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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05

The presence in this state of two
such eminent Republicans as Sena
tor Fairbanks, candidate of his party
for the vice presidency, and Senator
Dolliycr, OF Iowa, was the signal for
grolt demonstrations all along the
Northern Pacific and III the several
large cities they visited. Everywhere
genuine Montana hospitality and cor
duality was shown them and there is
no question but they won many votes
for the whole Republican ticket. Mr.
Fairbanks is one of the ]cleanest and
ablest men in public life today. His
record from his youth cannot be sue
ccsSfully assaulted. senator DolliveT
takes first rank as an orator and is
regarded as one of the best campaign.
crs in the country. Not Only in Mon
tana but in the states 10 the west
they have been greeted with large
and enthusiastic audiences. n tribute
not only TO them but 10 the splendid
man and leader whom all the people
of the west admire, Theodore Roose
wolf
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05
POLITICAL PROJECTILES


Republicans evade no issue; Dem
ocrats straddle on all issues.
Ever hear of a Democrat asking for
support on account of his party's rec.
ord?
A party fit to govern must have
convictions ~-l Aho courage TO main.
tain them.
Democratic campaign managers have
not yet printed a list of business men
who want a change
Judge Parker has not gained a sin.
gle vote since the ct. Louis conven.
ton, but he has lost thousands of
them since Tom Watson began show.
ing the Democrats how they were
made the victim of a trick.
How would you like to have your
tailor insist upon putting a patch in
the center of the back of your coat
after it had been completed? Yet that
is the way Judge Parker is patching
up the Democratic platform, isn't 1t!
The orr crop will reach the 2,
400, 5000 mark. and the corn belt
has money with which TO handle 1t
They burned their corn for fuel II
Democratic days. The farmer has a
memory and he is now looking for Il
change"
Roosevelt is in good company when
he is placed by the Democracy along
with Lincoln and Mckinley as one
of our unconstitutional presidents
No Republican wants higher creden
tials of either his worth or his Re
publicanism.
The Peace Congress at st. Louis
evidently does not consider President
Roosevelt a war lord" On the con
Urary, il has just sent him a mes
sage as a Chief Magistrate who us
considered by all nations a champio'
of international peace" This reas
surfing message ought to be specially
grateful TO Democratic editors In
New York whose knees have beer
knocking together lately through feal
of the terrible war lord"
Mr.. Parker. Democratic nominee fo'
president, has never Juurneyed wesI
OF Buffalo, n. Y. What does he knoS
VI ll4t Eltdl Ntolt ITO pN'l'lNs AhNi
achievements, their possiD..
their needs? How a he reconcile
the demands of the different sections
and decide great questions properly
and for the good of the whole coun
trrp - limited experience, a mar
rowed horizon, he is not comparable
with Theodore Roosevelt. who has
travelled the country over, lived cas-
and west. knows the people. the coun
try, and is a president of the people
not controlled by Wall street and it:
influences.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05

Let every voter remember that
both the United Copper company and
the Amalgamated Copper company
were in control of the Democratic
state convention and both are fighting
for the of the Democratic
ticket. DO the voters want the cor
purations 10 control the legislation of
This state. if not they should vote the
Republican ticket, which is free from
such influences. II voters doubt this
let them read HeinZe's personal or.
gan. the Butte Daily News, and they
will be convinced.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05

Men of Montana. have you not long
enough been made to play Punch and
Judy as the string was pulled by one
+" or the other? Has not your
state been besmirched enough? Has
not your good name been used long
L. &c tn" football of the nations
contempt? Why not rise up and put
an end to the shame once for all?-
Daily Record.
for perfect obliviousness to its own
situation, for o~ver-sensitive ~diifidence,
for modesty that passeth all under
standing. commend us to the following
from the Butte Miner: "A man OF
considerable foresight, political as
~tuteness and ability. Mr.. Heinze has
blasted his political future and plac'
ed his hopes in perpetual cold stor
age. through the mistaken idea that
victories may be won and leader
ships acquired through the corrupt
use of money. the employment oi
newspaper champions from the sew
ers of journalism and the unstinted
abuse of the reputable citizenship OF
the state.'-Helena Record.
During nearly a year the United
Copper company has employed its pc
litical tricksters, its employees in the
mines and smelters. and a consider
able portion of its profits from in
dustrial piracy, in the creation of new
party organizations, or in the pur
chase and direction of old ones. in eff
forts to accomplish fusion movements
TO promote its lawless enterprises
Today its chief attorney is at the
head of a committee, appointed with
in a week. with the apparent purpose
of unifying and combining the mliu
ence of these various %nondescripl
gatherings to no better end, as far a
known facts indicate, than that HI
may continue TO be judge and jury
as well as advocate in the trial o.
causes for the thieving corporation
which he represents in the courts u
Silver Bow county. Under such con
ditions, and in view of such circum
| stances. il is not strange that HeinZe's
disreputable organs should be EN-
ployed in d%enunciation and libe
against citizens and parties engaged
in earnest %endeavors to relieve tbs
business and property interests of this
community, from the dangers impos
ed by these con~spiratols, through the
selection and election of judges undel
the law to interpret the law without
fear or favor.-Inter Mountain.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05
STANFORD NEWS.

Horace Bowling. of Upper Dry Wolf
creek. has been sojourning in the city
the past few days. .
Mr.. Robert Shelton. ST.. has increas-
ed his flock of sheep. having bought
300 ewes from Mrs. Edwards.
Miss Schroeder. of Lewistown, was
an arrival on yesterdays coach, and
is the guest of Mrs. A. ]. Slough.
Hhe Bower brothers are now put
ting up the third crop of alfalfa on
the old Col. Wall ranch west of town.
Mr.. John Campbell and family, &C.
companied by Wesley Bowen. were
visitors yesterday from upper Run
ming Wolf.
Yesterday Rev. Geo. Edwards con-
Quoted services at the school house
and was greeted with a very large
attendance.
Mr.. A. Mcmillan, the old-time
freighter. is hauling posts to Mr.. A.
j. Stough's place on Lower Running
Wolf creek.
Mr.. B. Stack, the Willow creek
sheep man, was a visitor yesterday
and informs us that his oat crop was
a grand success, having threshed over
1000 bushels.
Mr.. Henry Keaton and family re-
turned from Great Falls last evening,
where they have been attending the
fair and visiting friends and report
having had a good time.
Mr.. Bert Ross, who is opening up
a coal prospect between Running Wolf
and Willow creek was a visitor yester-
day and his many friends hope that
he will also strike a gold mine.
Mr.. Charles Courtney, who has been
in the employ Of Mine Host Mathews.
of the Hotel Stanford, the past year,
has resigned and accepted a RESPONSE
bic position on the Mrs. Edwards
ranch.
Mr.. VIM. Simpson. accompanied by
his daughter. arrived from Great Falls
on Saturday last, where they have
been attending the county fair and
report a very pleasant and entertain
ing trip.
Mr.. John Ross was a visitor re-
Gently from his home on Lower Wolf
creek. He informs us that sheep are
in a No. l condition, Notwithstanding
the fact that the range is rather short
and water scarce.
Owing to a severe attack of stom-
ach trouble Mr.. George Ketchner was
taken TO Great Falls. Messrs. Louis
Randall and Wesley Peck accompany
ing Mr.. Ketchner. 1t is hoped that
he will soon be with us again.
Mr.. Lee Balm, who has the reputa-
ton of always having a pleasant smile
on his face. was mon, us yesterday
and tells us that he has put up this
season over 600 tons of hay, and that
sheep and cattle are doing well.
Mr.. VIM. Allhouse, who has been
foreman on the Phillips ranch for
Bower Bros, for the past twelve
years, has resigned his position and
gone TO his ranch near spokane, Wash.
Mr.. Allhouse and wife will be much
missed by a host of old friends, who
witsh them all kinds of good luck in
their new home.
The threshing of oats. wheat and
barley is about completed. While the
crop Is not as large as in previous
years. it is much better than had been
anticipated. as we have not had any
rain since last May. Messrs. Joe La
Voy and Mcdonald and Rankin's
machines have been in the valley the
past two weeks and left today.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05
Republican State Ticket.

Tor Presidential Electors
PAUL MCCORMICK.
c. w. MERRIFIELD.
THOS. DUNCAN.
For Congressman
J.. NJ. DIXON, of Missoula.
For Governor
WILLIAM LINDSAY, Of Dawson.
For Lieutenant Governor
L. W.. KING, of Gallatin.
For Chief Justice
THEODORE BRANrLY. of Pow
ell.
For Secretary of State
A. y. YODER, of Silver Bow.
For state Treasurer
J.. II, RICE. of C%houteau.
For state Auditor
HARRY CUNNINGHAM. of Sill
yer Bow.
For Attorney General
A. J. GALEN, of Lewis and Clarke
For superintendent of Public InstruC
ton
W. T.. HARMON. of Gallatin.
For Clerk supreme Court
j. T. ATIIEl, of Cascade.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05

II is announced that W. j. Bryan
will be i'm Montana some time this
month. Mr.. Bryan cannot be used u
advantage in the east hence will spend
most of the time between now anu
election day west of the Missouri riv
or. The eastern or trust wing OF the
Democracy are afraid he would in
lure the chances of party success II
his itinerary was greatly enlarged.
He may be able to keep a good many
in line in the far west, but those who
are keen enough to read his inmost
thoughts realize that Mr.. Bryan can
be- nothing but Indifferent as TO me
success of the national ticket.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05

In an editorial on the fair last week
We made an error in stating that the
agricultural exhibit was not as large
as on some former occasions. After
talking with some of the exhibitors
we are assured that the showing was
not only better. save perhaps in tho
display of potatoes, hut ii was larger
with more people entering into the
contest for prizes. It gives MS pleas
ure to make this correction, as II
shows a growing interest In the fair
especially on the part of n class oi
our citizens whose interests the IAN
seeks to promote.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05
3 Cents

Eight cents a pound is
what a young woman paid for
twelve pounds of flesh.
She was thin and weak and
)aid one dollar for a bottle of
'cotts Emulsion, and by TAX
1g regular doses had gained
wclvo pounds in weight before
he bottle was finished.
Eight cents a pound is
cheap for such valuable ma
erial. Some pay more, some
less, some get nothing for
their money. You get your
moneys worth when you buy
SCOTS Emulsion.
We will send you a little
free.
SCOTT & BOVINE, CHEMISTS,
400 Pearl Street, New York.
soc. and $I.oo; all druggists.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05
DIRECT PRIMARIES.

The Great Falls Tribune, in a re-.
cont editorial, observes that while a
number of Republican papers contain
the state platform, very little is he.
ing said in suppirt of the reform
planks which it contains, or words ia
that effect.
Obviously, when the platforms OF
all parties in the state contain simi'
lar declarations no issue is raised.
hence there is little need or reason
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05

David Il. Hill. the sponsor of the
Democratic candidate for the presi-
dency, said at st. Louis that he did
not know how Parker stood OH the
money question" For thirty years
Hill and Parker have been intimately
associated, socially and politically. IL
the statement made 10y Hill is to be be-
lieved. then Parker is too secretive n
man to elect TO the presidency; If false,
then il was evidently made for the pur-
pose Of misleading the people: and If
the people are to he deceived in one
thing. why not in all the acts Of the
Democratic leaders?
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05

After a lingering Illness, from which
the doctors said there could be no
recovery, Senator George f. Hoar, of
Massachusetts. passed away last Fri,
day morning at the ripe age of IS
For years he served his state in the
greatest intellectual forum OF the
world and was greatly beloved by
his people and respected by men of
all parties. II VAS once said Of him
that "he Is the most statesmanly of
scholars and the most scholarly of
statesmen" a most fitting tribute TO
his great attainments. Although lofty
in his ideals and pure of heart and
having the courage of his convictions,
his views at times may have been
warped by his environments. His
whole life had been so devoted to the
cause of liberty and the welfare of
mankind, that he was quickly sensa.
tive or apprehensiye lest the great
party he loved SO well would take a
wrong step. II is believed that he
came to realize in the past year that
his party meant nothing but good to
the peoples who came in nuder the
folds of the stars and stripes as a
result of Il war with Spain. Mass
achusetts and The nation at large has
lost a great and good man, but his
death cannot be regarded as untime.
ly as his career has been a long and
useful one and his days numbered
beyond the allotted time of most men
who have lived an eyentful and ac,
live life
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05
Pill Pleasure,

If you ever too DeWitt's Little Ear
ly Risers for biliousness or constipa'
ton you know what phi pleasure is,
These famous little pills cleanse the
liver and rid the system of all bile
without producing unpleasant effects.
They do moi grippe, sicken or weaken,
but pleasantly give tone and strength
to the tissues and organs of the stom'
ach, liver and bowls. Sold by l.. c,
Wilson, Lewistown pnd Kendall.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05

The fact is undeniable that under
Democratic rule the American people
within living memory have always
gone back in prosperity, or merely
marked time, while under Republican
rule they have always gone forward,
Shall we go forward with Repuhli
canism as We have in the past? Oh
shall We take the chance of goinp
backward with Democracy as we al
ways have in the past! The answer
Is with the American people.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05

All druggists are authorized by the
manufacturers of Bunsen's Catarrh
Cure to refund the money where il
fai,s to cure any case Of hay fever,
no matter of how long standing. One
application gives ease and relief.
EuLsen's Catarrh Cure is a new dis
covYiy, it is the only hay fever rem.
cdr sold on a positive guarantee. Use
il fer your Catarrh. No cure. no pay.
Sold by L. +. McKechnie, druggist.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05

There is not 4 word or a line in the
Democratic state platform denouncing
trusts. Il was evidently a delicate
subject bur the party has never be
fore been deferred from assuming a
false position on the cor of ~delicacy
The fact that Judge Parker is the "a
didalo of the trust magnates of Wal
street, who are furnishing the sinews
for the campaign. was sufficient rca
son for the Montana Democracy t.
remain silent on that issue.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05

The Fergus County Democrat last
week cast some mean slurs at Wm
Lindsay, the Republican candidate foI
governor, insinuating that he used his
legislative office for his own pecuni
AIRY advantage. We believe there is
not another Dnmocratic editor in the
state who will resort to such meth.
DDS and we trust our esteemed con.
temporary will cut it out in the fu.
turp-
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05

There is considerable difference be-
tween strikes whore men go out in
order to ecu higher wages or short
er hours and those whore factorjc.
close down because of lack Of bust
ness or run half time. The wise ar
tisans do not strike when the order
book is empty.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05

While the Democratic national pla,
form says protection is robbery
Judge Parker in his letter of acccp
lance, makes a plea for tariff reform
Another failure 10 stand on the plat
form of his party out of fear of los
Ing votes. As a sidc-stoppcr the judy,
has no equal.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05

a hundred voters in Fergus county
who do not believe in a fair trials bill
and who did not favor the effort to get
such a bill passed? Would he vote to
repeal the fair trials law if elected?
Let Mr.. Hilger or the Democrat an.
SWpr
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05

The editor of the Fergus County
Democrat shows a glaring lncOnsis.
tency by strenuously fayoring a third
term for Joseph X. Toole for governor
while opposing a third term for can
didates in Fergus county. Joe Toole
has become a chronic ONCE holder and
in making n desperate effort to die
in office he has straddled and fawned
a good deal of late, much to the dis
gust of his former friends and sup
nOrters.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05

Judge Parker is In favor Of granting
independence TO the Filipinos rs soon
as they have shown themselves fit 10
govern themselves. So Is everybody
else. Il is only a question as 10 just
when the period will arrive. Those
who come directly in connection with
these people will be the best judges
in the matter.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05
Broke Into His House,

S. lie Quinn, of Cavendish, VT, was
robbed of his customary health by
invasion of chronic constipation. When
DR.. Kings ew Life Pills broke into
his house, his trouble was arrested
and now he's entirely cured. They're
guaranteed to cure, 25c at Delzell
Drug Co.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05

Eight years ago the Democratic eau.
didate for president declared that
''toiling humanity was crushed under
a cross Of gold Statistics show that
"~toiling humanity" has piled up a lin
tie matter of 81, 5Ou,OO0.OOO ia gold
money in the country's savings banks
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05

Like the Indian. who, when unable
to find his camp and IL was suggested
he was lost. replied. Me no lost, wig
wan lost so the Democratic party
insists. notwithstanding its constant
change OF front, that the country, not
the party. is lost. The Democratic par.
ty, without a fixed policy. would he M
safe Il guide as the Indian in a strange
Wilderness
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05

II Is said Charley Towne is comin-
10 Montana 10 explain why he is nov
hand.tn-glove with the gold.hug and
trust.protpcting wing Of the Democrat
ic party Of the east. He should BE-
asked some hard questions.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05

The last low tariff law, the Wilson
law, was repealed in July. 1897. An
official statement, prepared by the de-
partment OF agriculture, shows that
during the last year of the Wilson
law the imports of agricultural prod.
ucts amounted to Si00,STl,S6S. In
1898. the first year of the Dingley
tariff. these imports dropped to S314.-
2ol.IG The difference went into the
pockets Of American farmers.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05

Under the Republican policy Of pro
lection our manufactured products
have become one-third of those OF the
civilized world. and American work
men secure almost double the pay for
their labor that similar labor receives
In other countries.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05

The following resolution was
passed by the International
Brotherhood of Railway En-
ployes of Glcndiyc. Montana, at
their last meeting:
"ResoIved, That we tender
WI united support to Hon.
William Lindsay for governor,
knowing him as an extensive
employer Of labor and always
liberal and fair in his treatment
Of those in his employ. We
commend him to our brethren
in other parts Of our state"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05

"Our policy is one of fair aud equal
Justice 10 all men, paying no heed 10
whether he is rich or poor. nor heed.
ing his race. his creed or his birth
place. Theodore Roosevelt.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05

Ii troubled with a weak dlsestion
try Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. They will do you good. For
sale by all druggists and dealers.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05
Republican County Ticket.

For Members of the Legislature
WYLLYS A. HEDGES.
GEORGE J. WIEDEMAN.
For Judge Of the District Court
EDWIN X. CHEADLE.
For sheriff
GEO. ". COOK.
For Treasurer
L. p. CHANDLER.
For Clerk of the District Court
EDMUND WRIGHT.
For Clerk and Recorder
JOHN SELLERS.
For Attorney
o. w. BEI.DEN.
For Assessor
EMF. PLUM.
For Surveyor
O. l.. WASMANSDoRFF.
For Coroner
DIR. +. F. ATTN.
For Public Administrator
W. 7. MCFARLAND.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05

History shows that a Democratic
tariff has always been followed by
business adversely and n Republican
tariff by business prosperity. Why
not accept the verdict of history?
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05

The New York Herald has printed a
fac-simile Of Judge Parker's gold tele-
gram. II should furnish a companion
piece 10y printing Il fac-simile Of his
silver ballot in 1896 or 1900.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05

The record Of the Republican party
is one of things done and pledges full.
filled; that of the Democratic party is
n OF the things promised and pledges
broken.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05

Governor TOole may not dance as
good as Uncle Gassaway. but he has
developed into something of a strad.
dler.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05
OFFICIAL PAPER OF FERGUS COUNTY.

PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
JOIN N. YROOMAN, Editor and Proprietor,
HALSEY R. WATSON, Business Manager,
JAMESTOWN, MONT, Oct. 5, 1904
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05

For President
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
For Vice President
CHARLES w.