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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-04-06
THE FALL OF COTTON KING"
SUllY,


The fall of Cotton King" Sully,
who is supposed to have made mil
lions out of the bull market IN cot
ton, furnishes another lesson in the
Insecurity of fortunes made out OF
gambling operations of this charac'
ter.
After several months of spectacu-
lar rule in the cotton market, in
which he made fortunes by forcing
the prices of cotton to a point that
had no basis in the crop conditions or
l.. the supply OF this staple, it Is an
nounced in Wall street that "Sully
suspends."
In other words, the cotton king,
so far as ability to meet his obliga-
tons is concerned, was no better off
than the poorest bankrupt in the
smallest courtry town. And the dis
patches inform us that this laconic
announcement to the effect that Sully
could not pay turned the New York
Cotton Exchange into "bedlam that
carried ruin over the tickers to thous'
ands of men dreaming of sudden
wealth" Frenzied men fought until
their clothes were literally torn from
their backs" says the dispatch.
And yet this man Sully was not a
producer of cotton nor a merchant in
cotton. He was merely d gambler in
prices, and he made the prices him
self by ''bulling" the market. A few
minutes after the opening of the cot
ton exchange on Friday the market
began to tumble downward at a live
ly rate. 1t went down thirty points
in two minutes. II is estimated that
something like three-quarters of a
million bales of cotton were traded
in" during the twenty minutes panic
that followed the announcement of
Sully's failure. AS the market slump
ed $50 points during this period, the
loss falling on the spectators who
were forced to liquidate, it is claimed,
will exceed a million dollars. While
it is true that the market rallied
somewhat before the close of the
crash, so far as these men were con
cerned, was complete.
1t appears that the cotton plunger
was warned six weeks ago by Thomas
w. Lawson of Boston that he would
have to quit the game or go broke
The warning was unheeded. Sully
carried through his spectacular deal
in January only to reap disastrous
failure in March. The instances OF
men of the Sully type quitting the
game" after a successful deal are few
and far betweeL. The gambling few
er does not subside until the crash
comes that carries widespread ruin
to many and decentralization to a pro
ductive industry and the Legitimate
business interests dependent upon 1t
Record Herald.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-04-06
HOW HANNA WON HIS WIFE.
Though Poor He Wooed and Won the
Dauuhter OF a Coal Baron.


Nearly 3S years ago, the late Mark
Hanna was just starting IN his bus
mess career as a grocer in Cleve-
land, says the Pittsburg Dispatch. He
was poor, plodding, and to the casual
observer q very everyday sort OF
young man. Daniel Rhodes was one
of the rich coal owners of the state.
He had n daughter, Gussie, the
very idol of his soul. Around this
lovely girl the brusque old father had
wreathed all the sentiment, all the
hopes of his future existence. Every
thing was to be done for Gussie. Mrs.
Rhodes, her fond mother, was the
joint idolator at the daughters shrine
and the doting parents had dreams
of a rich, influential sutton, a splendid
marriage and a brilliant social ca
reer for Gussie, when, as usual, the
unexpected happened. Gussie Rhodes
met and loved the obscure, poor
young man. Mark Hanna. Mr.. Rhodes
was astonished when the daring
young grocer called upon him and
asked for the hand OF his daughter,
He refused absolutely to grant the
young sutton even time enough to
beg. He said mo- CURLY and sharp
iy. and when he saw his daughter he
tried to scold her. but instead he took
her in his arms and begged her not
to think of this unknown man. Han
ma" He said he never. never could
consent to such a choice for his
child.
Gussie Rhodes told her father, with
many a reassuring embrace, that she
would never marry without his con-
sent, and she added: But papa
dear. | shall never marry any man
but Mark Hanna"
Then she promised her father not
to see her lover or write to him Tor
a year at least. She kept her prom
Use. and in the course Or a few weeks,
although she never audibly murmur'
ed, and was sweetly loving n gen
tie to all about her. she grew pale
and wan. She neither ate mol slept!
The old father was at his wits n
Some one proposed a foreign tour ior
that change of scene which is sup
posed to work wonders in heart al
fections, and. presto, at a few hours
notice, father, mother and daughter
were on board an Atlantic steamer.
For nearly a year the "change OIL
scene" prescription was pursued
faithfully and the patient, always
cheerfully submissive, gentle n
charming, obviously growing trailer
day by day. Almost In despair the
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-04-06

The Great Falls Tribune, in its rec
ord of chronological events, gives the
date of Thomas Jefferson's birth as
April End, 1743. However. Fergus
county Democrats are going to cele-
bratc April 18th as the correct date.
This little matter of being behind
time is only a party characteristic.
Don't blame them IL they revere the
name of Jefferson W if he did
live so long ago that the date of his
birth is a matter of controversy.
They haven't had a leader for 10,
these many years, whose deeds were
worthy of emulation or whose birth
day is of sufficient Importance to be
remembered.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-04-06

lngs of land had passed away" From
now on, except In few instances, the
holdings Of land by one individual or
company are likely to grow smaller
The change in the method of stock
raising has already commenced
More growers and fewer acres Will
guarantee better results.
The repeal of all of the land laws
simply means the checking of the
growth OF every stockgrowing state
in the west. II could rot be other
wise and 1t will be well for congress
to consider both sides OF this ques'
ton before accepting the sweeping
statements of Missionaries and men
governed by Interior motives.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-04-06
Sciatic Rheumatism Cured.

Il have been subject to sciatic
rheumatism for years." says f. II.
Waldron. of Wilton, Junction, Iowa.
My joints were stiff and gave me
much pain and discomfort. My joints
would crack when | Strengthened up.
| used Chamberlain's Pain Balm and
have been thoroughly cured. Have
not had q pain or ache from the old
trouble for many months. 1t is GER
tainly a most wonderful liniment."
For sale by all druggists and dealers.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-04-06

The solicitude of the Democratic
party lest the administration stop its
prosecution of the trusts is some
thing strikingly humorous. Such foxy
politicians as German and Williams
would not hesitate at anything which
would disturb the business il terests
OF the country If thereby they could
secure any party advantage. The peo.
Pile will not forget how. after Cleve-
lands last election. the party repudi.
ated its ultra free trade stand and
German came TO the rescue with a
compromise or at least a modified
tariff bill, showing that the Democ-
racy was strenuous in promises but
cowardly in execution. The party
now pretends to be red-eyed in its
opposition to the trusts, but If vic
torious would doubtless be glad
enough to secure the offices without
seeking trouble with the trusts. The
Republican party Is a party that does
things for the country. II will have
in its candidate for president a man
who does things. q man who keeps
his promises and is not afraid. But
he is not going to seek Democratic
advice as to the course OF proceed.
ure. A party that has done nothing
for the country worthy of mention fol
half a century. while It has done a
great deal of mischief. should modest
ly refrain from advising anyone.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-04-06

natural to do something to oblige a
friend. especially If the favor is reel
procal in its nature.
However, fitness should be made
the test in the securing of teachers
and If the high standard of our
public schools is TO be maintained
and improved the new board Will
have to use great care in the selec.
ton of instructors. not hesitating to
make changes when absolutely nee
essary.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-04-06

Taking advantage of his position as
a member of the judiciary Judge
Parker is maintaining a clam-like 81.
lence when a good many Democrats
would like to know his views on pub.
Tic questions before supporting him.
Surely. silence is golden in the case
of Judge Parker, unless he is capable
OF saying something that has no
meaning or can be interpreted to
please both wings of his party. A
great effort is being made to smoke
him out.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-04-06

chairman of the South Dakota Dem
ocratic delegation to the national con-
vention and says he will bolt the con
vention if Grover Cleveland or any
Democrat like him is nominated at
st. Louis. He was formerly a Repub-
lican but % assume to be outhor.
ity on J%effersonian Democracy. At
least he opposes the Grover Cleve-
land brand which is held by a great
many to be the real thing.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-04-06

The Milk River Valley News is the
name of a new paper which has made
its appearance al Harlem, Chouteau
county. The News starts with a good
advertising patronage and has a
growing field of usefulness. II will
deserve success by advocating the
principles OF the z. o. D.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-04-06

Presidert Roosevelt has sent a
warm letter of regret to the secretary
of the Montana StockgrowerS' asso-
citation fol- his inability TO attend the
forthcoming meeting at Miles City.
There are some unruly "bronks" in
congress who will require his atten-
tinn
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-04-06

Dow in Montpelier. Vermont, a
student was mulcted to the tune Of
$1,000 for hazing. Served him right.
If the law is invoked to suppress this
barbaIous practice il will soon come
to an end. The students papa prob
ably had to pay the fine.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-04-06

Grover Cleveland is quite sure he
represents the only brand OF Simon
pure Jeffersonian Democracy. while
William r. Hearst is just as certain
that he is the only true representa-
tive Of the Sage of Monticello"
Both are willing TO furnish testimon-
ials With the brand blown in on the
hnttla
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-04-06

Basing calculations on the primar.
les already held H. New York state
Judge Alton b. Parker will easily lead
all other candidates in the Demo.
cratic state convention. But it does
not necessarily follow that he will be
nominated at st. Louis.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-04-06

Tom Kinds will not get the s2o0..
900 he wanted for tel days work.
Adverse court decisions seem 10 he
doing more damage IN the Heinze
camp than japanese shells in the har.
Dor OF Port Arthur.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-04-06

Although a majority of the Demo,
cratic papers in this state have no
use for Hearst they are not saying
anything against him because they
are afraid they may have to support
him
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-04-06

Butte is threatened with a Goldfish
famine. That will give some of her
citizens an excuse for not relying up
on water TO querch their thirst.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-04-06

The Russian admiral is unable to
Makaroff guess as to how soon he
will be bottled mp in the harbor ol
Port Arthur.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-04-06

II looks very much as though MIR.
Bryan would have TO get along with
out the $4,000 supposed 10 have been
left him by the Bennett will.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-04-06

Bryan calls Judge Parker an In
terrigation point. Evidently he is not
the man of the period.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-04-06

A municipal or school election af-
lords an opportunity for the man
with a grudge to get in his work.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-04-06

The people of Montana were April
fooled H. the shape of a very beauti-
ful day,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-04-06

The decision in the merger case
will render useless u large amount ol
Democratic campaign literature.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-04-06

The Japanese and Russians are so
slow that we are not likely TO have
very exciting news until the Demo
cratic national convention meets.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-04-06

Conceive il you a a party which
processes creme for jefferson fol.
lowing the leadership Of Billy Hearst.
Inter Mountain.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-04-06

But. Of course. q fine oil 100000
won't come hard TO Heinze il he can
get the money from somebody else's
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-04-06

II looks as If Mr.. Heinze were mp
against the real thing. He will find
that it doesn't pay to monkey with
the cOurts-unless he owns the courts.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-04-06

Probably Senator Burton feels by
this time that he has been monkey
ing with n buzz saw.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-04-06

Miles City is evidently the Venice
OF Montana at this season of the
year.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-04-06
Young Plants

Every farmer knows that
some plants grow better than
others. Soil may be the same
and seed may seem the same
but some plants are weak and
others strong.
And that's the way with
children. They are like young
plants. Same food, same home,
same care but some grow big
and strong while others stay
small and weak.
SCOTS Emulsion offers an
easy way out of the difficulty.
Child weakness often means
starvation, not because of lack
Of food, but because the food
does not feed.
SCOTS Emulsion reallyfeeds
d gives the child growing
yrcngth.
Whatever the cause of weak
ness and failure to grow
SCOTS Emulsion seems 70 find
it and set the matter right.
Send for free sample.
scott x BOVINE, Chemists, Ao9 Pearl st, New York
SOC. aud sI.oo all druggists,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-04-06

The ~irrepressible Pettigrew is in
evidence again. He vas elected
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-04-06

LEwIsTowN, MONT. April c, 1904.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-04-06

JOHN N, YROOMAN, Editor and Proprietor.
aALSEY R. WATSON, Business Manager.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-04-06
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY

OFFICIAL PAPER OF FERGUS COUNTY.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-16
OBLIVION NOT FOR HIM.
John p. Hopkins, Ex-MayOr of Chic
cawO, ObjectsltO Scheme of Young
err Democrats to Shelve Him.

Springfield, ILL.,. June 14,-Candi-
dates who are to be nominated in the
democratic state convention which is
called for Tuesday afternoon have been
showed completely into the background
by the bitter factional fight which has
broken out for the control Of the state
machinery. The selection Of candi-
date for governor and the question Of
whether or not Illinois shall send to
the St. Louis convention a delegation
instructed for William R. Hearst &C.
cupy large section Of the background
when compared with the problem Of
whether John P. Hopkins, of Chicago,
shall retain his position at the head
of the state central committee or
whether he shall be deposed and his
power given to Willard Dunlap, Theo-
dore Nelson and other men, all of
the interests Of Mr.. Hearst.
The state central committee selected
Frank p Quinn, of Peoria, as tempo
rary chairman Of the convention and
II the Hopkins people control the con-
vention his appointment will be made
permanent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-16

IssLa
the Western Federatlon or Mlners To
the effect that the present strike was
called by referendum vote and for the
purpose of establishing an eight-hour
day Is erroneous and false. The strike
was arbitrarily called by the executive
committee Of the Western Federation
Of Miners and protested against by
three-fourths Of the miners in the
Cripple Creek district. The eight
hour day had been established and
recognized for ten years past and en-
ployer and employed were satisfied
and working In harmony. Rioting,
dynamiting and anarchy has had Its
day In Colorado"
G. G. Kennison. president Of Miners
union No. 40, Of Cripple Creek, was
arrested by City Marshal Moore, Of
Goldfeld. as he was going to the head
quarters Of the deported miners in
Denver. The charge against him is
murder for alleged participation in
the blowing up Of the Independence
depot with dynamite.
Utah Sheriff Wants Them Not.
Salt Lake City, June IA special
from Price, Utah. center Of the Carbon
county coal fields, says that II any Of
the union miners Of Victor and Grip
pie Creek, Col, are brought into Utah
Sheriff Wilcox will run special train
to meet them and take them back into
Colorado.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-16
Brown University 1876 Years Old.

Brown University 1876 Years Old.
Providence, r. l., June 13.-The
136th commencement at Brown univer-
sity began Sunday with the bacca-
laureate sermon delivered by President
William H. P. Faunce.
Cornell Colleges Centennial.
Mount Vernon, Ia, June 13.-Mount
Vernon was thronged with visitors
Sunday which marked the beginning
of the centennial celebration Of Cor
nell college. The anniversary sermon
was preached by Bishop Edward g.
Andrews. At night Bishop William F.
Mcdowell lectured on 1.-THE Christian
College" The jubilee ceremonies will
be held Wednesday, when Secretary
Leslie M. Shaw and others win speak.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-16
SAYS WAR IS OVER.
Gov. Peabody Satisfied Taat can
archy Has Been Clicked Out.
"A CAUS1IC REPLY TO KANSAS CITY.


Denver, COL, June AT think the
war 10 nearly over" said Gov. Pea
body. II have news from Gen. Bell
that the Cripple Creek mines are open
and running and there Is comparative
ly little disaffection among the men.
There is no news Of further trouble or
any likelihood Of any. l don't know
how many more men will be deported,
or whether any will be. have heard
nothing on this point learn from
Capt Bulkeley Wells, Of Telluride, that
the union men there concede that their
cause is lost, and that those Of them
who are acceptable to the mine own
ers are already at work again. One
hundred and fifty capable men,
whether union or non-union, have
been invited to go to work, and the
Invitation will be speedily accepted"
Gov. Peabody sent the following re-
ply to a message he received from the
industrial Council of Kansas City con-
demning his action:
1.-THE fact that your council indorses
the assassins, train wrecking and dy-
namiting by the lawless element in
the Cripple Creek district but proves
the necessity for my present action in
suppressing all such from the soil of
Colorado. Become wise before you at
tempt to teach" ...
Gov Daohodxr oIcn snuk A. RoI1ax,l. =.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-16
ABOUT KANSAS AND KANsANs.

Jane Funkhouser, a negress, is dead
at Fort Scott, aged 102 years.
A $1,000 addition to the state prison
at lansing will be built for women
inmates.
Comanche county has compromised
q bonded debt Of $4,000 that has
been in dispute long time.
Tuesday will be observed as flag
day" throughout the state In accord
ance with Gov. Bailey's proclamation.
At oswego ex-Representative D. +.
Campbell. Of Bourbon county, was &C.
quilted Of the charge Of legislative
bribery.
o'Rieily 4 Doughspty have been
granted . 1s-year franchise to light
concordia with electricity and furnIsh
power for manufacturing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-16
TO BE ONE SOCIETY.
Pythian siSterhood Has Been As
simulated by RathbOne Sisters-
Terms of Reconstruction.

Cleveland, o., June 14.-The ma
tional heads Of two women's organiza-
tons, the Rathbone Sisters and the
Pythian Sisterhood, at conference
here prepared definite plan whereby
the two societies are to be amalga-
mated under new name. The state
associations Of the two societies are
meeting here now. The terms pro-
posed by the Pythian Sisterhood and
which have been agreed to by the
Rathbone Sisters is that the past Off
GERS of the Pythian Sisterhood retain
their rank In the united organization;
that the admission of Knights Of
Pythias as honorary members be OPP
tional with each temple or local lodge
and that the larger body (the Rath-
bone Sisters), bear the cost of reeon-
struction and assimilation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-16
ABOUT KANSAS AND KANSANS.

Kansas 20 delegates to the repub-
lican national convention will leave fol-
Chicago June 10.
Winfield has postponed Its Chautau-
qua for two weeks on account Of the
flood and has taken Ottawa's dates
(June % to July 81 for this year.
Two little sons Of Edward Sharkey,
near Geneseo. were playing with q
shotgun when 1t was discharged, the
load striking Willie, aged seven, kill
ing him.
The first carload of Strawberries ever
shipped out of Kansas left Holton for
Minneapolis, MINI. 1t was consigned
by F. W. Dixon. In the shipment were
$50 crates of "a quarts each
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-16
ROTTEN At THE TOP
A Noted Divine Declares Heads Of
Great Corporations Defy Law.
THE EMPLOYE A PREY TO ANARCHY.
sullen, Gloomy and Revengeful He
Uses the Labor Union as a Mighty
Engine Against the Capitalist
and His Brother workman.

Cleveland, O., June 13-The annual
baccalaureaute sermon to the gradu-
ating classes of Adelbert college and
the College for Women Of Western
Reserve university by President
Charles F. Thwing was delivered in
Beckwith Memorial church. DR..
Thwing spoke on the text, 1.-THE Trus-
teeship Of the Gospel" In the course
Of the sermon DR.. Thwing said: zone
of the conditions to which the trustee
ship of the gospel is to be applied is
the subject known as labor and cap
itai. This condition is most serious.
Two elements necessary for the pro-
ducing Of results Of primary value to
the community are in constant or
periodic antagonism. Capital at times
seems to give ground for the judgment
that nothing is SO cheap as human
toll and no supply SO certain or 30
large as human life. On the other
hand the laborer Is inclined to be jeal-
GUS Of the capitalist He feels he is
not getting his full increment Of the
increasing force Of civilization. He
feels himself often opposed, cajoled,
played with. fooled He easily be-
comes an anarchist He sees law
breaking at the top and he at the bot
tom def1es the law. Sullen, gloomy,
revengeful he often is. The labor union
he uses as a mighty engine Of democ-
racy both against the capitalist and
his brother workman. II is the most
important tool Of modern industry and
Of modern life. The first element in
the adjustment in the rights and du-
ties Of capital and labor is an under |
standing Of the rights and duties Of |
both capital and labor"
In conclusion DR.. Thwing said: ~
sometimes fear that forces now &C.
tive may wreak themselves on the
and again overthrow civ
llization, as 1t was OVERTHROW in
southern Europe 1900 years ago.
Neither this nation nor any other of
the advancing peoples Of the world
has any patent right to q constant
or to lasting existence"