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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-04-12
WORKING FOR
REVOLUTION
Little Doing in Manchuria, But Rus
sia Still Has Plenty Of Trouble
Right at Home.
iMPRoMPTU MEETING oF"REDs.~
Revolutionary Addresses Are Made,
Red Flags Displayed and Proc
Iamations Delivered.

st. Petersburg, April 11-Events
in Manchuria have come to pause.
and at home the main attention is
being given to the work of the Bouli-
gan commission, which, is charged
with formulating the plan for the rep
resentative assembly promised by the
imperial rescript of March 3. The
commission is meeting twice weekly.
The statement that the preliminary
report of the commission will be ready
before Easter is incorrect The
amount of material for it's considera-
ton is too great to permit of this.
The chief problem is that of represen-
tation for governments wehere the
zemstvo organization is not at pres
ent installed and election machinery
is not available.
The summary closure of the lawyers
congress in st. Petersburg yesterday
in the midst of the opening session Of
what promised to be a repetition Of
the Moscow conference of doctors,
manfests the firm hand with which
Governor General Trepoff is managing
| the difficult situation.
Revolutionaries yesterday contriv-
ed an impromptu meeting in front OF
the Putiloff iron works at the hour
for beginning work. An immense
crew of workmen was attracted and
revolutionary speeches were made,
red flags produced and proclamations
delivered. Six policemen who at
| tempted to disperse the crowds were
roughly handled, but the assemblage
scattered at the approach of the po-
| lice reserves.
The verdict of the commission ap-
pointed to investigate the condition
at Port Arthur at the time of the sur
render is expected soon
Anti-Semite proclamatiOns have
been issued at Smolensk and Orel,
and posted at fence corners in that
section of Russia calling upon the peo-
pie to arise and beat the Jews. The
effect of this Indictment on the peas
ant population in the present cOndl-
ton of affairs in the rural districts
is feared.
Several cases of destruction of por-
traits of Emperor Nicholas, follow
ing the example Of the students OF
ST. Petersburg, have been reported re-
Gently. The latest of these was at
the high school in Romny, as related
in the Associated Press dispatches
from Moscow.
A revolutionary leaflet, entitled
The Peoples Journal" distributed
by thousands among the working
classes of Moscow and the peasants
of that vicinity, appears to be
counterblast to all attempts to incite
the proletariat against the educated
classes. Reviewing the grievances Of
the lower classes, it declares that the
"Intellectuals" were the first to under
stand the cause and enlist in defense
of the people, and indirectly COM
mends barnburning, bread riots and
terrorism; pillories M. Witte with
Won Plehve, Grand Duke Alexieff, M.
Bezobrazoff and the dOwager empress
for causing the war; praises the
brave japanese" and demands the lin
stant termination of the war and the
summoning of constituent assem-
bly,"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-04-12
The Colorado Bear Hunt,

New Castle, Colo, April 1O.-The
big pack train and camp outfit for
President ROosevelts party received
hurry-up orders to move today, and
Guides Jake" BOrah and John GOff
headed the procession OF nearly 100
horses and 60 dogs south of New Gas.
tie, where camp was pitched for a
week or ten days. AS soon as the
camp is well established, the extra
men, as well as several ranchmen
and trappers who will be engaged,
will scOur the country IN search of
bear tracks. They will carefully note
all the signs and general locations,
SO when the president starts out there
will be no delay in looking for tracks
Citizens of New Castle are planning
a novel reception to the president
next Saturday morning. which will be
subject to his approval.
1t is, proposed that q grand parade
be held, in which President Roosevelt
shall ride so he can be seen by the
citizens. At the end of the process
sion will be a monster cinnamon bear
in a cage. The animal was recently
captured and he is now at the resi-
dence of Frank Hillard, where he has
succeeded in killing at least dozen
dogs and injuring several men who
ventured too near him.
Goff and Borah will put their pack
of hounds in a corral. and the beal
will be given an hours start for the
hills. Then the packs will set on the
trail and President Roosevelt, with
the leader. Philip B. Stewart, and the
guides. will follow in hot pursuit. This
it is planned, is to be the official star
Of the hunt.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-04-12
JUDGE LOUD REVERSED.
Decision in Cattle Transaction Made
in Eerqus County.

Helena, April 11.-Fallure on the
part of the foreman of the ranch of
William Ettien near Utica, Mont, to
accept cattle when delivered is likely
to lose him As range cattle, which
have been in controversy for some
time. The lower court had decided
the case in favor of Ettien as against
II. B. Drum, and had denied Drum s
motion for new trial. In decision
handed down yesterday by the SUI
preme court, the action of the lower
court is held erroneous and the case
is remanded to the district court.
The case is the Outgrowth of sale
of cattle made in July, 1900, by VIM.
Deaton to William Ettien. Deaton
sold not only all his cattle, of which
he had 760, but their brand as well.
He made two deliveries, one of COZ
cattle on Aug. 5. and of 9S cattle on
Sept. /. Later he made delivery of
As cattle, the remainder of the herd,
which it was claimed they could not
deliver at the time of the original
sale Ettien was not at home and the
foreman of his ranch refused to ac-
cept the cattle. They were then
driven on and sold to Drum.
The case was originally tried before
Judge Loud in yellow stone county,
who held that the custom regulating
the sale of range cattle in that sec
ton of Montana was that all cattle
bearing the brand sold. belonged to
the purchaser of the brand, no mat
ter where found.
1t was upon this conclusion the de-
cision of the lower court was reach
ed
The supreme court holds that such
an Interpretation of custom would
mean the abrogation of section 4491
of the civil code, Justice Holloway in
handing down the decision explaining
that every transfer of personal prop
erty, if made by person having at
the time the possession or control of
such property, if such a transfer is
not accompanied by immediate de-
livery and followed by an actual and
continued change of possession of the
thing transferred, is conclusively pre-.
sumed to be fraudulent and void as
against subsequent purchaser in good
| faith"
The decision further points out that
while it is assumed that Deaton knew
of the circumstances surrounding
| the transfer, there was no evidence
that Drum knew anything about it
and he is accordingly assumed to be
an innocent purchaser.
| The action was originally brought
by Ettien against Drum for the re
covery of the cattle.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-04-12
Loeb Attending to Business.

Fort Worth, Tex, April 10.-Secre-
tary Loeb and his assistants are con
fident that President Roosevelt and his
party are enjoying to the fullest pos
sible extent their wolf and jackrabbit
hunt on the Deep Red creek in Okla
homa.
No communication of any character
has passed between the president and
his secretary since they parted on
Sunday. A large batch of official mail
was received here today, but it was
of an unimpOrtant character. None
of it was forwarded to the president
Secretary Loeb and other members
of the party located here have little
to do. Fort Worth citizens have been
hOspitable in arranging entertain
ments. A barbecue will be given to-
morrow.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-04-12

were taken from this city to the Koot-
enai shingle mill at Salmo. 1t was
learned at Salmo that the Japanese
and Chinese workingmen were coming
and crowd of 200 white men were
at the station when the train arrived.
The whites refused to allow the Or-
entails to leave the depot, and the
newcomers, took the next train to Mel
son, the nearest station. The company
says it requires the Orientals and can
not work without them. Another at
tempt will be made, with the aid of
the provincial police, to land the Asia
tics in Salmo.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-04-12
STRIKE IN CHICAGO.
Teamsters Are at War With Montgonn.
cry Ward & Company.

cry WdFO q NOIUpdUys
Chicago, April 11.-There was moth
ing in today's development that would
indicate that there would be peaca-
BILE settlement of the strike inaugural
ed by the teamsters against the mail
order house of Montgomery Ward e
Co.
The wagons and vans of the big
store, manned by non-union men, made
several turbulent trips today deliver
ing goods to railroad freight houses.
Although big and noisy crowds fol-
lowed the caravans and the police
were forced to break a number OF
blocades, deliveries to railroads were
declared by the officials OF the store
to have been a great deal more sue
cessful than last weeks ones.
Forty members of the Employers
association. at a meeting today, issued
statement. to the teamsters to put
a stop to the sympathetic strike. In
the resolution adopted by the employ
ers it also is declared that under no
circumstances will they allow the
teamsters to interfere with the carry
ing on of legitimate business, as will
be the case should the strike be ex-
tended TO other concerns in order to
bring Montgomery Ward & Co. to
terms. The teamsters for the past two
days have been threatening to de-
clare a sympathetic strike in other
parts unless a speedy settlement of
the present struggle is reached.
The force of the police guarding the
freight caravans of Montgomery Ward
& Co. were doubled today in antici-
patton of rioting by sympathizers with
the firms striking teamsters and gar
| ment workers. About 200 bluecOats
were on hand at the Ward building
| when the wagons were ready to start.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-04-12
HOW SHERIFF
FOILED MOB
SAVES BRUTAL MURDERER FROM
BEING LYNCHE0 BY ExCiT-
ED CITIZENS.

Trinidad, April 10.-The assassina-
tion of John H. Fox by Deputy Sher-
iff Joseph Johnson, and an attempt
at lynching, frustrated by Sheriff Dick
Davis and posse, and later race
between the sheriff and posse with
the prisoner for special train, and
an angry and excited mob of 1000
people bent on vengeance, were the
wild scenes enacted in Trinidad this
afternoon. The assassination of Fox
was the most cold-blooded murder ev.
er committed in Las Animas county.
Fox was standing at a desk in the
lobby of the postoffice reading news
paper with his back to the door. John
son entered, six-shooter in hand, and
without the least warning, sneaked up
behind Fox and fired. The bullet en-
tered behind the left ear and came
out of the forehead, passed through
a glass door into the elevator lobby,
grazing the head of a man standing
in the elevator. Fox fell backwards
dead. and Johnson, coolly walking
from the postoffice, started toward
the county Jail when he was arrested
by another deputy sheriff and placed
in the county Jail.
The news of the assassination spread
like wildfire and soon mob of 1000
people gathered in front of the post
office, making threats of lynching.
nj
by the mob and placed in an under
takers wagon the sight seemed to
turn them to frenzy, and rush was
made for the county Jail amid loud
cries of Lynch the murderer" In
the meantime, the sheriff swore in so
deputies, who surrounded the Jail, and
when the mob reached within half
a block the sheriff halted them and
said:
"As sheriff I am sworn to protect
my prisoners. l will kill the first
man who attempts to come up those
steps. If you get Johnson it will be
over my dead body
This had the effect Of checking the
mob. who lacked a leader, and after
muttering vengeance for an hour the
mob left, and reformed in front of
the postoffice, when plans of lynching
were discussed. Several prominent
| citizens addressed the mob and dur.
ing this times Sheriff Davis secured a
special train on the Colorado and
Southern. Later Johnson, surround
ed by deputies, started from the Jail
| on dead run for the waiting train
three blocks away. This news reached
| the mob, who started pell nell af-
ter the posse, growing in numbers en-
route, until fully $500 people had
| gathered. The sheriff succeeded in
getting his prisoner on board, but when
the train started the mob was less
than 20 yards away.
A thrilling experience occurred af.
ter the rain had started, leaving the
excited mob cursing and throwing
rocks, but fortunately no shooting was
done. After the train had run about
300 yards a coupling broke. When
the mob saw the engine leaving the
caboose they rushed forward again,
yelling like mad, and paying no at
tention to the command of the posse
to halt. Then the engine was again
coupled and made successfui dash
When the mob saw it was foiled 1t dis
persed. The prisoner was taken to
Pueblo.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-04-12
POWER SITE
FORLIBRARY
TRUSTEES SELECT LOT AT COR.
NER OF FOURTH AVENUE
AND WASHINGTON.

The board of library trustees held
meeting Thursday afternoon, and
finally selected site for the Carne-
gle library. Realizing fully the i'm
portance of their action, the trustees
discussed the whole matter at length
and reached the conclusion that, all
things considered, the most desirable
tender received was that of r. c. Pow
er, who offered to sell the lot at the
corner of Fourth avenue and Wash
ington street, having frontage of
80 by 100 feet, for $4,000. Mr.. Pow
er offered to contribute $10O toward
the purchase price, and Mrs. Wini-
fred A. Erickson agreed to give $3.50
for the same purpose. This would
make the actual amount to be raised
1,650, and from expressions made by
citizens, there is no doubt that this
sum can easily be secured by sub
scriptiOn.
To Push the Work.
Having decided to accept the of
fer of Mr.. Power, the trustees will
at once arrange to receive subscrip-
tions to make up the sum required for
the purchase, and will make every eff
fort to have actual work on the Ii
brary building begun at the earliest
possible day.
The plans for the structure have
not yet been prepared. No step could
be taken in that direction until the
site was secured. as the nature of
the plans is controlled by the ma
ture of the site, it's area, etc, but
this matter will receive immediate
attention. When completed, the plans
will be sent to Mr.. Carnegie for his
approval, that being the only condi
tiOn that has not been complied with
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-04-12
Tom McDevitt in Trouble Aoain

Great Falls, April 12.-Tom McDev-
lit, who has figured before in Fergus
and Cascade county courts, pleaded
not guilty in justice court today to
the charge of breaking into a room
and stealing a watch and about $i3
in money. He was bound over to the
district court.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-04-12
LOOKING FOR
SEA VICTORY
Russians Expect Admiral Rojestven-
skys Powerful Fleet to Defeat
Togo in the Coming Battle.
ALL READY FOR THE BATTLE
Cars Warships Gain Entrance to
China Sea Unobserved by the ia
panese-st. Petersburg Hopeful.
Especial to the Argus.)

Saignon, French Cochin China, April
11-AdmiraI Rojesvensky's fleet Of
battleships and crusiers, in all about
fifty vessels, passed off port this morn
Ing, steaming northeast. It Is report.
ed here that Admiral Togo's Japanese
squadron is lying in wait off the coast
Of Formosa and If this prove correct
the fleets can scarcely meet within
three days.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-04-12
Funeral Of VIM. Abel.

The funeral of the late William Abel
father of John F. and William NJ.
Abel. of this city. occurred today at
the Catholic church, Rev. Father Van
Clarenbeck officiating There was a
large attendance of relatives and
friends.
Mr.. Abel died very suddenly at AL
berta, near Straw, Monday afternoon,
heart failure being the cause Mr..
Abel was well known and highly re-
Spected citizen.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-04-12
No Chance in Manchurid.

ST. Petersburg, April IA dis
patch from Chief of staff Karkevitch
TO the general staff, dated today, from
the front says there has been no
change in the situation of the two
armies.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-04-12
Especial to the Aruus.)

Especial to the Argus.)
Toxic, April 12th-No news con-
firming advices from Saignon announc-
ing the passing Of the Russian squad
ron there yesterday, can be secured
here, but the Japanese officials appear
very sanguine and not in the least
disturbed because Toga has not al
ready met the invaders.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-04-12
crowdinq Out the Whites.

Vancouver. B. c., April 11-Oriental
labor has been driven out Of a mill
at Salmo. A party Of 33 men, of whom
10 were Chinese and % Japanese,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-04-12

For iob work in any line. neatly
execm+cd, call on the Argus job office.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-04-12

n you want all the news all the
.ime read the Argus.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-04-12

CONTINUED on page four.)
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-26
TAXES HIM
Marshal Brings Bail Jumper
 lutO Court

John Harris, a Haines Indian, who bad been bound over ID tbe sum of tloo to appear iu the district court vas cap t1red by Deputy Marshal B. L.. John son, at Hsines, yesterday.
 Harris was very angry st being ar rested and he did not hesitate Co eH- press hls anger. Ee had given sn appearance bond in a case wherein he had been charged with aiding a prison CT to escape. Re forfeited the bod and the sureties had pad the amour, involved. The Indian thought the pay ment Of the money he'd settled for the crime.
 Harris vas brought to Sksgvsy by Deputy Marshal Johnson and is nov held in the isil.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-26
IN LEAD
Alaska Takes FiIst Place
 For Tourists

Gen. William E. DOugherty, Of the United States Army, may now be added to the enthusiastic admirers Of Alaska as land for tourists to see and as a. resort for those seeking a vacation. Gen. and Mrs. Dougherty, who are making tho round tripon the Humboldt Today they went to Bennett and back.
 Gen. Dougherty, who Is now on the retired list, is a persistent traveller m q has seen all sections Of the world, noted for scenic beauty. He emphatically says Alaska surpssses any country he ever has seen for the grandeur and beauty ot its mountains and for the perfection of its summer climate,
 Gen. Dougherty was colonel Of the Eighth infantry, two companies Of which were stationed at Skagvsy for two years prior to being relieved by the Third Infantry. He was retired little more than a year ago with rank Of brieadier general and now resides at San Francisco.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-26
Ceur, Held. Long ss-ios.

One of the things about the distric, court, ss conducted by Judge Gunnison. that impresses sn observer is the lOug sessions Judge Gunnison Is q worker snd he evidently believes the court officials and members of the bsr should be kept going during a jury term. Since court convened a, sksgvsy instead oi following the rule oi holding from three to Eve hours s day the sessions have begun at 9 o'clock in the morning sod ths adjournment has not been until 5 or 6p. m.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-26
No peace unless Russia will abandon Manchuria and fully indemnify the Japanese for the war which has cost 200 GOO lives and $1,OOO,OOO day
Especial Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.) )

26Jaanese Peace Envoy KOmun made the emphatic statement complete indemnity for the cost of the conditions He said would also he insisted that Russia claim that country and all authority there further every fired These figures quoted indicating the amount of indemnity that twouldb b
 July 25Janee Peace Envoy Komura arrived here yey He will remain in this city he frOmPr
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-26
Dsad Man Pound

This morning Saturday. the body oi a man was found floating ia the water near James sawmill at DouglSS Upon being ia en ashore 1t was found that the man had bullet wound in the head and from indications 1t is evident that he had been murdered. Nothing that would give the officers a clue to his identity was found on the body.-Ju- neAu Dispatch.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-26
BRFAKSDOWN
Steamship DakOts Has to
 Put back

Special dispatch to the Daily Alaskanl
 Seattle, July 26-rhe steamship Ds- kota which started Monday on her maiden trip across the Pacific ocean to the Orient, broke down of Cape Flat tery. She returned here yesterday a'- ternOOn. She win have to go into dry dock for repairs
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-26
WINSFIRST
Tacoma Defeats Riysls For
 Championship

Especial Dispatch to Daily Alaskan. ]
 San Francisco, July 26-The Tacoma baseball team won the first game from San Fra cisco in the series between the rivals for the Pacific Coast league Pen- ant. The score was;
 Tacoma, (; San Francisco, O.
 Los Azgeles, ., Oakland, 2
 Los Angeles, July 26--The hometeam easily defeated Oakland ai baseball yesterday. The score was:
 Los Angeles, .; Oakland, 2.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-26
SETS CASES
Jury Trials Begin at Skag'
 way Tomorrow

The trials Of cases by jury win begin in the district court tomorrow. The case Of Jacob Pearl against the Moore townsite people, involving the title to the property at the corner of Fifth Ave uue and State street Is set for that day.
 The case of the United States against Mary Sanders, charged with vagraucy, which was set for trial today was dis missed. Since the case was tried, and a conviction reached in Judge Stout's court several witnesses have dissp- peared. The district attorney stated lt would be impossible to get acOuviction, Mary Moses, who was charged with Mary Sanders, was drowned earlyl this month at Haines,
 The court adjourned this morning until g o'clock tomorrow morning.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-26
GETS WELL
Baseball President Will Re-
 cover From Wound

Especial Dispatch to Daily Alaskan ]
 San Francisco. July 2s Esgene P. Bert, president Oi the Pscisc Coast baseball league, is rapidly improving and win get yell from the effects Of bis wounds.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-26
W, Doatsub"i,at.

In buying drugs stationery, toilette articles, etc from Kelly & Co you get just what you call ior or what the doc tors write for. No substituting d. lowed. Kelly & Co,
 Skagvay. Alasks.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-26
River is RIsisE

Lewis river, at WhiiehOrse, gained one inch yesterday over the day before. This Is the first change in b tor some time. 10 registered 6l inches above low water this morning.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-26

Judge WickrshSm has rendered a decision simplifying his former holding that the discovery oi gold is necessary within a reasonable time after the ioca- tiOn ol a mining claim. The second decision holds that the man who dis; covers gold on S mining claim is entitled to ownership and possession irrespective Of who holds the recorded title,
 A Fairbanks dispatch of Monday says:
 "A decision handed down here SAtur- day by Judge James wiekersh&m, of the United States district court, puts a
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-26
EIGHT DIE
Yellow Fever Raging at
 New Orleans

Special d.spatch ,o the Daily Alssksnl
 Nes orleans. July 2s Eight per-ous died yesterday at this place of ys'lov fever. Every possible eaort is being made Co stamp the disease out
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-26
IS AFLOAT
Bennington Will Be TOwed
 to Navy Yard

Especial Dispstch to Daily Alssksn. ]
 San Diego, Cal, July 26 The Ben uington vss aoated this morning and vill be toved ,o Mare island ior re. pairs in a iev days
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-26

E. Mahr, who had given bond to keep the peace pursuant to an order Of ]. J. Rogers, United States commis- sioner was discharged and his bond ex- nnerated.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-07-26

The case Of s. J, Weitzman against Cartwright and Humes and their bonds men, several SkSgway business men, was set for trial next Saturday.