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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-16

It remains to be seen what the next
step will be in connection with the
supreme courts decision holding the
bonds issued for the state institution
buildings to be illegal. While the peo-
pie of the state are legally absOlved
from the payment of principal or in
terests in the bond issue, there is n
moral obligation resting on them
which they would not think of repudi-
ating Yet it would seem that the
parties who bought the bonds were
careless in not thoroughly Investigate
ing the legality of their security be-
fore purchasing. For that reason, if
for no other. they should make every
effort TO find way out of the diff
Guilty before looking to the state to
make them whole.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-16

The Butte Miner having rldiculed
Attorney General Galen's decision on
the bond question, as neither sound
in law or common sense. now finds
fault with him for having raised the
question at ALL That is strange
position for a leading newspaper to
take. If one has taken the wrong
road on a journey and there is no
short cut to reach the desired desti-
nation, the best thing to do is to go
back and get started in the right di.
rection. 1t is better to have the
rights of the state determined now
than some years later. when no end
of trouble might have resulted The
very best thing to do with such
biunders is TO correct them as soon
as you find them. Mr.. Galen simply
did his duty
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-16
In the death of DR.. William Rainey

In the death of DR.. William Rainey
Chicago America loses one of it's great
EST educators and a man who had done
much for the institution with which
he was operated upon for intestinel
cancer. While some relief was obtain
ed by the operation, the disease was
pl Onounced incurable. Although Dr.
Harper regained sufficient strength
to give some attention to his duties it
was only for a brief time. The dead
ly malady gradually Slapped mis- vital
ity until the end came on the 10th
inst
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-16

The Rev. George d. Rogers, pastor
Of the First Baptist church of High
land Park, near FIT. Sheridan. which
is located in the suburbs of Chicago,
has declared himself unreservedly In
favor of the re-establishment of the
army canteen Here is a minister who
thoroughly believes in water, but the
duties of his pastorate brings him in
military post and he has seen enough
of the drunken orgies in low dives
about Fl. Sheriden to convince him
the interest of temperance and de-
cency.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-16
A case that will prove of more or

A case that will prove of more or
less interest to the justices of the
peace in Montana is a decision recent
ly handed down by the supreme court
relative to the jurisdiction of justices,
in a case sent up by Judge DOnlan,
of Silver Bow. Judge Donlan held
that civil suits must be brought in the
justice court in the township where
the defendant resides, Or he must be
served with summons in the township
where he is sued, one or the other.
The case was appealed and the SUI
preme court sustained the decision.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-16

If the voters of Fergus county de
sire to name their own candidates for
office now is the time to make their
wishes known by putting the primary
election law into force and effect In
our last issue we briefly gave the
method of procedure in instituting the
primary system. If some one in sew
eral of the large precincts will take
hold of the matter the requisite num-
Der of names to start the ball rolling
can be quickly obtained. 1t will only
be a few years before every state in
the union will have the primary cleo
ton system and once inausurated it
will never be abandoned. It will doubt
less be amended, modified and simpll-
fled to meet local conditions, but the
principle will be maintained. 1t is
the only way in which the voters can
take an active part in naming candi-
dates for office It is a reform move
ment that seems to be demanded and
no state in the Union needs the pri-
mary system more than Montana.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-16
TWENTY REASONS FOR MONGOLIA
AN EXCLUSION.

Chinese immigration to the United
States is receiving considerable at
tention from the magazine writer's, |
some of which would remove all re-
strictions and allow the MOngolians
to swarm on our shores. Fortunately,
these writer's do not represent the
sentiment of a majority of the people
of the United States, especially the
western portion of it, who have
pretty good knowledge of John China
man and his characteristics. There
are a good many reasons why the
doors should not be thrown wide OPP
en- to this Asiatic horde. and a recent
writer succinctly gives twenty of them
in the following:
/. They do not come here to be
American citizens, but to form Chi
nese colonies.
They do not come to America to
escape from oppressive governments,
but to make money and to go back
again.
8. The greater part of them come
here as the chattels of Chinese emf
grafton company and are slaves OF
that company while they remain here
f. They refuse to adopt American
customs or live up to American stand
ards of morality.
5. They Outnumber us five or six tC
one, and might overrun the United
States just as they have overrun sew
eral of the countries of Asia.
6. They have room enough in China
which has only ninety-seven TO tn
square mile, while New York Stat
has 1876.
Z. Their main endeavor is to sc
money to send back to China. In fou
and half years they sent 100000
out of the country.
In California, where Chinese INN
grafton has been fairly tried, it ha
proved failure chinatown is tn
rankest growth of human degred
ton in America" said the goverl
ment commission in 1885.
9. When Chinatown in San Fra
cisco was officially investigated 1t W;
found to contain thirteen joss house
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-16

$50 barricaded gambling dens and 1O6
disorderly houses. All this in a popu-
laton of 10000.
10. Repeated failures have proved
that it is impossible to teach the Chi
nese to obey sanitary regulations.
II. AS citizen the Chinaman is
the worst possible. At time when
the Chinese were onesixth the popula-
ton of California, they paid only one
four-hundreSlth of the taxation.
-. The expense of maintaining Or
der in San F'rancisco's Chinatown in
1885 cost $4,000 more than the total
amount it paid in taxes.
IS. 1t is impossible to admit the Chi
namen and keep out the opium joint.
This reason alone would be sufficient
to Justify exclusion.
IA. The Chinaman lowers the stand
ard of wages and of living in every
trade he enters.
Is. Where the Chinese are numer-
Gus they refuse to work with Amerl-
cans and seek to intimidate and ter
roriZe.
16. The Chinese never assimilate.
Il have lived in California for thirty
years and have seen no change in the
Cninaman, said a witness before the
government commission.
II. When a vote was taken in Cali
fornia in 1879, 154,6 3S voted for eXclu-
sion and only S33 against
| IS. The Chinese might prove as de-
structive to our republic as the Goths
and Huns and Vandals were to the
Roman empire.
/ 10. 1t is too great a leap for the
/ Chinese. who are the most backward
of all peoples, to come at once to the
/ United States, the most progressive
of all countries. If the Chinese must
come here, let them do so via Russia
4 Austria. Germany and England, spend
4 ing at least 1000 years in each OF
these countries.
20 The highest duty of man is tC
preserve and develop what is highest
in the world. From the American
point of view nothing is higher thar
our twentieth century civilization, bas
ed on science. commerce, invention
and rudimentary democracy To throw
the doors wide open to 420, 10000 PEG
pie who hate and despise this civiliz
alton would greatly hamper us in work
ing out the still greater problems o
the future and perhaps the valuable
results of the last 200 years.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-16

The editors of some of the Demo
cratic papers in this state should go
and bury their heads in the sand
When Mr.. Galen gave his opinion on
the validity of the state bonds he was
ridiculed and even abused in one or
two instances. His ability was call.
ed into question, his motive impugned
and his judgment considered as worth
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-16

Although Russell Sage is not trouh
led with largeness Of the heart. Mrs.
Sage is said to be a generous giver.
She recently made 200 laborers in
Central park a New Years present of
$500 each, saying she was DESTROYS
of encouraging them in the work they
were doing
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-16

When Lewistown Is again honored
with the annual meeting of the So
ciety of Montana Engineers it is like.
ly greater surprises will be in store
for them. We hope to have bigger
mines, and better railroad facilities
than at present
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-16
Ed. kester Kills Himself.

Special to the Argus.
Great Falls. Jan. led. Hester,
wealthy cattle man of Highwood,
who is known to many people in Fer
gus, killed himself this morning by
shooting himself IN the head. Domes-
tic troubles caused the tragedy.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-16

less Now he is sustained by I'M
animous court, with one Democratic
member. Of course, the smart Alexis
will not have the decency to apollo
giZe to the attorney general.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-16

1t would never do for the Society
of Montana Engineers to meet in one
of the principal sheep counties of the
state without mentioning some Of the
good qualities of the hydraulic ram.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-16
Old Officers Reelected,

At the first annual meeting of the
Judith club last evening, the old Of
ficers were reelected, as follows:
President, L. W. Eldridge; vice pres
ident, David Higer; secretary, Harry
c. Brown: treaurer, Hugh Wagner
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-16

on Sunday, the 18th. Covers were laid
for ten. The decorations were white
and green. The center piece was COM
posed of sweet peas and ferns. Sew
en- courses were served. The guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. Wagner, Mr.. and
Mrs. Bach. Mr.. and Mrs. Dorm, of
Maiden Mr.. and Mrs. Atkins.
This was one of the most elegant
social functions of the season.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-16

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, 1906-01-16

The Knights of Pythias and the
Rathbone Sisters had a joint install
lation on Thursday evening. After
the ceremony a banquet was given by
the Knights to the Sisters. The gen
tlemen did the honors even to the
serving. A jolly time was had by all
who participated. judging from the
hour at which the gathering dispersed.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-16
SOCIETY NOTES.

Rather Quiet in LeWstown Society
the Past Week.
The $500 club was entertained at
Fraternity hall on Friday evening last
by Mr.. and Mrs. War;. Mr.. and Mrs
Stafford and Mr.. and Mrs. Nrooman.
About seventy were in attendance
Mrs. H. G. Brown and Mr.. Newell
made the highest scores and will wear
the club pins for the ensuing month
Refreshments were served.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-16

Subscribers failing to receive their
papers will please notify this onlce.
that the cause may be investigated
and reported to the proper authori-
ties.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-16

Teddy Busenburg had birthday
party on Saturday about twenty-four
boys apd girls being present. Games
and other amusements occupied the
time. Refreshments We're served.
Miss frost assisted Mrs. Busenburg
in entertaining the little folks
The Washington times., 1906-05-30
BOYS CLUB ASSN
ELECTS OFFICERS
Indorse Work of District
Fairgrounds Committee.
CLOSES FOR THE SUMMER
It's Baseball Teams to Be Under the
Supervision of Superintendent
B. ]. Wefers for Season

The annual meeting of the Washington
Boys Club Association was held yes
terday at the club. 1920 n street Prof
J. w. Chickering. president of the asso-
citation. presiding. The reports OF the
standing committees were received and
showed much work done and much good
accomplished. more money having been
received for the support of the associa-
ton during the past year than during
any former year. and the condition OF
the work being more satisfactory than
at any time previously. II was noted
with qualification that the Fairgrounds
committee of the District is taking up
the matter Of club houses in injunction
with the summer Fairgrounds. and a
recommendation was made in the report
OF the club administration committee
taht action be taken looking 10 CO.
operation or combination with the play
grounds committee. The recommenda-
ton met with unanimous approval.
The officers and directors elected were
Prof. J. W. Chickering, president; Otto
Luebkert. vice president: Miss Anna
Lewis Pierce, secretary: d @. PfeifTer.
financial secretary; Eugene r Stevens.
treasurer and chairman of the executive
committee: Benjamin W Murch chair
man OF the club administration commit
tee; Mrs. Giles S. Rafter. Miss Edith G.
Westcott henry p. Blair, arthur c
Moses. and Albert y Prentiss- The club
was ordered closed for the summer va
cation from June l. 10 be opened at new
quarters by October /. During the sum
mer the three baseball teams OF the club
viii be under the supervision OF Bernard
J. Wesers. who has been superintendent
Of the club since February J last
The Washington times., 1906-05-30
Nerves Snapped After Saving
Child From ORrushing Train
William Jones in Danger
Gus Condition From
Collapse After He
rOiC Act.

WAKEFIELD. Mass, May 30.-After
heroically risking his life 20 save that
Of three-year-old Angelic Stamegna,
who was playing on the railroad tracks
directly in front of a fast approaching
express train. the shock OF the babys
danger has rendered William Jones a
physical wreck and he lies in a danger
GUS condition at his home, suffering
from what the physicians declare is ner-
vous prostratiOn-
Just before the noon hour the little
fellow toddled upon the tracks, and
Jones. who is a crossing tender at the
Albion street crossing, did not notice
him until ne heard the whistle Of the
express train and was called to the
gates. When he stepped upon the street
the first sight that met his eyes. only
q few feet distant, was the baby, b:s
back 10 the train. and smile Of
happy contentment upon nis face as he
played with the gravel between the
rails
The engineer was franticaily signaling
to Jones to save the baby. but so close
was the painting monster that 1t seemed
that nothing could avert the tragedy
With his heart in his mouth, Jones
made a Iunge over the intervening space.
grabbed the baby in his arms and fell
rather than jumped TO safety as the
express train swept by. So close was
the locomotive that it caught and tore
of a portion OF Jones coat
Neither was apparently injured. but
soon afterward Jones collapsed in the
crossing tenders shenty and was found
by friends who took him TO his home.
Now he lies at the point OF death.
The Washington times., 1906-05-30

PHILADELPHIA, May s0.-For the
first time in the history Of the probate
courts in this State. and, perhaps in
the whole country. love letter. burning
with the ardent love OF an accepted
suitor. was offered as a will before
Deputy Register os Wills Charles Irwin
1t was made an exhibit in evidence
in proceedings TO have letters OF ad-
ministration granted in the estate left
by Edwin S. Updike. jr.. a paymaster's
clerk in the United States Navy. sta
toned on the United States steamer
CuIgoa. revoked. and the love letter.
written to Updike's hance Miss Flor
ence NJ Crawford. of 1875 North Six
tieth street. admitted 20 probate as q
will.
Love-Letter VIII Contested.
On January 20 letters OF administra-
ton we're granted 10 James J. DonneIly.
acting for Edwin S Updike. father Of
the dead man. and David 5. Updike
and J. n. F. Updike. his brothers, all Of
New York Attorneys for the Updikes
contested the admission Of the love let
ter as a will. asserting that the single
sentence in II. upon which the claims
Of Miss Crawford were bssed-'I and
all ] have is yours TO do with as you
me 0I-iiOt De Col-7 = lieu l-iIO .
that at Updike's death all his property
was TO Ko to his fance.
Updike. who was forty-eight years old.
according 70 the testimony OF Miss
era wford. had been engaged 10 her since
early IN 1903. She said that she had re-
ceived the ''love-letter wilF' June "a
1903. and that shortly after. Updike told
her 70 preserve II. saying. THAT IS my
VIII. and 1 want you to keep # as
such
Misc Crawford testified further that
The Washington times., 1906-05-30
LOVE LETTER AS A WILL
Is OFFERED BY FIANCE.
Tries to Win Sailors $1,000 Estate by Presenting an
Ardent Episte to the Court to Up
hold Her Claim.

Updike was a WidoWer. and that he bad
oeen the husband OF her sister. who died
in 1893 Since the death OF his 1ffe
he had been living with the Crsuyfo-5
family. and he died in their hone
She ended her testimony by asserting
that her reason for keeping the letter a
family had been their '.meanness .
why. she said. with dramatic era-
phasis. after Mr. Epdike died ais
brother wanted TO sell his clothing. yes,
some loving passages from the letter
follow:
Il certainly enjoyed my visit. and Won
certainly were awful nice 10 ne"
When I got sleepy, you did not find
fault with ne Acts Ike these bind me
much closer 10 you.
Is there any wonder that / love you?
All know Is that you suit me perfectly.
and are sweetest and best Of girls You
are certainly better looking, sweeter-
tempered and manage me right"
love you, darling Never have L
loved one more than you. You are every
lhing 10 me- I shall ever be good and
true 10 you love you, my own true
love. and caly you"
"An I Have IS Yours.7
In the midst of these turtIe-dove sen
timents occur three sentences which
Miss Crawford says. show that UpdIke 5
81 0o0 estate belongs to her. Il am yours
70 do with as you like" wrote Updike
Il and ali I have is yours 10 do with
what you like 1 am not in this half
hearted; I am wholly and absolutely
yours. and / want TO be"
The laws governing wills in this State
allow considerable leeWay in the word
ing OF testaments. and IL Is not improb-
able that Miss Crawford : contention.
though II raises new point in probate
law. will be upheld
A further hearing on the case viii be
given Tuesday, when the relatives side
of the viii controversy VIII be heard
The Washington times., 1906-05-30
SAYS BY MERE SUGGESTION
HE SAVED MANS LIFE

NEW YORK. May S0-"Tou may
shake your head skeptically. but new
erthless- I pledge you my word II -
true that by mere suggestion ] stayed
the hand Of death In the case OF a
young man. who with suicidal intent
had swallowed a 6-grain tablet Of bi-
chloride OF mercury"
Physicians who heard Dr. Charles c.
Sahler. Of Kiagkton, y. Y. make the
foregoing starting announcement at a
meeting OF the American MedicO-Phar-
maceutical League, in the Hotel Astor
have an interesting field for discussion
today. Dr. Sahler said that the young
man whom he lad saved was a promi-
nent young physician-
The Washington times., 1906-05-30
HERMANN TRIAL TO FOLLOW
GREEN-DOREMUS CASE

The trial OF Representative Binger
Hermann. II Oregon, who is indicted IN
this city and also in Oregon In connec-
ton with the land frauds. will follow
the Green-DOremus case. The motion
OF United States District Attorney
Baker, made IN Criminal Court No. !.
Monday last. 20 postpone the trial OF
Representative Hermann until the fan
term OF the court was Overruled by
Justice Gould yesterday afternoon
The Washington times., 1906-05-30
MASONIC FAIR FUNDS
, MOUNT INTO THOUSANDS

Il is estimated that the total amount
derived from the Masonic May festival,
which was held al Convention Hall last
week. will be between $4,000 and s20.oeo.
The exact figures. however, viii not be
known for some time, owing 20 a neces-
sary delay IN obtaining reports from ali
the sources through which tickeJs were
sold
The Washington times., 1906-05-30
FRANCE ORDERS WARSHIP
TO COERCE MOROCCO

PARIS. May 3o-It was officially an
nounced today that p French warship
has been ordered to Tangier 10 demand
reparat{ou for the rnurcer OF a French
man named Charbonier. who was killed
IN Morocco recently.
The Washington times., 1906-05-30

75c Floor Brooms. 12-inch size: COM
plete with handle; made OF OC
high grade bristle. Sale price
25c Heavy Galvanized Iron Water
Buckets; strong handles and
bottoms; 1o-Quart size Sale c
price. ........................A
79c Heavy Galvanized Iron Wash
Tubs; riveted handles; good 6OC
size Sale price
Soc brightest and best Oil Stoves,
cast iron tank; odorless and z &c
smokeless- Sale price. ~ y
$1.5O Never Sag Curtain Stretchers
adjustable with nickel pins; Y 4 c
full size Sale price.
A.25 Crescen- Blue Flame Oil Cook
Stoves, odorless and smokeless and
non-explosive; 3 b urne erS0 TO
size. Guaranteed Sale pricS Z'f
The Washington times., 1906-05-30
$500 Frederick, Keedysville (for Antie-

tam Hagerstown and return. June 3.
From Baltimore & Ohio Station. S a m
Returning leave Hagerstown g. keedys-
Vile $40, Frederick : p m same day.
Splendid opportunity for country outing
The Washington times., 1906-05-30
z Per cent Interest and safety

Is preferable 10 a higher rate involving 3
risk Banking dept OF Union Trust Co.,
lHf F, pays per cent on all accounts.
The Washington times., 1906-05-30
ALFoNso,s STATE COACH.

The state coach used by the King
of Spain is drawn by eight pure white
horses, with plumes and white harness.
Plumes wave from each corner of the
coach. while a crown ornaments the
center
The Washington times., 1906-05-30

Choose c. & S Pure Velvet Kind,
It's a pure cream Ice Cream Druggists.
The Washington times., 1906-05-30

Visit Chevy Chase Lake Tonight.
Grand opening concert by section Marine
Band. followed by dancing in pavilion
The Washington times., 1906-05-30

Floral Work for Weddings
One can depend on GUIDE TO develop the
best possible floral effects 1Zl4 T.
The Washington times., 1906-05-30

c. g. S. Fine Brick Ice Cream
Is rich, delicious. Order at druggists.
The Washington times., 1906-05-30
Marine Band at chew Chase Lake

This evening. Opening Concert, followed
by dancing. Other amusements.
The Washington times., 1906-05-30
Mr.. Penrose Supports Bailey.
Soap and Auto Ads. Free.

The people of the United States are
practically being called upon 10 pay near
" SS0. 100000 a year in order that adver-
tisements of automobiles and soaps and
patent medicines and farming imple-
rnents and all the various and multitude
nous items which people in various sec
tions of the country are interested in
may be advertised free OF the charge of
transmission. solely for the benefit OF
those engaged in trafficlling in such mer-
ChandiSe. q"
The Washington times., 1906-05-30

Fine reed patterns, cane seats.
patent adjustable back and
dash. spring gear, steel pushers,
porcelain handles, enameled
green, and rubber tires (without
parasoD.