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Newport daily independent., 1906-04-23
StarClothingCo.

Miss Doris Carpenter has re- turned from Little Rock.
 Will Huffman is agent for the St. Louis Star Chronicle. 05d1W
 Theo. Phillips has been quite ill with pneumonia for several days.
 Mems soc elastic seam Draw CTS only 38c. Bowen's Cash Store. Oobf
 E. B. Cary of Indian Territory, has accepted a position with W. A. Joyce.
 27-inch changeab1e taffeta silk worth $1.OO a yard now 6octs. O7 dot Everything fresh and good in the grocery line at R. D. Den- nis.' Phone No. 167. 17d-tf
 Wolff Goldman are show ing the very latest in grey and gun metal oxfords.
 Envoy G. F. Pearl, of Joplin, Mo-, is here soliciting funds for the work of the Salvation Army.
 Eugene Hirsch came up from his school at Little Rock Satur- day night for a visit to home folks.
 Parties wanting their houses numbered in compliance with the city ordinance, call on J. w. Jack son. OodtI
 H. G. Bum and Jack Ware were pilgrims to the capital city Sunday, returning home Monday afternoon.
 Mrs. T. H. Allen and Mrs. Gus Graham are expected to ar rive from Mineral Wells, Texas, this week. to visit relatives.
 Mrs. Charles P. Martin re- turned Sunday night from a two weeks visit to home folks at JonesuOrO.
 Sunday was an ideal spring day and all the city churches were we'll attended and excellent sermons were preached from the pulpits. <.
 Mrs. W. H. Yandall, of Mon- roe, La, arrived in the city Sun day and was met here by Mike Denton and Mrs. Anna Causey, all returning to Grubbs that afternoon.
 Rev. w. N. Morrison mission ary to Africa from the Presby- terian churches in Arkansas, will preach at the local church in this city Tuesday evening. Rev. J. D. Sibert is in the city the guest of Rev. NJ. B. Umsted and family. 4, meeting of the board of stewards will be held tonight at the Methodist church, this being the second quarterly conference.
 I am prepared to do all kinds of house and buggy painting, paper hanging and upholstering and guarantee my work. Also take up and clean carpets and mattings. TOM P. PIERCE, shop SIP Front street. 264 d2mo
 Just arrived, a new line of Refriserators, Ice Boxes, Ice Cream Freezers, Lawn Mowers and Garden Hose, which we will sell for cash O r credit Wolff Goldman Mercantile Go. 7tt
Newport daily independent., 1906-04-23
THE BANK OF NEWPORT

the accommodations of a irst-::|ass, we'll equipped and reliable banking house.
Newport daily independent., 1906-04-23
OFFICERS AWD DIRECTORS.

GEO. w. DECKER President R. M. JOHNSON. Cashier.
 A. D. BAILEY Vice Prest. JAS. L. JONES' Asst Cashier. THos. J. GRAHAM. Ed F. SHOFFNER. J. I. HENDERSON. Jos M STATION DR. J. NJ. JONES. T. s. STEPHENS.
Newport daily independent., 1906-04-23

Easter posts Z ------ I. D. PriceTfor flower seed. Easter post5 cards at l. D. Prices. tf { Mrs. w. E. Bevens is on the sick list.
 I. Goldman left for St. Louis Saturday night.
 FoR RENT Rooms and board at 222 Laurel St.
 Dr. L. J. Poe, of Newark, was in the city Sunday.
 For Kent-S Storage room. App ply to c. M.%Bowen. 42 dtf
 All 75c and 10c Laces are 5c yard at BoWen's Cash Store. Court stenographer James F. Martin was a genial Sunday visitor.
 Mrs. Ike Stephens and Miss Maidie spent Sunday with New port relatives.
 Ten days special sale begin ming Saturday, April 21, at Bow ems Cash Store. 05b7t
 Wolff Goldman are having a great silk and dress goods sale this week. O7 dot
 Robert H. Waddel, of the Batesville Guard, spent Sunday with Newport friends.
 36-inch black taffeta silk worth $1.5O a yard this week only $1 .OO a yard.
 Don't cost much to make your clothes look new all the year round. S1 month in Barker's club pays the bill. 9Od6t
 For quick delivery, telephone your orders for all kinds of groceries to R. D. Dennis, Cor. Lake and Beech. Phone No. 167. 17d-tf
 Mrs. s. w. Mcfarland and daughter, Miss Ida, who have been visiting relatives in Alex andria, Louisiana several weeks, came home this week. Brinkley Argus.
 Mrs. Etta Brannon, who has charge of the millinery depart ment of Herman Schott at Bates vile, was in the city Monday, the guest of her sister, Miss Eva Graham, returning home from a visit to Memphis.
 Sauers Milling Go. of Evans vile, H., manufacture a special patent in addition to their high est patent flour. This extremely high grade flour is known as "Invincible, and is for sale by The Standard Grocer Co. 16dtf
 Mrs. Edyth Johnson, little son and daughter arrived home Sat- urday afternoon from a several months stay in Texas. The many friends of Mrs. Johnson will be glad to learn she has been much benefited by her trip.
 ] The excursion to Omaha Tun- nel Sunday was quite largely attended from Newport and all stops along the route. The train reached Newport returning home at about 2::30 o'clock and the excursionists were a sleepy looking bunch of people on Mon- day.
 :, Hon. Harry L. Ponder has been elected city attorney by the City Council of Walnut Ridge. This will make Mir. Ponder's s twelfth consecutive year as a city official. He began as re- corder at 2l years of age, and has filled every office, from may or down.
 At a meeting of the stock holders of the NeWnOrt Builders
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1906-05-22
Boys Representing the Local Institution Stand Among the Schools
OF the Stta in the Final Athletic Cntests.Beden Briggs
Are Medal Winners,
GRIPPE GETS THIRD PLACE IN THE uClAMAToRY CONTEST
Excellent showing BY the Fergus County OrA Visitors
nave Great Time Ia the Garden CityW Make Better Show
ing at the Next Meet

from the enjoyment and interest in
the events themselves. 10 the cim-
mittee who had the arrangements in
charge and upon whose shoulders fell
great weight of responsibility much
credit Is due for the system and per-
cision in which the whole affair was
conducted.
OFFICERS ELECTED.
At the adjourned meeting Of the
State lnterscholastic association, held
at the university, one change in the
constitution and the election of off,
GERS made up the principal business
transacted. The following were nam
ed to hold office during the next year:
Louis Terwillinger Great Falls, presi-
dent; r. l.. Foote. Dillon, vice presl-
dent: j. M. Mckay, Broadwater
county, secretary tseasurer. The
change made in the constitution was
IN defining what four years athletic
work means when applied to high
school students, an entryman to the
interscholastic contest are barred af-
ter four years. The definition now
reads that a years work in ath-
letics shall be counted against any
student who participates In any school
event.
The three days meet came to a
close with an entertainment at the
Union opera house, which was crowd
ed until standing room was at "A prem
ium. A good program was rendered
and the medals for the winning teams
and the individual winners We're pre-
sented by President .. j. Craig and
Coach Schulz. Among the trophies
We're many beautiful cups. At the
| close of the entertainment dance
was given at E,llts' hall, where many
of the visitors made merry until q
late hour. All will leave for their
homes tomorrow.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1906-05-22
SAPPHIRE MINE
CHANGES HANDS
American Sapphire Company Takes
Over the Famous Burke and
Sweeney Mine at Y0go.

Deeds We're filed in the recorders Of
flee this week transferring the inter-
ests of Patrick Sweeney and John
Burke in the famous Burke & Sween-
ey sapphire mines in the Yogo district
to the American Sapphire company.
the principal stockholders of which
are Great Falls men. 1t is understood
that the mine brought approximately
100000. According to the deeds filed,
Sweeney received $4,000 and Burke
$4,000. They have made good money
grom the mine for several years, the
proposition having proved to be one
of the best in the country.
The mine is but a short distance
from the property of the famous New
Mines Sapphire Syndicate and is be
lieved to be quite as valuable as the
older producer 1t is extensively de-
veloped, many thousands of dollars
having been spent in opening up the
mine.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1906-05-22
RESOLUTIONS

Whereas, it has seemed wise to an
Oyerruling Providence to remove from
our midst our esteemed and beloved
sister, Winifred Luton Smith, and,
Whereas, we realize the irreparable
loss sustained by this order in her un-
timely departure; therefore,
Be it resolved, that we, the members
of Marie Chapter 36, @. f. s., in regu-
lar session asse mbled do hereby ex-
press our deepest sorrow at the sud-
den demise of our sister, Winifred Lu-
ton Smith, and hereby bear testimony
to her sterling character and her 10y
atty and devotion to the interests of
this order; and,
Be it further resolved, that we ten
der our heartfelt and sincerest sym
pathy to the members and friends of
the bereaved family, commanding
them to the ministrations of loving
Heavenly Father; and,
Be 1t further resolved, that these
resolutions be spread upon the minutes
of the order and a copy of the same
presented to the family of our Ia
mented sister.
Done this 21st day Of May, 1906.
MRS. f. F. ROSS, Secretary.
A. FROEMBLING,
LOUISE AKINS.
MABEL H. BUSENBURG,
Committee
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1906-05-22
SEN. MANTLE
Will SPEAK
Eloquent Orator of Butte Will De-
liver Grafton in This, City On
Decoration Day.

Those having in charge the arrange
ments for Decoration Day, May Goth,
are making an effort to get every
veteran in the county in line on that
day. Confederate veterans as well as
Union and Spanish American war
soldiers are invited to participate in
the exercises
Alderman Frank i. Smith, to whom
was delegated the task of securing
an orator, last night received a letter
from Hon. Lee Mantle Of Butte stat
ing that he would accept with pleas
ure the invitation to speak here on
May Goth. Senator Mantle is one of
the best orators in the state and there
will undoubtedly be large crowd in
to hear him speak.
All fraternal orders in the city will
turn out and the Kendall x. of p.
band will be in attendance.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1906-05-22

appointments. but in the main the Of
iietals say ii has worked satisfactori-
~ and they expect that within a few
Nsgrs it will be generally accepted
without complaint.
The argument used by President
Roosevelt in regard to the shipping
bsil is that while the aid intended to
be granted by this measure is of a
character of a subsidy. it will impose
n9 burden upon the treasury of the
United States, because the funds to
be disbursed in the aid of shipping
Will be collected in the form of tax up
on Foreign shipping in the ports of
this country. He also points out that
it is useless for the United States to
attempt to build up a merchant ma
rine to engage in the foreign carrying
trade in competition with the aggres-
siNe commercial countries of the world
without adopting the methods which
are recognized as necessary by all
thes commercial nations. 1t Is shown
that Great Britain, France, Germany,
and lately, with great earnestness,
Japan has entered the list, as well as
most of the South American republics
thai are interested in the foreign car
rying of trade are subsidiZing their
merchant marine. President Roose-
Welt believes the United States should
meet these nations upon a footing OF
equality
Another argument President Roose-
welt uses is that the Atlantic and Pa
cific coast states are entitled to the
consideration which the passage of the
shipping bill would give them. 1t Is
his opinion that these coast states had
little. if any, interest in the railway
rate bill, that measure being intended,
and in fact expected, to be largely
operative in the interests of the great
BODY of the people in the inland states
of the country. President Roosevelt
takes the position that the next step
should be to give federal encourag-
ment 70 the shipping interests of the
great commercial centers on the AM
erican seaboard. He also takes the po-
sition that it will be an effective meas
ure of relief to the exporters of Am
erican products, large part of those
products being breadstufis and the
meats from the interior that oppor-
tunities for export in American bot
toms shall be provided at the end of
railway terminal lines on the sea-
board. The friends of the pending
shipping BILL therefore, expect that
the president will take hold of this
question with his customary enthusi-
asm before the close of the present
session.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1906-05-22
NATIONAL CAPITAL TALK.

Washington, May 16.-Members from
the west are bewailing the diminuta-
ton in the supply of federal patron
age. The merit rule introduced by
Postmaster General Cortelyou in the
appointment of postmasters has inter-
fered seriously with the Well laid plans
of many representatives in congress,
and in some instances the so-called
merit rule will be attended by conse-
quences serious to the representative
interested. The average member in
the house rejoices in the civil service
law, for the reason that it saves him
great deal of annoyance and trouble.
1t is a simple matter to tell a constit-
uent looking for job that he cannot
be provided for because the civil serv-
ice blanket is all-embracing. But the
congressman objects to the extension
of this principle to postmasters, be-
cause this is the only class of patron
age over which he exercises control.
Despite the criticisms of the admin
istration it is the intention of the post
manster general to take postoffice ap-
pointments out of politics as far as
possible. The postmaster general has
been very adroit in the way he has
proceeded In introducing this new Or
der of things. He started out with
the Intention of insisting upon the re-
appointment of every incumbent who
had proven himself to be a competent
official. This raised such howl that
1t was decided to modify the policy
somewhat. The postmaster general
took new tack. A member who had
q half dozen or dozen appoint
ments to make had vt easy sailing in
the department until he reached his
last recommendation. Then he struck
a snag. In all cases Of this kind the
postmaster general has insisted upon
having his own way In at least one
| case IN nearly every district. Some
bitterness developed between the de-
| partment and certain members over
] TINS new policy governing postofiice
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1906-05-22

will again take charge of the Gilt
Edge school.
Jack Edgecombe, the rustlihg busi-
ness man of Lewistown was shaking
hands with his many friends in town
last week.
A. E. Trapp, general manager of the
Judith Basin Milling Co. of Lewis
town, was here last week looking af-
ter the interest of the famous White
Satin flour that is manufactured at
Lewistown. 1t is important to the
farmers and the people of Fergus
county in general that home indus
tries should be patronized, as the
home market is always the best for the
farmer who raises the wheat to make
the flour. No better flour is made
than that from the wheat raised in
Fergus county,and many say that the
White Satin flour is the best they ever
used.
Jacob Moore, the master mechanic
of the Cone Butte district, was in town
over Sunday. Jacob is one of the jol-
ly boys and Is always a welcome visi-
tor among his many friends in Gilt
Edge.
J. B. Townsend Of Fort Maginnis re-
turned from California last Saturday
and stopped over in Gilt Edge on his
way home. Mr.. Townsend spent the
winter in Oakland and was in that
city during the earthquake at San
Francisco and says that the suffering
Of the people of the stricken city will
never be known, as no man can write
or no tongue can tell of the horrors.
The loss Of life will ever be known.
Mr.. Townsend was with the Red Cross
for q days and when he left they
toes. Only to those who We're sick
were they giving out any better food
He says that the opinion of all is that
thousands of people will have to be
fed for at least two years. Mr.. Town
send said that one woman was caught
and upon being searched, found to
have secreted about her person fingers
cut from the bodies of some unfor-
tunates and containing valuable jew
elry. The CHASTITY objects We're tied in
a handkerchief. The woman was tied
to post in the city Of Oakland and
like the victims of the old New Eng
land pillory, was forced to sub
NIT to the curious gaze Of thous-
ands. What the authorities ultimately
did with her, Mr. Townsend did not
learn.
Mrs. M. Laraway, mother of Mrs.
B. G. Wiedeman, arrived here from
Great Falls last week and will visit
her daughter this summer.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1906-05-22
Citizens Attention

There will be public meeting at the
city hall Thursday evening for the
purpose Of perfectjng plans for secur-
ing a fenced base ball park in Lewis
town. Everyone interested in the
great national game is urged to be
present.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1906-05-22
FORM DEBATING LEAGUE.

Missoula, May 1S.-The matter of
Montana high school debating league,
which has been agitated throughout
the state and which Will be connected
with the state interscholastic 1..eet-
ing each year, reached a head at q
meeting of those interested at the
university this morning, and Il per-
manent organization was launched.
According to the constitution which
| was adopted the state will be divided
| into four districts, and the officers
! will be a president and director of
| each district.
The districts as named will include
| the following schools:
Eastern district-Glendive, Dawson
| county; Miles City, Custe + county.
| Forsythe, Rosebud county: Billings,
| Yellowstone county, and Red Lodge.
Carbon county.
Northern district-Valley county
high school: Fort Benton, Choteau
county; Great Falls, Cascade county:
Choteau, Teton county, and Kalispell,
F'lathead county.
Southern district-Big Timber, Sweet
Grass county; Livingston, Park cOun-
ty; Virginia City, Madison county;
Townsend, Broadwater county, and
Lewistown, Fergus county.
Western District-Dillon, Beaver
dead county; Butte, Silver Bow coun-
ty; Boulder, Jefferson county; Ana
conda, Deer Lodge county; Helena,
Lewis and Clark county; Philipsburg,
Granite county Hamilton, Ravalli
| county, and Mssoula.
During the year teams selected by
competition form each district will
hold an interdistrict contest and the
winning teams of this contest will par
ticipate in the annual state event to
be held here in connection with the
other events of the interscholastic
meet. The following officers were
elected: j. S. Snoddy of the Univers-
ity of Montana, PRESIDENT: Principal
l.. d. Falls of Red Lodge, director of
the eastern district Principal A. B.
Guthrie Of Choteau, director of the
northern district; Principal S. G..
Crane of Lewistown, director Of the
southern district, and Principal H. NJ.
Hart of Butte. director Of the western
district.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1906-05-22

YOU ARE ALL CORDIALLY IN
VITED TO ATTEND THE BIG
FOUNTAIN OPENING AT WILSON
& LEWELLIN'S, SATURDAY, MAY
26th.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1906-05-22
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF
STOCKHOLDERS OF THE LEW
ISTOWN- TUAL

TELEPHONE co
The annual meeting Of the stock
holders of the Lewistown- Billings
Mutual Telephone Company will be
held at their Office on Fifth Avenue.
Lewistown, Montana, on Tuesday.
June 5th, 1906, at 1880 o'clock p. m.
for the purpose Of electing directors
for the ensuing year. and for the
transaction Of such other business as
may come before it.
e. o. BUSENBURG, Secretary.
First publication May 22-2t
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1906-05-22

Children's white canvas shoes
keeps the children from fretting.
Lehman's.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-12
LEASE WORTH s15,M0,00
Arrangements For Trsasier uf TisNeJ
 Co.'S plvpsIlJ te CelselIdatsd.


 At meeting sof the directors of the New York. New Haven ( Hart ford railroad company in Boston Saturday. arrangements were com- pleted for tho transfer of the proper- ty of the c. R. 6 L Co. to the Con- solidated road.
 The United Gas Improvements Connecticut Railway and Lighting lease is estimated to be worth 315,- 100000 to the gas company in cash and in the conversion of latent in- vestments into dividend payers. Tho actual cash involved Is about CT ,O0O.. 900 and the cash on equities of the transaction are estimated to be eQdiv- alent to an increase in value of about SIP per share, making each share $62, on the stock of the United Gas Improvement Co. Among the invest ments which will be turned into cash through the deal are about $6,000,- 900 in notes and $1,00O,OOO in bonds, and the income of the United Gas Improvement Co will be aug mented to the extent of $500 ,000 per year.
 Just when the new owners will take charge has not yet been mAde public, but 1t is understood that they will soon be at the helm. and as re- suit quite a few employees of the troll ley company are on the anxious seat. although 1t is not thought that there will be any changes except at the top, but this, of course, may lead to many others all along the line. MT Sewell. who sent his resignation to the tr0l- ley people long before the present deal was consummated, will retire December I He says he has decided to make Waterbury his home, but what he will turn his hand to he Is not prepared to say. but he makes no bones of stating that his first move will be vacation which will give him the rest and relief from care which he has been after for years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-12
JUDGE G0WELL'S EXPENSES
Unique Document Filed Wih Town Clerk Brstt To-Day.

The most remarkable statement filed at the town clerks ofife so far in connection with the recent state election. was handed to Town Clerk Brett to-day. It reads as follows:
 T solemnly aifirm that did not directly expend single cent to se- cure my election as justice of the peace. l did not appoint any person to act as my political agent and have no Knowledge of any person acting in that capacity. l gave modest contribution to one of the political parties. but I would have done this same had not been a candidate. | used no pasters; did not advertise or spend any money for pastors or stationery, nor did even pass around any cigars.
 "Deponent further says that so far as he knows all the justices elected were guiltless of any corrupt or criminal conduct. One of them gave me good cigar, but it was after and not before l had voted.
 Further deponent saith not.
 Waterbury. Nov. 12, 1906.
 GEORGE H. COWELL." "