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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-03-23
] EWISTOWN. MONT, March %, 1906
FERGUS COUNTY BARRED.

As stated in our last issue, it looks
as if Fergus county was tricked out
of date in the Montana racing cir
cult az now arranged.
AS it appears no blame can attach
10 Secretary Belden of the Fergus
County Fair association as he seems
TO have taken all of the steps neces-
sary 10 secure recognition by those in
charge Of the state racing circuit.
If the facts could be known We be-
lieve it would be found that the fail
rre 10 give the local association dates
is due to the objection of horsemen
10 making the trip to l.ewiStOWn,
While some promised last year to
come here when they came to consid-
CT the means of transportation and
the hardship of the trip over the Mon
lana road they declined to come.
Whether this was imaginary or real
We are not prepared to say. Some
claimed that the roushness of the road
through the canyon would put their
inducements offered We're not suffi
cient for them to take the risk.
OF course if the horsemen won
come here under present conditions
further negotiations would be futile
just what our local fair manage
ment will do is yet to be determined
1t might be well to pass up the fair
this year. make some improvements
&nG prepare for a hummer next sea
son BY that time the Great Northern
branch will probably be completed in
10 the Basin if not entirely, Whel
good facilities could be provided fol
the horsemen over an easy grade.
Given dates between the Great Fall.
and Billings meetings there is no rea
son why all objections could not b'
overcome and Lewistown be right il
the bunch.
However. if LewistoWn is to have
d fair this fall, ii is a matter tina
should be determined very soon. With
cut race attractions from the outside
j would be necessary for all OF ON
citizens to cooperate with the associa
ton in getting up local exhibition
that would prove attractive and bene
fetal Some interest might be en-
couraged among local horsemen to the
end that a good program could be ar
ranged. All would have to be imbued
with local pride and patriotism and
not expect too much under the circum
stances. if the association concludes
10 hold an exhibition.
Undoubtedly the matter will soon
be taken up and the ACCESSIBILITY OF
holding a fair this year carefully con
sidered and a decision reached.
In any event the near future looks
very encouraging for most successful
race meetings in LeWiStOWn.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-03-23

Moved by personal interest large
~, Senator Clark made d speech IN
the senate on the statehood bill Ju-
liaD Hawthorne Washington CORE
spondent of the New York Journal,
one of Hearst's Democratic papers,
writes as follows of the impression
made by the senior senator from this
state: And the unexpected appar-
i;iOn of Clark of Montana with his
hand on his hip and his hair on his
head. was a fitting climax to the
days work What he said nobody
could remember from surprise at the
phenomenon that he should say any
thing. But. had his livelihood depend
o. upon his eloquence. il is not likely
that he would at his age. nave been as
well off as he is reported to be now.
Il is not likely that Mr.. Clark would
write a very large check for the
Hearst campaign should the latter be
nominated for the presidency
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-03-23

II appears that the White House at
Washington is somewhat ratty and
fe1rets have been employed to drive
them out from between the thick walls
while bull dogs and terriers take them
on the fly as they emerge. A special
says that although the historic old
building was remodeled only three
years ago some of the distinguished
family of rats who settled there soon
after the structure was burned by the
British in 1914 We're not molested.
The order was given a few days ago
10 rid The building of rats and the
most successful rat-catcher in the
world is said TO be the man who Is
/ operating with the ferrets and dogs
The game is hardly big enough TO en-
gage Teddy's personal attention. It
wouldn't be we'll for some wandering
cougar to take to loafing on the White
House lawn.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-03-23

didate for the place. But apparently
he got next to the president early in
the game, and being an old-time friend
OF the former and foreman of Mr..
Roosevelt's ranch when he was in the
cattle business in the eastern part of
this state, he had the strongest pull OF
any man in the race. Mr.. Merrifield, 1t
will be remembered, was one of the
presidential electors from this state
and was selected to bear its vote to
the electoral college.
No doubt President Roosevelt took
pleasure in thus remembering and con
ferring a favor on his od-time friend
and faithful employe. But furthe,
than that Mr.. Merrifeld is said TO be
gentleman who is in every way
worthy and qualified for the place.
He will not succeed the present in
cumbent. Colonel Lloyd, until his tern
expires next December.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-03-23

The accompanying cut represents
the BEST EVER" sulky plow. which
has been manufactured for about
three years, and which was introduced
D." us in this section last year, and
which has proven it is properly nam
ed BEST Ever"
This pillow is double.bail style with
direct beam hitch. While it is well
built, it is not in any wise clumsy
the necessary material to make 1t
strong being distributed where strength
is required, making it one of the most
systematic implements ever construct
ed by any company. It Is OF the
high LIFT type-is foot lift in
the true sense of the term, in that
you not only raise and lower the pillow
bottom with the feet, but the frame is
leveled in the same motion. This foot
lift is adjustable so that the pillow can
be locked into the ground regularly, or
when desirable in blowing stony
ground the foot lift can be set to pre-
vent locking the bottom, being held
down with the feet, but free to raise
UP when coming in contact with
STOKES or other distractions. Both the
front and rear wheels are controlled
by the tongue in unison through the
medium of connecting rod; thus
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-03-23
Tourist SIeeoers to Chicago-An limo
walton in Sleeping Car Service.

The Great Northern Railway com.
pany has met the demand for through
sleeping car service to and from Chi
cago.
The Oriental Limited, the new Great
Northern train, is now equipped with
new Tourist Sleeping Car, operat
ing between Seattle and Chicago and
intermediate points. The rates on
these cars are about one-half of the
Standard Sleeping Car rates and nc
change of cars is necessary between
points on the main line in North Da
kota and Montana and Chicago in eth
er direction.
Ask your local agent for further in
formation, or apply to F. l. Whitney
Passenger Traffic Manager, St. Paul
MINI.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-03-23

owing to Indifference and general
apathy, because of the popular i'm
preston that the required number of
signatures would ba forthcoming. the
Fergus county petition presented to
the commissioners Of that county for
tia submission Of the direct primary
law fell short number of names and
therefore failed of accomplishing the
desired result. namely, the calling Of
a special election, but as it was. the
petition contained 343 signatures and
the press dispatches state that, not
withstanding the fact that the voters
Of that county will not be given the
opportunity TO express their opinion
at the polls, the sentiment is over
whelmingly in favor of giving the law
a trial.-Red Lodge Picket.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-03-23
ForcefuI.

A worthy old farmer, who thorough
ly detested taxes and tax gathers,
was once called on by a collector a
second time for taxes he had paid, but
for which he had mislaid the receipt,
and as he told the story to a friend,
he exclaimed:
would you believe it, sir, the fell
low began to abuse me?"
Well" said his friend, what did
you dO?"
"Do? Why, l demonstrated with
him.
And to what effect"
well | don't know to what effect
but the poker was bent. "-Chicagc
Journal.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-03-23
Isn't This So?

neat, well.dressed, trim man com
ing into your store will get quick
and respectful hearing.
Will a slouchy one receive the same
attention?
Mr. Business Man, do you realize
how much printed matter finds an un
timely grave in the waste basket with
out accomplishing its mission, just be.
cause it lacks the right sort OF dress!
Whites Sayings.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-03-23

It scarcely needed the assurance of
General Wood that the killing of wom-
en- and children in the recent encount-
CT with Moros was unavoidable. 1t has
never yet been said truthfully of Amer
lean soldiers that they made war on
others than combatants, and it would
he a slur upon their valor and man
hood to imagine that they needlessly
or recklessly shot down women and
children in that deadly encounter at
Dajo ill.-Spokesman-R Review.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-03-23
Card of Thanks,

We, in behalf of the Snowey Noun.
tain Yeomen Homestead, wish to
thank the Evening Star, Davis and
Great Divide homesteads, and all the
friends who so ably assisted during
the sickness and death of our beloved
archer. Mrs Alva Shepard, and to the
husband and family we extend oul
deepest sympathy.
MRS. A. v. ROGERS,
MRS. F. d. SHEEKS,
MRS. S. F. BOWMAN,
Committee.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-03-23

Judge Alton B. Parker is a fair rep
resentative of the conservative ele,
ment in the Democratic party. Cog
infant of the great activity of William
Il. Hearst in the east and the smoul-
dering ambition of Bryan in the west
he appeals to the south to take the
party leadership. He regards such a
move as the only hope of saving the
party from destruction.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-03-23

When stars are in the quiet skies,
Then most l pine for thee;
Bend on me, then, thy tender eyes,
AS stars look on the sea,
For thoughts, like waves, that glide
by night,
Are stillest when they shine;
Mine earthly love lies hushed in light
beneath the heaven of thine.
There is an hour when angels keep
Familiar watch DER men;
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-03-23

Deputy Sheriff Jack Weyman of
Butte shot and killed a foot pad after
he had been held up and robbed. I'm
fortunately the brave deputy failed to
recover sips gold watch which was
taken from him. The timepiece was
d present from Weymans mother
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-03-23

The frightful railroad accident on
the fact that the operator fell asleep
while on duty. And his name was
Lively at that
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-03-23

Representative Dixon is still doing
things for his constituents. By his
own strenuous efforts he has saved
the Sun River irrigation project from
disaster. Instead of an appropriation
of S25O,O0 as originally asked for to
begin the work he has secured double
the amount, or 100000.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-03-23
When coarser souls are wrapped in

When coarser souls are wrapped Il
sleep,
Sweet spirit, meet me then!
There is an hour when holy dreams
Through slumber fairest glide;
And in that mystic hour 1t seems
Thou shouldst be by my side.
My thoughts of thee too sacred are
For daylights common beam;
My angel and my dream;
When stars are in the quiet skies,
Then most | pine for thee;
Bend on me, then, thy tender eyes,
AS stars look on the sea.
LORD BULWER.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-03-23

Senator Clark having said that ne is
sorry that he did not become an ar
list a Photographer is prompted to say
that if he could draw checks as we'll
would be satisfied.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-03-23
MERRyFIELD FOR MARSHAL

Evidently it is definitely decided
that A. w. Merrifield, of Kalispell, is
10 be the next United States marshal
for Montana. 1t was not generally
known that Mr.. Merrifield was a can
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-03-23

King Leopold intimates that he
hasn't very pleasant or profitable
joD governing the Congo Free State
and is willing to throw it up to some
one else. He may be bluffing.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-03-23
G. B. 5urhans Testifies After -Four
Years.

G. B. Burhans, of Carlisle Center,
n. Y, writes: about four years ago
| wrote you stating that had been
entirely cured of severe kidney trou'
BILE by taking less than two bottles
of Foleys Kidney Cure. 1t entirely
stopped the brick dust sediment, and
pain and symptoms of kidney disease
disappeared. I am glad to say that
have never had return of any OF
those symptoms during the fur years
that have elapsed and I am evidently
cured to stay cured, and heartily rec
ommend Foley's Kidney Cure to any
one suffering from kidney or bladder
trouble. Wilson & Lewellin. Fo.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-03-23
While Judge Hamilton's fierce ar

While Judge Hamilton's fierce ar
raignment of the officers of the New
York Life Insurance company does
no; place him in any better light it
has in it the promise of some sterling
revelations when all of the facts are
known.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-03-23

The late Susan B. Anthony left an
estate valued at $4,000, all of which
is left to the woman suffrage cause.
The ruling spirit was strong in death.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-03-23

Representative Shackelford of Mis-
souri, has called Speaker Cannon "an
enthroned despot." Something like
that was hurled at Thomas B. Reed
when he was speaker of the house.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-03-23
CIRCULATION
IS the STOCK IN TRADE
OF A LIVE NEWSPAPER

When an advertisement is placed in q
paper it is for the purpose of reach
ing possible purchasers-those who
may be interested in what the ad.
vertiser has to sell.
Every advertiser has a right to know
just how many copies of his adver-
tisement are being distributed
whether that advertisement is being
readers, 1000 or 1000.
The Argus claims much larger cir
culation than any newspaper pub
lished within Fergus county;
the records of the office and the
subscription list are always open to
our advertisers.
State of Montana
County of Fergus
Halsey x. Watson. being first duly sworn,
says: THAI he is the bushes, manager of the
te-gus County Argus. published at evils
/ town, Montana: and that the total number OF
| copies of the Tuesday edition of the Argls
subscribed for and sold during the months OF
| December. 1903. and January and February,
1906 was 203'il. an average of
1866 Each Issue
and that the total number of copies of the Fri
! ay edition of the Argus subscribed for and
sold during the same three months 1860
| an average of
1910 Each Issue.
! (Sieued) HALSEN X. WATSON.
Subscribed ard sworn to be, ore me this stil
day Of March. 1906. >,.
Notary Public in and for Fergus County
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-03-23

Ii is believed in Washington that
Wnen October comes around Secretary
supreme bench to which the president
has indicated a desire to appoint him.
1t is said that Mr.. Taft is not seeking
the presidential nomination and does
not want it. His mind is of the judi
cial trend and he prefers a seat on
the supreme bench TO any other hon
or. He may succeed Chief Justice
Fuller should the latter retire during
President Roosevelts term of office.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-03-23

1t is hardly to be expected that 9th
er candidates for United States mar
shall will make merry over Mr.. Merri
fields good fortune.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-03-23

Every Republican should make it a
point to attend the primary in his
and hour
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-03-23

No subscriber Will be carried on our
books whose arrearages are greater
than six months. All subscription aC-
couuua are payable III advance.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-03-23

The supreme court of this state has
decided that liquor dealer cannot
collect debt from an Indian for liquor
sold him. The decision in the case
Of the kalispell Tobacco & Liquor COM
rany against Thomas McGovern and
Joseph Kipp had been accompanied by
a judgment in favor of the plaintiff
for 1921. The supreme decision says
that inasmuch as the testimony shows
that the merchandise for which it was
sought to collect was sprituOus liquor
the defendants are exempt, and that
if anybody has violated the law it was
the liquor company itself. The opin-
ion is by Associate Justice Holloway.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-03-23

Il now appears that William R.
Hearst is making no effort to contest
New York assembly. He is out after
the nomination for governor and is
posing as one who had been defrauded
of his election to the mayoralty to
help MIN in his latest ambition. Hearst
promises to be a disturbing element
to the regular Democracy of the en-
pire state. He seems to have quite
j overshalowed young George B. Nc
Clvllan in higher political preferment
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-03-23

Subscribers failing 10 receive their
papers will please notify this office.
that the cause may be investigated
and reported to the proper authort-
ties.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-03-23
Stars in Quiet Skies.

Republican primaries this evening.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-03-23

ADVERTISING RATES FURNISHED ON
APPLICATION.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-03-23

OFFICIAL PAPER 0r FERGUS COUNTY.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-03-23
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is YOUR ADVERTISEMENT REACH.
ING OVER Fifteen HUNDRED
ACTUAL PURCHASERS OF A
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IF PLACED IN THE ARGUS 1T GER.
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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-19
Washington and Oregon Not Affected.

Washington n OreE0n MOI INJECTED.
SEATTLE, Wash, April 1~s.-Reports up to
late this afternoon show that the earth
quake which ruined San Francisco did not
affect any part Of Washington. A short
time ago Mount Rainier's extinct volcano
wac reported in eruption. but the story
was denied. the explanation being that
certain clouds produced an effect of appsr-
emit smoke. There has been no denial Of
the rer ort that Mount Mckinley was smok-
ing recently.
PORTLAND. Ore. April 1s.-The earth.
quake aid not alect Oregon.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-19

trains from the city ate croydsSa~ith
refugees
NJ. Bradley said that some Of the opera
tors had turned up at Oakland, but there
was no way Of telling where the others
were. '''
"The mon report he said, that they
were unable to tap tho wires because, While
there is a manhole every 300 fest. they
found all of theee covered with the ruins
Of buildings. We hope that 1t will be posi-
BILE later to connect somewhere down near
the waterfront and pen up a temporary
office. With our operators now at Oak
land we have all the facilities for sending
out messages, but we annot deliver any,
because they report that there is absolutely
no way Of getting them across to San Fran
CISCO.
AN OF the telephone wires are destroyed.
The Southern Pacific company has offered
us the use OF their tugs for the purpoee OF
carrying messages. but the men report
that San Francisco is under martial law
and that the military officials will not al
low any one to land
BACK 70 DANoER AGAIN.
Mr.. Swain. the Postsl's chief electrical
engineer in San Francisco, got pack into the
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-19

Postal's building again for a minute, At
SAT o'clock he sent a message from the
building.
Conditions are desperate n are getting
worse all the time. There are many ex-
p~losions of gas. was what he sent.
Nice-President Bradley said that Mr..
Swain had been ordered out Of the build
ing several times by the soldiers and that
he had probably been ordered out again
after sending this message.
A message received from Oakland at
8 O'Clock said that at ! o'clock New York
timeI the Postal building was still stand
ing. but that the fire was on three sides Of
it. The Southern Pa cifc's tugs were taxi
ing everybody that wanted to lea We the city
and were arriving at Ga kland with all they
could carry. The soldiers had threatened
to shoot any one found proving around
the ruins
The Postal people said that they had Sc ven
wires working from Oakland. The earth
quake had cut of the power, so that the
wires had to be worked by the single instead
of the multipleI system.
REPORT OF s%rANFoRp's DESTRUCTION.
The Postal Telegraph Company received
a iIlttSd St oNtl le NlftS iIOIn odhhullu dJ
! o'clock last night which ga id that the
Leland Stanford University at Palo Alto
had been destroyed with the exception Of one
building. One student was killed. accord
ing to this report.
At 1l45 the Postal got a despatch from
the operator at Oakland sa ying that eight
square miles Of San Francisco had been
burned up and that the fire had apparently
been brought under control. Many build
ings had been dynamited. with the result
that the burned area had practically been
confined to the business district.
The effect of the flames had been much
worse than that Of the earthquake, said the
despatch, The loss Of life, according to
dispatches, was between 500 and l 900.
News the Western Union Got.
Assistant General Manager j.. G. Bar clay
took command Of the situation in the West
ern Union office as early as II O'Clock and
remained in communication with the San
Francisco lanai from time to time dur
ing the day and far into last night. Mr..
Barclay for most Of the time operated the
key himself. Occasionally George Gould
would come into his Office to read the bulle-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-19
The Weather.

With the further eastward movement NJ the
high pressure area came the warm-st day OF the
season. The centre OF the high area was over
western Pennsylvania. and temperatures con
tinued 10 rtse In the upper Mississippi valley, the
Lake regions. the Ohio and Tennessee valleys and
the Middle Atlantic and New England states. II
was cooler over Montana and North Dakota. East
OF the Mississippi the weather was fair but In the
Northwest II was cloudy and light rain WAS falling
In wyoming. The centre OF the northwestern
storm moved TO Manitoba, Reports from the
Pacific coast were missing.
In this city the day was fair and much warmer.
wind light TO fresh northwesterly; average humidity.
Il per cent: barometer corrected to read 10 sea
level, at 4. NJ. 80. rs; 3 p. NJ. 500.
The temperature yesterday. as recorded by the
ofnciaI thermometer, Is shown In The annexed