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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-12-28

DESERT LAND, FINAL PROOF
Notice for publication.-United
States Land Office. Lewistown. Mon.
tana, Dec. q, 1906.
Notice Is hereby given that
ERNEST C. BUSCH.
assignee of William G. Runzler of
Lewistown, Montana, has filed no.
tice of intention to make proof on
his desert-land claim No. PISA, for
the swA nwA, nwA swA, sec p,
nk SEA. sec % tip IA n, 10 e, Mont.
P. NJ, before the register and receiv-
er at Lewistown, Montana, on Mon
day, the 4th day of February, 1907.
He names the following witnesses
to prove the complete irrigation and
reclamation of said land:
Jacob Sanford, of Rogers, Wilbur
Bennett. George Phillips. Jennie A.
Fulton, of Lewistown, Montana.
C. E. McKOIN. Register.
First publication December 2S.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-12-28
NOTICE TO cREoIToRs.-Estate 6

William PiersOn, deceased:
Notice is hereby given by the un.
dersigned, administrator of the estate
of william Pierson. deceased, to the
creditors of, and all persons having
claims against the said deceased. to-
exhibit them with the necessary
vouchers within four months after the
first publication Of this notice. to the
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-12-28

Attorney General Galen recently rem
dered an opinion on a matter that has
frequently come up in the various
counties of the state, and that is as
to the right Of a person to hold more
than one Office. In reply to the ques-
ton. submitted by Superintendent of
Public Instruction w. E. Harmon, as
to whether a person could hold the
office of sheriff and that of school trus-
tee at the same time, the attorney gen
eral holds that the common law rule
is that there is no limit to the number
of offices which may be held by the
same person at the same time, pro-
vided that neither of them is incom.
patible with another. Such being the
case, sheriff can undoubtedly hold
the office Of school trustee as we'll as
that of sheriff, there being no conflict
in the duties devolving upon the occu
pant of the two Offices
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-12-28

The Billings Daily Journal, the new
candidate for public favor, has made
it's appearance. The Journal is Repub-
lican in politics and is published by
Gilluly & Beedle. The Journal starts
with a good advertising patronage
and is replete with matter Of local
interest. 1t covers the evening field in
the magic city,"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-12-28

The Japanese question on the Pa
cific coast in likely to develop one or
more Dennis Kearneys. The feeling
against the little brown men," es.
pecially in San Francisco is intense.
Suggestions of naturalization only
adds fuel to the flame. The national
government has hard problem To
solve.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-12-28

said administrator at Stanford. or to
his attorney. Rudolf Won Tobel a
Lewistown. in the county of Fergus.
Dated at Stanford. Fergus counts
Mont, Dec. 4th, 1906.
A. J. SLOUGH,
Administrator of the estate of vii
liam Pierson. deceased,
First publication Dec. Z.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-12-28
Suit for Divorce,

Evelyn c. Taylor yesterday brought
suit in the district court against Ed
w. Taylor to obtain q decree Of d.
vorce, failure to support being the
ground alleged. The parties were mar.
ried at Blenco, Iowa, in September,
1899. The plaintiff also asks that she
be restored to her maiden name
Evelyn Cole. Worden & Scott are Mrs.
Taylor's attorneys.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-12-28

The Daily Record thinks that with
Montana's great crop OF potatoes the
state might we'll emulate Holland
and Germany in the use of denatured
alchohOl for fuel. For the last two
years the Montana potato crop has
not been large. Alchohol extracted
from potatoes worth $3.50 per hum
dred would hardly prove paying
proposition.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-12-28

Joe Cans issued his ultimatum to
Battling Nelson yesterday. The COL
ored champion said: "This will be my
last fight unless Nelson will come to
my terms. Weight must be 1873 ring
get IS per cent of the purse, win, lose
or draw. am entitled to this consid.
GRAFTON. If Nelson does not want to
agree to these terms he will never
get q fight with me-"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-12-28

Policeman-What are you doing out
at o'clock in the morning? I've a
good notion to arrest you! Latehours
Go ahead, old chap. I'd good deal
rather be arrested than go home at
this hour of the night.-Detroit Free
Press
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-12-28

August Belmont does not think much
of the proposed income tax. 1t was
hardly expected that he would look
upon it with favor. There are others
in his class.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-12-28

There are more than 225.OOO miles
of railroad tracks in the United States
and yet there is not sufficient track
age. motive power nor cars to meet
the rapidly growing needs of the coun-
try.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-12-28

According to c. A. PrOuty, member
of the interstate commerce commits
sion, the most important effect of the
new railroad rate law has been the
reducing OF passenger rates east Of
Pittsburg and north of the Ohio river
and in other communities, to two
cents a mile. The commission has
made no orders and expressed no opin-
ion to account for this change. The
carriers have tacitly admitted that
their rates were too high. Mr.. Prouty
says that it was his opinion when the
bill was passed that the first effect
would be to stop rebates, and he be.
lieves they have been stopped. The
commissioner takes an optimistic view
of the law and says whatever may be
its fate finally, the people would con
troll the business of rate making, all
shippers would pay the same rates
the square deal would apply, business
would be on a cash basis, men would
pay for riding and the railroads would
pay for services in their interest.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-12-28

The railroads soon found a way to
relieve the coal famine in North Da-
kota as soon as the government was
appealed to and an interstate COM
merce commissioner was dispatched
to st. Paul to make an investigation.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-12-28

While great majority of congress-
men find it difficult to live in Wash
ington on a salary of $4,000 year
and would vote to increase their COM
Uensation but for fear of the effect
it would have on their constituents,
some men apparently seek the office
for the honors accompanying it and
are not concerned about the pay.
Such a man, evidently is Representa-
tive John E. Andrus of New York. He
is the richest man in congress and is
reputed to be worth $35,O0O.OOO. Be-
fore Christmas he gladdened the
hearts of page boys, doorkeepers,
ushers, walters, and in fact every en-
ployee OF the house he met by CIV
ing each a brand new two dollar bill.
Mr.. Andrus is said to have enjoyed
the giving and set an example the
beneficiaries hoped would be follow
ed by other millionaires of the house.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-12-28
DESERT LAND, FINAL PROOF
Notice for Publication. United

DESERT LAND, FINAL PROOF
Notice for Publication. United
States Land Office, Lewistown, Mon
tana, Dec. q, 1906.
Notice is hereby given that
ERNEST G.. BUSCH,
assignee of Asmus ]. H. Heidemann, OF
LewistOwn, has filed notice of his in
tention to make proof on his desert
land claim No. 2lS5. for the seA neA,
ek SEA, sec "a, tip IA n, 10 e, and
lot !, sec 8, tp Is n, 10 e, Mont. P.
NJ. before the register and receiver
at Lewistown, Montana, on Monday,
the 4th day of February, 1907.
He names the following witnesses
to prove the complete irrigation and
reclamation of said land
Jacob Sanford, of Rogers, Wilbur
Bennett, George Phillips, Jennie A.
Fulton, of Lewistown, Montana.
C. E. McKOIN, Register.
First publication December rs.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-12-28

Santa Claus was obliged to peel his
ulster and get shave before he
could visit all the little ones in Lew.
istown.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-12-28

It was a warm Christmas for Mon.
tana. OF course, We have reference to
the weather.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-12-28

We extend a happy New Year to all
Of the old and new patrons of the
Argus.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-12-28

The country will be found with the
president in his contention that the
coal, oil and gas lands should hence
forth be leased, not sold, and that,
while full opportunities for develop
ment are given, the nations own in
terest in the deposits should be pre-
served.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-12-28

President Roosevelt's message on
the Panama canal was a very lucid
and comprehensive state paper, show
ing that he lost no time in gathering
information as to the actual condition
OF things along the canal zone. There
is very little that the president did
not see and closely scrutinize. He is
optimistic and well pleased with the
progress that has been made and his
visit will prove of great advantage
in the knowledge gained.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-12-28

All of the daily papers of the state
published most creditable Christmas
numbers.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-12-28

While the weather and range con-
ditions are not unfavorable to stock
in Fergus county. the situation is be-
coming alarming in the eastern part
of the state. Reports from the Big
Dry and the Missouri slope country
state that the snow is now 80 inches
deep on the level. Should there be a
heavy increase in the snowfall, stock
losses in that section may be heavier
than for several years past.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-12-28

The supreme court of the United
States has advanced the argument in
the Montana bond case to January Z.
This advancement was asked for and
granted in order that it might be pos
sible to get decision ON the case
while the state legislature is in ses-
sion. In the event that the decision
is adverse to the bonds and that they
are declared illegally issued, then such
early decision would give opportunity
for the legislature to proceed in such
a manner as seemed wise to protect
the bondholders and at the same time
the credit of the state.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-12-28

K. Benjamin Andrews, chancellor of
the University of Nebraska, breaks in
to notoriety again by denouncing the
Salvation Army relief work, declaring
that it's charity dinners are vicious and
tend to pauperize. The occasion for
his Nominations was the planning of
a Christmas dinner for the poor of
Lincoln by the captain of the army.
The good work of the Salvation Army,
especially in large cities, is too thor
oughly established to be harmed by
anything that emanates from E. Ben
jamin, who is usually on the wrong
side Of all public questions.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-12-28
Stock Directory

G. II. 0OODELL, owner OF the following
brand. (quarter circle IT. on right should.
er. Vent ~ (half circle orand). Cattle brand.
ed same on right ribs. Ranch, Philbrook. Mon.
ana: range, Judith river to Willow creek
Postodice address. Philbrook
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-12-28

Senator McCumber of North Dako-
ia. Is urging early consideration of a
service pension bill which 1t is esti-
mated would make necessary an addi-
tional appropriation of $1O,714,OO0 to
pay the increased rate for soldiers
Of the civil war now on the rolls. I'm
der its provisions every honorably dig
charged soldier who served for ninety
days in the civil war and who shall
have reached the age of 62 years would
be entitled to a pension of $12 q
month. At 20 years the pension would
be- raised to SIS and at Is to $40. AS
the laws now stand, the age of 62 or
any greater age is considered as if it
were specific disability which EMIT
led soldier of the rebellion to a pen
sion. The grading is: At 60 years,
Sc per month; after IS years, IS, after
sc years, $40, and after 70 years, $12.
That the present railway systems of
the country are not adequate in track
age and equipment to meet the COM
mercial demands of the country is
admitted by J. J. Hill. To relieve the
situation he suggests that the rail-
roads spend $5,OO0.0OO,O0O. at the
rate of 81 ,O00, 100000 year. in buying
equipment, putting double tracks in
the place of single track, four
tracks where now are two and in put.
ting in new switches and enlarging
terminals. The Chicago Milwaukee &
st. Paul would probably do the wise
thing to make provision for double
track in forming it's roadbed. at least
over a portion of it's line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-21
HIGHLAND CIRCLE
 IS NAME WANTED
RESIDENTS AT FIVE POINTS" DE- SIRE THAT NAME BE CHANGED. NIGHT.

From all indications. the semi-monthly be taken up chiefly with routine mat ters. Mayor Ward stated yesterday aft ernoon that as far as he knew, about the only business coming before the body would be the reports of the stand ing committees.
 A feature of the meeting will be the discussion of a petition asking that the name of Five Points be changed to Highland Circle. This petition is signed by residents and property holders of that section of the city, and it is sald to be almost certain that the prayer will be granted. The petitioners call atten- tion to the fact that in the postfice de- parment Five Points is styled Highland Circle That is the name of the sub postal station established there.
 The excise committee, which Is sched- uled to hold meeting at 4 o'clock this afternoon. will make a report on those petitioners for saloon licenses for next year who have already filed their re- quests As published sometime ago, the city has adopted a stereotyped petition which all would-be saloon proprietorS must file with the excise committee.
 Other committees meeting are as fol- lows: Street committee, noon today; san itation and police committed at 2:3G o'clock; judiciary committee at o'clock; miscellaneous committee. al 3:30 o'clock
 The proposed extension of the fire inn its will also be discussed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-21
MRS. K. K, HICKMAN
 FOUND DEAD IN ROOM
Wife of Well Known Policeman Suc- cumbs Suddenly-Mrs. Mcknight
 Stricken With Paralysis.

Yesterday morning Mrs. K. K. Hlck- man, wife of the we'll known and es- teemed police officer, was found dead in her room and the wife of Officer J. l. Mcknight was stricken with paralysis, and Is critically ill.,
 Mrs Hickman was in good health, but complained on retiring that she was some what ill. When morning came her hus- band got up to eat his breakfast. leaving his wife sleeping. Hearing a noise in the room, he returned. hurriedly, and found his wife on the floor dead. IL k thought that paralysis of the heart caused her death MT Hickman has the tender sympathy not only of the police depart. ment, but of a very large circle Of friends.
 Mrs. Hickman's remains will be sent this morning to Green Pond, Ala, for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-21
ON THE RACE TRACK.
At Benninqs.

Washington, November 2O.-There was a notable increase in the crowd at the Ben nings track today. Two big fields faced the starters in the first two events, Red Knight capturing the first at to l, and Lee Harrison II taking the second at 70 to 1.
 First race, six and half furlongs-Red Knight. 115 tMcDanieD, to 1. won; Bo- hemia, 1l2 (Notter), : to o second; Lone Hand. 104 (Aiiller), to 1. third. Time. :23.
 Second race, selling, five and a. half fur longs-Lee Harrison II. 104 tMercado), 10 to l. won; Tuckernuck. 1l2 CN. Doyle), 50 to l, second: Speed Queen, 1o5 (Miller), ? to l. third. Time, 11M3-o.
 Third race. sGs,ssl one mile-Hooray. 1o2 Oiagen). 3 to lySon: Noladay 107 Beck man, to l, second Dekaber, lo9 (Millerl, 6 10 1, third. Time. :43.
 Fourth race, handicap. six furlongs- Monfort, 117 (Miller), to ?. won; Oracu-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-21

lum 12l CHorner), to 1, second; Killo chan, 9S (McDanieD, 10 to 1, third. Time, 116 4-5
 Fifth race, selling, one mile-Blue Pigeon, 9S CW. Burnsj. to 1, won; Nob- Jesse Oblige. 9S (Brooks), 3 to 1, second; Bizzy lazy 10l tNutting). to 1, third. Time, 1:i5.
 Sixth race, handicap. mile and seventy yards-Oxford. 13O Miller). to 5 won; Watergrass, 110 OHorner), to 1, second; ; Lady Vera, 96 (Notter), 15 to 1, third Time, 46 2-5.
 Entries.
 First race. three quarters of a mile Monfort, IT; Baringo, 1lo; Yorkist. 109; Workmaid. 100: Donna Elvira, 96; Betsy Binford, 95; Nancy, 9i Umbrella, 90. Second race, fifth Chevy chase special, about two miles and half-Frank Somers, Adiuto, Miss R., Wild Range, Follow , On, 152 Mount Henry, IA; Oleroso, 142. Third race fifth Vestal, mile and one half-Single Shot Belle of Jessamlne, Ne | mesls, Winifred A. 113 Fourth race, selling seven furlongs- Belle Strome, Onatas Sacandaga, Bon Mot, 1l5; Firebrand, IA; Woolwich, New York Yada 113; Chippewa Rather Royal no: Gardiner Tyler Kiamesha IT,. 105. Fifth race. mile and fifty yards-Village King, George B.. appanhannock, Ma relle Dankali. Monkey Puzzle, 112; Mana ma, Economy. Jobstown. High Jumper, Sally K, Will Do, Ambush. 109 Sixth race, handicap, mile and three ixteenths-Angler, 11S Agile, 115; Dainty IA: L. J. Hayman, 109; Sonoma Belle 105; Palette, 96; Banker 90; G. l.. M I SS; King Henry. S; Bulwark SC.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-21

Young Mems Christian association. Time. 6;S7 1-5.
 One hundred and twenty yard hurdle H. w. Blair, Southern Athletic club Time, 19 4-5 seconds
 Two hundred and twenty yard hurdle J. B. Stoyall, Birmingham Young Mems Christian association, 90 2-5 seconds.
 Relay, one mile-Birmingham Young Mems Christian association first, Southern Athletic association second Time. 4:14a4.
 Running high jump-W. A. Love, South ern Athletic club. feet, 21s inches.
 Running broad jump-Carroll Long, Bir- mingham Athletic club, r feet. Slk inches.
 Standing broad jump-W. R. Shubert, Young Mems Gymnastic club, feet, 5A inches.
 Hammer throw-H. W Fitzpatrick. Southern Athletic club, 6S feet, inches.
 Pole vault-E. H. Scroth, Young Mems Gymnastic club, g feet, 5i4 inches
 Throwing 56 pound weight-Carroll Long, Birmingham Athletic club l6 feet, 21s inches.
 Putting Is pound shot--H. w .ltzpat- rick, Southern Athletic club, 3S feet. h inch.
 Throwing the discus-Perry Rothme, Southern Athletic association, 80 feet
 At d meeting held tonight the associa- tion elected the following officers: Presi- dent w. D. Nesbtt, Birmingham; vice president, John New Ford. Shreveport: secretary and treasurer, Forester Gonna gere, New Orleans. The next tracq and field meet will be held in New Orleans in May, 1907.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-21
Catarrh of the Stomach
A Pleasant, Simple, But Safe and Ef-
 fectual Cure for 1t.
COSTS NOTHING TO TRY.

Catarrh of the stomach has long been considered the next thing to incurable. The usual symptoms are a full or bloat- ing sensation after eating, accompanied sometimes with sour or watery risings. a formation of gases, causing pressure on the heart and lungs and difficult breath ing. headaches ficl<le appetite, nervous ness and general played out. languid feeling.
 There is often a foul taste in the mouth, coated tongue and if the interior of the stomach could be seen it would show a slimy inflamed condition.
 The cure for this common and obstinate trouble is found in treatment which causes the food to be readily. thorough ly digested before it has time to ferment and irritate the delicate mucous surfaces of the stomach. To secure a prompt and healthy digestion is the one necessary thing to do and when normal digestion is secured the catarrhal condition will have disappeared.
 According to Dr. Harlanson. the safest and best trea tment Is to use after each meal a tablet. composed of Diastase, Aseptic Pepsin. a little SuS, Golden Seal and fruit acids. These tablets now be found al all drng stores under the name of Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets and not being a patent medicine can be used with perfect safety and assurance that healthy appetite and thorough digestion will follow their regular use after meals.
 MT R. S. Workman Chicago, H.. writes: "Catarrh is a local condition re- sulting from a neglected cold in the head. whereby the lining membrane of the nose becomes inflamed and the poisonous dis charge therefrom passing backward into the throat reaches the stomach. thus pro- ducing catarrh of the stomach. Medical authorities prescribed for me for three years for catarrh of stomach without cure, but today I am the happiest of men after using only one box of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. I cannot find appro- priate words to express my good feeling. I have found flesh. appetite and sound rest from their use.
 Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets is the safest preparation as well the simplest and most convenient remedy for any form of indigestion. Catarrh of stomach. bilious ness, sour stomach, heartburn and bloat- ing after meals.
 Send your name and address today for a free trial package and see for yourself. Address F. A. Stuart Co.,, oS Stuart Bldg, Marshall. Mich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-21
NEW PHASE OF OLD
 GREENS GOODS GAME
THIS TIME IT IS A MACHINE TO MANUFACTURE UNITED STATES TREASURY NoTEs-IS SOLD TO VICTIMS FOR s5ooo.

New York November 20-A new phase of the "greengoods game was brought to light in the arrest yesterday of Sam ue Krakowk, charged with having in his possession paper In imitation of that used In the manufacture of bank notes. According to Chief Flynn of the secret service, the, scheme Is to sell the victim a machine with which to manufacture United States treasury notes. The claim is made that the machine is one which has really been used in the making of money which has been replaced by new machines. or that it was stolen from the treasury department.
 Good bank bills danlpened and touched up to appear fresh shown as the product of the machine.
 The bogus machines have been sold. it Is said to victims for sums ranging from 5000 to S5000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-21
LOng Was MdibiduaI Star
 fl ShrebepOYt FIeld Neef

Shreveport. November 9O-The annual track and field meet of the Southern As sociatlon of the Amateur Athletic union was held here today at the State Fair grounds. The weather was cold and the track and field muddy, causing slow time The clubs participating and the pointed scored were:
 Shreveport Athletic association, twelve men, S7 points; Southern Athletic club, New Orleans. eight men. S6 points; Young Mems Christian association, Birmingham. six men. 22 points; Young Mems Gymnas tic association, New Orleans, seven men, and Birmingham Athletic club, one man, 20 points.
 Leading individual scores-Carroll Long, Birmingham Athletic club. 20 points; Perry Rohme, Southern Athletic associa- tion, F points; Porter Mathews Southern Athletic association, Il points.
 The winners of events:
 One hundred yard dash-L. c. Smith, Southern Athletic club Time, 10 S-5 sec onds.
 Two hundred and twenty yards--J. H. King, Birmingham Young Mems Chris tian association Time, 2i 3-5 seconds.
 Four hundred and forty yards-Porter Mathews, Southern Athletic association Time, 5S 2-5 seconds
 Eight hundred and eighty yards-W Chambers Evans, Southern Athletic club Time, :35 1-5
 One mileAH. D. Allbrooks, Birmingham