Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-25

pieces and several pistols. There is
also a belief current that he had
some valuable diamonds in the trunk
although this is not certain. At Que
time he kept this box Of diamonds
in the vault at the Bank of Fergus
County, but long ago withdrew it.
Whether he shipped it away or had
it with him is unknown. Parties who
saw the gems estimate their value at
$4,000. However, aside from the dia-
monds, the cash that Studzinski Is
known to have had, together with the
best of the watches, made valuable
lot of loot. Owing to the manner in
which the things are scattered about
1t is impossible to tell just yet what
was stolen.
Blow Was a Terrible One.
The blow in the back of the head
was, of course. sufficient to cause
speedy death, but the instrument with
which it was inflicted could not be
found in the room. Sheriff Slater,
who was Immediately on the scene,
found heavy knife and scabbard,
which may have some connection
with the crime. A few days ago,
Studzinski missed this knife, and be-
lieving it had been stolen, reported
the matter to the sheriff's Office. The
knife was found on the floor and it is
formidable weapon. The circum-
the party who stole the knife return
afterward and commit this murder?
May Have Been Two.
1t is an open question as to wheth-
er one or two men committed the
murder. with the indications at this
time in favor of the theory that one
man did the job. Many persons were
strongly inclined to believe that the
murder was not done Thursday night,
but Wednesday night. The neigh
bors could not distinctly recall having
seen the old man about yesterday and
the condition of the body rather
strengthened the theory that more
than few hours had elapsed since
the commission of the crime. A num-
ber of people were soon found, how
ever, who stated positively that they
saw the old man Thursday. One Of
these is Al. Mansell, who saw Sutd-
zinski at 6 o'clock last evening, and
Joseph Jackson also saw him yester
day. 4
studzinski wore small string tie
when he was killed, and this was
drawn tightly in. the form of four
finland around his neck. The body
is swollen somewhat, and gave the
impression that he had been CARROT
ted, as we'll as hit in the head, but
it was not until the afternoon. when
Undertaken Creel took the body in
charge, that a small rope was found
around the neck It was drawn SO
tight as to be completely hidden by
the flesh.
May Have Had Money Hidden.
There is a rumor that Studzinski
had a considerable sum of money hid.
den about the place. and II this is SO,
it is thought that the murderer may
have known about the hiding place.
It is quite possible that the old man
did have some money hidden, as he
only kept on hand sum sufficient
for the needs of his little business,
and as nearly as can be ascertained,
this amounted to about 500. The fact
that he had an account with the Bank
of Fergus County. and had some
money on deposit there rather dis.
credits the theory in regard to hid
den money.
A Peculiar Circumstance.
A few days ago, Studzinski stated
to Walter S. Smith that man had
called at his place the night before
whose conduct aroused his suspicion
The visitor, said Studzinski, said that
he wanted to buy a gun. Considering
the hour and the mans appearance
Studzinski refused to deal with him
telling the visitor that he must come
in the day time. The man was very
insistent, and offered Studzinski $40
If he would sell him the weapon