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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-06-15
EXTORTIONATE RATES.

1t looks very much as II IN aQHltlOn
to the generous contributions made to
the San Francisco earthquake suffer
try was TO be bled to recOup the fire
insurance companies which sustained
heavy losses by the catastrophe, by a
twenty-five per cent increase in the
insurance rates.
This would seem like an imposition
and entirely ecessary, as the COM
panies have always maintained, or at
least advertised large reserves to meet
such emergencies. If this was not the
case then the insurance companies
We're practicing deceit in order to get
business. 1t is claimed that the ad-
vance in rates is necessary to protect
the polcyholders in case of recur-
renee Of disasters like that which oc-
Cured in San Francisco. But little
credence is placed in this excuse. 1t is
believed the increase in rates is being
made in the interest of the stockhold-
ers of the companies who have been
waxing rich in their investments in
the past. While Boosting Of their
ability TO meet losses the companies
evidently intend that the insured shall
bear the burden Of them by an eX-
tOrtionate raise in the rates. The
Billings Gazette. commenting on the
action of the companies says
The injustice Of the decision Of
the companies is so glaring and man
fest that their representatives all ov
er the state have raised a protest and
are seeking to prevent its application
20 the insured of Montana 1t is not
expected that it will have any such eff
feet, but it must bring the truth home
to the maenates as nothing else could
If the companies feel that they mus
: have more money than they have rea
son to expect will come to them il
: the ordinary course of business, why
not try retrenchment. reduce operat
ing expenses and for time make 6
reduction in the dividends paid the
stockholders? Railroads and Other
corporations do this. Much as has
been said against railroads and theil
slight regard for the public, history
does not record a case where one has
advanced its rates in dull season il
order that dividends might be kept uT
:. to the former figure. Expenditures
are reduced to a minimum, and if this
does not accomplish the purpose divi
dends are cut or passed in their en-
tlety.''
II the insurance companies have
been able to accumulate vast re
serve fund to meet just such a draf
on its resources it would seem thu
part of honesty and fair dealing TO uss
it for that purpose.
Evidently there is need of Legislation
to regulate fire insurance companie
either by state or national Legislation
Insurance rates in Montana are eXol
bitant already without any twenty-fiv
per cent raise. The Gazette suggest
cooperative insurance as a means c
escape from the rapacity of the oil
line companies. The practicability {
it is doubtful in a new state. The il
surance agents and business men /
I.eWistown should join the rest
raise.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-06-15


We call attention to communica-
ton elsewhere in this issue which
will have the endorsement of all of our
citizens who are in the habit of at
tending amusements or public gather
ings in Culver's opera house. The
writer has grievance in the lack of or
der maintained on such occasions. par.
ticularly in the gallery. The disturb
ance has been such at times as to
arouse the just Indignation of those
who went to the opera house for the
purpose of being instructed or anus.
ed. 1t is no place for rowdyism and
those who attend entertainments for
the purpose of disturbing the pleasure
of others should be given to under
stand that they must conduct them
selves properly or leave the hall. We
believe it will only be necessary to
call Mr.. Culver's attention to the sit
uation to have the abuse corrected.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-06-15

coed Burton, has declined the honor
and Judge Alfred Wallace Benson, Of
Ottawa, has been appointed and has
accepted the position Mr.. Coburn is
commissioner of agriculture of his
state, likes his job and is going to
stick to it. A farmer himself, he is
devoting his time and energies to i'm
proving the conditions of the farmers
OF Kansas, with whom he is very pop
ular. Mr.. Coburn hasn't much taste
for the maelstrom of politics. in de-
Ginning the position after expressing
satisfaction with his present one. he
said: There are many reasons, en-
tirely clear to me. but needless to
enumerate, why shouldn't accept the
senatorship, and one, all sufficient, is
that doing SO must inevitably involve
me in political combinations, if not
fractional strife, directly on account of
myself or indirectly on account of
others, for which am without incli-
nation. aptitude or strength
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-06-15

There is no question that a major
ity of the stockgrowers of Montana
endorse the views of Hon. II. C. Pow
err in sustaining the president in his
attitude toward the meat packers. Mr..
Power is heavily interested in sheep
and cattle and is president of the
State Board of Sheep Commissioners
which brings him in close touch with
both industries and gives weight to his
opinion in the controversy. Mr.. Pow
er takes exceptions to F. J. Hagen
barth's criticism of the president and
corrects the statement that the lat
ter is president of the National Live
Stock association. Mr.. Power thinks
it ungrateful and poor policy for any
stockman to attack the position of the
president in the Chicago packing
house Investigations considering his
friendly regard for growers in the
past. 1--WE stockmen." says Mr.. Pow
er, have time and again appealed to
the president for relief from stringent
laws III regard 10 SnlpplnS STOCK ana
he has always cheerfully. not only
needed us. but has acted in consider
alton of our interests He thinks if
/ there is any injury to the stock inter
ests it will only be temporary but in
the end the investigation will be ben
eficial. If congress acts promptly and
the packers so at it in earnest to
remedy the evils found to exist, it
would be better for all concerned.
Agitation and delay is harmful. The
packers themselves can do much to
restore confidence and strengthen the
live stock market if they feel disposed
1t is up to them.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-06-15

1t is now thought quite probable
that the pure food bill will be passed
at this session of congress. Possibly
the unwhoiesome conditions revealed
In the packing houses will help the
bill along.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-06-15

as a conservative" leader. And yet
Bryan was turned down at ST. Louis
for his radicalism two years ago.
Which has changed. Bryan or the
party?
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-06-15
CIRCULATION
IS THE STOCK IN TRADE
OF A LIVE NEWSPAPER,

When an advertisement is placed in
a paper it is for the purpose Of reach
ing possible purchasers-those who
may be interested in what the ad-
vertiser has to sell.
Every advertiser has right to know
just how many copies of his adver-
tisement are being distributed
whether that advertisement is being
placed before 100 readers or 200
readers, 1000 or 1900.
The Argus claims much larger circu-
lation than any other paper publish
ed within Fergus county; the rec
ords of the office and the subscrip-
ton list are always open to our ad-
vertisers.
State of Montana GO
County of Fergusjos
Halsey X. Watson. being first duly sworn,
says: That he is the business manager of the
town. Montana and that the total number of
copies of the Tuesday edition of the Argus
subscribed for and sold ID during the months of
age OF
1927 Each Issue
and that the total number of copies of the Fri
day edition of the Argus subscribed for and
sold during the same three months was 2o2l9,
an average of
1855 Each Issue.
(Sighed) HALSEY X. WATSON,
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9Th
day of June. 1906.
fSea) q. w. COOK
Notary Public in and for Fergus County.
Montana.
is YOUR ADVERTISEMENT REACH.
ACTUAL PURCHASERS OF A
NEWSPAPER EVERY ISSUE?
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-06-15

The state of Kansas is in the lime
light" again. 1t contains a man who
has no ambition to be a United States
senator. Foster D. Coburn. who was
appointed by Governor Hoch to sue
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-06-15
Published tuesday and Friday by
JOHN N. YRO0MAN, Editor and Proprietor
HALSEY R. WATSON, Business Manager

Entered as second-class matter July
8, 1905, at the postoffice at Lewistown.
Montana, under the act of congress OF
March 8, 1879.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-06-15

Is the best stacker on the market to-
day, as it will handle any kind OF
forks or nets equally well. It will
stack after bull rakes as well as the
Dane or any other stacker and make
stack more than twice the height
and width. This is the stacker made
by the Story Iron Works last year.
1t is made and sold by the inventor
this year and is on sale at Story Iron
Works at Bozeman, Mont. Irons and
plans for building a round timber
stacker $25. Address all correspond
ence to
GEO. L. CURTIS,
BIG TIMBER, MONT.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-06-15

The Argus Job department has the
finest lines Of program and invitation
folders ever brought to leWistovsn.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-06-15

The most beautiful creations for prl.
vate Or public dances Or parties at
reasonable rates. Order early.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1906-07-07
SEEK PEACEFUL soLuT'oN.
Guatemala and Salvador May Avoid
HoetIlltles.

Guatemala and salvador May Avoid
Hoetllltles.
Washington. July THE state de.
partment has been notified through q
cablegram from American Minister
Coubes. dated ct Guatemala City. that
efforts are being made TO prevent hos.
tilities between 0uatsmala and SALIVA
dor - . result Of IN alleged breach
of neutrality BY Salvador during the
progress Of the insurrection which has
Just failed. Mr.. C0mbes says that
Senior Pacus. special envoy appoint.
Cd by the president Of Salvador. 4
already ON his way to this city and hs
lMr. C0mbes) II about to leave tmme.
diately for Warrington to confer here
with Senior Pacus and the officials Of
the state department and endeavor.
by negotiating. to bring about peace
ful settlement OF the dihiculty. Mean
while the government OF Guatemala
has agreed 70 suspend preparations
for war with Salvador pending the
conclusion OF the peace conference at
Washington.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1906-07-07
Finest IN THE woRLD.
Enqiishman's oplnion Of the Amer
lea. Soldier.

EnoIishman's Opinion Of the Amer.
leaf Soldier.
Washington, July THE military
appearance of the American soldier
was surprise to George v. Winter.
who came from London on invitation
OF the war department to design GER
tain improvements In the uniforms of
service which should bring them In
line with the acknowledged superior
At and makeup Of the British uni
forms.
"The American soldier has the best
build and bearing In the world" de-
clared Mr.. Winter on the eve OF his
departure for New York Il thought
Tommy Atkins was the best In line
80 am surprised at what have seen
here. While the American soldier is
not so beefy as the Britisher he Is
smarter and better set up. He is the
best looking soldier In the world, su-
perior to the fighting men of Germany,
France or England. The only I'M
provement in the uniforms is to give
him better fit. giving full effect to
his fine qualities"
The patterns submitted by Mr.. Win
tor indicate numerous minor changes
IN the uniforms, but no radical de-
parture from existing styles
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1906-07-07
pRoLErARiAT ORGANIZATIONS IN
RUSSIA ORDERED TO CON-
TINUE PREPARATIONS.
GvIIuous TROOPS IN FULL CONTROL
TWO REGIMENTS oARRIsoNiNo
oAMARA REBEL AND COM.
MAND SITUATION.


0t. Petersburg. July Tn accord
Ance with the decision of the peasant
workmen's congress ut Helsingfors
emissaries have been dispatched
throughout Russia to instruct the
peasant and proletariat organizations
to continue their preparations for an
armed uprising. but to await the signal
from st. Petersburg.
The impossibility of forming coali
tion ministry. together with the show
Of strength developed by the govern.
ment 10 the council OF the empire
upper house OF parliamenD, evident
II has had the effect Of temporarily
pr0longing the life OF the Gorenyktn
ministry and also has resulted In the
postponement OF the emperor's con.
templated cruise in Finnish waters.
During the debate in the lower
house OF parliament on the Bialystok
report an orthodox priest, Father
Aranasieff. q radical member from the
Don province. fercely denounced the
policy OF the government. which, he
declared, instead Of being directed to
paclfying the country seemed to be de.
nberately provoking anti-Jewish riots
and every manner Of class and race
strife BY the spread Of proclamations
against the Jews and revolutionists.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1906-07-07
HELD GUILTY OF CONTEMPT
MAYOR or KANSAS CITY, KAN
ousTED FROM OFFICE AND
LATER REELECTED.

Topeka, Kan. July 7.-The state
supreme court has handed down . de-
cision holding Mayor W. w. Rose OF
Kansas City. Kan. in contempt Tor
having assumed the once OF mayor
after the court had ousted him tor the
non-enforcement Of the prohibition
law and the law against gambling.
In the latest order Mayor Rose II or
dered to reiinquish the ONCE and Is
fined $1,000 for contempt. The court
further orders. II Mayor Rose fails to
pay the fine within twenty days. he
shall be committed to jail until such
time as II II paid.
Mayor Roses counsel Immediately
Aled writ of error. II this ts not
granted the case vii. be appealed to
the United States supreme court
After being ousted last January
Rose was reelected ut . special cleo
tion.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1906-07-07
ron HER OWN BENEFIT.
Germany the Sole Supporter Of the
Old Reolme In Russia.

Germany the Sole Supporter Of the
Old Regime In Russia.
81. Petersburg. July THE Rech
discussing the efforts made In the
british house OF commons to induce
the government. of Great Britain not
to send nset to Cronstadt. says:
whether the fleet comes or does
not come the sympathy OF England
and the English with the struggle OF
the Russian Democracy for constitu-
tional institutions Is already proved.
The same is true of France AS re-
CARDS Germany she Is the sole sup
porter Of the old regime In Russia.
Emperor William prefers to maintain
the sources OF weakness OF the Rus
sian state In order to profit thereby.
But Emperor Nicholas should remem-
bsr the danger of outside interference.
It was the Duke OF Brunswick's threat
to destroy Paris Il King Louis was
harmed which forfeited the king
head"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1906-07-07
SOLUTION OF TRUST QUESTION.
New Zealand's Method Said to BE
Most Successful.

New York, July 7.-Sir Joseph G..
Ward, premier Of New Zealand, who
with his wife and daughter. is on his
way home from Europe. was asked In
the course Of an extended interview
what action would be taken in New
Zealand II an Ice company increased
the price of the commodity to con-
sumers to obtain more than reason
able profit. He said:
THE solution of that problem is
simple. II any man or company
should buy up all the ice plants. con-
troll the supply Of ice on hand and
then push up the price to consumers
we would Immediately build Ice plants
and give the people all the Ice they
wanted at small price and fair
profit. We had similar condition
arise at home In the coal industry and
we put 1t down quickly"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1906-07-07
Fortunate Missouriann.

"When / was druggist, ut Livoni
Mo- writes T. j Dwyer, now Of Gray
Vile, Mo-, "three Of my customers wer
permanently cured OF consumption b,
DIR. Kings New Discovery and are vel
and strong today. One was trying tt
cell his property and move to A-:::=cna
but after using Now scovery for .
short time he found 1t unnecessary to az
so. l regard DR.. Kings New Discov
cry as the most wonderful medicine ir
existence Surcet Cough and Colo
cure and Throat and Lung healer
Guaranteed by Schultz & Ketcham
Druggists, SOC and 81. Trial Eottlt
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1906-07-07
WILL ID OUT IN 4 DAY OR TWO
illness of Fermsr President Cleveland
Not Serious.

Princeton. N. J.. July Former
President Grover Cleveland. who Is
Ill at his home here. sent down word
from his room to Q reporter for the
Associated Press to the effect that he
had been slightly Ill. but - feeling
better and will be out In q day or two.
DR.. J. b. Uyant OF New York. Mr..
Cleyeland's family physician. spent
the night at the formers home and
returned to New York In the morn
ins. DR.. Bryant came to Princeton to
see the former president. but had not
been sent for Mr. Cleveland and the
doctor had been on q fishing trip In
the South and returned Tuesday. Mr..
Cleveland came to his home In Prince.
ton expecting to take trip to the
West, but he was seized with an at
tack OF indigestion. He is subject to
these attacks. Mr.. Cleveland's family
II not In Princeton. being 1T BuEzards
Bay, and Mr.. Cleveland merely came
here on his return from the South
expecting to remain day before go
ing West. He will visit former Post
master General Villas and James H.
Cckels.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1906-07-07
PUNISHABLE BY FINE ONLY
COURT DISMIssEs SEVERAL IN.
DlcTMENTs FOR VIOLATION
OF ELklNS LAW.

New York. July Judge Holt. In
the United States circuit court. has
handed down an opinion. the effect OF
which is to dismiss the indictments
found against Nathan Guilford, vice
president, and F. s. Pomsroy. traffic
manager, OF the New York Central
railroad. and c. Goodloe Edgar and
Edwin Earle, the latter sugar mer-
chants OF Detroit, charging them with
conspiracy to violate the provisions
OF the Elkins rebating act. punishable
by Imprisonment. The court. how
ever, holds that the indictments
against the New York Central road.
Guilford and Pomeroy found under
the Elkins act are good and sustains
them 80 far as they are punishable by
fine. In sustaining the demurrer to
the conspiracy indictments and dis
missing the demurrer to the other
indictments the court holds that con-
gress did not intend violations OF the
Elkins law to be punishable by I'M
prisonment Judge Holt further holds
that the amendment to the Elkins act
providing q punishment by imprison-
ment was not retroactive and there
fore could not include the men charged
with conspiracy.
The American Sugar Refining com-
pany. jointly indicted with the New
York Central. pleaded not guilty but
interposed no demurrers to the indict.
ment. preferring. evidently. to stand
trial under the indictments as re-
turned.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1906-07-07
MUTiNEERs IN CONTROL.
Garrison Of Important Town Of Ga.
mara Rebels.

Garrison Of Important Town Of Ga.
mara Rebels.
st. Petersburg. July 7.--Dispatches
received here from Samara state that
two regiments garrisoning that i'm
portant provincial capital have mu-
tinted and presented series of polit-
lcAl and service demands.
The oillcers promised to satisfy the
service demands II the mutineers
would return to duty. but the men re-
piled that they would be satisfied only
with compliance with all Of their de-
nands.
The mutineers command the situa-
tion. but are not indulging In excesses.
The situation is complicated by the
fact that In Samara the revOlutionists
are pushing Z movement to proclaim
. republic IN case general strike Is
declared and they may seize the pres
snt opportunity to further their aims.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1906-07-07
cossAcks RAID BOMB FACTORY
Eight Killed BY Explosion While Fore
lno Entrance.

Berlin. July IA dispatch to the
LOkal Anxeiger from Kattowits. Prus-
sian Silesia, says that twenty-five Cos
sacks surrounded a lime kiln at Me
chow. In the province OF Kielce. Rus
sian Poland. on Information that 1t
was being used for the manufacture
q bombs. A the Cossacks we're fore
lng their way In terrific explosion
blew the kiln to pieces. Eight Cos
sacks we're killed and five were
wounded.
Il h not established whether the
explosion was caused by the bomb
makers inside or whether the kiln
Was exploded from o distance.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1906-07-07
JzALousv CAUSE or MURDER

Man Killed for Paying Attentions "a
His Divorced Wife.
Kansas City, July Perry T. Cor.
bin. plumber. was shot and killed
here by T. w. Parks. proprietor OF Q
dye and cleaning establishment
Parks was jealous. of Corbin's atten-
tions to his divorced wife. He sur.
rendered Immediately following the
shooting Mrs. Corbin. the divorced
wife Of the dead man, lives at Law
renee, Kan.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1906-07-07
GOVERNMENT AND REBEL LEAD
ERs IN sANro DOMINGO uN.
ABLE TO AGREE.
PRESIDENT cAcGREs ISSUES OR
DERs TO TROOPS UNDER
HIS COMMAND.

washington. July 7.--Advices have
been received at the navy depart
ment from Commander Switzerland.
In charge OF the American naval
forces in Dominican waters. relative
to the status OF the revolutionary
movement In the northern part OF
Santo Domingo. He says:
"A representative OF the govern
ment Is now In Monte Cristi conferring
with leaders OF the rebellious forces
there In the effort to affect peacable
settlement OF the difficulty. but 90 Tar
without success. The rebel leaders
insist on retaining absolute control OF
the city and province Of Monte Cristi;
the government absolutely rejects
these terms and orders have come
from President Caceres to attack the
rebels Immediately. The government
.orce II made up Of about 500 men
enrolled In Monte Cristi and az many
more brought from the interior. max
ing q total of 900 soldiers. who are
about to attack the rebel force Of 500
men. The government also has a
gunboat at Monte Cristi ready to as
sist the soldiers In the attack"
In case there Is conflict between
the antagonistic forces on the island
Of Santo Domingo II is the duty Of the
United States. according to . high
ofgscial. to see that "the Marquis OF
oueensberry rules are observed" The
inference is that the United States
government will not interfere unless
the interests which this government
under the existing modus feels bound
70 protect are disturbed.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1906-07-07
MRS. THAW SAILS FOR HOME
Said to Have Embarked on Liner al
Dover, Eng.

London, July TIT Is reported that
Mrs. Thaw, mother of Harry Thaw
who is now In the Tombs, New York
charged with the murder Of Stanford
White. sailed for home during the day
from Dover on the Hamburg American
line steamer Kaiserin Auguste Vic.
toria. 1t is believed that the report
is true, but every effort has been
made to envelop Mrs Thaw's move
ments with secrecy and no confirma,
tion Of the rumor has yet been OBJ
tanned.
Later In the day the Earl and
Countess Of Yarmouth confirmed the
report that Mrs Thaw had sailed Tor
New York.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1906-07-07
LAys HIS HEAD ON RAIL.

Conductor Blamed for Fatal Wreck 10
Found Dead.
BarabOo, Wis. July 7.-Conductor
Rauday A. Peck, who was adjudged
responsible for the railroad accident
between Janesville and Alton some
time ago, In which several train hands
railroad Crack here, having evidently
committed suicide by laying his head
on the rail and allowing train to
pass over him.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1906-07-07

Pottsville. Pa. July Emma
Stephany. nineteen-year-old girl, has
confessed to the killing of her sweet
heart. James Frizzell, whose body was
found on the street on the morning OF
the Fourth OF July. The girl says she
shot Frizzell accidentally with his own
revolver. She is now In jail awaiting
. further Investigation