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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-26

According to a Seattle report the
Chicago Milwaukee & st. Paul main
line will not enter Spokane, but be
reached by a spur branch line from
a point south of the city. This is
said TO be officially announced by Of
fcers of the company but it may lack
confirmation in the end. although the
fight for the mountain passes and
routes has been lively on the west
side of late and it may be that the
Milwaukee has been checkmated in an
efforts to get its main line into Spo
kane.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-26

plies TO the nomination of all candi-
dates for county offices to be made
by each political party. The system
was endorsed two years ago by the
Republican state platform and the
Democratic state platform. Both OF
these opposing political parties declar-
ed themselves in favor OF direct prl-
maries. Campaign orators OF each
party. in their speeches delivered at
various places in Montana. declared
that direct primaries are a good thing.
that they place the nominating pow
er in the hands of the people, and
promised that the legislature would
give the people of Montana a direct
primary law that would remedy the
defects of the old convention meth
Cd
II is claimed for the direct primary
system that it is an important step
toward government by the people.
No community of intelligent citizens
Nuult CHtl u.s. W a Nv VI ''iN'' 'N''+-
Der the duty of marking their ballots
on election day. and it is equally I'M
reasonable TO allow a few delegates
to meet together in convention and
name the candidates whom their fell
low citizens may elect to public office.
1t has been observed at political
conventions that some of the dele
gates frequently attend in the inter-
esi of a certain candidate and in or
der 10 secure other support for him
they trade and bargain votes with
other delegates who also have a ia
vorjte candidate for some nomination.
An aspirant who has a few delegate
votes that he can control and trade
for others. is al a great disadvantage
under such circumstances. no matter
what his standing with the voters of
his party.
What is the pleasure of the voters
of Chouteau county? Do they wish to
continue the practice of delegating
tbs power of nomination TO others, or
do they feel competent TO make such
nominations themselves Prom the
Fort Benton River Press.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-26
FOR DIRECT PRIMARIES.

What is the desire of Chouteau
county voters as to the adoption of
the direct primary law? The new
system of nominating political can.
didates has been adopted in Ravalli
county: an election for the purpose
of voting upon the proposition has
the matter is under discussion in Fer
gus county, Carbon county and other
parts of Montana, with a view to sub
hitting it for determination by the
voters.
There is no partisan politics in the
direct primary proposition, as it ap
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-26

Senator Clay, of Georgia in his ad-
dress to the senate on railway rate
legislation. speaking of the agitation
that is likely to follow should con-
sress fail to empower the govern
ment with authority 10 correct UNI
reasonable rates, said: Il do not
believe in government ownership of
railroads. | recognize the fact that
the vast number of employees engag
ed in the work of operating and build
ing these roads would be largely under
the influence of the party in power.
Such power would enable the party in
control of the government to hold it
for all time to come The only way
10 direct public attention from gov
eminent control is government regula-
! ton by law" MI. Clay is a Demo
crat, but not of the Hearst or Bryan
stripe. He expresses the view OF
! thousands of conservative Democrats
on the question of government own
ership of railroads. Such ownership
in a country ruled by parties would
be q far different thing than in Eu
ropean countries where the masses
have but little or no voice or participa
ton in the affairs of government
Government ownership of railroads il
this country would mean the perpetu
alton of one party or the other in pow
CT through favoritism and the con
troll of patronage The corruption
now existing would seem but a trifle
compared to conditions that would pre-
vail under a system of government
ownership of railroads.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-26

If Register Brsssey and Receiver
Eldridge had been slated tor a third
term in the land office and had re-
ceived the support of the county Re-
publican organization, what a howl
woul have gone UP from our contem.
porary on the score of third termism. -
The Republican county committee was
simply governed by the expressed will
OF the people in naming new men for
the positions.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-26

Irishmen the world over should
take heart over the outcome of the
English elections and the triumph Of
liberalism. If the prediction proves
true that the day is near by when an
Irish parliament will be sitting in
London it will not only rebound to
the credit of the English people but
prove rich reward for all who have
labored so zealously for home rule for
Ireland.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-26

Sanders county. created by act of
the Ninth legislative assembly, out
Of Missoula county, will become full
fedged county of Montana after
March /, next. The state will then
have - counties and an additional
senator in the next legislature The
temporary seat OF government of the
new county is at Thompson Falls and
the permanent county seat will be
voted upon at the November election
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-26

1t has always been supposed. at long
range at least. that Col. Jack Chlnn.
of Kentucky. was a bad man. that
ne had a violent temper. always car
ried a gun and that he would shoot
a man at the drop of a hat and on
the slightest proyocation. This IS
all wrong Mr. Chinn is not that kind
OF man. He may not peddle tracts
or always wear the smile of gladness.
but he is a pretty good citizen. ac-
cOIdino to his own testimony. He is
member of the Kentucky legislature
and was recently one of a committee
chosen to investigate the university
Of that state In that capacity he was
called upon to address the students.
He did so and probably surprised the
most of them. for he took for his
subject the bill now before the Ken
lucky legislature TO abolish carrying
concealed deadly weapons. Col.
! Chinn said he had more respect
| for a bully, and would rather be
| caught with counterfeit money on
/ his person than pistol. If this open
! ed the eyes of the students great
must have been their amazement when
he said: 81 suppose that every young
man in the audience knows me by
reputation. and | want to say word
along that line | have never carried
pistol in my life, and have never
taken a human life" Now let us
hear no more in derogation of Mr.
| Jack Chinn. He is philosopher and
d moralist of a high order.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-26

While Senator Carter and Congress-
man Dixon are busy securing legisla-
ton for the benefit of the people of
this state. Senator Clark is said to
be engaged in a copper deal in which
his senatorial aspirations are a fac
tor. The people of this state might
as we'll get ready 10 take their med
inipn
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-26
TO those attending Court:

Those outsd de of town in attendance
opportunity every evening to hear a
noted singing and preaching evange-
list, Rev. T. n. Atkinson, Of Chicago.
the Presbyterian church Sunday
morning and evening. January %.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-26

There is not a single Populist regis
tered on the rolls of the present con-
gress, though that party was well rep
resented in both branches not so very
many years ago. In 1902 the Populist
for its candidate for the presidency,
General James B. Weaver. of Iowa.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-26

Senator Clark denies that he was
ever offered $25,O0O,O00 for the Unit
ed Verde mine. but he was perfectly
willing to let it appear as the truth
until it was revealed that he is only
paying taxes on an assessed valuation
of SS94,0O0, which is on surface i'm
DrOyamentS
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-26

We are glad to see that our local
Democratic contemporary has swung
into line in favor of the primary
election law. Once established he
will have no further occasion to fear
the manipulation of party bosses.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-26

Poultney Bigelow seems to be long
OF imagination and short on facts
when it comes to treating with the
situation at Panama. He seems to
liar. to speak alliteratively.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-26

The total output of gold the world
mated. is placed at 1915 100000 by
George E. Roberts, director of the
U. S. mint. This is an increase of
s.S,oO0.000 over the previous year.
The gain is credited to the United
States, South Africa and Alaska.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-26

II Walter Wellman wants TO do his
country a noble service there are
three men he should take with him
to the north pole and leave them, viz:
Tillman, Of South Carolina, Varda-
man, of Mississippi, and jeff Davis.
of Arkansas. Even If they should
come back they will get chance to
cool off.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-26

We are getting some of the warm
weather that prevailed in the east
last week. Up to date no cases of
sunstroke have been reported.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-26

A man was Frustrated with heat
down at Mingo Junction, Ohio, one
day last week. He probably sat too
close to a stove.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-26

Poultney Bigelow should have
known that he couldn't get by big
Bill Taft in his run for shelter.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-26

Subscribers falling to receive their
papers will please notify this Office,
that the cause may be investigated
and reported TO the proper author'-
ties.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-26
OFFICIAL PAPER OF FERGUS COUNTY.

No subscriber will be carried on our
books whose arrearages are greater
than six months. All subscription ac-
counts are payable in advance.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-26

Read the Argus for the news.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1906-01-26

MONT" Jan. 26, 1906.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-08-16

Ine return of the Fugitive. Ibis. an
nouncement may explain in measure
the conduct that has earned for me the
accusation which confronts me. The
men who have retaken Gabriel are the
members of that little band you have
heard so much about. Once | was its
captain, Prince Dantan's chief of staff
the commander of his ragged army
Of twelve Miss Calhoun and fate
brought me into Edelweiss, but my
loyalty to the object espoused by our
glorious little army has never wavered.
Without me they have succeeded in
tricking and trapping Gabriel. 1t is
more than the great army of Graustark
could do. Your highness will pardon
the boast under the circumstances
eff this is true, you have accomplish
ed a miracle" exclaimed Lorry, pro-
foundry agitated. "But can il. be true?
can't believe it. 1t is too good. 1t is
too utterly improbable. Is that really
Prince Dantan"
Assuming that it is Dantan, Gren-
fall" said Yetive, 81 fancy it is not
courteous in us to let him stand over
there all alone and ignored. Go to him,
please" With that she passed through
the doors, accompanied by Beverly and
the young princess. korry and others
/ went to greet the emaciated visitor in
rags and tags. Colonel Quinnox and
Baron Dangloss looked at one another
in doubt and uncertainty. What were
| they to do with Baldos, the prisoner?
"You are asking yourself what is to
! be done with me-" said Baldos easily.
'The order is for my arrest. Only the
princess can annul it. She has retired
on mission of love and tenderness.
would not have her disturbed. There
is nothing left for you to DO but to
place me in a cell. am quite ready,
Colonel Quinnox. You will be wise to
put me in place where [ cannot hood
wink you further. You do not bear me
a grudge?" He laughed so buoyantly,
so fearlessly, that Quinnox forgave him
everything. Dangloss chuckled, an IN
heard of condescension on his part
1--WE shall meet again, Count Marlanx.
You were not far wrong in your accu-
sations against me, but you have much
to account for in another direction"
This is all a clever trick" cried the
Iron Count "But you shall find me
ready to accommodate you when the
time comes.''
At this juncture Lorry and Count
Halfont came up with Ravone. Bal
dos would have knelt before his ruler
had not the worn, sickly young man
restrained him.
'Your hand, Captain Baldos," he
said "Most loyal of friends, you have
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-08-16

won far more than the honor and love
l can bestow upon you. They tell me
| you are a prisoner, suspected traitor.
1t shall be my duty and joy to explain
your motives and your actions. Have
no fear. The hour will be short and
| the fruit much the sweeter for the bit
| terness."
Thunder muttered Harry Anguish.
"You don't intend to slap him into
cell, do you, Gren?' Baldos overheard
the remark.
II prefer that course, sir, until It has
been clearly established that all have
said to you is the truth. Count Mar
lanx must be satisfied" said he.
''And, Baldos, is all well with herr
asked the one we have known as Ra-
vone.
''She is being put to bed" said Bal
dos, with laugh so jolly that Ravone's
lean face was wreathed in a sympa-
thetic smile. 81 am ready, gentlemen"
He marched CALAMITY away between
the guards, followed by Dangloss and
Colonel Quinnox.
Naturally the Graustark leaders were
cautious, even skeptical. They await
ed confirmation of the glorious news
with varying emotions. The shock pro-
duced by the appearance of Prince
Dantan in the person of the ascetic
Ravone was almost Supplying. Even
Beverly, who knew the vagabond het-
ter than all the others, had not dream
ed of Ravone as the fugitive prince.
Secretly she had hoped as long as she
could that Baldos would prove, after
all, to be no other than Dantan. This
hope had dwindled to nothing, however,
and she was quite prepared for the
revelation. She now saw that he was
just what he protested to be-a brave
but humble friend of the young SOW
ereign, and she was happy in the
knowledge that she loved him for what
he was and not for what he might
have been.
HE is my best friend" said Ravone,
as they led Baldos away. 81 am called
Ravone, gentlemen, and / am content
to be known by that name until better
fortune gives me the right to use an
other. You can hardly expect thing
in rags to be called prince. There is
much to be accomplished, much to be
forgiven, before there is Prince DAN
tan of Dawsbergen again."
"You are faint and weak" said Lor-
ry, suddenly perceiving his plight.
1.-THE hospitality of the castle is yours.
The promise we made few days ago
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-08-16
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Woodbury. at $50 a. Last car l2l5 q. M.
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woodbury. for Almonesson $50. Leaves Almo
nesson 8.45
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to the outer world. She cannot deny
this, gentlemen. l defy her to say she
did not accompany Baldos through the
secret passage last night"
at will do no harm to set herself
right by denying this accusation" sug-
gested Count Halfont solemnly. Every
man in the cabinet and army had hated
Marlanx for years. His degradation
was not displeasing to them. They
would ask no questions.
But Beverly Calhoun stood staring
out of the window, out upon the castle
park and its gay sunshine. She did not
answer, for she did not hear the pre-
mier's words. Her brain was whirling
madly with other thoughts. She was
trying to believe her eyes.
1.-The spy is gone" cried Marlanx, see
ing faint chance to redeem himself at
her expense. "She cannot face my
charge. Where is your friend, Miss
CalhounW
Beverly faced them with a strange,
subdued calmness in her face. Her
heart was throbbing wildly in the shell
ter of this splendid disguise.
81 don't know what all this commo-
ton is about" she said. 81 only know
that 1 have been dragged into ii
shamelessly by that old man over
there. If you step to the window you
NAV see Baldos himself. He has not
fed He is on duty"
Baldos was striding steadily across
the park in plain view of all.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-08-16
CHAPTER XVIII.

|1HIS startling announcement
threw the company into the
greatest excitement. Baldos
ran down the steps and to the
side of the astonished princess.
"Prince Dantan!' she cried, unteliev-
ing.
He pushed the boyish figure aside
and whispered earnestly into Yetive's
ear. She smiled warmly in response,
and her eyes sparkled.
"And this, your highness, is his sis
ter, the Princess Candace," he an
nounced aloud, bowling low before the
girl. At that instant she ceased to be
the timid, cringing boy. Her chin went
up in truly regal state as she calmly,
even haughtily, responded to the dazed,
half earnest salutes of the men. With
a rare smile-a knowing one, in which
mischief was paramount-she spoke to
Baldos, giving him her hand to kiss.
"Ah, dear Baldos, you have achieved
your sweetest triumph-the theatrical
climax to all this time of plotting. My
brothers sister loves yo1 for all this.
Your highness"-and she turned to Ye-
tive with captivating smile-"is the
luckless sister Of Dantan welcome in
your castle? May l rest here in peace2
1t has been a bitterly long year, this
past week." she sighed. Fatigue shot
back into her sweet face, and Yetive's
love went out to her unreseryedly. As
she drew the slight figure up the steps
she turned and said to her minister's:
81 shall be glad to receive Prince
Dantan in the throne room without de-
lay. l am going to put the princess to
bed"
"Your highness," said Baldos from
below, "may 1 be the first to announce
to you that there will be no war with
Dawsbergen
This was too much. Even Marlanx
looked at his enemy with something
like collapse in his eyes.
"What do you meanY cried Lorry,
Selling him by the arm.
II mean that Prince Dantan is here
to announce the recapture of Gabriel,
his half brother. Before the hour is
past your own men from the dungeon
in the mountains will come to report
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-08-16

cept this dismissal, your highness.
There is no hope for me. Some day
you may pray God to forgive you for
the wrong you have done your most
loyal servant. There is no appeal from
your decision, but as a subject of Graa-
stark | insist that Miss Calhoun shall
be punished for aiding in the escape OF
this spy and traitor. He is gone, and 1t
was she who led him through the castle
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-08-16
CHAPTER XVII.

* 10Th Yetive and Beverly expert
IR1 enced an amazing sense of re-
Ab lief. They did not stop to coli
slider why or how he had re-
turned to the castle grounds. 1t was
sufficient that he was actually there,
sound, we'll and apparently satisfied.
II dare say Count Marlanx will with
draw his Infamous charge against our
guest" said Lorry, with deadly direct
ness. Marlanx was hopping his damp
forehead His eyes were fastened up
on the figure of the guard, and there
was something like awe in their steely
depths. 1t seemed to him that the SUI
pernatural had been enlisted against
him.
"He left the castle last night" he
muttered, half to himself.
"There seems to be no doubt Of
that" agreed Gaspon, the grand treas
urer. Colonel Quinnox reports his
strange disappearance" Clearly the
case was puzzling one. Men looked at
one another in wonder and uneasiness.
81 think / understand the situation"
exclaimed Marlanx, suddenly trium-
plant. SIT bears out all that I have
said. Baldos left the castle last night,
as 1 have sworn, but not for the pur-
pose of escaping. He went forth to
carry information to our enemies. Can
any one doubt that he is a spy? Has
he not returned to carry out his work?
And now, gentlemen, l ask you-would
he return unless he felt secure Of pro-
lection here?"
It was a facer. Yetiye and Beverly
felt as though a steel trap suddenly
had been closed down upon them. Lor-
~ and Anguish were undeniably dis
concerted. There was restless, unde-
cided movement among the ministers.
Colonel Quinnox, will you fetch Bal
dos to the veranda at once" asked
Lorry his quick American perception
telling him that immediate action was
necessary. sit is cooler out there"
He gave Beverly look of inquiry.
She flushed painfully, guilty, and he
was troubled in consequence.
"As a mere subject, I demand the
arrest of this man." Marlanx was say
ing excitedly. eve must go to the
bottom of this hellish plot to injure
Graustark."
"NIy dear count" said Anguish,
standing over him, cup to this time we
have been unable to discern any rea-
sons for or signs of the treachery you
preach about l don't believe we have
been betrayed at ALL"
"But l have absolute proof, SIR"
grated the count.
I'D advise you to produce it. We
must have something to work on, you
know"
what right have you to give advice,
sir? You are not one Of US. You are
a meddler-an impertinent alien. Your
heart is not with Graustark, as mine
is. How long must we endure the in
science of these Americans"
The count was Tuning with anger.
AS might have been expected, the easy
going Yankees laughed unreservedly
at his taunt. The princess was pale
with indignation.
count Marlanx, you will confne
your remarks to the man whom you
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|0HIS startling announcement
IL threw the company into the
greatest excitement. Baldos
0 ran down the steps and to the
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-08-16

10th Yetive and Beverly expert
IR1 enced an amazing sense of re-
IHkI lief. They did not stop to COLI
u slider why or how he had re-