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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-11-23
HOLD STOCK OVER
FOR NEXT SEASON
Car Shortage Prevents Several Fergus Growers
From Marketing All Their Cattle--Bright Out
look for Next Season-.Sheep Industry

The cattle shipping season is now
number of head sent TO the market
from this section will fall about Is
per cent under the original estimates.
This is entirely due to the shortage
of cars. Three cattle men who were
in the city yesterday announced that
they had abandoned the attempt TO
get the balance of their beef on the
market because of the inability to
get cars. One deal of considerable
Importance was called of for the
same reason. A well known grower
had agreed to sell the balance of his
cattle at a good price, but the buyers.
after trying to obtain cars for
couple of weeks, telephOned yester-
day that there was no prospect OF re-
lief and asked to be released from
the agreement. Except for this draw
back, the season has been a good one
for the stockmen. Their cattle are
in prime condition, owing to the excel
lence of the ranges, and the beef sold
ON the Chicago market at something
like SO per head over last years
prices. The total shipments from Fer
gus county for the season have aggre'
gated close to 1000 head, and the av-
erage price has been in the neighbor-
hood of $50 per head.
Outiooks For Next Year.
The comparatively few who were conf
PEELED to hold their cattle over for
the reason stated do not regret the
circumstance very much, as they hope
to be more than compensated by the
increased facilities promised for next
season, provided, Of course. that the
range conditions are equally good.
They are confident that the Burling.
ton extension and the Chicago, Mil
waukee & st. Paul will get into the
Musselshell country, II not into the
basin, in time to ship out. This will
greatly shorten the time to Chicago
and lessen the shrinkage and ex
penses. Cattle shipped from Moore
this season have averaged about nine
days to Chicago, and this long triI
takes a great deal of the profit away
from the producer. II the two roads
are handling shipments direct out ol
the basin next fall, it will mean
marked saving to the stockmen.
Outlook 10 Favorable.
One of the leading stockmen o
this section, in discussing the situa
ton yesterday, said:
The improved prices realized thl
season have been chiefly due to ul
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-11-23

Barney Hedican has at last been
found guilty of horse stealing, and
while his attorneys consider it absO-
lutely certain that he will secure
new trial, Mr.. Hedican, for the pres
ent at least, stands in the position OF
convicted man.
In this case, Hedican was jointly
charged with John B. Ryan of stealing
two mares and a gelding belonging
to NJ. T. Rooney & Son On Aug. II
last. Hedican was given separate
trial, which commenced last Monday,
and extended over until near noon
Wednesday. The jury was out about
two hours, coming into court in the af-
ternoon with verdict Of guilty and
leaving the punishment to be fixed
by the Judge.
The case was stubbOrnly contested
all the way through, County Attorney
Roy e. Ayers and o. w. Belden repre-
senting the state, while J. G. Hun
toon and Messrs WOrden & Scott ap-
peared for Hedican. The state made
out strong case, showing by two wit
nesses that the defendant had the
horses in his possession and was driv-
ing them towards Lewistown at about
the date stated in the information /;
that he pastured them in this city, and
sold the two mares to Ed. Mcdonald
The latter, as soon as he had exam.
ined the animals, found that one ol
them wore his own brand, and was
an animal that he had raised and sold
q few years before to Mr.. Rooney
Upon making this discovery he at once
went to Mr.. Hedican and called the
sale of, the defendant taking bach
the horses and returning the money
paid. He then sold them, or claims t
have sold them, to Ryan. Hedican''
defense is simply that he bought thu
horses in good faith from Dram Stew
ems, a man we'll known at Gilt Edge
but who has recently left there. Tn;
defense had subpoena out for him
but the sheriff could not find the man
Hedican claimed that he bought th'
animals from Stevens in good faith
and he received bill Of sale from
the Gilt Edge man.
The arguments were begun Tuesda,
afternoon, Mr.. Ayers opening for tn
state and David Scott and Mr.. Hun
toon following tor the defense.
night session being held. It was dul
ing the progress of the argument tina
a novel point came up, calling tor az
ton that is, probably, without pref
edent in this district, at least. Tn
horses. as stated, were the propert
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-11-23
Apple 10 Fined $50.

c. E. Apple, the young carpenter
who used a knife on Joseph Norman
last Saturday. was tried by jury In
Justice Brassey's court Wednesday
and found guilty of assault, the pun
ishment being left to the court. JUS
tice Brassey imposed a fine Of $50 and
notice of an appeal was given. The
defendant occupied house owned by
the complainant, and Mr.. Norman
went there Saturday to collect some
rent. The men became involved in q
controversy over this matter, came To
blows. and during a scuffle, Norman
was cut on the neck and arm. Apple
claimed that Norman assaulted him
and that he acted solely in self de
fense.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-11-23
BARNEY HEDICAN
IS CONVICTED
Jury Finds Him Guilty of Stealing the Rooney
Horses--Court Permits State to Reopen Case
After Argument--Unusual Proceeding.

OF NJ. T. Rooney and his son, Frank
Rooney, constituting the firm. The
elder Rooney testified as to the own
ership OF the property, but there was
nothing to show that Frank T. Room.
ey, an equal owner, had not disposed
of the horses. This point was dwelt
upon at some length in the argument
for the defense, and Mr.. Belden con-
tended that he had made an agree
ment with David Scott to the effect
that Frank Rooney need not be called
in as witness. This left the states
case incomplete as to the ownership
of the stock, and it was then that the
state asked leave to withdraw its rest
and reopen the case, and to endorse
the name of Frank Rooney as a wit
ness for the state on the information.
of the defense, and Wednesday morn
ing, after the charge had been read
and the arguments nearly completed,
the case was re-opened with Frank
Rooney on the stand. He completed
the evidence as to the ownership of
the stock. The court then offered the
defense the privilege Of introducing
rebuttal testimony, but this offer was
declined. The jury returned a verdict
as stated, and the defendant took the
statutory time, 48 hours, in which to
appear for sentence, being remanded
to the custody of the sheriff.
It was stated this morning that He'd
can would not be sentenced before
tomorrow, and in the meantime, his
attorneys are making preparations tc
carry the case up.
John B. Ryan charged with HEIDI
can with the theft Of the Rooney
horses, was to have been tried yester
day, but when he appeared, repre-
sented by Worden & Scott, he fled AZ
affidavit setting out his belief that b!
reason Of the courts prejudice ant
bias against him, he could not hav'
fair trial before Judge Cheadle
His honor stated that he would Ger
tainly give Ryan fair trial, and de
clined to call in another Judge to pre-
side. He postponed the trial, however
setting the case for Dec. Z.
The case of the state against ]. H
Elijah, an Alaska bench ranchel
charged with grand larceny in steal
ing colt was dismissed upon motiol
of County Attorney Ayres because o
! insufficient evidence.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-11-23

of the Campbell drug store durings
the proprietor's absence, returned to
his duties at the Wilson & Lewellin
store in LewistOwn Sunday afternoon.
James Weaver was up from the
county seat on business Thursday.
Frank Carlson left Kendall Tuesday
to try his luck in the great camps
of Goldfield, New.
Born, to the wife Of Pat McAndrews,
Monday Nov. 10, son.
John ]. Campbell, brother of e.
H. Campbell, arrived on a visit to his
brother one day this week.
e. Willis and family left Monday
for Butte, where they will make their
home.
Art Dennis, Peter Preston, Chas.
Benson and Chas. Ridell have return
ed from a successful hunting trip on
the lower Judiths.
turkey shoot in the Kendall opera
house on Nov. %, 2s and 2sth. Tar
cts will be used instead of birds and
the best score.
beating his horses on the streets OF
hcuudu wednesday uOIulu6, LyIudu
Wilson demonstrated with him and re
ceived only abuse for his humane
act. The authorities should look in
to this matter for the brutal treat
ment of their animals by freighters
is almost a daily occurrence on oul
streets.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eaton Mclean ant
little son Cecil drove over to For
Maginnis Wednesday morning on {
short visit with Mrs. McLean's moth
er. Cecil will remain for an extende,
visit in hopes of better health. MI
and Mrs. Mclean will return the las
of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. v. Clevinger drov'
to Lewistown Thursday morning II
company with Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Hen
derson.
The Ladies Aid will meet at tn
home of Mrs. Hershal King Friday al
ternoon at $3.50.
H. D. Jones was an arrival In Ken
dali Thursday.
Rev. w. L. Martin, of the Methods
church of Lewistown, came up Of
Wednesday to hold service in tn
school house that evening.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-11-23

superior condition OF the stock. and
The outlook now is all right for next
season. The storm that commenced
last week threatened to develop into
a blizzard, but turned out to be not
very severe. and there were no losses
OF cattle or sheep to speak of. The
storm this week has been Just what
was needed for the ranges, but we
want a lot more moisture. With
continuation of these favorable con.
ditions, and with better facilities for
shipping next season, the stOckmeu
nave reason TO expect good profits
on the business. The weather We have
been having couldn't be better for US.
While the prosecution of the packers
by the government ruined the canned
beef trade for the time being, range
cattle have been so good this year
that there has been no trouble in sci.
ling them at nice prices for dressed
beef purposes. Gamers, of course,
sell for little or nothing"
A. to Wool.
At present, the eastern wool mark
ct is in excellent shape. Just what
the developments will be with regard
TO next season remain to be seen,
and the outcome of the movement ON
the part OF the Montana growers to
market their wool also remains to be
seen. A local authority considers that
it is very favorable although it al
depends on the sheep men themselves.
The cecently organized Montana
Woolgrowers company will hold .
meeting at Helena on Nov. 26, and Q
better idea as to what may be expect
ed can then be formed. II the growers
take stock in the company to the ex-
tent of 10 cents for each head OF
sheep, it will give the company q
capital Of 100000, and the amount of
| stock taken will not be sunk, as the
company will make reasonable
charge for handling the wool, and
should it's agents succeed in selling
the clip for only a quarter of cent
pound more than would otherwise
be obtained, the stockholders will be
ahead large amount.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-11-23
SOCIETY NOTES.

Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Waite entertain.
ed the Tuesday Club and number
of guests at their home, corner of Wash
ington street and Fourth Ave. on We'd
nesday evening" Euchre was the game
nine tables playing. The ladies high
score for the members was made by
Mrs. George Wiedeman who received
a pretty china bonbon dish. The gen.
tleman making the members high
score was F. E. Wright who carried
away a handsome shaving set as a
prize. Mrs. H. C. Brown won the
guests prize for ladies, sterling sill
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-11-23
Revised District Court Calendar.

Revised District Court Calendar.
Following is the district court calen-
dar as revised today by Judge e. X.
Lehman versus Hirsch. on trial.
Bauley versus Slough Nov. 26.
Chan vehsus Slater, Nov. 27 and g.
State versus Pelican, ct al, Dec. 3.
Cook versus Robinson. Dec. 4.
State versus Hedican. Dec. and 6
State versus Ryan. Dec and s.
Stokes versus Doherty. Dec. 10.
Humphrey, versus Sloan, ct al.
Dec. II.
State versus McEvony. Dec. II.
Birsch versus Citizens Electric
company, Dec. 18.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-11-23

While here Mrs. Butler was the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Butler.
Wanted-Good big team Of work
horses, or years old. See Morton
& Martin.
Baptist church services Sunday,
Nov. 26: IL a. M, knowledge Con-
school; 1880 p. M, Blessings in Trim
ities."
Bozeman Republican-Couri Mrs.
Charles Fell, of Gle Elum, is visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. K. F. Kidd. She is on
her way home from the east and stop
ped off for few days to visit old-time
friends.
George j. Bach is expected home
from Helena and Great Falls this af-
ternoon. While at the latter city, Mr..
Bach and State Senator-elect H. NJ.
Rae took the commandery degree In
Masonry.
Messers Allen Wilson, w. A. Wilson
and A. P. Wilson have just received
the sad news of the death Of their
Wother at Des Moines, Iowa. and A. L.
and w. A. Wilson, will leave for that
city in the morning.
Virginia Pratt has instituted suit
for divorce against Joseph Pratt, cruel
treatment and drunkness being al
legged as grounds for the decree. The
parties were married in this city in
August, 1890. R. Won Tobel is the
plaintiffs attorney.
Ed. Butler, formerly with the Spring
/ Creek Coal company's local Office
but lately connected with the Judith
Commercial company of Moore, has
sold out his interest in that concern
and moved out to his ranch, three
miles from Moore. Mr.. Hodges, late
with the Ross Mercantile company.
has taken the position of bookkeep
er vacated by Mr.. Butler.
Helena Record: J. A. Green, hereto.
fore acting chief engineer of the Mon.
tana railroad, has been appointed chief
engineer to succeed F. T. Robertson,
with headquarters in Helena. The an
nouncement is made in an order 10
sued today by NJ. S. Gum, the prest'
dent Of the company. Mr.. Robertson
died recently in Kansas City, after
having undergone an operation.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. P. Rauch and chill
dren are home again after a some
,, what extended trip east They first
visited the home OF Mr.. Rauch's par
ents in Kansas where a family re
union was held, and later visited Mr.
Rauch's old home in Illinois. Marshal
Rauch, who also attended the famil!
reunion, is now in Oklahoma, wher'
he has secured a good position will
hardware firm, and will remain per
manently.
w. A. Shaules has brought suit II
the district court against Mary A
. Weistaner. formerly Mrs. Shaules, b
secure a partition of the large rea
estate holdings in this city and Ker
;, dali owned jointly by the plaintiff an
defendant. In case 1t should develo
that certain parts Of the land canno
c be partitioned without prejudice to tn
rights of the parties, plaintiff ask
that such property be sold. R. vo
Tobel is the plaintiffs attorney.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-11-23
DEWITT'S NEW HOME.
BUYS a Beautiful Home at Eseondido,
California.

w. w. Dewitt and wife, who left
here recently for San Diego. Califor-
mia. are now settled at Escondido,
az miles from San Diego, where Mr..
Dewitt has bought beautiful home.
The following letter was received
yesterday by Morton & Martin, IRON
Mr.. Dewitt:
81 am located at this place (Escen'
dido, CALI, l have bought one OF the
most beautiful places in southern
California. paid $1,000 for a modern
12room house, win wide verandas,
lawn and palm trees, with 8 acres
of orange grove and also acres OF
other kinds of fruit, in all 70 acres.
and it is a lovely place.
my wife and her mother are more
than delighted and happy In their
new home. This is the most perfect
climate in southern California. Com
paratively faultless and the only place
that mas a perfect climate for invallds
and very old people.
81 would not take $4,000 for my bar
gain. l am on the proposed electric
road between Los Angeles and San
Diego, IS miles from San Diego and
Is miles from the sea coast. l MADE
another investment since l have been
here. whereby | have made as good
as $4,000. | have added to my holu
ings 12H acres that is worth tha,
much. which by sub-letting l was en-
abled to add over and above what
have left enough to pay within $3O'
for the 12k acres, which I would no
sell for less than $4,000, and l woult
not care to sell for that, as propert.
in this section is going to be yer!
valuable in a very short time, as !
is the ideal climate OF southern CAL
fornia, ten times better Tor inVaiid
than Los Angeles or San Diego.
81 am settled here for life ans
want all my holdings here in the nea
future. -
w. W. DEWITT"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-11-23

yer spoon and Mr. Yaeger the gentle
mans prize for guest, q silver hand
led nail brush. The members present
we're Mr. and Mrs. Wiedeman, W. w.
White. Won Tobel, Vrooman, Wright,
Waite, Symmes, Stafford, Eldridge,
Judge and Mrs. Cheadle. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hilger, Mrs. Sloan and Mr.. War;. The
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Brown
Yaeger. Bebb, Wagner, Huntoon. Mrs
Symmes, Mrs. willard and Mr.
Symmes.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-11-23
ADDITIONAL LOCAL

Mems felt boots, Soc at the satisfac.
For SaIe-Good 3A-inch Cooper
wagon. Price $45.00. See Morton &
Martin.
William NJ. Abel, Of the firm of Alb
ell Bros. is suffering from typhoid few.
er, and is a patient at the Schroeder
hospital.
Mrs. Ed. Butler was in town, yes
terlay from their homestead neal
Moore, attending to some business
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-11-23
Church Services.

Next Sunday will be observed at
ST, James Episcopal church -
Thanksgiving Sunday. The anthem,
EYE Shall Dwell in the Land" by DR..
Stainer, will be sung. with solos for
bass and soprano voices: also special
hymns. psalms and lessons will be
used. On Thanksgiving day Holy Com.
m.
H.G. WAKEFIELD, Rector.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-11-23
Miss Ruby King ~.

Bozeman Republican-Courier Miss
Ruby King, Oldest daughter of Alder
man and Mrs. E. w. King, ia Ill with
typhoid fever, apparently mild At
tack. Phoebe and Dana King, the
two younger children who have been
sick several weeks with typhoid fever
are recovering nicely and are now able
to sit up every day.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-11-23
Johnson.Ward.

Neil Ward, of this city, and Miss
Hattie Johnson, daughter Of A. j.
Johnson, were married at the Presby-
terian manse this week by Rev. Henry
Ouickenden.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-11-23

Doris Scott entertained number
Of her little friends Friday Nov. 16,
the occasion being her eighth birth
day. About thirty little folks were
present, and all joined in the games
with a hearty good will. Little Miss
Doris was the recipient of number
of presents.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-11-23

Mr.. and Mrs. H. C. Brown entertain
ed a large number Of ladies and gen.
tlemen on Monday evening at their
pleasant home On the hill. Euchre was
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-11-23

Wanted-Good big team Of work
horses, 4 or years old. See Morton
& Martin.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-11-23

the game played, there being twelve
tables. The prizes were won by Mrs.
F. E. Wright and Judge Cheadle, the
former being a beautiful hand painted
china plate and the latter an equally
beautiful cup and saucer, also hand
painted. Choice refreshments were
served after which the gentlemen en-
joyed smoke while fine musical
program was rendered. Between fifty
and sixty were invited.
Mrs. H. c. Brown was hostess at a
very pretty and enjoyable party on
Saturday afternoon last Ten tables
played euchre. the highest score being
made by Mrs. Huntoon who received
as a prize handsome bonbon dish
in Bohemian glass. Dainty refresh
ments we're served after which music
and conversation occupied the time
Vocal solos were rendered by Mrs
w. W. White, and Mrs. Yaeger Mrs
Hazen and Mrs. w. D. Symmes gave
some instrumental selections. About
fifty were invited.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-11-23

Read the Argus for the news.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-11-23
NO CELL FOR HIM.
Reuben Anderson Succeeds In His At
tempt at Suicide.

Reuben Anderson, the colored man
who was arrested at Straw some
months ago on a charge Of assault in
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1906-06-23

Effective Trap NeSes
A very simple trap nest 10 tncs ~
scribed sby Orange Judd Farn@: oHs
side and part Of tho top 80 coM-
partment is removed to show To MT !.
rior construction. Each conDaftens
should be IL inches wide. - ineAes
high and 80 inches deep. while tAs nest
box il II inches square and inches
deep. Every poultry raiser knows the
value Of a trap nest. - 1t y net nee
essary to enter into its utility. Any
number Of them may DO constrsceeo
side by side, and all equipped IN the
same manner. The doorway as the
front il 10 inches wide and - Inches
high. the door Is IL inches square ana
IL caught at one corner with screw.
When it is set the doorway II sOea, but
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1906-06-23
SLOW MARCH OF GLACIERS.

Fest Which Proved that River. AZ
Ice Move but Few Feet Each Yess.
It had long been supposed thst no
true glaciers remain In Ne Dssties
south Of Wyoming, q suggestion now
known to be incorrect. Month Of Longs
peak two icefelds have been described
and referred to as glaciers ~ nel
whose determinations are eA1itlea h
considerable weight, though n the
whole they partake more Of The nature
of nerve and are so considered by some
biologists.
This difference of opinion h. entirely
excusable on the ground that tie .divid.
ing line between nerve and ElssIer Is
indistinct, the one passing Into the 9th.
er by insensible gradation. H0weveE
explorations carried on In the last i've
years have brought to light N In
stream which is 50 distinctly q glacier
as to leave no chance for q dispute as
to its character. 1t has been visited by
experienced biologists, mapped photo
graphed and thoroughly studied ii,
Arapahoe glacier lis. ah0ut. = nihslons
and Is situated amid scenery as insplr.
ing as any In the southern Rockies It
occupies an amphitheater u glacial
cirque upon the east side Of The AIapa'
hoe peak, the peaks and tAeh HlA
sharp, serrated connecting ridge hrm-
ing the semi-circular rim Of the cirque
the ridges running eastward from tns
north and south peaks forming the
walls of the ancient glacial valley. me
highest point on the rim Of the cirque
is 1900 feet above sea level
, No measurements were necessary 10
convince the first exploring party Una!
the ice was moving. To the sfndeH o.
glacial phenomena the evidence q s''
hand was as easily read as 1rln''
ed page and as convincing as maine.
NAUTICAL demonstration, but h 1emansa
to determine the rate Of movement
Consequently on a later wish The parry
set ND the instruments on he slan's'
north wall and placed q line d 2ihs @O
lets across the face Of the re ="
turning exactly one year hseh .he!
found that the tablets had noyeo IL
amounts varying from 11-lo fee' -.
point 300 feet from the edge TO Zh' 'e.'
at q point near the center.-nafp-
Magazine.