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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-23
Oennison is Free.

Joseph Dennison. who was arrested
recently for passing a number OF
checks upon which the parties cash
ing them failed to get their money
was released Saturday on furnishing
a small bond, and, in all probability
the case will never be heard The
facts are that Dennison, when he is
sued these checks, had the money in
the bank to meet them. 1t is there
yet, but cannot be applied just now
to the payment of the checks for the
reason that before they were present
ed. a mercantile house, having an or.
binary account against Dennison. at
tached his small bank account. There
is no doubt that Dennison will be able
to straighten the matter up all right
if given a little time, and that will be
allowed him, as under the circum
stances. there isn't ghost of a
chance of convicting him of anything
criminal
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-23
Review of Wool Market.

Following is Dun's current review
of the wool market:
Eastern wool markets are not es-
pecially active, yet there is no sign
of weakness, and stocks are in no
degree buN1ensome or pressed for
sale. Owing to liberal imports there
is good supply in the Boston mar
ket. but much of this wool is already
under contract for shipment to the
mills. Thus far the new year has
brought no alteration in quotations.
nor any change in the firm tone that
pervaded this industry.
"Boston-A fair business in wool has
been transacted this week. The prin-
cipal traffic is in Australian merinos
and crossbreds. several thousand bales
of which have been sold. while do.
mestic medium fleeces have also sold
freely. Most of the Merino Australian
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-23
cLARK's UNITED VERDE.
Senator Says Newspaper Estimates
of Its Value Are Excessive.

Washington, Jan. Ex-senator w.
A. Clark of Montana appeared before
the house committee on territories to
day. and made a statement concern
ing the tax assessment on the United
Verde copper mine at Jerome, AriZ.,
which had been mentioned frequently
in the Joint statehood hearings as one
OF the great mining properties alleg,
ed to be escaping Just taxation under
the present territorial organization.
Representative Hamilton. chairman
of the committee. said there was no
desire on the part of the committee
to question a United states senator
but Representative Moon. OF Tennes
see interjected.
81 would just as soon question a
United States senator as anybody
else if he knows anything I want to
know"
Mr.. Moon then explained that the
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-23
NO WITNESSES
FOR DEFENSE
Fifteen Witnesses Are Served for the
State But None So Far in Be-
half Of Sherman.
TRIAL BEGINS ON NEXT MONDAY
No lnkling Given as to Plans of the
Defense-A Divorce Suit
Court Notes.

Sheriff Slater and his deputies have
been exceedingly busy the past few
days serving jurors and witnesses for
the coming term of court, and have
now nearly completed their work. The
talesmen residing at the more distant
points were first served in order that
they would have ample time to make
preparations for leaving their homes
and come to the city.
All of the witnesses for the state in
the Sherman murder case have been
served, there being Is of them. J.
Fl Atkins, whose name was not on the
list in the first place, was served just
before he intended taking the train
for st. Louis. where he had an impor-
tant business engagement.
Witnesses for Defense Unknown.
So far, no witnesses for the de-
fense have been named, and Mr.. Hun
toOn's intentions can only be surmis-
ed. He stated at the preliminary that
he had concluded not to show any part
of his hand, and he has certainly kept
his word. He had long consultation
with his client at the county Jail Sat
urday afternoon, and it is expected
that he will have some witnesses serv-
ed this week. Whether or not he in
tends to use some of the states wit
nesses for the defense is still un-
known.
Trial Begins Monday.
The trial begins next Monday morn
ing at 10 o'clock, -and the attorneys
are now inclined to think that they
will be able to secure jury with less
trouble than was at first anticipated.
Yet it seems reasonable to suppose
that good part of the first week
will be gone before the actual taking
of testimony begins.
Public interest in the coming trial
is as keen as ever, and the court room
will doubtless be crowded throughout
all the proceedings.
Sherman is Arraigned.
The information chal sine Sherman
with murder in the first degree having
been filed in the district court. the
defendant was arraigned before Judge
Cheadle in chambers yesterday after
noon. County Attorney Ayers and o
w. Belden appeared for the state, and
Mr.. Huntoon represented Sherman,
who displayed his usual calm demean-
Or during the very brief proceeding.
Judge Cheadle read the information,
and then asked Sherman what his
plea was. Mr.. Huntoon replied for the
defendant that plea of not guilty
should be entered and the arraign-
ment was over.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-23

sold at 4lc, or 2kc belo wthe cost
to import new wool of similar charac-
ter. One-quarter blood Ohio fleece
sold at 33c and Michigan at 32c. Ter
ritory woods are selling steadily in
small lots at former rates. The under
tone of the market is strong. but buy
ers generally are holding of for fur
ther progress to be made in the goods
market and for the London auction
sales which open next Tuesday. De-
| liveries are liberal, being 100000
pounds for the week."
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-23
MissouIa Has Hopes.

Missoula, Mont, Jan. PA man
representing considerable stock in the
Chicago. Milwaukee & st. Paul road,
which is now pushing it's system
through the west. proposing to get
an opening through to the Pacific
coast, and to complete a transconti
rental route, stopped in Missoula to-
DAY to visit friends. While here he
made statements to acquaintances
that will be good news to Missoula.
The mans interests in the company
are such that he is in position to
krow the inside, and his information
can be relied upon. It was said upon
good authority that he stated today
that there was now no question but
what the main line of the new road
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-23
EvanqeIistic Meetinus.

There will be union prayer meet
ing at the Presbyterian church Thurs.
day evening. A cordial invitation is
extended to all interested.
Rehearsal of chorus choir Saturday
night at 1880. 1t is desired to add
new voices at this time.
Rev. Atkinson will begin the evan
gelistic services next Sunday morn
ing. Attendants will find it desirable
to come early. All meetings at the
Presbyterian church.
COMMITTEE.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-23

would pass through Missoula, every.
thing in constructions plans this far
west having been definitely decided,
end that west from here the road
would proceed through the Lolo pass.
Butte and Anaconda, he stated, will
also be on the main line of the st.
Paul system.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-23

falling off, and this may be looked up
on as an encouraging fature. 1t sim
ply shows that people are sending
away less money to mail order houses
than heretofore, and are spending NOR
money with local merchants.
The business of the office has been
handled by Postmaster Pfaus, Assist
ant Postmaster n. J. Moulton and the
corps of clerks in a manner that has
given the greatest satisfaction to pa
irons of the office. Delayed mail has
been distributed on the night of it's
arrival, unless it came in so late as
TO make this impracticabe, and in in
Vulnerable ways, the force has made
every reasonable effort to expedite the
business of the office. The salaries
paid the entire force, including the
postmaster, is only $465O per year,
and it must be admitted that this is
small sum to expend for the work
done.
Review of the Business.
Following is a summary of the bus.
mess done for the years 1904 and
1906
1904 1OnS
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-23
Montana TRAVELLING Man III.

Denver, Jan. CIV. ]. Macauley,
representative of the National Cash
Register company. of Dayton, Ohio,
with his headquarters at Butte, is
dangerously i'll with appendicitis at
the hotel Metropole here. Following
an operation, the physicians announce
that Mr.. Macauley is very low with
only a fighting chance for life.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-23
Violation Of Sheen Law.

County Attorney Roy E. Ayers has
filed an information in the district
court charging B. F. Lepper, the well
known wool grower. with bringing in.
to the state sheep without having first
notified the state veterinarian at Hell
ena. as required by law. Mr.. Lepper
will appear whenever he is wanted.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-23
To See America First.

Helena, Jan. 22.-Gov. Toole has
appointed ais. A. Metcalf, of Nilsson
la, editor of the Homeseeker. and City
Clerk J. NJ. Kennedy, of Butte, dele
gates to the "See America First" con.
ference to be held in in Salt Lake jan
uary 25 and 26.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-23
Seeks a Divorce,

One years experience has convin-
ced Lena Ryan that her marriage with
James B. Ryan, of Gilt Edge, is a
failure, and she now seeks a divorce
The parties were married in this city
on Jan. 49,. 1905. and have since re-
sided at Gilt Edge. In her complaint
the plaintiff alleges that the defend
ant has treated her with extreme cru.
city and has also failed to support
her. F. A. Barnes, of Gilt Edge, is
the plaintiffs attorney.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-23
BUSINESS Of LEWISq0WN
P0STOFFICE LAST Year

MARKED Increase Shows How City is Growing=Less
Money Being Sent Away to Mail Order Houses
More Mail Matter Handled Than Ever Before
Registry Business Shows rowth=ncrease in
Sales of Stamps-What Lewistown Office Costs
Uncle Sam Per Year-Service is of High Standard
Comparison With Previous Year.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-23
Miles City on Anxious Seat.

Miles City, Jan. 22.-Engineer OF
Construction A. G. Baker, of the Mil
waukee, was in Miles City today from
Butte. Mr.. Baker goes from here to
the state line to direct the work of
Engineers Dodge and Powrie, who
are working east of Miles City. Mr..
Baker is the gentleman who was
quoted in a lengthy interview publish.
ed i'm some of the newspapers, and
regarding the mention therein made
of the line running to Miles City said
to your correspondent that the use of
the name of Miles City was intended
merely to give the people an idea of
the general direction in which the
present surveys would be conducted.
AS for the road running into Miles
City, that can only be determined
after the engineers now in the field
have filed the results of their labors
and the country has been accurately
mapped out.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-23
ORGANIZE TO WORK FOR
Another RAILWAY LINE

Committee Elects F. E. Smith Chairman, e. O. Bus
enburg Secretary and S. S. Hobson Treasurer
Subcommittee are Appointed to Prepare a
Statistical Report for Submission to the Mil
Waukee People and to Provide the Sinews of war
for the Work. Latest Reports as to Plans of VAR
ious Roads,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-23
Corporation is Dissolved.

Judge Cheadle made an order Satur-
day dissolving the Grass Range Tel
ephone company. This corporation
has been absorbed by the Lewistown-
Billings company. and it's assets dis
tributed among the shareholders.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-23
Another Job for Stevens.

New York, Jan. 22.-John F. Ste
vens, chief engineer of the isthmian
canal, today was elected vice president
OF the Panama Railroad company.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-23

In western North Dakota, as Sims
and Dickinson, another so miles can
be saved and all that counts when
mails are to be carried in competition
with a shorter route. So, friends, be
cheerful, and trust in the business
sagacity of railroad managers to see
the advantage to be gained in follow
ing the above course.-Meagher Coun-
ty Republican.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-23

lHe CltlZeHS. railroad COmmluteo is
now down to work, and the campa gr
for securing another railway line for
this city is fairly on. The committee
of fifteen appointed as result of the
recent mass meeting at the city hall
held it's initial meeting at the Judith
club Friday evening, and after a full
and earnest discussion of the whole
situation, adopted partial plans for f,l.
ture action. Practically all of the fif-
teen gentleman named, who were in
the city, attended the meeting, and ali
displayed the deepest interest in the
matter.
Committee Organizes.
The first step taken was to organ
ize, and Alderman Frank E. Smith was
the unanimous choice for chairman
Prof. E. o. Busenburg was selected
as secretary, while S. S. Hobson, who
left for st. Paul and the east some
time ago to meet the heads of the
railway companies, was elected treas.
urer.
In order to divide the work, two sub.
committees were appointed-one to
look after. the sinews Of war, and the
other to prepare a statistical report
to be submitted to the ruling powers
of the railways, and especially the Mil.
waukee road. 1t is intended that this
report shall be complete and accu-
rate statement as to the tonnage etc..
that this immediate section would fur
nish, with all the data obtainable in
regard to prospective tonnage that
will be developed as the result of a
line building in here, with especial
reference to what may reasonably be
expected through the cultivation OF
land now lying idle. The finance com
mittee is composed of N. J. Little
john, l. M. Hobensack and Alderman
Lalx. The members of the statistical
committee are Alex. Lehman, Tom
Stout and W. J. Edgecombe.
To Await Mr.. Hobson's Coming.
While the general committee and
the subcommittee will lose no time
III getting the campaign in shape, the
situation is as yet so obscure that it
was thought wise to have the benefit
of conference with Mr.. Hobson, upon
his return from the east, before tax.
ing any definite steps in the mat
ter. although general work was be.
gun at once.
Give Chairman Powers.
The following resolution giving the
chairman general power to take such
action as he might deem necessary
was adopted:
Whereas, conditions might sudden.
ly arise and demand such immediate
action that it will be impossible to
get the entire committee together or
even majority, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the chairman of the
committee be given power to act for
the entire committee in such case and
further, be it
Resolved. That such action by the
chairman shall be "backed up" by the
entire committee.
Rumor Of an Option.
For some days past it has been per.
sistently rumored that the Milwau.
kee road had secured an option on a
tract Of land situated in Buckskin
fiat to be used for a terminal. The
report circulated freely, and many
persons were convinced of it's truth
The report was traced down through
a dozen sources by the Argus without
arriving at the source of it, and while
there is possibility of it's being
true. it is impossible to verify it. and
in all probability there is nothing at
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-23

The annual report of the local post
office, just compiled, makes a very
satisfactory showing, and an analysis
of it shows very great increase in
business as compared with 1904. In
the item of sales of stamped paper
and newspaper postage, there is a
gain of nearly thousand dollars for
1905, as compared with the preceding
year. There is also heavy gain in
the amount of mail handled. The re-
ceipts from boxes is less than during
the proceeding year, but this is due
to the fact that in July, 1904, the
rent of small boxes was reduced 25
cents, of medium boxes so cents and
lock drawers 81. There are now more
boxes in use than ever before in the
history of the Office.
The registry department shows a
marked increase in business. both in
in the number of packages received
and in the number sent out The
money order business shows a slight
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-23
White Sulphur Springs Chances.

The Railway World" of New
York, quoting Captain Pedrick, gives
the route of the Milwaukee through
the states it will traverse, and says
that, after travelling over a couple OF
hundreds of miles of worthless coun'
try in the Dakotas it will enter Gus
ter county and from thence will run
through Rosebud, Carbon, Fergus, Vel
lOwstOne, BrOadwater, Jefferson. Madi
son, Silver Bow, Deer Lodge, Powell
Granite and Ravalli counties. It will
be noticed at once that the route as
given by Mr.. Pedrick leaves out
Meagher county, and it is also appar
ent that the Milwaukee would have
to take on wings at the Fergus county
line to get over to BrOadwater with
out touching Meagher. That not be-
ing the way railroads do, and assum
ing that the gentleman mentioned
knows what he is talking about. We
may assume that Meagher county will
be traversed, at least in part, by the
Milwaukee.
That, of course, does not mean
the main line will come to White Sui
phur. since it is persistently rumored
that the "Jawbone" has been bought
by the Milwaukee. Somehow, we feel
optimistic about the future of our
town and cannot get it through oul
pate that we are to be left off the
railroad maps. We don't particularly
care what road We are on, branch OF
main line. and We don't care much
who owns it. OF course. if the Mil
waukee shortens the distance between
Chicago and the coast by 800 miles
as il is claimed they will then. the
Northern Pacific, in order to hold It's
through passenger business. will have
to straighten a few of the kinks in its
"streaks of rust" and they cannot dc
that much. without touching at this
town. A cut-off of 60 miles can b<
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-02-08
Ham at a Cents a Pound.

"The contrast between the prices of
living today and of my early boyhood is
something startling said Capt. Nj. T..
Kelly of Elgin, ILL.,. deputy commissioner
of pensions.
Il remember once III the early spring
OF 1858 that my father. who owned a
farm in the northern part of Illinois,
loaded II tremendous lot of home-cured
hams and shoulders on sled, and my
brother and | were given directions to
visit various stage stations, with n view
of disposing of the meat. We had to
have the money in gold to meet our
taxes, which, | remember, amounted TO
sos. The weather was still biting cold
and the roads in horrible condition.
But boys in those days were defiant
of weather and bad roads, and we man
aged to dispose of our load ere the close
of the day. Now, what do you think we
had to sell those fine hams for? The
most we could obtain was 23l cents Il
pound, and by far the greater portion
went at 21a cents. Compared with cur
rent market quotations. doesn't it seem
like giving them away? However, we
were fine boys when we got home with
SO or SO more than the sum we set gu
to collect. and got much paternal prais-
ing on our success" Washington Post.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-02-08
Short SukResfiOns,

Prunes are greatly improved by
adding a little cider to the water in
which they are cooked
In turning steak do not use fork.
as the holes which II makes in the
meat cause the blood to run out
A few drops of coal oil added to the
water with which windows are to be
washed will save time and labor.
DO not add vinegar TO any starchy
vegetable like potato, sweet potato,
macaronl, rice, chestnuts or the Ger
calls.
A clever housekecper has discovered
that potatoes may be baked just inside
the furnace door In half the time re-
qured to bake them in the over. But
If the fire Is very hot they need care
full watching.
Teacups even when carefully kept
sometimes have dark stains at the
bottom. caused by the action OF tannip
IN the tea. Salt, slightly molstened,
Will remove these, but IN the case OF
very fine china sometimes scratches Il
little
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-02-08
Mya Bessie Mus/ey

TO be such a successful wife, to re-
tain the love and admiration of her
husband. to inspire him to make the
most of himself, should be a womans
constant study.
If woman finds that her energies
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dark shadows appear under her eyes.
she has backache, headaches, bearing
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or the blues. she should start at once
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speAtic powers such as Lydia Il. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.
Following we publish by request
letter from a young wife,
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:
Ever since nv child was born have suf-
fered, as hope few women ever have, with in
aammation, female weakness. bearing down
pains, backache and wretched headaches. 1t
affected my stomach SO | could not enjoy my
meals, and half my time was spent in bed.
Lydia +. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
made me we'll woman, and feel SO grateful
that am glad to write and tell you of my
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Gil South 10th Street, Tacoma, Wash.
What Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound did for Mrs. Ainsley it will
do for every sick and ailing woman.
If you have symptoms you don't I'M
derstand write to Mrs. Pinkham,
daughter-in- law of Lydia e Pinkham,
at Lynn, Mass Her advice is free and
always helpful.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-02-08
BABY COVERED WITH SORES.
Would Scratch and Tear the Flesh I'm
less Hands Were Tied-"Would
Have Died but for Cuticura.O


Have Died but for Cuticura."
My little son, when about year
and a half old, began to have sores
come out on his face l had ply
stefan treat him, but the sores grew
worse. Then they began to come on
his arms, then on other parts Of his
body, and then one came on his chest,
worse than the others. Then l called
another physician. Still he grew worse.
At the end Of about year and half
Of suffering he grew SO bad l had to
tie his hands in cloths at night to keep
him from scratching the sores and tear
ing the flesh He got to be a mere
skeleton, and was hardly able to walk.
My Aunt advised me to try Cuticura
Soap and Ointment. I sent to the drug
store and got a cake of Soap and box
of the Ointment, and at the end OF
about two months the sores were all
well. He has never had any sores Of
any kind since. He is now strong and
healthy, and I can sincerely say that
only for your most wonderful remedies
my precious child would have died
from those terrible sores. Mrs. Egg
bert Sheldon, L. +. d. No. /, Wood
vile, Conn, April 90, 1905"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-02-08
One of a Great Tribe,

Two men approached the desk at the
Savoy hotel yesterday and asked for
rooms. Sam Campbell, the clerk, turned
the register around and handed the one
nearest him pen. The man registered:
Smith Brothers"
Campbell looked at the nam a mo-
ment and then said: Hadn't you bet
ter register the two full names instead
of this?'
The man who had done the writing
looked puzzled. "Iow's thatY he
asked.
II just suggested" said Campbell,
that you register your full name and
that of your brother. 1t isn't customary
to register firm names on hotel books
There was another short pause and
then the man with the pen said:
II don't exactly understand. My
name is Smith Brothers. | don't know
this other gentleman. kansas City
Times.