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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-02-09
SEEING AMERICA FIRST.

See America first propaganda has
its virtues and its defects. OF it's vir-
tues it is in order to speak. It's de-
fects will be soon enough discovered
by the men who have the money to
spend and the intention to spend it as
they choose.
The patriotism of the movement
appeals to one more than the fiana-
cial aspects. The question OF loss or
profit in European travel is one on
which it is unsafe to dogmatize. The
stream of people going to Europe is
pictured as a caravan carrying $780,
100000 annually out of the country,
which sum it is alleged is permanent
~ subtracted from the actual wealth
of America. The statement carries
its own refutation, for if it were true,
America would be bankrupt A great
deal of this money comes back in the
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-02-09

All Montanans will rejoice if it
proves true that the great copper war
is at an end. Every county in the
state was more or less affected in a
political way by the fight between the
Amalgamated and Mr.. Heinze. The
latter is now way up in the millionaire
class and is not likely to spend much
of his time in Montana. But with Mr.
Heinze out of the way there is still
a lurking danger that the Amalgamat-
ed company will endeavor to control
the politics of the state when it finds
it advantageous to do SO. What the
people should demand is that this and
ali other great corporations of the
state stand aloof and permit them to
conduct their political affairs as they
see fit and in a manner that will be
for the best interests of all. Montana
is gaining rapidly in population and it's
citizenship is of a high character The
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-02-09
"ARE LINING UP"

While it is pretty early in the game
to speculate on the senatorial contest
in this state, the Livingston Enter
prise, in recent issue, among other
things, has the following to say re-
garding the probable candidates for
that office:
while Mr.. Clark will undoubtedly
be in the race, there are also candi-
dates in the Republican ranks who
are shaping things in their interest
Among the number is the present con-
gresham. Joseph M. Dixon of Mis-
soula, who is an avowed candidate for
the toga now worn by Mr.. Clark. The
congressman is now serving his Sec
ond term on the lower floor, and be-
lieves, as hundreds of his friends do,
that his services in that body has been
sufficient to deserve promotion. A
strenuous campaign is being made by
his friends in eastern Montana. and
if the congressman fares as well on
the west side as in this section, he will
undoubtedly have a strong following
i'll the next legislative assembly
Former Senator Mantle, of Butte, is
also listed among the candidates, and
the name of Hon. William Lindsay. Of
Glendive, Republican candidate for
governor, is also mentioned. Whether
he is an avowed candidate is not
known, but he will at least receive a
complimentary vote when the first bal
lot is taken for caucus nominee
But the fight for the greatest honor
in the gift of the people of Montana
has just begun, and it is difficult to
tell what the next six months may
bring forth Governor Toole may be
made an active candidate by his
friends, while other Republicans may
see an opportunity for the senatorial
toga to fall their way. AT any rate
il will be warm and interesting
fight
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-02-09
seIf.AppoInted censors.

To the Editor of the Argus.
May l ask through the medium OF
your columns for some enlightenment
on the following points: First. Is
it a fact that an Evangelist" now
holding services in a church in this
city, gave it as his opinion in the
course of sermon that those ladies
who took part in the minstrel enter
tainment We're singing themselves
and their audience into hell?" Sec
ond. Is it a fact that the minister
of one of our churches stated in a
sermon last Sunday that some of
those same ladies, while returning
from rehearsals, entered questionable
resorts?" Third. Is it fact that this
same minister denounced both the
minstrel show and the operetta 1.-THE
Mikado) as unfit for Christian people
to attend? am not sure that I have
quoted the words exactly as spoken,
but l have heard such persistent re-
ports of utterances of such a nature
that feel convinced there must be
some truth in them. II SO. protest
most Indignantly against this kind Of
talk as being unture, uncharitabte
and unchristian. Let me just glance
at these three points. AS to the min
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-02-09

strel show, l presume neither of these
reverend gentlemen was present, they
are therefore not competent to Judge
as to Its character. / was there my
self and can honestly say that from
nrst to last there was not a thing that
could offend the most sensitive mind;
there was fun and plenty of it, but
all was clean and innocent. AS for
the questionable resorts" l wonder
II the speaker alluded to Mr.. Bebb's
oyster parlor? II SO, he owes the pro.
prietor of that excellent establishment
an ample apology, which ought to be
exacted. II he meant anything more
than this, the accusation is scandalous,
and he should be compelled either to
substantiate it or withdraw it as pub.
llcly as he made it. AS to the Mikado,
| know the play well and can vouch
for Its perfect prOpriety. The mere
names OF Its composers Colbert and
subway are guarantee of this. To
acuse. It of being unfit for Christians
to witness betrays an ignorance and
narrow-minded prejudice which one
| hardly expected to find in these days.
Mr.. Editor, this kind of talk is not
the way to draw men and women to-
wards the church, rather the con-
trary, when they find that innocent
things like these are condemned as
sinful. they will very naturally say:
If this is religion, none of it for me. =
There are plenty of sins and vices
i'll this city, which should be condemn.
ed with no sparing voice, but am
sure that the common sense Of the
whole community will rise up in re-
volt against such pharisaical bigotry
and interference with the harmless
pleasures of others.
INDIGNANT"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-02-09
wEnGUs COUNTY ARGUS FEBRUARY 9, 1906

way of trade. AS the Chicago Trib
une has put it. "The stream of Aneri-
can gold causes the soil of Europe to
bear fruit and when it is ripe we
gather it."
There is another source Of alleged
drain on the resources of America,
that is the money sent back to the
old country by immigrants. Annual
~ the Swedes and Norwegjsns who
have settled in Minnesota send back
large sums to those they left behind
in the home land. The immigral.t is
from Austri-Hungary send back s5O,-
100000 a year. and this is considered
SO serious that special immigration
inspector has recommended legisla.
ton to stop it. But 1t must be cvi-
dent that the immigrants sent moth.
ing back but the surplus of what
they earned. In order to have sent
anything back they must first have
earned and spent in America the cost
of their necessities, a sum which is
in excess of anything they sent away.
America was made richer by the cap
ital they created by their labor. Eu.
rope got only dividends which tn :ir
labor paid over the cost of living.
Who got the best of the bargain?
But the inspiring of American PEG
pie to see and know their own coun-
try is worthy idea from the patriot.
ic viewpoint. It is not an Inversion
of ideas to desire to see Switzer-
land before seeing the Yellowstone,
nor il!f gical to go to Rome or Paris
be:t re visiting New Orleans or San
francisco. The problem of domestic
travel will be taken care Of by the
American travellers of the second de-
gree. Those who have seen Europe
will see America afterwards if they
are correctly informed where to go
and what to see. The association can
accomplish much by getting in touch
with the people who are seeing Europe
over and over again. and sighting
ln'ir own country. This class of trav-
ei, which is really the luxurious class,
can be diverted toward different points
within Minneapolis Jour-
nal
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-02-09
FOR AN EXPRESSION ONLY.

There appears to be some miSap-
prehension as to how the primary
election law is to be put into opera
ton. This has been made clear by a
synopsis of the law which recently
appeared in the Argus.
To initiate the proceedings it is nee
essary to submit the question of adop-
ton or rejection of the primary law
to the people, TO be voted on at a
special election. Section %. bearing
on this particular point, says:
Upon application by petition or pc
titions. signed by qualified electors
of any county whose names appear
on the last general registration list
thereof, to the total number Of fifteen
per cent. or more. Of the total vote
cast for Justice of the Supreme
Court at the last general election in
such county. the board of county com
mssioners of such county must order
a special election to be held in said
county at the places of holdingg gen
cral elections. for the purpose of sub
hitting to the qualified electors there
Of the question of adopting in said
county the provisions of the above law
providing for party nominations by
direct vote of the people"
The names of 3S9 qualified electors
signed to petitions are necessary to
secure a special election in this cOun-
~. This is simply to get the sense
of the majority of those voting as to
the desirability of establishing tine
system in this county
If sufficient number of signers
are secured to such petitions the COM
misisoners will take action at their
march meeting, as the law is manda-
tory, and will call a special election
at a suitable time this coming spring.
II "a majority vote in favor of the
primary law it will have been adopted
and the first nominations under its
provisions by all parties. will take
place ION the first Tuesday in Sep
TENDER prior to the general election
in November
The law is in the nature of local
option proposition, and while we be
lieye it would have been better had
ii gone into effect at once and en-
braced all elective officers, it is a
move in the right direction and one
in which a majority of the counties
of the state will join sooner or later.
The first move to be made should
be clear to every voter. If he wants
the primary system in Fergus county
he should attach his name to a petit
tion calling for a submission of the
proposition to the people. Then he will
have a chance to vote for or against
it at the election to be called by the
county commissioners.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-02-09

There is a slight controversy on
between two clergymen in subdued
Philadelphia, in which one minister
has mentioned the other as "a vocif.
erous and pessimistic cur; "self-cen.
tered. lnane. mechanical. illiterate
and mad evangelist; "a mongrel
Calvinist.' What the other clergy
man said is not reported, probably
because the libel laws hold newspa.
pers to strict accountability for re-
peating what they Minneapolis
Journal.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-02-09
Startling But True.

People the world over were horri-
fed on learning of the burning of a
Chicago theater in which nearly six
hundred people lost their lives. yet
more than five times this number or
over 1900 people died from pneumon-
ia in Chicago during the same year,
with scarcely passing notice. Ev-
cry one of these cases of pneumonia
resulted from a cold and could have
been prevented by the timely use of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. A
great many who had every reason to
fear pneumonia have warded it off by
the prompt use of this remedy. The
following is an instance of this sort:
"Too much cannot be said in favor of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, and es-
pecially for colds and influenza. I
know that it cured my daughter, Lau-
"a, of severe cold, and l believe saw
ed her life when she was threatened
with pneumonia. w. D. Wilcox, Log.
an, New York" Sold by all drug
gists. Oh,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-02-09

olize all of the offices, and this fact
should appeal as strongly to the indi-
vidual voters at the primaries as it
would in the contest between the two
parties al the general election which
follows. The individual voter should
exercise the same sagacity and wis
dom that would be expected of dele
gates to a county convention under
the present system. He must insist
upon square DEAL in the distribu-
ton of the honors on the ticket. II
he does not do it, the opposite party
will make capital out Of it for their
ticket at the general election. Then,
again, towns can combine against
any one place that shows a DISPOSE
ton to hog the nominations and there
by even things up. It will be impos-
sible for one town or city to control
all of the nominations.
We do not believe for a moment
that this law would mean the elimi-
ers altogether. While the party boss
would be shorn of his power to con-
troll nominations. the advice of far
seeing, and experienced men who have
only the best interests of the party
and the people at heart will always
prove valuable.
But it is one of the prime objects
of the primary law that the voter.
the average man of all vocations. take
more interest in politics, that he shall
become more concerned and have a
greater responsibility resting upon him
in the party nominations.
The Waite law has its Imperfect
tons and the best way to find them
out is by putting it to the test. Pos
sibly it can be amended so that the
districts having the largest vote will
have no advantage over the small
ones The Great Falls Tribune, in
recent comemnts on the law, speak
ing of some of its defects, says:
In TINS connection the voters should
keep in mind that if this law is de-
feated now. that the cry will go up
from all those who are opposed to
the change that the people of the state
do not want primary election law
That will make it much more difficult
in the future to get another one pass
Ell. On the other hand. if the present
law is generally adopted by large
majority it will be very easy to get
it amended in the future, SO as to
more nearly meet the demands for a
reform that will take the nominating
of state officers away from the man
aging politicians and place it in the
hands of the people directly"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-02-09

Red Lodge is to have a Democratic
paper, T. j. Johns, formerly of Lew
istOwn, and L. p Cushman, of the
first named city, having formed part
nership for that purpose. They have
acquired the plant of the defunct Car
bon County Chronicle and will soon
make their entry into the journalistic
field. Mr.. Johns is a capable and
forceful writer and will doubtless stir
up the deizens of the great coal camp
before many moons.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-02-09

The w. G. T. u. women of Gales
burg, Illinois. have adopted a resolu-
ton urging that a universal protest
be framed asking for the abolition of
smoking cars and compartments on
passenger trains in the United States,
on the ground that they are a source
of discomfort and an annoyance to
passengers. besides being unsanitary
How did they find it out?
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-02-09
SOME IMPERFEcTlONS.

Another correspondent, in this issue,
sees a fault in the priarmy election
law as it will apply to sparsely set
tied districts-the larger towns get
ting the best of it in placing their can
heavier voting population While it
must be conceded that the places cast
ing the heaviest vote are entitled to
greater representation on the ticket.
1t would be unwise to try and monop-
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-02-09
Sick Headache.

This distressing ailment results from
a disordered condition of the stomach.
All that is needed to effect cure is
a dose or two of Chamberlain Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets. In fact the
attack may be warded off, or greatly
lessened in severity, by taking dose
of these tablets as soon as the first
symptom of an attack appears. Sold
by all druggists. Oh.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-02-09

a pocket borough" in which one man
or a mining corporation controls it's
political conventions and dictates the
of the state to make this impossible
is the primary election system. The
start in that direction should be made
brace every elective officer in the
state
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-02-09

Senators Spooner and LaFollette
have agreed upon the first bach of
postoffice appointments for Wiscon-
sin by dividing them up equally 1t
remains to be seen whether they can
get together on some of the big
"lOaves and fishes" to be distributed
to their adherents in the badger state
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-02-09

Now having a husband to support
the former Mrs. Charles E. Yerkes
is likely to contest the dead traction
magnate's will for her dowery right
tC his fortune. Her new husband,
Miner, has COOL looks but no cash
and will probably volunteer his services
as financial adviser.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-02-09

President Roosevelt makes no at
tempt to conceal his ambition to rep.
resent New York in the federal SEN
ate after the close of his presidential
term. 1t would be something new
for the Empire state to have a real.
live senator.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-02-09

The Countess de Castellane, form
erly Miss Anna Gould, is going to sue
for divorce from her rake of a hus-
band, Count Boni. She may become
plain Mrs. John Smith some fair day.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-02-09
Been There.

Theo. Riser-A baby in the house
is perennial well spring of joy.
Ben. Edict-That's just tit new
er dries up-Cleveland Leader.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-02-09

Carbon is another county that wants
the primary election law and petit
ton is being freely signed for that
DllrDOSp
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-02-09

December was not quite up to the
standard of May as regards weather
but January was not for from it.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-02-09
OFFICIAL PAPER OF FERGUS COUNTY.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
JOHN N. VR00MAN, Editor and Proprietor.
HALSEY R. WATSON. Business Manager.

No subscriber will be carried on our
books whose arrearages are greater
than six months. All subscription &C
counts are payable in advance.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-02-09

Evidently Senator Patterson of Col
orado does not enjoy having the party
halter too closely drawn
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-02-09

Not to be outdone by Senator Till.
man. Mount Vesuvius is splitting a lit
tie fire itself.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-02-09

Subscribers failing to receive their
papers will please notify this Office.
that the cause may be investigated
and reported to the proper authori-
ties
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-20
ANOTHER MAN
DIES FROM n. !.
AUTO ACCIDENT

Now York, Nov. 2O.-Daniel Barkalow, a
Paterson On. J) cotton broken, who was
one OF the party of four i'm the automobile
In which Tom Cooper, the bicyclist and
automobilist was killed in Central park
last night. died today
Miss Helen Lambert. another member
of the party. Is not expected To live
through the day. The fourth member of
the party. a young woman. who gave her
name as Virginia Vernon, and said her
home is n Jersey City. has broken leg
and is suffering from shock. II is believed
she will recover
A new story OF the accident was told
today by Miss Lambert. She said that
the collision WAS due to Cooper suddenly
turning out 10 avoid collision with a cab
in the roadway. He was compelled to
swing far TO the left and had safely
passed the cab when the headlights of a
stalled automobile loomed up scarcely
more than a hundred feet away.
The speed of the automobile was so
great that Cooper could not control II,
and an instant later il crashed into the
stalled car. Miss Lambert said the auto
mobile party was returning from VISIT
to Harlem road house. Just before they
entered the car for the ride through the
park, Cooper said 10 his friends. Now
Ill give you the fastest ride OF your life. -
Five minutes later Cooper was dead, his
companions were lying unconscious I'm the
park and the big machine In which they
rode was a wreck.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-20
STEAMER
REPORTED TO Be
WEATHER BOUND

Sydney. N S, Nov. 20-Commander
Peary's Arctic steamer Roosevelt now ca
route 70 this port from Chateau Bay,
Labrador, has not yet been sighted. A
constant lookout for her is maintained at
the government lighthouse at Meat Cove,
60 miles from this place, which the Roose-
welt must pass before reaching sydney.
A sharp lookout also was kept on board
the Newfoundland mail steamer Bruce,
which arrived today from Port Au
BASQUE but nothing was seen OF the re-
turning Arctic expedition. As the wealth
er was clear during the Bruce's voyage.
IL is believed she would have sighted the
Roosevelt had the steamer been any
where within 100 miles Of sydney.
Mrs Peary, the explorers wife, and w.
g. Quigley secretary OF the Peary Arctic
club OF New York who are here, believe
that the delay is due TO the disabled con-
dition OF the Roosevelt and the conse-
quent reduction in her speed capacity.
Heavy weather and high seas prevailed
FOR several days after Pcary left chateau
Bay and 1t is supposed that he did not
care TO risk pushing the Roosevelt against
the big waves i'm the Gulf Of ST. Lawrence
I'm her disabled condition.
Stories tending 10 show that the crew
of the Roosevelt mutinied in the far
north on account of poor food ard Arctic
privations are not credited here. Every
member OF the crew is an old Arctic sail
or and all are said to be well paid.
The Arctic steamer Roosevelt was ex-
pected TO leave st. Georges Bay, n. r,
today at noon St Georges Bay Is 80
miles from sydney
MESSAGE FROM PEARY.
New York. Nov 2O-Morris X Jessup.
of this city today received the following
telegram from PearY:
SANDY Point. y. T., Nov. 90
Morris X. Jessup. New York:
Passed Cape Saint George noon sat
urday Unable TO weather Cape Aiguile
owing to head winds and sea. Ran in here
daylight this morning for coal. Shall pro-
coed when weather favorable for crossing
c,uf PEsARY."