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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-15
Clifford Murder Trial
Drawing to a Close
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suffering from this form is dangerous
to himself as well as the public. In
his opinion he should be constantly
guarded to protect the safety of the
public. Have observed him carefully
during trial. In his opinion defendant
has not been pretending that he is
crazy. Witness thinks he had epilep-
tic insanity when he struck Bigelow.
DIR. F. W. DAUBNEY.
Mayor of DEBORAH, member insane
commission for ~ years, physician
since 1883, graduate Iowa state univer-
sity 1888, post graduate course New
York Post Graduate Medical School
and Hospital 1888, is county physician
for insane at county farm at Freeport.
has been about IA years altogether
now there are IA females, 10 male in
durable insane there. Known defen-
dant 10 years. Seen him in county Jail
about 20 times, called especially to see
him twice, at other times called to see
others and talked with him. Prior to
session of court arrived at opinion that
he was insane.
Witness heard hypothetical question
read to DR.. Phillips. In answer to
this witness said Gin my opinion de-
PENDANT is insane. That form of in
sanity is permanent. In his opinion
the probabilities are that he will never
recover. He has been suffering from
a certain amount of the disease for
several years, and gradually passed
into the condition we now find him.
In witness opinion he was insane on
the day of the tragedy. Observed de-
PENDANT carefully in court. In his
opinion he is not shamming at present.
Witness has been watching him close
ly for that, had an opinion he was
shamming at first. Think he has
masked epilepsy.
DR.. Daubney was cross examined fol
several hours by the defense as to de-
scriptions of epilepsy, symptoms. con-
seriousness, transmission, heredity,
etc. Also on redirect as to hereditary
predisposition to insanity, time OF
appearance of manifestations, etc.
When he first heard the defense was
to be insanity he thought defendant
was shamming. Witness knew some.
thing of insanity in his family,
nothing of the extent of it. Defen
dant was in his office over veal
ago, asked him what is the compare
tive danger OF q person whose rela'
tives have been insane becoming in
sane himself.
In his opinion the fear that defen
dant was laboring under-that he
would become insane-would have 6
tendency to unsettle his mind. Wit
ness changed his mind about defend
ants shamming after attempting tC
talk with him, watching him care
fully over considerable period o.
time, before hearing the evidence ant
dispositions IN court.
Court then adjourned to Friday
8 100 a. IN.
Friday morning Dr. Daubney wa
recalled He had diagnosed the cas-,
of the defendant, and is of opinion
defendant is insane. In arriving at
diagnosis of the case physicians shoult
have as full a history as possible
former life, habits, mentality, mannel
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-15

do it, couldn't help it, said she failed
to accomplish the deed because the
butcher knife was too dull. The
child was in bed when attacked, was
IL years old. Witness was able to
find no apparent cause for attack.
The loss of consciousness of per-
son suffering with epilepsy varies,
from a few seconds to an indefinite
time, depending on the violence of
the attack; the loss of consciousness
may be partial or complete. When
witness was in Jail Clifford was asked
if he did not kill this man, he said
"they say I did," he couldn't remem-
Der if he struck the blow, said he was
at peace with God, had committed no
sin, cared nothing about the laws of
the state, he would be judged by the
law of God. Said there is first sin,
then condemnation, repentance and
forgiveness. If there is no sin there
is no condemnation, no occasion for
repentance or forgiveness. There has
been no sin, because there is no con-
demnation. Witness changed his mind
about defendants not shamming after
closely watching him in Jail for some
time. From the hypothetical ques-
ton, examination in Jail and court
and personal acquaintance, witness
opinion is that the defendant is per-
manently insane in an increasing de-
gree. He was app. Ultimately mentally
irresponsible for some time prior to
the tragedy, which has continued ever
since. In arriving at his diagnosis OF
epileptic insanity he wanted as COM
plete history of the patient as poss-
ible. In the defendant there is man
of peculiar mentality, hard student,
educated for professor, studied along
theological lines, hereditary predis-
position to insanity or epilepsy, pc
culiar conditions dating back some
time, loss of memory in spells, loss of
consciousness of surroundings, became
uneasy, couldn't rest. Realizing this
he tried as cure physical work,
carried it to excess, got up nights to
work, carried it almost to exhaustion,
besides continuing mental work be-
came more careless in habits. got so
he couldn't prepare lessons lost know
ledge of location at times, talked to
himself, performed sudden unaccount-
able strange acts, forgot part of his
clothing, and showed progressive
NlOl llcu ,
finally committing violent homicidal
outbreak. Following the tragedy is
| his religious mania, and his present
peculiar actions. From all these wit
ness formed his diagnosis. attaching
great Importance to the unfavorable
news of his daughters condition, this
was one of the greatest causes of the
outbreak.
DIR. GERSHOM H. HILL.
Lives in Des Moines, graduated al
Grinnell 1870 and at Rush Medical
College 1874, studied insanity special
ly ever since. Superintendent of Iowa
Insane Hospital at Independence p
years left July /, 1902. While there
admitted patients, determined ward tC
put them in, mental condition, decided
when they were fit to go home. Aver
aged 800 patients per year while there
Since leaving practiced as specialist il
insanity in Des Moines, devoting en-
tire time to insanity. Lectured OF
insanity to senior medical class al
state university for past Is years
Also lecturer on insanity at Drake
University at Des Moines. First saw
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-15
Carpets, Oil Cloths
and linoIeums.

Every winter the number of wise buy
ers who do their spring re-furnishing
in February, grow little larger. You
can't tell a last years pattern from a
next years pattern, yet one is fully
one-half higher than the other. Why
shouldn't you get the benefit? Ak
ministers at SOC, Velvets at Csc,
Tapestries at coo, illustrate the i'm
portance of February Carpet Bargains.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-15
laces.

in Oriental, Mechlin, Valencienns, NAL
tese, Moline, Torchion, very large as
sortment.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-15
Embroideries.

Hamburg, Nainsook, Swiss, Cambria, on
insertions, edges, flouncings, alliyers-
unusual values.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-15

Laoies' Gowns, made of good quail
ty muslin, embroidery insertion yoke,
with embroidery trimmed neck and
sleeves, we'll worth 75e. We offer
them at.......................... DUG
aides Gowns, embroidery inser-
tion and hemstitched tucked yokes,
embroidery trimming in neck and
sleeves, high or low neck, in extra
large sizes, regular $1.OO values 75C
Ladies' Gowns, made of extra good
muslin, with embroidery and lace in
sertion yokcs with embroidery Der thas
high or low neck, and long or short
sleeves, ATM. 81 90 and 81 .25
Ladies' White PettiCoatS, made
of good quality muslin, trimmed with
rows of tucks and embroidery rufiles,
all lengths, at...........65C and 75C
Ladies' White Skirts, made of
good muslin, with 14-inch India Linon
flounce, trimmed with cluster of tucks
and 6-inch embroidery ruille, regular
$3.50 value each for. 90
Fine Quality Muslin Skirt, with
hemstitched tucks in ilounce, 7-inch
fine embroidery ruflle at.,......."$l.2 20
Ladies' Corset Covers. with
three rows of lace Insertion, lace
trimmed neck, extra full front, at.26C
Ladies' Corset Covers, with lace
and embroidery insertion yoke, extra
full front, at........"..... ...ZOC
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-15

The 1905 styles for ladies, in turnovers,
slot and stock collars, also sets. Prices
most moderate 26C to SOC
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-01-11
HE COULD WAIT,
Hoee Way LafcadiO Hearn Pushed
Himself Into o Situation.

Himself Into q Situation.
Lafcadio Hearn at one time in his
career was employed OH Il daily paper
in Cincinnati.
He obtained the position by present
ing his application in person to the edi-
tor.
I'VE don't need anybody at present"
said the editor.
Hearn sat down on a chair, pulled a
book out Of his pocket, wiped his glass;
es and smiled.
Il said we don't need anybody" re-
peated the editor loudly.
II heard you," replied Hearn af-
fably. Il will just sit here until you
happen to need somebody"
That editor was not long in need
ing Hearn.
For lack Of anything better the new
man was sent out for a descriptive
story to be written in the steeple of
the Catholic cathedral. When the story
was handed in it proved to be a COM
position rivaling the word painting
feats of a Ruskin or Gautier.
He pictured the city as it looked
from the steeple and impaired to his
description something besides beauty
There was reality in it. Persons who
had viewed the city from the steeple
averred that the story was marvellous
for Photographic accuracy.
Now, Hearn was so nearsighted that
ten feet from his nose all objects were
let I'M icti 10
full if he could distinguish the nearest
house from the point to which he hat
climbed.-News Letter
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-01-11
CONTEST NoTIcE-Department G

the INTERIOR, U. S. Land Office,
LewistOWn, Mont, Jan. IL, 1905.
A sufficient contest affidavit having
been filed in this office by
CHARLIE l.. WINROD,
contestant, against desert entry No.
1856, made February 26. 1904, for the
neA, sec "a, tip 10 n, r Is e, Mont.
p. M, by John Frank Hannah, con-
testee, in which it is alleged that the
land embraced in D. l. e. No. 25CG
made by John Frank Hannah, is not
desert in character and could not be
patented under the desert land laws
OF the United tSates.
Said parties are hereby notified to
appear, respond and offer evidence
touching said allegation at 10 O'Clock
a. m. on February 25th. 1905, before
the register and receiver at the Unit
ed States land office in Lewistown
Mont.
The said contestant having, in q
proper affidavit. filed Jan. II, 1905
set forth facts which show that after
due diligence personal service of this
notice can not be made, it is hereby
ordered and directed that such notice
be given by due and proper publica
| ton.
EDWARD BRASSEY. Register.
First publication Jan. IL.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-01-11
TRUTH TRIUMPHS.
Life In a Conflict, and Error Dies In
the Struggle.

Life In q CONFLICT, and Error Dies In
the Struggle.
Life is struggle. Wars end, but the
war Of the race-the antagOnism OF
Thought, the strife between men. be-
tweei. man and the forces external to
him, within the soul of the individual
ends not save it be with extinction.
Error gains many a temporary tri-
umph, but the final victory is with
truth. There is substance in truth that
in the last balance outweighs error.
Natures process is by test and trial,
by unfolding, changing, ripping up. I'M
doing. redoing. by contrast and con-
flict she tries sincerity and treachery,
honor and dishOnor, fitness and unfit
ness. courage and cowardice. truth and
error. The conflict Of ideas between
social and political systems and be-
tween creeds and PHILOSOPHERS is as
rude as the conflict between the sea
and land. Error dies in the struggle
From Balance: The Fundamental Yer
ity," by Orlando ]. Smith.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-01-11
MAKES QUAR-
TERLY REPORT
Local Land office Sends in Report for
Quarter Ending December 81,
and IL c"~A Showing.
MANY HOMESTEAD ENTRIES
Increase in Cash Receipts and Home.
stead Entries, But Falling OF in
Desert Entries.

The report of the local land office
for the quarter ending December 3lst
was sent in to the department of the
interior last week and it is one of the
most creditable ones ever sent out
from the Lewistown office. The cash
receipts were far in excess of last
quarter and amounted 10 $25,O46 for
the three months.
The receipts of the last quarter of
the year 1903 were $18,S7S.92, as
against $25,046.67 for the last quar-
ter of 1904, making a difference of
$6.167.75 in favor of 1904. The en-.
tries made during the quarter and
the proofs filed in the local office are:
Homestead entries, 113; final home
stead proofs. %; mining applications,
3; coal declaratory statements, z,
| timber and stone applications, 9;
committed homestead entries, Fl; ex-
cesses, 4; public sales, 10; mineral
entries; timber and stone entries, 9;
desert entries, AZ; final deserts proofs
As. The sum of 1912 was collected
on testimony for the quarter.
There is noticeable difference in
the number of homestead and desert
filings for the quarter ending Decem-
Der 81, 1904, and that of 1903. In the
last quarter of 1903 the homestead ell
tries were only 20 in number as COLI
pared with 113 of 1904. The desert
entries for the last quarter of 1903
exceeded those Of the last quarter of
1904 by AZ, great falling off. This
may be counted for by the fact of the
investigations made by the govern
ment which may have frightened
prospective entrymen.
In 1904 there were entries made for
homestead on nearly 10000 acres of
land in this county and by figuring
this out 1t can be seen that nearly
$50 new settlers have come to the
county. This is allowing one to each
entry, but the number is probably
far in excess of that, as most of the
entrynlen have families.
There are still thousands of acres
of government land in this county
that would be valuable for ranch land.
Much of it is only good for grazing
in so far as anyone knows, but the
| success of the ranchers on the bencl.
lands with soil which was thought on
ly fit for grazing purposes, has been
a great surprise to all and there may
| be more of these surprises in store
| in relation to other lands throughout
| the county. Fergus county is rapidly
coming to the front as an aGricultur-
| III county and bona fide settlers are
wanted here.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-01-11
CONCENTRATIONS.

Mr.. John H. Cullom, editor of the
Garland, Tex, News, has written a
letter of congratulations to the manu-.
facturers of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy as follows: Sixteen years
ago ,hen our first child was a baby
he was subject to croupy spells and
we would be very uneasy about him.
We began using Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy in 1887, and, finding it such
a reliable remedy for colds and Group
we have never been without it in the
house since that time. We have five
children and have given it to all OF
them with good results. One good fea'
ture of this remedy is that it is not
disagreeable to take and our babies
really like it. Another is that it is
not dangerous, and there is no risk
from giving an overdose. congratu
late you upon the success of your rem
edy." For sale by all druggists and
dealers.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-01-11
No More Stomach Troubles.

All stomach trouble is removed by
the use of KOdol Dyspepsia cure. 1t
gives the stomach perfect rest by d.
costing what you eat without the
stOmach's aid. The food builds up the
body, the rest restores the stomach
to health. You don't have to diet
yourself when taking Kodol Dyspepsia
cure. ]. d. Erskine, of Allenville.
Mich, says: Il suffer ed heartburn
and stomach trouble for some time.
My sister-in-law has had the same
trouble and was not able to eat for
six weeks. She lived entirely on warm
water. After taking two bottles of
Kodol Dyspepsia cure she was en-
tirely cured. She now eats heartily
and is in good health. l am glad to
say Kodol gave me instant relief"
Sold by l.. c. Wilson, Lewistown and
Kendall. De.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-01-11
WOULD SHEf

I'm tie apple. swaying. bobbinG.
That Priscilla tries to bite
Hanging fine
On the Line,
With her rosy cheeks hobnobbing.
Now the left. and now the right.
I'm a mighty lucky fellow
Looking straight into her face.
Blue her eyes
AS the skies.
And Priscilia's hair Is yellow,
And she has q wondrous grace
As kiss her lips 30 lightly
Much l wonder what she'd do
II that man
Tried my plan.
Do you think that she would briggs
Gayly try to bite him tool
-4cLandbuFgh Wilson In u. LeuaD !
AnAlic.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-01-11
BALTIC FLEET
WlLLTURNBACK
Continued from Second Page).

December 2S-Japanese steamer
Manshu left Yokohama the day pre-.
vious with naval attaches and others
to see the fall of Port Arthur.
December 29-Reports of General
kondratenko being killed and Stoes.
sci wounded confirmed.
December 30-Rihlung fort captured
with thousand Japanese casualties
the previous day. Japanese also cap.
ture Yanghphuhan hill.
December 31-Japanese mounted
eight big guns in commanding posi-.
tions north Of the Etze forts and later
captured Sungshu mountain west OF
Rihlung, H. fort, a fort on Panlung
mountain, the heights south of Hous
anyantaO and Yantai hill.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-01-11

ing Cortes to have recourse to his in
fallible guide, the compass. that he
might ascertain for their mutual salts
faction that they at least were faith
full. Cortes himself records the singu-
lar idea held Of the powers of the mag
netic needle by his Aztec associates
and their request in letter addressed
to the Emperor Charles V. Their be-
lief, he adds, was one in which he took
care to confirm them
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-01-11
THE COMPASS.
The Belief WINS Once Held That I
Disclosed Mems Thoughts,

The Belief Was Once Held That 1t
Disclosed Mems Thoughts.
A belief that the mariners compass
disclosed mems thoughts was enter
tanned by u number of ancient Next
can companions and allies Of Herman
do Cortes. His habit of consulting his
compass and chart in his advance
through the country and the ease and
assurance with which he reached
whatever town or village he deter
mined to make for tended to confirm
this idea.
In the estimation Of the Mexicans
the compass was universal oracle
Accordingly in one of the conspiracies
which were set on foot against Cortes
By the Axtecs a number of the natives.
most likely innocent Of what was In
AnakaeznialirA v&ns aaxuhse In enEsAt.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-01-11

"Leonidas!' exclaimed Mr.. Meekton's
wife on his return from a journey. Il
am at loss to understand your con-
duct when we parted. said goodby to
you"
Eyes. Henrietta"
"Why didn't you say goodby In re-
sponse"
Il was just about to do 80. Henrietta,
but I checked myself. I was afraid
you would accuse me Of trying to have
the last word again"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-01-11
SENATORIAL VOTE
The First Joint Vote Taken Today
Carter Had Long Lead.

Helena, Jan. 10. p. m.--Special to
the Argus-The legislature met in
joint session today and took one bal
lot for United States senator. The
vote was:
T. H. Carter, 81.
Lee Mantle. 10.
r. G. Power, i.
VIM Lindsay, l..
w. G. Conrad. II.
J. X. Toole, 8.
II. l.. Frank, 8.
Martin Maginnis, 4.
Walter Cooper, 3.
G. r. Milburn, l.
Total vote cast, 94 absent, 4; nee
essary to choice, today, 4S.
Carter will receive a heavier vote
tomorrow. His election is practically
conceded.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-01-11
Declared His Intentions.

DGC1WfeO H1H IntemtHU""s
Mrs. Rusher-Has Mr.. Goldcoin with
whom you have been dancing all the
evening, at last declared his intentions.
Mabel? Mabel-Yes aunt. Mrs. Rush.
er-I am so glad! And what did he
say? Mabel-He declared he would
never marry.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-01-11

warrant. Such. however, proved 10 De
tne case. for. apparently infurlated az
their demonstrat tons. the reptile tgnt-
ened its coils and amid the shrleks OF
the public strangled the lady on the
platform before anything could be
done to assist her. The snake was I'M
mediately killed
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-01-11
Fatal Applause.

An English lady snake charmer
named Legion was performing at
village called vaelhlinger. in Rhenish
Prussia. in 4 menagerie with a boa
'es0strictor. This she permitted to coil
mound her neck and breast. Her cour-
Aoe met with thunders Of applause
from the spectators. who little dreamed
that BY their slsns Of approval they
-A- -.'aa una ooes ezAx{nars deslh
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-01-11

When bilious try dose of Cham.
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
and realize for once how quickly a
first-class up-to-date medicine will cor
rect the disorder For sale by all
druggists and dealers.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-01-11

Now isn't This OutrageousV
"Smith has just bought talking
machine for his wife,"
That's nothing. Lots of men have
got talking machines for wtves."-
Houston Post.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-01-11
Ant - Ne Elusive,

PA, who are the 'authoritiesr
'~They are the fellows who at critical
times claim that they have no au-
thority. Leader.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-01-11
Beneath Her.

0eneath Her.
ibid Marjorie marry for love?"
"Oh. no. She is too well bred for
that"-Life.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-01-11
The Way Of 1t.

The way Oh It,
IT'S love that makes the world 60 round
For me and for my neighbor.
And when he strikes we fill his place
With MammOn's unskilled labor.
Williams news., 1905-03-18
''''i'l l'i|i| !1 1Il(alka LGViXtEdU,SS
 ECO'O OV0TallH
 made from selected materials
Two Important Bills Passed

The following bill, introduced in the house by Hon. c. A. Neal and in the council by Hon. John R. Page, passed both houses, and will give about $14,OOO to be used in constructing a dormitory at the Northern Normal. Of this amount $1O,OOO is at once available.
 MT. Neal also introduced a bill providing that the county may buy bonds with any extra money it has on hand. This bill also passed both houses. It is of great importance, as it will stop the squandering of what money we have in the treasury. An Act to Provide for the Economical Reduc-
 tion and liquidation of County Indebtedness: Be it Enacted by the Legislative Assembly of
 the Territory of Arizona:
 Section l. That whenever any col nty ir this territory shall have in its treasury any sum Of money more than sufficient for the proper eco- nomical administration of its affairs for the cur rent year and shall not at such time have any matured indebtedness, but has indebtedness unmatured and not at such time subject to pay. ment. it shall be the duty of the treasurer of such county, by and with the consent and ad- vice of the board of supervisors of the county to such surplus funds in the purchase of bonds, of the territory of Arizona, issued under | the congress of the United States, or of any municipal corporation or school district of such county.
 Section ?. If territorial bonds are purchased as provided in section l, they shall be delivered to the treasurer of the territory of Arizona and l cancelled in payment of so much of the county | indebtedness to the territory is represented | by the total face value of such bonds; and i
 municipal, school district or other county bonds
 are purchased, they shall be registered ant | made payable to such county and held for th' | payment of the bonds of such county and thu | interest therefrOm applied from year to yea | upon the payment of the interest upon the fund 1 ed debt of such county.
 Section 3. All acts and parts of acts in con | 1ict with this act are hereby repealed. | Section 4. This act shall take effect and b. | ill force from and after its passage.