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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-01-27
c TOMS CABIN.

Our Democratic contemporary ap-
pears to be greatly agitated because
he has learned that certain teachers
in the Lewistown public schools are
advising pupils TO read, among other
literary productions, Uncle Toms
Cabin"
We presume the teachers in ques-
ton suggest the reading of this work
purely out of consideration for its lit
erary merit and the fact that it APP
peals strongly to the ~sympathies of
the young. If so, they are evidently
sustained by the reading public for.
strange as it may seem. this work,
written nearly fifty years ago, and
the national curse at which 1t was
aimed removed by the civil war which
closed in 1865, is still in great de-
mand at all book stores, while the
play, as presented by a half dozen
companies, is drawing large audien-
ces on the road.
1t may be true that Mrs. Stowe took
advantage of the latitude and license
used by all writer's of fiction in en-
belishing her scenes and depicting her
characters, but IL she did the object
was praiseworthy and the sentiment
wholesome. Even If this be granted
We believe her work truer to nature,
to the real, than mucn of the stuff
placed on the book market at the
present day. But who knows? Be
cause some people never sought infor'
nation along special lines, never
came in contact with certain phases
of human character and conditions,
it will not do to say that such things
never existed.
Uncle Toms Cabin had ample foun.
dation and its author doubtless had
plenty of material direct from reli'
able human lips upon which to base
her work without resorting to heavy
drafts upon the imagination. While
speaking of her in derision, saying
that her work "is simply a morbid
compilation of defamatory reflections
upon the people who inhabited the
south when slavery was in existence
our contemporary comedies that II
was an aid in accomplishing the pur
pose for which it was written.
We take il that both the north and
the south are glad that slavery is
abolished and we do not see how the
reading OF this book will revive sec
tional animosity over a question that
has been settled. although it is quite
natural that the work should not be
regarded as a prime favorite through
out the south.
As a work of fiction. as a literary
production, Uncle Toms Cabin take:
high rank and because of this Il
should be found in every public libra
ry. If any teacher has advised 1t.
reading she has simply done so from
the very highest motives. If scholars
prefer to read something else M
doubt they will be allowed to exercise
their own choice without any though
of compulsion. But the story of Uncl'
Tom and Little Eva will never harm
anyone and might do some who ar
inclined to be cruel toward others les
fortunate by nature and circumstan
ces a whole lot of good.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-01-27

secured $500 and then made their es-
cape unframed, walking backwards
out of town, We hardly believe this
could be done in a Montana town, 1t
would be a good scheme to keep the
old Sharps and the modern Winches-
tiers in good repair with plenty Of
ammunition at hand.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-01-27

The conservative Democrats are
somewhat frightened over the Willie
Hearst presidential boom. Another
element is o caring very much.
There is little hope of Democratic
success and they are thinking only
of the money this millionaire candi-
date would put in circulation.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-01-27

Il Ia very evident that the people
of Chicago are thoroughly aroused in
the matter of securing some degree
OF safety TO patrons of theaters. The
new building ordinance strikes some
of the proprietors pretty hard. but
none too hard. One or two theaters
will have TO be abandoned entirely or
rebuilt. The proprietors and manag-
ers who hasten TO comply with the
new regulations will get the cream
Of the business.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-01-27

Boston has a new religious sect
known as the Christian Israelites.
Part of the creed for the men Is al
lowing whiskers to grow as long as
possible. and the hair to such a length
that II has to be coiled mp like a wo-
mans. They predict the millennium in
1906. This new creed will not be pop.
ular among rhe BARRIERS OF the coun-
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-01-27

Senator Carmack, Of Tennessee,
whose daily diet consists Of dynamite
and black powder. in his recent
speech in the senate on the Panama
treaty. declared that President Roose-
Welt loses his power of reasoning and
moral sense when he becomes involv.
ed in action" A like accusation will
never be made against the senator.
He can not lose what he never pos
saSspl
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-01-27

Mr.. Bryan Is down east boarding
the tiger III his den. In a New York
interview he said. No man who yot-
ed for Palmer and Buckner will be
nominated on the Democratic tick
ct. How is he going to find out who
the guilty ones are?
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-01-27

II IL be true that the recent disas-
trous fires throughout the east are
due TO crossed and defective electric
light wires 1t would seem that cleo
trical lighting is about as hazardous
to life and property as the use of "a
or kersene. Possibly the chief danger
lies in the carelessness with which
wires are placed in buildings.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-01-27

sustained in a couple Of months of Sc
we're weather and every effort will
doubtless be made to meet the emer-
gency and reduce the loss to the
minimum, should the present mid
winter mildness come to a sudden ter
mination.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-01-27

Gov. Vardaman, Of Mississippi, eX-
presses the beef that education
would prove a curse 20 southern
negroes. Which goes to show that the
governor needs education aljng GER
tain Unao
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-01-27

While Russia and Japan are Guilt
waiting more frienuly relations the
hreach between the two wings OF the
Democratic party appears to be Wild
ening. Mr.. Bryan has issued his Ill
timatum-the st. Louis platform
must be reaffirmed by Democratic
national convention.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-01-27

The Democratic lroquois club of
Chicago wants General Miles nominal
ed for the presidency. The party
nominated a Republican in 1872 and
was badly beaten. That experience
ought to be sufficient. General Miles
has always been classed as a Repub-
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-01-27

Those who subscribed literally for
the Inter-Mountain in its recent
Worlds Fair contest will have the
satisfaction Of reading a good paper
even if they did not succeed in land
ing their candidate.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-01-27

Il is getting along TO about the time
when our contemporary selects the
county ticket for the Republicans.
This is very kind. II ave the party
a whole lot of trouble.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-01-27

Down in Nebraska two bank rob-
hers stood off thirty citizens at Nc
Lean while three worked IN hour be.
fore opening the safe. The robbers
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-01-27

A Chicago club has discOy-
cred the true way to make home hap.
Dy-"Feed the brute All, there
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-01-27

Parties desiring 10 embark in the
hotel business will find extraordinary
inducements IN Lewistown.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-01-27

Joe Bailey, of Texas. is opposed TO
the Panama treaty. That ought to
insure its passage.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-01-27

What a fine advertisement for Mon
tana is Judge acknowledgements
Journal.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-01-27
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
PUBLISHED wEEKL BY
JOHN N. YROOMAN, Editor and Proprietor.
aALSEY R. WATSON. Business Manager.

LEwIsTowN. MONT, Jan. %, 1904.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-09

came engaged. He said he could not marry
me right away as he did not have steady
employment and wanted to get together
enough money to buy a home and start out
right. He was a noble appearing man and
loved him with all my heart like any girl
would do.
The woman lies in her letter to me, be-
cause she claims went to Mr.. Dyes
house and saw his wife and found out he
was married and all about it. There is
not a word Of truth in this. What is
more, aunt, can't believe he's married,
and that is what want you to find out
for me. haven't heard from him for "A
month and do not know what is the mat
ter. wish you would call up the round
house by phone and ask him to come to
see you. You can tell him all about the
letter got from this woman and then
you can show him this letter If you wish.
Remember, aunt and that he was all
ways good and kind to me and don't be-
.lieve the story is true, but at the same
time want to know the exact truth. And
at any event have done nothing to BIS
ashamed Of, for If he has deceived me
can't help it.
1t seems SO strange that never heard
tof this woman while was In Boone, be-
cause we went out in public together and
he never made any effort to conceal our
relations. What frightens me most is that
the handwriting on the letter is the same
as that on the candy.
am so afraid that candy was drugged.
My stomach hurts me and am getting
sicker every minute. don't understand
it at all. But I don't want to have to
tell ma about this until I find out the ex-
act truth from you, so please answerSj just
as soon as YOU can We have this Wom-
ans word for it; now, let's see what he
says. Your loving niece, -Rena.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-09
ZAz RUSSIAN CRW5ER Ro55zA.
MRS. DYE MAY NOT
BE PROSECUTED
Continued from First Page
Nelson's went to the postoff1ce

Nelson's went to the postoffce at
Pierre. Miss Nelson received the
package Of candy and letter. Be-
fore reading the letter she opened
the box of candy and commenced eat
ing. By the time she reached home
she was suffering intense pain in the
stomach, vomited some blood and
during the night grew much worse.
EARLY in the evening she wrote the
following letter to her aunt at Boone:
When I went to the postoffice this aft
ernoon I got q box Of bonbons in the mail
and also a letter. It was from that wom
an>at Boone who wrote me that awful let
! ter once before. If had read the letter
| first I would not have eaten the candy,
for somehow am afraid that candy was
poisoned: Since ate 1t have been aW-
| full sick and am going to have the candy
sent to a doctor tomorrow to examine it..
, That woman who claims to be Mr.. Dyes
| wife makes some terrible threats and the
writing on the box of candy looks like
hers. She didn't sign her name to the let
| ter, but it was clear to me who wrote it.
! OF course, I know Mr.. Dye and want
to ask you to do me a favor. He has
always treated me like a lady and he has
never done thing that could consider
| improper. I have done nothing of which
am ashamed. Mr.. Dye told me he was
divorced and I believed him. He said he
was married years ago, but that his wife
turned out very bad and low and that he
| traced her from place to place, where she
met men. He said she had a child by an
other man and that he could stand it no
longer, but got divorce He made love
1 to. me while was there at Boone with
you. We went out together lots, as you
know. And never once heard that there
was anything wrong about it. If he was
married, it seems to me someone would
have told me. I can't, therefore, believe
this woman's story is true.
Engaged to Marry Dye.
] Mr.. Dye proposed to me and we be-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-09
INQUEST AND POST MoRTEN
Several Witnesses Examined at Pierre
Effect of the Poison

Pierre, S. D., March at the i'm
quest over the remains Of Rena Nelson
the witnesses were States Attorney
Goodner, DIR. Clark, the attending
physician, j. III. Zechman, step-father
of the girl, and f. S. Williams, assist
ant postmaster.
Mr.. Williams testified that few
weeks ago the postoffice in this city
received a letter from Boone, Iowa,
signed by Mrs. Sherman Dye, asking
the office to assist her in finding out
If her husband was carrying on a COR
respondence with Rena. Nelson of this
city, saying that she had a friend III
the Boone postoffice who would assist
her at that end of the line.
| Doctors Clark and Ruble made a.
post-mortem examination and the jury
was excused until they could report
/ This report will show that there was
| in the stomach a large liberated spot,
surrounded by a gangrenous area, and
that the kidneys were much enlarged
and very hard.
The box in which the candy was re-
ceived was an ordinary half-pound
bonbon box with no distinguishing
marks, and it was addressed to Miss
Rena Nelson, Personal in a hand
writing which Miss Nelson testified in
! her ante-mortem statement was the
same as that of threatening letter
which she received some time ago and
which she was led to believe came
from Mrs. Sherman Dye.
The Nelson inquest was resumed this
morning and the report of the autopsy
read to the jury. The chemist from
the state agricultural college is pres
/ ent this afternoon and the coroner's
jury will report some time this even-
ing.
Sheriff Laughlin is on his way home
without his prisoner The funeral Of
Miss Nelson was held this afternoon.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-09

ilized here. There was not even the ham
mering which is the bass Of the hackneyed
din of preparation" The girders and
the supports were bound together by the
deft wrapping of straw ropes. Every board
and every stick seemed to have It's place,
and the officers to know just where the
place was. At the same moment that the
coolie ants began their work, officers went
from house to house to provide for the
billeting Of soldiers, and more lines of
| fdeographs were made in notebooks.
! In few hours the solders-dropping
their peace tasks wherever the pink tick
cts found Nthem-began to arrive, and set
tied down In their quarters, quiet well
come guests Of quiet hosts. The hosts and
| their guests stayed indoors waiting. man,
| woman and child, on the wishes of the mi
| kados warriors. Why go out and cheer
when you might sit over the hibachi and
smile with the heroes to-be. who. august
| ly condescending, have deigned to honor a
| poor domicile with their presence?
WAR has come" the foreigner may say
to a Japanese.
| YES" with smile-as If to imply,
| Twill you agustly condescend to excuse
the war for coming?"
And Japan is going to fight hard and
win victories?"
| YES with the same smile, quizzical
and meaning-meaning one knows not
what to Russia and Japan.
Scared, aren't they?" asked a for
eigner who arrived in Japan to-day fol-
the first time. ''Why don't they get out
| their bands?"
Study the Japanese SMILE" residents
| warned him.
But this little people In their pape,
houses against the big Russians Haven
they awakened to what they have under
| taken. and aren't they worried? Why, the,
are beaten a the start by their own show
ing!''
Study the Japanese SMILE" again tn,
residents warned him.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-09

WASHINGTON SPRINGS, S. D.-Mrs. Mary
French better known Grandma" French.
died at her daughters home near Mitchell and
the remains were brought here for burial.-The
Juvenile band held concert in the Seminary
chapel which was crowded. Citizens feel justly
proud of their boy band.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-09
WARREN TO SUCCEED ALLIs.

Milwaukee, March 9.-The Journal SAYS:
'B. S. Warren, former vice president of
the Westinghouse Electric company Of
Pittsburg, will probably succeed Charles
Allis as president Of the Allis- Chalmers
company"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-09

MAN AND WIFE sUFFOcATED.
Winnipeg, Man, March 9.-Patrick Null
len and w ife, an aged couple, were Auffo-
Gated as a result of a small blaze in their
house at midnight.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-09

DEATH CLAIMS AN ACTOR.
saranac Lake, Ny, March 9.-Robert
Taber, the actor and divorced husband OF
Julia Marlowe, died here last night.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-22
Christmas CHARITY

Christmas gift must express affection and goodwill
or it is meaningless.
1t must give joy, or it is failure.
There must be undivided pleasure in the giving or it is
a mockery.
Unless it does all these it is a sacrilege
1t is through the combination of them all that the
humblest little tokens treasured and Christmas is
made the gaddest day of all the year.
The giving of presents has become the chief feature
OF the festival 1t has made the celebration of the
nativity take secondary place. Good will toward men is
recognized as of equal Importance with glory of God in
the highest Material expressions of affection are in
themselves form of worship that in drawing friends
nearer together in softenng antagonsms in dissemnat
ing cheer in relieving want and in intoxicating spirit of
charity, lifts mankind closer to God and makes earth
nearer to heaven.
There be holier sentiment attached to Gift on
that day than charity for combines all that is good and
tender in human emotion
There is double joy in charity, for it blesses two
Charity comes nearer to spanning the unreasonable
space between the sin of this life and the holiness of
heaven than any other blessing that man knows
II in the fall Of Adam there was any quality that did
not degenerate ii there anything saved from paradise
to remind humanity of what had been lost it was CHARITY
There is much for all in Christmas if we but take +
In giving to friends must not overlook the richer mine
OF JOY that lies in the penny to the poor
Christmas is not complete for if we fail to give COM
fort to the needy and cheer to the downcast
lis sacred duty to ourselves for in it is the best iov
that the day can give or that this life can know
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-22
OF INTEREST TO THIN, WEAK
PEOPLE.

1t Is perfectly understood by every
sick man or woman that If they can
get some remedy that will stop tbs
gradual loss of flesh and strength,
their recovery is assured. People that
are nervous and unsteady, with dizzy
spells, weakened memory. and loss
of ambition. their blood is thin and
watery. 1t shows in their salIow com
plexion and tired MANNER. Soon as
they commence to gain flesh they look
better and sleep better. To gain from
one to three pounds of good solid
flesh per week the blood must be
made rich and pure. DR.. Gums
Blood and Nerve Tonic puts in the
body the very -pith Of what makes
pure rich blood i'm the most direct
way, and cures disease by making
strength. This tonic is in tablet
form; to be taken right after meals.
Sold by all druggists for 75c per box,
or three boxes for 80 For women's
weakness better remedy was never
made. For sale by all druggists.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-22
BLOOD

On account Of its frightful hideous-
ness, Blood Poisoning Is commonly
called the King of All Diseases. Il
may be either hereditary or contract
ed. Once the system Is tainted with
IT, the disease may manifest itself in
the form Of Scrofula, Eczema, Rheu-
matte Pains, Stiff or Swollen Joints,
Eruptions or Copper Colored Spots on
the Face or Body, little Ulcers in the
Mouth or on the Tongue. Sore Throat,
Swollen Tonsils, Falling out of the
Hair or Eyebrows. and finally a Lep-
rous-like Decay Of the Flesh and
Bones. If you have any Of these or
similar symptoms, get BROWNS
BLOOD CURE Immediately This
treatment is practically the result Of
life work. 1t contains no dangerous
drugs or injurious medicines of any
Kind. 1t goes to the very bottom Of
the disease and forces out every par
ticle of impurity. Soon every sign
and symptom disappears, implicitly
and forever. The blood. the tissues,
the flesh, the bones and the whole
system are cleansed. purified and re-
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tient prepared anew for the duties
and pleasures of life BROWNS
BLOOD CURE. $500 bottle, lasts a
month. Made by DIR. BROWN, 9S5
s !; 5'; ;'''5 :' s, : sale @VH&
POISON
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-22

The Elgin creamery has incorpor-
ated, having filed papers with the
county auditor today The company's
capitalization is $4,000 and is headed
by Geo. r. Tarter. b. NJ. Burk and w.
r. Bowman.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-22

The Then Detective Bervice Co
We do a general detective business IN
all parts Of United States ami Canada.
Spokane ONCE. AIS Empire State
building. w. g. Swain. manager. Day
phone Main 1857. Night pho ne Main
1894. l<S.so
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-22
REPORT FROM THE REFORM
SCHOOL,

]. G. Gluck, superintendent, Prunty-
town, w. Va, writes: after trying
all other advertised cough medicines
we have decided to use FOley's Honey
and Tar exclusively in the West Vir-
ginia Reform school. l find 1t the
most effective and absolutely harm
less" Sold by Chas. McNab, 402
Riverside avenue
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-22
FUEL DHAxE3S,

Standard Fuel & Ice Co., Elot
Front. Tel. sos. Carhonado, Rock
Springs and Summit coal. Martin
Dolan. manager.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-22

How disheartening 1t must be for
Christian mother to honestly endeavor
to raise up children to the glory of
the Lord and then have them become
politicians.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-22
For Rent
SPOKANE, Wash. May 8. 1904.
Lake Salt Mfg. Co..

SPOKANE. Wash. May 8. 1904
Medical Lake Salt Mfg. Co..
Spokane. Wash:
Gentlemen--about year ago
was troubled with inhammatory
rheumatism In my feet and was COM
PEELED to go about with a cane, and
suffered great deal during that time.
A gentleman told me Of Medical Lake
Salts. which he said were good for
that disease, I tried the Salts for
six days and found It to DO success
full. l bathed my feet once every night
In not wa sr IN which the salts had
been dissolved md then wrapped my
feet In wooden cloths. / did this for
six days and on tho sixth day was
able to walk without a cane. can
recommend II to anyone for that pur-
pose and appreciate the fact that u
helped me. Yours truly,
JNO. y. BLACKBURN.
Room .. ricardo. /.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-22
BUILD EHS.

]. HOUSTON. Builder. O1917 Division.
$500 per room builds modern
home or fiat. nickel plumbing, first
quality materials, properly built
ready for tenant: sketches submitted:
bonds given.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-22
sECoMD RAMD GOODS.

furniture. Tel NJ. sos. 900 6praguA
oo.0
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-22

John p Judson, office fourth floor
Hyde block. rooms 403-4 30-6s
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-22

The shoemaker doesn't always Gre
ate a lasting impression.
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0ADYzMT1A.
TURNBULE

A. TURNBULIA
Rsmodeling OF all kinds Of build
ings: store dtting: 1obbing: prices
low. Tel. M. e63. SITS stevenA 3le.es
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Freight. furniture. baggage ana
parcel delivery. Tel 500. 31o-o
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-22

TO CURE "A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's. All druggists refund the money
If it fails to cure. e. w. Groves sig
nature is on each box. 25c.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-22

D1TEorfvn AaHM0ua.

Pawn broker and loen onacA S9o
Main avenue. r. Bickford.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-12-22

ial attention given to damage and
corporation law. 2l6-217 Fernwell.