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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-18
Eame's Pathway,

The name Of the new Russian am
bassador to Washington Roman Ro-
manovitch Rosen.
President Loubet. who has finished
his sixth year in the French presi-
dency, declares he will not seek re-
election next January.
In a recent public address the arch
bishop of Canterbury said: THE
child who has not learned obedience
at the age of never learns it,
Mrs. George Won Lengerke Meyer,
vie of the American ambassador to
Russia, is becoming as popular in St.
Petersburg as she was in Rome.
Admiral Togo and Vice Admiral
Uriu and Generals kuroki and Oku
are all Presbyterians and Field Mar
shall Oyama is said to be Congrega.
tionalist.
Sir Alfred Jones contemplates build
ing in the center of London a large
hotel, in which every luxury of bed
and board will be provided for 81 a
day.
Charles Henry Treat, who became
United States treasurer recently, is
a direct descendant Of Robert Treat,
who for 80 years was deputy royal gov
ernor of the colony of Connecticut.
Mr.. Treat lived for a number Of years
in Delaware and later in Maryland,
before moving to New York.
Miss Elizabeth Alexander, a daugh-
ter of J. w. Alexander of Fairview
township. Pennsylvania, seems to have
clear title to claim the champion
ship among the berry pickers of that
section. In one day, while at work in
her fathers strawberry patch she gath
cred 10 quarts, almost five and one
third bushels.
A London dentist named White.
house has invented device which he
believes will overcome the motion of
vessel at sea, as far as the sensation
of travellers in their berths is con.
cerned. He suspends the berth by
foru cords. so that it swings freely.
By means of electric motors these
cords are automatically operated SO
that the motion of the boat is coun.
teracted
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-18
Birth Rate is Decreasing.

Washington, Aug. 17.-That there
has been a persistent decline of the
birth rate in the United States since
1860 is the conclusion reported in a
bulletin issued by the census bureau
The bulletin was prepared by Prof
Walter F. Wilcox, of Cornell univer
sity, and it is explained that, although
an alysis made offers many sugges
tions as to the probable tendencies in
the birth rate of the United States
it is primarily not study in birth
rates, but study in the proportion
of children to the total population
or to the total number of women oil
collaborating age.
The result of the study shows that
at the beginning of the nineteenth
century the children under 10 years
of age constituted one-third of the pop
ulation and at the end less than one
fourth of the total population. The
decrease in this proportion began as
early as teh decade 1910 to 1920 and
continued uninterruptedly, though al
varying rates, in each successive dec
ade
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-18

Mrs. Chas. Lehman entertained
about twenty-four ladies on Friday at.
ternOon of last week, the members and
few friends of the Sixty-three Club,
in honor of Miss Clements, of Hell
ena. The game of sixty-three was
played and Mrs. Pfaus won first prize,
a beautiful plate. Miss Clements took
the second prize, cup and saucer.
Refreshments were served and very
enjoyable afternoon was passed.
On Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Geo.
M. Stafford entertained at her beau
tiful home on upper Main street. The
lawn was screened off with bunting
and tables. chairs, rugs and coy seats
were arranged about the lawn and
porch. Potted plants and flowers add
ed to the beauty of the scene. Rus
sian tea was served on the lawn.
Archery and shuttlecock and battle
door were played Mrs. Pfaus winning
the prize for the former and Mrs.
War; for the latter, bouquets of carna-
tons and roses. Refreshments, con-
sisting of stuffed tomatoes with may
Onaise and sandwiches, ice cream,
macarOOns, coffee, nuts and candies
were served on the porch and in the
rooms. Rogers and Davis rendered
several choice selections. both instru-
mental and vocal. These musicians
are favOrites at the afternoon parties
and are always much enjoyed. Mrs.
Stafford was assisted by Miss c. Wat
son, Mrs. Halsey Watson, Mrs. w. w.
White, Mrs. w. d. Symmes and Mrs.
A. w. War;, the Misses Judith Waite.
Pauline Froembling, Marie Reming-
ton and Louise Reeder assisted in
serving. The following ladies were
invited: Mesdames. War;, Lehman,
White, Pfaus. Bright, Sherman, Attix.
Brown, Bach, Hilger, Newell, Ed
ridge, Wagner, Erickson, Long, Waite,
Symmes, Plumb, Wiedeman, Frank
Smith, Froembling. Belden, Quicken
den, barrow, Stodard, Horace Phil
lips. Vrooman. Raw. Sloan, Boggs,
willard. Watson, ReedeI. Atkins,
Campbell, William NJ. Blackford, Haz-
en-. NJ. M. Hedges, F. E. Wright. Cook.
The Misses Newell. Remington, Black
ford, Watson and Whipple.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-18
The Strike is Broken,

Great Falls, Aug. 1.-THE strike OF
telegraph operators on the Great Nor
thern is broken, so far as the road in
Montana is concerned. There is nc
longer any attempt to deny the fact
and the only question with the operat
ors at present is whether or not they
will be able to secure their old posi-
tons. All stations on the Neihart
Stockett and Sand Coulee branches Of
the Montana Central we're re-openeG
yesterday. all the old men being Civ
en- their old positions. and it is be
lieved all the strikers on the Montana
Central have applied for re-instate
ment.
Several more important station.
have been opened on the main line
Nearly all men who have applied
have been re-instated on the Montan,
Central and the company does NO
seem disposed to be harsh with them
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-18
Real Estate Transfers.

Thomas Hayden has sold to Sam
uel Barclay, lots and 4, in block
of Kings addition to Kendall, for $3.50
E. w. Hart has sold to Shell &
Erickson lots /, 2 and 3, at Garneill
for $500.
w. A. Shaules has sold TO Ernest
Elsner for stated consideration OF
81, lot II, in block q, and lot l, in
blbock 81, at Kendall.
Joseph Pratt and wife have sold tc
Susie S. Belden for $500, block -, in
the Juneaux tract.
The Lewistown Comemcial agency
has sold for Harry II. Boggs to Jos
eph Lebert, of Kendall. Mr.. Bogss
new house. the consideration being
$1,000.
Charles Auer has bought for $3.50
lots Z and s, in block /, of the Crowd
er addition
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-18
FRANK z. WRIGHT RETURNS.
Comes Back From California Much
Improved in Health.

Frank E. Wright, cashier of the
Bank of Fergus County, returned home
Tuesday evening, accompanied by Mrs.
Wright, and will soon be in the har.
ness again. Mr.. Wright left here last
January in very poor health, and
comes back apparently fully restored,
and looking better than he has for
years. He spent most of his time at
Los Angeles. Pasadena, where he was
with his friend. Harry Kendall, and
at Santa Barbara. During his absence
he toured, altogether. about 5000 miles
in an auto, and enjoyed his stay on
the coast very much. Mr.. Wright
says there are many Montana people
in southern California, and he was
continually meeting friends from this
state.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wright came home by
way of Portland, where they visited
the exposition, and were accompanied
home by H. c. Morse. of Pen Yam, N.
Y, formerly engaged in the sheep bus
mess near Utica with ]. D. Waite,
Don Waite and Harry Eldridge. Mr..
Wright was cordially welcomed home
by his associates and many friends.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-18
FOREST GROVE ITEMS.

The Sunday school at the Fores,
Grove school house is very we'll at
tended, and is doing a good work
Mrs. Haywood, the superintendent
is a faithful worker, and under he1
guidance, the school is making ex
cellent progress.
Some excitement was caused here
Monday evening by forest fire, and
heroic efforts were made to get the
blaze under control. This was finally
accomplished, but not until consider
able damage had been done.
The haying season is now about
over.
The Yeoman's lodge is progressing
well. and the membership has receiv
ed several additions.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-18
Notice for Bids.

Notice is hereby given that the
Board of Commissioners Of Fergus
County. Montana. will receive bids for
the construction of a Jail at the town
of Kendall up to o'clock p. m. Sep
TENDER 5, 1905. Plans and specifica-
tons of said building can be seen at
the office of the county clerk.
By order of the Board of County
Commissioners.
F. ]. HAZEN, County Clerk.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-18
Methodist Church Services.

During the absence at conference
of Rev. w. A. Winters, services will
be held at the First Methodist church
as follows:
Prayer meeting each Thursday ev.
ening, led by DR.. q. H. Nichols.
Glass meeting each Sunday morn
ing at 1890, led by S. W. Pennock
Sunday school at 1915 o'clock
Epworth League each Sunday even,
ing at z o'clock, under the direction
of President A. E. Trap.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-18
Attorney at Law, Lewistown. Mont
Yellow Jack at New Orleans.

yellow Jack at New Orleans.
New Orleans, Aug. 16.-Official re-
port to p. M:
New cases, 81: total to date. LIZA;
deaths, 4; total deaths to date, 176;
new foci. 10; total foci, 24S; number
of cases under treatment, 414.
The campaign against yellow fever
has now resolved itself into dry rou-
tine, and today brought little in the
way of new developments. The fact
that the number of deaths have not
risen is considered an important sign.
and this with the disappearance OF
foci, and the gradual perfection OF
the system under which the federal
authorities are battling to prevent a
rapid multiplication of infected quar-
tiers, was considered by DR.. White to-
day to be sufficient to warrant him
in saying that the situation was bright
and the outlook hopeful.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-18
was TODAY shown the report from 7 q.

was today shown the report from Le-
nox, Mass, that Col. w. c. Sanger
was to be made assistant secretary Of
state when Mr.. Root assumes the port
folio. Mr.. LOOMS made a statement
in which he, for the first time, indi-
Gates his intention to resign. He also
said that upon leaving his present
position he expects to be given a dip
lomatic position and that at present
he has no idea of his successor, nor
to what country he will be assigned.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-18
Religious Notes,

The Rev. J. Edward Kirby. presi-
dent OF the Atlanta Theological Sem.
mary Of Atlanta, Ga, has been unan-
imously elected to the presidency of
Drury college of Springfield, Mo.
Pope Plus X has passionate lovev
for Venice. An old Venetian friend
had an audience with his holiness re.
Gently, and congratulated him on the
honor which had fallen to his lot.
do not speak like that" said the
pope. for in gaining the vatican ]
lost Venice"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-18
Notice Of Sale Of Real Estate.

Notice OF sale OF Real E6t1t6.
The ranch property known as tho
Thomas Stapleton ranch, consisting
Of 1877 acres, located az miles east
Of Moore. Mont. Is for sale. This is
one of the finest properties on the
Rock creek bench and is sold for tho
purpose of closing up the estate OF
Thomas Stapleton, deceased.
Parties interested call on or ad-
dress
o. W. BELDEN,
Attorney at Law, Lewistown, Mont.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-18
sTRAYEp.

FROM LEWISTOWN, ABOUT JULY
Goth, sorrel mare, weight about 1850
lbs. brand unknown, but believed to
be on left shoulder. Wore halt
er with ten feet of chain when
10 st. Reward of $15 for infor-
nation leading to recovery or for re-
turn to Irving Pierce, Lewistown.
S-18-tf
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-18
Sheep Wanted.

Do you want to sell or lease sheep
by the year or put out on shares:
Write me, as I think we can deal on
one of the three plans. Address A.
R., Argus Office, Lewistown.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-18
Teachers' Examination

IS6CUer8 6NdWJU0IuOUs
The regular quarterly examination
of APPLICANTS for teachers certificates
will be held at my Office in the court
house, Lewistown, Friday and Satur'
day, August 25th and Goth.
ADA MEYERSICK,
Superintendent Of Schools.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-18
CREATES SENSATION.
Insane Man From N.ear Ranch Plac
;n he rA,nxxa l>il

ed in the County Jail.
James O'Neill, midle aged man
who came in from the N-Bar ranch a
few days ago, was taken in custody
by Undersheriff Ed. Martin Tuesday
night and is now in the county Jail
The man is insane, but whether hii
anliction is merely temporary or MOI
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-18

For Job work In any line, Mostly
exeeasted, call On the Argus Job ef9leo.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-18
ooris to Retire Shortly,

Springfield. Ohio. Aug. 17.-Francis
q. LOOMS. assistant secretary of state.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-18

Read the Argus ana Jon Vim get
the sevs s*ss. ts.a.s. .7 s-sss-sssssss
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-18

OFFICE SUITE, TWO ROOMS,
in Argus building: hot water heated
day and night, lavatory adjoining.
Cheap to the right party. Inquire at
this office.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-18

draft horses for sale. Write Dave
Frields, Steele, Mont. S-18-17t*
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-18
FOR RENT.

STORE ROOM, ~ Z 95. PLATE
glass front, best location in Lewis
town. Inquire at Ross Mercantile Co.,
successors to Lewistown Commercial
Co. 2-16-tf
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-18
LOST.
FOR SALE,

SEVENTY HEAD OF CATTLE. AZ
ply to the Argus. 7-28-4tsF
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-18
sITuArloN WANTED.

WANTED. BY AN EXPERIENCED
teacher, q situation in district or
private school. Address Argus.
S-1S-Sts
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-18

GIRL FOR GENERAL HOUsEwORK.
Apply to Parsons Bros. East Side
Main street. Slit
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-18
HELP WANTED.

COMPETENT MAN TO ACT AS
foreman ON ranch Of 1000 acres;
must be farmer, cattleman and dairy.
man. Address, with references, Edw
G. Russell. Helena, Mont. 6-21.tf
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-18

now located in the Laux building, near
the Telephone Office. All dental op
erations guaranteed. Office open day
and night. Telephone 102. F
Mrs. Fanny Vreeland, of Bozeman
grand chief of honor of the degree OF
honor. A. o. U. w. and presiding Off
Ger of the grand lodge of the state
paid Lewistown a visit this week and
Wednesday evening assisted in the
installation of the newly elected Off
GERS of the local lodge. who are Mrs
Matilda Littlejohn. past chief of hon
or; Mrs. Laura Worden, chief of hon
or: Rose MACEDONIAN. lady of honor;
Kate B. Laux, chief of ceremonies;
Jennie N. Warren, usher; F. F. Mac
GOwan, inner watch; ]. L. Mears, out
er watch. After the ceremonies, the
lodge gave a reception at the home
of MIR. and Mrs. E. G. Worden, and
all who attended enjoyed very
pleasant evening. Mrs. Vreeland left
for home Thursday morning.
Every man owes 1t to himself ani
his family to master a trade or pro
fession. Read the display advertise
ment of the six Morse schools Of
telegraphy. in this issue and Learn
how easily young man or lady may
learn telegraphy and be assured po
sition. F
Is Fergus county farming section,
Well. you would think 80 when yor
stop to think that the Judith Hard
ware company sold q car load Of (20l
Single Disc and Shoe Drills to thu
farmers OF Rock creek bench before
the car even left the factory. W.
are making delivery this week.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-18
Tn The Social Realm
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The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1905-03-24
eos'n Must Go.

Among the changes now on the car.
pet is the abolition Of the boatswain.
So far as one can gather, the idea is
to make all boatswains of less than
fifteen years seniority qualify as gun.
ners, and let this rank gradually die
out, as that of the old navigating off,
GERS has done. These alterations will
remove one of the Oldest warrant
ranks in the navy.
The "Batsuen." as the boatswain
was originally called was in the ear.
lier days a much more important In.
dividual than he is to.day-in fact. he
seems to have ranked almost as high
as the sailing master Of the ship.
Ropes and sails and masts and yards
were always his speciality, and the dis
appearance of these from the feet
seems likely to be followed by his
own.
Not that there is any lack Of work
for him to do. Even in the modern
ironclnd the boatswain has important
duties to perform; but the authorities
seem to think that the duties may
Just as we'll be discharged by the gun.
ners, who are now on the top line in
everything, so much importance is at
tached to the branch for which they
specially qualify.-Pall Mall Gazetta
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1905-03-24
Value Of Learning by Sound.

"What do you think Of the new idea
of teaching children by sound" asked
the Theorist Of the Man With Ram
lily.
II don't seem to take to 1t" said
the latter. II did, Of course. at first.
for believe that our educators are
achieving wonders in the way Of help
ing the youngsters to get their educa'
ton with ease. But had practical
demonstration the other day that the
new system has flaws. My stx-year-
old boy showed me.
1T was after his first day at school
and he came home considerably pulled
up with his own Importance and the
excitement Of the thing in general.
"'Well. Bill said. what did you
learn today?
"'Yes, papa he said, 4 learned who
made the first American flag.
"'Good,' said l. Here was fine be-
ginning-education and patriotism all
at once. So l continued. And who
vas it,
"'Patsy Ross!'
"And he seemed 10 pleased that I
hated to tell him re was wrong, and
that he had done Betsy Ross wrong
by giving man credit for her immor'
tai performance"
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1905-03-24
GOOD PAY FOR STRIKE sRsAkER
James Farley Will Recsive About
$25,Oo0.

New York, March IA. - Omcials Of
the Interborough Rapid Transit com.
pany announced last night that an ef-
fort will be made this week to run
trains in the subway and on the ele.
waited on regular schedule time. James
Farley, the leader Of the "strike.break-
ers." made his first appearance among
his followers on the elevated and in
the subway. He spoke to many Of his
trusted" motormen whom he brought
to this city from the West and con.
graduated them on their "easy vic
tory" as Farley put it. There is much
speculation as to what pay Farley will
receive. A high official of the company
said last night that he would get GER
tain sum per day for every Strike
breaker" he brought to the city, be.
sides which he will receive another
big amount from the company. Alto.
gether, he will receive about $4,000
for his work.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1905-03-24
FRAUD IN LAND.
Thousands Of Acres In Utah Arc Said
to Be involved.

Thousands Of Acres In Utah Arc Said
to Be involved.
Salt Lake City, Utah, March II. -
Special agents of the federal govern
ment are reported to have been en-
gagged for some time in investigating
public land frauds in Utah. The Salt
Lake Herald states that hundreds Of
thousands of acres of valuable coal
lands have been acquired by corpora
tions by questionable methods. Vast
tracts of coal lands are said to have
been filed on and patented as agricul-
tural and grazing lands and then
transferred to coal companies. In
many instances, it Is stated. lands
have been settled on as coal lands un-
der the law which permits every adult
citizen to acquire 160 acres Of coal
land by purchase, upon payment Of SO
an acre for such lands when situated
more than fifteen miles from any rail.
road and $50 an acre when situated
within fifteen miles of railroad.
Later these filings have been allowed
to lapse, and the same lands have been
acquired as agricultural or grazing
land at $3.50 per acre.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1905-03-24
THE MARKETS.
Latest Quotations From Grain and
Live Stock Centers.

Latest Quotations From Grain and
Live Stock Centers.
st. Paul, March 14.-Wheat-No.
Northern, $1.131-4 q 1.14l-2: No. 2
Northern, $1.o5@1.1o; No. 3, $1.oo IL
@1.05. Corn-No. 3 yellow, 43 IL q
1.2c. Oats-No. 3 white. 20 IL @
30c.
Minneapolis, March IA. - Wheat -
No. hard, $1.15 IL; No. Northern
1872; No. 2 Northern. $1.os IL @
1.101.4 Oats-No. 3 white. 20 5-sc.
Duluth, March IA. - Wheat-No.
Northern, $1.1o IL; No. 2 Northern
t1.o4 1.2@1.0s; fax, $1.ss; rye. 7a 1-2c
Milwaukee, March 14.-Wheat-No
1 Northern, $1.15; No. 2 Northern,
31.0e@1.12. Rye-No. /, SO 1.2@s4c.
Barley-No. 2. SIC. Oats-standard.
80 1.2c. Corn-No. 3. IS 1-2@4ec.
Chicago, March 14.-Wheat-No.
red. $1.16 1.2@l.17 IL: No. 3 red. $1.10
Oils: No. 2 hard. $1.14@1.1e: No. 8
hard, 31.o6@1.14 IL; No. l Northern.
$1.15 1.4@1.18 IA; No. 2 Northern,
$1.10@1.151-4. Corn - No. Q, 46 @
le1-4c. oats-No. 2, s1@31 lac.
Sioux City. Iowa, March 14.-Cattle
-Beeves, $3.5o@5.10; COWS. bulls and
mixed, $2.25@3.50; stockers and feed
ers, $2.75@3.60: calves and yearlings.
1925 @ 1926. Hogs - Bulk. @4.65 @
40.
Chicago, March 14.-Cattle-Good to
prime steers, s5.75@6.3o: stockers and
feeders, 1920 q 4; cows. $40 q 4:
heifers, 81 q &; calves. $3.50 q e.75.
Hogs - Mixed and butchers. $4.76 q
s: bulk, $4.90@6. Sheep - Good to
choice wethers. $3.50 q 500: native
lambs, $5.75 O 7.95: Western lambs.
35.75@7.95.
South st. Paul. March 14.-Cattle-
Good to choice steers. $4.s5 q 5.75:
good to choice COWS and heifers. $2.75
o.; butcher bulls. $2.50@3.25: veals.
S2@4.so; good to choice stock steers.
@2.75@3.e5; good to choice milch
COWS, }30@40. Hogs Range price.
$4.40@4.65: bulk. $4.50@4.6o. Sheep
Good to choice lambs. $6.76 q 725:
fair to good. s625 q 6.75: good to
choice yearling wethers, $b.25@6.25:
good to choice ewes. $4.e5@b.