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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-30

the new novel by Dwight Tilton, my
Lady Laughter" a romance OF Boston
town in the days of the great siege,
was found very interesting, fascinat-
ing, in fact. While the story Is very
true to history, IL is not ponderous,
but is written in a rather light vein.
The heroine, Constance Drake, call
ed by the English officers, my Lady
Laughter" because of her merry dis
position, is the brightest, most win
some maiden of whom We have read
in many a day. She is as vi%vacious,
attractive and coquettish as Janice
Meredith, but not so capricious. She
is a far stronger character, one who
commands ones respect as well as
alteration. Her uncle, with whom she
lives, is a Loyalist, SO Constance is
naturally thrown into the society OF
the Tories and the English, who are
in possession of Boston, and after she
becomes convinced of the worthiness
of the Patriot cause, this association
enables her TO be of much assistance
10 the continental army, as well as
later to save her lover from being
hanged as a spy. The illustrations
in the book are too WILDLY colored
but are otherwise beautiful.
my Lady Laughter" by Dwight
Tilton, author of Miss P~etticoats,'
is published by the c. M. Clark Pub
fishing Co.. Boston, Mass.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-30
Panoramic Yellowstone Park.

The Northern Pacific takes pleasure
In stating that 1t can now supply to
all who have visited, contemplate Wis.
iting, or are interested in Yellowstone
Park, a large Panoramic Picture of
the park. This work of art Is AZ inch
es long by 3S inches wide, and is done
in fifteen colors. 1t shows. absolutely,
the topography of the park, the loca-
ton of the hotels, geyser basins, can
yons, roads, lakes, mountains and all
features of the park. 1t gives as moth
ing else can a connected idea Of the
region and is a valuable picture and
map combined. Framed. it is orna-
mental as well as useful, and is spec.
tally suited to the school, class room
and library.
ThisPanoramlc Picture will be ready
for distribution in tubes about June
18th, and win be sent to any address
by Chas. s. Fee, General Passenger
and Ticket Agent, st. Paul. MIMI, up.
on receipt of IS cents. Orders will
be taken now and sent direct to Mr..
Fee or through any of the General or
District Passenger Agents OF the Nor
them Pacific in the larger cities. or
through the local agents in Northern
Pacific territory.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-30
TARIFF AGITATION.

One of the baleful effects of tariff
agitation is already visible in Mon.
lana in the calling off of the wool
buyers who have been here contract
ing wool for mex season.
f. r. Peters, representing Hallowell,
Donald & CO., of Boston. has been in
the state some time and has purchas-
ed about 100000 pounds of wool on
the sleeps back at an average of 20
cents per pound. Mr.. Leters has been
summoned to Boston to await the out.
come of the agitation on the tariff
which, il is claimed. may affect the
wool. If anything Is done in the mat.
ter by congress, TO the extent of two
or three cents a pound.
C. IA. Merrill, of Fort Benton, rep.
I~esenting jeremiah Williams & Co
of Boston, who has also contracted
about half a million pounds of wool
on the Sleeps back at is cents to 10
cents a pound, has also ceased pur-
chasing.
II it should develop Don after the
converting of congress next month that
there will be no extra session for the
revision of the tariff, it is not unlike
ly that buyers will again be In the
field making an effort TO contract their
wool ahead of the shearing season.
While there is a considerable sen.
timent in the country In favor of tar
in revision, II is not believed that a
special session will be called for that
purpose. 1t is a question that should
be approached very cautiously consid.
ering the many and varied interests
that will be affected. Any hasty ac-
ton Is likely to greatly disturb the
present business conditions, which are
good with every prospect of being bet.
tered now that the presidential cleo
ton is over and the policies of the
Republican party are firmly establish
ed, at least for another four years.
1t was on these policies and the pre-.
Nailing prosperity that the party took
its stand and fought the campaign.
If they were good enough to win such
an overwhelming victory they should
be continued out of Difference to the
wishes of a great majority Of the peo-
pie. 1t has been demonstrated that
there is nothing so sensitive as capital
and agitating a revision of the tariff
is one way of making 1t timid about
seeking investment. There is moth
ing so harmful as uncertainty in
great business enterprises and that
which inJuriously affects n industry
often has depressing influences over
others. There is no way OF escap-
ing the interdependency among the
vast majority of industries, occupa'
tons and vocations. There may be
instances Of individual escape but they
are rare. The few ought to be content
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-30
Keep the bowels open with one OF
Ayers Pills at bedtime, Just one.

with that which brings benefits to the
vast majority.
The movement for tariff revision is to
some extent local in its nature. the
demand being stronger from some To-
calities than Others. But ever IL 1t
be conceded that there is a just de-
mand for revision, that in many in
stances the tariff could be reduced or
removed altogether, It would certain
ly be the part of wisdom to avoid I'M
due haste and the safest way to pro-
coed would seem TO be through a tar
if commission, which would have sit
tings in various parts Of the country,
gather reliable information and report
at the next regular session of con-
gress.
Any action that would disturb the
business interests of the country would
be deplorable and the coming con-
gress Is not likely to run amuck in
order to crafty the wishes of theor.
lists and doctrinaries in their mad
haste to take a fall out of the tariff.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-30

The socialists failed in every at.
tempt TO commit the American Fed,
Grafton of Labor to their pernicious
doctorines at the recent annual meet.
ing in San Francisco. The sessions
were stormy AT times, especially when
the radical element made charges of
treason against presidents Gompers
and Mitchell. The latter had the con
fdence and support of the Federation
by an overwhelming majority. In
these two men organized labor has
safe and sane" leaders in whom il
can trust its interests. When they are
overthrow 10 give place to socialists
or extremists a great mistake will
have been made. Fortunately there
is no immediate prospect of their
decapitation.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-30
TAFT AT PANAMA
War Secretary Will Explain Ameri.
can Intentions to Panamans.

Panama, Nov. 27.-Secretary of
War Taft and party arrived at Coon
aboard the United States cruiser Col
umbia. Mr.. Taft was received on
shore by Vice President Arosemena
and other Panama officials. General
Davis, commander of the canal zone,
and Minister Barrett. After a confer
ence with the American congressional
delegation, Mr.. Taft went by a special
tram 10 Panama. where he was Of
fcially received by a committee and
quartered at the residence of Mr..
Wallace, chief engineer in charge OF
construction of the Panama canal.
lie was received by president Amador
and the Panama cabinet at 4 o'clock
this afternoon. Mr.. Taft said.
1T Is a pleasure to bring the greet
Ings of the president of the United
States and TO congratulate Panama
on the propitious beginning Of a long
and prosperous life-in fact, a life
that is TO be a peaceful one. and one
in which the president and the people
of the United States are most willing
assistants. The United States has no
iueoltioh III luc iStuhiuo othti thlu W
build the canal for the benefit of Pan
anna. the United States and mankind.
There is no desire to exercise fur
Their power. | will In the next few
days confer on those matters about
which discussion has arisen. and hope
to reach a solution full Of honor to
both countries.
Il have the honor to present the
personal greetings of President Roose.
welt and expressions Of profound good
will"
President Amador, in reply. said:
I'm your arrival in Panama. and the
purpose that brings you is the highest
honor this republic has received since
il was born. The government and
people will know how to appreciate
this new proof Of sympathy with
which the United States has desired
once more to distinguish US"
President Amador later In the day
returned Secretary Taft's official call.
The first conference between Secretary
Taft and the President Amador will
take place at the governmental house
tomorrow.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-30
CHICAGO Livestock.

Chicago, Nov. 2s.-Cattle: Receipts,
$4,000 Texans. 1000. Steady. Good
TO prime steers. $6.00@7.10: poor to
medium, s3.6O@5.S0; stockers and
feeders s2@4.10: cows. $1.35@42O;
heifers. $1.75@5.00; amer 1880
s2.35; bulls. s2.OO@420; calves. $500
66.50; western steers, $3.50@5.15.
Hogs: Receipts today, $4,000; SO
1Oc lower. Mixed and butchers. $3.50
OATS: good to choice heavy, $4.6O@
40: rough heavy, s4.35@4.50; light
$i4O@4.57k; bulk of sales, $4.550
4.60.
Sheep: Receipts. $4,000. Steady;
lambs stronf. Good to choice wetli-
ers, s4.3O@ 500; fair to choice mixed.
S. .5O@4.3O: western sheep. $3.OO@5.-
90; native lambs, $4.30@6.10; western
lambs, $4.00@5.S5.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-30
HEDGES FOR FAX

AS the time approaches Tor the meet
ing of the state legislature there
will be more or less speculation as TO
the speaker of the house. In fact, ac-
cording 10 the Helena Independent.
there is a move on foot in the south
ern part of the state to secure the
honor. The Dillon Tribune has started
a boom in behalf of A. j. Bennett. of
Madison county. Inasmuch as South
ern Montana had the honor two years
ago in the person of former governor
B.. F. White it a hardly present a
just claim for recognition at the COM
ing session. Central Montana will
name a candidate for the place in all
likelihood when the legislature con
ycnes. Speaking of the presentation
of Mr.. Benefits name in this connec
ton the Independent says:
"The Independent has at least a
guess coming on the Republican
speakership, and 1t would venture the
prediction that southern Montana will
have to take Fergus county into ac-
count when il comes TO caucusing on
a speaker. That section of the stale
has the sad habit of rolling up big
republican piuralities for the state
ticket, and on the delegation from
Fergus this time is WHY'S Hedges,
who has sat in previous Montana leg
islatures from his county. During
one session he IA the floor leader of
the party. and he will enter the race
with the prestige of experience and
the solid backing of the northern and
eastern strongholds of Republicanism
in Montana"
Although We do not know Mr..
Hedges desires in the matter we pre-
sumo he would not refuse the honor If
rendered him. Having had consider
able legislative experience and by his
laithfulness to his party and the peO-
pie won the confidence of both, he
would enter the friendly contest with
a strong backing. Fergus county,
which Is practically central Montana,
has been very modest in its demands
In the past, bur the growing population
and importance of this regionto gether
with the handsome Republican ma.
j~orities usually rolled up is sufficient
reason for not being over-bashful or
modest in making our wants and wish
es known.
As the Independent states. SILVER
Bow is not in the running. while
Lewis and Clarke lacks the Republi-
can votes to make the candidacy of the
sole Republican member from this
county a feature in the race
With these two big counties out Of
the contest and many new members
being chosen from the others Of the
state Mr.. Hedges should be able ~
command a strong following, particu-
larry from Northern and Eastern Mon
tana.
We trust Mr.. Hedges will permit
the use of his name in connection
with the speakership. He is fully EN-.
titled to the honor and it would be
according Fergus county the recogni,
ton justly due IL by having a full Re
publican delegation in the coming
legislature.
Since the above was put in type we
have received information from Mr.
Hedges to the effect that he Is a candi
date for the speakership and that he
has already received assurances OF
earnest and cordial support in his yer!
laudable ambition.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-30

that changes will have to be made
TO meet the existing conditions.
Under the Minnesota law, which
has been in force several years, the
primary elections of all parties are
conducted by public officers and cleo
ton boards at the expense of the
city or county, as the east may be.
Under this law the primary elections
Of all parties are held on the same
day and in the same places in con
junction with the registration of vot
ers for the general election that is to
follow. Primary election days, like
regular election days. are made legal
holidays, and every voter entitled to
participate in the succeeding election
is given an opportunity 10 register his
name, and at the same time and
place express his choice of candidates
OF the party with which he affiliates.
The plan TO have the voters of the
different parties express their choice
of candidates at the time of registra-
ton would seem TO be a good one, as
1t would save time and trouble, but in
Montana it would conflict with our reg
i~stration law, which only requires
registration once in eight years. ex.
oept in cities OF over 5000 registered
electors.
Under the arrangement In Minneso-
ia the elector first presents himself
to the registrar to answer the various
questions pertaining to his qualifica-
tons as a voter, and when he makes
declaration with what party he af.
fliates the registrar hands him a pr
mary election ballot Of his party.
which he fills out in the registration
booth before retiring. Those who have
no party affiliations do not vote, al
thought they are registered for the
succeeding election.
The new primary election law which
was recently accepted by the voters
of Wisconsin will do away with nom.
mating conventions altogether. All
the candidates to be voted for al each
election must be chosen at a primary
held in the preceding September. Can.
didatcs for United States senator must
run for nomination at d primary cleo.
ton. The candidate who wins at the
primaries will be recommended to the
legislature as the party's candidate
This latter arrangement practically
secures the election of the United
States senators of Wisconsin by pop
ular vote. as it Is assumed that legs
lators will not disregard the mandate
of their party as expressed at the
polls. OF course, If the Legislators
should see fiji to ignore the expressed
will of the voters of the party they
represent and elect some one else
their action would be legal by reason
OF the constitution Of the United
States providing for this method o
choosing federal senators.
The Minnesota law has many imper
fections and there is considerable op
position TO the system as a whole il
the state. but a majority Of the news
papers and the people sustain il.
1t may take a number of years L
get a law that will operate smooth.
in this state but the people seem I,
want IL and that should be sufficien
reason why no delay should be tole,
ated in inausurating the system il
Montana. Amendments and altera
lions can be made as experience an,
: practice dictates.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-30

Wyoming Is in the throes of a cap
ital fight. Cheyenne is now the TEN.
porary capital. At the recent election
there was a total of l1,733 votes cast
for Cheyenne and 1877 against Chey'
enne. Failing to get the necessary
majority Of all the votes cast by l..
064. OF the 1877 votes cast against
Cheyenne, Lander received 1888; Cas-,
per, 1906. and Rock Springs, $50. The
contest. as usual in such cases. vas
warm and spirited and owing to the
strong opposition to Cheyenne the
fight is likely to last for a number OF
years to come. Could the opposition
concentrate their forces on Lander OF
Casper the old town would lose the
capital, judging from the vote cast
on November Sth.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-30

Available figures show that in
the 90 years between 1880 and 1900
there were 22,793 strikes, which cost
the country in wages, expense and d.
rect loss of trade nearly si0,0O0,0OO
In the same time there was a little
over 1000 lockouts, costing nearly
800, 900. 600. These three items of
loss w. no means represent It's full
extent. 1t would be a fair compu.
iation to estimate an equal sum lost
directly and indirectly by the gen.
eral public because Of the strikes,
They would exhibit a total of $1,000,
OO0,0 900 for the twenty years, and
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-30
Hereford Cattle.

Pure bred bull calves for sale. !
will also have a few cows and heifers
for sale every year. This is a good
opportunity for anyone wishing to
start a herd of high class cattle. In.
spection of my stock is invited and
all inquiries and correspondence will
receive prompt attention.
DUANE BUTTERFTELD.
Stanford. Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-30

would undoubtedly be within, instead
of beyond, the mark. Strikes and
wars are about the costliest experien-
ces which modern society can go
through, and they are alike in this,
that so far no remedy has been found
for either the one or the other.-New
! ork Tribune.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-30
PRIMARY ELECTION LAW.

Now that Montana Is TO have a pri-
mary election law doubtless some Of
the legislators are giving the matter
serious thought and investigating the
working of the law in states that have
adopted the new system. II Is quite
likely that a law that is suitable for
one state will not do for another and
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-30
Ihousands Cured.

De Wits Witch Hazel Salve has
cured thousands of cases OF Piles. Il
bought a box of De Wits Witch Haz-
ell Salve on the recommendation OF
our druggist" SO writes C. H. La
Croix, of Zavalla, Tex, and used II
for a stubborn case of Piles. 1t cured
me permanently. Sold by l.. c. VIII
son, of Lewistown and Kendall.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-30
Doesn't Respect Old AGE.

It's shameful when youth fails to
show proper respect for old age, but
Just the contrary in the case Of DIR.
Kings New Life Pills. They cut of
maladies no matter how severe and
irrespective of old age. Dyspepsia
jaundice, fever, constipation all yield
to this perfect pill. 25c at Delzel
Drug Co.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-30

The action Of the city council in
raising the liquor license from $50 TO
$500 a year was a step in the right di-
rection and one that will receive the
approval of a great majority of our
citizens. The raise may result in put,
Ting a number of saloons out of bus.
mess, which would be no calamity. II
the number were reduced fifty per cert
we would have plenty left.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-30

II lobbyists gather in the state cap.
itol this winter for the purpose of
defeating any of the reform meas
ures demanded by the people they
should be kicked into the street or in.
10 the middle of next summer.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-30

A man who has been exploring la
Central Africa says it is much safer
TO travel alone in the jungle at night
than in Chicago or New York. la
either case the chances for bucking
ihe tiger are very good.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-30
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that after
this date Hunting. Trapping or Fish
ing is strictly forbidden on any lands
belonging to the Mcdonald Greek
Sheep Co, and further, a suitable re-
ward will be paid for the apprehen'
sion of any party leaving open any
gates in the Company's fences or cut
ting the same.
MCDONALD CREEK SHEEP co.
DANIEL BEAN FOREMAN ,o.,
Forest Grove, Mont, Nov. Stn' lsoi
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-30

A treatment for kidney trouble. Cut
this out and we will for 80 days on.
ly. send you a full size box DeBells
Kidney Pills absolutely free.
This Is the only positive cure and
we want you and the world to try
them IL afflicted. Only one coupon
honored. Send at once to c. w. Beggs,
Sons & Co.. Chicago, III. For sale by
Wilson & McKechnie.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-30

In producing a good place for Sen.
aIor Cockrell of Missouri. President
Roosevelt would be giving substantial
evidence of his appreciation of the
support given him by thousands of
Democrats at the recent election.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-30

Forepaugh 4 Sells circus was re-
Gently robbed of 100000. The manage
ment can't expect any sympathy from
the nnhlic.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-30

General Stoessel sends word that he
can hold out II the ear will furnish
him with food supplies and ammumi.
ton. Strange how the little word
If has stood in the way of the ac-
complishment of great things in hui
Il a me!fniis.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-30

The Montana Daily Record man Is
trying to cool his feyered brow by
writing an editorial on ice. This is Ii
wonderful climate.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-30

1t is claimed that pumpkin pics
have microbes in them. They will
have to grow some to brighten the
small boy.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-30
OFFICIAL PAPER or FERGUS COUNTY.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
JOHN n. YROOMAN, Editor and Proprietor.
aALSEY R. WATSON, Business Manager.
LEwISTowN, MONT, Nov. 80, 1894.

1t is now about time to make an
accurate list of those killed durins
the football season.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-30

The turkey that roasted high just
prior to Thanksgiving can now come
down of his perch.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-30

Added 10 the Democratic loss of
Missouri the Prohibitionists carried a
precinct down in Kentucky.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-30
INV adv LAUGHTER"

Although the reviewer mas ~
particularly admired the mshy 10
mances founded on coleman nis'ory
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-30

Read the Argus and you will get
the news.