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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-08-10

other officers then lost their heads
and there was nobody to direct the
work of rescue.
Eye witnesses gave awful descrip
tons of the brutality of the men OIL
board. The immigrants completely
overcame the crew by sheer force of
numbers. and this, in spite of the ef-
forts of the officers who tried to save
women and children to interfere. One
report even states, the correspondent
continues, that a group of immigrants
approached one of the ships boats
which already was filled and about
to be launched and dislodged the peo-
pie, killing several with their knives.
Just as they were about to occupy the
boat themselves another body of arm
ed immigrants came up and a fierce
fight ensuei
Many survivors brought ashore were
seriously wounded. and a few sustain
ed fractured limbs. Some of the IN
jured subsequently died.
1t is reported that the celebrated
Spanish singer, Lola Mianes, was
among the drowned.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-08-10
IDAHO DEMOCRATS,
Senator Fred Dubois Runs It From
Beginning to End.

Senator Fred Dubois Runs It From
Beginning to End.
Occur d'Alene, Ida, Aug. 9.-The
ticket:
United States Senator-Fred T. Du-
bois, Bingham county.
Member of Congress-Rees Hatta-
baugh, Idaho county.
Justice of the Supreme Court-Stew-
art S. Denning, Latah county.
Governor-C. o. Stockslager, Blaine
county.
Lieutenant GovernOr-George G..
Chaplin, Bingham county.
Secretary of State-FlOeurnoy Gallo
way, Washington county.
After strenuous two days conven-
ton, the Democrats of Idaho placed
in nomination the foregoing ticket and
adopted a platform in which anti-Mor-
monism was the keynote. It was
Dubois convention from first to last,
but the senator did not have his way
in all things by any means, and in
few things did he triumph without
opposition. The ticket which he and
his closest friends had selected was
badly disarranged in the convention,
and it was only by the shrewd appli-
cation of gag rule by Chairman Heit-
field that an acrimonious debate on
the floor of the convention did not
characterize the adoption of the plat
form.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-08-10

found that their savings were endan-
gered or lost. Wiser, to whom the
shock proved fatal, was several blocks
from the bank. Hearing the rumors
he stepped into drug store seeking
particulars. He fell dead when assur-
ed that the bank had failed.
An examination of the banks affairs
was begun quietly last Saturday after
receipt of the letter from President
'ensland. Acting upon instructions
contained therein Vice President The
odore Stensland opened a deposit box
and discovered proofs that the banks
funds were in bad shape. President
Potter Of the American Trust & Saw.
ings bank, which acted as clearing
agent for the dfeunct institution, was
called into consultation. The state
auditor was notified and Immediately
Bank Examiner Jones made a full in
vestigation. The shortage is estimat-
ed to be between $75O,OOO and 81 ,OOO,-
900. Disastrous speculation in real
estate and in the security market is
said to be responsible. Members of
the clearing house committee were
told that most of this amount was
wholly unprotected by adequate col
lateral.
The institution was known as a
family bank" The Stensland family,
for years well known residents of the
northwest side, held much of the stock
and members of the family operated
the bank. It was organized in 1891
with paid up capital of $250000 and
succeeded the banking firm of Paul o.
Stensland & Co. A statement made
by Vice President Stensland today
showed $1,O51 900 in cash on hand.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-08-10
Awful Scenes on Board.

London, Aug. S.-The Madrid cor
respondent of the Daily Telegraph de-
scribes the Sirio disaster as one OF
the worst on record. The Italian immi.
grants, with knives in their hands.
and without regard for women or chill
'iren, fought with the greatest brutal
ity for the possession of life buoys
and boats. Many We're killed or wound
ed, including several members of the
crew who were attacked by the immi-
grants.
When the captain saw the vessel
was lost and that the immigrants had
captured the boats he committed sui
eide by shooting with a revolver The
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-08-10
500 Reward, 500.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
enc dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all it's stages. and
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure now known
to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being a constitutional disease, requir
es a constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mu
cous surfaces of the system, thereby
destroying the foundation of the dis
ease. and giving the patient strength
by building up the constitution and
assisting nature in doing its work
The proprietors have so much faith in
its curative powers that they Offer
One Hundred dollars for any case that
it fails to cure. Send for list of ties
Address F. J. CHENEY. G. Co..
Toledo, o.
Sold by all druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family pills for consti.
patton.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-08-10

series of experiments. He finds, in
brief, that the dreaded disease is caus.
ed by wood ticks, theory generally
held couple of years ago, but which
has Of late been strongly combatted.
1t is reported that the quail turned
loose in the Bitter Root valley few
years ago have increased and multi.
piled until now there are thousands
of these beautiful birds there. They
are safe from the hunters, and have
become very tame;-- much so that
1t is believed they would simply be
exterminated in single season
should the game laws ever be revised
SO as to permit their slaughter. The
farmers are all exceedingly fond of
the birds, and should hunter kill
quail in the valley, it would go very
hard with him.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-08-10
DAVID 3. WESSON DEAD.
Famous Manufacturer Of Fire Arms
Passes Away, AGED 81.

Springfield, Mass, Aug. 9.-Follow-
ing an attack OF nervous prostration
brought on by threat of assassina-
ton, Daniel Baird Wesson, famous
throughout the world as the principal
member of the firm of Smith & Wes-
son, revolver manufacturers, died last
Sunday. He was 81 years of age and
his wealth is estimated at 100000, OOO.
While his advanced age would be a
natural explanation it was known that
the excitement which resulted from
the receipt of BLACK Hand" letter
in which the writer declared that the
Wesson mansion at Maui street would
be blown up with dynamite, affected
his heart and practically frightened
him to death. He had been commun-
icate'd to deliver large sum of money
in person at lonely spot on the out
skirts of the City.
His house was carefully guarded that
night and at the appointed hour Pa.
trolman Simon ]. Connery, disguised
to impersonate Mr.. Wesson, was driven
in Mr.. NELSON'S barouche to the meet
ing place. Lying in wait in the under
brush was squad of police with
drawn revolvers, but the agents of the
conspirators did not appear.
Wesson was inherently opposed to
labor organizations and when sever.
al hundred of his employees formed a
union three years ago he posted no.
tees announcing that every employe
was discharged and that the works
would be closed down on certain
date.
Mr.. Wesson was a self-confined pris
oner in his 100000 castle. He had
guarded his mansion with all kinds
of electrical devices, and for months
had not dared to step outside of his
home.
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10 the rescue. The survivors of the
Sirio united in praising the conduct
of the captains of the trawlers JOven
Miguel and Vicenta I.licanO. The
former steamed close to the side Of
the sinking ship and took off 800 pas
sengers. The crew of this trawler en-
deavored to steer of, fearing rnat their
boat would be sunk, whereupon the
captain drew his revolver, leveled it at
his men, and shouted: las long as it
is possible to take off another passen-
ger, YOU wi. not move" The deck
OF the Joven Miguel became so
crowded with the terror-stricken sur
vivors of the Sirio that the skipper
was obliged. in order to prevent his
boat from capsizing, to force them
down the hold at the point of his re-
NOlVer
The Vicenta Llicano saved 200 per-
sons, and an old fisherman, sailing a
dlngy, alone, saved II. A roll call
taken on shore showed that 3S5 per-
sons from the Sirio are missing, but
it is believed that a few were taken
on board French and German steam
ers. which continued their voyage at
ter the Sirio sank.
1t is said that a large number of
the first and second cabin passengers
were drowned, their cabins being the
first 10 60 under water.
Many heart-rendng incidents are
related. Six children clambered into
the shrouds of the Siro while their
mothers were taken off by one of the
trawlers. The Sirio sank before the
children could be rescued. The moth
fra ptjc with dacpoir watched no r
children as they were engulfed The
children uttered piercing shrieks as
they We're drawn under the waves.
1t was with difficulty that the women
were restrained from jumping into the
sea. Among the passengers many
We're drowned while kneeling on deck.
The Austrian consul at Rio Janeiro
jumped into the sea wearing life
belt. He then noticed a woman and
child near him on the point of going
down. He gave up his belt to them
and tried to swim ashore. He was
almost exhausted when rescued by
fishing vessel The body of child
brought ashore had around its neck
a picture of the Madonna. and young
Italian who was drowned had clasp
ed in his hand picture of his fiancee.
Amon@ he drowned is the prior of the
Benedictine order, with headquarters
in London. All the stokers went down
with the ship. They We're unable TO
reach the deck in time to save them
selves. Among the survivors at Cape
Falos are many mothers who weep
and wiring their hands for lost children
who are unable TO find their parents.
These have been admitted to the CITY
founding asylum. A large number of
the surviving emierants declared they
will 90 no further. They desire to
return home ana insist on travelling
by land.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-08-10
MONTANA AT A
GLANCE.

Seven men were rounded up at Mis-.
soula last week for playing poker.
The annual convention of the Mon.
tana Federation of Labor is to be held
at Helena Aug. 1924.
The Montana Independent Tele-
phone company has asked for a fran
chise at Missoula.
Judge c. H. Loud. in a decision rem.
dered at Billings last week. held that
the eight hour law was constitutional
Some of the fleetest race horses in
the west are being assembled at Butte
for the coming fair and race meet in
that city.
William West hobo, has been ar
rested at Billings on the charge OF
numbering Northern Pacific brake
man last month.
Miss Katie Hanley has been chosen
as queen of the sweet pea carnival.
She received over $4,000 votes. and
the contest netted the committee near
ly $500.
A Chinaman who was working a
placer claim at Martini, in Missoula
county was murdered by two masked
white men last week. The murderers
escaped.
The State Bankers Association, of
which Austin w. War;, of Lewistown
is the acting president, will hold its
third annual meeting at Great Falls
beginning Aug. %.
The number of visitors who have
gone through the national park this
summer is wholly unprecedented. A
very large percentage of the visitors
are montana people.
The report of State Treasurer Rice
for the month ending July 81 shows a
balance on hand of $5S1,322.46. The
receipts during the month were $143,-
93O.67 and the expenditures S85,57O.-
SO.
Father PalladinO, for so many years
in charge of the Catholic church at
Missoula. and one of the best known
priests in the northwest, has been cal
led to Lewiston, Idaho, and will be sue
ceeded at Missoula by Father Ira.
vaille.
The smelter strike at Great Falls
With tied up the great plant for a
few days and caused shut down OF
five Amalgamated mines at Butte for
few hours has been adjusted, and
both mines and smelter are now run
ming as usual.
w. J. Walsh, of Meagher county, is
the latest victim OF the crusade against
those who have been fencing public
lands. He was tried in the federal
court at Helena last week, convicted
and sentenced to serve "a hours in
the county Jail and to pay fine Of
5000.
Hon. Fletcher Maddox, Of Great
Falls, announces that he will moi
again be candidate for state sena
tor. Mr.. MaddoX's name has beer
mentioned in connection with the Re
publican nomination for congressman
and his announcement is taken as hav
ing bearing upon that.
w. w. King, the government expert
who was sent to the section of the
state where the cases of spotted few
er had attracted so much attention
has announced the result of his Ions
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-08-10
CHICAGO BANK
CLOSES DOORS
ONE SUICIDE AND A SUDDEN
DEATH FOLLOW THE An
NoUNCEMENT.

Chicago, Aug. 9.-With deficit in
its accounts estimated at close to
million dollars and with the where
abouts of two of its highest officials
unknown to the authorities, the Mil
waukee Avenue State bank, one of the
largest outlying banks in the city, was
closed today by State Bank Examin-
er c. G. Jones. In the excitement fol-
lowing the banks close, J. c. Wiser,
an official Of the Royal League, who
had on deposit in the bank funds of
that organization fell dead Of heart
failure.
The failure was responsible for the
death of one of the depositOrs, and led
to the suicide of another man who, a
month ago, had placed his earnings of
life time in the institution for safe
keeping. In the excitement following
the announcement of the failure, j.
G. Wiser, an official of the Royal Lea
que. who had on deposit in the bank
funds of that organization, fell dead
OF heart failure. Henry koepke, a
small grocer, on hearing that the bank
had suspended payment. went to the
rear of his store and shot himself.
He died a few minutes later, while
being taken to a hospital.
RiOtOus scenes followed the an.
nouncement of the failure and large
force of police struggled all day to
keep an excited crowd of depositors
nearly all foreigners and many of
them wOmen-from bursting in the
doors of the institution.
The fact that the bank was on the
verge Of failure was first revealed by
President Paul O. Stensland. one OF
the absent officials. letter to his
son, Theodore, who is vice president
written from st. Paul and received
last Saturday. started the investigation
which brought about the suspension
Another sensational feature of the af
fair was the disappearance of the
cashier Henry w. Herring. and the
issuing of warrant for his arrest
on a charge of embezzlement. A mes
sage ordering his apprehension was
sent to every police station in this
city.
First Public Announcement.
The first public announcement tina,
the bank was in trouble was the post
ing of notice at the beginning OF
banking hours by Bank Examiner G
c. Jones, stating that business hal
been suspended for the purpose OF
making an examination of the bank:
affairs and that the institution was in
the hands of the state auditor. The
news spread rapidly throughout the
entire northwest side Of the city, where
the bank has been for years a popular
depository for funds saved by working
people. Soon a clamOrous crowd gath
cred before the doors and demanded
admission. Anticipating trouble, 6
score of policemen We're hurried to the
scene. The people were permitted tt
file past the doors bearing the posted
notice and were compelled to keeI
moving. Those having keys to safe
deposit vaults were allowed to enter
Many burst into tears when the!
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-08-10
New Gold Washing Machine.

Helena, Aug. 9.-Milt Barnhart, of
this city, has invented after % years
effort, a dry gold washer, which is
said by those who have watched it's
operation, TO be a perfect solution Of
a problem which has long puzzled own
ers of gold bearing ground which could
not be treated by sluices. Mr. Barn
hart is operating his machine in Dry
sulch. near Eleventh avenue, Helena,
and is realizing from 25 to so cents
yard. The machine is not unlike the
jig in concentration, except that in
lieu of water, air is forced through
the gravel. lifting the dirt or valueless
portion. leaving the gold on the riff
f1es. Barnhart has secured some
ground near Townsend and will work
his machine there this season, it be-
ing richer than in Helena
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-08-10
Remedy for Diarrhoea Never Known
to Fall

7 want to say a few worlds for
Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and Di
arrhoea Remedy I have used this
preparation in my family for the past
five years and have recommended it to
a number of people in York county
and have never known it to fail to eff
feet cure in any instance. feel
that l cannot say too much for the
best remedy of the kind in the world
S. Jemison. Spring Grove, York
county, Pa. This remedy is for sale
by all druggists. Ch
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-08-10
HAD AN AWFUL TIME.

1ut Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy Cured Him.
It is with pleasure that l give you
this unsolicited testimonial. About a
year ago, when had a severe case of
measles. got caught out in hard
rain and the measles settled in my
stomach and bowels. had an awful
time and had it not been for the use
OF Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy could not have
possibly lived but few hours longer,
but thanks to this remedy 1 am now
strong and we'll. have written the
above through simple gratitude and
l shall always speak good word for
this remedy.-Sam H. Gwin, Concord,
Ga. For sale by all druggists. Oh.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-08-10
Stomach Troubles and Consultation

Stomach Troubles and Constipation.
No one can reasonably hope for good
digestion when the bowels are consti-
pated. Mr.. Chas. Baldwin, of Edwards
vile, ILL.,, says: IT suffered from chron-
ic constipation and stomach troubles
for several years, but, thanks to Cham.
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets,
am almost cured" Why not get a
package of these tablets and get we'll
and stay well? Price, rs cents. Sam
pies free. For sale by all druggists.
Oh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-13

monkeys got him for good and all. Then she cashed
in the Drop" business, settled Reinsurance
presidents salary her old dad bought string of
runnin' ponies for her kid brother and then hit
New York, with the notion that here where
you could get anything you had the price to pay for
But | made a wrong guess, Shorty" says she
1t isn't all in having the money; it's in knowing
how to make it get you the things you want"
There's plenty would like to give you lessons
in that, says |.
"You?" says She
Say do l look like con mani" says I.
There there Shortly! says she. Il knew bet
I'd almost suspect my grandmother I've got
two maids who steal my dresses and rings; a lady
companion who nags about the way talk, and
who hates alive because | can afford to hire her.
and even the hotel manager makes pay double
rates because | look too young for real widow
Do you know, there times when almost miss the
late Dippy. Were you real lonesome, Shortly"
Once or twice" says l, when | far from
Broadway
That's nothing says she to being lonesome on
Broadway And I've been. I've been SO lonesome
in theater box, with two thousand people in plain
sight that I've dropped tears down on the from
bone player in the orchestra. And was lonesome
just now, when | picked you up back there. | had
been into that big jewelry store, buying things l
didn't want, just for the sake of having some one
to talk to-"
'Ah, say" says 1, "cut it in smaller chunks,
Sadie I'm no pelican.
You don't believe me?" says she.
~ know this little old burg too well, says /.
why, l can buy society with hundred
dollar bill than you could put in a hall
But don't you see, Shorty, says she, that the
kind you buy isn't worth having? You don't
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-13

regalia an AIRING. I wash thlnNn Stroke,
only Just breathin' deep and feelin' glad |
was right there and nowhere else-you
know how the avenues likely to go to your
head these spring days with the carriage
folks swampin' the traffic squad, and every
body that is anybody right on the spot or
hurrying to get there, and everyone of 'em
as fit and finished as SO many prize-winners
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-13
A ost for So d /
S E w ELL F Q R D

about the Drop" business as only sons usually do
about such things. Drops want his long suit
quarts came nearer being his size
1t was while he having sober spell that he
married Sadie; but that about the last one he
ever had. She stuck to him, though; let him chase
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-13

buy yours, do you' And don't want to buy mine
| want to swap even. I'm not a freak nor a for
eigner, quarantine suspect Look at all these
going past-whats the difference between
us? But they're not lonesome II bet They have
friends and dear enemies by the hundreds, while
haven't either There isn't single home on this
whole island where step up and ring the front
door-bell. l feel like a tramp hanging to the back
of a parlor-car What good does my money do
me? Suppose l want to take dinner at swell