerous Democrats not only hope
for Roosevelt's nomination and cleo
tion, but that many of them boldly
declare that they will vote for him
Names marked Democrat were fire.
quent in the lists from those states,
with the statement that these men
would vote for the president If noml.
mated and a number of individual
postal cards were received from men
who declared themselves Roosevelt
Democrats"
From some of the western states
and especially from Nebraska. came
statements that the Populist farmers
are all flocking into the Republican
camp. and are earnest and jealous
in their support of Mr.. Roosevelt.
From the four MISUNDERSTANDING
ma. New Mexico. Arizona and Tndi-
an Territory, no other name but
Roosevelt was mentioned.
This expression of sentiment comes
from the farmers and the workers in
mills and shops and is even more
pronounced than that for Mckinley
in 1896.
Since the merger decision the SEN
timent for the president has great
ly increased and without all signs fail
Theodore Roosevelt will succeed
himself by the largest popular ma.
jority ever given a president of the
United States.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30

miles, and eight hundred miles from
the Pacific coast, the people OF this
state find II a matter OF more than
ordinary interest, whether the two
transcontinental roads. which connect
us with the commercial centers, shall
enter into a compact on freight and
passenger rates, or whether they
they shall be operated independent
OF each other to stimulate a healthy
competition.
Friends OF the merger claim that
II would be q good thing for the north
west and that 1t would mean a re-
duction OF rates. Butte's morning pa
per, In an endeavor to herald the
courts decision as a political move,
says the public, in a financial way.
gains nothing through the decision
rendered." and continues to expound
upon the advantage OF consolidation
as reducing expenses and accordingly
reducing rates.
This theory-the only n the
trusts pretend to advance in their
support-has long been exploded.
Combinations of capital are not char,
table institutions. They are not form
ed to further the common welfare.
This statement is plain to every man
who thinks. Experience has shown
that great combines have not reduc-
ed the selling price of the commodity
they control.
Many OF us remember the time
when the Great Northern and North
ern Pacific railroads were in compe'
tition and when Mr.. Hills special
train was not permitted to stand on
the Northern Pacific sidetrack. Is
there anybody so dense as to imagine
that it is better for the public that
these railroad magnates should live
in amity and peace?
AS already effected, they want the
rates to be ''all that the traffic car
bear" This Is their official pronun
ciamento. The decision of the su
preme court may not bring any i'm
mediate change; but that II is a de
cisive victory for the antitrust ele
ment and a direct benefit to ever.
business enterprise in Montana nc
sane mar can seriously attempt t.
de%ny.-Butte Daily News.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30

but wholesome lesson. but n II will
profit by. In naming candidates II
must try to find out the wishes Of the
people first. While II named compe'
tent and tried men. there were 9th
ers In the party just as good and
fully as deserving who could have
filled their places"
We are still of the above opinion
and 1t behooves the party to take a
decided stand on this question II II
expects to avoid the breakers that
shattered its hopes two years ago.
Give someone else a chance.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30

No doubt Senator Carter took the
same interest in the Helena primar-
les that would devolve upon any good
citizen. 1t is quite natural. however.
tlat the Democratic press OF tho state
should attempt to make a mountain
oat OF a mole hi ~ herilGiug Mr..
Carriers defeat in seeking party con-
troll in the Helena election. The mu.
nicipal affairs of Helena are of very
small c to the people of the
state. II should be creditable TO any
man that he is incapable OF becom.
ing n successful ward heller. The
honor is all on his side.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30

Both Senators Clay and Bacon ui
Georgia have come out In opposition
TO the candidacy OF VIM. II. Hearst
for the Democratic presidential nom.
nation. AS Georgia is a typical
southern state and both senators are
men of great influence in that region
1t is thought Hearst will have to
look elsewhere for the bulk OF his
strength.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30

them. and they would grow feeble
and fall into disruption. The out.
come would be a decline in national
prosperity, and for this organized Ia
Dor would be held responsible"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30
Notice.

To Whom 1t May Concern.
Notice is hereby given to parties
owning or claiming fencing upon the
neA nwA, nh neA, SELL neA. of
section II. township 16 north of range
IS east, to remove the same
within thirty days period of publica'
ton hereof, or their rights to same
will be forfeited.
Dated at Lewistown, March 9, 1904.
IRVING PIERCE.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30
WEEDS

Consumption is a human
weed hourishing best in weak
lungs. Like other weeds it's
easily destroyed while young;
when old, sometimes i'm.
possible.
Strengthen the lungs as you
would weak land and the
weeds will disappear.
The best lung fertilizer is
SCOTS Emulsion. Salt pork
is good too, but it is very hard
to digest.
The time to treat consump-
ton is when you begin trying
to hide it from yourself.
Others see it, you won't.
Don't wait until you can't
deceive yourself any longer.
Begin with the first thought
to take SCOTS Emulsion. If
it isn't really consumption so
much the better; you will soon
forget it and be better for the
treatment. If it is consump-
ton you can't expect to be
cured at once, but if you will
begin in time and will be
rigidly regular in your treat.
ment you will win.
SCOTS Emulsion, fresh air,
rest all you can, eat all you
can, that's the treatment and
that's the best treatment
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30

Lieutenant Governor Tillman oil
South Carolina, who killed Editor
Gonzales and was acquitted of MUIR
der, has announced his candidacy
for congress. There ought to be
some way TO keep criminals of his
class out of congress.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30

Japanese soldiers are paid two
cents and Russian soldiers one cent
a day FOR their services. Uncle Sans
soldiers are the best paid of any in
the world
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30

There is no interest paramount to
that of our public schools, hence in
telligent and capable men should he
chosen as trustees. Vote for Busen-
burg. Bach and Wright.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30
Raw or lnflamed lunus

Yield quickly to the wonderful cur
alive and healing qualities of Foley's
Honey and Tar. It prevents pneu-
monia and consumption from a hard
cold settled on the lungs. Sold by Y.
F. McKechnie.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30
A VICTORY.

Naturally. the public of Montana
is much concerned about the probable
results of the decision in the railroad
merger case. twenty-five hundred
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30

The seedless apple has made its
appearance down in Colorado. What
is needed most in Montana is a seed.
less dandelion,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30

Now a Chicago professor says The
cry OF a baby is the sweetest music
He should beware of the fate of Prof
Triggs.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30

Vote the one mill tax for fire pur.
poses il YOU want to make the vol
unteer fire company efficient.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30
p,clAL PAPER or FERGUS COUNTY.
'uBLIsuKp WEEKLY BY
LEwIsTowN, MONT. Mch. 80, 1904

Vote for Symmes. Laux and Brown
for aldermen.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30

Considering the different brands of
whisky Buffalo Bill has encountered
in his long career he should be i'm.
mune TO any kind OF poison.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30

Possibly the Japs and Russians
agreed not to fight during the Lenten
season,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30

The future of L.ewistown depends
in a large measure upon the intelli'
gent management of municipal af-
fairs.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30

Any port in a storm, but Port Ar
thur preferred. says the Russian adj
miral.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30

The past winter-if IL really is over
will never be classed as a mild
enc
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30

Vote for capable men for schoo
trustees and aldermen.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30

Goodbye to March. May we never
see its like again.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-03-30

Vote for Busenburg, Bach and
Wright for school trustees.
The bee., 1904-05-05
Things GETTING
INTERESTING
The Russians Get the Worst of 1t In
the First Real Encounter
of Land Forces.
JAPS STORM RUSSIAN POSITI6h,
and NOW CONTROL YALU ESTUARY,

The Belief Prevails, That thsHJapsn-
csc Will Now Try 30 isolate
Port Arthur, So as Not TO Leave
That Position ss q Menace to Her
Rear.
The bee., 1904-05-05
sTOCKMEN WIN THEIR POINT
western and Northwestern Lines
VIII Grant Return TranspOrtn-
ton to Shippers.

Denver, Col, May 2.-Charles f
Martin, secretary of the National Live
Stock association, received the follow
ing telegram from President F. Ha-
bernbarth, of Salt Lake City:
Just received telegram from Chi
cago stating that western and north
western lines had granted our request
for return transportation to live stock
shippers, effective May q"
This is the result of a conference
between a committee from the Ma
,tional, Live Stock association and the
general traffic managers of the western
lines, held in Chicago on February 20,
at which the former demanded the
adjustment of the tonnage system in
handling live stock, the restoration of
the return pass to bona fide shippers
and a reimbursement of freight rates
from certain localities.
The bee., 1904-05-05

many men. The Russian troops at
Hamatan retreated toward Feng Huan
Cheng.
A Russian officer who was taken
prisoner, said that the effect of the
Japanese artillery fire on Saturday
and Sunday was enormous.
Lieut.-Gen. Sassalitch, commander OF
the second Siberian army corps, and
Maj.-Gen. Kashtalinsky, commander of
the Third East Siberian rifle brigade,
were wounded by shells. A Russian
lieutenant-colonel vas captured. 1t is
estimated that the Russian casualties
amounted to over 800.
Gen. Kurol,i and his headquarters
entered Chiu Tien Cheng at half past
Gen. Kurokzi has telegraphed that
the imperial prince and the officers of
his command are In high spirits, and
that all the troops are In excellent
spirits.
The bee., 1904-05-05

Toxic. May 3.-The japanese have
raken by storm Kulien-C heng, on the
Manchurian side of the Yalu river
which the Russians occupied In force.
The Japanese captured Kiulien-
Cheng after an hours desperate fight
Their attack was intrepid. The whole
Japanese line, which covered more than
four miles, advanced with gallantry
and In perfect order Most OF the jap
anese had waded the river. the water
being waist-deep.
The Russian troops engaged num-
bered 10000. It is estimated here.
The fight began at dawn. Lieut.-Gen
Kuriko, commanding the japanese
troops. constructed pontoons from the
Korean bank to the islands of Oulrito
and Kintieto in the river.
After brisk engagements, the parties
Of Russians who had taken possession
of the islands were driven from them
and the Japanese took possession OF
them without much loss.
The Russians from Kiulien-Cheng
bombarded Wiju and vicinity, but did
little damage. The Japanese COM
pleted one of their pontoon bridges
across the river Sunday morning. The
twelfth division crossed Immediately
and was followed closely by the second
division and the field artillery.