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Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1905-02-14

hay could be raised without oultiva-
tion. The new ruling requires that
the final proof must show that at
least one-eight of the desert land has
been plowed and seeded. In other
words, actual tillage must be shown.
Daily letters are being received by
the local Office from the general Office
asking for additional proof in cases
where final proofs where submitted
during the last year. Many who
thought their title was completed are
thus brought before the land office
again, either to file additional af1ida-
Wits or to prepare for an appeal to the
secretary of the interior. 1t is sur
missed that there will be several such
appeals.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1905-02-14
WANT ADDITIONAL PROOF.
Important RULING Concerning Land
Entries.

Register Brassey and Receiver Ed
ridge of the q. S. land office last week
received notice from the general land
office in Washington of new ruling
concerning final proofs on desert land
entries. The ruling is one of the
most important that has been received
in the local office for many months,
and will call for new affidavit,
not only from those who intend to
prove up in the future but also from
many who have already submitted
final proofs.
uunder the rule which has been in
effect up to the present time, final
proof had to show that the necessary
water had been placed on the land,
and that crop of hay had been
raised thereon. Actual tillage of the
soil was not necessary SO long as the
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1905-02-14
RdnChers Indignant.

The ranchers of the Rock creek
bench country are up in arms over the
filing of contests against their desert
lands which they have taken up and,
in many cases, filed their final proofs
on. A meeting was called at Moore
last Saturday afternoon and about
fifty men from that part of the
country were present. They passed
some ringing resolutions and de-
nOunced those who are contesting the
lands. Most of the parties whose
lands are being confessed are old citi-
zens of that community and say that
they have strictly complied with all
of the regulations relating to the
proving up on the desert lands. An
mother meeting was called for next
Thursday evening at which time it is
expected that there will be from 100
to $50 ranchers and stockgrowers pres
ent and further action will be taken
for the protection of what they con-
slider ther just rights.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1905-02-14
FERGUS COUNTY GETS A TOUCH
OF REAL WINTER WEATHER
The Most Prolonged Spell of Cold Weather Experienced This Section
Many yearsOne Man Is Frozen Death. Another Narrowly
tscapes-The Loss Of Stock Comparatively Small.

One man frozen to death and an
other so badly frozen that he will be
marred for life is the record of the
territically cold weather which has
prevailed for about two weeks. There
have been few times in the history Of
this city when the mercury has gone
so low as it did last Saturday night
when it registered 3S degrees. Many
thermometers showed a temperature
as low as 40 degrees but 3S degrees is
probably about right. Old timers
say that for continuous spell Of bit
terly cold weather, this has been
about the worst that they can re-
member. That more fatalities have
not resulted is surprising.
The only death thus far reported
is that of Jack White. a rancher who
lived near Utica. He was found dead
In cold cabin on the ranch Of j. ID.
Waite, about five miles west of Utica
on the Judith river. Isaac McCary, a
sheep herder who is bunking in the
cabin, discovered the frozen body
about 8 O'Clock in the evening
White had evidently tried to make a
fire, but was too cold and being over
come, quickly succumbed to the ter
rible cold.
His tracks showed that he was COM
ing from his ranch but left the road
as soon as he. came in sight Of the
cabin. 1t was evidently difficult
task for him to reach the cabin as he
made very struggling path from the
road to the cabin. When McCary
discovered the body he did not at
tempt to get away that night as it
was sstorming and the cold was intense,
but as soon as possible next morning,
he informed the neighbors and author.
tiles and Sheriff Slater OF this city
was informed. Justice p. w. Korell
held an inquest over the remains yes
terday morning, the verdict being the
usual one for such cases. Undertaken
George Creel sent out coffin and the
oulAo W IAIuNC oOlIICUllAC UOAdy.
Little is known of the past life of
White as he seldom spoke of his past
career. He has been around Utica
for several years. He at first followed
the business of mining, but about five
years ago he was leadpoisoned and has
since been more or less of a cripple.
Not long ago he took up asmall ranch
near Utica and was eeking out an
existence as best he could.
That Warren Draper is alive today
Is due to piece of exceptional luck.
He had about as close a call from
freezing as man ever got through
with. About II o'clock last Saturday
morning, he left the Kendall mine for
the Horse Shoe Bar ranch, it being
his intention to follow the pipe line
over the hills. He lost his way and
wandered around the snow for ten
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1905-02-14
A CLOSE LEGAL POINT,
Attorneys Argue Right of City to
Enforce Bond Ordinance.

A fine legal point has been raised
over the refusal of the city to issue
to George CORNELL liquor license
because OF his refusal to furnish
| $1,000 bond in accordance with an Or
dinance recently passed by the city
council.
All OF tine other saloons in the city
complied with the provisions by filing
bonds which were approved by the
council but Corneill believing the
bond to be unjust, refused to file one
and as consequence, was refused a
license by the city treasurer. His at
tOrneyS, Huntoon, Worden & Smith.
petitioned the court for writ of
mandamus directed at the city clerk
and city treasurer and compelling
them to issue the license.
The cause came up before Judge
Cheadle for argument Friday morn
ing. Attorneys Huntoon and Smith
appeared for CORNELL while city attor-
ney H. L. DeKalb and attorney r..
Won Tobel argued against the issu-
ance of the writ.
The argument developed that there
is hardly an analogous case among all
of the decisions although several cases
were cited by each side bearing more
or less directly upon the issue at court.
Corneill's attorneys argued that the
ordinance transcends the police powers
of the city council while the attorneys
for the city contend that the statute
which gives the council the power to
"license and regulate" the liquor
selling business covers the ordinance
and it is therefore valid. The argu-
| mentS were concluded at noon and in
the afternoon the court took up the
authorities which were cited. The
question being rather a new one in
this state and one of the utmost i'm
portance to our city, Judge Cheadle
did not at once announce his decision
but willlV Ssefs oughinyestigation
of all Of fhe authorities. He will
probably announce his decision as soon
as he returns from Helena to which
city he was called on business yester-
day morning.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1905-02-14
MEETING OF DIRECTORS.
lewistown and Billings Mutual TEL
ephone Company Choose
Officers,

A meeting of the directors of the
Lewistown g. Billings Mutual Tele.
phone company was held in the Office
of Hilger & Busenburg last Thursday
evening and officers for the first three
months were chosen. The directors
present were f. w. Handel, of Mus
selshell, George M. Stone, George J.
Bach, David Hilger and E. 0. Busen-
burg of this city.
The following officers were chosen
David Hilger, president; f. w. Han
del, vice-president; George J. Bach,
treasurer and E. 0. Busenburg, secre-
tary. All of the officers are active
business men and the affairs of the
new company will be well looked after
by them.
Contracts are now being let for the
cutting of 1000 poles which will be
necessary in the building Of the
main line. 1t is proposed to begin
work on the line just as soon as the
poles are out and the other material
can be placed on the ground. 1t is es-
timated that the cost of building the
line will be 500 per mile. The COM
pany are planning to connect all OF
the principal points of Fergus and
northern Yellowstone counties and
before the summer is gone expect to
have one of the most cOmnlafa ipda
pendent companies in the state.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1905-02-14

hours before he was luckily found by
some men who were attracted to him
by the barking of a dog In the ten
hours, he must have walked at least
fifteen miles. The Democrat reporter
visited Draper IN his room, the second
story Of the Landt building, Sunday
evening and was given the full par
ticulavs Of his hard fight against the
awful odds of zero weather and driv-
ing snow.
when | left the Kendall mill",
said the sick man, 81 thought that it
would take but a few hours to walk
over to the Horse Shoe Bar ranch.
1t was my intention to stop there un-
TIL could strike conveyance to
Lewistown. ! was warmly clad and
1t did not occur to me that l should
have any difficulty to keep warm
while / was walking. After being out
for short while, ! commenced to get
snow blind and finally, after walking
for five or six hours, realized that l
was lost.
81 think that headed above the
ranch for which was bound. Along
in the afternoon, came to cabin.
There was all sorts of fuel in the cab
in and | thought that would light
fire, warm myself and, if necessary,
stay there until the next day. l
pulled off my gloves but my fingers
were frozen stiff and, try as | would,
| could not ignite match. finally
gave it up and then found that
could not get my gloves on. knew
that ! should quickly freeze to death
if | remained there so | struck out
again.
81 hardly knew what ! did for the
last few hours. had only sufficient
will power and consciousness to keep
walking. At times, ! think that i
| walked in circles. At last / came to
fence and thought that / would
lean up against it and rest. TO save
my life ! could not move from that
spot. Presently heard the barking
of dog and took some courage, the
dog rushed out to where was lean
ing and, thinking that someone must
be near by, halood as loudly as
possible and managed to attract the
attention of Otto Vannest and Ed.
Crowley. had walked from Kendall
to the Vannest ranch which is but
five miles from Lewistown.
''The two men carried me into the
house and did all they possibly could
for me. They telephoned to this city
for rig and was brought In about
IL o'clock"
The feet, hands and ears of Draper
are badly frozen and it may be nee
cessary to amputate at least portion
OF the left foot, although Dr. Foley
who is attending him believes that
his patient will get through In pretty
good shape.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1905-02-14

of the tunnel Is now 400 feet from the
surface and the depth increases a foot
for every foot the tunnel is driven
into the hill. One good vein of cyan.
ide ore has been encountered and the
men behind the tunnel will persist
until they strike something good or
hill
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1905-02-14
Taken Up.

AT my ranch, near Maiden, two
year-old COW with fall calf, branded
u on right ribs, crop Off left ear, un-
derbit in right. Owner can get same
by paying expenses.
j. w. DOUGHERTY.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1905-02-14

IN the house, creating a new land
district in Montana, to include Carbon
ana Yellowstone counties. with the
land Office located at Billings.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1905-02-14
New Land Office.

washington, Feb. 1O.-Represen-
tatiye Dixon today introduced a bill
The Washington times., 1905-12-30
ON THE MAKE.

Nobody is worried nowadays by the
fact that the twelfth month OF the year
Is called the tenth-December." says a
writer, ''and no doubt even the ancient
Romans soon got used 10 the anomaly
when the new year was shifted back
from March TO January, though the old
names of the months were retained.
But there was one of them who made
ingenious use of it-LIcinius. a rascaily
procurator at Lyons under Augustus.
He insisted on having certain monthly
payments made fourteen times a year,
arguing, when December, came round,
that. il was the tenth month OF the
year and there ought 10 be twelve there
must be two more 10 be accounted for"
Indianapolis News
The Washington times., 1905-12-30
VIM. G. CRAWFORD
GIVEN TWO YEARS
Sentenced to MOundsyilIe
for Postal Frauds.
APPEAL DELAYS EXECUTION
His Counsel Argues Holmes Conrad
Made Use of Improper Language
Before Jury.
APPEAL DELAYS EXECUTION

William G. Crawford. who was recent
ly convicted in Washington eourI OF
conspiracy to defraud the Government.
was today sentenced by Justice Wright
to two years Imprisonment in the peni-
tentiary at Moundsville. W. Va.
Execution Of the sentence was sus-
pended pending appeal
The action of the court was taken
after overruling a motion for a new
trial
Crawford was also convicted of pre-
Senting false voucher to the Postoffee
Department. In reference TO this. Jus
tiee Wright granted his motion for an
arrest in judgment
In passing sentence on Crawford the
court did not impose a fine.
Particular attention was called by At
torney A s Worthington. counsel for
Crawford. TO the language OF special
counsel for the Government. Holmes
conrad, in the closing argument 10 tho
jury, IN which Mr.. Holmes said Ma
ehen, who was indicted with the de-
Itnddnts, had pleaded guilty 10 the
eharSe OF conspiracy, for which Cravv.
lord was on trial. II was eontended that
the use OF TINS expression in the pres
ence or the jury was imDroper
1t was also called to the attention of
the court that Machen pleaded guilty
10 the charge in pursuance TO an agree
Ineht entered into between him and the
government that, if he did so, thirteen
other cases pending against him would
not be prosecuted.
The motions were opposed by Dis
trlct Attorney Baker and Assistant Dis
Ilct attorney Stuart Mcnamara Spec
from the city and did not participate
IN the argument
The Washington times., 1905-12-30
7. M. C. A. IS EAGER
FOR JOHN R. MOTT

John r Mott. called by the Young
Mems Christian Association it's ".:eost
prominent worker throughout the
world, and administrative head OF the
college and university Young Mems
Christian Associations in North Ameri-
ca as well as general secretary OF the
Worlds Christian Federation. will ar
rive here from New York city this
afternoon to deliver an address tonor-
row He will be the guest Of the local
association. and it's president. S. w
woodward. today and tomorrow
Mr.. Motifs visit mas been looked for.
ward to with much interest by the
Young Mems Christian Association. as
ne has not been In Washintgon for
over two years. He will be met at the
raliroac station by President Wood
ward and Secretaries z q Wilson. M
j. Jones and w. A Scott
dinner will be given in the Y. NJ.
I. a. banquet room in Mr.. Motifs honor
tonight By the Associations directors.
the fokeworkers." and the Volunteer
League He is expected TO address
them on foreign work OF the association.
His main address. however. wiz be de-
livered at $3.50 p. m. tomorrow at the
Belasco Theater.
Mr. Mott has toured the world three
times in the interests Of the association.
and is the author OF strategic Points
In the Worlds Conquest" which bears
an Introduction by the late Benjamin
Harrison.
The Washington times., 1905-12-30

Geary wavered under great pressure.
and then issued q pardon for both men.
During the remainder of his career
Yerkes was an expIoiter. promoter.
street car railway and subway builder.
manipulator of gas stocks in Chica go,
financier, almost ANYTHING in the busi-
ness line. His energy was phenomena
his foresight. shreWdness and daring
high above the average.
Transferring his Office to Chicago. he
became identified with the Widener-Ei-
kins-Dolan interests and led their
forces in the savage battle for the con-
troll of the street car system.
In Trouble in Chicago.
For his conduct Of these several cam
paigns Yerkes again fell under the fire
of public criticism. but not with such
serious results as before. The history OF
his transactions was startling enough,
but il was never wholly revealed.
Securing advance information og the
embarrassment OF Jay Cooke. and APP
pretending the effect OF that eminent
hnancier's failure upon all securities, he
sold enormous short interests AZ the
market figures, and emerged from these
immensely rich.
Tirlng OF Chicago and looking for
still more worlds 20 conquer, Mr.
Yerkes went 20 London in 1900 and per-
fccted his arrangements 20 obtain a
charter for the electric tram-way and
an underground system. This was his
last notable work, and he had $4,000.
600 pledged TO him as a starting fund.
He meanwhile moved his family TO
New York-Fifth avenue and Sixty
eighth streets-where he had a splen-
did mansion beautifully furnished and
nd tsrffl l
brac and paintings.
TO secure the London franchises he
had to overcome the Pierpont Morgan
interests which were hostile TO his
projects. but this he did after a hard
battle
The Washington times., 1905-12-30
Scope of Investigation.
Hill Wished To Appear
Before The Committee

ALBANY. y Y. Dec 30.-JuSt how
III David 3. Hill Is nobody but himself
and his doctor know, and they won't
tell For two months he has kept TO
himself in Woiferts Roost. seeing only
a few chosen friends.
He has not been at his law Office since
November. He dad not leave his house
to vote. but in view of political cond-
tons this omission need not be charged
entirely 10 ill-health.
Attempts TO gee Mr.. Hill and talk
with him about his health have met
with no success. Inquiries made of the
house steward ELECTED the following an
SWer.
oh. yes; he's all right He's up and
around. lie viii be out in a few daVs
May ] see Mr.. Hill?' queried the re-
porter.
Who are you2" asked the steward
The Washington times., 1905-12-30
PRESIDENT SENDS
FITzSINhONS A LETTER
Sorry for His Defeat by O'Brien and
Wished Him Better Luck
Next Time.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. Dec. 30.-AI-
though still melancholy over the deser-
zion of his wife, Bob FitzsimmOns was
given some cheer today in a letter which
he received from President Roosevelt.
The President, who was always an ad-
mirer of FitzsimmOns, informed the
Cornishman that he was sorry for his
defeat by O'Brien and wished him better
luck in the future Fitz was so elated
over the letter that he showed it 10
every person he came in contact with.
Fitz was particularly touched by the
Presidents reference of his having
fought over 100 battles in which he was a
victor and has always fought on the
square.
FItz wired the President lengthy tel
egram thanking him for his sympathy.
The Washington times., 1905-12-30

Continued from First Page.)
mlttee's counsel. into line. He has done
MS work fairly and honestly, and of
that there can be no question. | do
not care 20 discuss what the political
consequences Will be. where the two
United states Senators. and the chair
man or the state committee of this
state as well as a host of lesser poll
ucians. are involved. In the future. cor
poratlons with wrong intent must reck-
on on men Ike Hughes" "
Scope of Investigation.
The investigation has brought to the
surface questionable financial dealings
involving the funds OF widows and or
phans. The story Of the financial mis-
doings OF the trustees of policyhoIders'
money Is now well known and the con-
sequences are already falling fast Pres
idents of two Of the three big Insurance
companies have resigned and are hrok-
en- down physically. one of them men
tally, while a third Is on the point of
resigning.
Some there are VINO are recovering
their health ia foreign climes. and dis
tant States. The climatic condition OF
New York viii be better after today
The Washington times., 1905-12-30
COLLEGE OF opToMETRY.

A certificate of the Incorporation OF
the National College or Optometry has
been filed with the recorder Of deeds OF
the District Degrees OF proficiency viii
be granted persons VINO complete two
courses OF prescribed study. either By
personal attendance or by correspond
ence. The incorporatOrs are E w Nc
Cormick. 3. T. 7. Kretscnmann. r. S
Donaldson, 5. A. Terry. and George
NJ. Shaffer
The Washington times., 1905-12-30
CENTRAL HIGH ALUMNI
TO DANCE THIS EVENING

The Alumni Association Of Central
High school viii entertain its mem
bers and friends with adnce at
Rauseher's this evening
brief business meeting Will bs
held before the dance. at which il is
expected steps Will De taken toward
a more effective organization of the
association.
The Washington times., 1905-12-30

gregatlon. after which Simon Wolf de-
hVered an address, wherein he drew a
graphic contrast between the condition
OF the Jews here and in less-favored
countries.
Rabbi Simon concluded the commemo-
rative addresses. His theme was THE
Young Men and Women OF the Washing
ton Jewish Congregation. He pointed
out the work that their fathers had
done Sor them, setting forth the duty
which Thereby devoived upon them. ap-
pealing 10 their nobler natures TO live so
as 20 prove worthy OF their heritage
The Hebrew Congregation has occu-
pied the present site as a place of
worship for nearly forty years The
present temple has been built about ten
years.
The Washington times., 1905-12-30
DISTINGUISHED MEN
AT JUBILEE SERVICE
Interesting Addresses Were Delivered by Able Speakers
at the Fifty Anniversary Celebration Last Night
of Washington Hebrew Congregation

Special services, followed by addresses
by distinguished men. were held at the
Eighth Street Temple last night in con-
nection with the jubilee celebration com
memorating the fftieth anniversary of
the founding of the Washington Hebrew
Congregation.
The speakers of the evening were Vice
President Fairbanks, District Commis-
sioner Henry l.. West, and Hon. Simon
Wolf. The services were conducted by
Rabbis Louis Stern and Abram Simon
l. l. Blout, president of the congre-
cation. introduced the speakers and
made the address Of welcome TO the
members of the congregation and their
families.
Rabbi Stern spoke briefly to his con-