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Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-10-28
STOKES AND
THE SCHOOLS.

Senator Stokes throughout his pub
lie career has been conspicuous as a
friend of the public schools. He was
elected superintendent of schools in
Millville in 1899, and filled the posi-
tion with marked ability until 1898,
when he declined a re-appointment.
During his administration the schools
CT Millvilie rapidly progressed. A
new high school building was erected
and the entire school system of the
city brought to u high state of eff 81
enoy.
The experience gained by Senator
Stokes IN this position was Of great
value during his term as member of
assembly and senator from Cumber-
land county. The friends of the pub
lie schools were always able to de-
pend, on his assistance in securing
legislation for the bettermcnt of the
school system of the State.
Prior 10 1891 the State Board of
Education was composed of two mem
hers from each congressional district,
and certain State officers. While the
members from the congressional dis
triots were equally divided politically
the State officers gave a political
majority which changed as the con-
troll OF the State affairs passed from
one part to the other. Papers in all
parts of the State were charging that
tile schools were used as a part of the
political machine thus creating in the
minds of the people a distrust which
was hampering seriously the efficiency
of the schools In the legislature OF
that year Senator Stokes introduce
aud secured the passage of a bill By
which State officers ceased to he mem
bers of the board and it was made
absolutely non. partisan. The sffeot ol
tllat amendment to the school law
was to remove any suspicion of poll.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-10-28

ErlfN" -HH fHAH HFHH |Hr~L H~rf 49, Htf~ rrE*
partial justice and versclty, would
seem to indicate a singular lack Of
capacity 10 estimate truth, or a de-
fioiency in the respect for truth such
as but poorly recommends him for
browning office. The very core cf fit
ness for the republican throne is
found in sincerity and that loftyipride
of character which finds its simplest
synonym in truthfulness. Honest
voters may we'll hesitate in support
ing a man who. on the mere honorable
assumption, has shown such q grotes.
que ignorance of public affairs, ss-
Stunning that he credits his own fiction,
of which fresh chapters con tirrtally
succeed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-10-28

is plain enough that Judge Parker hns
never thought it worth while to make
the slightest inquiry into the truth of
alleged facts. He has simply sponted
forth again in an unbroken stream
the monstrous inaccuracies which
have Teen pumped into him with
hundred horse hose power BIZ his in
tellec,ual wet nurses. II has never
occurred to this ex chief justice to
think himself more responsible for
the truth of his utteranoes than if he
were a veritable Tammany cart tail
orator.
The latest exposition of Psrker's
lack of scruple in wholesaling mis-
statement is brought to notice by
Acting Secretary of the Treasury
Taylor. T he Esopus candidate has
charged tho government with forbid
ing the publication OF facts relating
to government expenditures. The sole
foundation for this is a single order
that estimated expenses should not be
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-10-28
published TIL department. chiefs had

published TIL department. chle1s nat
reviewed them with the president,
who is finally responsible. They arc
given out instantly the survey is
made In referring to the deficit ci
the first two months Of the fiscal year
of $24. coo, 900 Judge Parker added in
a speech "How much more we have
run behind l am not able to tell. be.
cause the public has been denied all
information, pending the campaign.
Yet the treasury publishes bulletins
each day and the first of each month,
giving sxact statements of the finan-
cial condition. Had Judge Parker
studied these in the present and in
the past he would have known that
a deficit is very a pt to occur in the
first two months of the ficsal year and
is speedily wiped out by increasing
receipts.
those notable examples of political
method in the democratic candidate,
late an ermined representative Of i'm
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-10-28
PARKER's SELF-ExPOSiTl0N.

prom Newark Evening News). /
1t has been rarely that am bltion set
on such a PEDESTAL as tliat occupied by
Judge Alton B. Parker has so re ok
lessly betrayed its W elements OF
unfitness. Tile claim OF the JUDICIAL
temperament and the expressed pre-
ference for juicial work which Judge
Parker has confessed with a meek
spirit of resignation to the m andate
of hi party emil hasize the assumption
of a spirit of c,ndor aud equity. That
spirit the public had q right to ex-
pect in his new sphere as politician
seeking tho highest honor open to an
American citizen.
Judge Parker has notably failed
in this character, which is quite ms
much ethical rs mental. 1t is natural
to men in their private lives to listort
evidence. Most OF us are apt to give
trifing weight and credence to those
things which are alien to our .predil-
ections. We also give undue import
ancs to those things which count TO"
our preferences. 1t is this absence
of the Judicial temperament, the in
disposition to scrutinize the fnc.s at
issue carefully when our interests run
counter, which gives rise to most Of
the dangerous vagaries of opinion and
action. What is barely excusRble in
the private person becomes q vice in
the man who challenges the oonhd-
cnce of his countrymen by seeking
q great office at their hands. 1t is in
tolerable when this aspirant claims to
have graduated from that h'eh's st
school of impartial criticism of which
the ermine has become the ttiny
symbol. No headssroag and voluble
politician would have been n ore n
different to the accuracy OF his words,
more cynical also to allegations I
fact, than has the orator wlo has
held forth daily from the Esopus
veranda.
Judge Parker has evidently not
cared to make any close study of po-
litical facts. He has tnkeu them
ready-made. and his appetite is omni
vorous for second hand information.
as long rs that serves his political
purpose. His gross Misrepresentation
ms to the statistics of cost of on
Philippine relations have been iferated
and reiterated, even after their falsit5
has been lncidly proven. Similarly
Governor Wfight's exposition hal
nailed an u~nbrcke:: series Of falsitiel
in tho Parker declaration as to the
present status Of the Philippines. +
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-10-28

tics from Che State Board and to re-
store confidence in the integrity of
the school syster. Another act
passed at the same session which re-
ceived the hearty support of Senator
Stokes was the one which abolished
small school districts and made 1t
possible to give to children residing
in rural districts the sarue educational
advantages AS those provided for chill
dren residing in cities and towns.
In 1896 the Legislature passed the
law creating the Teachers Retire
ment Fund. There was considerable
opposition to the passage of his law
but Senator Stokes gave it his hearty
nd active support and was1 jnstiu-
m sntal in securing it's passage. Many
telchers who have been compelled TO
resign their positions on account of
failing health have through the an
nuities received from this fund, not
only been relieved from anxiety as to
their means of support, bat in some
cases have been saved from. positive
lack of the necessities of life.
AS chairman of the commission ap-
pointed by Governor Voorhees, to re-
wise the school laws of the State, Sem
ator Stokes was able, through his
wide experience and rare Judgment,
to frame q school law which has
brought order out of chons, removed
the schools, as far rs possible, from
political control, and has given the
State a tchool code which las been
adopted rs n model by other States.
This law, while at first object to crit
icism, which was largely due to lack
OF knowledge concerning its pro1i-
sioDs, has received the approval of all
those familiar with the schools and
marks the beginning of q new era in
the developments amt progress Of the
public school system.
In devising measures for the i'm
provement of the schools, Senator
Stokes has kept in mind the interests
Of the taxpayers quite as much as
those of the teacher and pupil. He
believed that a portion CT the large
income received by the State from
tho tax on corporations should lie
used to relieve the people from a part
of the burden of tax tor school pur.
poses, aud in 1899 he introduced and
secured tho passage of an act aut oriz-
ing an appropriation from the State
treasury for this purpose. The appro-
priation made under this act is used
to reduce the amount of State school
tax paid by each taxpayer in the
State. The amount appropriated an
nually by the 8 tate for this purpose
reduces the -ate of tax for school pur-
poses thirty-five per cant. and amounts
toaabout 81, 000, 000.
These are only u few of tho many
things done by Senator Stokes for the
benefit of the schools, and are citod
sim PLY to show the interest he takes
in the subject and MS an index to the
wide range of his activity and ~intelli-
gent thought CT a subject of such
vital importance to the State to the
C community and the individual.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-10-28

Shapes Hats, ready to wear,
trimmed and untrimmed. Fancy
Feathers, French Curl and all kinds
and value at 81 90, 800 and 500 a
piece will be sold at S1.OO, 1.5O
and 200.
Silk Ribbons, of all sizes and col
ors. in value 20, 80 AID so cents per
yard, will be sold at 10, 20 and
30 cents per yard.
Wing Breasts, Birds not numer-
satei, all going at very low prices.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-10-28
All kinds Of veIveis in all color.

All kinds Of veIveis in all colors,
value $I.oo to $50 per yard. Sold
at so and 70 cents per yard.
Special attention to our trimmed
Hats, made of Velvet, Silk, Chiffon,
all of best designs and patterns,
trimmed with flowers, feathers
now in value, each, $500,
500 and 700, will be sold at $2.OO,
300 and 400 each.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-10-28

Owing to my retirement from business, | will sell Fixture
and all goods in value of over 50, 900 at prices that will say,
you so cents on every dollar purchase.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-17
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 8. 1878.

TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 8, 1878.
Notice for Publlcation.-U. S.
Land Office, Lewistown, Montana,
June 20, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that in COM
pliance with the provisions of the act
of congress of June 8, 1878, entitled
IAN act for the sale of timber lands
in the states of California, Oregon,
Nevada, and Washington Territory"
as extended to all the public land
states by act of August 4, 1892,
JOHN II. VERT,
of Maiden, county of Fergus, stale of
Montana, has this day filed in this
office his sworn statement, No. IS,
for the purchase of the swA neA
nR SEA, sell nwA, sec 20, tp II N,
r 10 e, and will offer proof to
show that the land sought is more
valuable for its timber or stone than
for agricultural purposes. and to es'
tablish his claim to said land before
the register and receiver of this of
flee at Lewistown, Mont, on Monday
the 9Th day of September, 1904,
He names as witnesses:
Wenzel Wocasek, Peter Munson
of Maiden; Mark German, Mike Glib
son, of New Year, Mont.
Any and all persons claiming al
yersely the above described lands arc
requested to file their claims in this
Office on or before said 9Th day Of Sep
TENDER, 1904.
EDWARD BRASSEY, Register.
First publication June 80.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-17
NEW PUMP
IS BOUGHT
City Council Opens Bids and Awards
the Contract to a Helena Firm
for $1,75o.
FIFTH AVENUE TO BE GRADED
Council Orders the Grade to be Estab'
lished and Work Done From
Broadway to Montana Street.

The city council neld a special
meeting in the city hall Thursday
evening. The business before the
council was the opening of bids for
the new pump which is to be install
ed at the pumping station, After a
long discussion the bid of Card G.
Hawksworth. Of Helena. 10 furnish
a pump for s1,75O was accepted. The
pump is TO have a capacity of 1000
900 gallons every "a hours, and it was
thought best to get a good n rather
than a cheaper one that would not
last long.
The council accepted the bond of
j.. c. Bebb and the bond of Mcdonald
Bros. in the sum of $1,000 for the
building Of the city hall.
Albert Pfaus presented a petition
to the council for an extension of the
water works system to his lot. This
was referred to the water committee
with power to act.
The city attorney was instructed
to look up the status of Riverdale .ad-
dition and report at the next meet,
ing. No plat of this addition has
been put on record and the council
is anxious to ascertain the legal stat.
us of the addition.
The profile of Fifth avenue from
Broadway west for three blocks was
accepted and the street will be rails
ed TO the established grade at once
The petition of George Day for q
license to build and run a saloon or
the southeasterly corner of Secont
avenue and Janeaux street was dis
allowed.
The council then adjourned.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-17
County Court.

The new cases filed with the clerk
of the court are:
Donald Davidson VS.. James =. Cor.
coran, by c. j. Wiedeman. guardian.
The plaintiff is represented by f. +.
MacGowan. This is an attachment
proceeding.
w. II. Peck VS.. Charles Darnell.
The plaintiffs attorneys are Black.
ford & Blackboard.
f. f. MckOin & Son VS.. X. NJ.
Dougherty ct al, This is an action in
attachment. David Scott and +. +,
MacGowan appear for the plaintiffs,
Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co. VS.. Char
les Lerman. doing business as Char
les Lehman & Co. Huntoon, Wor
den e. Smith represent the plaintiff
corporation.
The case Of the Montana Lumber
company VS., Hannah Humphrey and
r. w. Humphrey, was settled out 81
court.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-17
Suicide Prevented

The startling announcement that a
preventive OF suicide had been discoy.
cred will interest many. a run down
system or dependency invariably pre-.
cede suicide and something has been
found that will prevent that condi
ton which makes suicide likely. Al
the first thought Of sclf.degtruction
take Electric Bitters. II being q
great tonic and nerylne will strength
en- the nerves and build up the ByB
TEN. It's also a great stomach. llyei
and kidney regulator. Only zoe. Sat
isfactlon guaranteed by Delzell Drut
Co.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-17

ferences and behold a Methodism
that has lead in the development OF
a moral. social, political, educational
and spiritual Montana as great as It's
material boundaries.
The average sermon OF the average
man in the average church all yer
the land is a means Of grace TO o
that hear. But u great central, con-
nectional system, sending out to our
conferences its greatest representa-
tives who are also our greatest citi-
zens, gives TO those that hear, wheth'
er in city or hamlet, an uncommon
opportunity and an inspiration that
can only come through superior abil-
ity, correct knowledge and wide eX-
perience. The presence OF the lead
ers of our general church is like the
visits of the apostles among the early
churches. We have been taught and
inspired by the addresses OF Drs,
George b. Smyth, of the missionary,
and Robert Forbes. of the church ex-
tension board. We thank Chancellor
Smith and President Tenney. repre-
sentative of our university, and Rev.
w. w. Van Orsdel, who represented
our hospital for the renewed interest
their information has created In
these important institutions. We are
glad that Rev. c. w. Craven, superin'
tendent of the Flathead Mission, and
Rev. George King. presiding elder OF
Bozeman district. are with us. Also
TO Rev. w. w. Van Orsdel, our SUI
perintendent, the apostle of Montana,
the most beloved man in u state,
we tend our thanks and hope he will
be permitted to hold the same rela'
ton to our next conference.
What shall we say of Lewistown
and our reception by her peopleg As
| citizens of this new commonwealth
we are proud of your city and with
you rejoice in its prosperity. Beau
tiful for situation, its great future
made sure by its surrounding broad
acres and mountains of precious min
erals, we congratulate Lewistown
the city of the future thousands. Our
sojourn in your homes has been most
delightful. Your generous entertain
ment receives our heartfelt thanks
May these sweet associations be re
newed in time and in eternity.
With the Methodists and with al
the citizens of your city We look will
pride and JOY upon this new Chris
tan temple, the most beautiful of oul
great state.
Brother and Sister Winters, yoi
and your committees, who have plan
ned this conference, receive the heart
felt thanks of all.
Our thanks are extended to thu
railroads and to the press for theiI
courtesies.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-17
DESERT LAND. FINAL PROOF

Notice for Publlcation-Depart
ment of the Interior, U. S. Land
Office. Lewistown, Mont, August
l6. 1904.
Notice is hereby given that
HENRY NJ. TRAWEEK,
OF Utica, Mont, assignee of Martin
VI. Williamson, has filed notice OF
intention to make final proof on his
desert land claim No. 1913. for the ek
nwh. and neA swh, c IS, Up IA II
n II g. Mont. p. NJ, before the reg
lister and receiver at Lewistown, Mon
tana. on Monday, the 26th day Of
September, 1904.
lie names the following witnesses
to prove the complete irrigation and
reclamation Of said land:
Robert A.. Pamenter, John II, Pa
mcntcr. Breathitt Gray, Fred c. Tow
Ter. all of Utica, Mont.
EDWARD BRASSEY, Register.
First publication August II.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-17
DESERT LAND, FINAL PROOF

Department Of The Interior, NEW
Notice for Observation-Disclosures
OF the Interior, U. S. Land Office,
Lewistown. Mont, August Is, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that
JULIUS N. PETERSEN,
assignee of Arthur McCarty, of Lew.
istown, Fergus county Mont, has
filed notice of intention to make proof
on his desert land claim No. 1888,
for the nwh sell. sec 10, tip Is II, I
II g, Mont. p. NJ, before the register
and receiver at Lewistown. Mont, on
Wednesday, the 21st day of Septem.
Der, 1904.
He names the following witnesses
to prove the complete irrigation and
reclamation of said land:
Louis Diezieger, William S, Mason
Frank Pick, Herman Often, Jr., al
OF LeWistown, Mont.
EDWARD BRASSEY, Register.
First publication August II.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-17
l.. +. BUZZEI.L
+. A. RIGGEN.

After terse resolutions were read
the appointments of ministers were
made. The announcement that the
Rev. w. 4. Winters would remain in
Lcwistown for the coming year was
received with great enthusiasm.
The appointments:
Superintendent. W.. w. Van Orsdel.
Augusta. a. w. Hammer.
Beaver Greek. A. B. Sheldon.
Bear Paw Mountains, j. S. Balm.
Belt, +. A. Armstrong.
Cascade. George Logan,
Chinook. j. a. Martin.
Chuuteau. +, l.. Buzzell.
CulbcrtSOu. To tie supplied.
Dupuyor and Conrad. L. l.. White.
Fort Benton aud HighwOod. p. w
Haynes.
Glasgow, TO be- supplied.
Great Falls, 10 be supplied.
Garncill, S. r, NJ. Cakes.
Gilt Edge and Grass Range. w. l.
Thompson.
llayre and Box Elder, w. b. Young
Hinsdalc and SacO, G. II. Bright.
Lcwistown. w. \. Winters.
Little Rocky Mountains, TO be sup
piled.
Malta. VIM. Shape.
Neihart. Monarch and Bethel, w. F
Chase.
Sand Coulee, Socket and Red
Butte, James Opie.
Shelby and Sweet Grass Hills, sup
piled by J. NJ. Eastland.
Swift Curren, to be supplied.
Utica and ~Philbrook, F. P. Leckli
ter.
West Great Falls, to be supplied.
Ulm, ]. H. Little. :.
EpwoFth Piegan Indian Mission, F
A. Riggin.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Us,

lated Tract)-U. s. Land Office,
Lewistown, Mont, Public Land Sale,
Notice is hereby given, that In pur.
suance of instructions from the com.
missioner Of the general land office,
under authority vested In him by sec.
ton 2455, U. s. Revised Statutes, as
amended by the act of congress ap.
proved February 26, 1895, we will pro.
coed to offer at public sale on the 3rd
day of September, 1904, at 2 o'clock
p. m, at this office, the following
tract of land, to.wit:
Lots /. 2, 3 and 4, of sec %, tip 20
n, r l6 G. Mont. p. NJ.
Any and all persons claiming ad.
versely the above described lands are
advised to file their claims In this of-
fee on or before the day above desig,
mated for the commencement OF said
sale, otherwise their rights will be for.
feited.
Dated this 18th day u July. 1904.
EDWARD BRASSEY. Register.
First publication July 20.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-17
FOREST RESERVE LIEU APPLIcA

llON-NO."U. >. Lana OHlce at
Lewistown, Mont, Aug. 16. 1904.
Notice is hereby given that
JED l.. WASHBURN,
by his attorney in fact, David Hill
ger, whose postoffice address is Lew
istown. Mont. has this day made APP
plication to select under the provis-
ions of the act of June 4, 1897 go
Stat. SG) The following described
tract:
Lot ., n1A seA, sec 4, tip 16 II. + is
c, Mont. p. NJ, containing 1878
acres.
Within the next 80 days from date
hereof protests or contests against
this selection on the ground that the
land described, or any portion there
OF. is more valuable for its mineral
than for agricultural purposes, will
be received and noted for report TO
the commissioner of the general land
Office.
Posted on claim Aug. II, 1904.
EDWARD BRASSEY, Register.
First publication August II.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-17
NOTICE FOR PusLIcATIoN.-De

partment OF the Interior. Land OF
lce. LewIstown. Mont. August 16
1904.
Notice is hereby given that the fol
lowing named settler has filed notice
of his intention TO make fnal prool
in support OF his claim and that SAID
proof will BIO made before the regis
Ter and receiver at Lewistown, Mon
iana, on wednesday. Sept. Il. 1904
viz: -
SAM SCHULTZ.
NJ u,Ic. Mont. who made II. Il. No
ana for the nix swh. nk sen, SEE
20 "I tp Is y. r Il g, Mont. p, n,
lie names the following ns.,S %itneSs Sc
to prove his continuous ST. residence ,an% wi up
on and cultivation OF ss'u sta an'' Jnc H
ynars lewis 8. Hamilton. all Of utl
% EDWARD BRAssEY. Register.
First publication Aug H.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-17
NOTICE FOR N.-De.


partment of the Interior, Land Of
fee, Lewistown, Mont, July 20,
1904.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make final proof
in support of his claim. and that said
proof will be made before the regis.
ter and receiver at Lewistown, Mont,
on September s, 1904, viz:
CHARLES +. Porter,
who made II. e. No. 1899, for the nH
neh. swA neA, seA nwA, sec "a,
tp 16 n, r 10 e. Mont. p. NJ.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence up.
on and cultivation of said land, viz:
Kate Ray, Charles o. Ray, John
Il. Porter, Mary J.. Raw, all of Phil
brook, Mont.
EDWARD BRASSEY, Register.
First publication Aug. 8.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLIcATloN.-pe

partment of the Interior. Land Of
flee, Lewistown. Mont. August 16.
1904.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing 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 regis
ter and receiver at Lewistown, Mont,
on Wednesday. Sept. q. 1904, viz:
ANDREW j. ROGERS,
who made II. e. No. 1904, for. the e1a
swA, sec 10, eli nwh, sec so, Up 10
n. r Is e, Mont. p. NJ.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence up
on and cultivation of said land, viz:
George 'Wareham, William Ware.
ham, Hewitt N. .Clingan, of Kendall;
Robert Hamilton, of Lewistown, Mon
tana.
EDWARD BRASSEY, Register.
First publication Aug. II.