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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-05-10
Oyama is Now Advancino,


st. Petersburg, May S.-Interest is
once more directed to Manchuria, the
news from the front indicating that
Field Marshal Oyama is pressing Cen
eral Linevitch's advance posts east
and west Of the railroad with consid-
cradle force and about to undertake
a general offensive movement.
The Russians are offering slight re-
sistance and are falling back upon
their first line of defenses. The Rus
sian advance post covers front Of
about 100 miles, extending from Sing
mantsu, on the Lao river, in south.
easterly direction across the railroad
above Changtu to the Mandarin road,
leading to Kirin, to Kamal, about 10
miles due east of Tie pass. The Rus
sian cavalry protect both wings, small
bodies being probably beyond the Ii
40 river in Mongolia to guard against
surprise turning movement in that
direction.
It is not regarded as certain that
the Japanese advance will really be
serious. Oyama is said to have re-
ceived large reinfOrcements, which
have filled up the japanese ranks, and
he brought up immense quantities OF
supplies and ammunition, both by way
of SinmintiE ard over the reconstruct
ed Manchurian railroad. But at the
war office here there is difference
of opinion as to whether Oyama is
ready yet, and 1t is added that II he
is in earnest probably almost a fort
night will elapse before the issue is
decided, the preliminaries of each OF
the battles of the present war. in view
of the fact that the armies cover such
large area, having always been long
and tedious.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-05-10

higher; low crossbreds par to per
cent higher; and As to SEC 10 DER
cent higher. According to another
cable, fine and medium crossbreds
were 1@2hd higher low crossbreds
kd higher, and merinos I'd higher,
These prices were even higher than
many of the members of the trade
had expected.
The big consumers are showing an
increasing interest in territories, but
the volume of business is curtailed
by the scantiness Of supplies. A few
early shorn Nevada and Arizona woods
have been taken, as we'll as few
scattering lots of old Utahs, Idahos,
Wyomings and Montanas. Prices are
strong and tending upward and we
again advance quotations on territor.
ial wools. Some new territorial wools
have been sold to arrive, but as they
have not been approved, they are not
included in our tabulated list of sales.
Consumers are very much averse to
paying some of the prices asked, but
it is a case of take the wool at prices
asked, or leave it, holders being very
independent, especially in view OF
lAC otCduHy duNduCAbc pllCeS III IuC
territorial sections. We have already
referred to several clips which have
sold and in addition 1t may be stated
that the Bower clip, In Montana, ag-
gregating in the neighborhood of one
half million pounds, was sold at 2434c.
Advices from Beaverhead county, Mon
tana, are that many clips of wool have
been sold on the Sleeps back for
prices ranging from 49, to zoe, and
this without the buyers taking the
trouble to look at the sheep.
Following is list of sales made
here during the past week:
Louis Mainland, of Flatwillow, 3O,.
900 pounds to Patterson for jeremiah
Williams & company. of Boston, at %
cents.
Perry Baker, of Flatwillow, $4,000
pounds to John Frasier, of Billings
at 21A cents.
Sage Creek Sheep company, to Hol.
den, for Dewey, Gould & company
Boston, 100000 pounds, at 231s cents
F. D. Dignan, of F1atwillow, 10000
pounds to Patterson, for Williams &
Co., at 22 cents.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-05-10
ALL READY FOR !.
GREAT BATTLE
Japanese Fleet 10 Concentrated In
Straits Of Formosa, and the Rus
SLAMS Sail North to Meet Them.
ACTION WILL SHORTLY BEGIN
Two Russian Admirais Succeed In
Uniting Their squadrons-oyama
is Pressing Linevitch Back,
(Associated Press Summary

(ASSOcldteQ freSS summary.
There are indications that French
hospitality will not be taxed much long.
er by the Russian war ships which
have been lowering about the coast
Of Indo-China for nearly a month. Of
ficial advices have reached st. Peters
burg which are believed to indicate
that the division under Vice Admiral
Nebogatoff has effected a junction
with the more powerful squadron COM
manded by Vice Admiral Rojestvensky
and at the Russian capital it is ex-
pected that the combined squadrons
will lose no time in steaming north
ward to encounter the Japanese.
Confirmation of the st. Petersburg
expectations is afforded by an official
dispatch to the French naval officers
announcing that the Russian squad
ron has left Konghai bay, its destina-
tion being unknown. The bay nam
ed is probably what is shown on some
maps as Kanhhoa, or Nhatrang, which
is few miles south of Konkohe bay,
where the Russian ships were recent
ly reported to be. simultaneously ia
panese warships are reported to be
concentrating in the straits of Formo-
sa. the scouting line being extended.
There has been increasing feeling
in Japanese official quarters regard
ing the way in which France has con-
strued neutrality, and Great Britain's
sympathy for her ally has been evil
denced in communications that have
passed between the British foreign Of
flee and the French ambassador in
London as well as between the Brit
ish ambassador in Paris and Foreign
Minister Delcasse.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-05-10
PAT GROVE sURRENDERs.
Man Who Kidnapped cudahy Boy
Gives Himself Up.

Man Who Kidnapped cudahy Boy
Gives Himself Up.
Omaha, May 5.-Pat Grove, the al.
legged kidnaper Of Eddie Cudahy, son
of the millionaire packer Of Omaha,
and for whose arrest rewards aggre.
eating $4,000 have at different times
been offered. walked into the office
of the World-Herald at / o'clock this
morning accompanied by Thomas
O'Brien, proprietor of the Henshaw
hotel of this city.
While there have been rumOrs of
Grove being in the vicinity of Oma-
ha for several days, the rumors were
taken by the public in manner SIM
liar to former reports of his having
been seen, and were given little cred
ence.
Grove telephoned the World Herald
Office at midnight of his presence in
the city. and stated that he would
call at the newspaper office A short
time afterward he appeared in COM
pany with Mr.. O'Brien. Grove.
O'Brien and representative of the
World-Herald were closeted for near
ly an hour, during which time Grove
told of his wanderings since he left
the city four years ago.
Grove stated that he had served
in the Boer war, fighting with the
Beers. He returned to this country
after the war and has lived continual
ly, according to his story, quietly in
south side fiat Chicago. He says
he has been in Chicago nearly three
years and that he has visited Omaha
on three different occasions during
that time.
He stated that he had been nego
tiating for several days for immunity
from punishment in case he should
surrender himself to the authorities
although he declined to say with
whom the negotiations are being held
He says he Is tired of living in iso
lation from his relatives and friends
and wishes to reform and get into bus
mess.
He declared that he would ask for
immunity from the penitentiary.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-05-10
The Chicago Strike.

Chicago, May 8.-Both employers
and strikers claim gains today in the
teamsters strike. The employers de-
clare that they have gained decid-
ed advantage in the number OF wag-
ons and the amount of business trans
acted.
The rioting today was of sharper
character than that of Saturday.
Three men were fatally injured-one
of whom died tonight-and number
Of others badly hurt, although the
number of wounded is not, on the
whole, nearly so large as on some OF
the days in the middle OF last week.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-05-10
KENDALL TO
CELEBRATE
MINERS UNION DAY, JUNE 10,
WILL BE MEMORABLE OccA.
SION IN THE CAMP.

Kendall, May 1O.-The Miners Un-
ion has decided to celebrate Miners
Union day here on June 13 with the
finest program ever gotten up in any
of the camps of central Montana
While the details of the program have
not yet been worked out, the plans
decided on will make the occasion
memorable one. Noted speakers will
be secured and already $400 has been
raised for prizes.
A general invitation will be extend
ed to the outside places to help Ken
dali celebrate the day in manner
worthy of the occasion, and 1t is Ger
tain that all previous efforts in this
line will be eclipSed.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-05-10
REPUBLICAN IN POLITICS. AND DEVOTED TO THE MINI

Of the instrument of death, and his
face flushed somewhat as he shot an
upward glance at the grim moose hang
ing over him. but there was no sign
of weakness.
Up to the moment when the black
cap shut out the light forever, Metz
gers desire seemed to be to impress
those about him with his assertion
that he was innocent of the crime
for which his life was the penalty
He wanted the newspapers to publish
his side of the story, which was con.
tained in a sealed envelope which he
gave to the reporters when the march
to the gallows began.
Little opportunity was given Metz
ger to make prolonged talk on the
gallows, and when Deputy Sheriff
George Williams had adjusted the
moose the cap was quickly drawn ov'
er the mans face, and almost before
the crowd was aware the fateful sig
nal was given by Sheriff Shannon and
the 300-pound weight fell as the doom
ed mans body was jerked into the
air distance of about five feet.
There was a slight twitching OF
the muscles after the body had set.
tied back, but no other outward signs
of the mans death struggle. After
Metzger had been pronounced dead
a plain pine coffin was showed under
the suspended corpse, the rope cut
and the remains permitted to fall in.
to the casket. The coffin was at once
taken to the cemetery and inferred.
The people of Meagher county, de.
Cnifn tof
ment of his innocence, believe the law
got the right man.
Judge CheadIe's Letter.
Metzger had written several friend.
ly letters to Judge Cheadle, of this
city, who presided at the trial. He
received a farewell message from the
Judge Thursday evening. The judges
letter follows:
"Metzger, 1 feel sorry for you, and
I wish it were in my power to make
your last moments easier. The Rev
Mr.. Wakefield will have called on you
before you receive this letter. l told
him you did not care for a clergyman
but he thought he ought to go new
ertheless. He is good man and
wants to do for you, what he can.
hope and believe that you will meet
your fate like man, Metzger. Ihave
seen a good many men die and know
that death can be met without shrink
ing. I believe that there is a life af
ter death in which I trust you will
be given an opportunity of setting
| right the mistakes and sins of this
life. Goodbye, Metzger. Meet youl
end firmly and may God take you in
to his keeping. Yours very truly,
"E. X. CHEADLE."
Note to His Sister.
| J. ]. Dilworth, of White Sulphur, il
acquainted with the family of the mur
derer, residing near Canton, Ohio
and Thursday afternoon Metzger CAV,
him a note of introduction to his sis
ter. It shows more feeling than hat
been exhibited in any other writing
or any conversation of the doomed
man. It is as follows:
"My dear loving sister: l am IL
trouble, but tomorrow at this time
will be out of trouble and hope tina
1 will meet you all in heaven, yo1
must trust in what Mr.. Dilworth says
he is my friend. I bid you all good
bye. I have only few hours to live
goodbye, dear sister,"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-05-10
Effect a junction,

st. Petersburg, May 9.-According
to the dispatches to the admiralty
brought to Saigon by the hospital ship
kostroma, the junction of Rojestven-
sky and Nebogatoff is by this time
an accomplished fact, but in view of
the long voyage of Nebogatoff's divis-
ion it is believed his ships will spend
some time in the sheltered waters
Of the Chinese sea near the coast, but
outside the thee mile limit, in order
to complete final re-coaling and other
preparations before setting out on
the last stage of the voyage.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-05-10
First Train on Clark Road.

Los Angeles, May 4.-The first
through train from Salt Lake City
ovevr the San Pedro, Los Angeles &
Salt Lake road arrived here this morn
ing at 7:4O, 40 minutes late. The
train, which consisted of seven coach
es, left Salt Lake Monday at $3.50 p.
m. It was crowded with passengers.
The report of the derailing Of the en-
CINE on the first eastbound train
left this city for Salt Lake Monday
evening at Lund, 200 miles from Salt
Lake city, last night, and the wreck
ing of a considerable bit of track Is
declared to have had but slight foun-
dation. But little damage was done
and the train was delayed two hours.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-05-10

FIGHTRENEWED
FORMER PUBLISHER OF DEFUNcT
LEWlsTOWN DEMOCRAT SUES
c. e. BARNES.

The old feud between T. ]. Johns
and Clarence e. Barnes, which orig
mated last year in a fight for the
control of the defunct Lewistown
Democrat, has broken out in a new
place. When the litigation over the
paper drew to a close, Mr.. Johns,
who had conducted the sheet, took up
the collection of accounts due the
Democrat while under his manage
ment. Recently, the Fergus County
Democrat contained an advertisement
signed by Mr.. Barnes to the effect
that it had 'been brought to his no.
tice that some irresponsible party
was collecting the back subscription
accounts of the Lewistown Democrat" 4"
and he notified all parties indebted
to that departed journal that they
paid such bills at their own risk"
This publication aroused Mr.. Johns
to speedy action, and on Monday he
brought a suit against Mr.. Barnes
in the district court asking for 500
as actual damages and an additional
$4,000 as punitive damages. Mr.
Johns attorney is H. L. De Kalb.
In his complaint, the plaintiff sets
out that he is the owner of the sub
scription list and accounts of the
Lewistown Democrat, and then re.
cites the notice published by Mr.
Barnes, as given above. By this pub
lication, the plaintiff asserts, the de
| fendant meant that he owned the &C
counts, and that the plaintiff had nc
right to collect them; that the refer
ence to an irresponsible party" re
ferred to the plaintiff, and was so In
terpreted by a number of persons who
are indebted to plaintiff for subscrip
tions to the Lewistown Democrat.
THAT the defendant, knowing thu
falsity of his statement, printed ant
published the same with spirit o
hatred and in malice toward plaintiff
with intention to injure and damag
plaintiff and deprive him of his pow
er to collect said accounts, and t
damage his character and reputation
and to expose him to ridicule an
obloquy, and to compel him to go ou
of business in Fergus county"
The complaint alleges that tn
plaintiff was hindered and delayed i
the collection of said accounts to tn
extent of 800. for which amount h
asks judgment. together with pun
tive damages in the sum of $1,000 fO
the injury to his reputation and bus
ness caused by the publication of tn
malicious notice.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-05-10

Every storekeeper needs price
hook for ready reference. and none are
so good as the loose leaf, indexed
hooks with durable morocco covers
m sale in the Argus Supply depart
ment A leaf, when used up, prices
have changed, or it becomes soiled
may be instantly removed ana repiac
ed. Lies fiat wherever you open IL
Two sizes in stock. With index ano
100 leaves, $1.75 and 1925, accord
ing to size; extra leaves, per 80, ~
and 80 cents. -...L
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-05-10
QUARTERLY Conference.

The quarterly conference of the
Lewistown Methodists begins tomor-
row evening, when Rev. Sheldon will
preach. Friday evening, Rev. w. W.
Van Orsdel will occupy the pulpit.
Saturday evening the business ses-
sion will be held, and the love feast
will take place Sunday at 1915, to be
followed by a sermon at II a. m. by
Rev. w. w. Van Orsdel All who are
interested are invited to attend these
services, which promise to be unusu-
ally interesting.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-05-10
Mar,ow Resigns Craftsmanship.

Helena, May 8.-ThOmas A. NARROW
has resigned the craftsmanship of the
executive committee of the Montana
state Fair. owing to pressure Of
business matters, and the condition
Of his health, and Norman b: Hoiter'
of Helena, was elected as ms sue
cessor. Mr.. Marlow's resignation was
accepted at a special meeting OF the
committee appointed to select an eS'
acutiye committee for the fair.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-05-10
St, James Guild Entertains.

The monthly social in connection
with st. James Guild will take a new
form this month. Next Friday, May
10th. at D. m. all members and
friends of the Guild, gentlemen as well
as ladies', will be entertained al the
Hoffman House for a social evening
by Mesdames VrOOman. Mattern anu
Wakefield. Services will be held on
next Sunday at the Episcopal churcn
at II a. m. and 1880 p. m.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-05-10

places four inches of snow has fallen.
The weather is not very cold at any
of the points heard from, and it is
not expected that the storm will ser.
iously interfere with lambing. The
moisture was badly needed in all the
agricultural districts, and will be OF
immense benefit to the farms.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-05-10
Senator Carter 10 in Helena.

Helena. May S.-Senator Thomas n.
Carter returned to Helena today at
ter an absence of two months. Inc
senator has been in washington most
of the time since the ad1ourhmeht
of the special session. he brings
good word to residents OF Montana
in that this state is to be the scene
of vast irrigation enterprises.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-05-10
An Artistic Show Window

The show window of the Fad Shoe
Store is attracting much attention,
and the d'Autremont brothers are re-
ceiving many compliments on their
taste in arranging SO artistic and at
tractive a display.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-05-10

Lewistown, which has been carry
ing the banner as Montanas most
closely closed town for the past four
months, is closed no more. The gen.
tie tiger pushed the door open last
Saturday night, and it has remained
ajar ever since. This animal was fat,
sleek and defiant when he was sent
back to the jungle at the end of the
year, but he returns as docile as a
purring kitten on the hearth. Just
how long he is to remain with us Is
yet to be seen, but according to all
accounts, the visit is likely to extend
over the summer at least.
Must Wait a Little.
The word was passed last Saturday
that some games would be in opera
ton that night, and this became quite
generally known-so generally, IN
fact, that it reached the ears of City
Attorney De Kalb, who at once had
a conference with Marshal Burke.
The attorney, it is asserted, told the
marshal that the bond ordinance was
still on the books, and in full force
The city council had taken no action
in the matter, and, while affairs re-
mained in that condition, any one who
opened a game would do SO at his per
il. as in the absence of any change
in policy, and with the ordinance
still in effect, he, the city attorney
would have to see that it was obey
ed. The city marshal is supposed to
have notified the parties in interest as
to how things stood, and, at all events
there were no "grand openings" Sat
urlay night. All the same, there was
some gambling, but it was behind
closed doors, and attracted no atten
ton. The same method, according u
report, was followed Monday and las
night.
The Bond Ordinance.
| It is claimed that the city councl
will sooner or later either repeal tnt
famous bond ordinance or else modif!
it materially. The plan. as near al
can be made out at this time, is II
relax the rule that has prevailed here
for several months, sufficiently to per
nit some orderly games to be con
Quoted. But. according to these sam'
authorities, all of the most objection
able features. save that OF the gamn
ling itself. will be eliminated: 1t Il
nronosed to absolutely prohibit tn
alurement of colored singers and oth
er music; to prevent all "cappers
and "steerers" from plying thel
trade, and to have what play ther
is conducted in retirement and behin
closed doors.
"cappers" Are Barred.
Last summer gambling was not OF
" conducted openly, but tin horn;
brace players and "cappers" gatnere
from all over the state to participal
: in the opportunities offered in Lew .eV
: istown. The motto was 10 see una
no sheepherder who entered the gate
escaped with his roll intact. IneI
. is to be none of that sort OF art
: work under the new regime, but 1t
4 admitted there is to be gambling.
The first formal move in the ma
c fer will be awaited with interest o
tho community.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-05-10
Godfrey Ranch is Leased.

maker creek, one of the largest sheep
ranches in Meagher county, has been
leased to Tooley & Baxter, of Two
Dot.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-05-10
TIGER AGAIN IN
LEWISTOWN
HIS GENTLE PURR is ONCE MORE
HEARD IN THE
LAND.
kitty-kitty

kitty-kitty.
1 used to buck the tiger,
But now l do not do it;
l go and plug wild cat
And there is nothing to it.
the Lays of an Ancient
Sport"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-05-10
Storm General in Feraus.

Reports from various parts Of Fer
gus county this afternoon state that
the snow storm now prevailing Is gen.
eral all over Fergus county. In some
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-05-10
u,-rv r. Kendall Coming.

Harry T. Kendall and wife, OF Pas
adana california, will arrive here
about the first of next month, and
viii spend the summer in this vicin-
ity.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1905-02-27
kuRoPATkIN,s REPORT.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 26.-General
Kuropatkin reports that the enemy has
occupied Asenketchen. Our losses are
not yet reported. Twelve officers ana
three hundred men wounded are in the
hospitals at Sanlunyu. The percentage
Of killed is large. The enemy is ap.
preaching the passes occupied by us.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1905-02-27
SIR READ Is DEAD,

London, Feb. 26.-Sir wemyss Reid
Is dead.
Sir Thomas Wemyss Reid was man
ager OF Cassell & Co. and editor of
the Speaker from its foundation until
October, 1899. He was knighted N
1894 for services to letters and po-
litics."
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1905-02-27
World news BY Gable
REIGN OF TERROR.

st. Petersburg. Feb. 25.-Reports
from Poland and the Caucasus are dis.
quieting. The strikes are increasing.
A reign Of terror is reported in Ba-
toum. The council Of ministers has
decided not to call the Zemskyzabor.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1905-02-27
WAR FOR ANOTHER YEAR.

Washington. Feb. 25.-The japanese
minister says his country is not seek
ing peace but has arranged to carry
or the war for another year.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1905-02-27
STRIKE IS SPREADING.

Rome. Feb. 25.-The railway strikes
are extending to Italy. The Rome
Florence trains are delayed.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1905-02-27
PRINCESS VICTORIA eeTRoTHEo

London, Fob. 25.-Princess Victoria
OF Connaught Is betrothed to the eld.
est son Of the Grown Prince Of Swe.
den.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1905-02-27
RAILWAYS UNDER MILITARY

st. Petersburg, Feb. 26.-All the rail.
ways have been placed under martial
law.
Evidence is increasing that the
strikes are OF political origin.
The domestic situation Is worse.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1905-02-27
DuNNE FOR MAYOR.

Chicago, Feb. 25.-The Democrats
have nominated Circuit Judge e. ]
Dunno for mayor.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1905-02-27
THE THIRD SQUADRON.

Dover, Feb. 25.-The third Russian
squadron has passed westward