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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-11
LEWISTOWN, MONT, Aug. II, 1870
DESERTlONS INCREASE.

tons in the army and navy are in
creasing to an alarming extent. The
number of courts martial convictions
in s per cent of the posts of the Unit
ed States for the last year is 2,O71.
For the past five calendar years. end
ing Dec. 81 last, the number of de-
sertiOns from the army aggregated the
very large number of 27,3O5. The
percentage has kept up steadily since
then.
While the percentage of assertions
in the navy is not so great, possibly
owing to the greater difficulty in
making getaway, yet this arm of
the service is suffering in the same
way.
these assertions. some of which it
may be in the power of the govern
ment to remove.
In the first place a soldier in the
regular army is paid mere pittance,
probably all that the class of men
who enlist are worth, but poorly paid
in any event. The young man of some
education, ability, energy and pride
would hardly present himself to a re-
cruting officer in times of peace,
hence the poor quality of material the
government has to make soldiers out
of. The meanial service they have
to perform and the arrogance and
bumptious authority exercised by
young officers is also uncomfortable.
This is true both of the army and
navy. Just why a graduate of West
Point should think himself "a bigger
man than old Grant" as they used
to say, when he has not performed
one deed of heroism or shown any
military ability whatever, is hard to
explain, except that it is one of the
weaknesses of human nature for
young officer to have sweled head.
This snobbishness and the existence
of caste is what is injurng both
branches Of the service. To young
man of decent birth and pride of spr-
1t what could be more intoerable than
to be bossed by an upstart who was
fortunate enough to enter West Point?
This government can never hope
to get its best soldiers in times of
peace, but it might improve the per-
sonnet of the common soldiers by Of
fering them larger pay and guaran
teeing them better treatment Dis
cipline is always necessary, but there
is great danger of its being over.
done by those unfit to exercise au-
thorlty in that direction. II it Dor
ders on abuse or is made grinding or
offensive the man who will endure
1t is more of slave than a soldier
Such treatment may do in European
countries but it is not in keeping
with the American spirit. America
has the best soldiers in the world
but they are not in the army in the
times of profound peace. In the Chat
tanOoga campaign, during the civil
war, if miller a DOCTOR "a lawyer
a blacksmith, telegrapher, wheel
wright, carpenter or a civil engi-
neer was wanted it was only necessary
to make the call and dozens of men
would step out of the ranks to per-
form the service required. Such men
are the true representatives of Amer
ica's military power in times of war
The government cannot hope for
such material TO make soldiers out
of in times of peace. but good deal
can be done to prevent assertions on
the part of such as it has by making
life in the barracks more endurable.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-11

A decision has been handed down in
the United States circuit court of ap-
peais al ST. Louis that will be of some
interest in this state. The suit was
that Of Mrs. AIline A. Dixon against
the Northern Pacific railroad COM
pany to recover damages for the death
OF her son, fireman, killed in an
accident. due to the alleged negli-
gence of telegraph operator. who
falsely reported that a train has not
passed station. The court upheld
the contention Of the defense, in eff
leet that the operator was the fel.
low employe Of the fireman, and one
employe cannot collect damages from
an employer when the injury is due
TO the carelessness of fellow en-
ploye. This is in line with many 9th.
er decisions where the same points
We're involved and shows the difficult
" IN training n fellow-seryant law
that will meet the demands of en-
pioyes and at the same time stand the
test OF validity in the courts. This
decision may be good law, il may ac-
cord with justice, but it is difficult to
see now the railroads can escape all
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-11

The Flathead county fair associa
ton has inaugurated an innovation
that may deplete it's treasury. AS
an inducement to wedlock it is pro
posed to offer an entire housekeep
ing outfit to the couple, or couples
wkr will consent to public marriage
at the fair grounds during the forth.
coming exhibition. It is said every
thing imaginable from the county Ii
cense to the wedding dinner, is offer.
ed, picture hat for the bride, fur.
niture and bric-a-brac, groceries and
even medical attendance for a year
is listed as an inducement. If the
young men of Flathead county don't
take advantage of these moonlight
nights it will be strange.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-11
SENATOR CLARK OUT.
Is Able to Take Ride in tn
DARK

Is Able to Take Ride in the
Park.
New York, Aug. 9.-United States
Senator William A. Clark, of Mon
tana, who on July 18th underwent
an operation for the removal of a
brain abscess, left his apartments for
the first time since the operation.
Accompanied by a nurse, the senator
drove in Central Park for 20 minutes.
1t was said at the house that Sem
ator Clark was rapidly regaining his
normal condition and he would drive
out each pleasant day until his
strength was sufficient to permit him
to leave the city.
He visited the office of DR.. McKen.
nan, who pronounced his condition
most gratifying. The wound is almost
entirely healed and the senator ex.
poets to go into the country later this
week to remain several days. He
hopes to start during the week be-
ginning Aug. 20 on his delayed trip
to Europe.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-11
$15-Salt Lake and Return-$15.
Aug. ~, 1905.

The Short Line will operate their
third popular excursion of the sea.
son to Salt Lake Aug. ~. Two trains
on above date will carry excursion.
lists. First train leaves Butte 2:45 a.
m. sleeping cars ready for occupan-
cy any time after $50 p. M, arriv.
ing Salt Lake $40 p. m. Second
train leaves 500 p. M. arriving Salt
Lake $40 a. M. Bathing in Great
Salt Lake never better. Reserve
berths now, Short Line City ticket
office. 105 North Main ST., Butte,
Mont. H. o. WILSON,
S-l-4t D. F. G. p. A.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-11
Sheepmen Under Arrest,

Red Lodge, Aug. 9.-W. T. Hogg
and Frank Gilmore, prominent Wyom-
ing flockmasters. are under arrest
here. though not restrained of their
personal liberty. awaiting the arrival
Of State Veterinarian NJ. E. Knowles.
of Helena, when they will have a
hearing on the charge Of violating the
interstate quarantine law by bringing
sheep into the state without five days
notice to the stae veterinarian.
The arrest was made by Sheriff
NJ. w. Potter and County Sheep In
spector Frank Clark. who notified DR..
Knowles.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-11

The creditors of Mrs. Cassie L.
Chadwick will receive a total divi
den,l of about seven mills on the dol
lar when a final settlement is made
The assets will amount to $4,000, II
is expected, against which are claims
for attorneys fees and court costs
amounting to $4,000, leaving $4,000
with which to meet $2,OOO.OOO of in.
debtedness. The supposition is that
Mrs. Chadwick viii have a cache to
go to after she has served her time
in prison. as it was never determine
ed what she did with all the money
she borrowed on her worthless secur-
tiles
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-11

Miss Gussie StrattOn, of Findlay,
Ohio, recently met with a strange
accident which may deprive her of
her hearing. In attempting to an
swer telephone call she reached for
the receiver, but instead she grabbed
up an ink bottle and poured a part
of it's contents into her ear. Moral
look before you say, "hello."
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-11

Forest fires are raging in the Occur
d Alenes country and doing great dam.
age to growing timber. The season
of the year is approaching when the
danger from forest and range fires is
imminent. Great care should be taken
by campers and others having fires,
that they are not neglected and al
owed to srpead. Montana has no
grazing or timber lands that it can
afford to feed to the flames.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-11

The registration for the drawing for
lands in the Unitah reserve in Utah
isn't a marker to what Montana will
see when the Flathead reserve is
ready for the carving knife. The
lands of the Flathead country are
among the most fertile and desirable
on the continent and the rush should
be without parallel since Oklahoma
days, says the Ravalli Republican.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-11

The Minneapolis school board has
abandoned vertical writing, thus re.
cOgnizing that it's Indebtedness to the
past was not entirely paid. 1t is just
possible that modern education has
made some missteps and it is crafty
ing to find them acknowledged when
discovered The abolition of the al
phabet and the multiplication table
might be investigated also.-Minne-
apOls Journal.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-11
Eastern Visitors to State Fair.

All east bound tickets from Port
land have stow over clause in them
and neat invitations have been is
sued to all eastern visitors passing
east during the first week in OctO-
Der to stop over in Helena and visit
the Montana State Fair. 1t is agreed
that in no other way can eastern peo-
pie gather SO complete an idea as to
the great agricultural resources of
the state
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-11
j. J. Hill Invited to State Fair.

The management of the Montana
State Fair have extended an invita-
ton to President J. J. Hill, of the
Great Northern Railway to make an
address at the Montana State Fair
during the week Oct. %. The day
on which Mr.. Hill visits the fair will
be designated as Irrigation Day and
his address will be on that topic.
Mr.. Hill is giving closer attention to
the subject of irrigation in the west
than ever before, and has been a
strong supporter of the government
plan.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-11

The Fergus county apple crop prom
ises to be good this year, what there
IS OF 1t. Farmers should give more
attention to apple growing to the end
that they will be able to supply the
local demand for fall apples. Mon
tana mas yet to produce good win
for annie
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-11

Examine your canned goods care.
FULLY. A woman down in South Da-
kota, upon opening a car of prepared
smoked beef was surprised to find a
diamond of remarkable brilliancy. It
may be the beef trust is getting gen.
erOuS
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-11

the stockholders of the defunct
r'rst National Bank of Topeka, Kan
sas' are getting It in the pocket. They
have been assessed the full amount
OF their holdings through instructions
from the comptroller of the currency.
on August Z twenty-five per cent was
made on the first payment and secur-
ity given for the balance.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-11
Rates e Portland.

Reduced rates Of $42.16. Lewistcwa
to Portland, Oregon, Tacoma, Seattle
and Everett, Washington, and return
via Montana Railroad company, on
account Lewis and Clarke exposition.
Tickets on sale May Gath to Septem.
Der 29th, inclusive, good for ninety
days from date Of sale, but not later
than November 30th. Stop over per-
mitted going and returning.
D. A. KABLE,
Agent Montana R. R. Co.. Lewistown.
Montana.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-11

A young man of Swampscott, Mass,
while strolling with his sweetheart
Rugged her so ardently that one of
her ribs was broken He was prob
ably getting in trim for the coming
foot ball season.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-11

responsibility in the premises. 1t
would seem that to some extent a
railroad should be responsible for
the character of the men it employs,
as to their experience, efficiency and
personal habits.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-11

George F. Baer, president of the
Philadelphia & Reading railroad, while
at Portland recently, took occasion
to deny that he ever said that he
and his associates controlled the an
thracite coal fields of this country by
divine right If he didn't say it he
acted it, and factions speak louder
than words"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-11

Inasmuch as the trusts have induc-
ed some of their prosecutors in the
government service to quit their jobs
ter their employ, possibly John D..
Rockefeller might make peace with
Ida Tarbell by Offering her 500, 900
a year to become his private secre.
tary.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-11

When Luther Burbank, the Califor.
MIA wizard, produces barkless dog,
he will have the thanks of suffering
humanity.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-11

II Russia does not soon call for an
armistice in Manchura the Japs may
strike blow that will compel the
former to submit to most any terms
of peace
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-11
TELEPHONE NO. 63

Messrs. Hogg and Gilmore, who are
we'll known residents of the Big Horn
Basin of Wyoming, declare they had
no intention of entering Montana.
They claim they were heading for the
Beartooth mountains in wyoming and
were given the wrong direction by a
ranger of the forest service.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-11

The Connecticut peach crop this
year will be the largest ever harvest.
ed and of unusually fine quality.
Wouldn't you like to spend an hour
in the old orchard?
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-11

1t makes one feel trife cooler tC
read of $50 tourists being snowbouno
in Austria
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-11

Admiral Rojestvensky is able to sit
up now and notice things and Won
der how it all happened.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-08-11

There is likely to be considerable
mouthwork at Portsmouth this week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-03-08
Executors Sale.

The undersigned, Executor of the es-
tate of Peter Steihl, deceased, will sell
at public auction on the farm 6 miles
southwest of Lancaster, commencing
at 10 OclOce a. M, on
TUESDAY, MARCH IA, 1905,
the following described property.
Ii head of cattle Steer 2 years old,
3 heifers 2 years old, bull 3 years old,
bull 2 years old, 4 steer and 3 heifer
calves.
10 head of hogs-S brood sows, l
stock hog.
80 chickens, 5 turkeys, geese.
| 4 head Of horses-Bay mare 4 years
old, grey mare years old, with foal;
brown mare 3 years old, bay colt 2
years old.
Hay, grain, straw, timothy seed, &c
so ton of hay, 200 bushels of oats, 500
bushels of corn, Is bushels of peas, %
bushels of rye, 5 bags of timothy seed
and quantity of barley.
Farm machinery-3 sets of work har-
ness, saddle, hay fork, ladder, hog
rack, 2-seated carriage, single seated
top buggy, pair bob sleds, 2 iron ket-
ties, truck wagon and springs, hand
corn planter, corn shelter, tanning
mill, scales, Is barrel water tank, din
ner bell, 2-section harrow, riding pillow,
diamond pillow, stubble pillow, road
scraper, double shovel pillow, disc, bind
er, mower, roller, Tiger seeder, 20 fence
posts, corn marker, 2O-gallon churn,
lot of grain sacks, stoves, carpets, beds
tables and other household goods.
Terms-All sums of $40 and under,
cash; over that amount | years time
on bankable notes at per cent int.
CD. Hyde, Auctioneer.
r. Meyer, Jr., Clerk.
WILLIAM E. WEBB,
Executor of the Peter Steihl estate.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-03-08

gagged in the considera ton of many
domestic questions of vast importance
and with foreign problems of unusual
and far reaching significance. We sub
NIT what we have done to the i'm
partial judgment of history.
Il can never forget the pleasant re-
lations which have been formed DUR
ing my service upon the floor of the
senate. I shall cherish them always
as among the most delightful memoir
les Of my life. They warrant the be-
lief that I shall have in the discharge
of the functions which devolve upon
me under the constitution the generous
assistance and kindly forbearance Of
both sides Of the chamber.
1--WE witness the majestic specta Gle
of peaceful and orderly beginning
Of an administration of national af-
fairs under the laws of free and self
governing people. We pray that
Divine favor may attend it and that
peace and progress, justice and honor
may abide with our country and our
countrymen."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-03-08
DARTITI IN SALE.

DARTITI IN SALE
state of Wisconsin County of Grant-ss
In Circuit Court.
Harriet Griswold, Joseph Kirk and Mar
celia Kirk, his wife. Charlotte Sloat, Juliet
Dye, Olga Dewey, Juliet D. Brown Nettie
E. Meyer. Richard Meyer Jr and Jeanette
G. Meyer his wife, Jessie d. Meyer, FREQ
(; Meyer and Gretchen Meyer his wife.
Plaintiffs.
Elizabeth Juliet Ellis if alive and if de-
ceased all Of her unknown heirs at law. Or
Devisees. Defendants.
Notice is hereby given that bv virtue of
an order OF sale issued out of the Circuit
Court for Grant County, Wisconsin, said
order bearing date the 20, b day of February
A. D.. 1905. will on the 9Th day of April
at one O'Clock in the afternoon of said
day. at the front door of the Court House
in the city of Lancaster in Grant County
highest and best bidder or bidders, for
to-wit:
Lots eight (s) nine (s ten nO) in block
tnlrty-four t3D Of the original plat of the
village mow city, of Lancaster. Grant
County, Wisconsin, also the north half of
lots five (5) and six 6) in block number
twenty t2O) of the second addition to the
city of Rhinelander, Oneida County, Wis
consln. The premises so described to be
SOLD separately that is to say the lands in
Grant County in one tract or parcel and
those in Onei1a County in ano Their.
Dated Sheriff's office, in the City of Ian
caster Grant County. Wis this 22nd day
OF February, A. D., 1905.
ROBERT GLENN,
Brown & Brennan, Plaintiffs Attor.!e
t. O. Address, Lancaster. Wis.
First Feb. %. Last March 20
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-03-08

There is now living at Nish, Servia,
a man who was we'll acquainted with
Lord Byron. His name is Stovan
Zikitsch, and he is 1T years old.
Though one of the oldest men living to-
day, he is wonderfully vigorous, with
clear memory, good eye-sight and
strong, hearty voice. He has much to
say of his adventures in fighting
against the Turks in his earlier years.
He took part in the war which gave
the Greeks their freedom, and he re-
calls Lord Byron as young, curly
headed Englishman much loved by the
Greeks, whose death, occurring during
the insurrection, they mourned deeply.
Lord byron has been dead eighty
years.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-03-08
L. Becker & Sons Auction Sale.

The undersigned. residing on the
Louis Becker farm, miles east oil
Lancaster and miles south of Sitter
will sell at Public Sale, commencing al
10 o'clock, on
TUESDAY, MARCH IA, 1905,
the following described property, to-
wit:
Seven head of horses-Bay team IL
years old, l bay mare Ia years old, /
brood mare 8 years old, with foal; /
black colt 3 years old, bay colt two
years old, one colt coming year old.
Thirty-fve cattle-9 milch COWS, two
3-year-old heifers, nine 2-year- olds of
which are steers, Is head of calves of
which 10 are steers, bull nearly full
blood.
So sheep, 6 brood sows, about Ia
chickens, turkeys.
Farm Observation-Disclosures binder
Mccormick corn binder, Moline check
row corn planter, Diamond gang pillow
iron beam walking pillow, harrow, Deer
ing mower, Deering hay rake, riding
or walking cultivator, low down farm
wagon, bob sled, hay rack, hog rack,
dehorning rack, buggy, big iron kettle
wheel barrow, 2 sets of double harness
forks, shovels, hoes, and many other
articles.
Hay and grain-Some oats, some
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-03-08

When Vice President Fairbanks had
been sworn in he addressed the sena-
tors as follows:
Senators: | enter upon the dis
charge of my duties of the position to
which l have been called by my coun-
trymen with grateful appreciation of
the high honor and with deep sense
of its responsibilities.
Il have enjoyed the privilege of
serving with you here for eight years.
During that period we have been en-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-03-08
Frances Big Wine Harvest.

France had a great wine harvest
in 1904, the best, in fact, with one ex-
ception, since 1875. The total produc-
ton is reported, in advance of final Of
fetal figures, at 1,743,059,650 gallons.
The Cleveland Leader wants to know
how many Americans realize even in
the dimmest fashion, what that means.
1t is the equivalent of canal Of wine
ten feet deep, 100 feet wide, and for
ty-four miles long.-LOndon Daily
Times
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-03-08
ESTATE of Samuel Rundell, deceased.
State of Wisconsin. County Court o

ESTATE of Samuel Rundell. deceased
State of Wisconsin. County Court Of
Grant County-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given. that at the general
term Of the County Court, to be held in and
for said county, at the court house in the
first Tuesday of April, A D.. 1905, being the
4th day of April 1905, at the hour of one
o'clock in the afternoon, the following mat
ter cry will be heard and considered;
administrator of the estate of Samuel
Rundell, late of the village of Livingston
deceased. for the allowance of his final &C
count as such administrator, and for the
assignment of the residue of the estate Of
said deceased according to law and for his
discharge. By order of the Court,
E. B. GOODSELL.
County Judge.
First ms. March Sth: last ms. March q.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-03-08

barley, about 4 bushels of good seed
corn, some hay and straw.
Lunch at noon.
Terms-S1o and under, cash; over $40
a years time on bankable notes. In
terest at Z per cent.
Percy A. Bishop, Auctioneer.
George Moore, Clerk.
L. BECKER & Son, Props.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-03-08
OUR DUTIES TO
OTHER NATIONS
President Roosevelt Tells of
Them in Inaugural
Address.
CONDITIONS THAT CONFRONT US
Friendship Toward Other Lands
and Justice in internal
Relations.
Free Self-Government Throughout
the World Dependent Upon the
Success of Our Nation-No
Fear of Future.
CONDITIONS THAT CONFRONT US

After President Roosevelt had ta-
ken the oath of Office he turned to the
vast audience assembled in front of
the capitol building and delivered his
inaugural address. He said:
my Fellow Citizens: No people on