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Most Tireless of E rds.

Of all the strange creatures seen by travellers not the least interesting is the wandering albatross This great feathered wanderer, sometimes meas uring seventeen feet from tip to tip of his wings, will follow a ship for days at a time. Some travellers and sailors declare that they have seen a particu- lar bird fly for weeks at a time with out resting.
 The albatross has always been bird of mystery and in ancient times the people believed that these unwearying seabirds were the companions of the Greek warrior Diomedes, who were said to have been changed into birds at the death of their chief.
 Though the superstition about the killing of an albatross bringing bad luck is only foolish one, it has served a useful purpose for many years in preventing the slaughter of these beau tiful and gallant birds-the sailors friends and the landsmens wonder. Up in dreary Kamtchatka, that outlying part of Siberia which cuts into the north Pacific, the natives, never having heard of the superstition about the al- batross catch him and eat him. But his flesh makes such poor food that, after all, the legend may be said to hold good, for he is indeed in bad luck who has to make a meal of it.
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High Chimney of Steel.

W. W. Christie, in the Engineering News, reports the following as among the high steel chimneys in the United States: Nichols Chemical Company, Brooklyn, N. T., BIO feet high, 35 feet in diameter at oase, 12 feet at top; Pennsylvania Salt Company, Ntarona, Pa-, 225 feet high, 10 feet fiue diam eter; Maryland Steel Company, Spar rows Point, Md, two chimneys, each 225 feet high and 13 feet inside diam eter. It is noteworthy that all these are at metallurgical plants. Also, the highest two brick chimneys are at metallurgical plants, the old Grant shelter at Denver, Coio., and the works of the Orford Copper Company at Constable Hook, New York harbor, each of these being about $50 feet in height
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Coal Mine Has q Chapel.

One of the most remarkable places of worship in the world is the Miners chapel in Myndd Mingdd colliery, Swansea, Wales, where for more than fifty years the workers have each morning assembled for worship.
 This sanctuary is situated close to the bottom of the shaft. The only light is that obtained from a solitary Davy safety lamp hung over the pull pit from the ceiling, and the oldest miner in the colliery is generally cho- sen to officiate.
 It is the custom in some other places for coal miners to gather together at meal times for prayer meetings and the like, but it is said that this is the only instance where a special apart ment is fitted out in coal mine as a chapel.
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ewoLANpLIkes AMERICAN wAYs
Workshops Revolutionized by Intrs- duction of Methods in Vogue Here.


 In recent report United States Consul Halstead at Birmingham, En- gland, thinks he is justified in saying that the British manufacturing indus try is being rebuilt on American sys- tens.
 If an investigation could be made of the establishments in that country which are now working under Ameri- can influence in one way or another the results would be surprising, MT. Halstead opines. In the district cov- cred by Consul Halstead he can name q great number of Americans who are at work in British shops and who are engaged in the introduction of Ameri- can methods.
 In number of other cases the shops are presided over by young men who have been sent to the United States and there have absorbed the spirit and methods of the American establish ments. Then again during the last few years there nas been an army of visit OlS lO luc ODlttN III thO SA'oPS of delegations from associations of En- glish manufacturers, all of whom have brought back some American notions, while yet reluctant to acknowledge the leadership of America in this respect.
 Mr. Halstead cites number of cases of the importation of American labor into that country, particularly in the iron trade, and in some of these cases the innovation was found to be such a desirable one that the men were the means of bringing others from the country around Pittsburg.
 The consul adds, however, "as a warning to any adventurous Amerl' cans who may think all the above promising, 1 may say that no Ameri' can workmen appearing at even those works would be engaged. If Americans are wanted in any capacity in any En- glish industry the employers prefer to select and import their own men.
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Considerate of Her Church.

Private" John Allen relates how a colored preacher of a town in Missis- sippi, just across the border from Alabama, was called upon to visit the locality last mentioned to administer to an aged negro supposed to be In dying condition.
 When he had afforded the desired religious consolation, the minister. eN- pressed surprise that the family had not summoned local aid.
 "Why didn't you folks send fo' yo' own minister" asked he. T under stands dat you is Baptists. Pse a Methodist"
 Well, sah," explained the old mans wife, de doctah he said de disease was infeckchus."
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He Would Like to Know.

A Japanese of an inquiring turn of mind has recently addressed a note to the Village Improvement Society of South Orange, N. J. The subject of his investigation is one that is fa- miliar to most parts of the world, but TO doubt the community of which the inquiry is made will feel flattered by this evidence of it's popularity.
 The honorable of the South Oranges are asked in what way they rid them- selves of him the much troublesome mosquito? How do they approach him in his house among the reeds and marshes, so as to remove him effec- tually from the dangers that he does to people of good minds whose skins he must puncture? All this I would like so much to know.
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PRESIDENTS DAILY ROUTINE.
How Mir. Roosevelt Spends His Time
 from Rising Until Retiring.


 from Rising Until Retiring.
 President Roosevelt rises regularly at 7:3O o'clock each morning. He sometimes takes stroll in the White House gardens before breakfast, to which he sits down at S:30. He eats hearty meal.
 About 9:15 the President walks briskly across from the White House, to his office. He receives Secretary Loeb at 9:30, and quickly disposes of the mail at hand and dictates what ever letters or cablegrams he desires to send.
 At 10 o'clock he begins receiving visitors, and this continues, except on cabinet days, unintermittently until 1:15 o'clock. The President is then Der.
 At 1:30 he returns to the White House for luncheon, which is served at o'clock. The President invariably has several guests at luncheon.
 After the midday meal on ordinary days the President spends a half hour or more with his family on the south portico of his residence or else goes to his library to read. When matters of importance are on hand, he returns to the executive offices and spends an hour there.
 About 4:30 he goes riding or driving or plays tennis. Dinner is served at 7:3O. Usually the President entertains a prominent visitor or official at this meal and in conversation with him an hour or more is spent after dinner.
 The President goes to bed regularly about II o'clock, or not later than mid night.-Wash;ngto Times.
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Difficulties ofAuthorship.

Struggling Author-Eldora, can't you keep that baby quiet for about two min utes? His yells are enough to drive one wild.
 Wife-No, I can't. I've got to finisE the dishes, and knead the bread, and mend Tommy's clothes.
 Struggling Author-Well, anyhow, you can make Johnny and sis stop their racket, and close the windows so there won't be so many smells coming in from the neighbors, and lock the doors so those heartless bill collectors can't get in tc annoy me. Pm writing an article on "How to Be Happy, Though Poor"
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She Had Faith iIi Him.


 "You spent a lot of time and money trying to get elected, didn't you?" said the wife of the candidate who also ran.
 T did," he admitted.
 And you didn't carry your own ward"
 q didn't"
 "Nor your own precinct?'
 "No."
 "Well, although the evidence seems to be against you, don't consider you in the has-been class. still have faith in your ability to carry something" "I'm glad to hear you say so." And I'm going to give you chance to make good. Just vacate that easy chair for about five minutes and see If you can't carry a couple of buckets of coal up from the cellar."-Chicago Daily News.
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HoW'S This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
 F J CHENEY & CO.,, Toledo, O. = We, the undersigned, have known F J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by his firm.
 WALDING, KINNAN MARVIN,
 Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter- nally acting directly upon tho blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 75c. DOT bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
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s You Can Get Aliens Foot Ease FREE

Write Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy, NY, for a
 free Sample of Aliens Foot-Ease. It cures sweating, hot, swollen, aching feet. It makes new or tight Shoes easy. A certain cure for Corns. Ingrowing Nails and Bunions. Al Drug gists sell it. 25c. Don't accept any substitute.
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ApgrayarIng Man.

q don't see how you can find fault with him."
 "Why not?"
 Because he's man who is really without a fault"
 That's just it; that's his worst fault"
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Willing to Help

"Who is that man7 What do you want7" called the sleepy man.
 "'Sh! Keep quiet If you value your life," hissed the burglar. Its only money I'm after"
 "Wait minute and I'll get up and help you hunt for it."
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What Worried Her.

By Heck, Maria, almost lost my temper two or three times tellin' that blamed lightnin' rod agent what l thought of him."
 "Yes, know you did, Hiram, but what worried me the most was that every little while 1t seemed as if you was goin' to lose them new teeth you got day before yistaday."
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A Daily Assistant.

Friend-Does your wife assist you any in your work? often see her at your desk.
 Humorist-Y-e-s, she goes over all write, and burns up all my jokes about wives.
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CITC Permanently Cured. No Ats or nev' tlbO ousness after first days use of pr. Kune's Great Nerve Restorer. Send for FREE s2.D0 trial bottle and treatise DIR. R. H. KLINE, Ltd, g31 Arch St., Phila' ielphia. Pa
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Cause and Effect.

He-Lightning is evidently manipu- lated by woman's hand.
 She-Why do you think so?
 He-Because it seldom strikes twice in the same place.
Holbrook argus., 1905-02-18

Piso's Cure is good cough med1- cine. It has cured coughs and colds for forty years. At druggists. 25 cents
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TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.

TO CURE A COCD TN ONE ONT'
 Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tab lets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E. w. Groves sig nature is on each box. 25 cents.
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Altarnata Rulera.

Alternate Rulers. Singleton-Who rules the house you or your wife?
 Wedderly-Neither. The baby and my wife's mother take turns at 1t.
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Not q Grave Error.

Not Grave Error. Druggist-I'm afraid made . mds- take in filling that prescription you gave DeSmyth last week. Doctor-Why do you think sol Druggist-I hear he is getting bet ter.
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Easily Arranged.

Easily Arranged. George won a hat betting with papa"
 "Yes."
 And papa said George could have Emeline if he'd call 1t square. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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Hoods SarS0p0ril0
Hoods y0rSdp0riH0

Is thoroughly good medicine. Begin to take it TODAY. Get HOODS.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1905-01-24
State Legislatures Have Been Busy
During the Past Week Confer
Vi. ring Senatorial Togas.
MISSOURI REPUBLICANS BOLT
In Joint Session They Fail to Stand
by the Caucus Nominee, TX.
Nledrin Diaus.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Jan. 17.--Thos
Is. Niedringhaus Of St. LOUIS, the re-
publican caucus nominee, today re-
celved q majority Of the votes cast ir
both houses, in separate session, fo,
United States senator to succeed
Francis M. Cockrell. The vote stood
Us follows: Senate Cockrcll, %; Me.
dringhaus, III. House -Niedringhaus
10; Cockrcll, IS; kercns, l.; Bittin.
ger, l.
Tomorrow tho election will be rati.
lied by both houses in Joint session.
After Niodrlnghaus had boon placed
in nomination, Representative Grace
Of St. Louis, who had presented the
resolution calling for the investiga-
tion OF Nieufinghaus, rose and said:
n dare to do all that becomes Il man.
Ia behalf of Col. r. G. Kerens and
his gallant friends, take pleasure il
secondlng the nomination Of Thomas
Il. Nledringhaus."
jefferson City, Jan, Il. The ballot tc-
day for United States senator resulted
as follows: Nicdringhaus, 80; Cockrell,
81; kcrcns, B; scattering, q. No cleo
tion. ....-.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1905-01-24
TROUBLES OF the IRISH.
An Effort Being Made to Relieve
Terrible Condition of Peasants

Dublin, Jan. 1.-THE Grand Orange
lodge of Ireland has adopted the fol-
lowing resolution:
THAT the Grand Orange lodge of
Ireland, believing that deyolution is
merely another name for home rule.
strongly protests against any attempt
to weaken the union between this
country and Great Britain, and repu
dates In the most unreserved manner
the action of so-called unionists in
identifying themselves with the men,
bers Of the Irish Reform association" !"
Speaking In Dublin at a gathering
Of the Ireland branch of the United
Irish league, John Redmond said that
the Gaelic league was doing noble
work for the country, and that he
had always regarded it as compli-
mentary to the political movement.
He would deplore the existence OF any
friction between them.
Addressing meeting of national
lists at Templeboy, Mr.. Redmond said
that the problem Of the west of Ire
land was only now beginning to be
understood painfully and slowly in
England. There were rich lands in
Connanght, but they were occupied
with cattle ranches which were in the
hands OF q few men, while the whole
population Of the congested district
was huddled on the fringes Of bog and
mountain From these wretched pco-
pie the shadow Of famine was never
absent. The persecution which had
driven them from the rich lands had
been created and maintained with
calIous cruelty by English rule. The
only effective remedy for this state Of
affairs would De TO sweep the unecon-
omical holdings out OF existence.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1905-01-24
DOES THE SALOON PAy?"
Important Topic Ably Discussed by
the Rev. Henry QuiCkenden,

The topic, ''Does the Saloon Pay?n
was discussed at the Presbyterian
church last Sunday evening by the
pastor, Rev. Henry Quickenden. The
following is partial report of the
address:
"This discussion is pertinent to the
assertion that "a wide open town
makes business good" We grant the
assertion if the increased business re-
ferred to is that of the saloonkeeper.
the jailer, the hospital, the poor
house and the undertaken. We sub
nit that the facts prove the contrary
If it is meant that the business of the
grocer, the lumberman and the cloth
Ter is increased by the wide open
town. The recent restrictions of the
city council ought to receive the loyal
support OF every patriotic citizen. re-
gardless of party affiliations.
'Does it pay the patron of the drink
shop? Two hundred thousand dollars
was the amount Appropriated by
business men as having passed through
Lewlstown saloons last year. What
have patrons to show for their ex-
penditure? Has their health been in
creased, their property appreciated?
Some can show blood, tears, rags and
degradation. With that 100000 in
one year we could build six handsome
public buildings-churches, libraries
or gymnasiums, and with $4,000 we
could meet our Lewistown school
deficit that now threatens the closing
OF educational privileges to hundreds
OF our coming citizens. Ten thousand
to run all of the churches of the town,
100000 to run the saloons. Where is
the 'value received" from the sa-
looms?
Does it pay the man who sells gro
cerles or clothing or lumber? Superb
clal observers say it does. Let us see.
DO the men who spend the $500, 900 in
saloons have it to spend for the above
necessities? You reply that the two
hundred men dependent upcn the sa-
loon business have it to spend. But
can that even in a small measure
compensate for the loss of custom
from the far greater number of possi-
Ole patrons, and debt payers who have
dumped their earnings in the saloons
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1905-01-24
SMALLPOX FATALITIES,
Many Victims in Billings of the
Dread Disease.

Billings, jan. lS.-Dr. Tuttle, of the
state board OF lealth, was Gale 10
Billings this morning to investigate
the death of Mrs. Charles Gfei chel,
VINO died Tuesday morning. A dis
pute had arisen among the local ply
siclans regarding the cause Of her
death, the health officers pronouncing
the disease of hemorrhagic nature,
whlle other physicians insisted hat it
was smallpox. Dt. Tuttle decided
positively that Mrs. Gretchel did NOT
die of smallpox.
one new case was reported today
ana one death occurred last night
FRANK Sawyer. of north Tweliy-sixth
street. Seven deaths have occurred
up TO the present time.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1905-01-24
knights of PythidS and Rathb0ne
Sisters Begin New Lodge Year
With Happy Occasion.
DANCING FOLLOWS LODGE WORK
Musical Program and Splendid SUP
per Help to Make the Evening a
Pleasant One.

The knights of Pythias and the
auxiliary order, the Rathbone Sisters
held joint public installations in theil
lodge room in the Electric building
last Thursday evening. 1t was one
OF the most pleasant occasions Of the
kind ever attended in this city, and
the two hundred or more lodge men,
bers and guests present thoroughly
enjoyed the evening.
Edward Brassey was chairman of the
evening and performed the duties of
that position in hisu sual happy man.
ner. The installation services were
impressive. Mrs. j. l.. Mears was in
stalling officer for the Rathbone Sis
ters. j. L. Mears was installed chan.
cellor commander of the Knights for
the coming year, and Mrs. John B.
Rltch will occupy the highest place in
the Rathbone Sisters order for the
coming term, that Of excellent chief.
The names of the other officers who
were installed have been previously
given in this paper.
Following the installation ceremon-
les an attractive musical program was
rendered. Prof. Race and Mrs. Du-
Clos rendered several beautiful selec-
tions and W. Fl. Smith delighted the
crowd with two guitar selections.
Prof. SillOWay gave a number of nv
cellent stereopticon views of local
scenes and members of the two lodea;
under whose auspices the evenings
entertainment was given.
An elegant lunch was served at the
conclusion of the musical program
and after the lunch dancing became
the order Of the evening and contin-
ued until early in the morning.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1905-01-24
PLAY was A SUCCESS.
Homc Talent ProaaCtion at Opera
House Wei; Received.

The production Of tho melo-drama,
.'The Blue and the Cray" in Culver's
hall Tuesday and Wednesday even
ings by a company Of home talent was
success in every particular. Prof.
Silloway had the play in charge and
the entire success OF the play was due
largely to his energy and good man.
agement.
Every seat In the house was taken
Tuesday night when the curtain went
up. The cast was we'll selected and
each part was performed in u credit
able manner. AS Dlcdrich, the
dutchman, Prof Silloway was un-
donbtedly the star. Harry Boggs play
cd the part OF Teddy, tho Irish re-
cruit, In u worthy manner while Her.
bert 3illoway took the part OF Harry
Pearson, tha hero of the plot, in ex-
cellent manner. Roy =. Ayers as
Colonel st. Leon and Charlie Grupe
as John Harkcr, the oyerseer OF tho
ST. Leon plantation each won tho fav-
Or Of the audience. The difficult part
OF Maud ST Leon wrs played in a
most effective manner by Miss Corol-
lee Phillips. The natural eloeution-
ary talent which Miss Phillips pos
sesses enabled her to bring out this
part to excellent advantage. Miss
Orpha Noble made first class Polly
Prim and gave the part just this
right amount OF spirit to mako tho
audienc, enjoy it. Miss Theta Dough-
erty Llaye1 the part OF Mrs. st. Leon
in painstaking and pleasing manner.
Archie Farnham covered himself with
glory in the manner in whicl, he play
ed the part OF Uncle Ned, the old
darkey. John Phillips made Il good
guerilla officer and Ralph Iavenner,
as the faithful friend OF Harry Pear
son manifested dramati; ability.
A half dozen OF the high school boys
who did duty Us guerilla soldiers wero
always on the ri5lt spit al tho right
time. The pickaninnics made a hit
with their singing and dancing Tom
Stout had the part of Flank Duncan,
the william who receives his just de-
scrts in the last scene. The play was
given Wednesday night and the house
was once more crowded. About S135
was realized above all expenses and
the money will be devoted largely to
paying the expenses of the high school
athletic team while they are training
for the state meet in the spring.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1905-01-24
Revival MEETINGS,

The revival meeting started by the
Christian Workers Union in their
mission room on the corner of First
avenue and Main street, near the
opera house, has surely received the
approval of God. Since their evan
gelist, Miss Emma Baller, arrived,
fifteen persons have been converted
and twenty-four sanctifed. Their
room was overcrowded and Brother
Winters invited them to go to his
church and continue there. They ac-
cepted the invitation and Miss Baller
spoke to a crowded house Sunday
night. We anticipate a wonderful
outpouring of the Spirit in the saving
of souls and sanctifying of believers.
just aWord OF explanation regarding
their mission, its objects and work.
1t is not the Volunteers or Salvation
Army which are separate organiza-
tions from the church, but body of
Christians from any or all denomina-
lions who have consecrated their lives
ana all to Christ and have burning
desire TO save the lost, conducting
services every night, making special
effort to reach those who do not for
any reason attend church, to assist
the poor and needy spiritually and
temporarily. 1t is supported by volun-
tary contributions. They invite the
cooperation of all who are anxious for
the bettering of mankind morally.
temporarily and spiritually. If any
further information is desired call on
the superintendent, NJ. L. Thomson.
at rear OF mission room, corner First
avenue and Main street, or address
Box 1858, Lewistown, Mont.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1905-01-24
EicF FRIDGE AND liEMENWAY,

indianapolis, Ind, Jan. l7.-Tho
two branches of tho Indiana legisIa.
turo today voted separately for United
States senator. Senator Albert J.
EpTeTld8a O943a9o9 himself and Rel
reScnl1tiYe James a, ilemenway, ot
Boonville, TO succeed Vice President
elect Charles w. Fairbanks, received
the unanimous vote of the republican
members, who are in u large majorit, .
The minority cast their votes fer
John W. Kern OF indianapolis und
benjamin j.. ohtyely of South Bend.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1905-01-24
TIE CONTEST IN WASHINGTON.

Olympia, WASH, Jan. l-.-On Tic
first balot for United States senate !
In the Washington legislature t.. @
ballots in The senate and house sep;
rately wcro us follows: Addison e.
Foster OF Tacoma, 43; Charles Sweent y
Of Spokane, u; Samuel Piles OF Seat
tie, 32; John l.. Wilson, Seattle, L.;
Wesley l.. jones, North Yakima, {;
Samuel G. Cosgroye, poneroy, S; Geo.
Turner, (dem.,, Spokane, {. Nc-,s-
sary to choice, 90.