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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-23
IRRIGATION CONGRESS.
Many Resolutions Adopted-Wili Meet
Next Year in Portland.


El Paso. Tex, Nov. 1S.-The twelfth
National Irrigation congress today
adopted the report of the committee
on permanent organization as submit
ter last night and the new president,
Gov. Geo. C.. Pardee, OF California,
took the chair and made an address.
All the officers recommended by the
committee were elected.
The convention Adopted a resolu'
ton thanking President Roosevelt for
his interest in irrigation and approx
ing his policy on this subject.
The executive committee was EN-
powered to act as committee on
credentials at future meetings In or
der to save time and expense In the
conventions work.
The following vice presidents and
members of the executive committees
we're named:
Vice presidents-Nevada +. g.
Newlands, Reno: Utah: j. II. Smith.
Salt Lake: Washington: Cyrus Hap
py, Spokane: Arizona: d. b. Heard
Phoenix: Colorado: F. II. Branden
berg, Denver; Oregon: T. G. Horley
Portland; California: Scipio Craig
Red Lands.
Members of executive committee
Nevada: J. M. Jones, Reno; Utah: j
Kiesel. Ogden; Washington: II. G
Scodder, North Spokane; Colorado:
A. F. Frances, Cripple Greek; Ore
gon, A. X. Wilson. Portland: Califor
mia: C. B. Booth, Los angeles.
The resolutions passed during the
closing hours we're very important In
many respects, especially those favor
ing a repeal Of the stone and timber
act and the desert land act. the pre-
amble OF which reads:
'It is the sense Of this congress that
the remaining public domain should
be sacrediy preserved to all the peo
pie OF the United States and rigidly
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-23
Can Hold Out a Long Time.

Associated Press summary. Nov.
1S.-In so far as the contents of the
reports sent by General Stoessel 10
Emperor Nicholas by the torpedo
boat destroyer Ratstoropny, which
craft was sunk in the harbor of Che
Foo after accomplishing the purpose
Of her dash out of Port Arthur, have
come TO public knowledge. it serves 10
indicate that Russian military COM
mander at Port Arthur regards the
crisis of the siege as remote.
The report asserts that the inner
line of defenses Is intact; that the
damage to warships in the harbor by
Japanese shells is not great, and that
the garrison will be able to hold out
against assaults for some time.
Conditions south of Mukden remain
unchanged although there is said to
be indications that important develop
ments are at hand.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-23
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
Claimed That Norris Will Win Over
King by 3ss.

The closest race in the state at
the recent election was that for the
lieutenant governorship. The Repub-
licans have claimed all along that
there was a chance for King to win,
but there appears to be no longer
any doubt that Norris is elected by
about 400 plurality. The figures be-
low show the plurality for one or the
other of these candidates in the sever
al counties; the official count has
been completed in all Of them ex-
cept Dawson, Gallatin and Silver Bow.
1t hardly seems possible that the Off
cial count in these three would show
errors enough in the unofficial fig
ures to overcome Norris lead:
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-23
Blew Up the Boat.

Che Foo, Nov. 16.-The Russians
have blown up the torpedo boat de-
stroyer Rastoropny.
The Russians. with the exception
OF one man, left the destroyer during
the afternoon. This last man lit slow
fuses and blew up the vessel. There
were three dull explosions. which
we're scarcely discernible a hundred
yards from the place where they oc-
Cured.
Almost simultaneously the Rastor-
opny sunk and settled on the bottom.
A single spar marks her grave. 1t is
impossible tonight to secure an en-
PLANTATION of the actions Of the Rus
clans, but IL is believed they were
bound not to allow a repetition OF the
Ryeshitelni incident.
The commander Of the RastoroDny.
in an interview on his adventurous
voyage, said:
II left Port Arthur at midnight IN
a binding snow storm. The boat
was navigated through all the dangers
OF floating mines without a mishap.
On reaching the open sea we saw
q japanese cruiser and some torpedo
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-23

boats in the distance. out we were
steaming rapidly through the storm,
with lights extinguished, and passed
them, unnoticed. We reached Cho
Foo without mishap or any kind"
The commander of the torpedo
boat destroyer was optimistic with
reference to Port Arthur. He de
clared that all the forts remained in
Russian hands and that the garrison
was confident and in good spirits.
Commander Pelem, of the Rastor-
opny, said that the destroyers object
was simply to carry dispatches. The
other Russian ships remained at Port
Arthur.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-23
Presbyterian Bazaar.

The Bazaar to be given by the
ladies of the Presbyterian church un-
der the direction and management of
Mrs. Froembling is to be quite All
elaborate affaii. Among the various
booths will be an art room, Japan
ese Kiosk, an ice palace, sugar
camp, booth devoted 10 three fates,
post office, pop corn counter and
other attractive features. Each ev-
ening an entertainment will be given
under the management of Mrs. War;,
TO which l0c admittance will be charg-
ed. The dates for the fair are the
9th, 1th, Sth and 9th of December.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-23
Extremely Critical.

Washington, Nov. 17.-Consul Gen
eral Fowler today cabled the state de-
partmcnt from Che POO that the sit
nation at Port Arthur is extremely
critical, the outer forts having fallen
into the possession of the Japanese.
He also states that three japanese
torpedo destroyers are lying outside
OF Che Foo harbor, and that the Rus
sian crew of the torpedo boat destroy
er destroyed yesterday are transferr-
ing their arms and supplies to Chi
nese cruiser, which is posted in front
of the Russian consulate.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-23

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we want you and the world to try
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Wilson & McKechnie.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-23
of for Panama.

Washington, Nov. 17.-Secretary
Taft left this evening for New Orleans
on his way to Panama, where he goes
as the special representative of Pres
ident Roosevelt to present a message
OF amity and good will to President
Amador. The secretary will sail Mon
day from Pensacola. Fla. on the cruis-
er Columbia. He is accompanied by
Mrs. Taft, Senior Obaldia, the Panama
Minister Rear Admiral Walk
er, president of the Panama canal
commission; Judge Chas. G. MaGoon.
law officer of the canal commission;
N. w. Cromwell, attorney for the ca
nal company, and others.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-23
A o,,n,vay Bicycle.

Terminated with an ugly cut on the
leg of ]. B. orner Franklin Grove,
ri. II developed stubborn ulcer un.
Welding to doctors and remedies for
four years. Then Bucklen's Arnica
SaIye cured. It's just as good for
burns scalds. skin eruptions and
piles 2bc at Delzell Drug Co.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-23

Be prepared to get the best of the
argument by fortifying yourself with
information from the World Almanac
for 1904. Price 35 cents at the Office
or sent by mail for As cents.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-23
TO CELEBRATE VICTORY.

President Expected to be Present In
New York November 3oth.
New York, Nov. 1S.-At the dinner
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-23

The Argus has all the news all tn
time.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-23

cK AND WOOL INTERESTS OF THE GREAT JUDITH COUNTRY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-09
LIEUT.. RICHARDS GETS OFF.
Acquitted of FaIsifying Pay Account
 Plea of Insanity Accepted.

San Francisco, November S.-First Lieu tenant George Richards, Jr., of the Twenty third infantry, has been saved by courtmarital from the penalty of falsi- flying his accounts by verdict of insan- ity. Richards father is merchant of Syracuse, N. T., and his uncle his Chan cellor Day Of Syracuse university. The charge against him was that he dupli- cated a pay accounts for $1S7.50 while he was serving in the Philippines. He re- ceived this amount from San Francisco after he had already drawn pay from the government.
 Several officers who served with Rich ards in the Philippines testified that he was unbalanced and irresponsible Lieu tenant w. T. Merry gave instances of Richards barricading his room door with books in dread of an attack by Moros Those who knew the young officer inti- mately agreed he was insane, but casual acquaintances swore that he seemed in his right mind.
 The courtmartial decided to accept the testimony of close friends and acquitted him on the ground of insanity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-09
M'cUE's INSURANCE.
Ex-Mayor, convlced of Wife Murder Carried $7o,0o0-Are Policies Good?

Richmond, Va, November s.-Dr. J. Samuel McCue ex-mayor of Charlottes- vile, convicted of murder in the first de- gree, carries upward of $70000 life insur- ance. Insurance men want to know whether the companies are liable in the event of McCue's execution. He carries policies in the following companies:
 Northwestern Mutual Life, of Mill waukee, $15,000; Equitable Life. annuity bond, amount not stated; New York Life, $10,000; Fidelity and Casualty (ac- cident and health). sl0.000; Travellers, Hartford, $2000O; Life Insurance Company of Virginia. $50VO; Royal Arcanum, ben eft certificate, $500; Fidelity Mutual, Philadelphia, $10000.
 The policy of the Life Insurance com pany of Virginia contains clause ab- solving itself for liability on account of death from an act of justice. The North westerns policy Is no. one year old and ia contestable The Travellers contains a a suicide clause. and fight may be made to construe this to release the company in the case of McCue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-09
HARvARD's NEW DEPARTURE.
To Establish College for the Educa-
 tlon and Training of Nurses.

Boston, November S-Dr. Alfred Wor- cester of Waltham has just returned from Q six-months' trip in Europe, where he was sent by Harvard university to inves- tigate methods of training for nurses, with a view to taking charge of a co1- lege for nurses which Howard is going to establish. The plans for tns new col lege, which will be the first of it's kind to be established in the world in connec- ton with a university, have been kept very quiet during the period of investiga- tion. Now that plans have been com pleted. and 1t is settled that Harvard will install another department with four-year course to be devoted to the ed- ucation of trained nurses the matter has become public Dr. Worcester said today:
 I have been working on this matter under the instruction of President Eliot for about two years. While I was in Eu rope the president announced to some graduates at an alumni dinner that the school would be established under my direction so it has passed the uncer- tain stage. I spent most of the six months that I was abroad in Germany studying the training schools there-the methods, the results, the virtues of the system and its deficiencies The principal feature in which our scheme differs from those em- ployed in hospital training schools Is that we believe in the education of the nurse preliminary to the actual practice. Our nurses, besides lectures and text books will receive training patients, as well as in the hospital wards. This will be the first time that any university has taken up this kind of work and 1t will be a great change in Harvard's policy. For in- stance, most of our students will be wom- en- Columbia has a trained nurse depart ment, put the ork there Is intended to fit a student to be a superintendent more than an actual nurse"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-09
DISMISSED FROM
 THE POLICE FORGE Charges Against Policeman keIIar Were Sustained TESTIMONY VERY DIRECT Policeman R. H. Hamilton Owned Up to Have Taken a Drink, Which
 Affected Hlm-Suspended
 for Thirty Dayc.
TESTIMONY VERY DIRECT

One policeman was dismissed from the force. one was suspended for thirty days and two others were found not guilty by the police commission last night Cases against three other policemen were con- tinued.
 J. A Kellar was dismissed from the force upon conviction of charge of be- ing intoxicated while on duty. and sec- ond charge f conduct unbecoming an of- fcer, consisting of a fight with Jake Schoettlin, barkeeper at Fourth avenue and Eighteenth street.
 The evidence was that Kellar reported under the effects of intoxicants. Lieuten- ant Eagan reported him for this offense. The testimony showed that about 5:50 o'clock the rame afternoon the policeman went to the bar room of schoettlin and demanded drink, threatening to break the door down and kick the windows in ii he was refused. He also cursed the bar tender, who came out of the saloon, knocked ths policeman down and took man mounted his bicycle and escaped for fear 1t was said. of being shot. The vote of the commission was unanimous to dis- miss him from the force.
 R. H. Hawkins pleaded guilty to drink ing on duty and was suspended for thir- ty days. He made frank statement to the commission that he had taken a drink and that pejng unwel, 1t had effected him. He promised to drink no more.
 The charge against Policeman T. L. Perkerson was dismissed. The charges were preferred against him by Robert Frank, who claimed that the policeman entered his place of business and arrest ed him without warrant, and also refused him bond. Frank, it was stated, threaten cd to kill the policeman, who drew his pistol to defend himself. The officer went to the place of business, 419 North Twen- tieth street, to protect Franks wife against him, 1t having been reported to police headquarters that he was not treat ing his wife as he should.
 The charges against Policeman Nix were made by D. S. Emanuel, who claim cd the policeman entered his house by violence, arrested him without warrant and would not allow him bond. The charges were dismissed The cases against Detectives Bodeker and Hamll- ton, and Policeman Bennett were con- tinued
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-09
ELDER FUNERAL IS
 VERY IMPRESSIVE Last Rites Over Archbishop of
 Cincinnati MANY DIGNITARIES ATTEND Thousands Gather From All Parts of the Country to Attend the cere.
 mony-creeorlan Chant
 Given for First Time.
MANY DIGNITARIES ATTEND

Cincinnati, November S-The funeral of Archbishop William H. Elder at St.
 Peter's Cathedral in this city today was 1 impressive beyond description. From the beginning, when the long line of clergy l bishops, bishops and priests, marching in solemn column from the cathedral res idence around to the front entransce Of the vast auditorium, entered chanting the l laudes, to the final act, when the five absolutions were given to the dead, not a detail was overlooked, making this the most impressive funeral of Catholic clergyman ever held in the United States | of America.
 l Such a gathering of notables of the | church has seldom been seen in Ohio. From all parts of this country were as- sembled priests and prelates, while the people foclxed as if en masse from not only Cincinnati, but every town of a radius of ten miles, and many came from points comparatively distant.
 Long before the appointed hour for the | service-9 o'clock-a crowd of thousands had assembled in the vicinity of the cathedral. When the doors were opened for those possessing tickets of admission, | a steady stream of men and women poured into the edifce, and the seating capacity of the auditorium was soon oc- cupied. Thousands would have pushed their way in were 1t not physical i'm possibility for more than a few hundred to do so Of those outside, many remained for the conclusion of the service. All ..If Tur (tihhnnG were garbed in black, with but bit oi purple to relieve the somberness and in- dicate the rank of the deceased.
 The cardinal wore colors of his exalted position, and occupied a throne on the epistle side of the building. The arch bishops throne now rightfully the place of Archbishop Moeler, was vacant draped in purple, and over the chair wa! thrown the cappa magma of the deac archbishop.
 The scene before the mass began wa! one of deep solemnty. The pontifieia mass of requiem had Archbishop Noel Ter as celebrant. assisted by the Very Rev. Dr. Schoenhoft, " G.; the Rev August Quatman, and the Rev. William Hickey. When mass was ended Arch bishop John J. keene of Dubuque, Ia. preached the sermon. In it he referred tt the VOW taken by the deceased when hs was ordained as priest in Rome, ant called attention to the consideration! faithfulness with which those vows haC been kept these eight and fifty years.
 Following the sermon came the fly, solemn absolutions given by Cardina Gibbons, Archbishop Ryan, Bishops Macs Hestlin and Allen, each attended by tw' chaplains. The music of the mass wal rendered by the students of St. Mary seminary ard was the first time in Amer ica that the complete Gregorian chan was given.
 The procession to the cemetery wal marked by long lines of sorrowing com
 municants and by the tolling of bell along the way. The commitment ser vices at the grave was conducted b, Archbishop Moeller, assisted by Revs 1 Nau and Dutton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-09
Local Staple Groceries.

Local Staple Groceries. corrected daily by B. F. Roden Grocery
 Company) Sugar-Granulated. 551c. Flour-Fancy patent, S6-25; half patent s5.76 Porto Rico. H2So. rib bellies. 91kc; hams, fancy, 1SAc; me- dium. 12c; extra clears, S1kc; bacon bel lies, 11%c.
 Lard-Leaf. ssc. Comnound Iard-Snowdrift. TAG. Mo!ssssa-Cen Ib0sso; 'ugas house. 4oc: Georgia cane, ssc- Beans-Navy. s2.4o per bushei; Lima, 6c pound
 Pearl Grits-92 pounds. H.oO.
 Feed stuA. Corrected daily by the Birmingham Grain
 Company Corn. No 2 mixer, 2 or bushel sacks, Oats, No. mixed, 42c No. white. 4Sc. Wheat bran. so or 100. $22 Cotton seed feed meal $21. c. s. meal, $24.
 Purna food. $26.
 Corr chops. $1.1b. Corn hearts, S23
 Shorts, 100 pounds. S25. Hulls, bales, 33 1-3c TIulls, sacks, 35c. Hay, best timothy. s15; good timothy. s14; Johnson grass. s1o.5O, alfalfa, s16.oo to S16.50.
 Rock salt, %c.
 Fruit and Produce. corrected daily by c. F. Bell Ss G., 2ela
 Morris avsnue.) I,emons-per box, extra choice, s3.7b9 400.
 Bananas-Per lunch. 75c to s1.75. Florida Pineapples-Per crate, 2.7b@S. Apples-Pcr barrel, Ben Davis, $2.25Q250 Kings and 20z., $a.7593.25. California Grapes, S2. California Pears-Winter Nellis, g. Grapes-Baskets, lbs., Concord, 221zc; pony Goncords 1bc.
 Florida Oranges, $2.5092.75. Limes-Per hundred, 5oc. Grape Fruit-$4.00. 1 Danish cabbages 1Ac per pound. Eggs-25c.
 Peanuts-Fancy. per pound. 7c; No. [. SIC. l Chesnuts-Bushei, $300. l Celery-Michigan, per dozen. b0400c. Tomatoes-Per 6-basket crate, g. l Potatoes-New Irish potatoes. per bush 65c.
 Sweet Potatoes-Cullman, per barrel l $1 50; Jerseys, per barrel, 2.25; Virginis yams, 1925. 1 Onions-Per pound, 2kc.
 Butter-Renovated, PC; creamery, 27c l con~4~v fresh. 121aG1sc. Poutry-Hens, 30G55c; fryers, 20930c ducks. 20a30c; live turkeys, 15c ID.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-09
Notwithstanding WHO IS ELECTED Ben w. Jacobs 8c Bros. WILL CONTINUE FURNITURE
 2On FIRST AVENUE.
COSTS MILLIONS
 TO MOVE THE CROP
RAILROADS WILL RECEIVE $463,- 644,o5f FOR MOVING THE CROPS DURING 1eo4-WILL FILL 13,ooo,. 900 CARS.

Chicago. November 7.-(Special.) )-For moving the principal crops of the country grown during 1904 the railroads will re- ceiye a gross revenue estimated at $46S,- 644O51. This estimate is the result of a careful compilation made by the traffic department of one of the largest eastern railroad systems and submitted for the consideration of men who are Influential in Wall street, and who own either con- trolling or a substantial interest in many of the large railroads east and west.
 The statistics from which the probable revenue to be derived from the crop movement of 1904 is estimated were com- piled with the aid of hundreds of trained experts from all parts of the country The object of the compilation was to in- form the railway magnates regarding the probable income of 1905, and the amount of equipment and power that will be necessary to transport the principal agri- cultural products of the present year.
 In arriving at the estimate of the gross revenue consideration has been given to the fact that much of the property will be transported by the railroads several times in different forms-that Is, to and from the manufacturers and the general market. In arriving at the total value of the principal crop products the traffic experts have taken conservative ng- ures, which in almost every ease are un- der the present market values of the products.
 The total crop valuation is estimated at $5, 335. .0OO, GOO, and If all of it is moved it is shown that the crops would i'll 1920, sos freight cars, which are now Of an average capacity of thirty tons. It Is also shown that the transportation tax on the whole amounts to about per cent of the valuation.
 To transport the entire crop of 2,40O,- 100000 bushels of corn alone there would be required total of 2,4O0,e00 cars, while, the estimated production of 900 tons of hay would require 5,6S1,S18 cars, if it was all moved at one time. To transport all of the estimated 60, 0O0,0O0 head of cat tie would require 240O,00O cars, while the estimated wheat production of 55O,0OOO00 bushels could be carried in ell, 100 cars.
 Not all of these farm products, how ever, will be moved by the railroads, as a great deal of them are destined for home consumption. It is said, for ex- ample, that not more than 75 per cent of the various grains will be moved by the steam roads, probably only 20 per cent of the hay. 20 per cent of the potato crop, 20 per cent of the cattle and 70 per cent of the hogs, the production of the latter being estimated at 47,00O0O0 head.
 In arriving at the number of carloads, based upon this estimate, 1t Is found that the total cars needed to move the crops at once would be 5,3SS 1SS. Corn Is the largest movement, the cars estimated be- ing 1,S0O,O00 and hay comes second, with 1,13eS6S cars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-09
RAILROAD FIREMAN
Was Dying and Engineer Stopped at
 Every Station to Fire Up.

 Wheeling. w. Va, November s.-Pas- sengers coming down the Norfolk and Western railroad last night from Radnor to Wayne had unique experience. They were riding behind an engine with one man crew. The engineer guided the iron steed from one flag station to another, when he would stop and fire up. The act was necessitated through his fireman being stricken in the cab. It was first thought he had succumbed to an attack of heart disease but inves- tigation revealed that he had been struck with lump of coal or stone thrown through the cab, and his skull fractured He will die.
 Few if any of the passengers were aware of what had happened. The fire man, Walter Baosden, was injured at a point near Radnor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-09
POLICE ARRESTED
 FOR INTIMIDATION
Louisville Officers Are Charged With Trying to Prevent Negroes
 From Voting.

Louisville. Ky, November s.-Three members of the Louisville police force, James Tierney, Thomas Cornell and Dam iel Sexton, were arrested today by United States Marshal Blades on war rants sworn out in the federal court charging them with conspiracy to intim- idate negro voters. The prisoners were arrested while in uniform and on duty near polling booth at Eighth and Cray son streets, where 1t Is charged the acts complained of were committed.
 Charges and counter-charges of fraud are being freely made by both sides and more arrests are expected to result. The democrats claim that the republicans have been using negro repeaters to vote under the names registered by white citi- zens.