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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-01-04
MONTANA LEADS.
Is Greatest Wool Producing State
Wyoming is Second.

Is Greatest Wool Producing State
Wyoming is Second.
Copies of the governments report
on the wool industry for 1904, show
that Montana is still the greatest wool
producing state in t!-a union. The
years clip in this state is given at
81, ,O43, 500 pounds, being about 5000,
600 pounds less than the estimate
made by secretary of the state bureau
of agriculture. The difference is pro-
badly due to the fact that the railway
companies, in making their reports to
the state bureau, included shipments
of Wyoming wool from Montana sta
tions, while the government secured
its figures from other sources, after
the straight Montana clips had been
segregated.
Next to Montana, in pounds of wool
produced in the year, IS Wyoming
with total of 32,104,0OO pounds, and
Oregon is bad third, with a total of
only 1885, $50 pounds.
The total clip of the United States
for the year was 295,SY3,929 pounds,
Montana producing over IL per cent
of the entire clip of the country.
The number of sheep in Montana at
shearing time of the past year was
5,245,OOO, as compared with 4,6S1, 900
at the same time in 1903. -' In the
country, at shearing time of last year,
there were 40,121,4 sheep, against
40.068,44O at the same time in 1903.
With normal weather conditions
the clip in Montana would have been
very much greater than that of wy
oming. but in the past year, the aver
age weight per fleece in Montana was
much below the normal for this state,
while the Wyoming fleeces weighed
more than usual. The average fleece
in Montana in the year was only 63
pounds, against 70 pounds in Wyom-
ing, and in a majority Of years the
figures would be reversed. The aver
age weight of fleeces in Montana for
the past year was only the same as
for the entire country, and as rule,
Montana f1eeces will run at least a
pound higher than fleeces the country
over.
The woods of Montana were excep-
tionally well grown and of light
shrinkage. while those of Wyoming
were comparatively heavy, and it is
estimated that Montana woods sold at
prices about 20 per cent higher than
those paid for the Wyoming clip.
1t is estimated that the number of
sheep to be sheared in Montana this
year is greater than it was last year,
and as it Is probable that fleeces will
be much heavier, it is estimated that
the clip of the state this year will be
fully 40,000,O0O pounds, which should
sell for at least $S,O0O,O0O.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-01-04
AGRICULTURAL EXHIBIT.
Frank Spragg Was Kept Very Busy
at Fhir-Many Medals Awarded.

BOzeman, Dec. 29.--Professor F. B..
Linfield, who had charge of gathering
the agricultural exhibits for Montana
at st. Louis is preparing his final re-
port to Chairman Mantle on the work.
Montana had 26O individual exhibit
ors in the agricultural department and
OF these, 172, nearly two-thirds. will
receive medals. Montana's exhibit was
much more complete than most of the
neighbOring states, with many more
individual exhibitors. How 1t COM
pares as to medals can not yet be
learned.
About 1000 people registered at
the agricultural booth, and many
thousands who did not register STOP
ped long enough to examine the ex-
hibit in detail. Most of these went
away with a far different idea OF Mon
tana's resources than they had had
before.
Early in the season the visitors
were chiefly from the south, put Tor
the last three or four months the WIS.,
itors were chiefly farmers who were
interested as possible immigrants.
One attendant. Frank A. Spragg' re-
NAMED with the exhibit tnrouen the
season, and during the last naii OF the
time there was work enough to keep
two or three busy. Mr.. sprass gave
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-01-04
Eleven Months SieQe.
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press.) 80.
The news that the Russian forces
at Port Arthur have been reduced to
such a strait that at last the heroric
commander has beelt forced to preptse
surrender, follows upon a month Of
reverses. The siege began almost
with the firing of the first gun in the
war, now nearly II months ago, and
when perhaps the greatest stronghold
in the world was garrlsoned with
10000 Russian soldiers supported by
formidable squadron of modern
battleships, cruisers and torpedo boats
These warships have been destroyed
or dispersed until but a few torpedo
boats remain in the harbor. The
garrison at latest accounts had been
reduced to about $1,000 men. On
December 4, High (203-Metre hilD
hill one of the most commanding
positions in the series of forts held
by the Russians, was captured by the
Japanese after severe fight, in which
the loss on both sides was enormous.
1t was from this hill that the death
blows were dealt about the warships
that were then remaining in the har-
Dor. and afterward the japanese guns
were trained upon the town and such
forts as were within range. On De-
cember 10, the East keekwan fort
was taken by the japanese, affording
to them another advantageous posi-.
ton from which to assail other forts
in the chain of defenses. Mining and
sapping were important factors in
the capture of this position, as they
were also in the fall of the Rihlung
fort on December 20.
All of these achievements served to
cut communication between the Liza
oti forts destined to be the last ditch
of the defenders. From the hour Of
the fall of East Keekwan, events have
seemed to be hastened to their cul-
mination. for on December 81 Sung
shu mountain fell into the besiegers
hands, and only few hours later
the "H' fort. another strong position,
was captured.
The report that the non-combatants
of Port Arthur had been accorded an
asylum beyond Laoti mountain may
have been an indication that the jap
anese commander foresaw that the
surrender of the Russians within
brief time was assured.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-01-04
The Senate Organized.
Guo1ano Rocnrd Inn ~

There was sprinkling of spectators
In the galleries, chiefly women, when
Lieutenant Governor Edwin Norris
brought his gavel down upon the ma
hogany covered desk with whack
and announced that the senate would
come to order.
The senators were all in their seats
and President Norris announced that
the oath of Office would be admins
tered to the members. All stood with
their right hands aloft and carefully
repeated the words of the oath after
the chief Justice. The officers decid-
ed upon by the Republican caucus
were then elected as follows:
President pro tem-B. F. White. OF
Beaverhead.
Secretary-C. e. Wight. Of Cascade.
Assistant Secretary-J. A. Shoe
maker, Of Lewis and Clarke.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-01-04
Women's Club Entertains.

Women's Club Entertains.
The Women's Club of this city in
vited their friends to attend lecture
on Japan at the Presbyterian church
last Friday evening, and those who
attended passed most pleasant and
profitable evening. The speakers OF
the evening were the Rev. Henry
Quickenden and p. M. SillOway.
Mr.. Quickenden confined his re-
marks to brief history of Buddhism
and compared the religion of the old
time with that of today. 1t was an
instructive talk and thoroughly ap.
preciated by all. At the commission
of Mr.. Quickenden's talk vocal solos
were given by George Beasley and
Mrs. Harry Boggs.
p. NJ. Silloway then delivered an IL
lustrated lecture on Japan and Jap
anese life. The views were exception.
ally good and the address wes an In.
teresting one.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-01-04
Another Good Man Gone Wronu.

He neglected to take Foley's Kidney
Cure at the first signs of kidney trou-
BILE, hoping it would wear away, and
he was soon a victim of Bright's dis
ease. There is danger In delay, but
If Foley's Kidney Cure is taken at
once the symptoms will disappear, the
kidneys are strengthened and you are
soon sound and we'll. A. r. Bass, of
Morgantown, Ind, had to get up ten
or twelve times in the night, and had
severe back ache and pains in the
kidneys and was cured by Foley's Kid
ney Cure. For sale by Wilson & Nc
4>echnie. Fo.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-01-04
The OrjdinaI.

Foley & Co., Chicago, originated
Honey and Tar as throat and lung
remedy, and on account of the great
merit and popularity Of Foley's Honey
and Tar many limitations are offered
for the genuine. Ask for Foley's
Honey and Tar and refuse any sub.
stitute offered. as no other prepare.
ton will give the same satisfaction,
opiates and is safest for children and
delicate persons. For sale by Wilson
Z McKechnie. Fo.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-01-04
HoRsETHlEVEs CAPTURED.
Livingston Officers Take Two Men at
AarloWton

Livingston, Dec. 28.-Sheriff Robert
son added another to his long list of
important captures when he arrested
Clarence Keogh and Jake Seal at Hal-
lowton Monday.
The men are accused of stealing a
horse from rancher in the upper Yel-
lowstone and of robbing the ranch
house of l. w. Brewer on Shields riv-
er, as they made their way out of the
country. At the Brewer place they
helped themselves to provisions. new
suit of clothes, an overcoat and sad
die. Sheriff Robertson heard of them
going toward the Musselshell country
and took the Montana railroad to Har-
lowton, where he intercepted the fug-
itives and arrested them. He was ex-
pected in the city with his prisoners
last night.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-01-04
Hedges Takes the Chair.

\AACAOAd INCCOIu, Jdu. ID
Spectators commenced to fill the
visitors gallery in the house as early
as II O'Clock, and by noon every seat
was occupied and many stood back
OF the seats during the entire pro-
ceedings attendant upon the opening
OF the Ninth session. The members
drifted in slowly and collected on the
floor in groups. Among them were
several familiar faces, and old mem.
bers took the lead in showing the new
men about and introducing them to
the state officials and prominent citi-
Zens.
Promptly at the appointed hour, the
members were in their places and Sec-
retary of State Yoder took the chair.
After calling the house to order, Mr..
Yoder instructed Nathan Godfrey to
call the roll and when that had been
done. Associate Justice Milburn ap-
peared to administer the oath. The
members arose, as did the spectators,
and this formality was carried on in
quite an impressive manner. the men,
bers repeating the oath as it was pro-
nounced by the associate Justice.
Representative Linderman, of Mad
ison, then suggested that Representa-
tive Lanstrum, of Lewis and Clarke,
Sbe called to the chair. This was put
In the form of a motion and was car.
ried. Representative Linderman and
MacGinniss being appointed to escort
DR.. Lanstrum to the platform.
After thanking the members for the
honor conferred, DR.. Lanstrum an
nOunced that the election of a speak
er was next in order. Representative
Bennett, of Madison, obtained the floor
and in a brief address nominated w.
A. Hedges, of Fergus, for the position.
Representative Dempster, of Silver
Bow, nominated as the choice of the
Labor party, Representative Charles
Lannin, of Silver Bow. J. E. O'Con-
nor, of Broadwater, nominated Repre-
sentative w. M. Johnston, of Yellow
stone. There being no further nomi-
nations, the ballot was taken, result
ing as follows: Hedges, SO; John
ston. %; Lannin. 9.
On the announcement of the result,
Representatives Murray, of Cascade,
and Sanden. Of Lewis and Clarke,
were appointed to escort MIR. Hedges
to the chair and the appearance of the
speaker was greeted with round OF
hearty applause. When quiet had
been restored Mr.. Hedges said:
Coming as I do from family
whose homes and interests have been
in Montana for forty years, venture
the assertion that there is no man in
this great state who could more fully
appreciate the high honor you have
bestowed on me than myself. It shall
be my constant endeavor to discharge
all my duties as speaker with entire
fairness and impartiality shall guide
all my Efforts
When the speaker concluded, he
was again warmly applauded, and the
regular order was at once proceeded
with.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-01-04
Found = Cure for Indication

I use Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets for indigestion and find
that they suit my case better than
any dyspepsia remedy have ever tried
dies. I am nearly fifty-one years OF
from indigestion. l can eat almost
anything l want to now.-Geo. w. EN-
ory. Rock Mills, Ala. For sale by All
druggists and dealers.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-01-04

away about 10000 of the pamphlets,
Montana the Treasure State" more
copies than all the other Montana ag-
encles put together. Professor Lin
neid states that although he saw o,lan-
titles of advertisement matter drop.
ped or abandoned about the grounds
and streets he saw only one of Mon
tana's attractive publications without
an owner.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-01-04

Helena, Jan. 1.-Wyllys Hedges of
Fergus county will be speaker Of the
house in the Ninth legislative assemb-
ly. He won out in the Republican
caucus tonight, defeating his opponent,
A. j. Bennett of Madison county by a
vote of 26 to II.
This afternoon number of Repub-
licans had meeting and they decided
upon their candidates. At the caucus
tonight the slate prepared in the
afternoon A. J. Bennett should be
speaker pro tenn, but Mr.. Bennett
would not have it and that went to
M. L. Hewitt of Jefferson. R. E. Gray
of Silver Bow was booked for journal
clerk and he lost to F. G. Pearson of
Granite. Mrs. Frank Higgins of Mis-.
soula was slated for enrolling clerk,
but she was defeated in the caucus
by Miss Elizabeth Blake of Helena.
The other selections by the Repub.
lcan caucus was as follows: Chief
clerk, Nathan Godfrey, of Meagher;
assistant chief clerk, j., G. Blake of
Deer Lodge; sergeant at arms, w. H.
Houston, of Missoula; assistant ser.
gant-at-arms, M. H. Race, of Cascade; !;
journal clerk, F. G. Pearson of Gran
lite; engrossing clerk, Mrs. J.. S. Keerl
OF Helena; enrolling clerk, Miss Eliz-
abcth Blake of Lewis and Clarke
chaplain, M. M. Maxwell of Lewis and
Clarke; doorkeeper, o. B. Crane of
Chouteau; assistant doorkeepers, S.
M. H. Butler of Ravalli and M. LEIGH
OF Gallatin; watchman, D. H. Daniels,
day; George Hanks of Valley, night;
5anitor, M. G. Kinney of Madison.
Pages-Jas. Davies, Guy Allen, Vic
tor Herbert of Lewis and Clarke and
George Wilson of Cascade.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-01-04
Speedy Relief.

A salve that heals without scar
is DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. No
remedy effects such speedy relief. 1t
draws out inflammations, sOOthes
cools and heals all cuts, burns and
bruises. A sure cure for piles and
skin diseases. DeWitt's is the only
genuine Witch Hazel Salve. Beware
of counterfeits. they are dangerous.
Sold by L. c. Wilson, Lewistown and
Kendall. De.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-01-04
A POLISH PATRIOT.

N. A. Meyendorf Attempts Suicide at
Denver-0istinguish Career.
The Associated Press sent out a
sensational dispatch from Denver last
week relative to the attempted sui.
eide of a former Helena man which
can not fail to be read with no little
interest of all old residents of Montana
who knew the principal. 1t follows:
Michael A. Meyendorff. special az.
ent Of the United States general land
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-01-04
SPOILED Her Beauty.

Harriet Howard, of 2O9 w. 34th St.,
New York. at one time had her beauty
spoiled with skin trouble. She writes:
Il had salt rheum or eczema for
years, but nothing would cure it un.
til l used Bucklen's Arnica salve." A
quick and sure healer for cuts, burns
and sores. Csc at Delzell Drug Co. Blu.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-01-04
Greatly in Demand.

Nothing is more in demand than a
medicine which meets modern require
ments for a blood and system cleans
er, such as DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
They are just what you need to cure
stomach and liver troubles. Try them.
At Delzell Drug company, 25c., guar
anteed. Blu.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-01-04
stoessers Bravery RECOGNIZED.

Toxic. Jan. 2. 2:3O p. m.-Marshal
Yamagata, chief of the general staff,
under orders from the emperor, has
dispatched the following cablegram to
General Nogi: when l respectfully
informed his majesty of General Stoes
sells proposal for capitulation, his
majesty was pleased to state that
General Stoessel has rendered com.
mendable service to his country in
the midst of difficulties and 1t is his
majesty's wish that military honoia
be shown to him."
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-01-04

When bilious try dose of Cham.
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
and realize for once how quickly q
first-class up-to-date medicine will cor
rect the disorder. For sale by Ill
druggists and dealers.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-01-04
WILL TEACH WRESTLING.

At Annapolis Students Will be In.
structed in Jiujitsu.
Washington. Dec. 30.-Little busi-
ness of Importance, concerning which
public announcement can be made at
this time, was transacted at today's
cabinet meeting. Secretary Morton
said 1t had been decided to have jiu-
jitsu, the Japanese science of wrest-
ling, taught at the naval academy.
The president is much interested In
the Japanese style of wrestling aud
cordially approves of it's introduction
at the naval academy.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-01-04

Toxic. Jan. 2-10:OO. The follow.
ing message has been received from
General Nogi:
Il received a letter relating to sur
render from General Stossel. the com.
mander of the Port Arthur garrison,
Sunday night at O'clock
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-01-04
JAMES cURRlER DEAD.
kismet Stochman Dies on His \
Home.

kismet Stochman Dies on His Way
Home.
Miles City, Jan. 1.-The body of a
cattleman named James Currier, whose
home was at Kismet, was brought in
from a distance of about hundred
miles last night and placed in Camp.
bells undertaking rooms. Currier had
been on jury duty at Glendive and
was going home, being taken sick on
the way at Ole Hedstrom's ranch
Hedstrom is a wool man of Dawson
county, and brought the remains to
this city. The coroner of Dawson
county has been notified and is ex
pected to arrive tonight.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-01-04
Japs GETTING Closer,

and captured yesterday Saturday by
the Japanese forces besieging Port
Arthur.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-01-04
sIMoNs STRICKEN.

Former Fergus County Man Seriously
III at Billings.
Billings, Dec. 28.-W. H. Simons, a
prominent business man of Forsyth,
was brought to the hospital here yes
terday by DR.. Lindsay and Major j.
E. Edwards. Mr.. Simons sustained a
stroke of paralysis few days ago
and his condition is quite critical.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-09-28
THREE PARsNIP RECIPES.
This Vegetable Is Good Just pam
Boiled and Fine When fried anu
When Cooked with Verlniceih'

The plain boiled parsnip, fresh rom
Tho ground has a welcome waiting ioi
Il hut If cut in dice OF neat rounds anu
served with a good cream sauce =
makes a daintier dish. The sauce may nay
~ made from the water IN when 'he
narsnips are boiled, with the addition Oh
an equal quantity Of thin sweet cream .,
rich milk. and the usual thiekenihs oil
sour rubbed with butter.
Enough plain boiled for a dish OF iriea
narsnips may well be reserved when
cooking. Cut in slices lengthwlse ana
try dipping each slice in little mo- mo,
lasses on deep plate. i browns easily
and makes delicious erusty finish Fry
Il butter or a very nice fat
The third way of serving is with verm'
icell which must first be boiled IN sai''
"a water until tender. Arrange In lay
ers in a deep pudding dish, the parsnips
cnt in rather thin slices and the upper
Iaver Of the vermicelli Dust with
Grated cheese and dot with butter; theh
brown lightly in hot oven. TINS asa
NAV be served as a separate course loi
luncheon Country Gentleman.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-09-28
THE BABYs PROGRESS.
What 1t Should Weigh When Six
Months Old and Stages of Its
Physical Activities.

Fifteen or sixteen pounds is average
weight for the six months baby. II
will not gain so much from this age
through the second half of the first
year. From two to four ounces a week
4 the amount of flesh that II should
take on. and in very hot weather a
baby will probably gain less or not al
all When names are called 1t viii
often recognize them now and look at
the person spoken TO.
Creeping will take up most OF a
baby's activities during the seventh
and eighth months.
AT nine months II will weigh about
Is hounds ii 1t is boy, and liza
pounds if II is a girl. BY this time the
little one begins to try to pull itseii up
to its feet -
Ten-months-old babies can usually
stand alone. and some even walk lie"
steps by themselves.
when a baby has completed It's hrst
year II weighs from 20 to q pounds
hoys Weighing more than girls. IN
length ii will measure 29 inches, ana
its head and chest is inches in eifcuin
ference. Teeth will have come an .
child can ordinarily use a few one syl-
liable words. A great deal OF what u
said TO it is understood sometimes
baby can walk alone.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-09-28
ON oERANlUM CULTURE.
This Is a Sturdy and Generously row
ering Plant and When Cared hOt
Properly Quickly Responds

The geranium. like number OF otne,
lowers has been vastly improved
within the last decade. II IS common NV,
so,nsti,nes even an almost desplsea
eower and yet Il has many eA
so,,ort qualities. remains agenerai 10
yorite and is the foundation Of tas
average garden. Il is hardy. eompai@
80 cree from insects. a free ana
shearful bloomer. its foliage abundant
- handsome. It's habit generous.
These are good reasons to account '0'
its vogue. ,.,,,,,, has
rhe ,mnroyement in genaniums mas
.-ea,eed q class OF plants having IN
rreased sturdlness and Towering poMel'
and IN larger blossoms that isss
longer and are Of many exquisite sliaus9
ana oolors. Some Of the new slhgle va.
- have blossoms that measure
,hrse or four inches across, ana are VI
wonderful delicacy Of eolorins. -, =,
The reranium is one Of me 'a,., =
n,sn,s "a cultivate. t Is readily p'op ,a
pa.ad ana sndures neglect like a s'oio.
:. 49, = 80 AZ the few plants that can oe
..alea ant Of the ground u e arms "
autumn thrown into the ceilar VIZ :
t.tIs earth over the roots, ana VIII SUI ~.
I..sso M winter and catch on 10 tne
sart,g Usually they are taken from ny
~, - "a planted out without even r.
moving the dead wood OF the p'e 49,,
yesr and the Circumstances ,.nna
mhicb thew are required 70 eoh,. -.
49, a. Of course a heavy dram On
their vitality. .--,,s an eerani-
ms IN the May number OF Couhu -, -
1a - how to handle them 60 o. y
nrocure better results. -. :, gsnani.
IT, huild up your stock OF se $3.50
~ 49, s,.,rl5 axe out the old stuInps
earlv and rot them up. aiieINa.u ~ u,
- mem the benefit Of 8 su sunny ,.r,,.lv
~ - ~, make root and hbef Fap'l.y
~ re course Of three Weehs , -
az 4 - q batch Of CUTTINGS. an !
can lAh -. a. me same length OF ( iiils
s,e-.srd These cuttings can =, = -. -s,,.
/. tbum pots. and VIII man .s a -.
So y M, - :. tbsse For the sake o. 49,
A-'. -nscs shallow boxes car y - -
oIay y - = inches deep, fled Win ~ !
,asm well sprinkled WITH os ~ ~ eut.
,T ~ ,,ts are the better way, y. ,,ot az
-, = salze close. compact roel -, -, MI
unss ,, ~ Is injury when shiisso 49,, 80
ne. hound nsoI Or larger pots Z e, ,agr c1i
the .! srouq uss very shaTn knife ana -