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The Elbert County tribune., 1906-12-06
Mfscellnn eous.


Senior Morety Pendergast has
formed new Spanish cabinet and
his appointments have been approved
by King Alfonso.
Admiral Converse, chief of the bu-
reau of navigation, in his annual re-
port, recommends the revival of the
grade of vice admiral in tne navy.
twenty-five employees of the Stand.
ard Oil company were recently ar
rested and fined at Decatur, Ind, fol
working on Sunday.
The North German Lloyd steamer
Main was badly damaged in COLI
sion in New York harbor with the
schooner Neville, recently.
The president has announced the
appointment of John A McIlhenny.
of Louisiana, as civil service commits
sioner. Mr.. McIlhenny was a rough
rider in the Spanish war and is a
democrat. His appointment makes
the board democratic one.
At the request of District Attorney
Heney, Gov. Pardee, of California,
has pardoned Siffens and Wyman,
LWO DOA SlulltlSs III OlutI lldL
they may testify against Abraham
Ruef and Mayor Schmitz, of San
Francisco.
The town of Aunen, Germany, was
recently wrecked by an explosion OF
"Ruburit." It was estimated that 300
persons were either killed or wounded.
The new cotton exchange at Liver
pool, England, which cost s1.750,000.
was recently opened by the Prince
OF wales.
Albert Young, William Murphy and
William Kelly, indicted with Cornell
Jus Shea for conspiracy in connection
with the teamsters' strike in Chicago,
have pleaded guilty and will turn
states evidence, against Shea, who is
president of the international union.
The Oklahoma constitutional con-
wen ion has adopted the Missouri
plan of handling lobbyists. The
names of those who violate the rules
of the convention will be posted on
an excluded list and any delegate
holding communication with them
will be held In contempt,
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-12-06
NEWS CT THE WEEK
Most Important Happenings OF the
Past Seven Days.
,TntcrestfnE Items Gathered from, All
parts of the World Condensed
Into Small Space for the
Benent of Our Readers.
Personal.

cc Wycoff Wright the Wichita, Kan,
= Street car conductor who shot and
Killed passenger was released by or
der of the coroner, the coroner's jury
having brought in a verdict of justi-
fable homicide.
Telegraph operator Mattox who
was alleged to be responsible for the
Southern railway wreck in which
President Spencer of that road was
killed has been found and denies
that he was negligent or in any way
responsible.
The property left by Carl Schurz ac-
cording to the report filed in New
York for the purpose of adjusting the
inheritance tax amounts to $255,150.
J. W. Harris farm hand, tried to
rob the bank at Bendena, Kansas.
and when it became apparent to him
that he was about to be captured, he
killed himself.
John Sharp, city marshall of Table
quah, I. T., while intoxicated shot
and instantly killed VIII Powell. II
A16-year old oby.
- By the surrender OF 900 rebels In
South Celebes to the Hollanders, a
war which has continued for the past
two centuries was brought to a close.
4 In spite of threats made by the
Cnegro population of Chicago. Senator
Tillman made his speech in that city
on the race question. He handled
the subject in his customary style
without gloves.
The Southern immigration and Edu
cational conference has effected a
permanent organization with Gov
Hayward, of South Carolina, as pres
ident
Capt Hugh Fl. Henry, past nation
al commander of the Army and Navy
Union, and chief of staff of the pres
ent commander, died recently In
Washington.
Representative Nicholas Longworth
and Mrs. Longworth are visiting the
President and Mrs. Roosevelt at the
White house.
Theodore p. Shonts. chairman of
the Isthmian Canal commission, has
returned to this country from Pana-
ma
While performing a delicate opera
tion recently, DR.. G. B. Ferguson, ex-
president of the British Medical asso-
citation dropped dead.
j. d. Deb's, father of Eugene v.
Debs. former socialist candidate for
president, is dead at Terre Haute,
Ind, aged S5 years.
Rev. William A. Howe, a centenar-
Z ian and the oldest Baptist clergyman
, in the world, is dead at his home in
! Cambridge. Mass.
Capt. Amundsen, the Arctic explor-
er, who recently went through the
northwest passage, has been presented
with a gold medal by the Geograph
ical society of Norway.
King Menelik, of ADyssinia, is re-
ported to be seriously i'll at Adie-
Abeba the capital.
Col. Theodore Ewert, of Springfield
ILL.,, for many years assistant adju-
tant general of Illinois, is dead at the
Soldiers and Sailors Home at Quincy.
Gen. l.. Victor Baughman, Mary
land member of the democratic ma
tional committee, is dead at his home
in Frederick.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-04-24
LOCAL BREVITES
Sweat pads, IS cents ct Sta6ord's

nsuuGoA
Sweat pads. IS cents ct sta6ord's.
w. G. Draper is in from Kendall.
Timothy seed at Lehman's 4.24-2
Hand made harness for $40 At Stat:
ford's. TIT
Barb wire at Lehman's. 4-24-2
Frank King, of Fullerton, is in the
city.
Ceretana flour at Lehman's. 4-24.2
DR.. Foley Main St., near Fifth
avenue. att
Timothy seed at Lehman's 4-24-2
Mike German, of New Var, is in
town.
Barb wire at Lehman's. 4.24.2
l. NJ. Beatty. osteopath. Bank Of Fer.
gus County building att
Ceretana flour at Lehman's. 1922
Frank Degner and wife are in from
Flatwillow
D.
Timothy seed at Lehman's 1912
Duggan. the undertaken, Lewistown,
First Ave. and Main Street. att
N. B. HICKEY, Of Chicago. is at the
Hoffman house.
Ceretana flour at Lehman's. 4-24-2
De Kalb & Mettler, lawyers. OFFICES
Msin st.. Lang Building. att
Timothy seed at Lehman's 4-24.2
Fred Schlueder, of Mosby, was in
the city yesterday.
Barb wire at IIehman's. 4-24.2
Order Black Diamond coal; best
coal on market. Tel. No. 90. att
Samuel Taylor and wife are in
from Forest Grove.
Ceretana flour at Lehman's. 4-24-2
Dr.. e. A. Long, dentist, will be at
Moore April 2eth, goth and 30th. 4-2o.3
Timothy seed at Lehman's 4-24-2
Mrs. J. w. Shaw, of Grass Range,
is at the Hoffman.
Barb wire at Lehman's. 4-24.2
Sherman & eabcock, painters and
paperhangers, Phone 1871, old line. att
Ceretana flour at Lehman's. 1912
G. A. Fitzpatrick, of Armells, is STOP
ping at the Hoffman.
Timothy seed at Lehman's 4-24.2
veIie wrought iron vehicles sold by
Montana Hardware company. 4-17.atf
Barb wire at Lehman's. 4-24-2
S. w. Hamilton, of st. Paul, is a
Hoffman house guest.
Ceretana flour at Lehman's. 4-24-2
Dr.. e. A. Long, dentist, will be at
Moore April 2eth, 29th and 30th. 4.2o-3
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Moore, of Moore,
were in town Sunday
Power Nero. Co. will pay $3.50 per
100 lbs. of good clean oats in trade.
Timothy seed at Lehman's 4-24-2
For camping parties, herders. pros
pectors, nothing so handy as Shaw's
already prepared flour. Try it. TIT
Barb wire at Lxehman's. 4-24-2
c. v. Peck, of Deerf1eld, was in the
city at the end of the week.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-04-24

New carriages and buggies. fresh
lot of fine livery horses, new harness
and everything right up-to-date is the
announcement Of Mayor Pinkley of
the Elkhorn stables. THE neatest
and safest turnouts in town." Alta
S. J. Blain. who lives down in the
bad lands section, will probably be
tried tomorrow on a charge of assault
and battery. Deputy Sheriff Firman
Tullock having made the arrest. It
appears from the statement of Chris
Nelson, that a few days ago the defen-
dant met him at the old circle bar
ranch and asked what Nelson had
been saying about him. The complain
ant replied that he had not been say
ing anything. and then. according to
his statement, Blain knocked him
down and beat him badly.
Timothy seed at Lehman's 4-24.2
copp's Mining Code, the prospect
or's and miners reliable authority on
mining law and forms, edition of 1906
right up to date. is now on sale at
the Argus Office at so cents; postpaid,
IS cents. We have encountered much
delay in supplying the demand for
these because the 1906 edition was
exhausted and the 1906 edition was
delayed, but the stock has arrived
and we are prepared to I'LL orders
promptly.
Barb wire at Lehman's. 4-24-2
When you start trading at our aroc.
cry section you'll wonder why you had
not done it before. Power Mercantile
Co.
The news has been received here
of the death of Mrs. Myrtle Taylor
Davis, wife of Ellis Davis, at the Fer
ris Hot Springs. Mrs. Davis was the
sister Of Ed. Taylor. the we'll known
Lewistown ball player, and who has
lately been employed at the Sunrise
mine, at Maiden. Her father. J. B..
Taylor, who is a well known Gallatin
valley rancher, visited Lewstown last
fall and spent some time here. Mrs.
Davis was formerly in charge of the
telephone exchange at Belgrade, and
was widely known to the travelling
public.
Should we not have just what you
in HI -
can and will rapidly execute any idea
you may have and do it right. Power
Mercantile Co.
Timothy seed at Lehmans 4-242
We have secured the services of Mr.
Bert Buck, one Of the best known
horse and stockmen in the county,
who will devote his entire time to
buying and selling all classes of horses
and cattle, whether large or small
punches. We have secured $40 acres
of pasturage adjoining the city which
we will use in connection with this
feature of our business. Our increas
ing business has made it necessary
to secure additional help and Mr..
Buck will be found at any time, and
is always ready to trade, buy or sell
all classes of live stock. Hilger &
Busenburg.
You cannot make money any faster
than the savings we make for you on
er Mercantile Co.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-04-24

Ceretana flour at Lehman's. 4-24.
DR.. Stokes has moved from Fergu
County Bank building to rooms II
IL and IA, Laux building. at
Timothy seed at Lehman's 4-24..
Andrew Fergus and George Osborne
of Armells, we're in town Sunday.
Barb wire at Lehman's. 4-24.;
At the Bon Ton, j. G. Bebb, propri
etor, is the place to buy fruits. cigar.
and tobaccos. 4.1O-at
Ceretana flour at Lehman's. 4-24.:
r. F. Turnbull and wife, of Gil
Edge, were in the city yesterday.
Wilson 4 LewelIin, the leading DRUG
gets, take orders for engraved cards
Call and get prices. at
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Shearson, Of Gill
Edge, are registered at the Hoffman
}. c. Huntoon, lawyer; telephone
No. I'd Bell phone, No. rs Mutual
Office opposite Day House. at
A. Jackman, the Forest Grove WOO
grower. was in town yesterday or
business.
Wilson 4 lswelIin, the leading drug
9'sts, take orders for engraved carde
Call and get prices. II
E. o. Busenburg has sold to William
McCollum for $425, lots 2 and 3 in
block 8 of the Janeaux tract.
Cab calls, day or night. Call No
55 on either telephone system. Res
idence phone No. 1O3. Alta
T. F. Border, the lower Judith ranch
err, was in the city Saturday. He re-
ports that the country in that section
is rather dry.
J. c. Huntoon, lawyer; telephone
No. I'd Bell phone, No. rs Mutual
Office opposite Day House. att
After an extended visit in southern
California, Mrs. Rudolph Won Tobel
returned home Saturday evening,
greatly improved in health.
Have you seen the large display Of
buggies and spring wagons at the
Montana Hardware company? 4-17-att
The livery stables reaped a har.
vest Sunday. Owing to the fine wealth.
er. every available rig was hired by
parties who wished to drive out into
the country
If you want an up.to-date buggy or
spring wagon buy a velie wrought iron
job at the Montana Hardware com.
pany. 4-17.atf
The Lewistown telephone company's
men are now engaged in taking down
the discarded poles, and the appear.
ance of the streets is considerably
improved by it.
The Elkhorn stables now EMPLOYEES
a night man, prepared to give prompt
attention to night calls at the door or
on the telephone. Alta
Barb wire at Lehman's. 4-24-2
Those pictures we advertise must be
seen to be appreciated. Power Mercan.
tile Co.
Miss Jennie Fulton, the we'll known
school teacher, is i'll at the hospital
Her attending physician looks for a
speedy recovery, as her ailment does
not appear to be very serious one
Ceretana flour at Lehman's. 4-24-2
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-04-24

Mrs. James Weaver returned from
hte east last Saturday.
Learn to trade at Power Mercantile.
Co. Heaps Of satisfaction in it.
Tho Fergus County Hardware Co.
have q first-class timer and are pre-
pared to do all kinds of work in that
line on short notice. att
We pay $3.50 per 100 lbs. in trade
for good clean oats. Power Mercantile
Co.
p. J. Monaghan, the Butte mining
expert, who has been looking over
several properties at Kendall, return
ed Saturday evening from the big cop
per camp and has gone out to Ken.
dali.
We pay 1.5O per 100 lbs. in trade
for clean oats. Power Mere. Co.
The Bon Ton has opened their new
fountain and is prepared to treat you
in soda water, ice cream and crush.
ed fruits. Call on ]. C. Bebb for some.
thing nice. 4-1O-atf
The two-weeks-old child of Oscar
Butte died Friday night at the home
of Mrs. Hasch, an aunt of Mrs. Butte,
in this city. and the funeral was held
from the Hasch residence Sunday af.
ternoon.
TN IS
nation. Consult DR.. Frank, the eye
specialist, at the Hoffman house. She
will tell you conscientiously whether
you need glasses or what treatment
is necessary. 4-24-atf
The most elaborate and daintiest
millinery at prices remarkable for
their IittIeness-Power Mercantile Co.
E. r. Greene of Western New York
is visiting his brother A. c. Greene,
in the western part of the county. He
is highly impressed with what he has
seen of this region and thinks 1t has
a great future.
A. M. Mead, of the Lewistown Hide
& Fur Co.. will contract or buy your
hides, pelts, etc. See him before con-
tracing or selling pelts. This will
be to your interest. as we have no one
contracting for us. att
On account of a shipment of news
print being delayed in transit from
Lombard, the Argus is greatly crowd
ed for space this week. being compel.
led to limit itself to four pages. We
sincerely hope this will not happen
again and that neither our advertise
ments nor our news matter will be so
necessarily limited.
Power Mere. Co. will pay $3.50 per
100 lbs. for good oats in trade.
Thos. Downing, representing the
Chicago Hide Co., will hereafter be
found at the Dark Horse barn on 5th
Ave. He is prepared at all times to
pay the highest cash price for hides,
pelts, and wool. 4-13tf
Civil service examinations for ap-
plicants for positions as forest rang
ers will be held at Townsend, Kalis-
pell and Missoula, will be held on
May IA, and in the larger cities of
the state examinations for applicants
for positions as supervisors will be
held on the same date. Additional
information may be obtained by ad-
dressing the Civil Service Commits
sion, Washington, D. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-27
ANNUAL EXCURSION.
Outing Of Board Of Trade at River
View Nav IL.

The Washington Board of Trade has per-
fected plans for it's thirteenth annual ex-
cursion and planked shad dinner at River
View Saturday, May L. In order to meet
the convenience of all the steamer st.
Johns will make two trips to River View.
one at 1890 O'Clock am. and the other at
las o'clock pm. The members of the
board and their friends will be entertained
with band of music and facilities are
to be provided for base ball and other
sports. The planked shad dinner will be
served at /: 80 o'clock pm and also at $3.50
o'clock pm. for the accommodation OF
those who arrive by the afternoon boat or
who prefer to dine at the later hour. The
list of the officers of the Board of Trade
and of the committee of arrangements for
the annual excursion and shad bake fol-
lows:
OTfcers-Brig. Gen. John NJ. Wilson presi-
dent; Cuno H. Rudolph. first vice president:
E. Southland Parker. second vice presi-
dent; r. Ross Perry, general counsel; Geo.
H. Harries, secretary; w. P. Van Wickle.
treasurer; William M. Shuster, assistant
secretary.
Committee of arrangements-S Slime
metz, chairman: Walter H. Klopfer, vice
chairman; ]. Harry Cunningham, secre-
tary; Robert Cook, E. H. Droop, w. f.
GUIDE, w. H. Henshaw, Thomas P. Nor
gan, Edwin H Neumeyer, James F. Oyster
and E. G. Schafer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-27
Law Students in Debate

Inc fourth debate of the Washington COL
iege of Law Debating Society took place at
the rooms of the college Wednesday even
Ing. The question affirmed THAT capital
punishment should be abolished"
The debaters in the affirmative were Mr.
arthur G. Elston and Miss Anna M. Ander-
son, and for the negative Mr.. James P. Dill
lard and Miss Elizabeth Tyler. The Judges
were: Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey. dean:
Miss Mary Wood. teacher of equity tur;s
prudence. and Mr.. Harry A Hegarty. quiz
master.
The decision of the judges was unanimous
IN favor of the affirmative side but IL was
stated the speakers all acquitted themselves
admirably. Mr.. A G. Elston was given the
honors of the debate
The last private debate will be held the
evening OF May z, when the abolition of tho
jury system will be considered. The speax-
ers on the affirmative Will be Mr. Andrew
y. Evans and Miss Sarah G. Morrison. and
me negative side will be sustained by Mr..
Roy Hill and Miss Mary N O'Toole
Inc society Will give Its first public de-
bate the 18th Of Mey, at which time the
Judges will be prominent members OF the
District bar. The question will be on the
establishment OF an eight-hour working day
In the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-27
GENERAL AND PERSONAL
NEWS OF GEORGETOWN

An automobile owred by Miss Mary V.
Clark, of 1928 Connecticut avenue. and
operated by William Bell, of s14 10Th street
coiiided with the iron railing on the Penn
sylvania avenue bridge across Rock creek.
last night and damaged both the railing ana
the machine.
after the regular business meeting of Sill
yer Star Lodge. No. 20. I. o. G. T.. last
h,ght at GOOD Tenplar Hall. on the Brook
viiie road, Tenleytown, program of enter
ta,nment was gwen Va
MI, MI Charles Gregory McRoberts and Miss
virginia Powell Goodwin We're married yes
U ISroay al noon at Christ Episcox,si
GhIIch' 5lst and o streets Rev. lanes
~. w; Blake pastor of the church per
formed the ceremony. assisted by Rev A,
NJ hlch' or Tyrone Pa, a brother-in-Ian,
OF the groom. After an extended trip north
me couple will make their home in Chi
=, IweiVe two-story apartment houses on
tIe west side of Avon place. between n
s,Ieet ana Cambridge place have been com
pleted by Robert H. Melton. The cost Ia
said to be about $4,000 "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-27
Intimation of Insanity.
LOCAL LEGISLATION.
Action Taken by the Senate District
Committee.

The Senate committee on the District of
Columbia today ordered a favorable re-
port on Senate bill 1913, to rectify the boun-
dairy line of Rock Creek Park, which pro-
vides that all the various tracts of land
between 10th street extended Blagden Hill
road, Rock Creek Park and the north line
of the Shepherd subdivision shall be secured
and shall become a part Of Rock Creek
Park. 1t provides that the chief of en-
gineers of the army and the Commission
ers shall proceed to acquire this land. Not
less than twenty-four acres of the land
needed must be obtained at not more than
81 800 per acre.
A favorable report was also ordered on
Senate bill 669s, to regulate the practice OF
veterinary medicine in the District. The
bill provides for a board of examiners to
consist of five practitioners of veterinary
medicine. each a bona fide resident of the
District for three years preceding his ap-
pointment. The bill provides for the exam
ination ofsall applicants for diplomas to en-
title them to practice In the District.
Senate bill $3.50, providing for the reas-
sessment of benefits in the matter of the
extension and widening of Sherman avenue
was also considered by the committee and
a favorable report was ordered.
The committee ordered favorable report
on House bill 1894, to amend the code OF
the District of Columbia In relation to the
law regulating the sale Of milk, cream and
forth. The bill passed the House on the
26th of March last, and the committee re-
ferred 1t to Senators Martin and Scott with
instructions to report 1t favorably as soon
as they are satisfied that it does not need
amendment
The committee ordered favorable report
on proposed amendment to the District of
Columbia appropriation bill made by Mr..
Gallinger directing the chief of engineers q
the army to construct plant for the occa-
sional chemical treatment of Potomac water
necessary to produce clear, wholesome
water. This amendment now goes to the
committee on appropriations.
The amendment to the District bill pro-
posed by Mr.. Burkett for the payment OF
cost and expenses OF condemnation pro-
ccedings, for the payment Of excess Of ben
Gifts and for the grading, building neces-
sary bridges and culverts and for macad-
amizing and improving Massachusetts, ave-
rue from the naval observatory to the Dis
trict line. For these purposes the sum or
10000 Is provided. Seventy-five per cent
of the land within the line of Massachu-
sets avenue between Wisconsin avenue AMI
the District line shallN be dedicated to the
District, whereupon condemnation proceed
ings may be entered into to secure the bal
aEce of the land
Senator Gallinger today introduced a bill
to regulate and macadamize Albemarie
street east from Connecticut avenue 10
Broad Branch road, for which purpose
$1,000 is appropriated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-27
Wanted in North Carolina.

A young coIored man was arrested last
night by Policeman Geler of the eighth pre-
cinct on suspicion that he is wanted at
Creedmore, N. G., to answer a serious
charge. His name was given as Hill Wash
ington. Capt. Boardman sent message of
inquiry to Mayor Lyon asking If he wanted
the man under arrest. The mayor respond
ed that Eugene Lyon, alias Hill Washing
ton, colored, is wanted there. He also
asked that the prisoner be held until the
necessary papers and a witness to identify
him can reach here. An officer is expected
to reach here with the papers tomorrow
morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-27
Building Permits Issued.

Building permits were issued by Inspector
Ashford today as follows:
To George s. Fraser-For repairs and al
terations at 2o1 10th street southwest; arch
itect F. II. Jackson; builder. j. M. Baden;
estimated cost, $1,000
To Lester A. Barr-For three-story brick
dwelling at 2l22 LIE Roy place northwest;
architect, B. 8. simmons; builders, Houtz
& Weiser; estimated cost, $4,000.
To Capital Traction Company-For re-
pairs and alterations at $3.50 NJ street north
west; contractor, James L. Parsons; estf-
mated cost, S35, 600.
To Carrie Madison and Ida M. White-For
two two-story brick dwellings at 5113-5715
18th street northwest: architect and build
er, J. c. Brown; estimated cost, $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-27
News From the Boys Section.
Boys S. Suit Special

Just this morning a line of
Boys Suits arrived that we got
at special figure and hasten to
tell you about. Not so many
of them that you can delay your
purchase, particularly as the
value lsunquestionably the best
that was ever offered at this
time Of the year. Double
breasted models and also nov
city styles-in blue serges and
a variety Of fancy worsteds.
Thoroughly well-made gar
ments that we offer with abso-
lutte confidence in their ready
acceptance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-27
y WorfE s Msa,S to s9 SITS, Sill.

We aim to give the young men a
line of Suits at this price that is not only
special in value, but special in style, if
that expression may be allowed. The
young men want something extreme. We
believe we know their wants and inter-
pref them satisfactorily. We offer this
line of Suits at SI1.75 as evidence of
our ability to give the young man what
he wants. The Suits are mostly of Sc
lected worsteds and many of the new
gray effects are shown.