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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-07-14
Roosevelt on Chinese immigration.

Oyster Bay, July 13.-Immigration
to the United States and its relation
to the labor problem, formed the sub
ject of conference this afternoon be-
tween the president and two of the
important leaders of organized labor,
Samuel Gompers of Washington and
James Duncan, of Quincy, Mass, the
president and one of the vice presi.
dents of the American Federation OF
Labor
The conference was devoted partic
ularly to a consideration of the order
recently issued by the president re
garding the enforcement of the Chi
nese exclusion law. An impression has
been gained by many members of labor
organizations that the order, to an ex
tent at least, let down immigration
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-07-14
GIVEN SHARE
OF PROFITS
LEWISTOWN TELEPHONE GENER.
Gus WITH EMPLOYEES IN oP.
GRATING DEPARTMENT.

The first year of little profit shar-
ing plan inaugurated by the Lewis
town Telephone company ended this
week, when each employe in the op-
Grating department who had been
with the company for year received
a share of the company,s profits for
the past twelve months. Altogether,
the sum so distributed, was consider
able one, and while the amount each
of the employees received was mod
est one, the dividend made the re-
cipients very happy.
President Wars Scheme.
The profit sharing scheme .originat-
ed with President Austin w. War;,
who realizes fully how largely the sue
cess of the business rests with those
in the operating department. To show
appreciation of their efforts, as well
as to encourage them, this plan was
adopted. Mr.. War; says the result
has justified him, and the plan will be
followed again during the present year.
Is Something Unique.
Although profit sharing is not new
and has been adopted by some of the
largest enterprises in the world
among them the United States Steel
company, there are comparatively few
concerns that have given it trial
and if there is another corporation in
Montana that has adopted it, the fact
has not been made public. Mr.. War;
believes that the expenditure in this
case has really been a profitable one
from business point of view, in
bringing about more efficient service
"a natural result when the employe
understands that he or she is sort
of partner, no matter on how small
a scale, in the business.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-07-14
Search for a Fanatic.

lola, July 13.-Two hundred armed
men, under the direction of Sheriff
Richardson, started a search of the
country around lola today for c. il.
Melvin, the temperance fanatic, who
has been in hiding since the destruc-
tion of the three lola saloons by dy.
Mantle, and who is believed still to
have in his possession a great guam
tity of dynamite with which he threat
ened to cause destruction. Many cit
liens have joined in the chase, which
soon developed into an excited man
hunt.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-07-14
All Quiet in Manchurja,

London, July i3.-The Japanese cor
respondent of the Daily Telegraph at
Moji. Japan, discussing the advent of
the rainy season in Manchuria. says:
Now is the time for activity, but,
from whatever cause, whether in the
expectation of the coming downpour
or for other reasons, there is lull at
the front"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-07-14
After the Mutineers.

st. Petersburg, July 12.-The gov
eminent will commence regular pro.
ceedings for the extradition of the
crew of the Kniaz Potemkine as or
dinary criminals. In the diplomatic
exchanges on the subject the Russian
foreign Office pointed out that Rou-
mania's promise to give the mutineers
an asylum was made before Rouman.
ia had been apprised of other crimes
committed by the Russian sailors.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-07-14
Russians Fear Another Mutjnv,

Reval, European Russia, July 49,
Being apprehensive of a mutiny, the
authorities here have ordered the sail
ors of the Russian cruisers Minnie
and Kreml to be relieved of their
arms. Serious discomfort has been
manifested among the crews of the
warships owing to the quality of the
food supplied. The officer who is held
responsible for this state of affairs
has been placed under arrest.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-07-14
NEGRo's BLOODY DEED.
Murders Twelve People Who Were on
Sailing Vessel.

New Orleans, July pa shocking
story of murder, with robbery as the
motive, was brought to this city to-
day by Captain Hans Holm, of the
Norwegian fruiter Brattan, which
plies between New Orleans and Hon.
duras ports. 1t was confirmed by the
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-07-14
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.

Mons P. Tiegen, the Grass Range
woolgrower, is in the city today.
Miss Marion Wilson, of New York
City, arrived here last evening to
spend the summer with her sister,
Mrs. George w. Canon.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-07-14
WOOL INTERESTS OF THE GREAT JUDITH COUNTRY

bars SO far as Chinese are concerned.
The president assured his callers,
however, that no such construction
properly could be placed on the order.
and that he was just as vigorously
opposed to the admission to this coun.
try of Chinese coolies as they could
be-
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-07-14
WHISKEY GUlCH FIRE.

Hoist is Destroyed Through Work Of
an incendiary.
Special to the Argus.
Gilt Edge, July 14.-The hoist at
the Whiskey Gulch mines was destroy
ed by fire last night, the loss appar.
emily being total. 1t will reach from
$4,000 to $4,000 probably, as there was
a large lot of tools in the house. The
origin of the fire is unknown, but 1T
is supposed to have been the work
of an incendiary.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-07-14
to plead. 1t is the general impress
sion that the case will never go to
Breeds Plead Not Guilty.

trial.
Breeds Plead Not Guilty.
Jack Gardipee and Roger Buson
two of the breeds held to the district
court this week by Justice of the Peace
Mcfarland on charge of killing a
steer belonging to Asbridge & Bat.
tams. in the bad lands country, were
arraigned and pleaded not guilty. Their
trial was set for July ~.
Bright Against Lamb.
--.e civil case of John L. Bright
against Frank Lamb was then taken
up, the plaintiff being represented by
Frank E. Smith and the defendant
byHuntoon, Worden & Smith. The
action is brought to recover $125 on
promissory note. There is chance
that the case will be settled today
without going to the jury.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-07-14

II you would get all the news reao
the Argus
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-07-14
First in a lono Time

This is the first accident of any
consequence that has occurred on the
Montana railroad in long time. ow-
ing to the care always exercised by
the train crews, and the company has
reason to congratulate itself that this
wreck did not result far more serious
ly. Everything possible that could be
done for the convenience of the be
lated passengers was attended to.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-04-13
CITY DADS CHOSEN
Mondays Election Was a SpIr-
tied Contest.
TROUBLE FOLLOWS VOTE
Claim Made that Mayor and
Recorder Elect Can
not Qualify.

The annual election Of city officers
was held at the city hall last Monday
and although the battle Of ballots Was
warmly waged the day passed on quiet
ly with neither riot nor bIoodshed.
The contest was warmeet around the
heads OF the candidates for mayor and
recorder there being two candidates for
these Offices while for treasurer but one
ma me had been placed on the ticket.
Another candidate announced himself
In the morning inst 10 complete the
ticket and make the general contest
more interesting all around. Ten Eames
appeared on the ballot for councIlmen
with elk TO elect so the voter had con-
siderable material 10 choose from. Fol.
lowing is the list Of candidates with the
vote received by each, the names first
appearing being those Of the candidates
elected:
Mayor. W. snover. 20; ]. +. Rel.
sacher. IL.
Recorder. ii. Horner, 90; W. A.
Good win, 10.
Treasurer--Arthur schilling, 70; J.
II. Downing, II. (Mr. Downing's name
WAS not printed on the hallot.)
Conncllmen--Edward Dunn, 93; s A.
Paitison, SS; N. Farnsworth, 80; Q. o..
Portwood. "a; John Jackson, 20; {. b.
Barker, 66; Tom Price, 80; A. s. HoIlen,
81; Geo. Berry, AZ; James Ramsay, %.
s. NJ. Campbell and Frank KsrgI each
received one vote, their names not be-
ing on the ballot.
The vote on bonding the city for $780,.
600 for the improvement Of the munich
pal water system carried by a vote Of
S5 to IL.
There was more excisement aud feel
lng over ths election Tuesday morning
than the day before, II having bsen dis
covered that provision OF the new city
charter requires residence OF two years
in the city to render man eligible to
the Office Of mayor and 1t was charged
that Mr.. Showers actual residence here
came little within that period. 1t was
also charged that Mr.. Horner. who was
elected recorder was not eligible not
having enjoyed residence of one year
within the city limits, II being said that
he had in the past been afflicted with
the homestead habit in some outlying
precinct. Considerable feeling was
worked up over the matter and the end
is not yet. Truly u big, bustling, busi-
mess town like Condor, has troubles Of
its own about election time.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-04-13
Street Services.

Condor witnessed new departure In
religious work this week when a num-
Der OF church people, headed by Rev.
Richard Brown, appeared on Main street
at 7:S0 Monday evening, and held a
short devotional service. The evening
was clear and in spite Of the chilly air a
crowd soon gathered and listened with
respectful attention to what the evange-
lists had to cay. A song or two were
sung, a word OF prayer offered and then
In q short address Rev. Brown present.
ed the simple gospel story to his audi
tors. He is pleasing and forceful
speaker and the respectful hearing ac-
corded him by the crowd OF men, many
OF whom had not, perhaps, listened to a
sermon in months or even years, was,
perhaps, a higher tribute than any COM
mendation he might receive from a cul-
tured congregation OF professed chris
tians. Mr.. Eads, a Young man who re-
sides and works in this city, followed
him with few works of testimony for
his savior and after another song and a
short PRAYER the meeting adjourned. A
similar service WAS held Tuesday even.
ing and another is announced for to-
morrow evening.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-04-13

One of the most important real estate
deals made In this county for some time
was closed few days ago by the firm OF
Bowermsn h Shower for the sale Of the
W. A. Townsend & Son ranch in May
vile precinct. The place contains 5000
acres and the price was $4,000. A lot
Of live stock, farming implements etc,
we're also sold at the same time and to
the same party to the amount of $4,000
making the entire transaction amout to
$45, 900. The purchaser is A. A. Hop
per, Of Spokane. Messrs. Bowerman &
Snover advertise their list of farm lands
In Spokane and eastern papers and seem
to have no difficulty in finding buyers
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-04-13

A. ?. Rose and A. &. Adams, repre-
senting the Western Historical Publish.
ing Co., of Spokane, are here gathering
historical data for the new History Of
Central Oregon which will soon be pub.
lished by that firm. The gentlemen
ex pect to remain in Condor for several
weeks.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-04-13

A marriage license was issued Satur-
day to Mr., Joseph P, Rudolph and Miss
Nina Gager, two we'll known young peo.
pie of MayVille precinct.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-04-13
VERDICT IS GUILTY"
jury In Thompson Murder Case
Returns Verdict.
NOTICE OF APPEAL FILED
Attorneys for Defense VIII
Fight Clients Case to
the End.

Joseph b. Thompson, who fatal.
ly stabbed Alec Goericke, the cook
atThompson Il Smalls railroad
grading camp, near Glen, last Dec
ember, was found guilty Of murder
in the second degree last Saturday
evening and Monday morning was
sentenced by Judge Bradshaw to
imprisonment for life His attor.
neys had filed a motion for q new
trial which was overruled. They
then gave notice Of an appeal to
the supreme court and were grant.
ed a stay Of ~ days during which
time Thompson will remain in the
Gillian county Jail.
The trial commenced Thursday
morning aud for the three days
il lasted the circuit court room was
the center of attraction IN Condor.
AZ no time during the trial was
there vacant seat in the court
room and most Of the time standing
room was at a premium. Not in
years, IL ever before, has been seen
so many ladies in Condon court.
room. Early they came and late
they stayed and many brought the
babies with them.
Bowerman Il Shower, Of this city
aud II, s. Wilson Of The Dalles,
were In charge of the case for the
defense and District attorney Men
efee, Of The Dalles, with bis assist
ant, John A. Collier, Of Fossil,
represented the state. As a legal
battle the trial was not marked by
any large amount Of acrimony,
bluff or bluster but both sides went
carefully over every inch of the
ground aud II a point was overlook
cd by either IL was not readily APP
parent to the layman.
The fight began with the draw
ing Of jury. The regular panel
was soon exhausted and two spe-
oial venires were called before the
box was filled with a jury accepta-
BILE to both sides, OF 40 jurors ex-
amined % were excused for vari-
Gus reasons. The jury as finally
selected was as follows; H. G.
Strickland, Will Davenport, II. F.
Shanks, Len Butcher, g, s. smith,
f. H. Louey, John Berthold, 4. D.
Huber,E. ]. Clough, A. B. Stanley,
jeff Hayes aud J. J. Wasson.
Frank Smith, assistant cook at
the camp, was the first and priuci-
pal witness for the state. His sto-
ry Of the affair, given on the wit
ness stand, was substantially as
follows: Smith and Goericke we're
preparing for the second table at
dinner time when Thompson enter
ed the tent and demanded to know
of Smith why he had not put bar
rels under the caves of the tent to
catch rain water. Smith did not
answer him end he then turned to
GOericke, the cook with the same
question. The cook replied that
they did not haye time to attend
to it. Thompson replied, "Tt is
such as you would bust this out.
fit." Ire cook, who was carrying
meat at the time, turned, with the
knife in his hand, and replied, me
Mr.. Thompson" "Yes, you, you
Dutch g. of a b." replied
Thompson. Smith swore that at
about this time the cook laid his
knife down and at about the same
time Thompson picked up another
butcher knife and attacked the
L A
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-04-13

begged Thompson TO let him alone
and once cried, Somebody come
here" Thompson made several
feints with the knife stopping his
hand at his hip but finally let his
hand go further and the blade en-
tered Goericke's body. Smith had
testified at the coroner's inquest
last Winter his testimony being
reduced to writing at that time but
his evidence at the circuit court
could not be shaken by the most
rigid CROSS examination. Other
witnesses for the state were Snider,
who claimed ~ have looked into
the tent Just as the fatal blow was
struck, McLennan, the camp fore.
man, DR.. Wood, who was called 20
attend the wounded man and who
conducted the autopsy aud Justice
Of the Peace Neale, who issued the
warrant for Thompson's arrest.
For the defence, Mr.. Small. the
defendants partner, took the stand.
He swore that he entered the tent
just as the trouble commenced that
he saw the cook turn with a knife
in his hand and when Thompson
graSped knife witness left the
tent beca use he knew there would
be trouble. Thompson then took
the stand in his own behalf. His
version of the affair was about the
same as that Of Smith up to the
point where Smith says the cook
laid down his knife but from that
point the stories differed widely.
Thompson claimed self defense. He
swore that the cook started for him
and that he grasped the knife he
used with which to defend himself;
that after sparring at each other for
a time the cook lunged forward in
an effort to reach Thompson and
hiS body came in contact with the
knife held by Thompson, thereby
inflicting the fatal wound.
The testimony of Smith and
Thompson seemed to cover all the
vital points in the case the evidence
Of the other witnesses being of less
Importance,
J. A. Collier opened the argu-
ment for the state at 10 a. m. Sat.
urday. He addressed the jury for
an one aud one.half hours and
made an able argument. He was
followed be J. w. Snover and H. S.
Wilson, both Of whom are recogniz-
ed as able and eloquent pleaders.
District Attorney Menefee closed
for the state in one of the strongest
efforts of his life and the case went
TO the jury at 500 p. IN.
1t was freely predicted during
the trial that the jury would fail to
agree but only for a misunder-
standing ola portion of the judges
instructions it is said they could
have returned verdict without de-
lay, AT 10 a III. they asked for fur
thcr instructions and shortly after
returned a verdict of guilty.
Throughout the trial Thompson's
nerve never failed him and Monday
morning when called upon to stand
up to receive his sentence he did so
without tremor.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-04-13

Kelly & johnson, the house painters,
have just finished job painting on T. ].
Johnson's residence.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-05-16

JAPANESE SCoURdE OF GoD.-The
Evangelische Kirchen Zeitung Of Ber-
lin, prints a detailed report Of Empe-
ror Williams remarks when swearing
In the naval recruits at Wilhelmshay-
en- on March 9, In which. according to
the very brief report published at the
time, he cited the Japanese as lumi-
nous example of patriotism and SOL
dierly fidelity The Kirchen Zeitungs
resume of the speech is as follows:
1.-The emperor referred to the heroic
deeds Of the Japanese. and added that
these are born OF Japanese patriotism
and love for children, which, In turn,
resulted In splendid discipline In the
army and navy. One must not, how
ever, draw the conclusion from Jap
alese Observation-Disclosures Of q heathen
over a Christian people-that Buddha
is superior to our Lord Christ The
Russians defeat. In his opinion, was
due to the fact that Russian Christi
anity was In a deplorable condition.
The Japanese, on the other hand,
could show many Christian virtues.
A good Christian makes a good SOL
der Among the German people, TOO,
Christianity is In a sad condition; ana
he doubted whether we Germans, In
case of war. would have the right to
pray God for victory, to force II from
Him like Jacob wrestling with the an
gel The Japanese are the scourge
of God, like Attila and Napoleon. IL
deyolves upon US to take care tnat
God does not chastise us some uay
with such a scourge."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-05-16

and sick at heart to observe that when
I speak Of sworn duty people smile in
my face). II 1t fails to. do so, or ac-
complish anything toward investiga-
ton Of the case, then surely 1t Is up to
your excellency to declare" the state
unable to guard and protect the citizen
in the enjoyment Of his constitutional
right, and refer the matter to the pres
ident or congress Of the United States.
that for the future every citizen may
live In perfect security. The lack of
this perfect security Is responsible for
good citizens going continually armed
to protect themselves. tg,sfs .st-
II 1t were a matter Of iinfractioh Of
interstate commerce rights under the
national constitution, the United
States courts would have jurisdiction.
When one Of the dearest constitutional
rights touching life itself, has been de-
MED a citizen, like the right Of trial
by jury, there ought to be some remedy
or remedies, somehow or somewhere.
know Of none.
The above is as full as 1 can make
1t. If I have made blunders they were
my blunders. You judge whether there
were blunders. ..s -. ..;r. -.
All Of which is respectfully submit
ted. h.- j. X. HENRY,
- Solicitor Sixth Circuit.
3rd May, 1905.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-05-16
CIRCUIT COURT.

When THE ENQUIRER went to press
last Friday the court was still en-
gagged on the case Of Robert Williams
VS.. the Southern Railway company
The case was concluded during Friday
afternoon the jury finding for the de-
fendant
The next case was that Of ]. ]. Sis
tar vs.. James M. Starr. The plaintiff
one night last fall fell into a cellar of
defendant through an open trap door.
extending partly across the side walk
In front Of the defendants store. and
claimed that as the result Of the fall
he had sustained permanent injuries.
He wanted damages in the sum of
$1,000. After a patient hearing during
which the plaintiff was represented by
Messrs. Wilson & Wilson and the de-
fendant by Mr.. Thomas F. mellow, the
Jury found for the defendant.
The last named case was concluded
at about noon on Saturday, too late to
warrant going into another case with
Jurors who could not fairly be, held
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-05-16
MURDER OF CAESAR YOUNG.
Presiding Judge Thinks Nan Patterson
Was Guilty.

Somewhat to the astonishment Of
those present at the monthly dinner In
New York last night Of the Phi Delta
Phi club, an organization Of lawyers.
Justice Venom M. Davis Of the su-
preme court Of the state OF New York,
who was the guest Of honor, gave his
opinion as TO the guilt Of Nan Patter-
son, while making an argument In de-
ferse of Assistant District Attorney
Rand. who had prosecuted the young
woman at her three trials for the muir
der Of Caesar Young.
Justice Davis, who presided at the
first two trials Of the former chorus
girl, said: 49,.
"In the second trial before me the
defendant went on the stand. and 1t
was quite obvious that she was telling
falsehoods from beginning to end. The
very air seemed charged with the fact
that she was lying. Yet she was a
womai. She was young. 1t was nat
ural that the public should sympathize
with her. People seemed to know that
she was not telling the truth, and the
grsat public Of New York said, Why
shouldn't sho lie? Let her lie. Let her
get the benefit Of her lies.'
"But today, In the light Of the last
disagreement, ] feel sure that most
people are convinced-that majority
Of the people believe-that the pistol
that killed Caesar Young was held by
Man Patterson; was discharged by her;
was bought by ]. Morgan Smith In an
attempt to get money from Caesar
Young for tie support Of the combined
family. I do not mean to say that she
took the pistol from the reticule and
shot him In the side, but do believe
that she had the pistol and showed 1t
to Caesar Young. An argument fol-
lowed and he took hold Of the weapon.
In the conversation and consequent
struggle the pistol went of and the
man was killed.
II believe, moreover, that had she
told the story on the witness stand as
II really ha.ppened-in other words,
had she told the truth-that second
jury would have acquitted her."