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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-12-01
RUSH OF BIG
TAXPAYERS
THIS is THE LAST DAY FOR SET.
TlEMENT WITH COUNTY
TREASURER.

The expected rush Of heavy taxpay-
ers commenced at the county treas
urer's office Wednesday morning, and
by O'Clock an immense sum nal
been paid in. Yesterday being a holi-
day, the last day for payment went
over until today, and the money is
pouring into the Golfers in great shape.
The money. however, consists chiefly
of checks. and probably a smaller
amount of cash will be handled than
on many previous days, but the amount
IS very large.
10 Record Breaker.
Former County Treasurer j. NJ.
Croft, who is assisting Treasurer E.
p. Chandler through the rush, says
that by tonight, the taxes will be pail
in closer than ever before in the his
tory of the county. judging from the
aspect of affairs at noon. The delin-
quents are comparatively few and the
amounts are very small.
Taxes will be received up to G
O'clock tonight, when the books will
be closed.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-12-01
Japanese Loan is Popular.

London, Nov. 29.-The prospectus
OF the new Japanese loan was issued
today. Big crowds surrounded the is
suing banks. The loan was quoted ON
the stock exchange at and / 1-8 prem
ium
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-12-01
Sullivan Wins From Schreck,

Los Angeles. Nov. 3O.-Jack (Twin)
Sullivan was given the decision over
Mike Schreck, of Chicago, at the end
Of the twentieth round tonight,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-12-01
sWINpLER IN JAIL.
Nephew Of Nelson Morris 10 in Trou.
bic In CHICAGO.

NepneW OF nelson morris 10 IN Trou.
Bile In Chicago.
Chicago, Nov. 30.-Samuel N. Hoif-
heimer, a nephew of Nelson Morris,
the millionaire packer, was arrested
here tonight charged with having
swfndled s. w. Strauss & Co., mort
gage bankers at ia La Sale street,
out of $256,000. Being unable to fur
nish bonds of $15O,OOO fixed, Hoff-
heimer was taken to the Cook county
Jail.
The alleged swindle operated byHoff-
heimer extends over period of 1S
months. His relations with the Nor
ris family, it is said made it possible
for Hofheimer to carry out the scheme
for such a long period without detec-
tion. Two years ago, while the young
man was carrying on a small commits
sion business in buying and selling
cattle feed, it is alleged he went to
s. w. Strauss & Co., and explained
that he was buying large quantities
CT cotton seed and cotton seed hulls
which he disposed of to Nelson Morris
& Co. In order to carry on the bus
mess, 1t is alleged, he explained that
a large amount of money was neces-
odAy " lake up IIle uTd1IS WHICH were
made daily on him for the feed and
TO take up the bills of lading made with
the shipments. He, it is said, request
ed Strauss & Co.. to finance the deals,
which they agreed to do.
He would obtain checks for the
amount of mis- purchases from Strauss
& Co., and at the same time he would
deliver to the bankers a draft on Mel.
son Morris & Co., for the amount for
which he had informed them he had
sold the food to the packing com.
pany. The draft taken by the banker
was deposited in their bank in the
usual course of their business.
At the beginning, according to the
bankers, Hoffheimer carried on only
small sales, but the amounts of the
transactions grew so that sales to Mel.
son Morri & Co., as reported by Hoff.
heimer amounted to more than $3.50,
900 day. Until the first Of this
month the supposed sales continued
and then it was learned, it is said, that
all the sales were fictitious.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-12-01
Have Your Eves Examined.

Your eyes are in need of examina-
ton. Consult DR.. Frank the eye spec.
ialist at the Hoffman House. Consul.
tatiOn free.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-12-01
CHARGED WITH ROBBERY.
Hearing In Case Of Clayton kruse Thi,
Afternoon.

Clayton Kruse, well known young
man about town, was arrested yester-
day on charge of robbery, it being
alleged that he stole $3.50 in cash
from o. F. E. Wakefield last Monday
night. Kruse was arraigned before
Justice of the Peace Mcfarland this
morning and pleaded not guilty. The
preliminary hearing in the case was
begun at 2 p. m. County Attorney
Roy e. Ayers appearing for the state,
while Huntoon & Smith represent the
defense.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-12-01
Mark Twain at White House.

Washington, Nov. 29.--Samuel l..
Clemens Mark Twain) was a guest
today of President and Mrs. Roose-
ve't at luncheon
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-12-01
Nineteen Killed in Collision.

Lincoln. Mass. Nov. 29.-The morn
ing lists of the dead and injured indi-
cate taat nineteen persons lost their
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-12-01

w. A. Clark Jr., 10 Operated on.
New York. Nov. 27.-William A,
Clark. Jr., son of United States Sena,
tor w. A. Clark of Montana, has under.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-12-01

County commissioners will meet next
week in regular quarterly session.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-26
ROOSEvELT'S IRISH.
1t Is Good, But Not Equal to Poems
in Gaelic.

washington. Nov 25.-Dr. Douglas
NJ Hyde, who seeks to revivify the
Irish language and to awaken a deeper
interest in Irish literature, called on
President Roosevelt today and later
had luncheon at the White House. DR..
Hyde found that the reports of the
presidents study of Gaelic had not
been exaggerated, except in the state
ment that Mr.. Roosevelt had attempt
ed to WOO the Irish muse to put her
rhapsodies into the English tongue
The president may be venturesome.
but it was said at the White House
that he probably would not attempt
the translation of Irish poems until
he had been given the opportunity of
more than a few months study to
master the Gaelic idiOms.
DR.. Hyde found that the president
knows much about ancient and mod
ern Irish literature, that he has an
appreciation of the disabilities of the
language, and what pleased DR.. Hyde
far more. was the presidents deep in
terest in the attempts Derng made to
restore the language to the dignity
Of a larger living place among the
tongues of the world.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-26

is: If you use Grape-Nuts you'n laugh
and the path is bright for a welcome
smile brings sunshine while a frown
shuts out the light. If you use Postum
worlds in tune like a day in June and
the clouds all melt away"
A civic Improvement club is talked OF
among the business men Of North Tope-
ka- Such a club should have the hearty
support Of every man, woman and child
of the First ward. The object of the cllb
would be to beautify North Topeka and
make it blossom forth in every vvs4s-
There are vacant lots on this side ,.-f,f-r-
unsightly weeds which are a menace =,
health. One object of this club would ~
to see that these places were made a.
tractiVe with shubs and Towering rlsnfs
bOrhOod q vacant lot would then be q fff
tie park or breathing spot. What can ~
done in this line has been clearly demon
strated by the men of fire station M :
ton one OF the prettiest gardens 81 titfs
side. This plot of ground before il We
secured by the hremen was an ordir,r--s-
vacant lot the catchail for esve.l-.-f him
firing efforts of the men Of No II ne
been transformed to such an extent ~
it is the admiration ana delight Of al
" hat they have done others can ~
has been suggested that If this oIrlh -
organized one member from each chis,ri7
and club be selected to compose the -
eCUtlVe committee. OF course ,,oft,s-9--
much can be done this winter b7rf a 1-57
start can be made early IN the srl-7rie-
North Iopeka has many good points ~
streets are fine and well shaded bv ha-1-7-
some trees and with the hearty Geo.
limit to what can be accommodated i, 80
way Of civic improvements '-9
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-26

prise party Friday evening by the mem
bers Of Harmony Rebekah lodge No. 81.
the host and hostess We're presented by
their friends with a handsome picture.
Ihose present We're Mr. and Mrs W DOL
VertOn, Mr. ana Mrs George Young, Mr..
and Mrs. d. A. Wizer. Mr.. and Mrs. o.
Capron. Mrs. Minnie Whitehead, Mrs.
I'll. NJ. Steele, Mrs. Julia Stewart, Mrs. w.
L. Day, Misses Florence Anderson, Fran
ces Short. Eleanor Holiday, Lena Holm
baum Bertha Bronlm, Ida. Havens,
Edith Barnes Carrie Haynes. J. J.
Schenck d. b. krauss ssad Archie Cap
ron.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas entertained the
young people Of the Christian church on
Tuesday evening at their home, 1902 QsIin-
cy street. The time was spent in playing
games and at q late hour refreshments
were served. Those present We're Miss
Jessie Paris. Miss Mabel harlatt, Miss
Amanda Anderson. Miss Marion Zacheri-
sen, Miss Jennie Paisley. Miss Maude
Paisley, Miss Trix Antrim, Miss Bertha
Lemon, Miss Florence Offield, Miss Al
Harry Anderson, Mr. j p. Davis, MI
E1oihet 4ad mes - ~ 81 81 NJ
HAYS Mr.. Hershel Deunle, M Jennings
Mr. Hoberg. Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Bentley,
Mrs Ada MOser, Mrs P. 6. Marlatt and
a few other friends.
Mr. A. J. Berry's grocery store, 905
North Kansas avenue looms up this
morning as though he had branched out
into the art business. The entire front
of the store is scene of attraction, rep
reSenting a very pleasing and artistic
display OF Gfape-Nuls ana HOstum Ce-
real. The work OF the display was got
ten up by c. C. Berry and designed by
Alfred Hayden of this city, who is well
known as an expert trimmer and dec
orator. This particular trim is one of
his original ideas and it certainly brings
out every point of interest pertaining TO
4 the wonderful virtues Of these brands Of
/ cereals. IT is understood that AR Berry
! is in the contest for the big prize offered
/ by the Postum Cereal company of Battle
/ Creek, Mich. for the best window dis
/ play This window display is a credit to
the firm and without a doubt looks 2 win
! ner. one particular feature Of the display
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-26
STONE IN EAR FIVE YEARS
Experience of Helen Whitfield With
Setting of Ring.

Much Wanted science plays no more
astounding tricks and supposed Yag-
aries than nature This was evidenced
in the case of little Helen Whitted.
daughter of K. U. Whitfield of 1916 To-
pelza avenue, foreman OF the composing
room OF the State Journal.
Five years ago when Helen was
years old a small cut glass setting from.
a ring lodged in one of her ears while
she was playing with it. When the
discovery was made that the piece of
glass had lodged in the child's ear the
parents became alarmed and took her
TO an ear specialist who after an ex-
animation concluded that the foreign
substance had become disIodged and
fallen out again.
At intervals since then the child has
spoken of trouble in hearing and of a
grating noise in her ear. but the par
ents attributed 1t to cold or other
causes.
Five years elapsed and yesterday to her
great establishment she felt something
in her ear and putting a finger to it
drew out the ring setting which has
worked its way outward The delight
of the parents can be well imagined
since now no fear is entertained Of iu-
reference with the chnd's hearing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-26
NORTH TOPEKA.

leave items for this column with Kim
ball Printing Co. 912 N. Kansas ave.l
Have you used Petro & Woodford's
spruce and pine cough drops?
Miss Eleanor Holiday resumed her DO
sition yesterday at the New Era store
after her summer spent abroad
Lee Brown was the substitute carrier
yesterday on rural route No. for Jacob
B. Brown
Miss Anna Myers went to Aeriden yes
terday. where she win be the guest until
after Thanksgiving of her sister, Mrs.
Wallace Taggart.
Jesse Hamilton, substitute carrier for
@ A. Lewis on rural route No. g. took
the rural route carriers examination yes
terday.
A special U P. train bearing the K. s
A. c. students of Manhattan to Lawrence
Tor the football game yesterday after
terday morning. The train was gaily dec
GRATED with college colors.
A box social was given the other ev-
eninS at Capitol View school house from
sale OIL 80 boxes J. NJ. Pollum, the auc-
tioneer, was present and auctioned off the
boxes, some bringing as high as two dol
lars The money viii be used to apply
on the organ fund. Miss Bessie Jones of
Granville is the teacher al. Capitol View.
The dinner given at Lukens' opera
house by the teachers and pupils Of Quin-
cy school yesterday was well patronized.
The object of the dinner was to raise
money to buy pictures for the different
rooms of the new Quincy school. The
citizens generally and the business men
N particular We're generous IN helping II
along. The grocery men contributed lib
orally Of their line Of goods, the Charles
W OIL Packing Company gave meats the
Otto kuehre Preserving Company gave
pickles, condiments and relishes. and their
Kindness will long be remembered by the
teachers and pupils of New Quincy
ar and Mrs. Bert Kefhi Of 1905 Van
Burcn street were giVen q pleasant sur
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-26
AFTER CARNEGIE LIBRARY.
Fairnount students Have $4,000 or
the Required $4,000 Pledged.

Wichita. Kan. Nov. 25.-Nearly $4,000
has been pledged by the students of
Paramount college to assist in securing
the Carnegie library that was offered
to the college under conditions that
$4,000 be raised by the school,
The offer of Mr. Carnegie, which was
made to President Morrison last Feb
ruary, gave a reasonable length of time
for the compliance with conditions
named and the college authorities took
it that a year was d reasonable time
and expect to have the sum raised by
February of next year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-26
DENIES GIVING REBATES.
But Wisconsin Road Had an Arrange.
rnent with Refrigerating COmnanx.

But Wisconsin Road Had an Arrange
Enenf with RefPigerating Company.
Milwaukee, Wis, Nov. 25.-The an
swer of the Wisconsin Central railway
in the private car rebate case brought
by the government against the Pabst
Brewing company and the Milwaukee
seven railroad companies was fled in
the United states court this afternoon.
The company admits that a year ago a
verbal arrangement was concluded be-
tween this railway and the Milwaukee
Refrigerator Transit company pro-
widfng that the latter should receive
s commission on gross earnings at
competing points and one cent for
each mile run by each car of the tram
~ company exclusive OF the product
81 the Pabst Brewing company owing
e the inability Of the railway COM
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-26

First General Meeting Held In Count
Okuma's Garden.

Toxic. Nov. 25.-A unique privilege
was extended the Toxic Young WO-
mems Christian association on the oc-
casion of its first general meeting to-
day, Count Okuma offering up the hos
pitaIity Of his gardens for the purpose.
The day marks the celebration Of
the hfteehth anniversary of the found
ing of the association in England and
the thirteenth anniversary OF. its estab-
Iishment in the United States. There
was q large attendance of women both
Japanese and foreign. The enthusiasm
displayed at the opening of this work
IS recognized as a most encouraging
sign.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-26
CHARGE OF GRATING.
stands Against the President of the
Milwaukee Council.

Milwaukee. Wis. Nov. 25.-Court
Commissioner Roehr this afternoon de-
cfded that the grand jury Indictment
against Alderman Cornelius Corceran.
president OF the common council, was
sufficient and must stand. Coreoran is
accused of grating by profiting in sales
Of feed to the city
The alderman was rem&nded TO the
custody of the sheriff again. Bail was
furnished and the alderman was given
his freedom.
The decision means that the president
of the city council must stand trial as
a boodlel.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-26
Wichita Woman Sues Car Co.

Wichita. Kan. Nov 25.-Mrs. Martha
A. Whitcomb has fled a petition in the
district court asking for $1,000 dam
ages from the Wichita Railroad and
Light company for injuries received by
being thrown from car She was on
the west side October 10, and started to
her home. She rang the bell at Law
renee avenue and the car stopped. She
alleges that the car did not stop suf-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-26

fcient length of time for her to alight,
and the starting of the car threw her to
the pavement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-26

pany to furnish refrigerator cars itself.
The answer declares this arrange
ment was made in good faith and that
no part of the money was paid to the
Pabst Brewing company or to any
other company in violation of law.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-26
Delightfm Music. PaIatable Menu.

At the Cremerie restaurants sun +
day dinner. mandolin orchestra con- /
cert u TO > o'clock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-26
Mandolin Conccrt

Eat your Sunday s3in,,er
CremerIe retaurant and eniol ~
mandolin orchestra concert
o'clock - =
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-04-12

of the world. The great cataract has
attracted millions to it's shores and
the visitors now number 100000 an
nually. Yet Niagara Is fast being
sacrificed to the spirit of greed and
cOmmercialism. The dream that it's
waters would some day be utilized
for manufacturing purposes has be-
come a reality and chartered COM
panies have been organized to divert
or abstract $4,000 cubic feet per Sec
ond above the falls, the total volume
Of which is estimated at 224,0OO feet
a second. The New York legislature
is besieged by companies wanting
franchises to develop horsepower at
the falls, and their demands are SUI
ficient to dry up the American side.
But the people of New York state are
becoming aroused to the Importance
of preserving this great freak of ma
ture and it remains to be seen what
an appeal to sentiment will have on
a New York legislature.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-04-12
NOW ON SALE.

Lewistown Creamery Butter, 35
cents pound" is a sign now seen
in the windows of Lewistown mer-
chants. The sign looks good and
surely the butter comes under that
classification. All that is wanted now
is plenty of it, as there will be no linn
it to the demand. All will devoutly
hope that this new enterprise will
prove successful. 1t will require a
little time to get strung out" as the
freighters used to say. AS the season
advances the supply of milk will
greatly increase, and as our ranchmen
and farmers show a determination to
meet the demands of the creamery,
even though it entails considerable
labor, time and care, there is every
assurance that the butter factory is
bound to become a permanent and
profitable investment. The essential
thing here as has been the case in
the Missouri valley, where new cream.
cries have been started, is to get the
farmers sufficiently interested to fur
nish the milk. This difficulty is be-
ing overcome there and we believe ii
will be so here, even more quickly
"Lewistown Creamery Butter" may in
very few years have a statewide
reputation, and be always in demand
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-04-12
A GOOD MAN GONE.

In the death of William Fergus
this county has lost one of it's most
prominent and honored citizens. Born
in Scotland in 1888, he had reached
the ripe age of y at the time of his
death.
Mr.. Fergus came from his native
country in 1882 and located on Box
Elder creek, where he resided up to
the time of his death. BY that thrift
and industry so characteristic of his
race he prospered in the wOolgrowing
industry until he became one of the
largest and most successful of those
engaged in the business in the coun.
try.
An upright Christian gentleman
quiet and retiring in his disposition,
he had many friends in the county
who will be very sorry to learn of
his death. For a number of years
Mr.. Fergus had been in failing health
and serious turn several weeks ago
admonished those near to him in kin
that the end was near.
The deceased leaves a large and
interesting family, members of which
are identified with the social and in
dustrial activities of this region and
to whom will be extended the sympathy
of all in their loss.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-04-12

1t is now stated that work on the
Milk river canal will begin within
sixty days The million dollars set
aside for that purpose from the rec
lamation fund will be used for divert
ing the waters of st. Mary's lake and
river to the head of Milk river. 1t is
the estimate of the service that ST..
100000 will be sufficient only to con-
struct the st. Mary's dam and the
canal from St. Mary's river to Milk
river. and no work will be done be.
low the confluence of the canal and
Milk river until the completion of the
construction of that canal, which will
be about 81 miles in length. President
Roosevelt is taking special interest in
getting the project under way and
with the aid of our senators and rep
resentative it is believed the great
canal will be pushed along as rapidly
as any similar enterprise in the 9th
err arid states, though the demand on
the reclamation fund will be large
and constant 1t will be some advan-
tage to have the presidents hearty
cooperation.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-04-12

The board of trustees of the public
library having made the selection OF
a site for the Carnegie library, the
next thing to be done is to have plans
of the structure drawn and submitted
to Mr.. Carnegie for his approval. This
accomplished, the money for the cree
ton of the building will be available.
The money for the purchase OF the
lots will have to be raised by public
subscription. There is likely to be
considerable delay before actual build
ing operations are inaugurated, but
those in charge will expedite mat
tiers as much as possible. 1t is hoped
to have the structure completed dur.
ing the present year.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-04-12

May is Arbor day, and Gov. Toole
has issued his proclamation urging
the Importance of observing the day.
in planting trees. If general inter-
est could be aroused to the import
ance of such observance the result
in a few years would surprise the most
skeptical. 1t is surprising to observe
what has been accomplished in Great
Falls and other cities of the state in
the way of tree culture, and in a very
few years. Nothing so beauties a
home as trees and little water and
some care is all that is necessary to
secure a growth of the native varie-
ties. Even Lewistown is not the bar
rem looking place it once was. Trees
are growing in the yard of nearly
every home and it is to be hoped that
renewed interest will be taken in their
growth by everyone.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-04-12

The executive committee of the Ma
tonal Association Of State Dairy and
Food Commissioners, in session in
Chicago, has issued a report showing
455 900 infants died in the United
States last year from the effects OF
food poisons. The claim is made by
J. ~ Hurry, secretary of the Indiana
state board of health, who produces
figures to show that 65 per cent OF the
total deaths of infants in America
last year was due to poisons admin
istered in impure foods and the dead
ly connections placed on the meats
by fraudulent food manufacturers.
This is startling showing, even if ex-
aggerated. Yet every attempt to get
bill through congress to prevent
food authorizations meets with failure.
This is race suicide with vengeance.