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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-07-27
USE AND ABUSE OF WEALTH..
"These Detestable Ages" Had thei
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"These Detestable Ages" Had theii
Counterpart in All Times
These detestable ages" is the char
acterization of his own time given by
the dolorous knight, Don Quixote, in
his harangue to the goatherds Happy
times and happy ages" he continued
were those which the ancients term
ed the golden age! Not because gold
so much priced in our iron age, was to
be obtained in that fortunate period
without toll, but because they who
then lived were ignorant of those
two words, Mine and Thine
Cervantes lived and flourished 400
years ago. Go back 400 years beyond
him. and others Of that earlier time
were wont to deride their living pres.
ent, and still so on through the dim
twilight of antiquity men waxed ell
oquent in lauding the past, to the
great discredit of the times in which
they lived.
Sensible men know that this is
rhetoric. If in that golden age of long
ago there was not gold or wealth or
much tangible property to quarrel over.
it may be taken for granted that if
there was only a bone to be divided
there was sufficient contention.
Poets and rhetoricians have always
found an attractive topic in the cank-
ering effects on the human soul of the
accursed thirst for gold. Cultivated, in
telligent men recognize the evil of
the mad rush for money or wealth, but
human nature, with it's desires, is
much the same from age to age. Men
seek wealth because wealth means so
much. A distinguished preacher re-
lates how on one occasion, after his
best sermon" on the evils of greed,
he visited poor sick parishioner who
had heard of the theme and the most
brilliant things in the sermon. The
poor man said that it might be true
that money caused great misery, but
he was convinced that the lack of
money caused much greater wretch
edness.
Take his own case. His wife was a
cOnsumptive who could be cured il
she possessed the means to go to
another climate; his daughter, who
was far from strong, was being killed
by the great burdens Of household
caraes, combined with her daily work
for the support of the family; his boys
were growing up without education.
destined for an unfortunate place in
the world. All his troubles were due
to lack of money.
Money often means good health in.
stead of illness; it means good food
and a good home, happy family, ed.
ucation, many of the pleasures and
delights of life, and, indeed, civiliz-
alton itself. Men who rail indiscrim-
inately at gold" and wealth are them
selves seeking money even while they
denounce wealth, and the poor VINO
see the discrepancy between the
word and the act say, "It is all hypo.
crisy.' The moral test in relation to
wealth is founded on two considera-
tions-are honest and humane means
used in securing wealth, and is wise
use made Of the wealth secured?-
Philadelphia Ledger.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-07-27
Old Chronic Sores.

AS dressing for old chronic sores
there is nothing so good as Cham
berlain's Salve. While it is not ad.
visable to heal old sores entirely, the y
should be kept in good condition
for which this salve is especially val.
liable. For sore nipples Chamberlain s
salve has no superior For sale by
all druggists. Oh.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-07-27

when one is dependent upon the SEX
tant, the compass, and the nautical
almanac, We think that the recent of.
fer of a cup for race from New
York to Bermuda was a case of push
ing good principle little too far.
The fact that two of the three boats
that started made the trip in safety
must not shut our eyes to the fact that
the venture was attended with unusual
risk of disaster In the eyes of nine
yachting men out Of ten, it will ap-
pear that the restrictions as to size
were placed entirely too low for a
race of this character. While we have
every admiration for the pluck and
skill of the shippers and crews of the
thirty-eight and twenty-eight foot
boats which completed the race, we
cannot but think that the starting Of
such diminutive craft as "Gaunt-
let" whose length on deck is only
twenty-eight feet and her water line
length about twenty-five feet, was an
altogether needless imperiling of the
lives of the four amatuers that formed
her crew.
The facts which rendered the trip
particularly hazardous are that no pro-
fessional was allowed on any of the
boats; that for hundreds of miles the
little yachts were far from any port
which they could make, in case of the
carrying away of spars or dismasting;
and that they were out of the regular
line of steamer travel. A strong hint
of danger was given shortly after the
start of the race, when one of the
yawls carried away one of her spars,
and was detained two days in port
before she could be put in shape for
another start. AS we have said, we
are fully alive to the advantages of &C.
can races, such as that over the out
side course off the Long Island shore.
or the race held last year from New
York to Hampton Roads. Here, in
case of disablement, some port is al.
ways within reach, or the small craft
If disabled, will probably be spoken
by passing ships.
The performance of the winning
boat "Tamerlane," yawl measuring
thirty-eight feet on deck, which also
won the last years ocean race tC
HamptOn Roads was extremely cred
table to the boat her crew and hel
skipper, who by the way is the editor
of our esteemed contemporary, The
Rudder. She averaged over the whole
course between Ave and six knots ar
hour, and the publication of the log Of
the little craft will be awaited witt
much interest in the yachting world
} Scientific American.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-07-27
AMONG THE MINERS
LATEST NEWS FROM THE TIMING CAMPS OF
FERGUS COUNTY AND elsewhere. = = =

A new high record has been made
In the gold output of the Wftwaters-
rand; in June the total was 475,975
fine ounces, which compares with
412,317 ounces year ago, and 3OS,219
ounces in June, 1904. For the six
months of the current year the produc.
ton amounted to 2,656,449 ounces
valued at $54, 9OS, SOL, as against 2,
360,77O ounces, $4$,797,1 ZIG. in the cor
responding period of 1905; showing an
increase of 295,679 ounces, $6,11,685,
or 12h per cent. The growth in pro-
duction in 1906, however, has not been
as rapid as in the two previous years.
In the six months ending with June,
1905, the output was greater than 1904
by 545, 557 ounces, $11,276, 1868, or 3O.1
per cent; while the total of l, S15,213
ounces. $37,52O,452, in 1904, was SOL
$40 ounces, $1O,36S,S99, or 1872 per
cent, more than 1908. It is interesting
to add that the production for the
first half of 19O6-2,656,449 ounces.
$54,9O8, SOL is 952,O45 ounces, &c.,
678,770, or 55.S per cent, greater than
the total for the whole of 1902. Evil
IDENTIFY the management at the deep
level mines is hustling to recoup the
losses during the late war.-Chicago
Mining World.
Lake Superior copper mines pro-
duced approximately 100000 pounds
of refined metal in June, which at the
average price of 1870 cents per pound
quoted in the Mining World, makes
the total selling value roughly 3d.
627,80O. Although two important mines
have not been working normally dur
ing the last few months, the produc.
ton for the entire district in the first
half of the current year aggregates
about 114,000,0OO pounds. says the
Mining World. Had Tamrack's oper-
atoms not been curtailed by the fire
which closed three of it's more impor-
tant shafts, and had not the Atlantic
production been stopped by the sink
ing of the ground, the Lake Superior
output would have been fully 100000
600 pounds, or at the rate Of 24O,00O,-
600 pounds per annum. There is every
induction that the yield will increase
gradually during the next few months
and that by the end of the year the
rate should be fully 25O,OOO,OOO pounds
per year
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-07-27
Makes the Liver Lively.

Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup gives
permanent relief in cases of habitual
constipation as it stimulates the liver
and restores the natural action Of the
bowels without irritating these Or
gans like pills or ordinary cathartics
Does not nauseate or grippe and is mild
and pleasant tn take. Remember i
name Orino and refuse substitutes
Wilson & Lewellin. 70.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-07-27

Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy. haven't been troubled
with it since until this week, when I
had a very severe attack and took half
bottle of the twenty-five cent size
Of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Ddarrhoea Remedy, and this morning
feel like a new man." For sale by
an druggists. Oh.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-07-27

was little less than the OUTPUT re.
ported in 1897 and in 1900 says the
Mining World. There was not only an
increased production in 1905. but
prices showed a decided Improvement
and the total value an increase of
$62S,S12, or 1856 per cent from s2,194.-
54S in 1904 to $2,S23,35O in 1905. The
average price advanced from $1.61
to SLIP per short ton. The larger part
of the coal produced is sold for loco
motive use.
Notwithstanding the increased pro-
duction, the number of men employed
was considerably less than in 1904.
while the average number of working
days was the same. The total number
of men employed in 1905 was 2,181,
as compared with 2,5O5 men in 1904.
The average number of days worked
was 243 in both years. The average
production per man in 1906 was 1887
tons, against 524.5 in 1904.
One mine was closed from Jan. /
to Aug. 10 by strike which had be
gun in August, 1904. This mine employ
ed 200 men, and it is the only instance
of labor trouble reported during the
year.
There were SO mining machines in
use in 1905, against 81 in 1904, and
GO in 1903 The machined mined pro-
duction in 1905 amounted to 752, 665
short tons, or 46 per cent of the total
output, as compared with 49,, 1924 tons,
or 35.5 per cent, in 1904.
A recent expert opinion on the
amount of gold available on the Wit
watersrand is $3,5O0,OOO,O Calcu-
lated at the present rate of produc-
ton these mines will be worked out
in IS years, unless new ore bodies are
discovered and greater economy is
shown in recovering the precious met
al. The probability is that many Of
the mines on the Rand will pass into
oblivion during the next quarter cen
tury.-The Mining World.
With the exception of one month,
the production of gold in India for
June-46.633 ounces-was the smallest
in four years. In the six months end
ing with June the total output was
286,221 ounces, which compares with
3O7,229 ounces in the corresponding
period Of 1905; showing a decrease
of 21,008 ounces, or over per cent
Rhodesia's gold output in June.
amounting to 47,664 ounces, eclipsed
all previous records, and makes the
total for the half-year, 262,377 ounces.
In the corresponding six months of
1905 the total was 1877 45 ounces, and
in 1904 it was 113,476 ounces; show
ing how rapid has been the increase
in the current year.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-07-27

The coal output of Montana in 1905
amounted to 1,643,S32 short tons, val
ued at $2,S23 $50. Although the pro.
duction in 1906 exhibited an increase
of 284,913 short tons, or 81 per cent,
over that of 1904, it exceeded by only
100000 tons the average production
during the preceding ten years and
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-07-27

said Court this 18th day Of July. 1906.
JOHN B. RITCH.
(Seal of Court Clerk of Court.
Blackford & Blackford, Lewistown,
Mont, attorneys for plaintiff.
First publication July II.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-07-27
Music in German CAPITAL.

In a recent issue of Musical America
there was published letter from an
American music student in Berlin,
which has occasioned considerable
comment throughout the daily press in
the United States and also among mu-
sicians. For once, it is said, the truth
was told about the musical conditions
in the German capital, and while that
truth may not be altogether palatable
to many, it certainly served to open
the eyes of many would be students
abroad. While it is true that the gen.
eral musical and literary atmosphere
of Berlin is far in advance of that in
American cities, it is equally true that
our American teachers, and more espe.
cially our American Conservatives, are
as good, if not better, than those OF
Berlin. A question as to which is pref
cradle, conservatory of individual
teacher, does not enter into the matter
at all. for it is merely personal choice
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-07-27

Although We are thoroughly in SYM
pathy with the present effort which is
being made to promote deep-water sail
ing, and encourage our amateur yachts
men to gain that experience in navi-
CATION which can only be obtained
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-07-27
Best Medicine In the World for Collie
and Oiarrhoea.

Il find Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy to be the best
remedy in the world" says Mr.. C. L.
Carter. of Skirum. Ala. Il am subject
to cholera and diarrhoea. Last spring
it seemed as though l would die, and
think l would if l hadn't taken
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-07-27

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine
Tablets. Druggists refund money II
1t fails to cure. E. w. GROVES sig
nature is on each box. &c.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-07-27

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES
itching, Blind, Bleeding, Protruding
Piles. Druggists are authorized to re-
fund money II PAZO OINTMENT fails
to cure In to II days. &c.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-07-27
Asthma Sufferers Should Know Thl

Asthma Sufferers Should Know This.
Foley's Honey and Tar has cured
many cases Of asthma that were con.
sidered hopeless. Mrs. Adolph Bues.
ing, 701 West Third st., Davenport,
Iowa, writes: "A severe cold con.
tracted twelve years ago was neglect
ed until it finally grew into asthma.
The best medical skill available could
not give me more than temporary re
lief. Foley's Honey and Tar was rec
commended and one fifty cent bottle
entirely cured me of asthma which
had been growing on me for twelve
years. II l had taken 1t at the star
would have been saved years o.
suffering" Wilson & Lewellin. Fo
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-07-27

Read the Argus for ths nerve.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-22
ASSESSMENT NOTICES.
NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT.

SPRING VALLEY WATER COMPANY.
Location Of principal place of business: City
and county Of San Francisco, State OF California.
Place Of business in said San Francisco: No.
400 Sutter street
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that at meet
ing of the directors of said SPRING VALLEY
WATER COMPANY, held on the 9th day Of Au-
gust. A. D. 1906, an mo u Of
three (s3.00) dollars per share was levied upon
the capital stock Of the said cooperation, the
SPRING VALLEY WATER COMPANY. pay
able Immediately to J. NJ. Duke. the secretary,
at the office OF said corpora ton. In the building
No. 14O8 Sutter street. In the city and county
Of San Francisco State Of California. Any
stock upon which this assessment shall remain
A. D. 1906, will be delinquent and advertised for
sale at public auction. and unless. payment rs
made before viii be sold on Thursday, the nrst
quent assessment together with costs Of adver-
Using and expenses OF sale
By order of the board OF directors
J. M. DUKE.
Secretary Of the Spring Valley Water Company,
Location of office: 14o2 Sutter street, San
Francisco. California.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-22
LENrENcY FoR YOUNG THIEF.

REDWOOD CITY. Sept 21.-David
Lee. 3 youth who pleaded guilty to
burglary several days ago. was taken
before Judge Buck today and allowed
10 plead guilty OF petty larceny. He
was sentenced to sixty days impris-
onment in the County jail
Lee and his companion. Daniel O'Con-
nor. broke into the bunk house OF Healy
& Tibbftts in South San Francisco and
stole some valuable property. Both
pleaded guilty TO charge OF burglary.
and O'Connor was given a year in San
Quintin- The Judge was lenient to
Lee. who is but II. saying be was In
fiuenced By O'Connor.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-22
PROPOSALS.
lTICE NO CONTRACT0RS-

NOTICE To CONTRACTORS.
Office Of the Board Of State Harhor Commits
soners Union Depot and Ferry House. San
Francisco, Cal. September %. 1905.
Sealed proposals bids viii be received as
this office at or prior 10 2:15 o'clock ,. N.
on THURSDAY. October A. 1905, for furnish
lng materials and constructing a shed over
Pier No. tWashington-st- wharf. on the
water front OF the Cry and County OF san
Francisco, in accordance with the plans and
specifications prepared therefor BY the Chief
board septsm5sr @ '' 70. loosa Fp D'o and on Is IL
this office, to which special reference 10
hereby made The materials TO be used in
the work win consist Of yellow nr and red
nails. etc. all OF best quality specified and
subject to rigid examination
No bid will be received unless II IS made
on blank form furnished from this office. and
90 per cent OF the amount OF the bid. payable
to the order OF the Secretary of the board, as
guarantee the part Of the successful bid
der that he win within six 90 days after the
acceptance OF the bid enter into a written con-
tract to do said work according 70 the plans
and specifications prepared therefor and viii
also execute and hle with this board bond
IN such sum as the board may deem ade-
BY the Board OF State Harbor Commissioners.
and conditioned for the faithful performance OF
such contract; nor viii said bid be considered
by this board unless delivered 20 the Secretary
the Secretary at prior 70 2:15 o'clock D. N.
on THURSDAY. October 4, 1905. at which
time and place the bids viii be opened.
or ali bids Il deemed for the the best interests
OF the State. Bidders are invited TO be pres
ent at the opening OF the bids
CHAKES H. SPEAR.
]. D. MACKENZIE,
HENRY J. CROCKER.
Board OF State Harbor Commissioners
JOHN NJ FOY. Secretary
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-22
COUNTRY REAL ESTATE.
cORTE MADEIRA.
THE MccUE TRACT is ON THE MARKET

Do you want home in the country It you
90. come TO Corte MADEIRA. / have q large
tract of land which have subdivided- 1t lies
between the North Shore and the Northwestern
Railway, and we have 20 trips a day. Ny lots
are all within i've minutes walk from either
road. ! selling from $500 up, 50x150
feet. to the right people. They can pay $40
down and s. per month. and VIII build you a
house 70 your own liking up to a $1,000 value
and you can pay for that at $40 month.
There is no dispute that Corte MADEIRA has
the best climate in the State. We are putting
IN a complete sewer system; the streets are
al graded: the water and electric lights at
your door and at the same prices they sell for
IN San Rafael. Sunday is the best day for
you 70 come to Corte MADEIRA, but you can
come at any time, and remember there is a
great preference in location. even at Corte
MADEIRA, as we have windy points and foggy
points and we have those that are protected
from wind and fog by the Tamalpais Noun
tain. There is no use paying rent when the
same money buys you home. Apply to
DIR. McCUE. Corte MADEIRA.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-22
CITY REALsEsTA

CITY REAL ESTATE
THOMAS MAGEE & SONS.
Real Estate Agents.
Publishers Of the San Francisco Real Estate
Circular.
Montgomery st.
FOR SALE.
RESIDENCES
SIS ooo-B-oadway: s-story and basement resi-
throughout; s2x2Ts to rear street, refused
SEQ O0o-washington ST.; elegant mansion in
ished in mahogany: electric elevator ser
vice. which cost 5000 10 install; com
ss % ,srket Il oTeS thar q the owner Rnrq nav
improve his downtown holdings; inspee-
ton By permit only
ss5. .T5o-Jackson St. near I.sgana: I7-room resi-
denee; suitable for club
Ss5. .ooo-Broadvray: one Of the best corners on
Broadway. with house OF 10 rooms end @
cement basement; viii accept $4,000
50 25Op-Pine ST. near Cough: residence Of is
rooms: renting for 500 per month; good
sIs.5oO-vallejo St. near Steiner; 2-story. attic
and basement residence Of rooms and
bath; hne view; abundance Of sun and
sI25Oo-2-stOry. attic and basement residence Of
rooms in Pacific Heights section; hne
locality and property cheap at the price
sl2 l2ooo-sscramento St. near First ave; resi-
dence of rooms. with good basement:
make offer; snap; owner wants TO
leave town
S7.o0o-Sscrsmento ST.. near Pierce: residence
Of rooms; { good buy at the price.
Sc 25O-Dolores ST.; good residence Of rooms
ana bath; street work all done; good
FLATS
sso.OOo-Bush ST.. east of octs-ia. well built
fats, renting for total Of S22o per
s25. -Devisadero st. near Page; double house
ann s2e st9Es & renting for seS per month r.
buy; lot 57:ezlo7.e.
slsoOo-s good fats on McAnister st. not Ear
Tpe, FSn aiPors; -. 20 E,s,.1 ssRss s1So - month
si7.ooO-GEsen st: near Bge5onsa; 2 eats.
property always rented
ssOOO-Lyon St, near Park Panhandle; fine
fats, renting for nearly SO month.
szooo-Day ST, near Sanchez: well built build
month; good stable i rear; close 70 &C car
line.
FOR LEASE
especially good bargains in downtown and
wholesale sections
THOMAS MAGEE & SONS.
. Montgomery st.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-22
JOHN II. FoY, Secretary. 80
LOTT D. NORTON. Chief Engineer

NOTICE INVITING PROPOSALS OR BIDS FOR
LEASE OF WHARF-Ofice OF the Board OF
State Harbor Commissioners, Union Depot and
yaos ouse sie In - 0a Sas sePssT9es G
received at this office at or prior to 2:15
O'Clock p. N. on Thursday. September 27.
'front.' line south OF the Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fs r. r. Co.'S lease. occupying a space
which wharf is about to be erected in accord.
ance with the plans and specifications pre-
pared therefor By the chief engineer OF the
Board Of State Harbor Commissioners. and
adopted By the board August %. 1905. and
on hle IN this office. TO which special refer
ence Is hereby made. for the sum OF twenty
four thousand nine hundred and thirty (S24-
eso) dollars, which said amount Is the cost
Of the erection and construction OF said wharf
Said lease VIII be awarded to the bidder who
VIII pay as rent IN advance upon award Of
said lease the amount required to construct the
four thousand nine hundred and thirty (s2l.-
eS0l dollars. and who win execute and take q
lease thereof for the shortest period OF time.
date from the time OF completion OF sald I'm
pr0vement and acceptance thereof BY this
board. and said rsnt 70 Be exclusive Of dock
ment that the lessee shall keep and maintain
the said wharf in as good order and condition
fion OF the lease turn the same over 10 IN.
Board OF State Harbor Commissioners IN
equally as good order and condition. No bid
form furnished from this office. and is zc-
companied oy a certified check for the said
sum OF twenty -four thousand nine hundred
and thirty (s24, ,o3Ol dollars. payable to ths
order OF the secretary Of the board Ths
check OF the bidder to whom the lease shall n.
awarded shall forthwith be and become rnIl
payment in advance OF the rent Of said wharf
Nor win such proposal or bid Be considered by
this board unless delivered TO the secretary a.
20 the assistant secretary. at the office OF fhs
secretary. at or prior to 2:15 o'clock p m
on Thursday. September 27. 1905. at which
time and place the bids viii be opened Ths
board reserves the right to reject any OF all
bids il deemed for the best interests OF the
State Bidders are invited to De present az
the opening Of bids CHAS- n SPEAR T.
D. MACKENZIE. HENRY j.. CROKER.
Board of State Haroor Commissioners. Lott
d. Norton, Chief Engineer John NJ. Fog,