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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02
NEGROES RATED IN THE NAVY.
Old Sailors Tell of Persecution Such as
 Led to Shooting on the Illinois. Brooklyn Eagle

Old Sailors Tell of Persecution Such as
 Led to Shooting on the Illinois. Brooklyn Eagle.
 Investigation into the badgering which the negroes on the waFships of the navy receive at the hands of their white mates is likely to be the result of the shooting of an apprentice and a seaman by the negro George Washing ton, on board the battleship Illinois. It is said the negroes, who are gener- ally inoffensive men, are worried by bullies among the young apprentices until their lives are made miserable, and some of the tars in the navy yard in discussing the shooting said to-day that they were surprised that serious results from this nagging had not been more frequent.
 One of the blue jackets, talking with an Eagle reporter. said: The shooting on board the battleship Illinois will prove to be not bad thing If 1t serves to direct attention to the wrongs that are heaped upon the 1uckless colored men who find themselves on board Un- cle sam's big ships. There isn't an old seaman who Is guilty of the treat ment that the negroes complain of. It is the young apprentices who ought to be brought up with a short turn. The older men know that the bounding of the co1ored men interferes with their work and prevents the seaman from getting out of the negroes the duty do- ing that they ought to do.
 Just as soon as a colored man gets on board the apprentices begin to pick at him unless he is very big and com manding, and that run of negro is scarce on board the ships. If the cof- ored man happens to be small and in- offensive he is at once made target for all sorts of jokes. which often pass the limits of jokes and become down. right crue1ties.
 "Why, I have often seen the older men interfere to save a colored man from abuse that was entirely uncalled for. I myself have been forced by my own desire for fair play to give the ap- prentices a dressing down. This duty ought not to be delegated to the sea- men, but the officers should see to II that this bullying is stopped. There is nothing in the British army in the nag ging of the interiors or in the German army even that begins to compare with the treatment the negro has to put up with.
 "Once on board the Philadelphia when she was off the coast of Califor-
  some of the apprentices got hold of a negro whom they had been abusing and who threatened to report. or had ac- tually reported them to the commander of the ship. They took him out of his bed one night and stripped him naked. and then white washed him from head to foot. So far as heard nothing was ever done about this, although 1t was the talk of the ship. This treatment so cowed %he poor negro that he was eff fectually silenced so far as making any complaint was concerned.
 q don't suppose there Is a single old rsean1an in the fleet who would not be glad if the coming trial of the negro should examine closely into the abuse which brought about the shooting"
 The negroes on board the ships do menial work and are usually the mess attendants.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02

The Boston Post. referring to the proposition to cut down Southern rep resentation. calls attention to the dis franchising laws of Massachusetts and says:
 If 1t is wicked down there, it is wick ed up here. And unless a Republican Congress is ready to wipe out one or two Massachusetts Congressmen, it will not venture to rob the South of nine- teen.
 A law which does not bear equally on all sections could hardly be enacted, even by a Republican majority, and a law which will cut down Northern representation would raise such an eruption as would make Pelee look tame by comparison. The subject is loaded and the Republican brethren are finding it out.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02
ALOVELY COMPLEXION.
New York Lady Proves That Ever!
 Woman May Have It By
USING CUTICURA SOAP.

Mrs. R. Reichenberg. wife of the we'll known jeweller of 146 Fulton St.. New York, says: q had friend who was justly proud of her complexion. When asked what gave her such a brilliant and lovely complexion, she replied, "A healthy woman can be sure of fine skin If she will do as do, use plenty of Cutlcura Soap and water She in- sisted that follow her example. which did with speedy conviction. lind that Cuticura Soap keeps the skin soft. white, and clear. and prevents redness and rouAhness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02
scatter it broad-cast: the desert itseif

scatter it broadcast: the desert itself can bloom
 I have still many things to say upop the subject. But when once the mind has been sharpened to perceive certain realities, 1t can proceed by itself-and now 1 have started these ideas stir ring in your minds. my whole desire Is that the movement should continue.
 Love the ideal. love with a sincere and ardent heart the high and beauti- ful image of 6 life consecrated to the superior good of mankind. Strengthen within yourselves the inner voice, that the bewildering discordant clamor out side may not lead you into error.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02
How AnlmaIn Regard Fire .

CnlCaRO journal.
 Most animals are afraid of fire and will fly from 1t in terror. To others there is fascination about a flame. and they will walk into it. even though tortured by the heat. A horse in a burning stable goes mad with fear. but a dog is as cool in a fire as at any time. He keeps his nose down to the floor. where the air Is purest, and sets himself calmly to finding his way out.
 Cats in fires howl piteously. They hide their faces from the light and crouch in corners. When their rescuer lifts them they are as a rule quite docile and subdued, never biting or scratching.
 Birds seem to be hypnotized by fire and keep perfectly still; even the lo- quacious parrot in Q fire has nothing to say.
 Cows like dogs, do not show alarm. They are easy to lead forth. and often find their way out themselves.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02

The New York Mail is Inclined to think that the Russian people will take and will do well to take, this half-loaf of emancipation rather than imperil their country by attempting to get the whole at this time" That is just what they will do well to do. The Czar's offers, taken as a whole, are not what we of this country would call liberal, but if carried out in good faith they will materially better the condition of the Russian people, and will be the beginning of other and bet ter concessions. Refusal to accept his terms may be a serious mistake.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02
Recorder,u Light Docket.

The docket in the Recorders Court this afternoon will be unusually small for Monday police court day. All of the cases set for hearing are for minor offenses such as insignificant fights and trunks Two negroes. Arthur RosbelI and Herbert Ray, arrested Sat- urday night in a Lee Street livery sta bIe by Patrolmen Jones and Redmond for playing dice. will have a trial under charges of gaming.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02
Al oUEsrIoN AND ITS ANSWER.

Dld W ever occuf 10 you that papers, standard is gauged by its circuia- tionf We do not boast of the largest .ts the world. but we do claim to have tns largest in the State of Alabama. pr ains other State or Territory of corresponry Adyertiser ia aacorded the highest stano- ard and makes 1t the most valuable meoiTna nun for both the advertising and reaoins pns lie. The following statement compneo s @ sworn to by our Circulation Manager snom ss tho actual net circulation of The Aovsh for each day In the month or No'e"' 1seS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02

wilIie-Pa, what Is a temperance man, anyway?
 Pa-A temperance man, my son, is a man who boasts intemperately of the fact that he drinks water to excess Philadelphia Press.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02

The Oklahoma State Capital boasts of the snakeless cabbages produced ln that Territory and thinks they should become popular with eaters of that succuIent vegetable.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02

It is not often that newspaper has . Minister to England for its editor, but that is what The New York Trib- une will have when Whitelaw Reid gets the appointment. as now seems pertain.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02

Who Is the villain of your produc- tion? asked the hotel clerk.
 Well, answered MT. Stormington Barnes, the man who plays the villain is named Smith: but the real villain is the manager who got us out here.- Washin gtOu Star.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02

The Hartford Conrant prints nearly a column of pros and cons on the whip ping-post suggestion and winds up with this positive deliverance for it. self: "The law should prescribe the lash for the hulking wretches who lift their brutal hands against woman hood or childhood. The fact that 1t does so should have the widest possible publicity. Every time the penalty Is inflicted the whole community should hear of it; but the fiogging itself should never be a public spectacle. The number of witnesses should be as strictly limited as now at hangings and shortcomings"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02

One good way to avoid breaking your New Year resolutions Is not to make any, yet an esteemed contemporary in- sists that 1t Is better to resolve and fail than not to resolve at all.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02

feet upon it's distribution both tempor- ally and locally Is simply disastrous tivable land on the slopes and in the valleys, and causing destructive floods in the time of spring thaws and rains. when the waters that should be con frowth of trees are tmpelled to rush in torrents through all their course and hurry through the overal1ed streams to their ra dissant q, outlets; ,hs % This Is nat, the year by a scanty supply requiring costly methods of preservation and distribution. It is not necessary to dwell upon the industrial effect of all this, the effect upon the natural irri- gation of land, upon the supply of wa ter for towns and cities, and upon the cheapest of all motive power. where 1t is available, for manufacturing indus tries and local transportation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02

A scientist who has been measur- ing atoms says 1t would require at least two hundred millions of them to extend the length of one inch They remind us of Tom watson's vote.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02
NOVEMBER. 1904.

P. J. Kelly. Circulation Manager of The Montgomery Advertiser. being duly sworn' says; The foregoing statement of The Ad- vertisers daily circulation for the month of November. Is true and correct, and compiled aftSs all returns from news boyA news agents and leftover copies have been deducted. F. J. KELLY,
 Circulation Manager
 The Advertiser Company. Sworn to and subscribed before this 9th day of December. lsot.
 F. W. JACKSON
 N. F.. Ex-O. J. P.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02

aGr. Watson can console himself with the reflection that he could not have gotten further from the head of the list unless there had been more candidates.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02
WAITS AND SPRAYS.

Has your business been injured by
 Yes; lose about 20 per cent of ev- erything I let go out of the store on credit.-Cincinnati Commercial-Trib-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02

Do you care for pate de foie gras- Mrs. Newcads?
 No, ma am and I wouldn't have his works in my house. I think these French authors is just scandalous!- Cleveland Leader.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02

Maud-I always like to stand be- tween a couple of brawny football players.
 Both (pleased)-Aw! Why. now?
 Maud-Their hideous appearance sets off a girls looks so.-Chicago News
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02

Elder-So you're to be married, eh? ! hope you fully realize that it's a seri- ous step.
 Younger-Weli if I never realize that It was a serious mis-step I'll be satisfied.-Philadelp Press.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02

Good morningl Have you got your New Years resolution on straight?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02

Smuggler-How dare you accuse me of smuggling? Can't you see that have an honest face?
 Ohicer-Yes, madam, but this is g. case where you're not taken at face value. I happen to know you by rep utation.-Detroit Free Press.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02

The man says he knows a great deal about horse races.
 Yes, answered the medical man. Like most people who interest them selves in that pursuit. he is not much on diagnosis, but accurate in a post mortem.-Washingt Star.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02

Man requires change, remarked the philosopher.
 He does. indeed, replied 1he married man, hurriedly searching for car fare. but his wife usually gets it.-Fort Worth Record.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02

The New York Board of Trade and Transportation has taken up the ques- tion of the proposed Appalachian forest reservation, and in the words of The New York Mail, referring to the ob- jects of the Board:
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-12-12
BIG DEALS IN RANCH LANDS.
A. J. Dusek Sells Two Tracts Near the
Judith for $4,000

One of the largest deals in ranch
lands that has taken place in some
time was closed up Saturday. when
a. J. Dusek sold his holdings near the
Judith to his brother. V. f. Dusek,
for S14,S00. The total acreage includ-
cd in the deal is 1900 acres. and it
was a cash transaction.
Louis J. Lehman ias sold to Joseph
jackson for $500 a 60 acre tract in
section %. township Is north range
10 east.
+. f. Wright has sold to Waite.
Elliot & Peck for a stated considera,
ton of 81, a 40 acre tract situated in
section 2S, township u. north of range
l3 east.
John d. Waite has sold to Waite,
Elliot & Peck an 80 acre tract in sec
ton T. township II north of range
Is east
a. j. Colby has sold to J. d. Waite
for $3.50, and 80 acre tract in section
3, township II north of range 16 east.
p. S. Scott. of Kendall. has sold to
NJ. II. Luther, of Great Falls, for $3.50
part OF lot 5 in block 80, AT Kendall
George Wells has sold to w. T. Nc
farland for 800, lot 6 in block 4 of
Stafford's third addition.
Damas Taillon has sold to Rosa | j..
Chase for 1852 a 100 acre tract near
Forest Grove.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-12-12

The total amount of cash on han
Dec. l was s241, 5000, but large
part of this belongs to the state and
will be sent to Helena at once
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-12-12
Beveradqe on Statehood,

Washington. Dec 11.-Senator Bev-
cridge of Indiana. chairman of the
committee on territories, had a con.
ference with the president today in
part regarding the status OF statehood
legislation. The senator is confident
that congress at the present session
Will erect two new states. and that
the opposition to the legislation will.
not be serious. One state will be
erected from Oklahoma and Indian
Territory and the other from New
Mexico and Arizona. Considerable
opposition TO single statehood for
Arizona and New Mexico exhists. but
Senator BeveridSe believes il will
not be successful
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-12-12
Stock Directory.
Proposals of a Site for an Odd Eel.
lows Home,

The Board of directors of the Odd
Fellows Home of Montana, hereby in
vite proposals of site for an Odd
Fellows Home in the state of Mon.
tana. Proposals should state the ex-
act location and dimensions of the
site proposed, with full information
as to proximity to town, or city. or
school facilities, and all other facts
showing its desirability for the pur-
poses OF a home. Proposals should
be addressed to John F. Davies, Box
353, Secretary, Butte, Montana, and
should reach that officer not later than
July LIST, 1906. The right to reject
any or all proposals is expressly re-
served. By order of the board of d.
Iectors of the Odd Fellows Home of
Montana
JOHN F. DAVIES. Secretary.
Dated November 4. 1905.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-12-12

Z Continued on page IL
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-12-12
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS.

One cent 4 word each insertion,
payable in advance, for advertisements
In this column. u not paid in advance
10 cents q line each insertion.
Minimum charge for one insertion
26 cents.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-12-12
THE COUNTY STRONG BOX.
Very Large Sum in Treasurer Chand
ler's Hands on Dec. 1.

The total receipts Of the county
treasurers office for last month were
S174,S11.O1 and the disbursement s
S12,497.65. The receipts We're from
the following sources:
From taxes. S1730OS.16; licenses,
SI,102; county officers fees. 1866 so.
Following are the amounts in the
various funds on Dec. 1.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-12-12
Free concert by Sousa's band and
Hayden quartet every Saturday even.
ing at the up.to.date Art Music Store.

The office of the Lewistown Hide
& Fur Co., A. NJ. Mead resident man.
ager, is now in the old Methodist
church on Broadway. The company
pays Minneapolis prices, less the
freight, for hides, pelts and furs.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-12-12
Notice,

Having given my son Walter his
time l will not be responsible for any
debts of his from this date
l.. p. WOLF.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-12-12
FOR RENT.

STORE ROOM, q IS. PLATE
glass front, best location in Lewis
town. Inquire at Ross Mercantile Co.,
successors to Lewistown Commercial
Co. 2-15.tf
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-10-14


It is asserted that the American
Can company makes one hundred
million cans month According to
the Chicago Inter Ocean, this is an
increase in the annual output of five
hundred million within eight years.
The civil war, nearly half century
ago, gave good stimulus to the bus
mess of canning food; and when ar
mics ceased to need the product It
was wanted for ordinary trade. Some
time was required, though, to show
that tin could be safely used, but at
length it was found that meats, fish,
vegetables and fruit could be thus
preserved. Then immense quantities
were "pack ed for domestic and for
eign consumption.
American goods now go to thevery
ends of the earth. At the beginning
of the Spanish war, in 1893,
there were two thousand canneries
in the United States, which put up
annually $72, ,0OO, 900 worth of canned
goods. Most of the canned goods
were consumed at home, but the
year before the war we sent abroad
canned fruits to the value of 81, 346,
281 and canned meats to the value OF
81, 900, 900.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-10-14
The Art Loan Exhibit

The art loan exhibition in the Odd
Fellows building Wednesday after
noon and evening, under the auspices
of the Ladies' Guild, was most inter-
esting and creditable in every way.
There was surprising variety Of art
work, curios, early books, maps, and
letters, embroideries, utensils and
ornaments, all most tastefully dis
played. There were many articles
between one and two hundred years
old and many believed to be much
older, one, a silver knee buckle, hav-
ing been worn by one of the Maytlow-
er pilgrims. There was an old flint
lock musket used in the revolution, a
bible 1859 years old, a copy of the first
gazetteer of the American ointment,
silk over 200 years old, love letter
1873 years old, very old Japanese
shawl, quite number of interesting
specimens of oriental handiwnrk, and
many other articles of interest on
account of their age, beauty or rarity.
It was quite a surprise to all who Wis
tied the exhibit that so fine a collec-
tion could be gathered here, espe-
cially in so short time.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-10-14
Death of Seward Ackley

DCxtUu u OCW<1Iu kACExOy
Seward Ackley, well known on this
island, died very suddenly Tuesday
morning at the home Of his brother,
A. F. Ackley, with whom he has lived
for the past five or six years. He
was in town Monday apparently feel
ing as well as ever. He arose as
early as usual Tuesday morning and
helped do the chores, but he COM
planned of feeling cold and sat down
for awhile in the kitchen to get warm.
After little while he said he was too
warm and went into another room,
where his brother found him short
time later sitting on a box appar-
emily asleep. Mr.. Ackley was a ma
tive of Maine, having been born in
Cutler, Oct. 3, 1897. He vas a sail
or for quite a number of years and he
served two years in the Union army
during the civil war. He came to
the Pacific coast about 1873 and liv-
ed for some time at Port Gamble,
where his wife died. From there he
came to this county. He worked for
a number of years for the Roche Har-
Dor Lime Company until he went to
live with his brother. The funeral
took place Thursday afternoon, SER
vices being held at the valley Presby-
terian church, under the direction OF
Silas Casey post, G. A. r., Of which
deceased was q member. Rev. O. ID.
Gillette preached the funeral sermon.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-10-14
COMMISSIONERS
PROCEEDINGS
BoARD'S ORDERS IN LICENSE AND
COURT HOUSE MATTERS

complete List of Bills Allowed on
County Current, Road District and
Game Protection Funds-Change
of Voting Place in Blakely Pre-
cfnct-Tax Levy For 1905
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-10-14
The Horse and Cow Debate

The momentus question as to
whether the horse or COW is the more
"noble and useful animal" is still I'M
decided, the jury Of six baldheaded
men and six young ladies having TAX
en- the matter under advisement un-
til the next public meeting of the La
dies Guild, at the conclusion of the
learned debate at Odd Fellows hall
Wednesday evening. It is suspected
that the jury "sidestepped' the prop
osition rather than risk hurting the
feelings of any of the distinguished
advocates or of arousing the wrath
of the public by a possible decision
opposed to public sentiment. 1t is
intimated, however, that had the lu,
ry been polled and obliged to announce
a verdict the COW would have been
the winner. The attendance was
good and very pleasant social time
was enjoyed by all present.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-10-14

The board Of county commissioners
OF San Juan County met in, regular
quarterly session at the court house
Monday, Oct. 2, with all members
and the clerk present.
Warrants we're ordered drawn on
the county current fund in payment
Of bills allowed. .ac folloxuc.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-10-14

S. 81. Gross bought two thorough
bred yearling rams at the New West
Minister fair-one Oxford Down and
one Hampshire Down, the former cost
ing him so and the latter $50.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-10-14

Bills were allowed and warrants
ordered drawn on the fund of Road
District No. as follows:
r. ]. Bolton, supervisor district No. s......$ so
Lopez Lumber Co., 3...... II 90
The report of the county treasurer
for the year ending Sept. 80 was ap-
nroved as follows:
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-10-14

| G. n. Tucker returned this week
from trip to Green River Hot
Springs with his uncle, Or. Wilson,
'of Port Townsend Who has been suf-
fering severely for several weeks
.wftA lumbago.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-10-14

w. Z. Green, Of Seattle, has been
the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs: G. 3.
briggs this week. Heis . pioneer q
the Queen City and owns q consider
amount of valuable property there.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-10-14

W. p White
build would of
briefly what action
ftable aiono of the ecountyo
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-10-14

The state Presbyt yterian synod,
which vas in session At Hoquiam last
week. made 8 divisio1 Of the Puget
Sound synod, placing Whatcom, Skag-
II and San Juan counties and part
Of Chelan county IN q new division, TO
he known as the Bellingham synod.