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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-03

his. During the seven years that
have just passed theie is no duty,
domestic or foreign, which We have
shirked; no necessary TASK which we
have feared to undertake, or which
we have not performed with reason
able efficiency. We have never
pleaded impotence. We have never
sought refuge in criticism and com.
plant instead of action. We face the
future with our past and our present
as guarantors of our promises; and
we are content TO stand or to fall
by the record which we have made
and are making"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-03
ANOTHER NEWSPAPER.

fewiStown is to have another Dem
ocratic newspaper. II seems 10 have
got into a regular habit of having a
new one every campaign.-Great Falls
Tribune.
While our Great Falls contempt
rary may not state the situation ac-
curately It is true that there have
been several changes in the manage
ment or ownership Of the Democrat
during the past fourteen years. II,
as an outcome of the recent litigation
and quarrel over the possession of
The Democrat another paper is to be
started in LewistOwn We do not be-
lieye il will be looked upon with ia
yor by the general public, which must
be relied upon for patronage and sup
port.
Without prejudice or taking any
side in the controversy or factional
differences now existing owe the 10.
cal Democratic organ. we believe it
will be conceded that lnere is no de-
mand or field for a third paper in
Lewistown or Fergus county at this
time.
OF course, If there are men who
have the money TO spend in such a
venture and others who have little
to lose. desire to engage in the news.
paper business there is nothing to
prevent them. But usually, when a
newspaper IL started it is to meet
some necessity in a new field or be.
cause population and general bust
ness is sufficient to maintain it in an
old field against strong competitors
Party differences and exigencies may
lead to the starting of a paper
but the larger public is expected tc
maintain il. In a new and sparsely
settled country the subscription price
cuts but very little figure in the sup
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-03

port oil a paper. Il is on the adver-
Users mat the burden of expense must
fall and when business men, it mat
tiers not how enterprlsing and public
spirited they may be, are reaching
the public through OLD and well es'
tablished newspapers, papers with
large and Regular subscriptions, IL
would seem like a work of charity or
throwing money away to patronize pa
pers, the existence of which meet no
general demand.
There Is room in Fergus county for
TWO good papers representative OF the
two great parties and II Is unfortun'
ate for the Democracy that 1t is I'M
able TO concentrate it. support and
energies to the building up of one
instead of dividing their strength and
resources in organs representing fac
tional differences.
'NhH ~ 0'llllll'I ~ i
standpoint the situation IS peculiar in
that the maintenance of two Demo
cratic papers must fall chiefly upon
Republican business men of Lewis
town for support, as about seventy.
five per cent of the advertisers are
Republicans in their politics and have
no sympathy or belief in the doc
trines they teach. To ask them to
contribute to the support of two Dem
ocratic papers is at least straining
their liberality, both from a polite
and MONETARY standpoint.
In any event the starting OF
a third paper in Lcwistown will not
be looked upon as a long felt want.
In fact the want has been felt for
a short time only and by a very small
portion Of the people of Fergus coun'
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-03
THE LOCAL WOOL MARKET.

When the writer first suggested
that Lewistown should have a wool
market of its own ii was not thought
feasible by several of our citizens.
II was said that it would not be pos
sible to get the buyers to come here
for the reason that not enough wool
could be concentrated here TO make
ii an object and further that We did
not have the hotel facilities to &C.
commodate the buyers. who were a
high strung gentry that would not in.
convenience themselves when there
was plenty of wool to be had along
the lines of the transcontinental rail-
roads.
These objections seemed to be OF a
!imsy character and during the mar.
koting season last summer several
-rUwors from this locality made il a
point 10 interview the buyers and
round that they would willingly come
here If a market weir established
with proper facilities for handling the
wool This was sufficient assurance
and believing that such a market
would prove advantageous To growers
and a benefit 10 Lowistown a com.
pany was formed and Il wool ware
house built in ample time to receive
the clips.
That the first year OF the market
has proved a great success goes with
out saying. Owing 10 the newness of
the plant there may nave been some
friction and delays that will be OBJ.
Waited another season. As to prices
in the local market We believe they
take the lead in the state, the high.
est price paid for any one clip being
203s cents and the average for the
sales in the county being over 1914
cents. while 1t is estimated that 2,
500, guu pounds of wool was weighed
balcd and shipped from this point.
Doubtless the demand for wool and
the high prices paid have helped out
The local market, yet We believe The
growers will always find II to theil
advantage To market their product a:
close to their homes as possible. They
have the advantage in producing {
desirable class of wool. The condl
tons are all in their favor. The buy
ers var a light, clean wool, such al
is raised in this region and they viii
Do alter it year after year, regardless
Of any inconvenience or discomfort
they may have to put up with.
Owing 10 the worlds shortage o
wool and the duty on the importeu
product prices are likely to rule higI
next year, making the outlook TO
growers better than II has Deen 10
several years past.
II should be the aim of all grower
10 improve their bands. Why shout
We not have sheep that would shea
ten pounds to the fleece instead Q
six and seven pounds? Smaller band
with heavier feeces will be the nee
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-03

II will be a matter Oi icgrCt ii Mon
lana does not have a wool exhibit
AT the ST. Louis exposition. This is
something that should have been Civ
cn attention at shearing time when
choice specimens Of wool could have
boon readily obtained. All of the
wool is now on route 10 Boston or
awaiting shipment and there is no
chance of getting samples OF this
years clip, which was an excellent
one. Someone should have been des-
ignatcd in each of the woolgrowing
counties to look after the matter. 1t
would seem To be too late now.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-03
ASSESSMENT OF STOCK.


1t is said there Is complaint in
some quarters because the stock as
sessment shows a falling off this year
and that two reasons are given for
the decrease. The first is said to be
due to the lowering of valuations and
second that stockmen have not re.
turned the full number Of their herds
aud noCks.
AS to the first reason given il is
true that lowering the valuation had
a great deal to do in cutting down
the total assessment of the state.
II could hardly he otherwise as there
has been no great increase in either
cattle or sheep in the past year, take
the state as a whole, In some sec.
tions there was fully a fifty per cent
loss in sheep, if not more
As To the valuations placed on both
cattle and sheep they were thought
to be mono TOO low when made and
they were certainly too high last year.
Even now. after the highest wool
market for "A number OF years choice
stock sheep are being purchased for
$3.50 per head and one of the largest
growers in this county has offered 20
sell all Of his sheep at $500 per head.
As to the woolgrOwers not turning
in the full number of sucep they own,
The estimate as TO the total output of
wool for the season. 30.o00.0 600 pounds,
does not bear out this statement.
Furthermore. the clip IS about 5.OO0,-
600 pounds short tkis season over
last. The total number of sheep is
given this year at a liItle over i,00O,
UOu. II is not a difficult task for an
assossor To ascertain the number Of
shocp a man owns. As regards cattle
It is not such an easy matter, as they
arr scarcely ever punched and are
frequently scattered over a wide
range of country. Even the owner
himself is not always certain as to
just the number he can give in with
safety.
We believe. on the whole, the live
stock interests have in the past and
are now bearing their full share of
taxation. With animal bounties. win.
ter losses. and %fiuctuating markets,
they have had n little the worst of IL.
If stockmen are not giving in a cor.
rect statement as to every dollars
worth of property they own they are
coming as rear to it as any other class
of citizens of the state, in all likeli
hood. Speaking on this point the
Great Falls Tribune puts it about
right in the following:
1T is quite probable that a good
many of the stockmen have failed tC
make full returns of their property
Taxpayers generally have a habit o.
doing this wherever it is possible
1t is regarded as no sin To lie abour
ones property when the assessor Il
around. and the lieing goes on regard
less of the present or the future
This IL wrong, of course, but there
is not the slightest reason to believe
that the stockowners are any more
to blame than others"
Doubtless if high prices come agar
and are maintained the valuation cal
be raised, but that is something tina
remains for the future to determine
II might barely be possible that thu
net output of the mines Of the stat
as given in represents about one-hal
or one.third of the actual value TO
the year. In fact there is hardly an!
doubt about 1t.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-03

With the certainty of Democratic
national victory The Democrat has
radiant visions of fat publications OF
final proof notices %cmanating from the
local land Office. We have waited for
10. these many years, and now that
We have found the Moses that is to
lead us out of the wilderness is it not
meet and proper that We should re.
joice and be glad?-Democrat.
Hold Surprising John p. or Clar,
Cnce Barnes should be made register
OF the land office, What then? The
senior Barnes has had land Office ex,
p%erience and he belongs TO the Clark
faction of the state Democracy, which
has the wealth and the pull. Our
contemporaries radiant vision bids
fair To remain in a nebulous state
for some time.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-03

The Democratic press seems to be
elated over the fact that the New
York Herald has come out for Judge
Parker The more such support Park.
o. gets the worse II will be for him.
Plutoorlcy has no more able defend
or than the New York Herald. It's
owner James Gordon Bennett. spends
the Wos' of his time in London hob.
nobhiu Yi'h royalty. lie ia not much
more an American tnnn William
WALDORF Astor, who has sworn alleg.
lance la The British government.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-03

The editor Of the Butte Miner, al
Ter starting m editorial with the fol,
lowing paragraph laughed so hand
that he fell over in hi- chair, tipped
aver the paste-pot and scared the OF.
flee eat into a fit: The splendid TO-
crption accorded the name OF Judge
Parker by the Democrats Of Montana,
the general approval OF The course
followed by the lclcgatcs from this
state, and the harmony that exists
within party lines in all that relates
to the plans and policies OF that or
g%anization. portcnd a victorious con
test in This commonwealth.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-03

An exchange says there will he lots
Of hilarity when our Democratic
friends take the stump this year.
They will not talk very much about
the income tax. They will no longer
tell IT'S that It is the most righteous
lax in the world They viii not de-
nouncc the banks very much, lest
someone In The crowd cries out Bel
mont" They will go slow on the
soullcss corporations lest there comes
an echo OF Davis: they will be shy
about the trusts lest someone ask
them if the trusts are not all lighting
Roosevelt"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-03

Judge Cheadlc did the proper thing
IN giving Young Pulitzer the maximum
penalty for killing game out of sea
son. Had Mr.. Pulitzer pleaded guilty
when first charged the sentence
would have been much lighter. The
total costs ia the case amounted 10
nearly Si0o. Non-residcnts. like all
others. should do their hunting in the
open season or suffer the c%onsequen.
cpC
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-03

If the Hon. William Lindsay is nom.
mated for governor ii will not be
through assistance given by Fergus
county Republicans. In this section
of the state Mr.. Lindsay has no
standing whatever with the Republic
can party and it is an assured fact
that he will not have the support of
even n delegate from the country,
Democrat.
Is that so? The Republicans OF
Fergus county want the strongest and
best man in the party nominated for
governor. Just now that man APP
pears to be the Hon, William Lindsay
of Dawson county.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-03

II now develops that Davis. candi.
date TOR vice president on the Demo
cratic ticket, is a repudiatOr having
voted against the bill for the resump.
zion VI specie payments in 1875. he
then being a United States senator.
But as long as he does not rcpudiate
his campaign assessment he will
please the Taggarts. Hills. Murphys
and McCarrens.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-03
oocLEY ON THE CANDIDATES.

Dye think tn Republican platform
is a good wan?' asked Mr.. Hennessy.
"Th' r%aypublican platform is mo
lrind Tiddy Rosenfelt, said MIR. boo.
ley. He's standin' on himsilf. It's
a sthrong platform but he may be.
come too heavy FIR IT,"
We'll, Parker is a safe man. amy.
how said Mr., Hennessy.
HE is," said Mr.. Dooley. but |
wisht some wan else had M combl-
nation besides HILL"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-03

lewistown had a distinguished Wis
itor last week in the person Of Ralph
Pulitzer. the son of the owner of the
New York World. His visit was not
altogether voluntary and so far as
known he made no investments in
city real estate.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-03

Al the mex session of the legisla.
lure, SO it is asserted, a vigorous OF.
fort will be made to repeal the al.
legged flair trial" bill. Thus far the
workings of this measure seem 10
have not been altogether satisfactory
10 liligants.- Democrat.
Mhul l%iIirnnIsa
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-03
The Death Penalty.

A little thing sometimes results in
death. Thus a mere scratch, insight
ficant cuts or puny boils have paid the
death penalty. 1t is wise to have
Bucklen's Arnica Salve e handy.
It's the best salye on earth and will
prevent fatality, when burns, sores,
ulcers and piles threaten. Only 25c,
at Delzell Drug Co.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-03

With that splendid and peerless
leader. Hon. W. j. Bryan, earnestly
advocating the election Of Parker and
Davis ii becomes the bounden duty
of every loyel and patriotic Democrat
to exert himself TO the utmost in be.
half of the nominees of the st. Louis
conyention-Lewistown Democrat.
With Judge Parker running on a
cowardly. %straddling platform, there
would be no enthusiasm and no hope
of victory.-William Jennings Bryan.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-03

essary result Of the receding ranges.
The only danger that threatens the
industry now is the scarcity of feed
and the possibility Of a hard winter.
Every effort should be made to secure
the needed Insurance against loss.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-03

Now comes from London announce
mout Of the engagement OF Miss
Pauline Aston only daughter OF W.
W. Astor. To II. H.. Spendcr Clay.
Speudor Cash would have been a
more appropriate name for the groom.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-03

One Of Judge Parkcr's chief adyis-
ers and political %lieutenants is Boss"
McCarren, OF Brooklyn. Thomas
Lawson says McCarren has been for
years on the STANDARD OH pay roll
first at $l0,oou per year. Then $l5.0oo.
and, since Tammany'a success In the
last municipal election, Al S2U.0u0-
as their secret agent. McCarrCn 80
eifcctually put Tammany 10 sleep by
splitting its ranks in factioual hyhts
as 10 nullify It's power nj St. Louis.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-03

According to Holland, the inventor
men will soon he provided with wings
at $tO a set. That is all they have
needed 10 complete their angelic
nnminmnnt-
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-03

While assassination is always Ia De-
dcpIored as a means Of righting the
wrongs OF a people the tragic death Of
Russia'S minister of the interior. NJ.
o Plehye. is the logical result OF
his own acts and conditions in the
empire. He was Of iron mold, des.
potic and cruel and more than any
other one man was responsible for
bringing on the war with Japan. In
the hands OF such men the czar was
but a plant tool.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-03
For President
THEODORE ROOSEVELT,
For Vice President
CHARLES W. FAIRBANKS.

There is very little meat on the
bone of contention in the Chicago
strike.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-03
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY

LEwIsTowN. MONT. Aug. 3, 1904.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-08-03

ADVERTISING RATES FURNISHED ON
APPLICATION.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-05

"Quite so, and she informed me that she had informed you. Well, was a trifie jealous, as I'd lay down my life to make that lady Mrs. Bawdsey. But when learned that you admired and were almost engaged to Miss Ward"
 You seem to know a great deal about me- said Brendon, nettled.
 Fl made 1t my business to find out, sir"
 George looked at him helplessly. He found 1t difficult to understand what all this meant. "Of course know, from what Lola said, that you are a private detective" he remarked, with hesitation.
 "vidocq & Co.," said Bawdsey brisk ly, "23 Augusta street, Strand. That's me, MT. Brendon, but you needn't men, ton 1t in this shanty"
 "WiH you answer a few questions, MT. Bawdsey? asked George "Yes. Fire nhead'
 You are private detective?" asked George.
 That's so. vidocq & Co.--an attrac- tive title, guess"
 And you were employed by Lola to watch me?"
 T was. Love will do anything for the object of its affections"
 "Humphl There are different ways of looking at that. But you were also engaged by Lord Darlington to watch meT
 Bawdsey did not display the least surprise. That's very creditable to your observation, MT. Brendon. It's true"
 How did Lord Darlington find out that was passing under the name of George Brendon2'
 Well, sir, if you will shove adver- tisements into the paper asking about the celebration of the marriage of Per- cy Vane and Miss Rosina Lockwood you must expect to be dropped upon"
 And you looked me up?" Quite so. I have had you under ob- Bervatlon for the last six months Any more questions, sir?''
 you 9s @ exaeey sePyee wSas SfsoySs ySS are ao ing here?' Certainly. You shall have the whole story, MT. Brendon, but in the first ! place shall ask you question in my turn. Do you know why asked you to come and see me todayT Brendon shook his head. 'T have not the least idea," he confessed. I'll enlighten you," was the other mans reply. ITO warn you that you are in danger of arrest" T in danger of arrest?" George jumped up. What do you mean?' "Oh, my meaning is clear enough. There is chance that you may be accused of having murdered Mrs. Jer- sey."
 George dropped back into his chair with white face. .eYou must be mad to say such thing. Who accuses m@2n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-05

Miss Bull assented She liked to hear Rawdsey tell of his travels and frequently asked him into her sitting room for that purpose. He seemed to have been everywhere and to have seen everything. It appeared from his own confession that he began his trav els at the early age of seventeen, when he went to Milan. And the man talked freely about himself--so freely that Miss Bull, in spite of her suspicious nature, never dreamed that all this chatter was for the purpose of throw ing dust in her sharp eyes.
 A week after the little dinner at Mrs. Wards, Bawdsey sent note to Brendon asking him to call on n cer- tain afternoon. and when George, anx- ious to continue the acquaintance and curious to know how Bawdsey had procured his address, arrived, he was shown up to the well known room. Bawdsey welcomed him with enthu- siasm and much in the same style as Lola did, but in less theatrical man. ner.
 My preserver" said Bawdsey, shalr- ing hands vigorously, and George laughed.
 "You put me in mind of lady I know" he said. "She uses the same term-quite unnecessarily, as 1t hap pens."
 T don't agree with you," answered Bawdsey, to the astonishment of his visitor. When woman is rescued from starvation she has right to call her good Samaritan the best of names. !"
 "oh," said Brendon, taking seat, ''so Lola has told you"
 Bawdsey nodded. "I guess so," said he, with pronounced American twang somewhat too pronounced, George thought. "She told me all about your visit the other night"
 ''Did she never speak of me before?'
 Why, of course she spoke. I tell you, sir, that the girl is just bubbling over with gratitude"
 ''Yet you said when last we met that she meant me har1n.'
 Jealousy, MT. Brendon, sheer jeal- ousy. heard her talking of you and wishing to marry you. You see, love her.
 s.so she told me-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-05

Bawdsey; "however,T I quite understand that under the circumstances you lost your nerve. You returned to your room and expressed suitable surprise the next morning"
 George nodded. Quite so, and then Trains having locked this door made me think that all was safe. Had he not told"--
 "Oh, he has told very little," rejoined Bawdsey. "After all, nothing can be done if I hold my tongue" f
 Nothing will be done in any case," said George grimly, "but thank you for warning me, MT. Bawdsey. What are your plans2'
 T have none at present. Lord Der rington asked me to watch you"
 That you certainly have done, and if you choose you can go on watching me. But why do you stop in this house?"
 "oh, knew Mrs. Jersey some years ago and returned here for old times sake"
 George shrugged his shoulders. He felt convinced that Bawdsey was not speaking openly. But then Brendon, on his part, had held something back. Neither man was sufficiently sure of the other to be perfectly frank.
 George rose to 60.
 Well, how do we standT asked Bawdsey
 Much as we did before," replied George, "save that know you will hold your tongue and not get me into trouble"
 T shall certainly do that. But re member Mrs. Ward.'
 Lord Darlington can stop her mouth"
 "Ah, but will hep asked Bawdsey dubiously.
 II shall call on Lord Darlington and see,' answered Brendon, and, with q nod, left t (To Be Continued.)