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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-05-04
WILL FINANCE
SAN FRANCISCO
Syndicate Of New York Capitalists
Will Furnish One Hundred Million
Dollars for Rebuilding City.
THE BANKS RESUME BUSINESS
start in Small Way, However,
Needs Of the City Are Still
Most Urgent.

San Francisco, May 3.-The first
definite proposition for furnishing
money on q large scale to San Francis
co, for the purpose of rebuilding some
of the burned sections, was made pub
lie today when It was announced that
syndicate of New York capitalists
had agreed to advance $10O,000,0O0.
The news came in a telegram received
by w. F. Herrin, chief counsel of the
Southern Pacific, from United States
Senator Newlands of Nevada, who
had large interest in the burned
Palace hotel. Senator Newlands stat
ed that he had submitted the plan to
the New York f1nanciers; and that
they had virtually consented to sup
ply the money on bond and mort
gage basis. The names Of the New
York people were not given. The of.
fer is under discussion by the local
finance committee.
It was decided today that the citi-
zens committee would accept all of.
fers of aid from foreign countries.
This decision was reached when a
communication was received through
japanese official sources asking if the
citizens would receive the contribution
of 100000 yen made by the emperor
of Japan and declined by the United
States government. The finance com
mittee held that San Francisco being
essentially cosmopolitan city it was
obliged to care for many destitute for
eigners; and that it would be proper
in these circumstances to accept al
outside assistance.
Banks Resume Business.
The local money stringency was
somewhat relieved today by the bank:
resuming business in small meas
ure through the branch United State;
mint. Well known depositOrs were
given certified checks for small
amounts by the savings banks; ant
business clients of commercial banks
were accommodated. if they so desir
ed. with sums not exceeding $500 each
The subject of having a special ses
sion of the legislature called at al
early date is being earnestly consider
ed by the general comi9tee. The ca
lamity San Francisco has suffered will
call for many changes in Californi
statutes and in the city charter, in OF
der to permit of new regulations i
the matter of incurring indebtedness.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-05-04
CHASE SHOOTS
A BREED BOY
Affair Occurs Near the Old Chase Saw
Mill, on Black Tail Creek, Wed
nesday Afternoon.
INJURED LAD is BROUGHT IN
An Officer Is Sent Out to Arrest
Chase and Bring Him to This
City.

Word was received by Sheriff l.. p.
that during some sort of an altercas
ton near the old Chase saw mill on
Black Tail creek, in the Flatwillow
district, II. w. Chase had shot breed
boy named Roger Fleurry. 1t was al
so said that the injured lad was being
brought to this city for treatment, and
that Chase was on his way to Lewis
town to give himself up. Fleurry ar
rived in the evening and was taken
to the county infirmary. 1t was found
that he was suffering from very ugly
wound in the thigh. He had little tC
say about the affair, further than tC
claim that Chases act was entirely
| unprovOked.
What Others Say.
| From parties who claim to have
witnessed the shooting, it is under
stool that the trouble originated ov
er very small matter. Chase. whc
himself married a breed woman some
years ago, worked up the case agains
Louis Fleurry. father of the boy sho
| Wednesday. and who with another
breed, was sent TO the pen last fall
| for range depredations. The feeling
among the breeds of that section TO
ward Chase has been bitter on ac
count of this and other things, and il
| is claimed that last Wednesday. while
breeds exchanged compliments. This
| boy was in the crowd, and it is as
| serted, tossed chip toward Chase's
! horse. Thereupon Chase drew his
pistol and in spite of warnings, firet
once in the air. and followed it in
stantly by shooting at the boy. Hay
ing brought the lad down, he rode
away.
Did Not Come In.
Chase probably supposed that tn,
lad was injured much more seriousl,
than he is. Sheriff Slater waited un
til yesterday morning for Chase II
come in and surrender, but the MAJ
failed to appear, so he sent Deput.
Sheriff Tullock out to arrest him
Chase may be able to place the matte
in somewhat more favorable light
but as it now stands, he is certainl,
not in a very creditable position. |
is expected that the officer will re
turn with him late this afternoon.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-05-04

ranch deals ever recorded in Montana
has just been closed by Lewis Penwell
for the WinnecOOk Land & Live
stock company, in which many Hell
ena and eastern people are interested
Mr.. Penwell, who promoted the deal
and organized the ranch company.
says that 27,5OO head of sheep and 49,
600 acres of land on the Musselshell
river have bene purchased for the new
company, which was incorporated yes
terday, for the sum of $225,OOO.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-05-04
THREE CHANGES
AT HIGH SCHOOL,
Miss Emma X. Bates, Miss Julia M. Hawkes. and
Mrs. E. E. Brewer Tender Resignations--Prep.
arations for the Coming Commencement.

over the last. and the attendance last
month was 8S.
Closes May 25.
The school formally closes May 25,
and the members of the graduating
class look forward to it with mingled
feelings of pleasure and regret. All
will be sorry to end the associations
that have grown up during the past
four years. while justly proud of the
fine record made by the class.
The Athletic Meet.
Saturday afternoon the home field
meet of the track squad will be held
on the field in the rear of the high
school, when the team that is to repre-
sent Fergus at the interscholastic
meet at Missoula May 16, II and Is
will be chosen. An admission fee of
25 cents will be charged to aid in
defraying the expenses of the team on
the trip, and very large attendance
is hoped for. In case of very bad wealth
er tomorrow, the meet will be postpon-
ed for short time.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-05-04

Most interesting of all the announ-
cements that will be made in connec-
tion with the close of the years work
at the high school is the information
that three of the teachers have filed
their designations with the board
They are Miss Emma Katherine Bates,
teacher of Latin and modern history
Miss Julia M. Hawkes., teacher of
science and German and Mrs. f. f.
Brewer teacher of music. So far only
one of the vacancies to be created
has been filed. 1t is understood that
Prof. Waite, of the Helena high school,
has been rendered a position, and that
he will accept it.
Preparing for Commencement.
1t will give pleasure to all to know
that Chief Justice Theodore Brantly
has accepted an invitation to deliver
the address at the commencement eX-
ercises. to be held at the opera house
on the evening of Friday, May %.
Judge Brantly is a. most impressive
speaker, and his effort on this occa-
sion will doubtless be a fine one. The
program is now about complete, and
the exercises will be something of a
departure from former years in thai
no set orations are to be delivered by
the members of the graduating class
| The program to be presented will be !,
varied one.
The Class Day.
! The class day celebration will Occul
on Thursday, May "a. The exercises
are to be held at the opera house, ant
will not be made public until thai
time, but the occasion promises to be
one lof the most enjoyable ever he1,
by high school class.
A Successful Year.
The year now closing has been {
very successful one at the school ant
Prof. Crane is enthusiastic over thu
future of the institution, which came
under his charge last wall. The av
crag2 attendance this year has ey
ceeded 100, a considerable increas
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-05-04
WEIRD EFFECT IN PHOTO.
Girls Fiance Holds Dagger Over Her
Head.

Head.
London, May 3-Mainly about Peo-
pie tells an astounding story of mys-
terious photographs, which is vouched
for by well known London photo
grapher.
A certain young lady, who may be
called Miss b., lives with her mother
in one of the home countries. Some
time ago, wishing to have her photo
graph taken, she made an appointment
with the photographer in question
The sitting was duly given and the
photograph taken.
After the lapse of a week Miss B.
received letter saying that the
photos We're not success, and ask
ing for another sitting. She at once
agreed, and as soon as possible went
to London again. and second photo
graph was taken.
A short time elapsed, and as no
proofs were sent she wrote to make in
quiries. only to receive a very apollo
getic letter saying that again the
photos were failures, and asking for
a third sitting.
So for the third time Miss B. came
up to London. She is good natured
girl and contented herself with ex-
pressing a hope that this time there
would be successful result.
In two days time she received an
urgent letter from the photographer
asking her 70 come up to his studio
and to bring a friend with her. AS a
result of the letter. Miss B., accom-
panied by her mother, paid fourth
visit to the studio, and the photogra-
pher exhibited the amazing results of
the three sittings.
The actual photos of the girl her.
self were quite good, but in each
plate there was to be seen standing be-
hind her the figure of man holding
a dagger in his uplifted hand.
The features, though faint, were
clearly discernible. and to her horror
Miss B. recognized them as those of
her fiance-an officer in the Indian
army.
The effect Of this experience was
SO great that after a few days she
wrote to India breaking on the engage.
ment.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-05-04

President R. A. Harlow, after spend
ing night and day at Moore and
vicinity, arrived in Lewistown by spec
ial at o'clock last night, and left on
this mornings regular train for Hell
ena. During his brief stay here, Mr..
Harlow was engaged in giving matters
connected with the road his entire at
tention. He stated that his trip into
Lewistown was devoid of significance.
He has just completed little trip in
company with President Earling, of the
Chicago, Milwaukee. & st. Paul, and
aside from what Mr.. Earling has to
say, has no information to give out.
Mr.. Harlow expresses the most COM
plete confidence in the future of Lew
istown and the whole Judith basin
country, and believes that the railway
activity is going to prove immensely
beneficial to this section.
President EarIing at Helena.
Helena, May "A. J. Earling, pres
ident of the Milwaukee, passed through
Montana yesterday and conferred for
short time with R. A. Harlow be-
fore proceeding westward to the coast
where he goes to attend the company's
business.
There is very little to say con
cerning the approach of the Milwau
kee system said Mr.. Earling in ar
interview, 'only that we are coming
and we will hurry progress as fast
as the road can be definitely located
and the contracts let. Already dirt is
flying on portions of eastern Montana
where the line has been definitely 10
cated.'
Can you tell how the road will
cross the main range of the Rockies 2
was asked.
mo- was the answer; 81 wish
could. l have studied four or five
routes on the map which the surveyors
have outlined and l am not familia
enough with the lay of the countr.
to tell you much about them. No on
knows as yet which one will be sc
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-05-04
Latest Gilt EdQe News.

Gilt Edge, May 4.-Mrs. E. E. Calph
and Mrs. F. A. Stephens, of Fort Ma.
ginnis. were in town shopping last
Saturday.
Thos. Duffy and S. Harding were
in town this week.
Miss Hoffman, of Lewistown, is
spending few days with Mrs Frank
Stephens at the home ranch.
C. A. Drnkard has returned to his
ranch on Beaver creek.
D. Washburn has moved his fam
lily out to his ranch east of town.
| w. w. Badger was a business visit.
or in Lewistown last Wednesday.
Jno. Gallinger's family have re-
turned to their ranch since the school
has closed.
J. w. Maddox has accepted a posi-
ton with Jas. Murphy, of Cone Butte
and has moved his family there.
Clarence E. McKoin has purchased
his fathers interest in the ranch
property located near town, asC
horses, cattle and machinery, ana liv
cry barn in Gilt Edge. for a considera
tiOn of seven thousand dollars.
Jas. Murphy, of Cone Butte, was il
town, getting material for his new
mill. Mr.. Murphy has number o
men at work getting the machinery il
place and expects to be able to run
ore soon. We hope that he will b,
eminently successful in the undertak
ing. as this district is said by som
to be the coming district Mr.. Mul
phys success will induce capitalist
to invest here.
John McIlhone and Henry Scally
who spent several days in Lewistowl
and Moore looking for suitable ranc
property, purchased from S. S. Hol
son 440 acres on Mcdonald creek a
$3.50 per acre, also secured the RI
linquishment of 800 acres upon whic
they filed.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles wi
hold memorial service in the churc
next Sunday evening. A special prt
gram has been prepared. Everybod
= is cordially invited to attend.
r. w. Jones and wife, of Kendall
are spending a few days here tn
week.
J. Z. Lyons and r. Dengall hay
3 opened a livery stable in the uppt
s barn. They have built an addition
y which to keep their rigs. They wi
a soon have in number of good horse
:, and new rigs and will be ready to a
e commOdate the public.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Green left tn
: week for Chico Springs. Mrs Gree
= will remain at the springs for son
Il time. Mr.. Green is expected home
S a few days.
The dedication of the M. E. chur
If will take place May 26. Revs. Vi
n Orsdell. Craven, Sheldon, Thomps
S. and Winters are expected to be pr'
IS ent and take part in the exercises.
E. Jas. Stafford, of Kendall, was
t. visitor here this week.
n. Mrs. Andrew Jaap, who was Wis
:. ing friends in Kendall, came hor
II Tuesday.
e J. M. Williams has tempOrar
e closed his tonsorial parlors and go
"a back to the farm"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-05-04
Continued on page Two.)

making longer leases, etc., and Gov
ernor Pardee is urged to convene the
legislature in extra session as early as
possible.
The relief of the destitute was con-
tinued today under the new system
devised by DR.. Devine, of the Red
Cross society and the local authOri-
ties, and it is reported that all un-
worthy and undeserving persons will,
within few days, be eliminated from
the lists of those entitled to assist
ance
Plans for establishing and main
tanning large free employment bu-
reau have been perfected and will be
speedily put into operation. Through
this means it is hoped to afford an.
other channel for assistance and to
distinguish the able adult who is will.
ing to work, from the man who prefers
to subsist on the generosity of others.
Considering the condition of the
city, an astonishing amount of build.
ing has commenced. The new struc-
lures are all one story frames, but
they will be sufficient for time to
provide for the immediate needs of
their builders.
The Government Appropriation.
James D. Phe1an, chairman of the
finance committee received a telegram
from Secretary Taft notifying him
that only $78O.OOO remained out ol
the $2,5OO,0O0 appropriated by con
gress; and that this sum would be ex
pended for supplies. etc. The telegram
was read at the session of the finance
committee today and filed without dis
cussion.
For the first time since the earth
quake and fire laid this city in ruins
street lights last night gleamet
through the black mantle which has
enveloped the city after nightfall since
the day of the disaster, and these were
increased tonight.For nearly two
weeks not a street light has broker
the darkness in which the city ha
been wrapped. Everybody stayed in
, doors after dark and nearly all Sa.
/, Francisco went to bed with the set
ting of the sun.
For the first week after the fire
lights in residences were not permi,
ted. Cleaning of arc lights in tn
POtrero district last night was see
from all over the city. and did NOR
to make the people hopeful, restor
+. confidence and good feeling than any
5 thing since the earthquake. Next t
e the resumption of street car servic,
| the restoration of electric lighting
l one of the most important indica
S ions that the city is rapidly return
: ing to normal conditions.
/. The street car service is rapidly b.
+ ing extended as fast as the large gang
n of men clear the streets of debris an
: replace the twisted and warped rail
J. The United Railways operated cal
Il last night until 10 o'clock Seve
a O'Clock was the time set for cessatio
r OF street car traffic, when permi
n sion was granted to resume it, bl
5, late yesterday afternoon the railwf
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-05-04
Suicide Of a Centenarian.

UniOntown, Pa, May 3.-Mrs. Mary
McKittrick, who Gently celebrated
her l06th birthday, 'eorAmitted suicide
today by cutting her throat with a
penknife.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-05-04
AZ Bad az Hoch.

Dresden, May 3.-Max Dittrich. q
leather worker, confessed TODAY IN tho
murder of eight women within seven
years.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-05-04
A Big Ranch Deal.

Helena, May 3-One of the largest
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-05-04
SHOES
HAT ARE
RIGHT

We have no old out-of-date shoes to
offer you at any price. The leather
market is the highest It has been for
years; but it is our aim to keep the
quality Of our shoes up to the highest
standard
The Washington times., 1906-01-14

surprise party at her home, g27 l street
northeast. Friday evening. The surprise
was arranged by Miss Annie Mcdaniel
Games We're ployed during the evening
and refreshments served Among those
present were Misses Clara Montgomery,
Emma McDan;ei. Bertha Spave, Lillian
Fenuel. Annie Mcdaniel. Nellie Downey,
Nellie Ceen, Jessie Cecil. Minnie Cecil
and Kate TruxweH, and Messrs. Ellis
McClees. Albert Fetter, Edward Ham
Jon, Edward Brown. Warren Potts, Eu-
gene COMBS Edward Jasper, John
Tabler. Harry LeanHardi. Philip Stew
art. Ralph Coleman. and Tom Miser
Miss T. II Gelston is spending a short
time in New York.
Ar interesting meeting was held at
the Epworth Methodist Episcoral
Church, corner Seventh and A streets
northeast. Tuesday evening, when ne y
congregation was organized, which will
be known as the Church of the Pill
grims The fifty charter members in
Guided former members or the CongTega-
tionaI churches in the city.
The first services of the new congre-
cation viii be held tonight In the Keller
Memorial Lutheran Church, Ninth and
Maryland avenue northeast when Rev.
ID. ". Montgomery viii deliver SER
mon. The following trustees have been
elected = H. Brown. b. b. Bassatte.
and II. \ Farnham.
The monthly meeting of the Renroe
Club was held Monday night IL has
been decided TO hold the next dane at
the Arlington Hetel, Friday evening.
January Is.
The Washington times., 1906-01-14
C6n9reSSIleoiglltSl

Mrs. George Schuhard and daughter.
OF Parke street. returned home on
Monday. from a ten days visit 10 her
sister-ln-law. Miss Sadie Schuhard. or
BrooklandvlIle. Baltimore county, Nd.
J. c. Stump. who has been visiting
at the residence Of his daughter. Mrs.
j. r. Burnip. OF Philadelphia street has
returned 10 his home in Alleghaney, No
The Misses Roberta aid Bruce Funk
houser. of Maurertown, Va, who have
been the guests OF the Misses Beyers.
OF Hamilton road. have returned 70 their
home.
Bartholomew Bratton. formerly ser
geanf of Light Battery, Of Fort Myer'
Va. whose term OF enlistment expired
on Sunday. is now residing with his
parents Mr.. and Mrs. William e. Brat
ton e PaTke street.
MI end Mrs s NJ. Fillius and son
Morris, OF Nichols avenue ana Fhii& =
dclphIa street, returned home on Wed
nesday evening from several days
visit TO friends IN Baltimore. Md
James H, Holmes has purchased two
lots IN the Butterfield addition and VIII
proba bly,. erect "A handsome dwelling
thereon in the snring.
John Mark and family. Of Parke street
have removed 70 the city Tor the re-
TnaiT der OF the winter.
TIE NonesuCh Tent. OF the Rechabites.
has resumed its meetings In the town
hall on Hamilton road. An interesting
meeting was held Friday night. many
members being present. At the next
meeting the election OF officers for the
ensuing term will be held when all mem
beers are requested 10 be present.
Camp No s, =. O., Of A. viii meet
next Friday evening. and the officers
for tho ensuing term viii be duly In
stalled
c A. Hail. of Hall & Bradley. drug
gists. OF Nichols avenue. has assU1n, d
fun charge Of the D0stofflce suhstati0n
Of this place vice Edward J. Newc0mh,
who resigned.
George Kennedy has pUrcn3srl lot
in the Waller addition and is COnteni-
plating the erection of handsome
dwelling here in the near future
The Washington times., 1906-01-14

corning the probable output from the
truck farms in the lower part of the
District. and in the nearby country dis
tricts OF Maryland for the purpose OF
obtaining some idea Of the business an
establishment OF that kind might be
able to carry on here.
Residents OF this section are now
Preparing TO undergo the agony OF
learning new names for those old
familiar streets, as il is stated that
the nomenclature of the streets
throughout this locality will soon be
taken up by tire District COmmission-
ers. Much confusion was caused the
other day when the local FIRE depart
meut hurried 70 Monroe street. Ana
costa. when the fire was on a Monroe
street northwest
The semi-annuaI installation of Off
| GERS of Salem Lodge. No %, /. q. o. T.,
was held Thursday night in Masonic
Temple AnacOstfa. The installing ON
/ GERS were J. IL. Crew. p. @ NJ, acting
grand master; J. J. Porter, grand mar
shall; J. II. Burroughs, grand secretary
and grand treasurer; s H. Gwyn, grand
warden.
The following officers were installed;
| Noble grand. J. W. Wayland, vice
grand. George c. Click. jr.; recording
| secretary, J. X. Dawson; financial sec
rotary. NJ II. Nash; treasurer, Alpheus
Dawson.
Stacey II. Briant, the president Of the
| Epwcrth League, Of the District or Coz
lumbia. addressed "a large number who
attended a meeting Of the Epworth
League. held in the Anacostia Metho-
dist Episcopal Church, Sunday evening.
Mr. Briant took for his subject Lay
ing the Foundation for 1906" Charles
| =. Linger presided over the meeting,
4 solo was rendered by Daniel c.
smithson, the choirmaster OF the
church.
\ permit has been granted to Arthur
II Mallory TO build a two-story frame
dwelling on Anacostia avenue. The
architect Will be A =. Lindsiey and
the cost is estimated at So, 500
4 meeting was held Friday night in
the Anacostia Masonic Hall by Mineola
Tribe No. II, Improved order Of Red
Men, for the purpose Of Installing the
| officers recently chosen. The following
were installed: Andrew Johns, John
Baxter, Peter Mesmer Thomas F. Muir
ray. T. A. Dulaney, George L. Baxter
William c. White. Wilbur 5. Dodge
Harry +. Emo, Andrew Filling, w. c.
Thompson, Lewis Weigle.
The death Of Mrs, Bessie Scharper
1 the wife Of William Scharper. occurred
Saturday afternoon, al her home, sos
| Jackson stTee,, Anacostia. Funeral
| services were held over the remains
Monday, al the late home Of the de-
! ceased. and the ceremonies We're con
Quoted by the Rev. Willard Y Daven-
port, pastor OF the Emmanuel Protest
ant Episcopal Church. this place. Inter
ment was in Congressional Cemetery
The Anacostia FIRE department was
summoned to the estate or the late
| Frederick Douglass, jefferson and
| Pierce streets, Thursday afternoon. Up
or the companys arrival at Cedar Hill
| by which name the home is known. II
! was discovered that a large tree was
ahre. The blaze was soon eXtinguishei
and no damage was caused. 1t is said
that the blaze was the work OF boys
/ playing on the etsate and the cause
Of the fire Will be investigated by the
! police.