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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-12-12

at Maiden. A npost important factor
Is the coal production of the county.
This industry is only in it's infancy,
yet it has reachep considerable pro-
meet the demand for fuel in the city
and county, but they assure an Anlim
tied supply for the metal mines. some
of which, as the Golt Reef and New
Year. have their own coal mines right
in their back yards
The Sapphire Production.
The operations at the sapphire mines
at Yogo have been very successful
this year, a very large number of gems
OF the finest quality being harvested.
Montana sapphjres are now the stand
ard of the world, and find a ready
sale in London. where the largest and
most perfectly cOlOred gems are more
highly priced than diamonds, and
bring at Least as high a price The
value of the stones taken out at YogO
curing 1906 is estimated at 100000.
THIS, however. only represents the
value as the gems come out of the
ground. 1t is greatly increased after
tie stones have been cut and made
ready for setting at London.
The Dividend Payers.
The three big paying mines Of the
county now are the Kendall, Barnes
King and Gold Reef. The Kendall
has, in the past five years, turned Out
tically $1.OOO,00O of this having been
returned to the owners as dividends.
The company is now paying it's stock
holders $780, year. The Barnes
King output to date is about 81 800, 900.
and half a million dollars has been
paid in dividends. These companies
have diverted large part of their
earnings to the development of the
properties and the purchase of new
machinery, and both are now in far
better shape than ever before in their
history.
One great work that has been under
way at the Kendall is now rapidly ap-
preaching completion. This is the
sinking of compartment shaft up
on the virgin ground where ore was To-
Gated by means of the diamond drills
considerably over a year ago. The un-
Iertaking has progressed steadily UNI
der the direction of Supt. H. H Lang
and is now down nearly 700 feet, the
full equipment for bringing up the ore
having been installed. Drifting will
commence at the 700 foot level When
this shaft is in full operation, it will
give the company practically Two
mines, and it is worthy of note in this
connection that the old workings to
day SHOW more ore than when the
present company took the property ov
ell In addition to this, the Kendall
has purchased the noted Billiard tract
adjoining the Barnes-King, and locat
ed at least a mile from the Kendall
workings. The Billiard is believed tC
be one of the richest things in thf
district, and has been thoroughly ex
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-12-12

bench lands brought under cultivation.
II is not long since it was discovered
mat these lands, which for years re-
nalned as an open range. were cap
able of producing the finest quality
OF grain, even without artificial irr-
cation, and the estimates of those best
qualified to ju Ice is tnat there is 30
per cent more land under cultivation
IL Fergus County this year than last
Equally important is the impro yemcnt
i'll the qualify of the wheat raised and
the Fergus grain is now sought by
mlllers all over the state
Quality Of the Wheat
Last year the Judith Basin Milling
company had great difficulty in Sc
curing a Sufficient quantity of hard
wheat for grinding, and at one time
the proportion of soft wneat received
was greatly in excess of the hard
wheat brought ia. This fall practically
no soft wheat has been brought in
except such small lots as the company
may carry as an accommodation 10
customers who want il for chicken
feed. The ranchers still raise con
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-12-12

from the Bu,a, district to the end of
1904 is placed ii a valuation of about
$500 ,O00, 900
Mlen follows a detailed description
of tie leading butte mines and smelt-
ers. after which Mr.. Walsh makes an
estimate of a 12,NOO 900 increase over
the total production Of precious min
erals for 1904 over that of 1903. Mr.
Walsh delivers very pertinent hct
are upon the necesstE Of good renti-
t.iiOn and sanitation ri tne mines. and
declares that it shol 9 be insisted up
Cn. both in the interest of humanity
aEd econtsnic effect
Mr. Walsh has pruduccd table
81 owing the numbnf Vi accidents for
tie year epdcd NJEeIntnr 80, 1905.
III these there we're -. Forty-eight
we're fatal and faerypue nen faral. The
fatal acciden'- #arc due 10 these
causes: Expn Ills Of blasting com
raunds, Is IA u rock or sfouni, 9,
caught by caa shafts, 10, falling
down ore Gates !; falling down
nanways. > 1ocated by gases or
foul air. ! tlsing of cables. 3;
struck by II .g drills, 3.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-12-12

ones Tor the cattle men, owing to the
low price that has prevailed in the
eastern markets. The Improvement
that was expected this season has not
Ecen realized, and the stock men have
once more been disappointed in the
returns from their shipments. For
this reason, the number of cattle sent
t. the eastern markets from Fergus
county this fall has been considerably
smaller than would otherwise have
been the case. Generally speaking,
tn prices have averaged about the
same as last year, although some Of
the later shipments nave sold to bet
te" advantage than the earlier ones.
While the exact number of cattle ship
ped out cannot be ascertained at this
time, owing to the numerous bands
trailed TO Junction and Billings, it is.
estimated that upwards Of 1000 head
OF Fergus cattle went to the markets.
The receipts running close TO $500, 900.
There were more cattle in the coun-
~ this year than last by nearly 10000
nead, as shown by the assessors re-
turns, which fixed the total this year
al 10000 head Aside from the poor
market. the past season has been a
Eood one. The ranges We're in good
condition. ami the stock thrived.
With the heavy snow fall thus far, the
prospects for tne coming year are very
fright, and the stock growers are con-
ildent hat much better prices will pre-
val! next year
Its Immense Area.
Fergus county has an area OF &. 1862
tHn t. miles, o. nearly 5000, 900 acres.
which is larger than many states of
the union Nowhere in Montana can
ne found more Farie.l resources than
III this Inland Empire Tn assessed
valuation Of tn county this year is
,s.l31,i 34. which is a gain OF $S15,655
over last year The total Of the taxes
asSesscg is about #Is5.000, ana the
payments have Letn s. prompt this
year ;hat the de inqncat list will be
= Nery small one
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-12-12

matter, paying crops can be raised
almost anywhere in Fergus county.
Barley of fine quality is grown. and
the quantity will increase as the mar
ket for it expands. Rye also thrives
and it is now generally admitted that
any grain grown in the famed Gala
tin valley can be raised to better adj
vantage in the Judith Basin.
The Potato Crop.
Fergus county has been famed for
some years for its potatoes This
year, as usual, the crop is a big one,
although some spuds left in the ground
100 late We're nipped by the frost, caus-
ing a loss due entirely TO carlessness.
1t was not a Very serious one. however.
and the crop VIII be well up to the
average. The shipments of potatoes
out of the county is so large that the
crop might easily be Increased without
endansering a glut in the market.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-12-12
MINING IN MONTANA.
pevivai Of ereat adustry in Many
Portions Of the State.

Revival OF 1real ladustry in Many
Portions Of the State.
That Montana stntains her posi-
tor: as one of sreatest mining
states in the uniuu shown by the
annual report OF y ne Inspector vii
liam Walsh, just fill With Gov. Toole.
Vale report SHOW hat there has
been a general rev In in this indus
try all over Monta especial atten-
tion has been givel copper. Butte
las now produced copper to the value
Ct $500, 10000 and turing this year
Montana's productiou Of the red met
al amounted to over 10 per cent of
the copper output OF the whole United
States.
Mr.. Walsh says IN part: THE
strides that have been taken in the
mining industry of Montana during the
past few years are MOI less than Won
dorful and this is particularly true of
Toe copper mines which are now recos
y
ing to equipment and methods of
operation. The great copper produc-
ing districts of the state have become
famous not only on account of the eX-
tent and richness of their deposits,
hut also for the splendid surface
plants that are in commission for hoist
Ing, stamping. smelling and refining
the immense quantities of ore that are
annually wrested from tae bowels of
the earth
Montana has left all competitor,
lar behind in the race of copper pro-
CUction. The managers Of these mag
-nifcient properties are not disposed
to he satisfied with inferior appliances
any more than they are with second
place in the record OF production AMI
Chinery and most advanced methods
that the copper industry has made
Montana famous in a world wide way
These are important factors in the
enormous aggregate of dividends
paid by the copper mining companies
of the state. Great as has been our
success in the past, this may fairly be
regarded as but a harbinger of more
wonderful things yet to be achieved
The future looms radiant with bright
promise for the growing branch Of the
mining industry.
Better transportation Facilities have
aided tne producer in entering the
markets of The world.
Copper is an export product of the
United States The producers in this
country have been compelled to find
outlet in foreign lands hence, the
value to mine owners Of low freight
rates for haulage from the mines to
the various points of reduction to
which shipments are made
For the last eight years this count
~ mas furnished more than one-hall
tie supply and is Likely to hold this
foremost position indefinitely Mon
tana has produced 70,497,775 pounds
IF copper during the calender year
1908, or mors than 40 per cent of the
total production of the United States.
If the mines of Butte were to suspend
operation for a single year, there
would be a famine Of the metal in the
markets of the world
THE Butte district, containing the
leading copper mines of Montana. is
Emitted to an area of only about six
nr seven miles in length by four or
FIVE in width, but tne veins often carry
g'Cater wealth. owing to their unus-
nal dime nsions. than those found in
most districts. The total production
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-12-12

gus wheat, whether manufactured here
or at other mills in the state. is fully
equal in quality to the very best pro
ducer at the MINI aapolis mills. and
this fact is conceded by the trade at
large.
Best in the State.
The hard winter wheat Of this county
is easily the best in the state. \ cir
cumstance that occurred last winter
shows this. John p. Barnes, head of
the Judith Basin milling company.
was spending the winter near Los
Angeles. ami while there, he me, Mel
son Storey, of BoZeman, the pioneer
miller of the state. who has amassed
great fortune from the milling bus
iress and probably knows more about
Montana wheat from the miller's
standpoint. than any other man in the
state. On III occasion mentioned.
NJ. storey to- Mr. Earnes that the
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-12-12

tention of Atiistaompany to erect IA mill
iii the near futti"e, and the sSitcoes' of
this venture sseen,s to be wei assured.
The New Year, near Maiden, is sill
idle, although ,thB'e is chsatGe that
the differences among the s1NckhOhl-
ers will be adjusted soon, ard che biz;
pant once more place in comudssfon.
Coseph Meredith. t'ise superintendent,
@S&ss,- whom idleness does not agree,
is ready and waiting tor the word 70
start up, and in spite eof the long de
lay, takes a hopeful view of the fM-
ture.
The South Moccasin District.
The South Moccasn mountain.
10 the North Moccasin, has been al
most entirely neglected until this sea,
son. when much prospecting Ens been
done vita encouraging results A
large number of locations have been
made there during the past few
months. and well informed mining
men believe that this district has a
Moccasin
Aside from the various properties
mentioned, there are innumerable low
grade propositions which, vita trans
| portation facilities, would soon become
paving mines. These, however, are
! fol the future. Systematic mining
and there is still plenty of room for
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-12-12
Generally.

Funny thing, about these fellows
Who get rich
How funny?"
Why you'll generally find that the
man who accumuates a great many
ones has no skeleton in his closet
Post
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-12-12

Revival at Maiden.
There Itras been something of re-
vival III Operations around Maiden
during the past season Work is 60
ing on al the War Eagle. Globe & Ma
ginnis and Ctner properties. but this
is on snail scale. The most import
ant development there, in mining
way, has been the discovery of body
CT very rich gold ore on the Cumber-
and, owned by Oscar Stephens. R. F.
Calllins ana Peter ROsso 1t is the in
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-12-12

Fergus wheat was easily the best for
milling tlal was produced in any part
of Montana And the outside mllors
lave shown how highly they regard
the Fergus product by coming in this
var ana buying all the grain they
could secure. The grade is baing all
IT," time improved as the farmers now
have casa market for their wheat.
and find il most profitable crop.
some crops running a high as % bush
els 10 the acre, while others, owing
t. lack of proper preparation and
other causes. have not grown more
than 20 bushels. However, it NAV
safely be said that the average pro
duc1ion is rather over than under 80
bushels. taking tne county at large.
With 80 per cent increase in the
amount of land under cultivation and
an Improvement of 30 per cent in the
average quality of the wheat grown
Ibis year as compared with last. it will
al
try is moving
A Fine Wheat Section.
One of the finest wheat sections is
The Rock creek bcncn. The country
tributary 10 Moore has already mar
kttel abont $4,000 bushels of tn fin
est quality of hard winter wheat. and
this will stand any test that milling
wheat can be subjected to.
Price is Lower.
Wheat is lower this year than last
bringing from 90 to 80 cents per bu-
shel. as compared with from - to 81
cents a year axe. Tae increased pro
dGclion, however. will bring the ind
viiual farmers about as much moner
oil their who.c crops and 10 this must
b aided the general increase in the
whole crop grown.
The total output OF milling wheat in
Fergus county this year will reach
something like 25o, 900 bushels
This is mol the only grain produced
1T quantity acre, however
The oat crop is only second to wheat
and is also of fine quality aL,i brings
a high price. Som flax is raised in
the county. but so far little has been
done with this seed except in an ex-
perimental way This. however, has
demonstrated that the soil of this sec
tion is we'll adapted TO flax. and in The
opinion of those who .lave studied The
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-12-12
As LAST Resort.

As LAST Resort.
Il md,r-.auf that Miss Wa.ileigh
has becou 0rirely welded TO her
art"
We'll rl9r -irl; I'm glad she is tied
to some gt last II was really
tecomine betic. "-Milwaukee Sen
tinel
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-12-12

discovery and lopment in the old
dist If the county.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-12-12

The display of vegetables
at the fair last fall was an
eye opener to many. Al
most every variety of veg
etables was displayed, and
as fine garden truck" as
can be found anywhere was
seen in the exhibits. Com
paratively little attention
has been paid to this branch
of agriculture thus far. the
average farmer preferring
to devote all mis- time to
the big crops of grain.
which are certain. to keep
ing up a garden, except on
a very small scale. 1t is a
branch that is developing.
however, and that will. in
the next few years, attain
10 large proportions.
The Cattle Industry.
The raising of live stock
has long been an establish
ed industry in this county,
and the cattle from this
section have the same stand
ing in the market that
Fergus sheep have. The
past Two years have
not bepD very good
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-12-12

siderable soft wheat for their own uses
for the market is not excelled by any
grain produced in the United States
The result is that the flour from Fer
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1905-04-15
A Secret.

II is often very desirable to know
how to seal letter so that 1t cannot
DO opened without betraying the fact.
Steam or hot water will open enve-
lopes closed with mucilage and even
wafer A hot iron or a spirit lamp
dissolves sealing wax. an impression
in plaster having been taken of the
seal. BY the combined use of water
and sealing wax, however. all attempts
to open the letter otherwise than by
force can be frustrated. All that is
necessary Is to close the letter first
with small moist wafer and to pierce
the latter with a coarse needle (the
same applies to mucilage), whereupon
sealing wax may be used in the usual
manner. This seal can neither be
opened by dry heat nor by moisture.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1905-04-15
PRESIDENT KILLING WOLVES.
Follows the Dogs In Wolf Hunt In
Oklahoma.

A special from Frederick, Okla,
says: The wolf chase to which the
president has been so eagerly looking
forward to began early Monday morn
ing at Camp Roosevelt eighteen miles
southeast of here. The party of about
dozen, including President Roose-
welt and his doctor, had not Travelled
far until their dogs were leading them
on to what turned out to be fresh
scent. Soon the leaders were re-
warded by seeing in-'a neighboring
ravine a lank gray wolf deliberately
looping as if unmindful of its pursuers.
The dogs all seemed to catch sight of
the prey at the same time, for horses
and dogs now set forward with re-
newed energy. The wolf tried to elude
its pursuers by lodging, but this only
hurried matters, at II enabled the fore
most dogs to catch up with its prey,
as the wolf turned to beat off its as
sailants other dogs sprang upon the
bristling animal and bore 1t to the
ground, where 1t was quickly dis
patched without the aid of the hunt
ers. Two other wolves were killed In
much the same manner before the
almost direct rays Of the sun indicated
that 1t was about time for the mid
day meal. The president was invar-
iably at the head Of the procession of
riders
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1905-04-15

There are cases where an operation
is the only resource, but when one con-
siders the great number OF cases OF
ovarian and womb trouble cured by
Lydia i. Pinkhams Vegetable Com
pound after physicians have advised
operations, no woman should submit TO
one without first trying the Vegetable
Compound and writing Mrs. Pinkham,
Lynn, Mass, for advice, which is free.
Miss Margret Merkley Of 275 Third
Street, Milwaukee, Wis, writes:
Dear Mrs Pinkham:-
Loss Of strength, extreme nervousness
shooting pains through the pelvic organs
bearing down pains and cramps compelled
me to seek medical advice. The doctor, after
making an examination, said had ovarian
trouble and liberation and advised an opera
ton. To this | strongly objected and decided
to try Lydia Il. Pinkhams Vegetable Com
pound. The liberation quickly healed, all
the bad symptoms disappeared and am
once more strong, vigorous and we'll"
Ovarian and womb troubles are stead
lily on the increase among women. II
the monthly periods are very painful.
or too frequent and excessive-if you
have pain or swelling low down in the
left side. bearing down pains, leucor.
rhea, don't neglect yourself try Lydia
e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1905-04-15
FLEET AT ANCHOR.
British Steamer Passed the Russians
$50 Miles From Singapore.

The latest information in regard to
the Russian squadron commanded by
Rear Admiral Enquist, which passed
Singapore Saturday afternoon, was
brought Monday by the British
steamer Gregory Apcar. The latter on
Sunday sighted the Russian ships
twenty miles northeast of Manki, one
of the islands OF the Anambas group,
about $50 miles north-northeast OF
Singapore. . The Russians were at an
Choir when the Gregory Apcar passed
them. Information has also been re-
ceived at Singapore to the effect that
four warships, apparently Japanese,
were off Cape st. James, near Saigon,
April z.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1905-04-15
IExPEcT GREAT BATTLE.
Russians Putting Their Hopes In
Great Victory Upon the Water.

Great Victory Upon the Water.
The outburst of enthusiasm aroused
in military and naval circles at the
prospect of a sea fight which may
change the whole complexion Of the
war finds no echo in the liberal press
OF st. Petersburg, which Views with
something akin to alarm even the
remote possibility of turn of fortune
which would strengthen the govern.
ment at home. The Chauvinistic or.
gans, however, are filed with long
articles discussing Admiral Rojest-
vensky's chances. but they are all
based on the theory that the whole
squadron has reached the China sea.
The Novoe Vremya highly commends
the admiral for having safely accom-
plished the difficult feat of bringing
the squadron through, declaring the
die is now cast. The Bourse Gazette
manifest undisgused pleasure at the
scare in British shipping circles and
the furry in insurance rates produced
by the sudden appearance OF the Rus.
sian squadron off Singapore after the
British had convinced themselves that
the squadron would never go to the
far east
Japan" says the Bourse Gazette,
"now stands to lose the mastery OF the
sea, together with the fruits Of all
her successes on land"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1905-04-15
Law Breakers Go Free.

District Attorney Clarence C. Ham.
lin has nolled the cases of the people
against Nelson Franklin and forty.six
other prominent citizens of Cripple
Creek, Colo, district, who were
charged with the deportation of GER
tain persons August 20 last, and prior
to that time, and with looting union
stores. Mr.. Hamlin said the cases had
already caused an expense of nearly
$4,000, and in his opinion, there was
small chance Of obtaining a conviction
II they should be tried.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1905-04-15
NO mlNaLINa WITH aussIAna
Poles Hold themselves RlsIdly Aloof
From Their conauerers.

From Their conquerers.
Hugo CAM in his book on Russia
writes as follows of the relations ex-
listing between the Russian oflcials
and the Poles They remain separ.
ate, like oil and water. The Rus
sian, even though he Is the master.
is OF no consequence here. II is only
necessary to observe for the space OF
an hour from some corner OF the ele-
CANT dining room Of the hotel the be.
havior OF the Polish society and the
complete isolation of the Russian Of.
ficers or offlcials; II is only necessary
to be able to distinguish the groups
from one another-the Baltic nobil.
ity with their almost bourgeois fam
lilies, merchants from all the princi.
pal countries, Russian functionaries
and Polish society-and It will at once
become clear who Is at home here,
firmly rooted to the soil, so that all
others become strangers and intrud'
eIs; It is the Poles and the Poles
alona"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1905-04-15
No Chance for a Girl.

The accepted masculine attitude
was well expressed By the small boy
who overheard the conversation Of a
caller He was one of four brothers,
and the visitor remarked, What a
pity one Of your boys wasn't a girl"
Dropping his game and thrusting
hands in pockets he exclaimed: well,
I'd like to know who'd a ben'er. I
wouldn't "a ben'er, Joe wouldn't a
hen'er, Ed wouldn't a ben'er, and I'd
like to know who'd a ben'er."