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The Yale expositor., 1905-11-03
Alleged Detroit Forger Milton Spear
Has Lively Imagination.
he POSED AS 4 NoGLEmAN
Fooled Westerners With Title ct Bar
on"-Declares He Will BE President
of Bank He Is Alleged to Have
Bunchoed.

Detroit, Mich. Oct. 30.-Milton Nj.
Spear, brought back 10 this city from
Seattle, Wash, on the charge Oh
passing a worthless check f. 10000
Oh the Detroit National bank, has lU-,y
ambitions. He voices his dreams IN
his cell in the county Jail. He even
predicts that he will be some day pres
ident of the bank he is now accused
of defrauding.
II never forged that check" he said
yesterday. 81 wanted loan. l Went
TO Mr.. DENLY, in Wyandotte, and he
Endorsed It. l then went to McMil-
lian's and it was cashed did not 10
to the bank with it. The check was
good. so far as l knew. That was all"
But aside from the story told yes
tarday-it is one of many that has
passed his lips since he was placed
Under arrests a story of interest.
How he succeeded in fooling the peo-
pie of the coast, how he posed as a
scion of German nobility, his battle
with adversely in the wilds of Alaska,
his disonest partner, who 1eeced him
cut OF his share of gold dust, his SUP
sequent employment as wine agent,
ali go TO make a tale that would do
credit to Jules Verne.
Goes To Alaska.
After leaving this city he went to
Toledo, according to his story, from
there TO Chicago, and then on to The
coast, finally bringing up in the Alas.
Ian gold fields. Two claims were
staked out in the Tanner district, and
he returned to Seattle. Not satisfied
with the killing he had made, he went
&c Death Valley, New, with partner.
They obtained about $4,000 in gold
dust and brought it to the assayer's
Office. The partner disappeared with
the proceeds. Then Spear went to
work.
But that is not the whole story.
CO ming down from Alaska-with
stacks OF gold, as he says-he was
dubbed the baron.
81 thought would keep up the
bluff" he said, and so l had some
cards printed. told everyone that
was a baron. I enjoyed the title. But,
truly,I never meant to keep it up. No,
papers printed great stories about me,
but never told them to do So
Now, when get out of here I am
going back to Alaska and work my
claims. Why anybody can make a
fortune there. and if not in Alaska,
they can in Death Valley"
His Fertile Brain.
Yes, / travelled under different
rames. A friend wrote me that / was
being followed, so l thought it fool
ish to go under my right name. ]
travelled under several. Wouldn't you
have done the same? But, neverthe-
less, some day 1 will get out, will
work my claim, an tdhen will return
To- this city and be one, either the pres.
itent or cashier OF the Detroit Ma
tional bank.
Now, mark my words"
This was from the baron" or
Milton J. Spear.
To the police, however. the baron"
IS somewhat Of a dreamer. His gold,
they allege. is in his mind, and more
the nature OF an Arabian Nights
dream, than the glittering reality His
loss of several thousands of dollars
Of gold dust is said to be anothoH
Pigment Of his fertile brain, and his
hope to return to the frozen zone, the
police say, will be tempered by few
years in confinement-unless the case
is settledd out of court.
The Yale expositor., 1905-11-03
New Loan Adjourned.

new Loan RcJourneu.
The negotiations for new loan will
be formally adjourned, rs neither the
government nor the bankers appeared
to close the negotiations while the
present situation continues.
j. Pierpont Morgan, Jr., and Geo. w.
Perkins are negotiating with the Ham
burg-American Steamship company for
the despatch of n vessel to take them
off in case of necessity.
The University, the polytechnic i'll
stitute and all educational institutions
were closed Sunday so as to prevent
further meetings being held in them.
The University is surrounded by
troops.
Such news as comes from the In
terror shows no Improvement in the
situation. The government everywhere
political strike.
Most interesting by far, however,
is the news from Moscow, the real
Russian capital, where, according to
private reports, the municipal council
and the committee of public safety
are sitting continuously and where 4
struggle is momentarily expected be-
tween the League of Russian Pa
tIiots, a reactionary organization led
by the priests, and the newly organic
cd militia and students. The Moscow
municipal council is also reported 10
Fave sent an ultimatum to the en-
peror demanding the PRONUNCIATION OF
Il constitution.
Although II is impossible officially
TO confirm these reports, they seem
TO admit OF no doubt that the anti
government forces have the upper
hand.
The government is no longer in COM
munication with the forces in the faf
east. except by the way of China.
Emperor Undecided.
The situation cannct we'll be exag.
gerated. With tho resent indecision
of the emperor. !e government has
neither a he'd nor a policy to meet
the crisis and things seem to be drift
II e toward anarchy. The revolution
lists openly declare that the govern
Inent has ceased to exist and that
nothing remains to his majesty except
to abdicate. With a firm hand at the
helm and rational policy. however
al might quickly be changed.
The strikers apparently are without
funds and must soon be exhausted as
was made evident by the action Of the
strike committee here practically pc.
ing forced to hold up the CITY for
fCCd.
The Russian capitol is like a cit,' In
the possession of a foreign army. The
soldiers are bivouacing in the dari-
ened and otherwise deserted streets
Many meetings were held last night
in various Quarters OF the city at
which tho worllmen, encouraged. nv
the success Of the movement. ware in
n i"bilant and confident spirit. The
better classes. as a rule, a;e keeping
closely to thoir homes.
The government and the liberals 1ro
NJ a loss 70 know whose the con.
t',"il e brain hoh the great sr;ka
The directing hand is invisible, though
it's workings are plainly evident.
The Yale expositor., 1905-11-03

Rostof-on-Don, Russia, Oct. Gothic
strikers and reactionaries are fighting
here. Attempts to pillage the jewish
syhagogues and houses are stopped by
the police.
The Yale expositor., 1905-11-03

st. Petersburg, Oct. 90-While Sun
Gay passed quietly, without bloodshed
in the Russian capital, and while the
city is outwardly calm, developments
all indicate that a crisis is imminent.
Although the streets are filled with
troops and reinforcements are now
pouring in from Finland, the govern
ment seems utterly powerless to cope
with the situation and many calm
observers seem seriously to believe
that the present regime is tottering TO
its fall.
Differences have developed between
Count White and Gen. Trepoff, and
while the precious moments pass, tho
emperor, surrounded by the imperial
family, remains shut up at Peterhof,
seemingly still hestiating at 10 what
course TO pursue
The Yale expositor., 1905-11-03

Tifis. Oct. 30.-Complete disorde'
reigns here. There is rifle firing
against the patrols in many quarters
OF the city.
A military train has been derailed
outside the city and a number Of Cos
sacks killed. All the stores aud Off
ces are closed.
The Yale expositor., 1905-11-03

Moscow, Oct. 30.-Nineteen wouIh
ed men have been brought to the Uni
versity hospital as the result of IN
encounter between students and rov
altists.
The Yale expositor., 1905-11-03

LNARM FOR SALE-Consisting of so acres of
L the best of soil for farming. Good house.
aTge basement barn, splendid water farm all
Terms "a suit purchaser. For particulars adj
iress or call on Jas. McCOll. Yale. Mich. 81
The Yale expositor., 1905-11-03
TOTTfRING TOITSFALL
Gar Nicholas Rule In Russia On the
Verge of Collapse.
CANNOT ouELL THE UPRISING

Clashes Between Police and Revolt.
tlonists are Many-Americans Seek
Means of safety-Unscen Hand Gov
erns the Strikers.
The Yale expositor., 1905-11-03

Gomel. Russia, Oct. 30.-A bomb
was thrown against the police Sunday
and two policemen killed.
The Yale expositor., 1905-11-03
Troops Rebel.

whether even the imperial guard can
now be relied upon. Discomfort is
rife. Early Sunday morning, the 14tE
equipage of sailors Of the guard, VINO
have been shut up like prisoners in
barracks on the Moska canal, de-
molished the windows and furniture,
and in the afternoon a detachment
consisting of four officers of the guard
went to the lawyers assembly and
told the barristers that many officers
and a large part of the troops were
disgrunted with the government and
are ready to enlist In the movement
for freedom. They asked for aid to
wards affecting organization and said
they had discussed among themselves
the question of resigning but decided
to show that people in uniform could
help to achieve liberties. Even the
Cossack patrols in keeping idlers NOV
ing in the streets, seem careful not
to use their whips and simply drive
the crowds along before their advanc-
ing horses.
n hCCahb Va NiC COuECll
was held last evening at which
deputation of thirty members of the
strikers committee appeared In TN
impassioned speech, the leader Of the
deputation presented the following de-
mands OF the workmen and affiliated
organizations:
First-A constitution, and political
liberty.
Second-That the city furnish food
TO the workmen.
Third-That the city refuse further
supplies to the troops and the police.
Fourth-That the troops be removed
from the water works or otherwise
the strikers would cut the water sup
Fly.
Fifth-The immunity of the deputa-
tion from arrest.
One Demand Granted.
The council granted this last de-
mand: promised to reply to the other
demands later. The council sent re-
quests to both Gen. Trepoff and Min.
fSter of the Interior Bouligin not 10
arrest the members Of the deputation,
hut the police nevertheless took them
Into custody. Upon urgent represent
ations, Gen. Trepoff an hour later re-
leased them.
The people are extremely nervous
and bordering on panic and are easy
victims Of every sensational rumor.
With n strike in the government
postofiice last night, communication
with the interior practically ceased.
Government troops were placed in
the telegraph office, but only a few
lines are working. Many lines, in
Guiding the land lines 10 the contl-
nent and 20 Libau, where they connect.
with the cable. have been cut. Com.
r,unication by way of Nystad and
Sweden was still open. This is now
The Yale expositor., 1905-11-03

the only thread connecting Russin
with the outer world.
The foreign embassies have discus
sed the situation, but have as yet
taken no steps regarding the safety
of foreign residents. AS a precaution,
the state department at Washington,
has been requested to confer authority
for the charter of vessel and TO hoist
on it the American flag rs refuge Cor
Americans
The Yale expositor., 1905-11-03
There Is Money In
Growing GenSing.

Agricultural College
81 advise cultivate Ginseng Big profits be
realized. n easily grown" bulletin
College
The supply of native Ginseng root continually diminishing and the
correspondence while the
mand for the drug in China stands guarantee of steady market
the The cultivated will
exist long the hamen exist Counsel General W. a. Rubee
Hong the u - Consular 1.-The sale of Ginseng
America large here and the demand is
indispensable 100000 Chinese their rice
a wheat and
90 100 pound
cordng quality while the of production does not exceed 90
ordinary garden hundred dollars
The hardy thve all of the
arid
show growing Ginseng
small outlay.
have comfort b we several thousand choice
The planting
tnue till the ground Write today for further particulars
Buckingham Gensing Garden,
Growers and importers
GAINESVILLE. Ohio
The Yale expositor., 1905-11-03
Man
WA N ! I: j
We want a man in this locality
o sell the world renowned
WHEELER & WILSON,

HIHL9ts5Stt U WkkscOifp
he only sewing machine 50 far IN
advance CT all others that with it
the dealer can readily overcome all
competition. 1t is backed by a rep
utation of 80 years unparalleled
success and thousands of the first
machines made are still giving
their owners faithful service.
We prefer man with experiences
n some kind of canvassing (but
his is not absolutely necessary
and who can procure a horse and
wagon. To such person we can
offer exceptional Inducements.
We do not sell our machines to
catalogue no; ies or department
stores. We furnish them to our
authorized agents only and protect
them in their sale.
This is a splendid opportunity
tor some energetic man to establish
himself in good permanent BUSH
ness.
When answering, please give full
information regarding yourself.
age, previous occupation, etc.
ADDRESS
Wheeler & Wilson Mfg Co.
72-z4 Wabash Ave., Chicago, 10.
The Yale expositor., 1905-11-03
HUNTER LOSES HAND.
Accident May Result In Wife's Death
Gun Exploded,

Standish, Mich, Oct. 30.-Eugene
Clark lost his left hand by his gun
exploding as he took it down to 20
hunting near Butman, west of here.
Mrs. Clark is not expected to live
from the shock produced by the az
Cident.
The Yale expositor., 1905-11-03

Stockholm, Oct. 30.-It is REPORTED
that the Russian priest, FIR. Gapon
who was active in the troubles at st.
Petersburg in January of this year
has left Christiania for the contineuE
The Yale expositor., 1905-11-03

Odessa, Oct. 30.-Cossaclls nave
commenced firing on the crowds OF
workmen and students who ha1 bar
r;caded street corners with street
railway poles and furniture.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-09-08

thiZe with the feeling of children who
are disposed to conjure up excuses
for remaining away from school when
! the physical conditions do not war.
rant cessation of study. The error
lies in the parents overlooking the
value of regularity and persistence
as powerful forces in the formation
OF business equipment. Our success
full men are those who persistently
follow chosen line of activity until
success crowns their efforts. Why do
SO many persons begin a line of effort,
and in a short time desert it before
any tangible results follow? 1t is be-
cause they have never been trained
into the habit of persistent undertake
ing. We are reminded of Grants ia
nous determination to fight it out
on one line If it took all summer.
How are children to form this val.
liable habit of persistent undertake
ing? Not by lectures about persist.
ency. nor by lessons on regularity of
action. We learn to do chiefly by
doing, SO We form habits by repeated
practice of certain actions. The child
must simply go to school regularly
through the term, and in the course
of years he has acquired the habit
of continuance in one line of activity
The child must daily persist in his
efforts to follow knowledge, and new.
er waver in his steady course. In
such way the habit becomes a part
of his life and the thought of drop.
ping day here and there occurs less
and less frequently to his mind. If
he is encouraged TO go to school even
though he has a slight headache or a
touch OF toOthache or if there is to
be q parade in town that day, the
chances are increasing that in later
years he will go to the store or the
onlce or the workbench even though
ne does not feel the most like work.
The habit of regularity grows with
each day that an action is based on
the principle, and on the other hand
the habit is weakened with every fail.
ure to put the principle into prac-
tice.
At this time II seems needful that
parents understand the full signifi-
canoe of their attitude toward the dis.
position of their children who are
ready to take advantage of any pre-
text for temporary absence from
oSlooi. IL Is HOt really necessary
that children congregate on the street
every time the band plays or a par
ade goes by. The children are natur.
ally curious to see and hear what is
taking place. AS question of val.
ues. however, the incubation of a
right habit which is to serve as the
foundation of the child's material well
fare is worth far more to the child
than anything he can see or hear in
any half day of convention or fair.
We can do the children the truest
service by holding them to the line
of real duty, instead of encouraging
morbid curiosity and allowing them
to fling aside the true obligation up
on slight pretext. 1t is only OCCASION
ally that pleasure can be given the
right of way, and amusement should
not be allowed to usurp the place of
business. II the law has established
the school, regular attendance is as
much the pupils part as it is the
teachers. and we counsel parents to
weigh we'll the outcome of any dis.
regard of this teaching upon their
children's conduct and progress in
school.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-09-08
FIRE WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
Occurs While The Firemens Ball 10
at its Height,

occurs While The F'remens Ball 10
at its Height.
At II o'clock "Wednesday night the
barn of George ]. Bach, in the rear
of his residence, was discovered to
be on fire, and an alarm was turned
in. The firemens' ball at the opera
house was just then at its height, the
apparatus being stationed in front of
the opera house. The laddies at once
deserted the bah room, and made a
fine run up the hill. understanding
the fact that the barn was naturally
highly inflamable, the boys had two
streams of water playing on the blaze
before it had destroyed the place and
by hard work, not only prevented the
flames from spreading but saved a
large part of the building. Mr.. Bachs
loss will be perhaps $500.
AS soon as the fire was discovered,
Mr.. Bach and George w. Cannon roll.
ed the automobile out of the barn,
and other articles were quickly re.
moved. Half an hour before the fire
broke out, Mr.. Bach returned from
the ball, and at that time there was
no indication of a blaze. 1t is the
general opinion that the place was
set on fire, probably by some boys
for the sole purpose of seeing the fire.
men make run.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-09-08

AT SCHOOLS
Very Large Increase is Already Shown
at All Of the Institutions in
This City.
EIGHTY At THE HIGH SCHOOL
Value to the Pupils Of Habits Of Pune.
tuality-Some Hints to
Parents.

Both at the county high school and
the city schools, large increase in
the attendance is being recorded this
week. This had been anticipated by
the trustees but it is likely that when
the weeks figures are completed to-
morrow, the gain will be found con-
siderable in excess of all the early
estimates.
At the high school 80 pupils are now
enrolled, and this number will be in
creased by the time winter sets in
to fully 100.
1t will be necessary to provide adj
ditional accommodations for the pu-
pits in the way of seats at some of
the schools, but arrangements will
be made to take care of all who come.
Prof. Crane is highly pleased with
the way the years work has started
off at the high school. and the stu
dents have all entered upon their
studies with zeal that augurs we'll
for the future of that institution.
Prof. P. NJ. Silloway is exceeding
ly busy with the work of organization
in the city schools, but already has ev-
erything running smoothly.
Trustees Meet This Evening.
A melting of tn trustees of the city
schools will be held this afternoon
or evening, when reports will be re-
r<,tV al Int fx~~ h. ~
work in the schools. 1t is the gen.
eral impression among the teachers
that the school year in Lewistown
has never begun under more favorable
conditions than now prevail here.
The Value Of Regular Attendance.
A very important part of the work
of the public school is to train the
child into habits that lead to sue
cessful manhood and womanhood.
The information acquired from the
books in the daily recitations, and the
discipline of the daily drills in study
and thinking, are not the only results
of the years of school attendance.
There are other factors of character
which are to influence the material
welfare of the child in later years,
and these factors are at work else
where than in the recitation and in
the text book. We refer to the hab-
it's of promptness and regularity, so
necessary to the life of the man who
succeeds.
1t is vitality important that parents
realize the value of regularity in
school attendance by the child. Once
the school term begins, it becomes
the business of the pupil to be prOmpt
and regular in attendance. Going to
school is not recreation, though it
should be pleasure; 1t is a bust
ness, to be attended to as closely as
the calling of the clerk in the store
or the office. Imagine the result If
the clerk should be relieved from
going to the store for every trivial
excuse offered by children who are
prone to evade their school studies.
1t is an error for parents to sympa-
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-09-08

captivated the audience with each Sc.
lection. Miss Weinstein is a pianist
of exceptional ability, and she. too
had to respond to recalls after each
number. Mrs. A. w. Gates was unable
to appear. and her place was taken
by Mrs. Plum. whose piano solo was
one of the gems of the evening. Mrs.
Plum and Miss Dawes, of Bozemar.
were heard in the piano duet, The
Witches Flight" which was raptur-
ously applauded.
The little Brewer sisters, accom-.
panied by Mrs. Brewer, added a van
devine dash to the entertainment and
greatly pleased the audience. They
gave a selection from "F1orodora. -
and Grace Brewer made a great nit
with her topical song. This talented
little artistic also gave dance that
won a recall.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-09-08
$30-CoIumbia Diver Route to the
Eatr-&3O.

fatr@S3U.
The Oregon Short Line sells excur.
sion tickets to Portland and return
$50, final limit 80 days (but not later
than Nov. 3O), stop-over privileges
both directions.
Above route should not be over.
looked; send you through the new
agricultural districts of Idaho, Twin
Falls, Boise and Payette valleys, along
picturesque Columbia river, equal II
not more beautiful than the Hudson.
Only line through Hot Lake, gar.
den-like Grande Ronde valley; Hood
River famous strawberry fields, Bridal
Veil Falls. A grand view of Mounts
Hood and Adams. In fact, it is one
panoramic view from start to finish.
An additional Pullman sleeper has
been added to the Portland train,
Montana patrons connecting with the
same at Pocatello. thus insuring
through Pullman berths Butte to
Portland. Make reservations early
and secure the best.
Send 4 cents for copy Columbia
folder, Short Line Ticket Office, 105
North Main street, Butte, Mont
H. o. WILSON.
9-29 D. F. & P. A.
Read the Argus for the news.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-09-08

Mr.. Chandler has decided to accept the
position, and will receive funds from
all who desire to contribute, no mat
ter how small or how large. Mr..
Chandler was intimately acquainted
with Colonel Sanders, and, like all
who knew the old war horse, admir-
ed him greatly.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-09-08
Notice..

Notice is hereby given that sealed
bids for the erection of the public
library will be opened Saturday, Sept.
Is. 1905. at 4 o'clock p. m. at the
office of Frank E. Smith. Plans and
specifications can be seen at Harry
Browns store. corner Main street and
Fifth avenue. All bids to be accom-
panied by certified check for 5 per
cent of bid.
H. C. BROWN. Secretary.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-09-08
Notice Of Sale Of Real Estate.

The ranch property known as the
Thomas Stapleton ranch. consisting
Of 1877 acres. located 3h miles east
of Moore. Mont, is for sale. This Is
one of the finest properties on the
Rock creek bench and is sold for the
purpose of closing up the estate oil
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, 1905-09-08
New Boarding House at Kendall.

WV 6UdruIH9 FJoUS0 at KehdaTI.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Longmore, well
and favorably known in Gilt Edge and
Kendall, have leased the property
known as the Home Ranch and, hav.
ing it completely renovated and newly
furnished, opened the "Longmore
Boarding House" to the patronage OF
the public. The house is the best in
Kendall and the reputation of the
Longmore's as housekeepers and ca
terers will be fully sustained.